The Unhappy beginning
· RomanticBliss · 10/26/2009 14:28
Thanks for the well wishes :wink:
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Since being banded, things have been up and down for me. The up is loosing weight and feeling great, and the downs are being able to eat real food and gaining a few pounds. It would be different if I were eating all the bad foods, but I would think having 2 protein shakes a day and fish and vegetable will help me maintain and loose the weight but for some reason I happen to gain 3 pounds within 3 weeks; Not the direction I wanted to go! Anyway had my first fill 3 days ago and I feel absolutely no restriction so I will be going back tomorrow for another fill. I want to begin this journey ASAP because I still have the goal to loose about 25 pounds before Christmas. Anyway wish me luck because I am starting to loose patience and motivation, but once I head back to the gym… I’m sure I will feel better.
Thanks for the well wishes :wink:
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Finally Banded!
· RomanticBliss · 09/08/2009 14:01
So I finally went through the banding process... and it was not as bad as I thought. The worst part was waiting in the hospital until it was your turn to be called in for surgery. My surgeon, Adam came in and after seeing him there... I felt better about the whole thing. Its been 5 days since my surgery and I cant wait for my follow-up to get me on the right level. I still feel some pain but its not as bad of a pain as I originally thought it would be. The worst part is not being able to do anything except for lay around and walk when I have the energy to. I need to get the next phase where I can go back to eating solids becuase I am already sick of these protein drinks, water and popsicles.
Hope all those recently banded are doing well, and those in line to be banded, it will be well worth it because the thought of a new life is ahead of you.
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One of the longest week of my life!!
· RomanticBliss · 08/27/2009 18:26
It is exactly 1 week before my surgery on Sept 3rd. I am still on my UNJURY protein shakes which have helped me loose weight... and I am hoping to loose about 15 more pounds prior to surgery so wish me luck!
So far only 1 of my closest friend knows and I plan on keeping it that way. I went to a pre surgery workshop yesterday which helped me in understanding the whole surgery procedure and I can honestly say 'I CANT WAIT TO GET BANDED' the wait is killing me.
Good luck to everyone else who is banded or on the journey to being banded.
This is a crazy weekend for me becuase I am moving from one apartment to another, and hoping to have everything moved and situated prior to my surgery... can I say stress much.
Good luck :laugh:
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Patiently Waiting
· RomanticBliss · 08/07/2009 19:34
So My appointment has been scheduled for September 3rd. I am excited as I am nervous. I can't wait to start a new lifestyle, make changes and stick to it. I have made life changes, but I naturally seem to fall off track. The hardest part will be trying to deal with my everyday life around friends. I have always been the party girl, the girl who enjoys going out and hanging with friends. But I want to spend a few weeks alone, just dealing with this change of life and pacing my self becuae this is one of the largest decisions I have made. The Unfortunate part is trying to find a way to let my family and friends know that I have this type of surgery. Is it bad that I have already started having dreams of looking fit, seeing old friends and them not being able to recognize me; and of course the constant question of how I lost the weight. Anyway I need to get through this week and stay away from the chicken wings becuase next week is going to be the hardest because I will start my pre-op Diet. aka... LIQUID DIET.
Hopefully having this blog will help me to pace my self, as well as have a place to vent... until I am ready to let my friends and family know what I am going through.
Wish me Luck!!! :frown:
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The Challenge has begun!
· RomanticBliss · 08/18/2009 16:59
I started my Liquid Diet Yesterday (8/17/09) So far I am fine, but it is also starting to show me that I didnt have an easting disorder, I was just a bored eater who ejoyed foods from different places, as well as of course enjoyed cooking and had portion control issues. Yesterday I sipped on crystal light most of the day, and had a few sugar free popsicals during the day, and ended the night with a serving of Jello. Today I have had crystal light and wil be having some jello shortly. I have to keep focused and always have my goal in mind so it doesnt push me off track. Although I was told to start my diet on the 23rd of this month, I felt I might as well give myself a headstart since I had gained some weight since my last weigh in. I am excited but nervous becuase I want to do everything almost right. The challenge has begun and I plan on challenging myself to stay away from the stuff that I know is not good for me. As stewie from Family Guy would say, "Victory is Mine!" as my day continues, I plan on keeping busy to keep me from cheating. Yay me!:thumbup:
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