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Blog 79511
 

update

:thumbup:okay sorry i haven't been keeping up...been kinda busy with one of my girls(she has a new medical problem)...but have had my second fill up to 5 ccs now and really can't eat much lately...trying to figure out what i can eat with out being sick besides soup...on the plus side i am now down a total of 58 pounds...I hope I am doing well and doing it right...getting most of my protein by my morning Shake.
mommabeth70

mommabeth70

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Blog 85631
 

Day 5 after banding

Well today for the most part was a good day. Went out with my husband to buy some things I needed, so I got enough walking in. The gas that is in my neck and goes down my shoulder and arm gets bad at times.   At this point cabin fever and boredom is setting in. This is where things can become dangerous because my mind is wandering and fantasizing (we all know about what). I don't feel ready to go back to work yet.   The high point of my day was that when I went to the bathroom I was able to clean myself with minimal difficulty. I am a bit concerned about which I haven't mentioned before is that I feel a lot of pressure in my chest, feel it when I take a deep breath and sometimes when I swallow. I have my follow-up appointment with my doctor so hopefully I will get some info about this.
Lynn2988

Lynn2988

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EllinidaGreek's Journal
 

Tomrrow is the day for my band

OK ALL, ITS FINALLY HERE, 12.5 HOURS AND COUNTING..   I DID IT WHOOOOOO!!!   MY NURSE GOT ON ME ABOUT CALLING THEM SO MUCH CUZ SHE SAID I WAS TRYING TO CHICKEN OUT..SHE WAS SO FLIPPIN MEAN...HATE HER! GRRR..ALL I WAS DOIN WAS GETTING MORE INFO..LIKE IF THERE WA A REASON WHY THEY WOULD NOT OPERATE. IVE LOST 14 LBS. PPLS SAY THEY SEE THE DIFFERENCE IN MA FACE.   OK SO..IM ALL READY TO GO..   wanna thank ma peeps especially..bt..., betsy, and diva..thanks for everyones supports...ima lovin ya'all!!!
KatrinaD

KatrinaD

1
Blog 84559
 

The Count Down Begins

I can hardly wait for Thursday, Febuary the 18th. I know many of you have felt the same or are feeling the same way I am. I will be banded on Thursday, at 8:30 in the morning:thumbup: I have been faithful to my 14 day liquid diet and have lost 15# so far. Iam looking forward to the next phase of my life. I already feel out-of-this world. Getting all the carbs and junk out of my body has made a world of difference, with my energy level and overall feeling great. I have not felt this good in a long time. I need something to get my mind off of waiting for the big day. I am planning on returning to work on Monday. I know many of you are thinking there is no way she will be able to do that. I have a high tolerance for pain and hope that I will return on Monday. I need a little advice, as to what to take to wear home? This web-site has already been a great resource for me on what to expect and not expect, what to do and not what to do. I look forward to connecting to all you bandsters after the 18th. Good Luck to all other 18 banders out there!:confused:
Reshee

Reshee

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Blog 83423
 

Home and Banded (Friday and Saturday 2-12 to 13)

On Friday, February 12th I went for my banding. The time moved really quickly. I arrived, checked in and was ready to sit and wait for a while when they called my name. I was glad to move so quickly, but this really surprised me. I got the gown, the slippers, robe and gave up the urine sample--not much to give when you've had nothing since midnight and it is almost 10am! From there to a comfy recliner to wait for the nurse. Questions abound and then the lovely Heprin shot in the belly--gotta say not my favorite thing. I'm pretty sure I had my son a few weeks premature to avoid the amnio--needles and belly freak me out. Of course now I have to wonder what I was thinking when I decided to have the band put on knowing that the port would get filled through a needle in my abdomen. I guess it was a blank moment for me, never really thinking about that part, but it is too late now so I will learn to suck it up I'm sure. I am instructed to go to a small cubby and remove my robe and slippers and get on the gurney to head to surgery--the doctor is a bit ahead of schedule and is waiting for me. Hold up, I still have to kiss my hubby before I head down, could someone please go and get him for me. Ok, they found him, I hand him my glasses and other belongings we go over the little breathing device and I am heading down the long hallway to surgery. The anesthesiologist comes in and introduces herself to me as does her assistant. Mental note, next time around consider this career, her jewlery is beautiful and abundant! My IV is hooked up and some relaxant is also given to me. Now they ask me about prior surgeries and what I am having done, umm the relaxant is kicking in and I am far from with it. The Doctor and his surgical nurse and PA stop out and we head into surgery. I switch tables and they strap my arms and legs in. Someone asks me something, but I fall asleep before I can answer. I wake up about an hour later in recovery where it is very busy. It took forever to get me from recovery to my room--so long in fact they give me a gift card for the supermarket. Now there is some irony I could go on about! I think that will go into my 10 weirdest things list. Seriously, I am at the hospital and the room will be ready when it is ready and it isn't like I can just get up and walk out with all the tubing that is connected to me! Finally, I am back to my room and I get settled, my husband is in there waiting for me as is a very large and beautiful floral arrangement sent by my four best friends. I rest while my hubby works on his laptop saying he got more accomplished sitting there than he would have at work anyway--he was completely uninterrupted. He mentions that the Doctor said he also fixed a hiatal hernia and shared that that may have been what was causing me so much discomfort with my Heartburn and Reflux. I realize I have not asked for anything for pain and continue to doze in and out. Finally at 10 pm I ask for some pain meds. I am given a choice between lortab or a shot, I pick the shot still too afraid to swallow a pill. I slept for about three hours and then kind of rested without much real sleep. I really wish they had not put my IV in my right hand. I walk the halls and at 10 am the PA comes in to tell me I can go home as soon as I have the Upper GI done. I wait and at about 1pm they send a wheelchair and one of my former students to transport me. Well, now this is a bit awkward...I converse all the time praying he doesn't open my chart and see how much I weigh and report to his former classmates...yup, I need to calm down that wouldn't be professional...right? Seriously that barium stuff tastes bad, why they try to mask it with vanilla and lemon is beyond me I think that only makes bad taste even worse. Everything looks good and I can go home. I am home by 3pm after hubby manages to hit every pot hole from Buffalo to Hamburg. I have to wait for him to go get my script filled so I try to relax on the sofa and sort fo fall asleep. He needs to get used to the path from home to the grocery store because over the course of the next 2 days he spends a lot of time there. The gas build up is bad and I can't get comfortable. I try walking I get up every few hours and walk. It feels better when I walk.
patsal

patsal

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LoseIt!'s Blog
 

Getting back on track after the blizzard.

It is nice to get back to normal after Thursday's record snowfall. We in the DFW area do not really know how to function with a foot of snow on the ground. I used to live in Indiana and I never let snow bother me. I have fully converted to Texan life it seems.   I have been logging my weight daily which turns out to be a very smart thing for me. I feel like I have not been losing anything...stuck on the same numbers for a while. I jump up and down by 1-3 pounds everyday, but it all evens out. It turns out that isn't true. First week preop diet - 7.3 lbs lost. Second week preop diet - 4.5 lbs lost. First week postop - 2.0 lbs lost. Second week postop - 5.4 lbs lost. Third week postop - 1.7 lbs lost. Woo hoo!   I realize that the "right" answer would be for me to stop weighing everyday. However, I 100% know that I cannot get myself to do that. And I can honestly say that up or down, it doesn't change what I do. I'm quite focused at this point. So, instead I'm logging my weight each day so I can see the weekly/monthly results and not focus so much on the daily fluctuations. I am much less frustrated now knowing that I lost 1.7 lbs this week!   Also, I am looking forward to going back to Jazzercise. I froze my account for a couple months so I didn't have to pay for time I couldn't go, but it unfreezes on 3/1 and I should have no trouble going back physically. March 1st is only two weeks from today! I will have to take it easy at first because I am WAY out of shape, but I know that it will jumpstart my weightloss and make me feel great!
LoseIt!

LoseIt!

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Blog 68671
 

Going Backwards

I posted last week that I felt something stuck and was sliming constantly. I received a few good suggestions and they did work temporarly, but I can't take it any more. I am going to get an un-fill today. I am feeling so guilty right now, because I feel as though I am going backwards.... I know this is a temporary evil and after a few days, whatever is stuck will pass and I'll be able to get a fill, but yet I still feel guilty. Why?? Maybe I'm just scared that I'll revert back to my old ways. I guess this is my 1st trial.... Wish me luck or better yet, keep me in your prayers. Thank you!!!!
kdee

kdee

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Blog 61341
 

Eat This, Not That?

Now that I can start to eat again, one of the biggest challenges is eating out or getting out and finding yourself getting hungry. I think the best tool I have found is an iphone app from Men’s Health called Eat This, Not That $4.99. The key thing I like it is provides an encyclopedia of hundreds of restaurants and thousands of grocery store items. It will allow you to look up a specific eatery and it will show you the best food items on the menu. It will also allow you to select multiple food items and compare them. It provides not only protein/carbs and fats but sodium and other key food composition tid bits. I have also found that almost every place has a grilled chicken sandwich, sans bread that can work for a good protein meal. The really cool part is you can enter the food you want and it will then suggest a lower calorie and fat option. This might change where you go to dinner, but it will help keep you on track without making huge sacrifices to taste. Online it has gotten some harsh reviews because the books can be more complete, but it really works for me.
Cingulus

Cingulus

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Blog 53157
 

Work Out Tips!!

OK so i would really like some feed back on work out tips from everyone..I go to the gym atleast 4 out of 7 days..I do alot on the bike and treadmill..but i need help when its comes to toning these arms,thighs...and big help with this stomache...any tips would be most appreciated...thanks everyone!!:confused:
dnic87

dnic87

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Blog 63825
 

What's going on!

I have not had an adjustment since December 9,last year. That was my first one, my surgery was on Nov. 2nd. I went to see the dietician in Jan. I had lost 7 lbs. I have been working out regularly since last month. My weight has been swaying from 240 to 246, I don't understand what's going on. I am getting frustated, I have increase my protein intake. My second adjustment is scheduled of this Wed., it's been about 10 wks. since the last one. I have went from 276 to 244, that is'nt bad but I want to to get to that 40 lb. mark. Does anyone have any advice?:confused:
deandra09

deandra09

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Blog 82010
 

I'm off to see the wizard...

Fill Number 2 in 4 hours....fingers crossed this gets me a bit more restriction! I've only lost 4 pounds in the last 4 weeks and have this horrible feeling my doc is going to nag (he's a good nagger). I know, I know, the band is designed for 1-2 lbs weight loss a week but I still feel like he's going to give me hell. Wish me luck!
SoccerMomma73

SoccerMomma73

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Blog 63039
 

Can't stop eating

Since thurs i havn't stoped eating. I feel like i have eaten a house. Thank god i didn't gain anything but i havn't lost anything this week. I feel so guilty. I have never in the 9 months i have been banded let go i always track my calories and stay below 1200 calories. My husband told me i need to relax and just get back on track today which i am. He said that maybe why i was so hungry was that maybe my body just need an little extra this week. I don't feel hungry today so maybe he was right.
reneek

reneek

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Blog 1118
 

My first real 'dress up' since surgery

OK, this past weekend, I rewarded myself for my 45# weight loss, bought a pair of Buckle Jeans! I never ever ever have been able to fit into ANYTHING in that store. My sis is a pro at what to buy there, so she helped me pick out a snug fitting pair (to get more wear out of them when I lose more weight) so here are a few pics of me all 'cleaned' up :w00t: p.s. I feel so dorky, (like my teenage daughter) snapping pics of myself in the mirror!
Shontel

Shontel

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Big Blog Girl
 

Let me feed you sweetheart!

When my sister lost a lot of weight in 2008 she started baking and cooking ridiculously high fat and sugary foods and feeding other people. She would bring two trays of brownies covered in fudge icing and chocolate chips to a family event, plus chicken parmesan, lasagna, corn dogs, etc. Even my husband's family commented on how thin she was for someone who cooked like she does. At the time we didn't know she'd had secret Lapband surgery in Mexico. She finally came clean at Thanksgiving 2008, after presenting a huge tray of mini pastries made with love and, as we discovered that day, true longing for what she could no longer have!   I bring this up because lately, I've been cooking and baking a lot. I cooked regularly for my family before surgery and we have always enjoyed entertaining but now I find reasons to make gingerbread and other cookies, fresh bread, braised short ribs, jambalaya, soups, country pate, Indian curries, and... I even made my own cheese recently! I am making food that makes people happy and that I love but can't really eat except for a bite or two. Granted, the food that I have been making is definitely healthier than what my sister makes but I wonder if I am doing the same thing she did - transferring my love of eating to a love of feeding those I love with food I want myself.   Suddenly, I've become very popular at work and among our friends -- could be all the baked goods I've been gifting and the food I've been blogging about. In fact, I am thinking that if I get laid off (which could happen) I will change careers and become a cooking teacher or small scale caterer or personal chef for hire.   Wouldn't it be ironic if finally successfully losing weight leads me to a career in gourmet food?!? Or, maybe this phase will pass... I know my friends and family hope it doesn't!!!   Off to Mexico tomorrow at 6am for a family vacation. All inclusive resort means buffet meals. New mantra - only one bite, only one bite, only one bite! Have to leave room for the margaritas after all!   Adios!
BarbaraWM

BarbaraWM

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The Bitter Bandster
 

Don't know where this is taking me but I am along for the ride

It's day 8 of my pre-op, Optifast diet. I thought about giving up when I got the bad news on Friday but I didn't.   I have been drinking nothing but these delicious Optifast shakes for 7+ days now and I have not been hungry. Yesterday, I actually had to remind myself to drink one for breakfast and every 3 or so hours afterwards.   My weight is dropping at rates that would make Biggest Loser contestants jealous. I've lost 9 pounds since last Monday. That is insentive enough to keep going.   I'm going to call my surgeon's office today and if they are open (US holiday), threaten to take my surgery elsewhere. Hopefully that will get some kind of reaction out of them.
btrieger

btrieger

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Blog 397
 

Today...

been not doing so good food wise. Eating slider again..had ice cream at work yesterday. Now I am scared I will just "eat around the sleeve" then I think if you could eat a solid food then maybe it would be Ok and the hunger thing if my hunger leaves I think I can do this. Since I am close to goal (moving further away!!) I hope to be at goal by July. Maybe this is unrealistic but I am getting this sleeve done. If I didn't think it would work for me I wouldn't do it. I am looking forward shopping for new clothes! I know that when I pull out my skinny stuff it will be way outdated (lucky me). Today is a new day I will see what it brings. NO ICE CREAM TODAY!:w00t:
Dee

Dee

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Blog 73094
 

The Liquid Diet challenge

I am on Day 4 of my liquid diet and although the first 2 days were a hard I have found that keeping busy is the best way to deal with the change. Getting on the treadmill was fun. Fun because I havent done it in so long it was new. The other thing I would recommend is to track your food intake. I have been using www.fooddiary.com for the past 48 days and have lost 17.5lb. I cannot believe how many calories I was consuming without being aware of what I was eating. If you reading this and need some encouragement let me know. It is empowering to take control of your mind, body and soul. Thank goodness for my wife!! :confused:
omxhrguy

omxhrguy

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Blog 85822
 

A new Begining

Today I Finally feel like its a bit of a new day, even tho I am harboring a cold(of course always something) I feel my healing process has moved up some. I by no means feel thin but who cares I am not in this to be thin I am in this to feel better and today i actually do! Im hopin that with everyday I can feel better about myself and my general health. I so love life and this will help me love it more! xo for the day! :confused:
ElizabethS

ElizabethS

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Blog 295
 

Valentine's Day

This has never been a favorite holiday or anything (always felt kind of contrived), but I wanted to journal about how this one went food wise.   My husband and I had lunch around 11:30 AM before going to see Up in the Air, which I loved. I wouldn't say the honeymoon is completely over in terms of my sleeve, but it's definitely changing. I ordered an 8 oz. steak and ate 4 ounces with slight discomfort (ate too fast at the end so didn't realize I didn't need the last couple of bites until it was too late). In the past, like last month, I could only ever get in about 2-2.5 ounces of steak at a meal.   For dinner, we went to one of my favorite restaurants here in town. They only offered a Valentine's special 3 course selection menu. I got the spinach salad, shrimp and broccoli fettucini alfredo, and strawberry cheesecake. I also ordered my first alcoholic drink (orange crush-vanilla vodka, orange juice, and sprite). My drink came out and I took a couple of really tiny sips, but even by the end of the meal it didn't look like I'd had any because it was so full to begin with. I thought I did pretty well on the salad, but when she took it away it also looked untouched. This was the first time having pasta since surgery and I ate one noodle and three pieces of shrimp and was full (not uncomfortable-I wanted room for dessert). I love our waitress who knows how little I eat so came at the perfect time and took it back to be boxed, but the people next to us kept glancing over...oh well. Now cheesecake use to be MY THING before surgery (discovered I liked it for the first time in grad school and my weight pretty much stayed in the obese category after that). I hadn't had any since surgery and it was so good. I again was only able to eat 2 bites and the great thing is I was so satisfied. I decided not to have that boxed because I could see myself grazing on that all day long.   I still weighed in at 147 this morning, so nothing horrible happened I suppose. I ate more than I typically do on any one day and can definitely see why the first 6 months are called the "honeymoon phase." My sleeve tool is still there for me to work, I just think I'll have to be a little more diligent about working it now that I seem to be able to eat more.
deedee

deedee

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Blog 80247
 

Day 35 - Lost 60 pounds already!!

Just got back from my 1 month post-op follow-up with my doctor, and I got the best news since I started my lap-band journey - I lost a total of 60 lbs already (15 pre-op, 45 post-op). I can't believe how I lost this much weight in a month's time. From my starting weight of 471, I am now 411.   I can't wait to use a regular 400-lb capacity weighing scale to weigh myself!! (I've been going to the clinic just to use their uber-sized weighing scale.)   Since I am losing so much weight, my doctor delayed my second adjustment. He said he will do my second fill once my weight loss slows down or stops all together.   Again, he told me that the rate I am losing weight is quite normal for a guy with my starting weight (471 lbs).   I'm sooooooo happy. =)
KIKOman

KIKOman

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Blog 79520
 

Battle of the Pickle Chips!

I am 1 month out from being banded and I have reached the point that some of you know so well. That point is hardly no restriction. I eat just little bits at a time trying to keep it under a cup of food at a time but I am hungry like an hour later. It's kind of like trying to diet before the band. I am in no way shape or form giving up I just need to vent. I do know that I am still eating less and healthier then before I was banded so thank God for that. Now for the reason this is called battle of the pickle chips. My favorite junk food is Krunchers Potato Chips Kosher Dill flavor. I loved them before and I still love them. My boyfriend God Bless his silly soul apparently thought since I made his favorite apple crisp for Valentines Day he should by me something that was my favorite. So now I'm staring at this beautiful bag of salty pickle flavored chips just waiting to dig right in. I'm serious the mere thought of them makes me drool. I had to pat him on the head and tell him good job baby or else I might never get his sad puppy face out of my head. I know he didn't buy them to sabotage me he honestly wouldn't even think of it, but really chips to a dying of hunger fat girl. Lets just give a lit match to a baby and say don't burn yourself. Anyway I'm gonna take the bag to work and leave it in the break room. Those vultures will eat anything. Well I hope all is going well with everyone and here I will leave you with a quote.   "A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice." Bill Cosby
AprilShowers2010

AprilShowers2010

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Blog 78548
 

Question

Has anyone had a fill but under an xray? I have tried to have a fill 3 times and they have not been able to do it. I went to have an xray done to see if the port was in place and it was so Dr. went in to do my fill for the 3 time and could not do AT ALL. Let me say it was so painful. So now what we are going to do is go the hosptial while they are taking the xray Dr will be doing the fill to see were the needle is at. Let me know if anyone has had this done.:confused::thumbup:
ellaal01

ellaal01

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Blog 79626
 

Happy Valentines Day

Hello:wub:   Happy Valentines day to all.   I was wondering if anyone has used the Doc I am going to use. He is located in Syosset, NY and his name is Dr Geiss. He has an amazing rep, but was hoping for some personal experiences about his staff etc.   Thanks, LIL
luckyinlove

luckyinlove

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