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Hey All!!! Thanks for the messages! :cursing: All is well for the most part I am up about 4 pounds after my TOM but I have been eating way more. I am not starving just pacing out meals and Snacks but I can eat more before I feel satisfied. Everything is going down well I've had turkey sandwiches on multigrain bread from work for the most part and Breakfast is usually Cereal or a protien shake. I have had a few "stuck" :bored:episodes and a few "slime" incidents:scared2: nothing horrible but I am glad for lapbandtalk it helped to prep me:thumbup: I have such a busy life I have eaten out more than a few times and really my goal was to just lose a few pounds (6) between now and the fill which now my goal is to at least get back to 281 at least at best 275 which could work if I focus and really workout the next week my body tends to drop weight after my TOM so we will see.

I am going away for the J-O-B and it will be a nice get-away the hotel has a gym I hope that helps me get back in the groove. I have used my home treadmill more but I am still really tired after I get home from work and just not that into hitting the gym or the treadmill. Not the model patient but I am not stressing myself until my first fill which is the 13th.

Aside from that I am observing Lent and it has really been an eye-opening experience. I am learning (or relearning) that God needs to be my source and I need to lean on Him when I am feeling weak, lonely, tired, unsure. That's so important in all that we do. Church is great I am loving my new Pastor and it really feels like "home" and I havent felt that way in a church in a long time.

What else... I am really feeling so many changes around me friendships some have faded away maybe never to return as they were and finally I am taking time to connect with people who value me and I am putting into those realtionships more and learning true friend will support you and look out for you and most of all make you feel cared for.

Ahhh well I went to bed at 8:45 so now I am wide awake

I tried to fight it but lost. I have a busy weekend but will make time for the gym:thumbup: Hope you all are well!!

WEIRDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD I felt my port today!!! :thumbup: I was sitting a chair leaning over and I kinda felt a dull pain nothing bad just made me shift a bit so as I was driving home the area felt a lil weird so when I came home I started pushing and feeling around and I FELT IT!!! I feel a lil Frankenstien-ish lol

Aside from that I ordered some new Multivitamins gel caps I am sooo :smile: sick of the chewables! I have to take them 3 times a day I'll take it! Aside fromt that I used the treadmill for 30 mins yesterday and today!:cursing:

That is good that the fill was painless I am still nervous I have until March though. I am still not hungry like that but I am craving more food and can eat more. You are right about the workouts I am getting back on track too! Please check in on that thread!!! The 2 pounds will urn of before you know it! Do you weigh in at home too?

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Well I am feeling well. I am not being a 100% on the rules this week was tough b/c I am PMSing and cravings are hitting me hard and I went out and its hard when you go out!!! Friday I went out with friends from my old job and had a good time. I had a mojito nursed it all night and I had crab dip with 5 or so thin slices of toasted bread. I also had a quesadilla 1/4 of one we all shared. I ordered a crab cake it wasn't that great though so I had 1/2 of it and some sweet potato fries. I was stuffffeddd like it was all sitting in the upper part of my belly. I guess it was a lot of stuff but it was over like 2.5 hours but still when I came home I had to take an anti nausea pill b/c I felt like I was going to vomit!!! Not good. On Saturday I woke up at like 4:45am my normal time for getting ready for work and I was UP UP! I skipped the gym and the scale was up like 5 pounds I was upset but I said you know what its been a week of foolishness so time to stop playing. I am PMSing so I usually gain/ retain Water so I said let go back to counting points so I know what I am taking in! I am still journaling but I been lax on writing the calories for everything. A/w I stayed in bed until after 1pm went to the mall to pick something up and I did park far away and walked around a bit went to LB I bought two sweaters. The 22/24s were loose so I tried the 18/20 in one and it fit well so I got it. I also tried on my 22 Ashley Stewart jeans and they fit the belly was a little tight though but in Dec. they wouldn’t close so I am happy about that. A/w I am so not feeling exercise but I am making a plan to use the treadmill tonight. PMS makes me tired but its mind over matter I could still do it if I committed to it so this week will be a fresh start.

Chruch was great the message was "Not Without A Struggle" and the highlight was God never said life would be easy but He promised to always be there. She also spoke about the importance of giving to others when you feel at your lowest I've been trying to do that. So that was great confirmation.

I forgot to add I weighed in this morning and was back down to 282.6 I guess it was the salt or whatever I sighed with relief but that was a good eye opener!

Hope everyone is well!

My doctor is very strict and stingy with fills. But I understand his point, but of course I still stress my own feelings :mad2:. I wasn't able to get my first fill until six weeks and than six weeks after that was my second fill. My third feel I have to wait eight weeks and that was with some serious negoting because he wanted me to wait three months for the third fill. My first fill was 3cc, second fill 1.5 cc (again i begged for that, he only wanted to give me 1cc). I've seen some docotors more liberal with fills, but docotor prefer to stretch it out for as long as he can.

Awe man :wink: but I guess he is thinking better safe than sorry some of the overfill stories I seen on vblogs and read on here are not pretty :scared2:but I know that feeling of restriction is addictive I had about 10 wonderful days of it post op but I am trying to drink more Water we'll see!!!

Hey Sista!

I got mine in early January - approximately 6 weeks after surgery. My doctor wouldn't do one any sooner because they feel you need to heal completely before giving you a fill. I have read that some doctors don't feel that way, but that was my experience.

I'm scheduled for another one tomorrow - right after the fill I felt some restriction for about a week, but nothing now and I'm overeating again...getting a little disheartened, but hopefully after tomorrow afternoon I'll be better able to control the head hunger and the stomach hunger.:mad2:

Hey Ebony!!! Yeahhh my Dr said the same thing 6 weeks for proper healing. I told her I was able to have a whole can of Soup (didnt mention the pizza:redface:) an she said I should still try and restrict myself to 1/2 a cup per sitting :thumbup: yeah right! I am going in March 18th for the fill now I am counting points again b/c I feel like nothing has changed I miss the swelling induced restriction :wink: and I want that back. Hope your second goes well:thumbup: you are doing great!

So glad today is a holiday :thumbup: but you know how I do so I made Drs appointment and I have to teach tonight:rolleyes: This is my 2 week follow up its been a lil over 2 weeks but making it for today was better than taking a day off. My commute is bad but I found another bus that is faster took off maybe 20 minutes.:cursing: A/w I am meeting with my wls Dr and my primary care want her to know I am doing well last time my blood presure was high and she wanted me to follow up.

Ohhh these slider foods! :crying: So yesterday I bought a pound of chicken salad and 2 croissants and had the wholeee thing! Granted I that for the day (after church) but I want that 1 cup action back! I am going to see if my Dr will give me a fill or some diet pills like others get during bandster hell. Two weeks is a longgg time:blushing: I really didnt want to be one of those people who falls into the trap of eating out etc after surgery but I am being more forgiving of myself this time around. I have heard this period whatever you lose is gravy b/c there is no fill so I am going to keep the workout going and count calories better. I actually went back to the gym and did 30 mins on the eliptical:thumbup:

I'll check in after my appts.

Hi All!

I have my 2 week follow up appt. today and I am thinking of asking my Dr. for a fill. I have been reading 4 weeks is typical though. At how many weeks did you get your first fill?>

HUMMMMM yesterday's post is missing AGAIN maybe it the computer Cookies or something??? A/w forgot to add the seminar talked about hormones and how after surgery they go a lil haywire so that explains the breakouts and facial hair growth:eek: also she talked about taste buds changing hence the reason I been gagging on the shakes and hating the multiv. I oredered some small multv pills hope the come soon! A/w headed to the gym!:thumbup:

I was close at 295. i was 279 morning of surgery. I hit onederland on October 24th and my surg. date was jan 2nd.

WOW Wonderful progress!!!:thumbup:

my pre-op diet weight was 386 lbs, i was banded 7/23/09 and I weighed in at 259 this morning. I cant wait to hit the lower 200's. my goal weight was 250lbs but I have since changed it to 200lbs.

I think I read your blog a few weeks ago congrats on doing so well and lowering your goal!! :thumbup::thumbup:

Just curious what you ate after the surgery. How long on mushies? When/or did you ever eat semi-normal again? I'd love to hear the different stories please! TIA! Andrea

I had 3 full days of all liquids, Water, broth, and 100% juices mixed with Water and 10 calorie or less drinks like Fuze and crystal light. I am now in the middle of a 2 week advance liquid diet I guess is the best way to put it. I have heavier Soups and more liquids. Until maybe yesterday (I had surgery on 1/30/09) I have not been hungry or really craving food seriously at all but yesterday was a longgg day work wise and I didn't plan well so i tired mashed canned sweet potatoes I had about 1 cup and it felt fine. I also tired oatmeal yesterday and today seems to slip right through I didnt realize until I checked my food list oatmeal is really for next week. :thumbup: but I make it watery like Soup anyway. Aside from that I am having protien shakes (pre mixed and from powder) but I have had it up to HERE with the shakes they are making me sick at this point same with the Soup. :tongue_smilie:I have fat free yogurt and sugar free pudding and pops and fudge pops but it is all getting old at this point.

I have a transitional meeting on Thursday and thats when we move on to the next phase of mushy foods and soup meats and fish I really cant wait to taste tuna again lol:thumbup:

Hey, I'm still alive!! I made it through surgery with little fuss, had some painful gas for the first couple of days, but now I am 95% back to normal! I do tire a little easier (maybe because I am eating like 400 calories a day?? :thumbup:), but I am working on getting that Protein and Water in! I might be brave enough to weigh myself tomorrow, since my postop is not for another week...

Take care!

Kristil

YEAHHHHHHHH KRIS!!!! So glad you checked in!!!:thumbup::thumbup: Glad you are doing well!!! I know I keep a journal and I am in awe too I still have not felt hunger and its been a week. I weighed in this morning and it says 15.1 pounds down!!!:tongue2: My post op in on the 16th and I want to see what their scale says b.c my home scale is actually 5-7 pounds heavier than the Dr's! I think I am going to take my home scale with me lol

Again glad you are doing well!! Please keep checking in Twin!:biggrin:

All is going well very well in fact. The port pain from yesterday has basically stopped:thumbup:I went to the movies yesterday and I went to get my hair done today. I am really suprised at the way I feel. One shake took me 2 hours to finish and I had 1 cup of Trader Joe's Cremay Tomato Soup and I was stuffed!!!! I normally can eat the whole box as a side dish to a large turkey sandwich!

My home scale has be down 10 pounds it is off from the Dr's scale so on the 16th I plan to take it with me to my follow up so I can see what the difference is between the two. Either way I am losing weight and not a bit upset about it.

I took off the whole week butI can see why people can go back to work in 3 days I really feel up to it but my boss said nobody would be looking for me so just stay home

Besides tomorrow is already Thursday! This week flew by! I already planned a girl night out for Friday to see He's Just Not That Into You!

Ohh the ex called :sleep: we spoke and texted a few times then I told him (via voicemail) that this seems like we was getting into a grey area and I am not in a grey area about what he did so I am asking him to stop calling and texting and email from time to time is fine b/c I dont hate him but he just can't be the kind of man I want and need...honesty is a basic requirement so thanks. Of course he called back to say he knows I am not changing my mind he just wanted to check in on me. Righhhhtttt

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I'm glad to hear your surgery went well and that you are starting to feell better. Try and take it easy take advantage of this time off and get some rest. Give yourself time to heal.

Thanks so much! I am trying to relax and jus enjoy the rest I am always so on the go! But I am healing well and I know my body appreciates the rest! I am still shocked at the lack of pain and the feeling of fullness. :eek:Its the weirdest thing!

What flavor powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury shakes are you drinking? I had them all van, choc and straw. I actually liked the van and choc better. I actually still have some I drink it when I go in for a fill since I'm on liquids for a couple days after. Have you tried the chicken flavor. It isn't too bad if you mix it with chicken broth instead of Water. Only problem is that you have to have luke warm broth which is a bother.

I got a large chocolate and unflavored and then samples of the others I will try them an see. I do like the chocolate though! Thanks for the tip about the chicken broth:thumbup:

Do you know what band you received. Was it Lapband or Realize?

The lapband I am not sure what the size

Keep us posted on how you are doing.

Will do, will do! Thanks for checking in on me

Wellllll day 4 humm hummhummm Unjury Protien shakes taste great lol

I am having so issues viewing some post on my laptop and i have no idea why.. it must be my settings! A/w thanks for the prayers and well wishes I am feeling great but now I am having port site pain from what I read is normal. A/w going to do some shopping at Walmart and head to the airport and drop my Mom off.

I am off all week but I can how people can go back to work after 3-4 days

Well its day 3 and I am still doing well. No real pain some discomfort when I lay down b/c of the wounds on my belly but nothing t write home about. Had a b.m. and I am keeping up with the liquids so all is well!

Great story!!! Congrats!!!

WOW What a wonderful story! I was banded 1/30/09 I can't wait to post my loss next year!! Congratsss:thumbup::tongue2:

After four years of braids, weaves, and wigs I decided to get a relaxer in November. I was pleasantly surprised by the length and now want to keep my strands as healthy as possible. With working out four days a week, comes a lot of sweat. What is your excercise haircare regimen?

I am so not the poster child for this b/c I resort to poytails but I wear bandanas to catch the sweat. The hard part is I sweat a lot but it helps. :tongue2:

Thank God for this post it was so helpful before my surgery!

Well I got to the hospital around 10:30 and it was non stop. My Dr had a surgery before mine and that was done soner tan expected so my 1:30 surgery was done closer to noon. When I went back the nurse helping me told me she had the lapband done 2 1/2 years ago and lost over 70 pounds:thumbup: That was good to hear. My Mom, Dad, and sister came with me and they each came in to see me before I went in. Next thing I knew I was in the OR and then I was in recovery. I was sent room and felt fine I still took the drugs :tongue: and the worst part was I had to stay over nigth and they were in and out of my room all darn night:cursing::eek::thumbup::mad: so I was tired by the next day and ready to go home in my bed! I was misplaced :thumbup: b/c they changed my room and so the swallow test was like 2 hours behind I finally did it and te stuff was nasty but not as bad as people made it seem it was kinda like nyquil without the cherry taste all was well and I needed another IV for Fluid and I was outta there by 5pm. Last nigth wasfine I took some pain meds and went to sleep I had a slight had cold that came on full force last night so that was a pain but aside from that took a shower and felt fine!:thumbup:

Welll I guess I am the last check in for Jan 09! Surgery on Jan. 30th went well it was painless I have some minor discomfort and took a day to come down off the morphine:rolleyes: but aside from not no really pain minor gas and I am up and about!:thumbup:

I'm back!:thumbup:

Had a rough start to the new year - haven't been to the gym since my holiday recess where I went so much...I'm not sure what's going on, but...

I decided to get off my rusty dusty and start walking at lunchtime again - if it's not snowing, I don't care WHAT the temperature is, I'm going! So far, I've gone 3 days this week.

I still do my usual walk with DD and DDog in the morning, but if it's in single digits, we don't walk as far. The dog appreciates not having frozen feet :tongue:

My hubby brought home a rowing machine - he does maintenance on the machines at a gym in our hometown, and they were going to get rid of three of their older models (still in perfect working order - after all, he maintains them!) so we've got a rowing machine in the house now. Will start that next week - I found a great site online where there are workouts for beginners like me and working up to intermediate and advanced.

Keep up the workouts, my sistas! LastOption - you've been doing so well! Congrats to you!!!

Heyyy Ebony!!!! Good job for getting back on track!!!:thumbup::thumbup: I can't wait to get back on my workout routine!!!:thumbup: I was so happy I dropped those 10 pounds before surgery my Dr was too. I am excited as this moves forward!

Last night: 30 minutes on the treadmill @ 4.7 mph; 30 minutes of weights for lower body. My last workout for the week will either be tonight or tomorrow (Saturday). I'm trying to maintain a regimen that I can stick with. Ten years ago, I worked out 6 days a week, 2 hours a day. I lost 40 pounds in 3 months, but got burned out. I gained all of that weight back PLUS a bunch. So here's my schedule:

Monday - workout

Tuesday - workout

Wednesday - off

Thursday - workout

Friday or Saturday - workout, THEN hair appointment

Sunday - off

If I get the hair done on Saturday, then there's NO WAY I'm working out on Sunday. Speaking of which, I 'm starting a post on haircare. With a relaxer, maintaining healthy hair and sweating everyday is difficult. I wonder how other sisters out there are managing.

Greattttt workout!!! We do have issues with hair care and working out. That is a pain I always have to resort to the dreaded ponytail when I workout:thumbdown:

Well I could have sworn I posted someting yesterday via my cell phone but maybe t didnt go through. The surgery went very well I really havent had any pain some discomfort and thats about it:biggrin: Feeling good, walking, drinking, and taking vitamins!