mint2bskiny
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Good morning! Im great this morning. Only 4 days till my first fill!!! WOOOHOOO Wel have to think a half pound is still good! Im ready for my fill they say you start losing weight when you get restriction! yippie! Congrats that you arnt so nervous about your right decision to get the band! Im glad you decided it was for you!
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I as well went home the same day with in about 3 hours. I had no complications and even drove about 4 hours home from the hospital it was done at.
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So...how are things going. are you excited! Its coming up soon! I am still excited about getting mine done. i have had some up and down emotionalm oments but wouldnt trade it for a minute! I am ready to start weight loss again I hit 14lbs and stalled. But they say its normal in first 4-6 weeks.
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Ready for a fill! I would like to have weight loss again! Im still empty 28 days out and not losing.
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Hey girl how are you doing today? Oh i forgot to tell you. about the water...I order a childs size glass of water when i go out but sip on it until I order my food. Then when i order I put it beside my husband or ask the wait staff to take it. Then when i get home from dinner I will have a drink if i need it.
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March Madness Challenge
mint2bskiny replied to size10again's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Well my days are almost up for march maddness and I dont think I am going to make my goal. I am still 6.8 lbs away from it. Tho I lost 10lbs so far I am proud of myself. I have reached the point of bandster hell with no fill and a full appitite. I cant wait till next week to see if my first fill may help to jump start my weight loss again! BUT CONGRATS to all you bandsters out there. i realize my goal shouldnt be 15 lbs in one month anymore! haha I guess I shot a bit to far! But I will still up date untill the end of it! -
Crazy appointment with my PCP yesterday..
mint2bskiny replied to spoiltmom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good work to you! And really my PCP had no idea what the band was all about I had to tell him about it too! I just dont talk to him about it unless he ask how things are going. The slower the weight loss the better it is and also gives your mind and body to catch up with the skinny you! -
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headed to the hospital
mint2bskiny replied to msann72's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congratulations!!!!! Good luck and quick recovery -
Well, today is day 26 of being banded. *feb 25/11* I lost about 11lb with in the first 2 weeks of being on clear liquids then lost about 3 more lbs over the last two weeks. I have ben discouraged because I am not losing pounds. I know this is normal and I can tell my clothes are falling off and it feels great. However, I am getting in 60-80 protein and 40-60 fat and 700 -800 calories and 20 -50 carbs. Most carbs have been thru mash sweet potato or yogart. This has been shedding the inches but not weight. Today I decided to start the Atkins induction phase. NO SURGAR and NO more than 20 carbs for 2 weeks. I am very nervous because I am still on the mushy phase of my band so I have little choices to go by. But I am hoping it jump starts my weight loss again. DOES anyone have any other ideas??? Please if you do let me know! LOL I would love to do somthing other than eggs all day! haha I do walk atleast 10 min a day and most of 3x a week I walk 45 min a day. Im up for anyones advice. Also does this sound like it should work?? Im going crazy here!
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Thank you for your replies. I really needed someone else's take on the situation. I have heard it is normal to stall in weightloss its just i am sooo scared im going to do something wrong and gain weight and be discouraged. i told my self before the band that it was a TOOL to help me lose weight and its a life time change not a diet. so now here i am going back to wanting to DIET again. lol its ony natural that i want to diet. lol I wonder how people change that thinking?
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Well, today is day 26 of being banded. *feb 25/11* I lost about 11lb with in the first 2 weeks of being on clear liquids then lost about 3 more lbs over the last two weeks. I have ben discouraged because I am not losing pounds. I know this is normal and I can tell my clothes are falling off and it feels great. However, I am getting in 60-80 protein and 40-60 fat and 700 -800 calories and 20 -50 carbs. Most carbs have been thru mash sweet potato or yogart. This has been shedding the inches but not weight. Today I decided to start the Atkins induction phase. NO SURGAR and NO more than 20 carbs for 2 weeks. I am very nervous because I am still on the mushy phase of my band so I have little choices to go by. But I am hoping it jump starts my weight loss again. DOES anyone have any other ideas??? Please if you do let me know! LOL I would love to do somthing other than eggs all day! haha I do walk atleast 10 min a day and most of 3x a week I walk 45 min a day. Im up for anyones advice. Also does this sound like it should work?? Im going crazy here
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Hi how are you today! What day do you start your pre op diet? I use unflavored portein powder and mix 1tsp. of sugar free fat free pudding mix in it and used SILK unsweetened almond milk. Like 2 carbs in the whole drink!!!
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I am only 3.5 weeks out banded but my NUT recomended penutbutter on my mushies. I usually eat 1 tbs about once a day I buy the Smart Choice brand that only has 6 carbs in 2 tbs. ITS so delicious creamy or chunky. I havnt had any problems and it actually keeps me satisfied for a long period of time.
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March Madness Challenge
mint2bskiny replied to size10again's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My march maddness update so far...im 245.6 down 10 lbs since feb28 and goal is to be 240 by the end of march...im almost there! -
wk 5-2 1/2 PLATEAU!
mint2bskiny replied to punk.sauce's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Dont give up! I know the feling right now im 3 weeks post op and. Am stuk at 246 and 346.6 for a solid 6 days now. I asked so many peopke and nutrtionist wat to do. They say dont panic. Get ur protein and water in snd wait for your body to heal. I get my first fill the 29th and almost get mad thinking i may stay this weight till then. But keep strong there are other people going thru same thing. We didnt go under the knife for nothing!!! Stay positive. -
NSV - I'm super excited!!!
mint2bskiny replied to Timoyal's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congratulations girl!!! Really it is a huge accomplishment!! I put on a shirt this morning and when i sat down in my car i realized it was so big it was showing my goods! lol So i went to walmart and got a NORMAL XL shirt. i almost cried!!! Congrats again. -
I am on mushies right now and i love to eat cottage cheese. of coarse i eat the fat free. I dont have problems with anything much except for baked apples that are mushed up. they wont digest and come back up. Ive been eating a lot of chicken salad made with dark meat *has more protein and white meat is kind of dry * also tuna salad. and cheese! i eat babybell cheese and soft cheeses like swiss cheese. laughing cow makes awsome soft cheese! I got a recipie from some post a while back that say to eat ricotta cheese layered with marinara sauce and topped w mozzarella. its mock lasagna. ITS AWSOME! i eat it alot too! oh and avacados. i been eating those. granted i havnt lost but 2 lbs in last week since been on mushies but i have lost a lot more inches in last week. I know my weight number will go down eventually but im ok with losing dress sizes too!!! good luck and look back and the pre operation tab and there is a post on there about mushies and recipies!
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WHAT IS ON YOUR DO NOT EAT LIST?
mint2bskiny replied to lovemysgt's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have not had my first fill yet but i know that i cannot eat tortillas or apples i tried one bite and chewed chewed chewed. but i still got a funny stabbing feeling. It may have been nothing but dont think im ganna try that again. also with the apples they seem to come right back up as well. even chewed really good but some reason when i eat baked apples soaked in water and stevia they come back up. -
I am SO thankful for my band!
mint2bskiny replied to size10again's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
congratulations! So excited for you! I know the feeling. I am only 3 weeks out today and am enjoying life so much more already! I am down 15lbs since surgery day and down 28lbs since pre op diet. I feel fantastic. I have 82lbs to go to goal but you know the journey so far has been a good one. Congratulations again and good job for keeping protein shakes and bars with you! -
Banded 3/4, Questions!
mint2bskiny replied to MoTown22's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I to measured out about a cup of food and at first I was not hungry at all. Then over the last few days I have actually started wanting it all and then some. I had an episode where I ate too much thick soup and it kind of had a burning feeling in the middle of my chest. I too burped and the food come up with it. its not really considered vomiting to me because there was no bile or horrible heaving involved. LOL. THANK GOODNESS! But as far as the mushies go it pretty easy to maintain with it. I gained 1 lb back over the last week because I started eating different things. *and started TOM and want EVERYTHING under the sun* but i stay on track with my 1 cup of food. The nutritionist told me if i need more than 1 cup just spread it out and make sure its the right choices that im eating more of. to know that i am full...i usually have to hiccup but they say everyone has a different full feeling. GOOD LUCK congrats on your weight loss so far!!! -
I was banded 2/24/11 and down 14lbs so far. all of my scrubs are fitting loser and im starting to feel good! I get a fill in 2 weeks and so looking forward to it! Congrats to all of you above YALL have done wonderful!
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Any february bandsters out there?
mint2bskiny replied to TexasNurseMom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I went to my fist Post Op appointment today! It was great. They say I am healing beautifully and that my port feels good and I am going back on 3/29/11 for my first fill! AWSOME cant wait. Hope it gives me a little bit more full feeling. Things havnt been bad though. I finally moving to the mushies and cant wait! If I see another can of broth (untill my fill LOL) Im ganna scream! HEHE. Well just dropping in for update. CONGRATS TO ALL YOU FEB BANDSTERS!!! -
Surgery date moved UP....need a pep talk (long, sorry)
mint2bskiny replied to slm2007's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It is perfectly normal to be scared. Im not going to lie. I drove almost 4 hours to get to my surgery clinic and the night before thought about bolting! But I told myself it has been a long journey in life down the unhealty road and it was time to do somthing good for my life. I went thru with the surgery and the moment I woke up I told the nurse " I wish I were born skinny" she laughed and told me "you were but it was the wrong choices that got you here but not to worry that this will be by far the BEST decision you ever made for your self" I believe she was right. It is only day 15 for me and I am already loving it! I dont have a fill yet but just knowing that I have made the best choice really helps! I have lost a total of 11.9lbs since my surery and I enjoy every second I have now. I think most of the enjoyment is the fact that one day I will be healthy and be able to get out and enjoy life rather than feeling sorry for my fat self. I know Im not the best motivational speaker there is but I will tell you that this decision can change your life and be ONE of the best decisions you ever make. I have had no complication (even had a hernia repair with lapband) and feel great!!! Good luck on your journey and we are all ehere to help keep you motivated before and after.
