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Lap-band life in the desert

A blog by Carly in General

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About this blog

Welcome to my blog and thanks for taking the time to share in my weight loss journey. My surgery was performed on August 27, 2008, and my life is fun and exciting again! I first sta

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Down 60 lbs. & HELLO "Onederland!" (both on 6 mo. anniversary)!

Well, it finally happened! I entered into ONEDERLAND & and hit the -60 lbs. milestone today, which happens to be my 6-month anniversary! How amazingly fitting!   I've been on the cusp for the past 2 weeks, hitting the scale w/great anticipation (if that's possible), thinking, "OK, today may be the day." It wasn't meant to culminate until today, and I think that's pretty cool.   I can tell the weight loss is beginning to slow somewhat, and I realize that's to be expected (though it
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50 LBS GONE & RESTRICTION IS OVER-RATED (NOT)!

Wow, I got my 3rd fill this week and what a difference it has made! Previously, I could eat virtually anything, although I have done a surprisingly good job of following the rules. While I enjoyed not having to worry about how fast I ate, foods getting stuck, etc., the potential for reverting back to old habits concerned me. I decided to trade-in the "so-called comfort" for some "sagotage insurance", and am so glad I did.   With Fill #3, I got the restriction needed to help ensure that the sca
  • Carly

50 LBS GONE & RESTRICTION IS OVER-RATED (NOT)!

Wow, I got my 3rd fill this week and what a difference it has made! Previously, I could eat virtually anything, although I have done a surprisingly good job of following the rules. While I enjoyed not having to worry about how fast I ate, foods getting stuck, etc., the potential for reverting back to old habits concerned me. I decided to trade-in the "so-called comfort" for some "sagotage insurance", and am so glad I did.   With Fill #3, I got the restriction needed to help ensure that the sca
  • Carly

42 LBS & COUNTING!

Well, I hit my first major milestone this week. 40 lbs. in 12 weeks! And I was down an additional 2 lbs. this morning, just from yesterday! I had to pinch myself. (I know weighing daily doesn't work for most people, but it helps me guard against night-time eating. It's working for me but I know it's not for everyone!) My next goal is to lose 8 more (for a total of 50!) by the time I go home for X-mas. The excitement of watching this become a reality is difficult to put into words.   I got into
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73 Days Out - Still Nothing but Grateful!

Hard to believe it's been over 10 weeks since surgery. Before surgery, it saddened me how fast time flies by. Now, my whole outlook on life has changed. I have nothing but excitment over what the future holds, and it's an incredibly peaceful feeling to finally have that joy back. I look forward to the coming months and years with great expectation...at long last.   Obesity is a true joy stealer. The dispair and embarrassment of being overweight has permeated the last 10+ years of my life, cons
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1st Fill 5-Weeks Post-op

Well, it's been 5 weeks since my surgery and I'm down 22 lbs. I went in for my 1st adjustment (aka "fill") today. (That means my band was inflated to further restrict the amount I can consume.) It was a breeze. Doc found my port immediately and the entire process took a whopping 45 seconds. Pain was very minimal pain.   I was given 1/2 C. of water immediately to ensure that the band wasn't too tight. I could actually feel my hunger dissipate. (I couldn't eat anything prior to the fill, so
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3 weeks post-op

It's hard to believe it's been 3 weeks since surgery. Still no pain. Zip, zilch, nada, NONE! In fact, I feel wonderful. The incisions are completely healed and barely visible. The port site has never been even remotely sore!   I lost 16 lbs. in the first 2 weeks, but the scale has been MUCH less active in week #3. Only down -1 this week, for a total of -17. Doesn't make sense, because I've stuck w/the program COMPLETELY and have been exercising regularly, so I'm sure the scale will move
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10 Days Out - Better Every Day!

Well, I returned to work on Wednesday (six days post-op) and that went fine. I was very tired by the end of the day, but my stamina was much better on Thursday and Friday.   I had my 1 week check-up with Dr. Simpson on Wednesday and he said everything looks great, and I could start back slowly on regular food. He gave me a list of foods to avoid (chicken, sausage, hot dogs, rubbery eggs, sticky rice, breads, flour tortilla, pasta, and ALL nuts). My mother made some chili (which has always
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FOUR DAYS POST-OP & IN BANDSTER HEAVEN

Well, I'm amazed to write that the first 4 days post-op have been WONDERFUL! I have had virtually NO pain (I can't even feel the incisions or port site), the liquid diet has been VERY manageable, and I already have restriction! Plus, I've dropped 7 lbs. since Wednesday! Gone forever!   I've been having a protein shake for breakfast and 1/2 C. of soup several times a day, plus lots of water with protein powder. Even these very small meals leave me full for hours!   I never imagined that I'd
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Surgery day

Well, my life as a Bandster has just begun! I arrived at the hospital at 6 a.m. yesterday with my amazing folks (who flew in from KY to be with me - what a blessing!) By 6:45 a.m. I was being prepped for surgery. After doing lots of paperwork, the nurse gave me a shot in the belly to prevent blood clots and then started the I.V. Shortly after, the anesthesiologist and Dr. Simpson stopped by to say hell. Next thing I knew, the oxygen mask was on and I was out. This was around 7:35 a.m. Things w
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Surgery tomorrow!!!

Well, the day has finally arrived and I am so calm it's almost surreal. God is so good! This time tomorrow I will officially be a bandster and I say, "Bring It On!" I am sooo ready to no longer be the pig at the table! I'm truly ready to eat SMALL portions and become the type of heath conscious person that I admire. I'm going to be sooo proud of myself once I win this battle. And win I will!!!   Mom & Dad flew in from KY to be with me during this time and I am sooo grateful. We wen
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Psych Eval and Nutrition Class - DONE!

This was a very productive week! On Wednesday, I went for a psych eval, and yesterday I went to a very lengthy nutrition class. The class was very informative, but thank goodness we were given most of the info in writing. I was so excited that it was difficult to take it all in.     It's hard to believe this is really happening sometimes. It all happened so fast, once I finally decided I was ready to pursue this avenue. And now, all requirements are met! All I have to do now is patiently wai
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Lap-Band Journey in Phoenix, AZ

My new life begins tomorrow (at least phase one). I meet with my Lap-Band surgeon for the first time and hope to schedule surgery in August. I look forward to capturing the entire experience here, from start to finish (as I have been helped by others who did the same).   Here's a little bit of information about me. I'm 45 and have fought the battle of the bulge (to some degree) most of my life. Over the ten years, it's become intolerable. I now weigh 255 lbs. and have a BMI of 40. (Wow, it's p
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