Desiree1970

It's been about 6 months since my lap band, and I'm still kicking LOL. I'm very happy with my decision as I feel tons better and see some beautiful curves :mad:

The things I'm noticing that I'm not too happy is my hair is shedding.... :crythat means I'm not getting in as much protein as I need. Bad ME!!

So today I'm gonna change my ways... so far today I had 26 g of protein via Protein Nectar's Fuzzy Navel drink. Two more of those today and I've hit my 60 grams per day... I'll be tooo happy!:whoo:

I also bout liquid multi vitamins, I'm not too happy with the chewable.... I've been taking the Centrium chewables and they are not that tasty after all....:car:

I'm still watching a lot of the FOOD network LOL:madgrin:

Hey I also found out yesterday one of my FAVORITE singers in the WORLD!!! Ann Wilson had the Lap Band! Ann has been such an inspiration in so many other ways as sucha strong independent woman to me. I love Hart and she has such a talent.

Cheers to you all!:hungry:

Love,

Desi

Hi Tammie

What was most painful about your fill.

I only felt a pinch when the doctor numbed me before the fill.

Huggs,

Desi

You'll eventually learn ways to "work around" the holidays. I had mocktails with my Protein Nector as treats on St Patty's and My birthday... For Easter, I just took very very little lamb and some herb potatoes and broccoli and ran it through a food processer... added some broth and instant stew LOL..... If you search on here you can find tons of recipes

Congrats! You're well on your way

238.9 !!!!

I'm absolutely loving being out of the two forties!

Work was such a crappy thing yesterday. It never helps when you work with lazy people and are so expected to do all their work, that you never finish your own work.

I know I need to pray for these people, but can't they still tick me off LOL

239.6 lbs!!!

Finally out of the two-forties!!!!

The scrambled eggs really helped yestereday....

Still on soft foods...

240.5 lbs today!!!!

Feeling a little y'know dauncy.....

Sliming a LOT.....

Best thing to keep down is soup...:rolleyes

241.3 :car:

241.7 lbs!!!!

Still tight.... but lost more. Is that the Pay off???

243.2!!! :whoo:

HEIGHT 5'9"

WEIGHT 247.01 LB

BMI 36.5

FAT% 50.01

FAT MASS 123.5 LB

DESIRABLE RANGE

FAT% 21-33%

FAT MASS 33.0 - 61.01 LB

I'm doing great, no AMAZING loss, but I'm consistant and steady...:car:

I'm bloated, my cycle is here and I just feel full on blahhh

So being that it's 110 outside, I've decided to stay in tomorrow and go on full protein liquids and water and revive my body from a hard week with crazy sales people at work... some say destress... I say heck yes!

Here's my new recipe:

I'll be celebrating the Holiday with my own "mock"tail

Pierced Belly Button

1 scoop syntrax "fuzzy navel"

1/2 cup Orange Juice

3/4 cup Lemonaid or Limeaid

lotsa crushed ice

Blend Blend Blend

Served in a margarita glass with a wedge of orange and umbrelly

Yummy!

I learned an important thing and it's to not think in pounds, but in inches! You see in pounds, I've lost a little over 20 pounds but honey child in inches!!!?

I'm down 4 dress sizes since my surgery... I've also lost about 4 inches from my waist, 3 from my hips and 2 from the twins!

I'm so happy, but I'm not gonna lie.. I need to push myself harder. I need the support of this board and I need to step this up.

I re visit Dr. Liu on the 13th and get my first fill....I'm super excited, my friend Andrea is getting her second on the same day

I also had my first whistle in a lOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOng time the other day. I was wearing some cute sweat pants with a butterfly tattoo along the butt and walked past this cute guy and he whistled That was nice.

I also start Hip Hop Abs on Monday....seems interesting

For my birthday I would like to get a tattoo....I'm finding other ways of rewarding myself instead of food.

God is sooooooooooooooo Good and I want to wish you all a very Happy Easter.

For God so loved this world that He gave His only begotten son. So that whomsoever believeth in Him shall have life and more everlasting.

Give your life to Jesus- You won't regret it!

:biggrin1:

I don't

Love,

Desi

I'm thrilled! down 20 some odd lbs and feeling wonderful. My port isn't as sore as before and I am happy about my little journey.

Hi Everyone! Thanks for all the well wishes and prayers....I haven't been on in a while and need to update my journal.

Woke up about a quarter to six, my usual time... God blessed me so... I made it through the night without too much discomfort. The gas is probably the most uncomfortable thing, but Sue has me walking , sipping and taking in protein to relieve that gas. I'm glad she's here. She's my best friend and she had the gastric surgery and looks like a million bucks! It's nice having someon understand y'know?

This morning I'm able to sit up on my own and draft this journal entry before entering it. I'm on some water-laced with crystal light's fruit punch:) ...doing breathing exercises every so often and trying to cough, burp or fart...the farts are easier:) . My hair is still a mess, but mom's going to style it...so much fell out pre-op due to stress... ooh weee there goes my first sneeze... I had to hold myself for that one.

I'm still going to take it easy today, but I'm going to try for more water and protein;

VERY SORE!!! :faint: Anestesia has definately wore off and i've been taking tylenol to ease the pain(Really wish doc prescribed Vicodin). I'm holding my stomache alot. Walking is much easier and i"m really trying... I'm sipping on water more today.

Congrats to me, I had my first Post Op Bowel movement!:biggrin1: Maybe it's because I slightly feel like poop?

I am in so much discomfort :sick and can't at this time tell if it's the gas or the surgery sutures... I broke down today and took a gas strip... I know doctor Endres said no, but I couldn't find any relief(It didn't work anyway) Gonna try to take things easy again...I really think I've pushed things.

:faint:

Last night was horrible! :angry I couldn't sleep comfortably. Felt like I had a big gas bubble in the middle of my boobs!

I'm also tired of all the phone calls from collections-- Got a bit behind-- these people don't care when I said I'm in recovery from surgery Monday...I see my attorney tomorrow...unfortunately I will have to file BK for all the bills that are too much for me to pay:cry

Because I sat up half the night, I'm seriously with the bags. Hope to update all this entries in my journal today :biggrin1:

Still have that gassy feeling in my belly-chest-sucks. Should be gone soon. I really can't wait to eat--- not really hungry, but miss the taste of food. It's a good thing I can start mushy foods Monday. I'm so longing for some pureed eggplant YUM!:hungry:

Haven't been able to eat a full cup of jello and weirdest thing of all is I'm watching a lot of the FOOD NETWORK..... I NEVER watch the FOOD NETWORK:omg:

Luv and all that,

Desi

The last two days haven't been so bad after all. I wasn't very hungry, of course when my sister talked about getting an IslandBurger, I started to shake a bit LOL, but I came through good and stuck to the plan to the letter.

Here's the 2 day Clear Diet:

Breakfast: Water, Broth, Diet Jell-O (I used sugar free- 10 calories)

Lunch: Water, Broth, Diet Jello-O

Dinner: Water, Broth, Diet Jello-O

I stuck to strait water too....

All though now that I'm looking at this Ahem...:faint:

I notice at the bottom it says A day before suregery, continue clear liquids: (this inclueds apple juice and diet 7 up); drink at least 8 8-ounce glasses of water...Eat nothing after midnight...

YAAAh cos I sure would like some Apple Juice:heh:

I'll be leaving to my parents house in a bit. They're driving me to the surgery center in the morning.

Thanks for all your prayers!!!

Well... two more days and I'll be banded I'm very excited, and a little bit of nerves are set in...

I had to do a fleet cleanse this morning. That stuff is so nasty...it's 1.5 ounce in 12 ounces of Apple Juice... but know what? I couldn't even taste the apple juice! The fleet was soooooo overwelming....It's working though because I'm going every 15-20 minutes.

This weekend is crazy. My Aunt RD passed last Saturday and today's her funeral. As much as I want to spend time with my family, I'm only able to go to the funeral then get back home so I'm close to the john. I also need to get my apartment a little spruced up... my friend Sue is baby sitting me the first three days, she had a gastro bypass two years ago so she sorta knows what I'm going through...

I'm nervous about the IV and coming out of the anestesia, but I know God's not done with me yet, and I'll come through the surgery with flying colors

I'm looking forward to a week away from the office and possibly catching Gerard Butler's new movie...he is sooooooooo hot!

He has a new movie called 300, y'all go see it...

I'll catch up with you later this evening.

Huggs and Kisses,

Desi

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My period officially came yesterday!!!!

Halleiluha, Thank You Jesus!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:amen:

I woke up today tired and it wasn't until after I put on my white pants and began my 45 minute drive to work, that I started to feel like my cycle was beginning....

You know that crampy feeling you get? Well it hit me hard somewhere around Lake Elsinore

This is a good thing...so I thought, I was trying to plot my cycles start from when the last one ended. I'm early....oooh wee, but all I have to do is look at a calendar and aunt flo comes for her visit...so I thought... it's now almost 8P and no period....I hope it doesn't wait till I'm on the table having Dr. Liu pokin around in my belly:faint:

My insurance approved!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Praise the Lord!!!

Surgery date is now March 12th or March 13th... I'll let you know tomorrow

:amen:

This is soooooooo Yummy! I tried the Crystal Sky flavor today and I'm loving it.....now the smell is not so pleasant, but the taste is out of this world:hungry:

I'm trying fuzzy navel tomorrow and ordering some more....