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Read more about 6 Month Bandiversary!

6 Month Bandiversary!

Today it has been 6 months since my surgery.I have lost 68 pounds so far and feeling great! I just finished 3 miles on the treadmill all at one time. 6 months ago I couldn't even think about 5 minutes on the treadmill. What a change! I am happy to say I have had zero complications with the band. No stuck episodes, no nausea, no vomiting. Granted I am only at 3.5 cc but I am feeling awesome and just wanted to share. I am so thankful for my band and what it has helped me accomplish so far. Don't r

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• BB12
• May 10, 201214 yr

Read more about Omg! What Is That???

Omg! What Is That???

Laying in bed this morning and my arm hits something on my leg...I think to myself...what the hell? Turns out I have a hip and leg bone that has been hiding in my thigh for at least 3 decades. Needless to say it's pretty cool to find all these bones that have always been there but have been hiding...collar bones, shoulder bones, now hip bones...oh and I am even seeing ankles too, real ankles and not cankles. Just thought I would post this in my blog today. Feels good.

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• BB12
• April 7, 201214 yr

Read more about 60 Pounds Gone!

60 Pounds Gone!

Just thought I would post in the blog. Haven't posted in a while. Today I weighed and I am down 60 pounds! Very pleased considering I had failed at every diet out there. I will say the band is not an easy way out, it definitely requires a mindset change and lots of committment. I will say though that having support from family is the best thing ever too. However, I don't think I have support from my dad. He's never really been around and when I do talk to him on the phone it was always a lecture

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• BB12
• March 28, 201214 yr

Read more about 2 Weeks Post-op

2 Weeks Post-op

Well, it's been a while since I last wrote on here. Just been trying to concentrate on eating right, getting in my protein, protein, protein! I have found the only protein shake I can tolerate is the Muscle Milk light in chocolate. Only 100 calories, 5g of carbs, and 15g of protein. I will admit since I am into the mushy/soft stage that I have been worried about eating "food" again and not losing weight anymore. Then I have to slap myself back to reality and realize what I am eating now is in no

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• BB12
• December 23, 201114 yr

Read more about 5 Days Post-op

5 Days Post-op

Well day 5 is almost over. Rode in the car today for the first time since surgery. I am still pretty tender in the area where I believe my port is. Hopefully this is normal. Some bumps and turns were a little painful. Walked around the mall some. Now Im home resting after having my dinner. 1/2 cup of blended chicken soup and 2 tsp of creamed potatoes. So full dont even want to think about food. My follow up appointment isnt until the 27th and I have scales here at home but not sure if I trust th

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• BB12
• December 15, 201114 yr

Read more about Day 1 After Lap Band

Day 1 After Lap Band

First day after surgery and I'm sore. I have sneezed today and boy does that hurt too. I have been up walking around the house but thats about it. Just up and down today. Fluids have been well today. Been keeping track of my intake and output. Breakfast: 2 ounces Nectar Protein Shake 2 ounces Gelatin Drink. Then every 20 minutes eating some ice chips. Lunch: 2 ounces of Broth 2 ounces Propel Zero. More ice chips between. Dinner: 2 ounces protein drink 2 ounces Broth. More ice chips. Able to keep

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• BB12
• December 11, 201114 yr