JenzNewLife09

Hey- I work for a vet. I know that we aren't dogs!! LOL But, most of our patients that we see are overweight labs, golden retrievers, chihuahuas and pugs. When we mention to the owners that their pets are "overweight" they are very offended and say that they are "healthy" & very "loved". However, when we actually see a pet with an "hourglass" figure, people automatically assume that they are too skinny, have worms or even neglected!! We(society) are so used to seeing overweight pets & then the second we see a pet with a figure, we just assume they are unhealthy.(What's wrong with that dog??) At the hospital, we always have to remind the owners that it's so much healthier for them to weigh less due to hip dysplasia, arthritis, and even diabetes in dogs!! Trust me, I am very guilty of my own overweight dog!! I want to give him extra treats cause I feel like I don't spend enough time with him. But, when I go to work & see the overweight/obese pets who can't walk into clinic without being in pain or severely panting, I think it's time to hold the treats. I have to remind myself & our clients we are actually giving them longer happier lives by taking them for walks instead. My dog has currently lost 11 lbs. Looking great & I can tell he's feeling better!! He doesn't stop & sit down on the last stretch anymore!! LOL :redface: So, for you to be on the "Normal" side of the BMI. You Go Girl!! :biggrin: Congrats!!

Congrats on the 30#. I have also had the "pains" on my right side. Trust me, I even had self diagnosed myself with gallbladder issues. (thanks to the great internet) LOL And FYI, I do have all of my girly parts. =) So, I went to my family Dr. I found out that I had a Kidney infection!! First thing he asked me was how many sodas do I have a day!! Seriously?? Out of this whole lapband experience, that has been #1 thing that I have not gone back to. Jan 1, 2009- NO SODAS!! Jan 9, 2009 I had my surgery.. I have stuck to my guns on that one!! =) Well, I am really not sure where I was going with all of that. However, I was just letting you know that I am also sitting on this wagon with you!! I've hit my 30 lb mark. I've also had the side "pains"- (kidney related). I do get frusterated about how I havent lost more weight.. but I have to remind myself that in the past 5 years- I havent been able to lose 30 lbs on my own. I had Cigna for my insurance, so there was a lot of hoops for me!! LOL

I had my second fill last week. The first couple of days, I could feel more of a "restriction" but, I am back to "normal" again. So, I am stuck on no losing any weight. However, I am not gaining any weight. So, I guess that's good. Yes, it's been 2 months since surgery- I've lost about 20 lbs.. That's more than I can say for the past several years!! :wink_smile: I dont want to admit it though- I have not done any exercises.. My work schedule is hard to get those in there. I work 4- 10 hours days.. On the days that I am off.. I'm exhausted from trying to catch up on laundry, house cleaning & etc. But, I do feel that I have been staying more active than before. I rode my horse last weekend. My eating habits have changed. In a good way. I have completly stayed away from breads!! Better thing is, I dont crave them either- along with pasta!! Even thought this seems to be a slow process of losing weight, I feel that it's all good!! :thumbup:

I had my second fill last week. The first couple of days, I could feel more of a "restriction" but, I am back to "normal" again. So, I am stuck on no losing any weight. However, I am not gaining any weight. So, I guess that's good. Yes, it's been 2 months since surgery- I've lost about 20 lbs.. That's more than I can say for the past several years!! :ohmy: I dont want to admit it though- I have not done any exercises.. My work schedule is hard to get those in there. I work 4- 10 hours days.. On the days that I am off.. I'm exhausted from trying to catch up on laundry, house cleaning & etc. But, I do feel that I have been staying more active than before. I rode my horse last weekend. My eating habits have changed. In a good way. I have completly stayed away from breads!! Better thing is, I dont crave them either- along with pasta!! Even thought this seems to be a slow process of losing weight, I feel that it's all good!! :mad2:

I had my second fill last week. The first couple of days, I could feel more of a "restriction" but, I am back to "normal" again. So, I am stuck on no losing any weight. However, I am not gaining any weight. So, I guess that's good. Yes, it's been 2 months since surgery- I've lost about 20 lbs.. That's more than I can say for the past several years!! :thumbup: I dont want to admit it though- I have not done any exercises.. My work schedule is hard to get those in there. I work 4- 10 hours days.. On the days that I am off.. I'm exhausted from trying to catch up on laundry, house cleaning & etc. But, I do feel that I have been staying more active than before. I rode my horse last weekend. My eating habits have changed. In a good way. I have completly stayed away from breads!! Better thing is, I dont crave them either- along with pasta!! Even thought this seems to be a slow process of losing weight, I feel that it's all good!! :crying:

I was banded on Jan 9th, then also has my first fill Feb 4th. Same thing, I did liquids the 1st day.. etc.. OK- I still feel like I can eat like I did before the fill. I don't even have any of the "spasms". I have been chewing my food like crazy- just in case. But, every once in a while when I slip up & dont chew as much, it's been ok. I know that I have lost almost 20 lbs.. But, this whole past month has been nothing but pure will power. Could I have lost this much weight by will power before the band to lose weight?? Nope.. I just don't want to screw things up inside - especially when I can't see it. However, I'm finding it frustrating that I can't feel anything.. I am just going by.. I guess I should stop eating, or people are watching me eat- I shouldn't eat anymore. I do remember the restriction that I had after surgery- I guess that is what I am expecting. (and I liked it) :scared2:

I was banded on Jan 9th, then also has my first fill Feb 4th. Same thing, I did liquids the 1st day.. etc.. OK- I still feel like I can eat like I did before the fill. I don't even have any of the "spasms". I have been chewing my food like crazy- just in case. But, every once in a while when I slip up & dont chew as much, it's been ok. I know that I have lost almost 20 lbs.. But, this whole past month has been nothing but pure will power. Could I have lost this much weight by will power before the band to lose weight?? Nope.. I just don't want to screw things up inside - especially when I can't see it. However, I'm finding it frustrating that I can't feel anything.. I am just going by.. I guess I should stop eating, or people are watching me eat- I shouldn't eat anymore. I do remember the restriction that I had after surgery- I guess that is what I am expecting. (and I liked it) :w00t:

WOW!! That sounds like me!! I was banded on Jan 9th, then also has my first fill Feb 4th. Same thing, I did liquids the 1st day.. etc.. OK- I still feel like I can eat like I did before the fill. I don't even have any of the "spasms". I have been chewing my food like crazy- just in case. But, every once in a while when I slip up & dont chew as much, it's been ok. I know that I have lost almost 20 lbs.. But, this whole past month has been nothing but pure will power. Could I have lost this much weight by will power before the band to lose weight?? Nope.. I just don't want to screw things up inside - especially when I can't see it. However, I'm finding it frustrating that I can't feel anything.. I am just going by.. I guess I should stop eating, or people are watching me eat- I shouldn't eat anymore. I do remember the restriction that I had after surgery- I guess that is what I am expecting. (and I liked it)

I went for my 1st Fill apt today. It was rather interesting. I laid down on a hospital bed & they had an Xray thing to check things out. They found my port this way. It as totally in a different place that I thought that it was. It was lower than my incision site. Then they poke me with a needle. I asked for lidocaine, but they have to inject that one too, so it would've been 2 sticks with a needle. Yeah- never mind. It wasn't that bad. They said that filled me up for 2ccs. So, for the rest of the day, I am to be on liquids only. The next 3 days will be soft/mushy foods. Well, it's been 6 hours past my fill.. I can't feel the difference yet. I have drank an Adtkins drink, V-8 & had some jello.

I went for my 1st Fill apt today. It was rather interesting. I laid down on a hospital bed & they had an Xray thing to check things out. They found my port this way. It as totally in a different place that I thought that it was. It was lower than my incision site. Then they poke me with a needle. I asked for lidocaine, but they have to inject that one too, so it would've been 2 sticks with a needle. Yeah- never mind. It wasn't that bad. They said that filled me up for 2ccs. So, for the rest of the day, I am to be on liquids only. The next 3 days will be soft/mushy foods. Well, it's been 6 hours past my fill.. I can't feel the difference yet. I have drank an Adtkins drink, V-8 & had some jello.

Well, I must be in Bandster's Hell!! I wish that only 2 oz would fill me!! I'm keeping my weight down since I lost it from surgery. (about 13-15 lbs) However, I am making sure that I walk. My son & I even rode our bikes on Sunday!! Lots of will power here going on!! I did call my Dr & he even suggested for me to take some Adipex!! I was like, WHAT?? He said that it was to help until I get my 1st fill. Which is Feb 5th. So, I haven't filled the Rx yet, I'm trying the will power.. I do miss the "pressure" feeling that told me to hold off.. But, the good news is that I have lost 3 inches!! I am going to take my pic this weekend - my one month pic. I know that I have lost a size!! (I can pull off my jeans without unzipping them!!) :thumbup: Funny thing, my friends husband said that my eyes don't look as "puffy". :eek: My husband has been out of town the past week, he said that I am looking good. :blushing: The girls at work have been so supportive!! They make sure I don't over-do myself with the large dogs that come in. Also, they are starting to ask questions. At first, the reason why I didnt want to tell them - is because of the questions, "I thought that you can't eat that.. or How much have you lost??" But, when they ask me questions, it's more of... "how are you doing?? you seem to be doing very well- I wish that I had your will-power!!" I guess with all of my other "diets" - I always end up saying to myself.. Oh well, I'm already fat- what will one more "..." do?? LOL Now, it's like - I went through the 6 months nutrition, the psych eval, been through 5 yrs of overweight, PCOS, high cholesterol, borderline of being a diabetic (my mom is now), and everything else that Cigna required & had approved.. :thumbup: I can do it!! I am looking forward for a wonderful year - a new life!!

Well, I must be in Bandster's Hell!! I wish that only 2 oz would fill me!! I'm keeping my weight down since I lost it from surgery. (about 13-15 lbs) However, I am making sure that I walk. My son & I even rode our bikes on Sunday!! Lots of will power here going on!! I did call my Dr & he even suggested for me to take some Adipex!! I was like, WHAT?? He said that it was to help until I get my 1st fill. Which is Feb 5th. So, I haven't filled the Rx yet, I'm trying the will power.. I do miss the "pressure" feeling that told me to hold off.. But, the good news is that I have lost 3 inches!! I am going to take my pic this weekend - my one month pic. I know that I have lost a size!! (I can pull off my jeans without unzipping them!!) :cheatfree: Funny thing, my friends husband said that my eyes don't look as "puffy". :Banane37: My husband has been out of town the past week, he said that I am looking good. :cheatfree: The girls at work have been so supportive!! They make sure I don't over-do myself with the large dogs that come in. Also, they are starting to ask questions. At first, the reason why I didnt want to tell them - is because of the questions, "I thought that you can't eat that.. or How much have you lost??" But, when they ask me questions, it's more of... "how are you doing?? you seem to be doing very well- I wish that I had your will-power!!" I guess with all of my other "diets" - I always end up saying to myself.. Oh well, I'm already fat- what will one more "..." do?? LOL Now, it's like - I went through the 6 months nutrition, the psych eval, been through 5 yrs of overweight, PCOS, high cholesterol, borderline of being a diabetic (my mom is now), and everything else that Cigna required & had approved.. :Banane37: I can do it!! I am looking forward for a wonderful year - a new life!!

Hello Everyone!! Well, I must be in Bandster's Hell!! I wish that only 2 oz would fill me!! I'm keeping my weight down since I lost it from surgery. (about 13-15 lbs) However, I am making sure that I walk. My son & I even rode our bikes on Sunday!! Lots of will power here going on!! I did call my Dr & he even suggested for me to take some Adipex!! I was like, WHAT?? He said that it was to help until I get my 1st fill. Which is Feb 5th. So, I haven't filled the Rx yet, I'm trying the will power.. I do miss the "pressure" feeling that told me to hold off.. But, the good news is that I have lost 3 inches!! I am going to take my pic this weekend - my one month pic. I know that I have lost a size!! (I can pull off my jeans without unzipping them!!) :ohmy: Funny thing, my friends husband said that my eyes don't look as "puffy". :glare: My husband has been out of town the past week, he said that I am looking good. The girls at work have been so supportive!! They make sure I don't over-do myself with the large dogs that come in. Also, they are starting to ask questions. At first, the reason why I didnt want to tell them - is because of the questions, "I thought that you can't eat that.. or How much have you lost??" But, when they ask me questions, it's more of... "how are you doing?? you seem to be doing very well- I wish that I had your will-power!!" I guess with all of my other "diets" - I always end up saying to myself.. Oh well, I'm already fat- what will one more "..." do?? LOL Now, it's like - I went through the 6 months nutrition, the psych eval, been through 5 yrs of overweight, PCOS, high cholesterol, borderline of being a diabetic (my mom is now), and everything else that Cigna required & had approved.. :thumbup: I can do it!! I am looking forward for a wonderful year - a new life!!

Well, I went in for my 2 wk post op appt. Everything is looking good. I was 262 this morning. Down 13 lbs so far. On of my steri-strips have come off.. The incision site looks real good. I am still rather hungry. Dr Marsden had prescribed me some Adipex to help with the hunger until I get my 1st fill on Feb 5th.

Well, I went in for my 2 wk post op appt. Everything is looking good. I was 262 this morning. Down 13 lbs so far. On of my steri-strips have come off.. The incision site looks real good. I am still rather hungry. Dr Marsden had prescribed me some Adipex to help with the hunger until I get my 1st fill on Feb 5th.

:tounge_smile: I am at day 10. It's very hard to control those head hunger habits!! - One thing that really helped me is hot cocoa!! It really helped things go down in the morning & helped with the "chocolate cravings". Also, the other thing that helped was - V8 in a can. I have to make sure I eat every 2-3 hours. or the crazy hunger kicks in!! ex: hot cocoa - 7 am scrambled eggs - 8:30 depends on how the day goes, I have a protein shake or V8 at 11-11:30 lunch 12:30-1:30 today I had broccoli cheese soup 4 pm - protein shake i had malt-o-meal tonight for dinner.. or have some potato soup I know that this is no where near the healthiest - but, it's helping me from trying to sneak in a french fry, potato chip, or easy cookies!! The other thing is- this is still way less that I used to eat. I have even counted these calories (650-800) I used to eat a good 2500-4000 calories a day!! :thumbup:

:thumbup: I am at day 10. It's very hard to control those head hunger habits!! - One thing that really helped me is hot cocoa!! It really helped things go down in the morning & helped with the "chocolate cravings". Also, the other thing that helped was - V8 in a can. I have to make sure I eat every 2-3 hours. or the crazy hunger kicks in!! ex: hot cocoa - 7 am scrambled eggs - 8:30 depends on how the day goes, I have a protein shake or V8 at 11-11:30 lunch 12:30-1:30 today I had broccoli cheese soup 4 pm - protein shake i had malt-o-meal tonight for dinner.. or have some potato soup I know that this is no where near the healthiest - but, it's helping me from trying to sneak in a french fry, potato chip, or easy cookies!! The other thing is- this is still way less that I used to eat. I have even counted these calories (650-800) I used to eat a good 2500-4000 calories a day!! :tt1:

Hello everyone!! I am at day 10. It's very hard to control those head hunger habits!! - One thing that really helped me is hot cocoa!! It really helped things go down in the morning & helped with the "chocolate cravings". Also, the other thing that helped was - V8 in a can. I have to make sure I eat every 2-3 hours. or the crazy hunger kicks in!! ex: hot cocoa - 7 am scrambled eggs - 8:30 depends on how the day goes, I have a Protein shake or V8 at 11-11:30 lunch 12:30-1:30 today I had broccoli cheese Soup 4 pm - Protein Shake i had malt-o-meal tonight for dinner.. or have some potato soup I know that this is no where near the healthiest - but, it's helping me from trying to sneak in a french fry, potato chip, or easy cookies!! The other thing is- this is still way less that I used to eat. I have even counted these calories (650-800) I used to eat a good 2500-4000 calories a day!! :wink2:

Yep, that's what they tell me it is!! I'm real hungry. I continue to stay on "mushies" to make sure I heal properly & feeling No restriction or any "pressure" after eating or drinking anymore. I have read in other posts before where people felt like they could eat a hamburger or did eat one so soon afterwards. At first, I was like- that's crazy!! Yep, this Bandster's hell will make you feel that crazy to do so!! LOL Sat- the girls at work ordered me a sandwich. Granted- I didn't eat any of the bread or anything. I chopped up the turkey very well & ate the advocados. So, I really didn't eat a sandwich- that was all that I ate from it. It was weird to eat it from a fork. But, it was good. :tt1: I then finally felt "satisfied" for a longer time perior. (closer to 3 hrs this time) But unfortunatly, it made me feel like- ohh, what else can I eat?? So, for dinner that night I ate tortilla soup. with advocados!! yummy. I am making sure that I make conscious decisions. I work at a vet, I always tend to advise others to put their dogs on diets.. Or aftercare from surgery from being "fixed". This time, I AM the PATIENT!! Make sure I take my antibiotics, chewable vitamins, and walk for a better recovery. Of course, now I started back to work, I haven't walked.. I have been rather exhausted when I get home. I just don't want the first several pounds that I lost to be a waste!! I have lost about 11 lbs so far.. However, I can tell that I have lost inches as well though. :thumbup:

I have learned a lot from last week. Had a successful surgery, went to a support group, started back to work, lost some weight & found Bandster's Hell!! LOL This week I would like to start walking.. So, today I walked for 20 mins around the lake in our neighborhood. It felt real good. I do have a full work schedule coming up. So, I will have to see what I can get done. Heck, even if it's for 3 days- better than none, right?? =) Each week I have made a commitment that I would start something new.. Here it is so far: #1- No sodas - this is from pre-op diet & New Years Resolution #2- No french fries. I usually don't eat them anyways, so this will be an easy one... =) #3- Walking 20 mins a day - 3 days min.. :thumbup:

I have learned a lot from last week. Had a successful surgery, went to a support group, started back to work, lost some weight & found Bandster's Hell!! LOL This week I would like to start walking.. So, today I walked for 20 mins around the lake in our neighborhood. It felt real good. I do have a full work schedule coming up. So, I will have to see what I can get done. Heck, even if it's for 3 days- better than none, right?? =) Each week I have made a commitment that I would start something new.. Here it is so far: #1- No sodas - this is from pre-op diet & New Years Resolution #2- No french fries. I usually don't eat them anyways, so this will be an easy one... =) #3- Walking 20 mins a day - 3 days min.. :tounge_smile:

Yep, that's what they tell me it is!! I'm real hungry. I continue to stay on "mushies" to make sure I heal properly & feeling No restriction or any "pressure" after eating or drinking anymore. I have read in other posts before where people felt like they could eat a hamburger or did eat one so soon afterwards. At first, I was like- that's crazy!! Yep, this Bandster's hell will make you feel that crazy to do so!! LOL Sat- the girls at work ordered me a sandwich. Granted- I didn't eat any of the bread or anything. I chopped up the turkey very well & ate the advocados. So, I really didn't eat a sandwich- that was all that I ate from it. It was weird to eat it from a fork. But, it was good. :thumbup: I then finally felt "satisfied" for a longer time perior. (closer to 3 hrs this time) But unfortunatly, it made me feel like- ohh, what else can I eat?? So, for dinner that night I ate tortilla soup. with advocados!! yummy. I am making sure that I make conscious decisions. I work at a vet, I always tend to advise others to put their dogs on diets.. Or aftercare from surgery from being "fixed". This time, I AM the PATIENT!! Make sure I take my antibiotics, chewable vitamins, and walk for a better recovery. Of course, now I started back to work, I haven't walked.. I have been rather exhausted when I get home. I just don't want the first several pounds that I lost to be a waste!! I have lost about 11 lbs so far.. However, I can tell that I have lost inches as well though. :tounge_smile:

Reporting in for my one week report. =) My surgery went very well. I have been on my liquid diet & have been doing well. I actually went to work for 4 hours yesterday- and another 4 hours today. However, I can tell each day, as I am feeling so much better.. I am also getting hungrier "earlier". Day 1-3 I got plenty of Water, Jello, Protein drinks, etc. So, I was able to go almost 3 hours, without thinking that I needed something.. Tuesday gets here, I'm feeling lots better.. But, the hunger feeling kept coming around sooner.. Then same on Wed.. Now it's Thursday & I feel like that I can not get enough liquids down to keep me satisfied.. I did call my dr & they said it was ok to start on creamy Soups and soupy mashed potatoes. Anyways- I guess I am just wondering if you guys/gals are having the same problem/feelings.. thanks

I'm glad that you posted this.. I thought nothing of it.. I have dealt with the lovely PCOS & have not had any periods in many, many months. My surgery was on Friday & I started on Wednesday!! The even more crazy thing is, I also take birth control pills. This week is NOT my TOM. (should be next week) So, you're not the only one!! =)

My surgery went very well. I have been on my liquid diet & have been doing well. I actually went to work for 4 hours yesterday- and another 4 hours today. However, I can tell each day, as I am feeling so much better.. I am also getting hungrier "earlier". Day 1-3 I got plenty of water, jello, protein drinks, etc. So, I was able to go almost 3 hours, without thinking that I needed something.. Tuesday gets here, I'm feeling lots better.. But, the hunger feeling kept coming around sooner.. Then same on Wed.. Now it's Thursday & I feel like that I can not get enough liquids down to keep me satisfied.. I did call my dr & they said it was ok to start on creamy soups and soupy mashed potatoes.