doodlebug11
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Hey there,B_G, thanks for the comment on my blog! You are a very sweet and kind person to take the time to encourage the rest of us the way you do!I don't blog very often, because of time and work, so I think I will maybe try to do it once a month. I am so glad you had a great Mother's Day, you deserve it!!
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Well, it's been a little over a month since i have been banded and I don't regret one day of it! When I first started this journey, I really didn't think I would be approved and when I was approved, things really started moving fast then! About one wk. before surgery, I began having second thoughts like " What are you doing? " and if you would just try harder, you could do this yourself. But , you know I have been over weight for the last 35 yrs. and if I could have done this on my own, I would have done it 34 yrs. ago! So I am so glad that I have done this, because, even one month out, I already feel better, health wise and I feel better about myself! I am a happier person now! And now that I have had this banding, I know I can do this because I have help, if I work at it, it won't just drop off without some effort on my part![/url]
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Well, it's been a little over a month since i have been banded and I don't regret one day of it! When I first started this journey, I really didn't think I would be approved and when I was approved, things really started moving fast then! About one wk. before surgery, I began having second thoughts like " What are you doing? " and if you would just try harder, you could do this yourself. But , you know I have been over weight for the last 35 yrs. and if I could have done this on my own, I would have done it 34 yrs. ago! So I am so glad that I have done this, because, even one month out, I already feel better, health wise and I feel better about myself! I am a happier person now! And now that I have had this banding, I know I can do this because I have help, if I work at it, it won't just drop off without some effort on my part![/url]
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Hey There B_G, DB here! I've been playing catch up on your blogs and I have to tell you, I went thru the same thing! No energy, weak, and just plain tired!! And as I went to the mushies, it got better ( I went in them after 2 wks. of liquids ) then I went on reg. foods, my energy level came up and now at 4 wks post-op, I feel normal again. But I'm like you, I don't think your getting enough protein, even when I was on liquids, I drank about 2 protein drinks a day. It WILL get better!!
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Bunny Bandsters - April '09, MASTER THREAD #1
doodlebug11 replied to Band_Groupie's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Good Morning All!!! Have a great Mothers Day!! -
Hey There,LL Good to hear from you!! Wow, you are doing so good on your weight loss!! Right now I'm stuck on 30 pds. but I'm certainly not complaining! I can already tell a big difference in my knees and some in my feet! I am also getting serious about my walking, a friend and I are walking together and we started out at 1 1/2 miles a day so next wk. we are going up to 2 miles per day. Or that is if we can dodge the rain! We have gotten rain just about every day and they are calling for more all this wk. But any way, I go for my fill on the 19th, and I sure hope I don't have the same problem you did! I think I'm going to draw a big bulls eye where my port is so he can't miss it!! Talk to ya next wkend!! Take care of yourself!!
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Hey Guys, DB, here! I'm back down to 207 this wk. so that's a 2 pd. loss. Someone mentioned about their cloths getting looser, well that's what is happening to me. I'm not losing very much but I can tell it in my cloths. I have my 1st fill on the 19th and I'm going to ask the Dr. about that.
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Mona, it was good to hear from you! I'm doing good! Still not losing that much but my cloths are filling looser, so something is happening. So far I've lost 30 pds. so I guess I should be happy about that! I go for my 1st fill on May 19, so maybe I'll start losing then! Take care and I'll talk to ya later!
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Hi There!! Good to hear from you! So you go for your 1st fill Wednesday? Be sure and let me know how it goes, I go for mine on the 19th and I 'm sort of nervous. I don't like needles! I don't care how small they are! But I really do need a fill, I'm hungry all the time! . I'm not loseing as fast as I was but I expected that going on reg. foods. Well I need to go, I'll catch you later! Let me know how it goes Wed.!!
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Got your message this time!! I don't know what happened , maybe it is the weather. Boy!! You sure are doing good in your weight loss! And you did that without a fill!! That is awesome! I sort of dread my fill, I DON'T like needles! Of any size, but if it helps me lose some more weight, I'll try not to be a big baby about it! Well I need to go, I'll catch up with you next wkend!!
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Independence Day challenge for Bunny Bandsters
doodlebug11 replied to PharmaGirl's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
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Sorry guys that it has taken me so long to get this posted! My daughter graduated from College today and last night we had a dinner for her after I got home from work so as you can tell, I've been little busy! But anyway, I was up 2 pds. Friday!! I sure do need my first fill!!
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Hey B_G, take good care of yourself!! There's only one of you!! Your in my prayers!! DB11
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Happy Birthday, B_G !!!
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Hey B_G, I did the pillow thing and it does work so try that. I have spent all morning catching up on your blogs! They are soooo good! Hang in there, it does get better!!
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Hey Lingling, my goal weight is 150 lbs. and I am 5' 2''.
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Hey there!! Was so glad to hear from you! I know what you mean about being out in the middle of the desert! I lived in Gila Bend for about 2 years when I was a kid. Do you know where that is? It's pretty close to Yuma. I am doing good, went back to work this wk. and that was rough. So if you don't hear from me now, I probably won't have much time to get on-line until the wkend. I go on reg. foods tomorrow, so the weight is coming off more slower now but that's o.k. I knew it would happen. That is just awesome that you are doing so good!! And congrats on your gift to yourself!! You deserve it!! Well I gotta go for now, you have a good wk.
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Hey girl, it was so good to hear from you! I am doing really good now. I went back to work this wk. and it was hard. I have to stand on my feet and I have to be at work at 4:00 a.m. and on the first day back, they went around asking if anyone wanted to go home at 9:00, and you guess it, I went home!! Everyone at work laughed at me but I don't care!! But the rest of the wk got a little easier. I go on reg. foods Monday and That will help get my strength back. But as far as pain, I don't have any and the wt. is slowing down now, but I knew that would happen. As long as I lose something every wk., I will be happy! But enough of me , how are you doing? How much have you lost so far? Well, I need to go for now, write when you have time!!
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Bunny Bandsters - April '09, MASTER THREAD #1
doodlebug11 replied to Band_Groupie's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hey you guys!! DB here, but not for long! I went back to work this wk. and I am so tired! It has been a rough wk., but getting a little better. Someone asked about back pain, well, I had back pain about 3 days post-op and the Nurse said that was normal. Still on mushies, but Monday I will get to ear normal foods, only a lot less than I used to. Well, I'm off to bed, try to write some this wkend! Hope everyone is doing good!! -
Hey everyone! DB here and I'm down 2lbs. and I'll try to be happy with that!! Hope you guys have a great wkend!!
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Bunny Bandsters - April '09, MASTER THREAD #1
doodlebug11 replied to Band_Groupie's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
WAHOOO, I had a Mushie Monday and was it ever goood!! I have had my fill of shakes and s/f jello and yogurt!! I was sitting up last night about 8:oo and got to thinking about Monday morning and what I was going to eat for breakfast and I thought it's only 4 more hrs. till Monday so I thought why not get an early start so I had 1/2 c. of mashed potatoes. OH MY GOD!!! It was so good!! Today I had eggs for breakfast and pureed ck. for supper, so far no problems. I made sure I chewed alot! I'm on mushies for a wk. then regular food! There is hardly no pain now at the port site and I have a lot if energy now! Trust me, guys, this is SO worth the pain you are going thru now. Hang in there, it will definitely get better!! -
Independence Day challenge for Bunny Bandsters
doodlebug11 replied to PharmaGirl's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Re: Independence Day challenge for Bunny Bandsters :crying: Bunny Banster's July 4th Challenge Bunny's name ------ Bunny's target loss --- Bunny's start weight --- Current date --- Bunny's Current weight --- Bunny's target July 4 weight PharmaGirl ----------------- 20lb --------------------- ? -------------------- 1 May --------------------- ? -------------------------- ? NY Lady -------------------- 20lb --------------------- ? -------------------- 1 May ----------------------? ------------------------- ? Lingling--------------------- 20lb --------------------- ? -------------------- 1 May --------------------- ? -------------------------- ? JayTee---------------------- 20lb --------------------- ? -------------------- 1 May --------------------- ? -------------------------- ? MrsMitch -------------------- 20lb --------------------- ? -------------------- 1 May --------------------- ? -------------------------- ? ALuv82---------------------- 30lb --------------------- ? -------------------- 1 May --------------------- ? -------------------------- ? Band_Groupie -------------- 15lb --------------------- ? -------------------- 1 May --------------------- ? -------------------------- ? Kaner ----------------------- 20lb --------------------- ? -------------------- 1 May --------------------- ? -------------------------- ? Scoobydoo ------------------ 25lb --------------------- ? -------------------- 1 May --------------------- ? -------------------------- ? TerriLynne ------------------ 20lb --------------------- ? -------------------- 1 May --------------------- ? -------------------------- ? Hopeful41411 --------------- 18lb --------------------- ? -------------------- 1 May --------------------- ? -------------------------- ? IsabellaP84 ----------------- 20lb --------------------- ? -------------------- 1 May --------------------- ? -------------------------- ? Hannah Jay ----------------- 20lb --------------------- ? -------------------- 1 May --------------------- ? -------------------------- ? JWL08 ---------------------- 18lb --------------------- ? -------------------- 1 May --------------------- ? -------------------------- ? Abbie-pie -------------------- 30lb --------------------- ? -------------------- 1 May --------------------- ? -------------------------- ? Poconomom ------------------20lb --------------------- ? -------------------- 1 May --------------------- ? -------------------------- ? myturn2Bhappy -------------- 20lb --------------------- ? -------------------- 1 May --------------------- ? -------------------------- ? DMChef ---------------------- 20lb --------------------- ? -------------------- 1 May --------------------- ? -------------------------- ? FutureSize10 ---------------- 25lb --------------------- ? -------------------- 1 May --------------------- ? -------------------------- ? Doodlebug11------------------20lb----------------------?----------------------1 May----------------------?----------------------------? -
Hi, everyone ! I'm having my surgery 04-06. Kinda nervous but also excited about my new life! Anyone out there that needs a buddy, drop me a line!
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Hey 50 & over gang We have a new spot
doodlebug11 replied to IndioGirl55's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Good Morning All, Thank you guys so much for the advice on the vitamins! I am going to look for the chewable and liquid and start taking them! Also, Organdaisey, why are you having a sleeve put in? Are you having problems with the band? Just curious. -
Bunny Bandsters - April '09, MASTER THREAD #1
doodlebug11 replied to Band_Groupie's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hey Hanna,to sleep on your side, try putting a thin pillow under your stomach. When I worked in the Nursing Home, we did that to people so they wouldn't have to lay in one position all the time. I tried it and it works. It feels like it is giving you some support, I also tried it on my back and it helped! Hope this will help!