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Blog 61243
 

HOLY COW!!! 2 to 3 WEEKS away!

Ok so as usual I am not a very good 'blogger', however there was a few Holidays in there.   So I had my Xray and blood test, early December. My darn authorization had expired the day before! ARGH, nobody knew of course. May have that bill...but that is ok.   I went Thursday 1/21/10 to my final review with Dr Bell and in 10 minutes or so I was out the door, and officially on my Pre-Op diet!! Had no clue it would be that fast. All we are waiting for is approval from TriCare.   I could have my surgery in 2 weeks..probably more like 3 but WOW!!   Figured out that I have a carb addiction-ha ha. Probably the main part of my diet for 40 yrs. So my body is in withdrawal, along with the caffiene. Which will be the hardest for me to give up...already GAVE up as of Thursday. :sad: Cold turkey.   SO I am excited, and have been doing really well with low carb, though my body is not happy yet, feel like crap, but the headache is finally going away. So all will be fine.   Anxious. Ok well I will let ya'll know when I am scheduled.
Hotenuf2

Hotenuf2

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Blog 72588
 

Its been 5 months

ITS BEEN 5 MONTHS I HAVE ONLY LOST 30 PDS, I'M DISAPPOINTED, I'M REALLY WORKING OUT AT THE GYM AND FOR SOME REASON IM UP 2 PDS DOWN 2 PDS. HAS ANYONE ELSE HAS THIS PROBLEM.:sad:
jordie22nc

jordie22nc

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Blog 83846
 

Tightness in AM's before your 1st Fill??

Im on day 5 post op and it seems like I am "tight" in the mornings with just liquids. I have heard after you get a fill with solids you may be tighter in AM's and it gets better throughout the day. But is it normal to experience tightness already before ever getting a Fill?? Thanks for anyones feedback and suggestions. Good Luck to all Bandsters.:sad:
I-am-Denise

I-am-Denise

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Blog 80247
 

Day 13 - I am hungry!!!!!!! I think I'm in Bandster Hell!!!!

Day 13 since my surgery, and I am starting to feel the hunger pangs. I think this is what everyone is calling BANDSTER HELL. Woke up several times last night because of the hunger, and I can really feel my stomach grumbling. Started to feel this a few days ago, in the middle of my mushies diet.   Good thing my doctor is a bit conservative about my diet, and that tomorrow I am already allowed to eat anything. He also scheduled my first adjustment tomorrow, to maximize the weight loss.   One more day of BANDSTER HELL. I can do this!!    
KIKOman

KIKOman

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Blog 79244
 

Everything is Down hill

I've started all my appointments with the different things required by my insurance. I still have a problem with the six months supervised diet by my doctor. I really feel that is just a waste of my time. If I could lose the weight and maintain it on my own, I would not need the lap-band® done. I have researched the lap-band® since feb 09. I am very aware of a lot of different things that I have to do to lose the weight.   However, I feel like am giving myself the gift of life. It's like a second chance to make right of all the bad food choices I've made in my past. My BMI was 40 so that alone makes me an excellent candidate for the band. I reallydon't have any type of major health issues outside of my high herenia and joints (knee). Yes, it's all weight related. Thank God, I was told by the Doctor my herenia could be fixed when my procedure is done. That was music to my burning throat/chest! :sad: I know my life is only going to improve in so many healthy ways. I can not wait to start losing this weight and keeping it off for good. I do know the band is only a tool and (baby) I intend to work that tool to it's fullest!:drool: Am positive and I know God is going to work everything out in my favor. Everything from this point is down hill. As long as all of my appointmens are kept, I should not have any problems being approved my the insurance company! "It won't be long now"!:wink2:
shonette

shonette

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Blog 64576
 

Sucking at success.....

I just have been banded on January 6, 2009. I really had a protein meat preop diet, and my post op was liquids for a week. I lost 8lbs. But since I have been on solids, I have been up to my old tricks again and I feel ashamed! I am exuding NO will power and still snacking on garbage, sweets and fast foods! I hate myself right now. I wont get a fill until feb. 16th and i have gained back 4 of the 8 pounds i lost on my liquid diet! I feel like a total loser, (and not in a good way). Help me, someone, Im drowning!:sad:
CoCoBandster

CoCoBandster

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Blog 59856
 

out to eat...ahhh

so so so nervous, going out to eat with a bunch of people that do not know I am banded! One of these people is a new guy I've been seeing... sigh... this is going to be hard. They are gonna wonder why Im not eating my food, whether I like it, aren't you hungry? did u eat before you came? oh man... I hate going out to eat now...I used to love it, not I hate it... I can't wait for dessert lol I just want chocolate ice cream at this point... Eating has become a chore! wish me luck tonight! Pray I don't have another horrible run to the bathroom... should I eat fish thats flaky tonight?
IsabellaP84

IsabellaP84

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Blog 59856
 

out to eat...ahhh

so so so nervous, going out to eat with a bunch of people that do not know I am banded! One of these people is a new guy I've been seeing... sigh... this is going to be hard. They are gonna wonder why Im not eating my food, whether I like it, aren't you hungry? did u before you came? oh man... I hate going out to eat now...I used to love it, not I hate it... I can't wait for dessert lol I just want chocolate ice cream at this point... Eating has become a chore! wish me luck tonight! Pray I don't have another horrible run to the bathroom... should I eat fish thats flaky tonight?
IsabellaP84

IsabellaP84

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Blog 84031
 

My journey begins

I have started my lap band journey. I have attended the seminar, had my lab work done, sleep study, and started a 6 month supervised nutrition program required by my insurance company. I have had the PFTS. I also need to get a cardiology clearance. I have lost 10 pounds since I began the supervised nutrition program. Staying off of all things white has been surprisingly better than I thought. I do however cheat on Sunday since we go out after church and eat. I was surprised that last week (1st week) I was not a enticed and ate less than I usually do - only 2 tortillas- yeah!!!
PB78640

PB78640

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Blog 80929
 

"mushy mushy mushy" !!!!

HELP!!! i am almost 2 weeks post-op, and i am on "mushy" foods. i have run out of ideas!!! i had eggsalad, tuna salad, chicken salad-- and that about does it!! i have 30 more days of this stage, and i think i might loose my mind!! i am hungry, and i dont want to deviate, but i've run out of ideas and recipes!! also having a hard time with the protein shakes. i can get one down early morning--its 8oz, and i basically drink as fast as possible... little frustrated today!!:sad:
Mariamcky

Mariamcky

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Blog 77798
 

Sigh of Relief!

Yesterday did not start off much better than the day before.   I was still feeling sick, with acid reflux and vomiting. I was not eating, only drinking. I called my nurse and she called the doctor. He wanted to do a barium swallow.   Both the nurse and the doctor were confident that I had no slipped, but wanted to make sure due to my symptoms.   I had heard horror stories about the barium swallow, but it was not that bad. It was chalky, but not disgusting.   It was really cool to see the liquid travel through my esophagus and through my band. I was relieved when my doctor said "well, perfect band placement. And, you are wide open after the deflation yesterday."   Thank God. No slippage.   So, my symptoms were likely caused by a virus. Not surprising, considering a couple of my employees have been out sick with it. I must admit though, I immediately feared the worst.   I feel much better today. No more vomiting, but still in the bathroom a lot.   I am so thankful to have such an awesome doctor and nurse. I felt so bad to keep calling, however, I was scared! I have read so many stories of people having these symptoms with the band and I feared that was happening to me. I am lucky that they care and put up with me! :thumbup:   Now I guess I will have to start all over again with the fills. I guess that I may not have even ever been too tight, but the symptoms were caused by that nasty virus. Oh well, better safe than sorry!
laughnleo

laughnleo

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Blog 72550
 

Newbie

I'm doing my 6m diet before I finally get approved to have my surgery and trying to do all the reading and researching before I have the surgery of the best foods and exercising before I go thru this journy. I would love to really try and loose weight on my own before I have the surgery just to proove to myself that I can do it, but I only have this mo and next mo when my 6mo are up and I'm scared next week when I get weighed in that I've not lost. Not that I haven't tried, but my exercising is the hardest thing to change and add to my day. My biggest worry is that I can't proove to myself that I can't even loose 10pounds on my own. I want the surgery and focus is to know what to eat before so what I do eat after my surgery is good intake not bad but also the habit of exercising which is best in the morning. If anyone knows what I'm going thru....I would love to hear from you...:thumbup:
NewMrs.Smith

NewMrs.Smith

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Blog 1107
 

In 48 hours I will be sleeved.

I am doing great on my diet. I have lost 12 lbs now and I feel pretty good. I feel a little weak today. Earlier in the week, I felt great. I am not sure why I feel that way today. I am all preregistered at the hospital and I am going to start packing my bag tonight. My dad arrives tomorrow to help with the kids while I have the surgery and recover. The next week I will have a nanny here because my son is a BIG boy and he is only 14 months old. I just don't want to risk my progress by picking him up and something happening to injure me. Anyways, ONE MORE DAY! Yay! I am really excited!
excited2lose

excited2lose

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Lapband LaLa
 

Week 36....Stall & Body Image

(Jan 23, 10) It never fails....only women have to deal with the ups and downs or crazy hormones! I never lose during this week and matter of fact that last few cycles I have gained five to seven pounds of water weight. It's so frustrating. I know, it doesn't stay but to be so darned close and see the scale not move or go the other way makes me want to scream. Now I understand the commercials for Midol! Who knew? When I was 280 I did not feel it at all.   This week I managed to bang my knee in a weird spot which would not allow me to exercise at all. I tried the treadmill and my knee completely gave out! Oh, no....can't have that so I had to let it heal. Oh the horror! But somehow I am still calm about it all. I just know I can drop the last few pounds before my 40th birthday (Feb 23)   I have been trying to reflect on my journey as much as possible and there are some things I have got to get better at. I still think I eat too fast sometimes, and also sometimes too late in the day. I tend to sleep better if I don't eat after 7pm, but sometimes that's so hard with my profession. (Realtor) And I KNOW for a fact I don't get all my water in. Got to do better with that. I also need to expand my menu's a bit. It's so easy to just fall back on easy things like soups. So I am going to really try and focus on those things. I wish I could make myself go to bed earlier but I am such a natural night owl!   In the next few weeks I will be having new professional photos done for my business cards and for my singing ad's. It's so fun to think about all the cool clothes I can get for these photos. There were two ladies in the office talking about a huge sale at "express" and for the first time I allowed myself to think I just might go check that sale out! I may be able to fit some of that stuff! (wheee)   I still have this image of me that is larger and shopping is fun but I tend to still pick up the larger sizes. It's so funny....when the sales people bring me the smaller size. My mind and my mouth immediately say....oh no...that's too small! However when I try it on it magically fits! Euphoria! I went into Lane Bryant last week out of habit and the sales lady who knows me said...Oh no honey, you can't wear stuff here anymore! HA!   I use to think I would be a size 12 but I am starting to see that I may be able to wear some size 10's. ME....A size 10!   I guess not really much to report this week but not all weeks can be full of stimulating activity! The fact of it all is, I am still adjusting and everyday is a new adventure no matter how major or how small! I am riding high!   And as always....I am Blessed!:thumbup:   See my progress photos: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/members/57955-albums3475.html       Start Weight: 280lbs Surgery Date: May 21, 2009 Dr. M. Metz St. Lukes Hospital-Denver, CO  
Lapband LaLa

Lapband LaLa

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Blog 397
 

???what the...

OK I have a fill....yesterday I ate a piece of pizza..chewed it well...my fear of stuckness must of had a holiday....back to band eating...I have gained 3 lbs... starting 1 month before sleeve gonna log my food into Sparkpeople to get in the groove for the first 6 months w/sleeve then NO MORE..so sick of obsessing about food!!!!! on a clear protein mission
Dee

Dee

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Blog 71925
 

Saturday morning

It's saturday morning and I just weighed in at 264! All I can say is WOW. I'm not sure what happened this past week, but I'm not eating as much and it seems the weight is coming off. Perhaps I was more busy with the kid's or God is answering prayers and helping me with my journey. I think that the last couple of pounds may put me in double digits of this weight loss goal instead of the triple digits!
MyBandJourney2009

MyBandJourney2009

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Blog 81707
 

I Did it!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am 3 days post op and feelin pretty good. Though I do tire easily, the gas pain in my left shoulder sucks, my incisions aren't too bad. Still on clear liquids until tomorrow, then go full speed ahead with the full liquids. So far, I can say that this is worth. I haven't gotten on the scale here at home; I think I'll wait until my first post op appointment next week. I am not expecting miracles, even 2 pounds will be awesome. I started a food diary. I hope this will help. The hospital said I could go to mushy foods after 2 days, but I will stick with what the dietician recommended.
new_to_this

new_to_this

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Blog 80886
 

lost 51 lbs in less than 2 months!!!!!!

yeah. AWESOME!!   but I don't think it's that big of a deal because I started so high! (326) the super over weight lose a lot more but it seems like less.   I bet the next 50 will show SO much more.   I have a new goal of 25 more lbs. Already down 1 more.   Give me a high five!!:thumbup:
HiMow

HiMow

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Blog 81087
 

Ready Set Go!

Ok so after re-scheduling my surgery i'm all set for friday the 29th. I got a call from the doctors office on thursday to start my pre-op diet. Today was my first day and I got to say it's hard. If anyone can give some good advise on getting through this it would be great. Iv'e noticed most people here are told to start two weeks prior, but im not complaining this week is going to be long.
jdog75

jdog75

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Blog 74549
 

5 weeks into this...

Hello anyone out there reading this. My name is Ronnetta and I am 5 weeks into my long road to a more fabulous me!   I have no idea how much weight I have lost because I have yet to weigh myself. This really isn't a huge deal to me as I know I haven't lost anything to write home about. Everyone keeps saying that they can tell I've lost weight, and I can too, but I know it hasn't been like other patients. Most people have lost at least 20-40 lbs by now and I KNOW I haven't. I can't say I am super surprised as I haven't really gotten a clear handle on the eating yet (plus I am still thinking like the fat part of my brain and eating crap when I do eat!). Trust me, I know my doctor and nutritionist would kill me and I have basically decided that I haven't gone through all of this for nothing! I have set a goal and I WILL achieve it for my fabulous trip to New York in April. I SWEAR, I will lose 20 lbs if it kills me (hopefully it doesn't )! Gym at 4 am, HERE I COME!   Wish me luck!:thumbup:
Ms. Fabulosity

Ms. Fabulosity

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