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Blog 95458

A blog by nomorejellybelly in General

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A weight loss surgery blog by nomorejellybelly on BariatricPal. 25 entries on surgery, recovery and progress.

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It's a struggle....but the good news is....

I've not been on here in awhile. I've been struggling of late. I need to really buckle down and be a little more careful of how much I'm eating. I think that I'm eating a little more than a cup (or 8-9oz if I'm weighing food) too often. The lady that has done my fills at TrueResults, said it's okay to drink with my meals, so I do that. Although I don't feel like I'm really "over"eating, it helps me feel better. I've thought that I'm not eating more because I drink with meals, but I think

Finally, another new low weight.....

I finally hit another new low weight. 159.4 last Friday!!! Could not believe when I looked down and I saw that number. It's been 16 years since I've seen it. I'm becoming something I never thought I'd be, a shopaholic. I love going to try new, smaller clothes at the thrift store. I swear, I am such a convert. Even after I reach my goal weight, I can't see myself buying very many clothes at regular retail prices. Why on earth, when I get really good quality, name-brand jeans so cheap? Th

March 28th....

So, I couldn't think of a creative title for this blog entry, so I'm just using today's date.   My weight loss is still slow I think partly because of my thyroid meds and partly because of needing to change up my exercise routine/habits. I went for a fill appt last Thursday and the PA decided not to add any. I was okay with that, seeing as it seems like the biggest thing holding back better weight loss, is the thyroid issue. She suggested working on eating the 3/4 cup of food instead of t

Half-way to goal....

I am so excited to finally be able to say I am half-way to my goal of 115 (maybe a little less, we'll just have to see how I feel when I get there). My weight loss is fairly slowish and keeps fluxuating up and down by a pound or two. It's weird. I was 165.2 on Monday, 167.0 on Tuesday and then back down again to 165.2 again today. Arggh!! I don't know if it's something I'm doing, effect of my thyroid meds or maybe both? It's driving me nuts, but at least I am still losing and I'm still fitt

5 Months Later....

Wow! Can't believe it's been 5 months since I got the band. I've lost about 47 lbs. I'm usually about 1 lb a week and I'm okay with that as long as it is consistently at least a 1lb a week.   I really like that people tell me I look skinny sometimes or that I am melting/wasting away. I am wearing some smaller clothes and that feels great. My new favorite store, is still the Goodwill Store.   I'm exercising about 30-45 minutes a day during the week and minimal exercising on the week

3rd Fill & Dog Walking

I got my 3rd fill today. Just .8 cc and it freaked me out when the PA said I might have a bruise, because she had trouble finding the port. She clarified this by saying she meant the part where she actually places the needle. I totally did not like how it felt today. Each fill, I've been a bit sore for awhile. Does everyone have this issue? Am on liquids for a day, then soft/mushy for a day and then back to regular food. I'm going to be working on eating 3/4 cup of food instead of 1 cup.

I think I'm getting past my first plateau....

Pretty much all of December, I flip-flopped back and forth between 178 and 175. My thyroid medication had to be changed, because of how much weight I had lost. I am hoping I am back on track, because I finally made it to 174 this week. I was starting to get frustrated, but had to tell myself that I had done really good overall. I've now gotten just past the 40 lbs lost mark.   Now, my next goal is to get to 160. My birthday is in early March, so that's my deadline for this goal. I thin

3rd Fill/No Fill

I went for my 3rd fill the day after my 4 month bandiversary. However, even though my weight loss has slowed, we did not add any fluid to the band. I don't have much fluid in the band, but my restriction seems to have been really good now for awhile. Because I don't get hungry, even at close to 5 hours sometimes, the PA felt that I didn't need a fill. I go back in a month and we'll see how things are then.   I am happy that I've lost almost 40 lbs (should hit that mark in the next few da

Four things....

#1 - I do not like this new version of this website.   #2 - Why is my blog now titled "Blog 95458"? Can I rename? I want to call it "Lemonchick's Blog" or something like that.   #3 - I weigh myself everyday at the gym, before I work out. I weighed myself on Wednesday, before being off from work until today. ...and when I weighed myself today, I've lost two more pounds!!! ..am so excited. It seems like things have been slow, but realistically, I've done really well.   #4 - At th

Yay!!!

Someone at my office ran into another one of my co-workers and asked her if she had seen me and that I'm "shrinking".   Also, I was talking with a co-worker in the hallway and a couple guys walked by and stopped to talk. We were joking around and at one point one of them said something about "talking to the cute chicks". I'm very self-conscious and don't know what he really thinks about me. Normally, this should be something that maybe isn't really appropriate in the work place, but I did

9 Weeks and 4 Days

I am 9 weeks and 4 day into this journey. I have lost almost 35 lbs. I was stuck at 185 for what seemed like forever to me, but was really only about a week. I even gained a pound before starting to lose again.   I think I am doing pretty good and am pleased. As I get to each new lower weight, I can't believe it. I am about to have to stop wearing some of my bigger clothes, because they're just starting to be too big (yay)!   I've taken some pictures, but my dogs chewed the USB cord

7 Weeks later....and 2nd Fill

I forgot to post something last week at my 6 weeks mark. I've pretty much decided to at least sign on every two weeks to do a status.   Well, things have been going okay. My weight has fluxuated up/down about 1 1/2 lbs for the past week or so. I've not let it bother me too much, but I was happy to have met my goal (barely) for this past week. I have lost 30 lbs, since starting the pre-op diet and being banded on 09/08/10. I am wearing clothes that I haven't been able to fit into in a lo

One Month Later....

It has been one month, since I had the procedure and I feel pretty good. My first fill is tomorrow and am curious to see what it is like. I was told not to eat for 2 hours before the fill. I'm sure I'll learn this tomorrow, but am wondering how are you supposed to eat after getting a fill.   I am doing good with not really craving any food. I have been doing some shopping at a new, Whole Foods Market not far from me and have really enjoyed foods from their "raw" bar (vegan, vegetarian, ra

Two Weeks Later....

So, the day after my last post, I had my follow-up. I actually had lost 17 lbs since my pre-op appointment on 08/26. Awesome!!!!! I had to meet with the surgeon's assistant for the follow-up, because they told me the surgeon was actually still in another surgery.   She told me that I could start trying some soft foods, like yogurt, smoothies, thicker soups, eggs, etc. I've tried some things other than these, but I've had small portions and am really being careful to stick to liquids as p

One week later.....

One week later and I went back to work today. It went pretty good. I'm having no real pain, except for a tiny spot, near wear the port is ( I can't feel the port, so I'm just guessing, but I know it's in the general area). It feels like when I've stretched/pulled what I think is scar tissue where I had my gall-bladder out. It is more annoying than anything. I have my follow-up with the surgeon tomorrow morning, so I'll ask him about it. I'm not too worried about it though. The good

Three days after the procedure....

So, I had the procedure on 09/08. I feel pretty bloated/uncomfortable, but other than that, no pain right now. How long did everyone else deal with being bloated and when did you first notice weight loss? I've been nauseaous a few times, but have not been sick. Got the best sleep so far last night. The first two days, I slept off and on all day and night (for very short periods of time).   I never thought that chicken broth would taste so good. My sugar free popsicles are good.   S

My "Last Supper"....

So, the surgeon's assistant had said that I could have 1 good, last meal before my surgery. I chose to have mine today at lunch and got a Spicy Southwestern Cheeseburger and fries from Sonic. For my drink, I got a real, Dr. Pepper and I had mint chocolate chip ice-cream and a cookie for dessert. So, I pigged out and was oddly not that satisfied with the meal. It might have been that I had really wanted the Cheddar Pepper burger and I got this one instead. It could have been a little hotter

4 Days to go....

4 Days to go and I am going to walk over to the pharmacy to have my post-op prescriptions filled. I hope it doesn't cost too much money! I weighed myself at the gym again and am astounded that it looks like I lost another 2 lbs. Almost makes it seem like I could do this by myself...   It feels good to know that I'm heading in the right direction. I hope everyone else is doing well. I will check back in, in a couple days. Take care. Happy Labor Day. :confused:

One week to go....

One week to go until having the procedure. I'm doing well on the pre-op diet I'm on (basically high protein). I've even lost 2 lbs.   Am disappointed to really learn that someone very, close to me doesn't think I should have the procedure. I knew this person wasn't super excited or anything, but I didn't think it was like this. I told he/she that this was the exact reason why I've hardly told anyone that I am having the procedure. I don't want people judging me for having this done. ...and I

Met my surgeon....

Met my surgeon today. He is really nice and I'm glad I like him. If I didn't like him, I'd feel weird having him do the procedure.   This other lapband advocate that talked to us today, was really cool. She was so funny. I felt a little more comfortable with the ladies from the surgeon's office, than with the ladies that work at the center (that I've met so far). I think his team travels to the different offices with him.   Started pre-op diet today. ...am hungry right now, because

Approved!!!!!!!!

I got my approval letter last week. I'm meeting with the surgeon this week and am scheduled for the procedure on 09/08.   I am excited and looking forward to the results, but am a little nervous about how I'll feel afterwards and getting used to how I'll have to eat.   That's all for now.

Still waiting.....

Today is August 1st and I am still waiting for approval from my insurance. I was expecting to hear something last week (my LapBand advocate had said she thought we would hear something then). I'm not too disappointed, I just want to hear soon because I'd like to have the procedure before the end of August.   I've been thinking of goals I'm going to have after I get the band. Like how much do I want to lose before a work event in December (20 lbs) and how much before my birthday in March (

Nervous...

Am thinking today about how final this is. I think about how the benefits of getting banded are way better than having health problems from being so overweight.   I'm worried that I might not be able to handle some of my favorite foods, like the Vietnamese spring rolls (rice paper wrappers, bean sprouts, veggies and I get the thin grilled sliced pork) and Chinese food. I love making Mexican food at home also. ...and I don't want to give up soda, but that should be the easiest to give up i

Pysch Eval/PFT/EKG

So today I went to my Pysch Eval/Pulmonary Function Test and EKG appointment. I think it went well. They told me I didn't need to do the Nutritional Counseling, which I was surprised at. ....but, they told me my insurance is not requiring it. So, hopefully I will hear something soon and will be able to get my procedure scheduled.

The journey begins....

I went to a seminar at TrueResults two weeks ago and have been to a consultation. I'm going to go for my pysch eval, ekg, pft (pulmonary function test) and nutritional counseling appt on 07/13. I'm glad that they'll all be on the same day. The only thing else I know I need to provide (that I know of this minute), is results from a sleep-study I did a few years ago.   I'm really hoping that my insurance will approve me quickly and that I can get the band in early/mid August. I'm tentative

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