LadyDiva618

I will be there my friend.

I don't feel guility at all. I am just saying I beleive I started going back to my regular routine way to early. I started working at both of my jobs 2 weeks after my surgery. Job one is a desk job and Job two is working at a day care so you can imagine how my days there went. You are right I have no controll over this but this time I will not try to speed up the healing process. It's hard being super women.

I can't wait to get to that point! Congrats!

Wow September has started pretty interesting for me hasn’t it? Well today I went to see my Doctor and he said he will have to replace my port because it’s infected. So next Tuesday is my surgery date. I am little disappointed with myself because I did everything by the book and I didn’t take care of myself properly. It was like a punch to the stomach when he told me this. So what cause my port to get infected? The term self-inflicted unintentionally comes in mind. I remember some of you guys telling me to take in easy 3 weeks after my surgery. Remember back in May when I was set up and helping out at those many graduation parties. Some of you guys commented Take it easy and be careful. And I did but somewhere down the line something happened and this was the result. I can go on and on about what I may have or may not did right but I am not. It is time for me to get over it and move forward! Am I happy with the band? Hell yeah I am! When I start this journey I was 267 and as of today I am 205! It sucks that I have to get my port replace so soon but so far the band has been taking care of me and now I need to take care of my band. This time around I will definitely take it easy. Meaning I am going to sit my a$$ down and let my incisions heal properly! My only concern is my work outs. I started adding new routines and I wonder how this is going to affect me? I will think of something. Well at least I will have a short work week next week Anyway what is going on with my St. Louis Cardinals? Thanks for reading

Congrats keep the momentum going!

I remember my bucket list. I am 4 month post op and I am slowing added new foods into my healthy lifestyle! Just remember to chew chew chew and chew. I had a thin crust pizza with the works the other day and I just chew chew chew and chew. Also I went running the following morning to burn it off. Anyway have at with your "food funeral" and see you on the other side!

Yes Blurred lines is a must! I have David Guetta Sexy B*tch and Titanium part of my workout playlist. I even added my Old Jock Jams CDs LOL. Anyway I hope this article will helps http://www.sparkpeople.com/blog/blog.asp?post=the_100_best_workout_songs_of_2012

I am a runner (well jogger) and I haven't noticed any port pain... yet. I was banded on May 1st and I started running 1 month ago. I wish I can give you some advice but congrats on starting running!

Happy Labor Day Everyone! Well I am back from Branson and I feel great and relaxed! So how did I do? Lets just say I am afraid to step on the Wii Fit today and I will try again this Saturday! What happened? Don't laugh at me but I left my snack bag at home! I blame my one track mind. Friday after my post I started getting my things together and I thought I put my snacks in my backpack. Well 100 miles out and when we stop at KFC that is when I realize that I left my snacks at home! Ugh! So I ended up eating a grilled chicken breast and ate half a serving a cole slaw. Lunch kept me full until 9pm that night. Then there was dinner and another sigh. Why am I keep on sighing? Because I think I did bad and I had slice of thin crust pizza for dinner!!!! It was a small piece and I was terrified that I was going to have a stuck episodes! But I just chew, chew, chew, chew and chew. I was happy and the band was happy. I am thinking this all may change once I get my first filled. Anyway, I am tired of writing about food. I did work out every day while I was in Branson. Since I left my healthy snack bag at home I work out every chance I had. On average I was burning an additional 800 each day I was there. One morning when I was running my little nephew was cheering me on when I was about to finish my run! That brought me so much joy! :wub: Sorry I had to mention that! Me and my sister went to the outlet stores down there. I really didn't buy any clothes even though I had my big sis with me. I am still having problems with clothes shopping but I am slowly getting over it. Don't worry I did buy something from the outlet... I brought me some Yankee Candles! If I could I will spend my whole paycheck on Yankee Candles! These are the only candles I buy and they are my weakness! Tomorrow I go back to reality and I will not let work interfere with me this month. I am going to continue doing positive this month because this is who I am and it helps me to move forward. Also tomorrow I am starting "Operation I Want Michelle Obama Arms!" This will be interesting. Wish me Luck and thanks for reading!

Well I did! I am ending the month of August right…. I am going on a Family Trip! Once again my mom plans a nice getting away for the family. Where are we going? Branson Missouri! I am too excited because me and my family really needed this. So what is my plan for this trip? I have packed healthy snacks for the road. I grab a couple of packets of tuna so if we do stop at a fast food restaurant on our way there I will order a salad and add the tuna in the salad. I will try my best to make good food choices when we eat out and I have my restaurant card handy. I will work out for an hour each day that I am there. Well my parents will be here soon but I wanted to give you guys an update. I almost forgot I didn’t buy the kids ice cream but they did get suckers. There at 60 calories in a tootsie roll pop! Who knew? Thanks for reading.

I had an hamburger a 2 weeks ago. I just flatten the bun and just chew chew chew and chew. It took me about 45 mins to finish. I am still add new foods to my lifestyle but I am taking it one day at a time.

I used Atkins brand ready to drink protein shakes and Muscle Milk Cookies and Cream. As for preparation I just keep myself busy and gain an addiction to Candy Crush. Sugar Free popsicles was my best friend during my pre op diet. Good luck to you and I will see you on the other side!

Congrats!

Thank you for sharing and good luck.

http://luxcoaching.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/cravings-sample.jpg I hope this helps

I know my past couple of post I have been so sad but I promise this will be my last one for this month. Yesterday was another sad day for me. First let me say my co worker is fine and he moved into his apartment today. I was on my way to my support group and I stop by the day care to say Hi to the kids. When my sister pulled me to the side and told me one of our kids mother died will giving birth. This news hurt my heart so bad. All I could think about was those poor babies. I was upset I came home and put on my workout clothes and ran 3 miles. It was a great run but I didn't make it to group. It sucked tho because we were having a potluck called "Taste of Success!" Everyone was supposed to make bariatric friendly food then walk it off after the meeting. I hate that I missed it but I didn't want to be such a downer at our event. Moving forward I will spend this last 8 days doing things that makes me happy... So what makes me happy? Taking care of others. I am thinking about taking the day care kids out for ice cream next Friday (since that is pay day). And I am going to bake my co workers something because they supported me during my incident last week. Don't worry guys I won't over do it with the sweets and if I do I will run 3 more miles! Anyway God is good and the Devil is a liar! Thanks for Reading

Cheetos Puffcorn Flaming hot kind 42 pieces for 150 calories this replaces my flaming hot Cheetos fix (21 pieces for 160 calories)

Welcome to the other side. I took 2 weeks off from both of my jobs. I could of returned back to work a week later but I was so overwhelm with excitement I took another week so I can prepare myself mentally .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wKyXA_nMVQ This video explain what been going on with me in the past 2 weeks. I am such a young old head! I am going to warn you guys I am going to be venting! So why I do I hate fake people because they are stabbers and lairs. I know most of my flaws but I will say this I am not fake! The only thing that is fake about me is the hair weave that is in my hair! So what happened? One on my good friend (coworker) had a house fire 2 weekends ago and lost everything. Last Monday I came into work and my fellow coworkers ask did I hear what happened to my friend? I thought he died or something but my coworkers filled me in on what happened. So I started calling our friends outside of work to see if he was okay. Then I called my boss to let him know what happened. Finally my partner in crime (my friend) called me. I was so happy to hear from him! To give you a little background He supported me during my decision process of getting the lap band. He called me every day when I was out for my surgery to check on me. So I took this one to heart. Later on that day I went up stair to talk to someone who I thought who was my friend. She asked me did I hear what happened to my friend. I close her office door and told her I was so upset that I had to take a Xanax and that he was okay. The only reason I closed her door was because I didn’t want her neighbors to know that I am on Xanax When I got back to my office I received a phone call from one of her wannabe bosses. This girl went a told her wannabe boss that I told her what happen to my friend. So basically he didn’t know about it and I was accused telling a couple of people what happened to my friend. Well that is half true I only told people who I thought who heard from him or knew how to get ahold of them and the rest was all hearsay. Anyway as soon as I got off the phone I started to cry I was so upset that I didn’t eat lunch. My mentor ended up calming me down and I proceeded on with my day. I am hurt because I thought those two people were team players but they are not. I have done nothing to them to get this type of treatment from them. So I prayed on this and forgave them but I will forgive them because this will take some time. Moving forward…. Even though they upset me I didn’t go back to my old habit Instead of 2 big girl bottles of wine I only had two glasses. I ended up seeing my friend last Friday I brought him some comfort food and gave him a cooler full of his favorite beers. Also we raised $1415 in cash and over $280 worth gifts cards for him. That came from our group of friends. We all started crying when we finish counting the money. It was very emotional for us. All about me… I am slowly breaking out from my shell about me and buying new clothes. Since my last entry I was a size 16 but mentally I am still my old size 20. It took me a week to final wear the clothes I brought 2 weeks ago! Yesterday I decided to wear one of my outfits and I was getting so much attention… and it felt good! I also started running (jogging) and I am averaging 3 miles in 30 mins. Starting next month I want to start working on my arms. My goal is to have arms like Michelle Obama! I am 59 pounds lighter and life is good! Thanks for reading.

Welcome to the other side! I was Banded on May 1. The gas pain wasn't too bad but I had pain in my left shoulder that was the worse. Keep moving around, walk and it will pass. Good luck!

I was at a plateau a couple of months ago. I agree with gowalking Are you tracking your calories? I use My Fitness Pal when I reviewed my food log. I noticed I wasn't eating enough protein and I was doing the same type of exercise routine over and over again. So I started add and trying out different workouts. Also I went from 30 mins a day to 40 mins a day. Here is an article I found that may give you some ideas. I hopes this helps. http://www.shape.com/fitness/workouts/8-benefits-high-intensity-interval-training-hiit/slide/1

Welcome and see you on the other side soon.

I’ve been so lazy since being on vacation from both jobs but not too lazy to not workout. Thursday was my 3 month bandversary! I can’t believe it been 3 months since I’ve been banded. So what have I learned? I learned that God has blessed me with the best support system in the world. I learned I am getting much better with time. I learned how to be sociable again. Also I learned its okay to have a cheat day. So how did I celebrate my 3 month bandversary? I went shopping! I am not going to lie to you guys I’ve been avoiding shopping like the plague. It’s all mental for me. I remember going shopping and I will find a very cute outfit but it never came in my size. So I decided to save myself from the embarrassment and shop on line. I can’t do that now because I am over 50 pounds lighter. Yesterday was one of those days that I really wish my best friend Lesley was there with me. She would have told me to get over it and be proud of the fact that I am 50 pounds lighter! Anyway I started slow. I grab a size 14 and a size 16 pair of pants to try on first. The 16 fit fine but the 14 I was able to put on but wasn’t able to button up. It’s okay tho because I have a new goal now. Anyway so I tried on a size XL shirt it was a little too big so I garb a large and the large fit! I didn’t cry on anything but it was overwhelming. So I just brought the shirt and a couple of accessories but next time it will be different. I had a follow up appointment with my primary doctor. Last time I seen her I was weighing 236 pounds but yesterday I seen her weighing 214 pounds! She told me that she was very proud of me and she knows that I can do this. Also I no longer have high blood pressure and I am not longer morbidly obese just obese. So that is an improvement. Today I ran 2.5 miles and I am tired. I need to clean out my closet and get rid of my size 20 clothes and 1X shirts so I can make room for my new clothes. I don’t see that happening today so let try again tomorrow. Life is good and I am loving my band! Thanks for reading.

I did but it was low impact and it was for 5 min. I continue my workouts because I did not want to stop my workout routine. Also my Dr. said it was okay for me to do so.

Thanks sometimes I can be so hard on myself.