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Adventure Bootcamp here I come!

Hello my fellow bandsters,   After much debate with myself, back and forth and indecision I have signed up for a 4 week outdoor bootcamp with a girlfriend. I was going to do cardio kickboxing but at this point feel the bootcamp will be better. I'm nervous, excited and ready to go. Not looking forward to a 4:50am wakeup but it'll be worth it.   I have a doctors appointment tomorrow. I'm glad to be seeing the doctor since I am hoping to get my first fill. Not feeling any restriction at this point and I'm almost 2 months post surgery. I have been feeling really nauseaus lately (NOT expecting a baby) and its not when I'm eating its random and frequent so I want to ask the doctor about that too not sure if its the band or just me.   That's about it for now.   Wishing everyone a great week!    
LeeLee76

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Moving Onwards And Upwards

Its been a while since I have blogged, just haven't had the time, energy or desire I suppose.. I had a follow up with the doctor yesterday and am 9 months post-op and sooooo not where I expected to be. I've lost maybe 30lbs total and now have 9.4 in my 14 band.   I feel pretty good overall but disappointed at the same time. I know everyone is different but I honestly expected my weightloss to be greater at this point in the game, I'm still doing my kickboxing class every morning, hitting the gym and started hiking too. Just can't seem to break out of this rut. And yes, I do follow my diet although I can be accused of skipping meals on occassion which I know is not a good thing.   For some time I have been considering converting from the lap-band to the bypass and think I'm ready to go ahead with it. I've discusssed it with my doctors office and they aren't against it at all. I feel that this will be more suitable to me and my particular lifestyle and will work better for me long term. I'm not knocking the band at all trust me. I just need to wait for the new bariatric surgeon to get my medical records and I can meet with him. Hoping the process isn't lenghthy as I'm itching to do it soon. With any luck I'll have it before summer.   Hope all is well with my band friends and family!
LeeLee76

LeeLee76

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Feeling good!

Today was day 2 back at the gym and I was amazed at myself.. I figured after having not been in over 2 wks I would be sluggish and out of shape a bit but surprisingly I managed an hour of intense cardio both days and yesterday I worked my legs w/ the circuit training and today I worked my arms with weights. What a great feeling!! I'm trying to find a cardio kickboxing class I can take a few days a week but might need to join a different gym to take it.   On another note, I was supposed to start on the mushies this week but am feeling like I want to do another week of just liquids. I have no interest in eating baby food or going through the trouble of pureeing the food myself. Wonder if t his is ok? any thoughts?   I'm still 4 weeks away before I can even have my first fill. I don't feel any time of restriction in the sense that I can drink normally I even guzzled my water today (oops). I'm not sure how I would be with food but I'm sure I'll find out in the next 2-3 wks when I'm cleared to move on to the next stage..   Thats about all for now. Hope everyone is having a great week and have an even better weekend! :D
LeeLee76

LeeLee76

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Looking at the bright side

Decided enough was enough, no more moping around the house over my failed relationship. By no means will it be easy but I'll do what I need to for me. I even have two dates set up for this weekend. Yikes! haven't "dated" in over 4 years lol.   I think I have found a cardio kickboxing class near home that has early morning classes so I'm excited to check that out. I hear its a tough workout but great for total body sculpting and firming which I want of course.   I finally stepped on the scale this morning and I'm down a total of 22.4 lbs since my surgery date on 7/26. By no means is i a ton of weight but it sure is a start! I have my next appointment on 8/24 and back to work on 8/25. I don't have any fluid in my band and won't get a fill for at least another 2 weeks. Hopefully I feel some restriction when I switch to solid foods even without having any fluid in the band.   Hope everyone has had a great week and have an even better weekend!!
LeeLee76

LeeLee76

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Revision Surgery Scheduled For Next Week

Its been a very long time since I have been on.. I went through all of the hoops and finally got authorization to do the lap band to RNY revision surgery and I'm scheduled for next Wednesday. My new surgeon said if he had seen me original he never would have suggested the band for me. I'm nervous yet excited at the same time. I hear recovery is a bit longer so I'm expecting that. I hear different opions on the success rate. Anyone have any thoughts or know of anyone that has had the revision surgery, how they are doing and wait loss after the revision? I know everyone is different, all bodies are different but I'm sure hoping I have more success this time around.   Hope all is well!
LeeLee76

LeeLee76

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Pea Soup Anyone....

Well, the weather here in MA is miserable and rainy, best described as pea soup!! Definitely makes you want to burrow under the covers and sleep sleep sleep lol..   Decided to reach out and see if anyone has some feedback. Since my most recent fill, I find that I have an aversion to a lot of foods or smells of certain foods, or a feeling of mild nausea should I say. And I'm not expecting. Not sure if this is just me or if its the fill. I have noticed much more tightness or feeling sort of stuck if I don't eat really slow and take much more time between bites so I'm thinking maybe too much fluid in there.   Any feedback or thoughts?   Thanks and be well!
LeeLee76

LeeLee76

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First day back to work!

Today was my first day back to work after being out 30 days. It was easy to adjust and thankfully I wasn't swamped so I could catch up on my emails. One of my co-workers who is a good friend, she's the only one in the office other than my boss that knows about my surgery hugged me tight and said you look absolutely amazing. It was such a great feeling.   I'm a little aprehensive about the whole eating thing at work. My schedule is so crazy and I work a lot of overtime. I pretty much end up having lunch and dinner at work but sometimes we're so busy that I don't end up eating and I know I can't do that w/ the band. I usually bring my food its just getting time to eat it. One day at a time.   I go back to the doctor on 9/14, little over my 6 weeks post-op and I'm wondering if they will do a fill at that time. Time will tel.   Hope everyone has a great weekend!    
LeeLee76

LeeLee76

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Feeling great!

Feeling great today! I went for a nice long walk before work this morning, a walk on my dinner break and I have so much energy I might just go to the gym after work as well.. sounds a little crazy I know..   I'm scouring the websites for some different low fat recipes for Cod and Haddock. I eat mostly those two and chicken and don't want to become bored too quickly. Also, does anyone have any recommendations for breakfast things that are really quick, easy to make and can be eaten in the car or on the run? I have an hour commute to work and work a ton of overtime so generaly I do not eat my meals at home and breakfast is a must.   I made a pact with myself. I'm going to try not to weigh myself for the next 2 weeks, until 9/14 when I go to the doctor for what could be my first fill. I want to concentrate on eating right and finding that spot where I feel full rather than stressing about what my scale says. With any luck when I arrive at the doctors office I will be pleasantly surprised.   Hope everyone in bandland had a great week and have a wonderful and safe Labor Day weekend!    
LeeLee76

LeeLee76

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