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10 Days Post Opt! I can't Believe it!

Wow ten days since banded and I can't believe it!! My incisions are almost healed and they look good. My total pounds lost is about 15! I'm happy with it, but I need to see the numbers drop more. I've increased my work out on the treadmill and I will incorporate my exercise bike as well. I will hold off on my Platinum Weider until I get the ok from Dr. Madan (great doc). I am on my last week of liquids, so on Thursday I will start the puree stage! Woohoo!!!!!!!!!! I'm looking forward to it and looking better than I have in a long time.   Be BLESSED!
sheilamj1fan

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Until My 3rd Fill

Today is day six on liquids and I am holding up good. But I am getting a little tired of it though. I took a Lipo6 today and had my chicken broth, jello, and Nectar shake.   Be blessed!
sheilamj1fan

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Doctor visit at UT Medical

Hello everyone,   I went to my other appointment at Dr. Madan's office (UT Medical) on yesterday and everything went great! They are very imformative and easy to talk too. I submitted all my paper work on yesterday to the coordinator and she will submit them to UHC on Monday. She said she loves UHC because they are so easy to approve WLS, at least within seven to fourteen days. However, I couldn't sleep last night from waking up thinking about the lap band and when I was sleeping I was dreaming about my weight! So frustrating:phanvan !! I guess I'm still debating (for what I don't know) as I have stated before I'm excited at one point, but then I'm scare the next. I look at Telly's before and after pictures and think WOW!!! I could look like that and then I get ALL excited and motivated, then once the adrenaline is gone I'm like do I really need to do this?? I think do I really need to go to such an extreme solution to lose weight? I just need to get back on my diet and WORK OUT! Then I think about all the failed attempts I have tried to lose weight. So I don't know...     Type ya later Sheila Be BLESSED!
sheilamj1fan

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2 Weeks Post Opt

Well it's been two weeks since I was banded and I feel good! I lost another pound and my total weight lost is 18.5 pounds!!!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: Also, today is my first day of PUREEEEEE:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: !! Finally!!!! So last night I made some tuna for today!! I'm excited!!   Be BLESSED!
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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6 Pounds to ONEderland!!!

I have 7 pounds to lose to meet my April goal of 10 pounds and 6 pounds to be in ONEderland!!!!!!:clap2: :biggrin1: :biggrin1: :clap2:   Be Blessed!
sheilamj1fan

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Surgeon Change

Hello everyone,   I have decided to go Dr. Atul Madan at UT Medical, since Dr. Woodman charges an additional 500.00! I've did a lot of research and I feel comfortable with my decision. My primary care physician sent my letter of reccomendation to me today, so I have all the necessay paper work to submit to UHC. I hope everything is going well with everyone....until next time, type ya later.       Be BLESSED!
sheilamj1fan

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OOH Boy I Got A Little GAS!!!

Between the 6oz shake I had today and the water, one of them gave me a little gas! I was in tears!!! So I went straight for the Gas-X...it's workin a little. Man! I was upset at myself for having the band put in! A friend of mine had it done and reassured me that it will get better. I've walked twice today for a total of 20 minutes to ease the pain and it helps. So tomorrow I won't use skim milk, just to try and pin point the cause. Other than that I am fine, no pain at any of my incision sites. Thank you JESUS!!   Be Blessed
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Day 2 of Atkins Diet

Menu 7/3   Breakfast: ? Maybe nothing   Snack: Peanuts 6 carbs   Lunch: Leftovers Ground beef pattie w/ my super good ZERO carb gravy w/ slices of jalepenos Steamed veggies (broccoli sauteed in butter and garlic) 1 Slice of ZERO carb cheese cake.   Dinner: Leftovers Ground beef pattie w/ my super good ZERO carb gravy w/ slices of jalepenos Steamed veggies (broccoli sauteed in butter and garlic) 1 Slice of ZERO carb cheese cake.   Exercise: Walking 3 1/2 miles Weights!!!   Be blessed!
sheilamj1fan

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50 POUNDS GONE 4EVER!

WOW!!!WOW!!!! I've never lost 50 POUNDS before!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you JESUS!!! I am so proud of myself!!!!!!!!!! I need my smileys!!!!! :scared: :scared: :scared:   :scared: :D :)!!!!!!!!!!!! Yep PEEEE!!!!!!!!!
sheilamj1fan

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It's Been a Minute Since I've Checked In...

Well hellooo!!! Well I've decided to check in since it has been a while. Well I'm about to wrap up the fall semester at school(THANK YOU JESUS!!) Now I can focus on my exercise. I do have somewhat of a trainer...I've been stuck at 183 for three months. I am vowing to be at my goal by January 11th. I go for my third fill on 12/19 (WOOHOO!). I can basically eat anything!! But I during the week I don't eat any solid food, and I have my protein shake (sugarfree choc syrup, sugarfree Blue Bell Great Divide, peanut butter, ice, and choc protein powder). It's my wanna be Reese's Peanut Butter cup shake. I do need to get more water in, I try to work out during the week, but it has been hard with work and school full time. Well I fell out because my sugar level was extremely low and I have been "trying" to eat more, but during the week I refuse too. I know that it is not healthy, but I will not gain back the weight I lost!!! NOT AT ALL!! Anyway I am suppose to be studying for a final exam in the morning. but this site helps me get motivated. I hope everyone is doing awesome!! Hi Sunshine2!!
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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The Ups and Downs

I go for my eight fill this week and I'm kinda down. I think I will forever struggle with my weight. Even after being banded, I knew the band wasn't a cure but this up and down is really getting to me. I'm going to start back to square one with liquids and see what happens AGAIN!
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Finally At Home

I am home finally, everything went very good...no gas pains or shoulder pains. I'm a little tender at my incision sites and that's it. I'm glad to be home! My doctors were great! I haven't weighed myself yet, so I'm hoping have lost at least two pounds. Well I am going to lay down and rest.   Be BLESSED!
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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2 Year Baniversary!!!

As I was running this morning it hit me that today is my two year Baniversary!!! And I am so proud of myself!! Two years later, three fills and now with no restriction:cursing:!! I am on a mission to still meet my goal though...170 where are you:confused:??? Hey others have asked me where would I get thirteen pounds from anyway, but oooh there are plenty of places!! Haha!!
sheilamj1fan

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Lipo 6

I will be starting Lipo 6 on 8/11 to increase my weightloss. I have heard a lot of good things about it and hopefully it will work. I know Telly takes it and look at her!! So I will see. Be blessed!
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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Day Five on Liquids

Day FIVE on liquids and I received my 5th fill today. But I had to schedule an appointment to have my band checked. For some reason I have less saline than I should. She think there could be a kink or something. I pray everything is okay...but she gave me 1cc until August 10th. Until next time Keep the Faith!
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Day 9 & 10 on Liquids

I feel so off when I don't post on the right day, so I will post for yesterday and today! Yesterday was great I only had one protein shake which equals about 70 grams of protein. I also ran my miles. Today I am getting ready to run and then I will have a protein shake and that's it! Until next time, Keep the Faith!
sheilamj1fan

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Messed up AGAIN!

:hungry: :paranoid :hungry::paranoid :hungry: :paranoid :hungry: :paranoid :hungry: :paranoid :hungry: :paranoid :hungry: :paranoid :hungry: :paranoid   Be BLESSED
sheilamj1fan

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Post Opt Day 12

Wow everyday I am losing weight! I've lost a total of 16.1 pounds...I'm loving this. I know it has a lot to do with the liquids, but as long as I am working out hard the pounds will continue to fall off. Cool beans!! I'm ready to fit in my old clothes to really see the change, but I will have to wait to lose about another 15 pounds. Anyway....all is GREAT!!   Be BLESSED
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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01/11/07 D-DAY !

Well my time is almost here and I am somewhat calm (surprisingly). I feel good! I'm going home and clean a little bit and get my hospital bag together for my two day hospital stay. I will get there at 5:30am and I'm guessing the sugery will be at 7:00am. That's about it...so no stress to because I'm too BLESSED!   Sheila   Be BLESSED!
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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March Goal!

I'm setting a goal to lose 15lbs this month!! I need to increase my cardio and also my EATING. I know I eat about 500 or less calories a day and that is not healthy. Yesterday I had a half of sausage w/ not even a half of "biscuit" and gravy for breakfast, no lunch and no dinner. I don't get hungry anymore. It has been seven weeks since surgery and I still have a lot of restriction.   Clothes update: I'm in a pair of pants I have worn in over two years!!!! :clap2: :clap2: I knew I wasn't suppose to throw them away!!!! Anyway, I'm excited about the things to come!!!! I'm expecting everything I touch to prosper!!   Be Blessed   Coming soon... Diva Style Cosmetic Consultants, Inc.
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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Another Pound Off ME!!

I am soo excited about the pounds coming off! I mean I work out hard enough...I can really get use to this!!! 28 pounds in less than six weeks!   Be Blessed!
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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Pain

The pain is a little better today, but I'm ready for it to go!!! I thank the Lord for today, I feel much better. Praise God!!!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:
sheilamj1fan

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Day 2 Post Opt

Today is okay, I'm trying to get the shakes down. I mixed the 3oz. protein shot w/ 3oz. of skim milk,Splenda and two ice cubes together in the blender. I could only get about 60cc down. I will keep trying...next time I won't use the blender. I think the blender makes it too thick. Other than that I am good. I'm not in any pain what so ever. I am ready for the puree stage, oh yeah and the mushies!!   Be BLESSED!
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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70 NASTY POUNDS GONE FOREVER!!!!

I'm surprising myself all over again, I'm at :clap2:183 :clap2:(thanks to liquids)and I am working it out!! I can NOT BELIEVE THAT I HAVE LOST A TOTAL OF 70:whoo: POUNDS!!! 13:clap2: pounds to GOAL!!! Be blessed!
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