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A blog by Claudine1975 in General

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A weight loss surgery blog by Claudine1975 on BariatricPal. 15 entries on surgery, recovery and progress.

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Highs and lows of 08-08-08

I will start with the lows and end on a positive note with the highs of today. Lows for today – My port hurts today and it has not hurt all week. I had to spend 80 bucks on a computer bag with wheels so that I can transport by crap back to work on Monday. I needed to get a new cordless phone and I bought one with out an answering machine so I have to go back and return it. That is what I get for going with the cheapest option. Now for the Highs – I am a week post –op and I have lost 27

My New Purchase

Yesterday afternoon before my nap, I noticed my fridge making a clicking notice. I dismissed it and took a nap. Two hours later upon waking, I went to grab a sugar free Popsicle. It was MUSH! My freezer was not working.:cursing:Urgh:cursing: I called the repair people and it will be a week until they can come and look it at. That is not going to work. I hauled butt to the nearest appliance store and bought a new fridge. So not in the plan this week. Later in the evening my husband said the refri

Good Night's Rest

I had a great night’s rest last night. I was in little to no pain and I was able to toss from side to side with little effort. I walked my 2 miles this morning with great ease. I do feel a little light headed from not consuming a lot of calories. I think I am going to venture out today and look for a rolling computer bag. Currently, I only have a backpack style to carry my work lap top. That will not work going back to work. I am going to have bring my computer back to work on Monday and

I am now a Bandster

I was banded on August 1 at Rex Hospital. I was wheeled into the operating room at 8:42 am and I notice a car stereo in the wall with speakers. I only thought to myself “I wonder what music my doctor will be playing while he is installing the band.” I was strapped down to the table and told to breathe in the mask. I don’t even remember breathing in. I awoke around 11:00. I was very groggy and in severe discomfort. Not really pain. I was given morphine and then the shakes came. I could n

The night before surgery

I have just come back from the movies and I went all by myself. I was quickly reminded why I don’t attend movies anymore. It was $9.25 for just me! Once the movie got started there were some little twerps behind me. Don’t get me wrong – I love kids. I have one of my own. These kids proceeded to start talking. Since I have had NOTHING to eat today my nerves were on edge. I had to ask them twice during the movie to be quiet. I felt like an old biddy – I wanted to enjoy the movie. Then on

My hard working is paying off

I lost 3 more pounds this week all by myself and I got my insurance apporval and band date. August 1st.   I got to the beach on July 25-27 for one last celebration. I can't wait!!   I have been walking on the weekends and working at Curves Mon-Thur and finally it has paid off. I have been watching my portions and sugar and carb intake. I went to Mexican yesterday for lunch only only had a few chips and ordered the chicken Faijitas. I ate only the chicken and veggies. Very proud of mys

Farewell tour....

I would like to start off that I did walk 45 minutes and swim for an hour today. But, I did a little farewell tour to some foods this weekend. Last night it was Bojangles and today it was frozen pizza. I am done with the both of them. The Bojangles hurt my stomach this morning and the pizza wasn't really all that good as it has been in the past.   I will walk tomorrow for 45 to an hour. I don't want to gain back any weight back that I have lost.:cool2:   I have a girls beach weekend comi

WOW...What a Day!!!

I have decided that Friday is my weigh day and today I have lost 10 pounds since May 20th or so. I am so happy that I have been able to do it all by myself. Now, I will tell you that I have gone to bed very hungury but come hell or high water..I was going to not snack after 6:00.   Today , I got my phys clereance and my surgeon filed my insurance today also:biggrin:   It should be 1-2 weeks until I hear back:scared2:   I hope to at least mantain my weight loss until then:w00t:

My Journey Begins

My journey has begun. I went to my initial consultation with Dr. Enochs today and he was very pleasant and easy to talk to. My BMI is 49 :thumbup: yeah because BCBS will not approve the lap band for a BMI 50 and over. He said that I will lose 100 over 2 years:lol:. Oh by the way, I lost 4 pounds since the dreaded day the scale entered the house:biggrin:. I have cut out the after dinner snacking and try to limit my carbs:angry:. I have bought a ton of sugar free Jello and do like that if I

My New Scale

I bought a scale today – :ohmy:for the first time. I decided to really track my weight loss and gains. I was totally shocked that I weigh the exact same since 3 weeks ago. :smile2: I have been on Slim fast and eating Lean Cuisines at lunch and I cut the snacking out. No weight loss. :cursing:I am pretty disappointed with that. I am even more disappointed that my BMI is 49.6. If it goes to 50 or above BCBS will not cover the lap band and cover gastric by pass instead. According to them the

Squeaky Wheel?

Finally, I got a call confirming the all my records were faxed over.:thumbup: It only took 2 weeks. I am so excited about my first visit next Tuesday. Hopefully things will start falling into place. Still working on upping my protein and not snacking between meals which is something I have to get used to. Hopefully I have made some good habits before I get the band that will stick. My husband and daughter and I took family pictures. I said to myself these are the last fat pictures of m

Annoying

I am trying not to be that annoying patient that calls all the time….but I have my initial consult next Tuesday and the doctor’s office requires paperwork and most of all my 5 year weight history. My OB/GYB sent in the fax 2 weeks ago and I sent the rest the day after asking to confirm if they got all the paperwork. Nothing :thumbdown:....no phone call. So, last Thursday I sent an e-mail asking to confirm if all paperwork received. And still nothing. Today I called and I had to leave a messag

10 More days....

10 more days until my initial consult with Dr. Enochs.:thumbdown: I have faxed all the paperwork to the office and my 5 year weight history came from my OB/GYN. I really hope they have all the paperwork. I never have been so excited to get surgery. I have been trying to intake my water and protein in my diet.:bored: I am trying to lose some weight before the consult because my insurance, BCBS will only accept the lap band if you have a BMI of under 50. I am right on the borderline. If you

Finally - I get the call!

It has been a week since I attended the seminar and….today at work I got the phone call that my benefits have been verified.:biggrin2: I am not approved, I just have benefits that cover the lab band and I don’t have to do a diet first. I am pretty stoked about that. My OB/GYN faxed over my weight records also and I have all the pre-paperwork all done. My initial consult appt. is May 20.:crying: 20 days away and I am getting closer to starting my new life.   I have not told anyone other th

The Begining

I have made a huge discovery today and I mean huge. I am now currently 50 pounds heavier then I was in 2004. 50 freaking pounds - that is more then my 3 year old daughter that I had in 2004. I have gained more weight then she has in these past 3 years. A lot has happened. I have been diagnosed with Bi-Polar and depression and I am insomniac. I am also an emotional eater. Not a good combination.:svengo: I saw my psychiatrist on April 18th. The medications I am on cause weight gain a

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