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BabyGotBack's Journal

A blog by BabyGotBack in General

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BabyGotBack's Journal, a weight loss surgery blog by BabyGotBack on BariatricPal. 46 entries on surgery, recovery and progress.

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Post of day Ten

I had a really good day, up until dinner time. I pureed to runny some Campbells Select Clam Chowder and ate the whole thing, 15 ounces and on top of that I had liquids right before and right after. I have felt nauseous and FULL for over an hour and sick!!!! I didn't realize I had to follow bandster rules about liquids even on my liquid stage. I KNEW I should only eat half, but I didn't feel full WHILE eating it so I ate it all. I was told to have a small portion than stop, we won't always feel

Post of day 9

Today I am tired. I am not getting enough calories and have been cleaning the house and organizing, etc. This is what I have eaten so far:   Breakfast: 1 cup Gano Mocha Coffee with soy milk; 200 cal, 6 g. protien   Lunch: Creamy split pea, 1 cup: 120 cal, 9 g. protein   Snack: Nectar Protein Shake, Strawberry Kiwi (90 cal, 23 grms of protein) with 1 cup soy milk( 100 cal, 6 grms protien   Snack: 1 drinkable dannon light and fit;60 cal, 5 grms protien   Dinner: tortilla soup with shr

My Measurements

I am post op day 8 and wanted to post my measurements so I can look back on them when I plateau or feel discouraged.   Arms: rt. 14 1/2, lft. 14 inches Chest: 43" Upper chest (under arm pit): 23 1/2 Waist: 32" Hips (upper part of butt): 46 1/2 (lower part of butt): 47 Thigh: rt. 27" lft. 27" Calf: rt. 15" lft. 15" forearm: rt. 10" lft. 10" wrists: 6 14"

Post of day 8

I feel really good this morning!!!! I woke up with tight restriction, had my coffee with soymilk and am catching up on my band family. I have had some really nice emails and PM's of people thanking me for the encouragement I have given and it makes what I have done even more worth it to me. Can this be a new ministry for me??? I love to help others and encourage them. That makes me VERY happy!:clap2: It makes me feel like God has really blessed my decision and is using me to help others. God

Post Op day 7

I am feeling great!!!!!!!!!! Still super restricted in the morning, like someone is squeezing my stomach with their hand.   Breakfast: 1 cup gano mocha coffee and Silk Vanilla Soy milk; 200 calories, 6 grams of protein   Lunch: 1/2 cup split pea soup, 70 cal, 9 grams protien   1 cup cream of corn, 120 cal, 4 grms protien (gave me severe gas, bloating, stomach ache and diahrea. I have never been sensitive to corn and this was completley liquid)   Snack: Carnation good start and soy milk

Post Op day 6

I had to go with my mom to the doctors, got home to leave again to pick up the kids and then straight to Ikea. At least I got in about 1 1/2 hours walking, but didn't get too eat much.   Breakfast=1 cup gano coffee and soy milk; 200 cal, 6 protein   Lunch= 1 cup broth 0 calories   Snack= Nectar Protein drink, fuzzy navel, 90 cal, 23 grms protein   Dinner=Creamy split pea soup, 130 calories, 9 grams protein     1 Vitamin water=120 calories   Total Calories= 540, Total Prote

Day 5 Post Op

I woke up feeling very restricted, like someone is squeezing my stomach. This is what I have had so far:   Breakfast (8am): 1 cup of Gano Mocha Coffee with soy milk; 200 cal, 6 grm protein     Snack (10-11am): Light and Fit Smoothie, 7 oz.; 60 calories, 5 grms protein   Lunch: Anderson's creamy split pea 15 ounces; 260 calories, 0 fat, 18 grams of protein   Snack: Carnation Good start with soy milk; 230 calories, 11 grms protein   Dinner: Cream Chicken Soup; 1 cup; 70 calories and

Day 4 Post Op

I have not journaled since before surgery. The trip was good. We accidentaly drove into Mexico instead of parking in the San Diego side. Thankfully, Rene came and got us and drove my mom's car to the hotel. The hotel was awesome, Dr. Ortiz and his staff were awesome. The surgery went very well. I did have sensitivity to the anesthesia so I vomitted 2 times after surgery. I went home on Saturday and helped drive home on Sunday since my mom was so tired she was falling asleep!!:faint: I had bad

Day 4 of Pre Op

I am doing so much better today! Breakfast: Protein shake-250 calories   Lunch: Lean Cuisine, 390, corn=120, shredded cheese=50 total=560   Dinner: Lean Cuisine, 280 cal, corn 100, dash of spaghetti sauce 30 cal, some shredded turkey 100 cal. Total= 510+ Total for the day- 1320   Green tea=20 ounces h20=20 ounces   I am feeling good mentally. I have energy. I am getting nervous the closer it gets. I weighed in today at 184.5. I started at 190 on day 1 of preop. On ay 2 of pre op

Day 3 of Pre Op

Today has been great so far! I had a protein shake for breakfast. Ended up wearing most of it. It spattered all over my sweater, car, Ruben and the backseat!!!:omg: I also had a Lean Cuisine with a little shredded turkey on the side. The extra protein helped a lot. Someone on one of the threads said that Lean Cuisine has high carbs and carbs make me more hungry. They said to buy the South Beach diet ones since they have more protein. I am also drinking some green tea. I feel satisfied and ha

2nd day Pre Op diet

I feel so much better today. I had my shake about 11 am. I think having it too early left me too hungry. I took a Green T to curb my appetite. It also takes the edge off.   Breakfast, 11 am: Protein shake; 1 scoop vanilla protein 90 cal., 1 1/2 cups soy milk 150 cal, 1 small banana 70 calories, 2 splenda packets, cinnamon, and crushed ice. total calories= 310 calories 1 Green T   Lunch, 2:15pm: Lean Cuisine; chicken and rice, with side of apple crisp 340 calories plus a side of green b

Desperate feelings about food

feel really desperate right now. I can't explain how I feel, I am trying to sort it our as I feel it. My husband wants to take me out dancing. I don't want to go. He wants to go out and celebrate my banding next week. He is being careful to eat before we go, not in front of me and is not going to eat at the restaurant where the dancing is. I feel like if I can't eat, it's not worth going. Today is day 1 of my pre op and I am not going to blow it. My husband won't let me either. Why do I feel t

Day 1 Pre Op diet (for the 2nd time due to reschedule)

Here I am on day 1 of pre op. I gained 5 pounds since my first pre op!! OOPPSS on the Un-Diet. I am glad to be on a more controlled program. Breakfast: Protein Shake , 250 calories Lunch: Lean Cuisine, Jumbo Rigatoni with Meatballs, 8 g fat, 390 calories Dinner: Lean cuisine, shrimp scampi 240 calories and mushrooms, 150 cal.   I took a Green T appetite suppresant because I was starving. I just made my lunch and the appetite suppresant is kicking in. I also have been drinking my water.  

I feel ANXIOUS!!!!

My surgery is not until January 5 and I feel so anxious!!! I feel like it is never going to happen! So, I made the decision to be proactive toward my decision to get the lapband and began to exercise again. My preop diet doesn't start until Dec. 29 or 30? So, not for another 9 or 10 days. It almost feels unreal. I want to be charting my meals, stats, etc. I feel so ready. I think being on here helps so much and all that I am learning in advance. I read Dr. Ortiz's book and it has helped tremen

2nd Day of Pre Op diet

Today is my 2nd day of Pre Op. I am hungry, but feel good. I had energy even if I am only having about 800 calories or so a day! I am having my protein shake for breakfast, Lean Cuisine for Lunch/Dinner. They are such small portions. It makes me realize that my portions were enormous! I could normally eat 4-5 of those little Lean Cuisine plates. I weighed in today at 182. The scale at my mom's last week said 185. I was also premenstrual. I am waiting for Dr. Ortiz's book to come. I can

1st day of pre op diet

Today I started my pre op diet. I had a protein drink for breakfast and lean cuisine for lunch/dinner. I feel good, but I have a headache. I can't believe next week Sunday, I will be in my hotel room (God willing)!   I got my recipe book "Eating Well after weight loss surgery" by Patt Levine. It is really great! She is a chef that has had a lot of recipes in Gourment Magazine. She is also a lap bander.   I am excited to try new recipes. They are also designed to make for your family. You ju

More patient testimonials

I loved my experience with Dr Ortiz, I would recommend him to anyone. I'm an RN and I did a lot of investigating before surgery. I was considering using another Dr and then I called Don Mills at Inamed/Allergen to review my options and I chose Dr Ortiz after speaking to him. I didn't visit with him or the the clinic beforehand because I live in New Jersey and I scheduled my surgery for 2 weeks to the date that I called. I can tell you that my surgery lasted around 30 minutes and he fixed 2 herni

1 week before lapband surgery

I start my preop diet on Sunday. The diet consists of a protein shake for breakfast, a lean cuisine for lunch and dinner. My surgery date is Dec. 18, 2006. I reallly can't believe that my life is about to change. I will lose the weight this time and keep it off! I am weighing 185 right now. My first goal will be 155. My second goal which I plan on doing slower and gradual is 135 or so? My friend Monica had the lapband put in a year ago and she did very well. She lost fifty pounds and has had no

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