BRINA913
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1 years has passed since you registered at LapBandTalk! Happy 1st Anniversary BRINA913!
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So yesterday was my 3 week bandiversary. I am happy to report that I am a third of my weigh(pardon the pun) LOL to my goal. I have lost an amazing 30 pounds!:eek: When I went to the doctor on Sept 7th for my last visit before surgery I was whopping 236 pounds:ohmy: This morning when I got on the scale I was lovely 206!:smile2: Originally my goal was to be under 200 by Christmas....but I think I may up the ante & go for Thanksgiving! I have not eaten a real meal since October 10th...but who's counting:lol: It has been hard at times to cook for my family but my clothes are starting to get big on me and that is the ultimate reward. I know that I am so mentally committed to doing this. My doctor has cleared me to do only cardio and I cannot wait. I am on mushies and it hasn't been that bad....I try really hard not to obsess about food & for the most part I am not hungry. Today I had a sweet potatoe & it was like eating filet mignon. All I keep telling myself is baby steps. I know for me that this is the beat thing I have ever done for myself....I am so proud of me me me. That six months that I went thru the process of being approved was a great gift to myself, it totally helped me to prepare myself for what I was about to undertake. Do I miss food? Yes, but what I miss more is my self-esteem & my self confidence. So I keep me eye on the prize ( which is a new & improved me) and continue to stay focused & take it one day at a time.
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I am doing great! I am down almost 30 pounds and very happy with it so far! I feel great and can see if a huge difference in my body. I am on mushies until November 23rd and then I go for my first fill! I still do not feel hungry.....lovin my band!
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So glad you're on the mend!! I have bronchitis so I have to wait until my lungs clear up. Since I've been sick, I've lost some more weight...at this rate maybe I can lose weight on my own...not! I'll keep you posted. I bet mushies are sounding pretty good to you by now. It's amazing how fast it seems since you had your surgery. I hope you're getting plenty of R&R.
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Today I am 9 days post-op! What a difference a week makes! Feeling very good...still a little sore but that is to be expected. And for thos of you who don't know I also had a hiatal hernia fixed while I was there. hence, the soreness! Starting to feel a bit hungry every now & ten...but is definitely not the raging beast kind of hunger. I drink a 4oz serving of liquid protein and all is good. Chewing on my vitamins is like heaven though. You never realize how satisfying chewing is until you haven't chewed anything in over 2 weeks! I definitely have my eye on the prize and have told myself that this is my new lifestyle and no cheating...besides can't imagine going through all that pain & cheating! I am down 19 pounds still and every time I step on that scale I am ecstatic. I am now officially 215. My goal is to be under 200 by Christmas! The best present I could give myself. For all of you who are on liquid diets it is so worth it. And so is the post-op pain it is all worth it, the moment you step on that scale and you realize you are losing WEIGHT!
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Have u tried a protein powder mixed with skim plus milk? I use chocolate flavored UNJURY mixed with 8oz of skim plus milk....it gives you 31g of protein....you need protein for energy! Had my surgery on the 18th.
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I'm not doing bad at all...gas is all gone (thank the baby jesus) just a little more sore than usual had a hiatal hernia & they repaired it and that is on the mend. Down 19 pounds from nerves 1 week pre-op liquid diet & 1 week post-op diet. See the doctor on the 2nd of november & hopefully I graduate to baby food...LOL!
Thanks for asking
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So I have survived my surgery. When they went in I had a hiatal hernia & they repaired it. So my side is a little bit more sore than usual. I promised I would be honest. The gas pains really sucked!:w00t: Today I am 7 days post-op & the gas pains have finally subsided. The constipation isn't too great either:cursing: All I can say is WALK WALK WALK! I have been off my pain meds since Friday by choice because I have to start driving on Monday & wanted my system to be totally clean and because they don't help with the constipation. I havent been very hungry....I drink 4oz. every hour & I do two protein shakes a day. I have been using the Chocolate UNJURY & I mix it with Skim Plus Milk with Fiber & Ice & put it in my new Ninja smoothie maker. Definitely does not taste as bad as it smells & it only has 200 calories with 31 grams of protein. So I meet my protein quota everyday. I got on the scale this morning and ALL together I have lost 19 pounds. :smile2: The recovery has been longer than I expected BUT I also had the hernia:frown:. For the people who say they went to work three day post-op I say Kudos to them. My family has been very supportive and I really would have been lost without them:wub: My next doctor appointment is November 2nd & hopefully I move onto the mushie phase:w00t::smile2:. I will keep updating..............
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Hey Jan,
Sorry to hear that you had to reschedule yoour surgery. I am almost one week since my surgery. The gas pains have finally subsided & am slowly getting back to be myself. The good news is that I am down 19 pounds as of this morning. Still on a liquid diet but no biggie because I am not hungry...I go to the doctor on Nov. 2nd and hopefully I move to phase 2....mushies.
Talk soon & when is your surgery rescheduled for?
