imaluckydog
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Tomorrow is my big day!!!
imaluckydog commented on ladybug on a mission's blog entry in Lady Bug on a Mission
Best wishes on your Band Journey imaluckydog -
Happy Bandversary to you Best wishes imaluckydog
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It is sort of funny that I have had to have three un-fills and I have less than 4 cc in a 10 cc band. At one point I had about 7 cc. in my band. I am the nervous type and give myself restriction just by worrying about everything.
I love Michael Pollens work, you can tell. I know I did not quote him exactly, but when I got off all the processed foods, and pre packaged foods and eat foods that are not more than 5 ingredients my weight dropped so fast. I cook almost all my own foods. I am like a week end iron chef and make food to eat all during the week and I even freeze a lot of what I make.
I hope you can find someone to give you a fill soon. How have you been making out so far? Have we been banded about the same amount of time?
I just started water exercise two weeks ago 3 X a week. I call it the whale watch. To see me in a bathing suit is quite ridiculous. I fit right in. I sleep so well too. Thanks for keeping in touch and being friends with me. Best wishes. imaluckydog
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Hi Thanks for thinking of me. It really made my day when I got the note from you. I have lost a ton of weight with this tool. I am now at what I call my lowest. I am not sure my body will want to lose any more unless I work harder for it. I am sort of liking where I am and it has taken a good long time getting here. I have not gained either. I can eat almost anything I want. I just need to eat less of everything. I have had some ice cream but it does not make me feel very good it might be the high fat content. Any way I eat mostly real food not too much and mostly plants with protein first and it works for me. I hope all is well with you. I am now 16 months into the journey and feel really good. I am at 147 on most days and go up to 150 and down so I am up and down but never more than a few pounds. Maybe this is my set point. I will be happy with this for the rest of my life. I love my LB and new way of life. Hope all is well with you? Best wishes imaluckydog Kathy
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Take one moment at at time. Breathe...... Have a planned serving size portion and enjoy them. If you have more they will never taste as good as the planned for serving size. Then the vicious cycle begins a again. You have a wedding to think about. Best wishes imaluckydog
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Congrats this is the start of your new life and LB journey. No it is NOT a DIET by any means. You will need to re train yourself to eat real food and not too much and chew really well! I did say Really well. You heard me RIGHT? It is a wonderful choice you have made. This is a tool that works well if you work with it, and will be very very rewarding. If you follow all the rules and take the time you need to heal all will be well for you. I was banded June 29, 2009 over a year ago and I would do it again today if I needed too. I have lost 110 pound with the help of my tool. My life has changed and I am a healthier and Happier person today. I love to hear how excited you are to embark on this amazing LB journey. Make the most of everyday and be happy Best wishes and keep posting blogging is so helpful. This by no means is the easy way out!! Trust me. imaluckydog
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So proud of you!!! You must be following all the rules. Size does matter yes it does. You should wear whatever you feel great in. I have had to get rid of all my old clothes because I am a size 10 now down from a size 24 Plus. Three cheers for you and me and best wishes to you on your journey. imaluckydog
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Hi, Thanks for the note it means so much and you made my day
My kids said it was the best weekend they have had in a long time and to see me bungee jumping was the highlight of the week end LOL. I did a 3 1/2 mile cancer walk today and never lost my breath. I could not have done that a year ago! I just love my LB and I have played by the rules. I have made my fair share of mistakes and have learned from everyone. I am so proud of myself, and most of all I trusted my LB would work with me and it has. I pride myself on waking up Happy everyday of my Lap banded life and I know that has helped as well. I smile even bigger now. I never will ever forget where I was in weight and how healthy I am now. I am a NEW and Happier Healthier me. Best wishes on your journey make it the best one ever. Love Kathy imaluckydog -
Listed Under BEST BLOGS!! Thanks to all of YOU!
imaluckydog commented on janetsjourneytoslim's blog entry in Blog 75574
That is so cool! Yes your blog is great. I read it all the time. We have had amazing journey's together. Best wishes and have a great day. imaluckydog -
Best wishes to you on your journey to a healthier YOU I was banded June 29, 2009, and I weighed in at over 250 pounds. I was a mess. I am a size 10 today and people call me skinny. Go figure skinny. I have NEVER been skinny in my life. I have had a wonderful LB journey as I am sure you will too. Make the most of it every day and be happy! The soreness does go away it took almost two weeks for me to feel better after my surgery as it is MAJOR surgery! Rest up and take time to heal yourself. This is all about you NOW. Remember you are healing from the inside out. The weight will come off don't worry about that. Follow all the Band rules and blogging is one of the BEST things that helped me get to where I am today. I love this site. I never eat at my computer it is a NO FOOD zone. Best wishes and keep blogging Oh and I have lost 110 pounds as of today and have kept it off, I feel great and even went mini bungee jumping with my college age kids two week ends ago. Never thought I would have ever tried that. Hope to hear from you soon. Happiness to you and feel better soon. imaluckydog
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I love to wear belts now!!! I never ever wore belts OMG. I feel undressed if I do not have a belt that matches. I am soooo in to belts. Here is to Celebrating with you. Enjoy the journey. Best wishes imaluckydog
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Hi and again you have made my day;-) . I just want to say that this blog tool is one of the best and I would go on two to three times a day in the beginning. I know I lost most of my weight because I used this site and learned so much from others, helps you keep the focus on yourself by yourself. I have been at maintenance now for a while and life is GOOD. I lost steadily with many plateaus so just keep the focus on the big picture. Stay happy and keep blogging. Best wishes on your journey. Love Kathy imaluckydog
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Hi Thank you for making my day :-) I am so busy enjoying my new and healthy body. Yaaa I even went mini bunggie jumping with my college age kids. My head is still of a large women but I am doing skinny women things LOL I have been following your amazing progress. Bravo to you and all the support you give others. I know I lost most of my weight just keeping in touch on this blog site. I have maintained my weight and I am thinking about a lift and tummy tuck maybe next summer. I went for the pre op and I am a ready candidate I just do not want to rush into it. I am working hard at my exercise and really want to be in shape before I do it. Keep up the great job and enjoy the journey. Love imaluckydog Kathy
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Hi, You just made my morning
Thank you.. I have been living and enjoying my new fit body. I would have never imagined I would go mini bungee jumping with my college age kids! Way too much fun. I feel so normal I sometimes forget I am a Lap band patient. I have been banded over a year now and food is not an issue any more. Just making sure I make time to eat because I am so busy. OMG where does the time go. I love this site and I use to visit everyday OK I'm back . I am sure I have lost most of my weight do to bogging. It is so helpful. Thank you so much for the note. How are you doing in your journey, well, I hope?
Best wishes imaluckydog Kathy
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Best wishes on your bandland journey. imaluckydog
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Best wishes to you. I went and had my first consult for tummy and breast and I am a "GO" patient due to how short I am and how much I have lost. That makes me happy I have been a year out but I am going to wait until next summer to make it two years. I have lost over 100 pounds How much have you lost? My skin is so jiggly. Are you nervous? I am.....Oh happy Day imaluckydog
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In control, maybe for the first time ever!
imaluckydog commented on lovinlife4eva's blog entry in Blog 95848
Yaaa for you and keep up the excellent work with your band. It does come off slow and sometimes so slow it seems like a crawl. I was also in the 260's over a year ago and I now weigh 147. Yup, lost over 100 pounds and I have never been so happy in my life. Size 10 in most clothes. I love to shop now and I am poor because I buy everything that I love because everything fits now. Best wishes and enjoy your journey. imaluckydog -
can't stay on the diet...not losing weight !!
imaluckydog commented on terry5's blog entry in Blog 101578
This is a tough one. What do we want more? I want thin. To be thin I need to eat less, eat REAL food, Not too much mostly plants with PROTEINS first. I wish you all the Best. It is hard I agree. Be honest with yourself, get back on track it is ok to make mistakes, learn from them. Best wishes imaluckydog -
Lets face the facts here!!! It's NOT REAL. It is not a real food. I know what you are experiencing and it stinks, it is so hard, and our minds are so strong. I was banded June 29, 2009. I have NOT had a soda or carbonated drink since that day. Over a year. Yes, I miss it sometimes. It took about 2 weeks maybe a little longer to be free of the cravings. I wanted one just like you do. It was like a drug for me. It is NOT real. The sooner you are free of all the chemicals in the convenience products the BETTER you are going to be. I have lost 110 pounds and I eat REAL FOOD, not too much, mostly plants with PROTEINS first. You will have Success if you follow the rules. Best wishes on your Journey Just say NO one soda thought at a time. Best wishes imaluckydog
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That doggone Crunch n Munch!
imaluckydog commented on janetsjourneytoslim's blog entry in Blog 75574
I agree, Crunch and munch can't be that bad!! Don't let a little snack food control how you feel. Do not give it such power. I think it great you can allow yourself a snack. You have work so hard and nothing should have that much negative power. I love chocolate and I make sure I have some when I need it. I just make sure I enjoy every tasty morsel. I hope you will be able to enjoy snacks someday. Everything in moderation. Best wishes imaluckydog -
HI HOW ARE YOU? SO WHERE ARE YOU IN YOUR AMAZING JOURNEY? I LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU. BEST WISHES IMALUCKYDOG Kathy opps just saw this is in all caps sorry
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The weight will come off when your body will let it go. Just keep following the band rules. I did not lose much at all the first month. I also gained after surgery your body is adjusting. You are still healing so pamper yourself and try not to focus on the pounds. Focus on living and finding fun things to do with the new you. Before you know it the pounds will disappear. Keep busy and walk. Eat small to be small. Best wishes imaluckydog
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Hello everyone, all such great help and all newbies need support. I am hearing what wonderful information your are giving. Yes, you can eat what ever you want within limits. I have been banded over a year now and I am keeping off 110 pounds. I did stop drinking all soda, my choice. Our body just does not need it. It was about 2 weeks and I never thought about it again. I do NOT drink anything with my meals. This is so so so important. I stay fuller longer. I need to be on a schedule because I never get hungry. I need to nourish myself with REAL food, not too much, mostly plants with PROTEINS first. Eat small to be small. If it comes to you thru the window of your car it is NOT real. So important to practice small chewing. Putting the fork and knife down to rest and eating slowly are all great practices. We will eat less and get more full and more satisfaction from eating and tasting our food. I miss eating fast. I miss eating Large quantities of food at one time. I miss feeling over stuffed. I do not miss being morbidly Obese and having a BMI of over 40. I love my new clothes and my new figure and all the great comments I get now I am a size 10. I am so grateful to everyone on this site that helped me when I was a Newbie. Best wishes everyone imaluckydog
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You will do well. Just keep moving and the loss of appetite is normal for many. I still need to make myself eat. I just think it is band placement and I love never being hungry. Just get on a schedule and nourish yourself and follow the rules. Please go easy the first few weeks your insides are healing and that takes some time. Glad to hear all is well and the journey has begun for you. Best wishes imaluckydog.
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Love the POEM! I am so proud of you. It makes everyone feel good to read such a creative positive blog. We who blog will lose more my Dr. say's. I believe him. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes imaluckydog