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Blog 81707

A blog by new_to_this in General

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1 whole week

I am so excited that I have had my new band for 1 whole week. I can't say I feel any different, just a whole lotta pain if i eat anything in my left shoulder. The stomach pain is 90% gone, just slight tenderness at port site. I still can't burp. wondering why??????? I have my 1st postop appointment tomorrow. And of course i know i have water weight from that whole "woman" experience known to us all. I would like to atleast have lost a few pounds.

day 5 postop; moving to full liquids!!!!!!!!!

the shoulder dicomfort is gone, but the port site tenderness is still there. Especially when I do too much or bend over too often. My port is up high on my abdomen. Not sure why, but thats where my doc put it. I did eat some pureed pea soup mixed with 1% milk, took me 3 hours to get down a cup full but atleast I ate something. My friend lent me her magic bullet and I will put it to good use. She is 8 mos out from her gastric bypass and down over 80lbs. I think she looks fantastic.

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 h

2 to go..........

I have to say that now I'm getting a little nervous. Only 2 days to go to the new me. My significant other is finally coming around. Thank goodness because I wasn't changing my mind, I have worked too hard to stop now. And now a serious question...........when can I have sex comfortably again? It is something I have to wonder about. Anyone have any comments?:confused:

3 whole days to go.............

3 more days to the new me......and my new internal apparatus. My doctor has requested 3 days of bowel prep. I just had the gi bug, and now more "crap" to go along with it. Gosh no! Oh well, I'll do what must be done. I know I look thinner, people tell me so, but I just don't really see it yet. Except, the whole 2 boobs instead of 8 and the 2 chins instead of 3. As I look in the mirror all I see is me. I'm the same person inside, I like who I am. I just need to be the healthy me w

a new life to look forward to.....

I went to my last MD visit yestarday. I had to lose a total of 8pounds in 1 week. I thought it would be impossible.....thank the good lord for a GI bug,(yeah, I know, no one wants a GI bug) because wooohooooo I totally made my required weight. Yeah me!!!!!! The insurance clearance should go through with no problems and I am now a decent 189.4lbs. I haven't been this thin in years, and I do mean YEARS!!!!!!!!! The receptionist and the whole office knew i was psyched when I screame

15 days to go

2nd day back at the gym, feel so much better getting motivated again. But I do have to say my legs ached like crazy today. Sticking to the diet. so proud of me. I am bound and determined to stick with it and get fit. I really don't want all of that loose skin, need to tighten and firm up. The last 2 weeks people have been astonished that I am 35, not younger, 25, 26, 28......wohooooooo. I guess my body "detox" has given me a glow.

the countdown is on

16 days till surgery. YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I started going to the gym again today. Surgery (personal) December 1st has delayed my much needed extra activity. 30 min max today n I was tired.Now I need a warm bath, relax and then back to the gym tomorrow. Have my nutrition consult Friday. Am anxious to know what my postop diet will be. Looking forward to the new me.

bad day....

I feel bad but I cheated today. We made some homemade jerky and I just couldn't help myself. I brought my son to the movies and the smell of that delicious, ooey, buttered popcorn made me sneak a few handfuls. UGHHHHHHHH. Back to the ole liquids tomorrow. I have to hit that loss of 10% OR I can't have surgery. I can not negate all that I am doing by sabotaging myself. I have a goal. I have to keep up; as my son says, "mom, it's not a diet, it's a lifestyle change." One I am maki

I totally love my scale

I know I can't believe it but my scale says I am under 200 pounds for the first time in over 12 years. YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.   I doubt it's right, but i just wanna pick that baby up and hug, hug, hug away. This is my new best friend.   my fiancee did tell me that when I got to 195, I'd get the "FULL" treatment. oy vay....am I in for a treat; and it's not food. mmmmmmmmmmm, maybe he'll roll around in a bucket of KFC so I could smell him while I get my massage, that would be a treat.

lookin slim

I saw my 7 year old neice today, first time since Christmas, and she said, "wow, nene, you are looking skinny." Hey, who knew.....me slim, no friggin way. I still have the food baby,aka belly pouch, don't get me wrong. My love affair with food is still going strong, I'm just less amorous than I thought I would be. I am still eager for surgery, eager to be healthy, no longer looking forward to wearing jeans so tight they need to be unbuttoned when I sit down. Oh yeah, you all know wha

lovin the support.....

I am a very positive person and try not to let people get me down. I thank all of you who keep me going on here. My BFF is the best, always supportive and never a negative nelly. But some, no names involved, aren't always the best. I need to do this for myself....I know, I know, I can lose weight, but keep it off without help. NO WAY. I could never make myself stop at just 1 slice of pizza. well, maybe if it were a personal pan size. 27 pounds off, 10 more to go before surgery. I

more optimistic today

I'm still hungry.....ready for real food. I have been drinking TONS of water. I feel water logged, I could probably float. I wish this liquid diet was for only 1 week, but 4 weeks, c'mon. I am ready for a slimmer me. I just think to myself, Nothing tastes so good as being thin feels. It felt pretty awesome today when i slipped into a pair of large scrub pants at work today. looking forward toward that next chocolate medi shake.mmmmmmmmmmm

new life in 2010

ok, so here goes. I have been on my medifast diet a week now, 5 shakes a day, Yahoooooo, and have lost 10 pounds. Only 12 more to go. Surgery is scheduled for 8am 1/20/2010. I am so freakin excited I can barely stand myself. I have been heavy so long and can't wait to just be able to wear a size less than xl. The nurse was amazed that, yes, I am still cooking meals for everyone other than myself. I so want just a taste. Everything smells sooooooooooo good. My stomach growled so loudly at t

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