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Ceradad

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    Ceradad got a reaction from MarieMarie in Please list an average days food   
    Breakfast for me since my surgery has consisted mainly of a mixture of ff refried Beans, scrambled eggs (approximately 1), ff sour cream, salsa and a little shredded cheese. All this is mixed together and I eat about 1.5 cups each morning.
    lunch is normally a buffalo chicken wrap, using canned chicken mixed with some Franks buffalo wing sauce, some ff ranch dressing and some dill pickle relish. I use a spinach wrap and put about 2/3 of a cup of the chicken mixture in it. I also will eat a small spinach salad or about .5 cup of cottage cheese.< /p>
    dinner is more difficult for me with having 3 kids (12 yo daughter, 13 yo stepson and 17 yo stepson). I usually make meals, so I end up making stuff they will eat, but try to be healthy and watch my portion sizes. I try to incorporate ground turkey or use chicken breast meat as much as possible.
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    Ceradad got a reaction from Bandista in Allowing myself to restart   
    I was banded in late August of 2007. I worked my tail off to use it as a kickstart, a reboot. I was up every morning doing about 60 minutes of cardio, went to work, then back to the gym for weight training. I was a gym rat. I was married with one wonderful daughter and working in law enforcement. At my lowest weight, I had lost 135 lbs. I gained about 20 back and I was looking GOOD.
    I worked my way back onto my departments tactical team and was able to keep my weight regulated for about 4 years. I was literally the poster boy for the clinics bariatric surgery center. Really, they had a couple photoshoots with me and one with my family and did a comercial and had posters made and placed in all of their clinics.
    Then, things went south. My marriage dissolved (I left her for various reasons I won't go into), she dragged the proceedings out for over a year, and fought me tooth and nail over custody of our daughter. I lost all my momentum, had no drive for the gym anymore. Knew I had to get there, but the old excuses for not getting out of bed came back. Old eating habits slipped back into my daily routine.
    This past spring, I was waking back up to what I had allowed to happen to me, what I did to myself. I was getting back in the groove hitting the gym 9+ times a week between cardio and weight training. Then, it went south again. On an innocent play at 2B while playing softball, by foot stopped but everything else kept going. Torn ligaments in my ankle. Surgeon decided he would have to not only fix the 2 torn ligaments, but would need to tighten up all the ligaments and tendons around my right ankle.
    Now, I am fully back in the groove again after 5 months. But, I gained most of the weight I had lost. I have my work cut out for me. But, I know I can do it. I did it before, I can do it again. My weight is not my master, I am the master of my weight.
    I am still in law enforcement, and am now the Team Leader for our tactical team. I love my job and want to be the best I can be at it. I love my daughter and want to be around for her as long as possible. I will be back in the shape I was in.
    I will have one little setback on the horizon. After my last check on my ankle, the surgeon is very concerned with the stability of my left ankle as I have had problems with both going back to childhood. He is talking about doing the same surgery on that ankle also. If that is the case, at least I know what to expect and what I can and cannot do. I will have a better gameplan for it. Only dilemma will be to wait for awhile to get my weight down. Or, do I just go back to back and work my way back all at one time.
    Thanks for letting me share.
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    Ceradad got a reaction from Bandista in Allowing myself to restart   
    I was banded in late August of 2007. I worked my tail off to use it as a kickstart, a reboot. I was up every morning doing about 60 minutes of cardio, went to work, then back to the gym for weight training. I was a gym rat. I was married with one wonderful daughter and working in law enforcement. At my lowest weight, I had lost 135 lbs. I gained about 20 back and I was looking GOOD.
    I worked my way back onto my departments tactical team and was able to keep my weight regulated for about 4 years. I was literally the poster boy for the clinics bariatric surgery center. Really, they had a couple photoshoots with me and one with my family and did a comercial and had posters made and placed in all of their clinics.
    Then, things went south. My marriage dissolved (I left her for various reasons I won't go into), she dragged the proceedings out for over a year, and fought me tooth and nail over custody of our daughter. I lost all my momentum, had no drive for the gym anymore. Knew I had to get there, but the old excuses for not getting out of bed came back. Old eating habits slipped back into my daily routine.
    This past spring, I was waking back up to what I had allowed to happen to me, what I did to myself. I was getting back in the groove hitting the gym 9+ times a week between cardio and weight training. Then, it went south again. On an innocent play at 2B while playing softball, by foot stopped but everything else kept going. Torn ligaments in my ankle. Surgeon decided he would have to not only fix the 2 torn ligaments, but would need to tighten up all the ligaments and tendons around my right ankle.
    Now, I am fully back in the groove again after 5 months. But, I gained most of the weight I had lost. I have my work cut out for me. But, I know I can do it. I did it before, I can do it again. My weight is not my master, I am the master of my weight.
    I am still in law enforcement, and am now the Team Leader for our tactical team. I love my job and want to be the best I can be at it. I love my daughter and want to be around for her as long as possible. I will be back in the shape I was in.
    I will have one little setback on the horizon. After my last check on my ankle, the surgeon is very concerned with the stability of my left ankle as I have had problems with both going back to childhood. He is talking about doing the same surgery on that ankle also. If that is the case, at least I know what to expect and what I can and cannot do. I will have a better gameplan for it. Only dilemma will be to wait for awhile to get my weight down. Or, do I just go back to back and work my way back all at one time.
    Thanks for letting me share.
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    Ceradad got a reaction from Kitt3000 in Is anyone having success and enjoying their banded life?   
    I am 7 years post op. I had great success in the first 5 yrs. Over the past couple, I fell off the wagon and stopped exercising. I put quite a few of the pounds back on. This past spring, I got my arse back in gear and was making strides towards getting back to where I needed to be. Then on May 21, while playing softball, I tore 2 ligaments in my right ankle. Had surgery to repair those, tighten up all the ligaments and clean out all the debris from a lifetime of bad ankles due to sports. I am just now cleared to go back to regular duty in my department. But, I have already started back at working out and exercising more again.
    I consider my Band to be a success. The failure was me due to a horrible divorce and custody issues that I allowed to get me off track. I will get back to where I was again.
    The bad news is that it looks like I will have to have same surgery soon on my left ankle to tighten up ligaments and clean out debris. I will have my work cut out for me. But, I know what to expect and what I can and can't do this time.
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    Ceradad got a reaction from Kitt3000 in Is anyone having success and enjoying their banded life?   
    I am 7 years post op. I had great success in the first 5 yrs. Over the past couple, I fell off the wagon and stopped exercising. I put quite a few of the pounds back on. This past spring, I got my arse back in gear and was making strides towards getting back to where I needed to be. Then on May 21, while playing softball, I tore 2 ligaments in my right ankle. Had surgery to repair those, tighten up all the ligaments and clean out all the debris from a lifetime of bad ankles due to sports. I am just now cleared to go back to regular duty in my department. But, I have already started back at working out and exercising more again.
    I consider my Band to be a success. The failure was me due to a horrible divorce and custody issues that I allowed to get me off track. I will get back to where I was again.
    The bad news is that it looks like I will have to have same surgery soon on my left ankle to tighten up ligaments and clean out debris. I will have my work cut out for me. But, I know what to expect and what I can and can't do this time.
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    Ceradad reacted to 2muchfun in Who did you tell?   
    Everybody including the UPS driver.
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    Ceradad got a reaction from Kitt3000 in Is anyone having success and enjoying their banded life?   
    I am 7 years post op. I had great success in the first 5 yrs. Over the past couple, I fell off the wagon and stopped exercising. I put quite a few of the pounds back on. This past spring, I got my arse back in gear and was making strides towards getting back to where I needed to be. Then on May 21, while playing softball, I tore 2 ligaments in my right ankle. Had surgery to repair those, tighten up all the ligaments and clean out all the debris from a lifetime of bad ankles due to sports. I am just now cleared to go back to regular duty in my department. But, I have already started back at working out and exercising more again.
    I consider my Band to be a success. The failure was me due to a horrible divorce and custody issues that I allowed to get me off track. I will get back to where I was again.
    The bad news is that it looks like I will have to have same surgery soon on my left ankle to tighten up ligaments and clean out debris. I will have my work cut out for me. But, I know what to expect and what I can and can't do this time.
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    Ceradad got a reaction from wombat712 in May exercise challenge   
    Ok, time to recap my weekend:
    Saturday-had my 2nd 5k run. It was in the town MIL's family is from, so I know it well. But, it is about a 1/2 drive from our house. On the way down, I couldn't figure out why my truck wouldn't stay in a straight line. So, I pull over and sure enough, FLAT TIRE!:biggrin: Now, I had only 55 minutes to change the tire, drive the remaining 20 minutes and get ready to run. Changed tire in 15, sped faster than normal, and made it with plenty of time to spare.
    Started off the run at 0810, ran first 1.9 miles no problem, had to walk to finish off a hill for about 20 seconds. Ran until I got to about the 3 mile mark and got dry heaves. Walked for about 10 seconds to get over them, and finished off. Was thinking the whole way that I wasn't running nearly as well as 2 wks ago, but took the last turn with 1 block to go and the clock read at 27:55 . Finished officially at 28:23. Shaved nearly 3 1/2 minutes off my time 2 wks ago.:thumbup:
    Sunday-rode bike 3.75 miles to gym, ran/walked on treadmill for 35 minutes for 3.25 miles at an incline btwn 0 and 2%. Elliptical for 65 minutes. Rode bike 2.3 miles to inlaws for Mothers Day with family. Then, rode bike home 1.9 miles.
    This morning, I did 65 minutes of cardio on elliptical. Tonight will be upper body. Last week of this 6 wk cycle. YAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!!!!
    Happy belated Mothers Day to all the moms on here. Hope you had a good one.
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    Ceradad got a reaction from HeatherO in May exercise challenge   
    Well, as one has not been started yet, I'll start my 2nd month in a row challenge thread.
    Last night I made it into the gym and did my upper body and cardio in one hard stretch.
    This morning I did the same with lower body and cardio as tonight there is a get together for our Lt that retired last Friday. Have to make that.:thumbup: No beer though. I've had my quota for the week. (ok, a little more than my quota:rolleyes:)
    Had my monthly appt with the PA yesterday. She keeps calling me her star patient for what I've done with the program.:thumbup: Said as I have lost 49% of my excess body weight, (by my count that means they think I should weigh about 175 :thumbup:. Ain't no way that is happening) I no longer have to come in each month. I can set my own schedule. I'm going to go 2 mos this time and see how it goes.
    Ok everyone, let's start up the next month and keep the encouragement for each other going.
    1 more week until my next 5k. This one will be more hilly, so I may not get the same time. But, just doing it is the important part,right?:wub:
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    Ceradad got a reaction from TexasFire in April Exercise Challenge   
    Ok, this morning was 60 minutes on elliptical this morning. Lifting for upper body tonight.
    Sorry I haven't been overly chatty lately, I am just fighting the desire to stop working out right now. Been having to save all my encouragements for myself. Once I get through this period, I'll be back to my cheering, encouraging self. Good luck everyone.
    P.S. I think I said this over the weekend, but 6 more days until my first 5k. People find it amazing that I am doing this. Their jaws drop when I mention the mini tri's I'm looking at doing.
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    Ceradad got a reaction from MacMadame in What was YOUR Moment of decision?   
    HH-I'm just curious here. I stayed out of your thread that has been moved twice concerning your health issues that have arisen (not sure that is proper grammar) from the lb. You state you want to warn those considering the lb to the possible side effects and complications so they are well informed.
    You had numerous people attack you and your posts because they sound as if you are trying to sell something later on to us. Then, someone finds you on an internet marketing website stating that you were thinking about writing one or two e-books on your experiences and those of other bandsters you have "interviewed".
    You came back with the stance that you have not written any e books or tried to sell anything.
    I was willing to give you the benefit of the doubt even though I was catching a whiff of the bs the others were attacking you on. Now, I come on this thread and find you asking for stories on how people came to the decision to get the band. You even take the time to give your story as to how you came to the decision. Yet, you never take the time to write a complete history on your difficulties from the band in the other thread stating NUMEROUS times you don't have the time to do so.
    I'm not attacking you, just wondering about the inconsistencies in your threads. Also, you make no mention of your difficulties you have had, just give your story on your decision.
    To me, it just seems as if you are "interviewing" more bandsters to try and get their stories for one of your e-books. If this is not as it seems to me, and you are on the up and up, I apologize. However, I for one, will not be sharing my story with you. I don't want to inadvertently end up as a source for what I see coming down the line.
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    Ceradad reacted to TexasFire in April Exercise Challenge   
    Okay...been dealing with rather large band issues for a while now, and got SOME finality around it today. So it's time to share, I guess.
    I've been having issues since my last fill, which you already know. I had a slight unfill, which you also already know. However, problems started back up. Trouble eating anything at different times, different days....no real pattern, and very annoying. I just dealt with it. Got VERY stuck late Monday night...lasted hours and hours. Dry heaving, trying to PB...nothing helped for many hours. Since then, nothing goes down well. Even Water gurgles and makes me burp for an hour. So today I get fed up and call at the last minute to talk to my NP. After giving her the scoop, she gets me in right away.
    Sure enough. My pouch has stretched. We believe it occured from Monday night, as my flouro pics from a few weeks ago showed my band/pouch were top notch. So I had to make a decision.
    I had them remove all Fluid from my band. I go back May 15th to check it under flouro again. If the pouch is healed, they can start putting Fluid back in my band. They said it usually takes two fills to get all my original fill back. If its not healed, they will wait one more month. If at that point it isnt healed, I go back to my doc to discuss redoing the surgery from scratch.
    HOWEVER, this could be an ideal opportunity for me. With no fill, I will see how much of my loss has been band and how much willpower I really have. If I can swing it, and manage to lose even five pounds by May 15th, I will likely never bother with any of this. I will leave my band unfilled.
    Here's hoping....
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    Ceradad reacted to wombat712 in April Exercise Challenge   
    Ok - better late than never right? May I join as well? Pleaaaase??? (don't make me beg - it's not pretty) :thumbup:
    Ceradad - I think it's awesome that you are a police officer!!!! My dad was too (killed in the line of duty) so I have a special place in my heart for all the work you guys do!! (even if you are all a bunch of pervs lol)
    Today:
    jogging - 30min at 4.6, sprint 1min at 6.0
    cardio class at lunch for 60 min (God she's gonna kick my butt again with all the lunges, pushups and squats crap)
    Gen(wombat)

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