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LadyDiva618's Blog
 

My 2013 recap

Happy New Year Eve everyone! How was everyone holiday?   I really enjoyed my holiday Santa was really good to me.   Guess what?   My coworkers chip in and brought me a FitBit Flex for X-mas!!!!   How cool is that!!! I love my Fitbit and it sync with my fitness pal account. I am still trying to figure out if I need to track my workout still and use my fitbit calories burn? Or stick with the fitbit? So if know the answer let me know!   Now for my recap.   2013 was the year of change for me.   I change my eating habits and my wardrobe.   I change my lifestyle and adapted a more healthier lifestyle.   I change my way of thinking. Instead of thinking about my next meal I am now thinking about what type of workout I am going to do today.   I change my friends since my surgery I learned who is with me and who is againist me. I let all my haters go. (see ya!)   I am so ready for 2014 It is going to be something else. Starting with my first 5K run!   Happy 42nd Anniversary to my parents!   God is good   Thanks for reading!
LadyDiva618

LadyDiva618

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v4victory's Update
 

Grazing: Need Northwest Georgia Support Group

Hi All: I moved from Indiana to beautiful Northwest Georgia in August 2013. I'm doing OK, but would be much better if I hadn't started "grazing" in November and December 2013. I researched information about grazing which is a form of "binging" & it's a serious eating disorder. My weight loss plateau for these two months with no further change proved I was sabotaging myself. Now I know that I must find a good weight loss support group to attend weekly to fight food addiction. Also, there's no heated pool where I live now for water fitness, which is the only way I can safely exercise with Fibromyalgia. Thank God my new stomach pouch limits my food intake from six to eight ounces max. No matter how good a meal tastes, & how much I want to continue eating, when my stomach pouch gets full, I immediately stop eating to avoid getting sick and dumping. I only overeat when I'm distracted and not paying attention to my feeding. It's real important for me to avoid eating while watching TV or sitting at the computer because suddenly I become sick with a tight stomach needing relief because it's overstuffed! It's shocking how I can repeatedly use a fork to spear food, raise it to put food into my mouth, chew and swallow the food, and not be conscious of what I'm doing when my attention is focused on something else. Rome, Georgia has a Bariatric Center of Excellence facility, so I'll try there since no Overeaters Anonymous, or Meetup Groups for weight loss are anywhere in my area. To date, I am at (-74) pounds since Gastric Bypass Surgery in March, 2013.
v4victory

v4victory

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bbbanded chronicles
 

This is weird

When I started I wasn't wearing jeans because my 24s no longer fit and I refused to venture any further than that. Now I'm in baggy size 12 jeans, from F21 of all places. But I don't understand it. Obviously the way weight loss works is you lose weight and clothes fit differently yadda yadda but, it's just so weird to me. I guess it's an nsv in a way right?   I don't feel like I should be in anyones 12 much less them be baggy. What am I to do when the 12 is too big??? It's a great feeling to know that I fit into clothes or that I don't for a good reason. But I still don't feel like I belong in the "skinny:" side. I still have that feeling that an associate will come up to me and point me towards the plus sized section.   Mental weight loss is a real b***h!
bbbanded

bbbanded

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cheryl2586's Blog
 

The holidays are over what is your excuse now

Most people use the holidays and all the goodies as an excuse to eat whatever they want. So now here it is almost the new year so what will your excuses be now? I have said this a million times that for us holidays are for family not to stuff ourselves with food. I don't bake anymore on the holidays because sugar is my trigger. If we are going to a party I will bake then leave it where ever I take it. I have no control over sweets so I just have to stay away from them. There are no major holidays between now and Easter that would require sweets and bad food so now get back to doing you and get the devil out of your head. Just because we had wls does not help with the emotions or the head hunger. If you can get that beat then you will be successful. Whenever I go for food I ask myself are you hungry. Most of the time no I am not and I get some water and go back to what I was doing. The only way you will achieve your goals is to stop making excuses. Actions speak louder then words. You don't have to talk about it just do it. Wishing everyone new and old a happy and prosperous new year. It is always in us to do what we want but our excuses make it hard to do right. If you are not truthful to your self how can you be truthful to others. Just a random thought.
cheryl2586

cheryl2586

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Never ending Journey
 

Fruits and veggies

I've had my band for a few years and I am NO WHERE near where I thought I would be. Yes, I have lost weight, more than I ever did on my own, but I am still "big". I see people talking about eating salads and fruit and I get frustrated. My surgeon told me no raw fruits or veggies because they sit in your pouch and don't break down as quick as cooked food. So, I'm wondering what other people were told?? I love raw veggies....fruit, not so much, but I crave apples every once in awhile. Any information or tips would be greatly appreciated!!!
SharonM13

SharonM13

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D_Carrimko's Blog
 

All is Good in my world.

I did as my dr suggested for my stuck episode and it worked like a charm. Soda was my saver.   Day 9 post-op.   Today i was able to take my bandages off my wounds. They look great with no swelling or redness, they are still a bit tender but only a 3 on the 10 pain scale.   So food, i did start on mushies yesterday as the dr recommended. I made scrambled eggs in a mug. They were delicious.   Recipe: 1 Egg beaten in mug 1 Tbs salsa 1 Tbs grated cheese Mix well microwave 1 on high stir microwave another minute on high, and there you have it, perfect portion and super tasty.   It feels great to eat a tiny meal and then not be hungry. I am thinking about food a little less but it is still on my mind and a lot when my hubby and kids are eating sausages and mac n cheese. Soon i will ba able to have a tiny bit of that too but for this week it is delicious eggs.
D_Carrimko

D_Carrimko

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D_Carrimko's Blog
 

OUCHIE! OUCHIE!

Last night (25th) i had 1/2 a slice of very thin lunchen ham. I was in so much pain about 20 minutes after. I have been able to get down all my fluids but it hurts.   I called my surgeon just now, and he said as long as i am getting down all my liquids, i SHOULD drink some diet soda to alleviate the pain some. He said if i am still in pain tomorrow afternoon he will see me first thing Saturday morning to take out a little fluid from my band for a week to let the irritation settle and then he will fill it back in the following Friday.   A life time of bad choices are so hard to break but if i dont start i am doomed. But just getting the band shows i do want to change. I am counting the days till i see my psychologist again, so we can continue deep therapy on many issues but also my over eating and emotional eating. That is what caused me to have the ham last night. My sister in-law made me feel shitty as a parent because i only bought my kids 1 Christmas gift each (an ipod shuffle) and only spent $50 on each of them.   I knew they were getting gifts from others and they also know Christmas is about sharing love not getting as much gifts as you can.   Im mad at myself for letting her get to me but i am madder that i put myself in all this pain because of how i felt about it all.   Roll with the punches, right.. well this feels like i have been punched in the chest and neck.. but i am proud that i fessed up to my surgeon and he was able to put me at ease and can help as soon as we get back into town, as we are 2 hours away staying at a Historical Gold Rush theme park for 2 days.   And NEENER NEENER to my sister inlaw because my kids said coming to this place was the best Christmas gift EVER!!
D_Carrimko

D_Carrimko

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D_Carrimko's Blog
 

Almost very good girl.

5 Days Post-op: My pain is still there but not too bad, so i am happy to be on the generic pain meds now, and only take them when i really need relief.   Last night (Christmas Eve) was my extended families Christmas dinner.   I had a tonic water with lemon (as my surgeon does not limit soda in a lapband patient) and it did NOT agree with me. My tummy felt upset the whole night. I must admit it was hard seeing all my favorite Christmas foods (Calamari, Shrimp, clams, dips with crusty bread and cheeses, chicken and spinach cannelloni) and not being able to have any. But i have a very supportive family and they kept me chatting, drinking water and not offering me finger food even though there was lots of it. My mother did make me seafood soup (all blended so no chunks) which was delicious, so that helped too. But i my down fall as a small piece of the brick of rocky road fudge that a friend made us as a gift. I ate a bite and OUCH, it hurt! I had to throw it into the trash this morning because the temptation was way too high. My husband and kids were really great about it going into the trash as it was also their gift, But as they said "We are in it together". I have THE BEST SUPPORT!!!   Today we went over to my mothers house for Christmas lunch and i really was not hungry, so only had a tiny bowl of chicken soup (blended no lumps).   I am in love with not being hungry all the time, but i still think about food a lot though, but that is a life time of habit that with my great psychologist i am over combing too. I am going to make the lapband work because it HAS too. I do have 4mls in my 10ml band so that helps too.   I notice i am much more tight in the morning, and really can feel the band (Gertie as i have named it) constricting, but by 2 pm i am fine. So i think my 1 main meal a day with 2 snacks is going to best work for me. My surgeon says as long as i am taking my multi vitamin i only need to eat one meal a day if i want. I know to some you are thinking WOW that is crazy and not enough but i trust him and his practice completely as they are the people who do almost all of the lapband studies. Check them out lapbandaustralia.com.au check out all their videos.   I have been walking a fare bit around the shopping malls and tomorrow we are going to a theme park for 2 days. I am very excited also about getting home in 2 weeks to beable to get back to walking with my friend who is training me to be able to compete and complete a Couch to 5K mid next year. As she also started just walking with a friend in the evenings then added doing it in the mornings as well and just picking up her speed every time until her body was ready to run for a minute and walk for a 3 minutes and so on, and now she runs 5 kilometers every weekday morning and just walks on the weekend to give her muscle fibers time to rest. I am pumped, This new year is going to be a year for great change not just for me but for my whole family. Very Exciting!!!
D_Carrimko

D_Carrimko

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Patty's WLS Blog
 

The one thing I "hate" as a post op.....

I haven't posted to my "blog" here in a while.....things are going good......still very thankful and happy to have had the sleeve......BUT there is ONE thing that really bothers me as a post op patient........   And, here it is: It's very difficult to cross my legs while I'm sitting at my desk. Ha Ha Ha Ha   I can remember not being able to cross my legs, for many years...........74 pounds down, and I usually sit with my legs crossed...because I can.
PGee

PGee

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D_Carrimko's Blog
 

Beating the Pain

Hello day 2 of my new life. I woke up in terrible pain in the middle of the night last night. It was throbbing incision pain, i was able to take some codine tablets, which i was glad i had no problem swallowing. It eased the pain enough for me to be able to fall back asleep, but it was right back with an accompanying migraine too in the morning. I went to the store with my family and walked walked walked, which helps a lot with the bloated feeling, but i did go to the pharmacy to ask for pain meds that do not have codine, as i would hate to become too attached to them.   My hubby and kids have been such a great help, and my big boy is great company while everyone else is resting. It is slowly starting to feel more like Christmas and i look forward to spending a lot of quality time with loved ones and not obsessing about food.   I have given up soda as of the night before surgery, that could be also the reason behind my headaches, no caffeine from my Coke Zero or Pepsi Max. Just as well as the stuff is so bad for you anyway.   Glad to report no shoulder pain just incision pain, but as long as i use the tylanole it will keep it under wraps.   Merry Christmas Everyone!!
D_Carrimko

D_Carrimko

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D_Carrimko's Blog
 

Done Deal

So i am 2 days post op and feeling pretty good. I had to stay in hospital over night because my band had been filled too much ( 6lms in my 10ml band) so i had to wait for the surgeon to come in the next morning to take out 2mls. It went great. My husband and kids are doting and caring for me so much, and my Mother bought over some homemade chicken soup, it was so delicious. I am typing this at 1am as i woke up with really bad gas and surgical incision pain, so i took 2 codine pills and am feeling SO much better.   I am beyond excited that i did this surgery as feel like a new women already.
D_Carrimko

D_Carrimko

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Terry Poperszky's Blog
 

4 Days in Paradise NSV

Spent 4 days in Hawaii on a work assignment, and maintained my weight. The office was about a mile away, so I didn't get a car and walked to work each day. While my food choices could have been healthier, I listened to my band and life was good.
Terry Poperszky

Terry Poperszky

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Blog 85448
 

All Over & Back to Fat -n- Flabby

Monday, as I sat in pre-op waiting for the surgeon, I see a sign which states this particular facility has a goal of providing, "Very good care" - not "Outstanding", not "Excellent", just very good.   I don't know that I would even state that their care is "very good".   As usual, everyone on the medical team was running late. Unlike other facilities, their pre-op has no privacy so I got a good dose of people watching. Let's bring six or seven people with us, all talking loudly, with kids running every where poking their heads into other patient's waiting areas. Here's a hint to the extended family of the 300 lb + guy being prepped for gastric bypass...trotting in with a large box of doughnuts and an obese toddler in cordoroy pants so tight you could hear them rubbing together, does not signal future success for the patient!   After several attempts to get the i.v. line in, finally and painfully it's jammed in my hand. In comes my surgeon who I haven't seen since the last surgery in July. He calls me by another patient's name and asks if I followed all the prep instructions for my bypass surgery!? I laugh it off and remind him of who I am and what we're doing - "...Oh yeah - my mistake - just have so many of you all today...".   Surgery went well, but as to be expected, as this is the second time opening the same incisions in under six months, the swelling, bruising and pain is much more severe than last time. As I'm getting dressed to go home I see bright red blood all over my clothes - yes, I'm bleeding from all six steri-stripped incisions. As they bandage me up they're telling me that this is "normal". Thankfully the discharge instructions were a bit more complete than last time, unfortunately though, the script for the pain meds was written incorrectly. The error was caught when my husband dropped the scripts off at the pharmacy, but since the pharmacy was unable to reach the surgeon or his PA until the next day, I got to go almost 24 hours with nothing but OTC ibuprophan and ice packs.   It's been four days since surgery and no one from the practice has called to follow up or see how I'm doing. I did get an email telling me my follow up appointment has been moved to Christmas Eve - fabulous!   Par for the course, I'm not hungry and have pretty much just had coffee, water, broth and a few crackers and yet have managed to gain four pounds! Way to go Jill - in no time I'll be back to where I was before - the biggest gal in the room who eats less than everyone else!
RavenClaw779

RavenClaw779

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My journey
 

New Scale ... argh!

So, here I was, thinking I've been rocking things lately ... and to celebrate my success I bought a new digital scale. Awesome, right?!   WRONG!!! My old and awesome scale said I was 180 lbs. My new and horrible scale says I am 185.   I think the bigger problem here is that five pounds absolutely devastated me. It made me feel so defeated. I'm the same person, and I weigh what I weigh, no matter what a scale says. I feel like my moods are reflecting what a scale says. And how lame is that?!?! Maybe I'll try the 'only weigh once a week' type thing so I don't get overly crazy. But that would be hard for me. Maybe that can be something I work towards.   Here's an update on my therapy session about food addiction: She said I shouldn't overeat, but not to worry about it because it's just part of our society. Okay, thank you 6 feet tall, 110 pound therapist. I can't wait to see you again.   My plan B? Books from the library. I'll update when I find a good one!
colorado_chick

colorado_chick

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BlueMoon~T's Blog
 

The Glass Is Half Full

I've always been a person who tries to focus on the positives in my life. Lately, that's been tough. I've had a lot of family issues then add the stress of Christmas to the mix and I've been feeling kinda down. So, a couple of weeks ago I decided to take the bull by the horns and make some changes in my life. I started seeing a therapist. Dont judge me. LOL! Honestly, I feel better just knowing that I'm taking action to change how my life has been going. After all, I had LB surgery this year and have been doing really good. So... what do I have to complain about? NOTHING! I'm pulling myself up by my bootstraps and I'm getting back to the old me. Sometimes, I think as women we dont take care of ourselves. We're too busy taking care of our children or extended family and we forget about our own needs. I hope everyone has a Happy Holiday and takes care of themselves!
BlueMoon~T

BlueMoon~T

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LadyDiva618's Blog
 

I got my date!

Happy Wednesday Everyone.   I know I've been quiet on here lately but I've been working late at the day care so the parents can wrap the kids christmas toys or get their layaways out. But It is so worth it!   This weekend I need to catch up on my favorite blogs I miss you guys!   Okay back to my entry title. What date I am talking about?......   You ready?.......     Can I get a drum roll?......         On April 5th 2014 in Atlanta GA Me and my best friend Lesley will be doing My First 5K run!!!!! I am too excited!!! But Not just any run I will be doing the Color Run!   Why not? I figure it I am going to do something I have to do it right! Me running my first 5K run with my best friend and getting covered in colors what more can a girl ask for!?     So I am going to start training after I meet with Dr. Richardson on Jan 7th to see what he think and to make sure my incisions are good.   Once I get the okay then I will start training.   So any advice and motivation are welcome!   79 pounds gone forever and I love my band!   God is Good   Thanks for reading!
LadyDiva618

LadyDiva618

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dylanmiles23's Blog
 

I hate winter etc.

As I write this, the snow has started, again. It is around 10 out and it may get 35 tomorrow or what I call a heat wave. Every year my husband wants to go down south but my children and grandsons live here. Our elderly mothers live here. Also you need $$$ to live in 2 places but tonight is Mega Millions, over $550 million, so that would get him his warm weather.   This past week I have had vertigo and the room has been spinning. Awful. I am seeing my ENT today for my annual and hopefully he can help me. My oldest brother told me he has it too. Not an excuse but I have not been to the gym because I am afraid of what could happen if I do any of the machines. That is why we have wonderful doctors, to help us. They help with our band questions, also.   I love when people bad mouth other's WLS choices. If you did not have a band or sleeve or by pass you can't judge. I do know many people who had by pass and after 7-10 years they are larger than before. One of these women said her surgery failed. WRONG! she failed. I have seen her eat and drink cocktails and wine, daily. The only sleeve people I know are at my monthly support group and they are newly done and they have no complaints, good for them. I decided I didn't want anything other than Band because it can be removed and the others can't. Each to his own and band bashing is just RUDE!   I hope everyone has a warm and safe week.   Arlene
dylanmiles23

dylanmiles23

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Blog 85448
 

Breaking Up...

...With the Band!   If I had to write a letter to my soon to be "ex" I'd have to say,"Baby, it's been a long and expensive three years and while the 34 pounds I lost since the day we got together is progress to a better, healthier me, the price has been a bit steep.   Each of those pounds cost about $2200 - thank God for insurance or you'd have bankrupted me!   The vomiting, the socially inappropriate talking stomach yelling, "Nnnow...ow.ow..." in meetings, the hair loss and breaking nails, the three bites and bolt for the bathroom aerobics, making sure not to bend over least lunch leap out of my mouth, the double band aka my bra, the conveniently locate port-o-pain just so situated so as to be like the toe you just keep stubbing...on the door to the dryer, the edge of the cart at the grocery store and don't even mention how it appears to be a magnet for the small child or pet climbing into your lap.   Ah yes - thanks for the memories, but I've got to end this relationship as it's cramping what little style I have left!   Lunch interview for a job - forget it! Ditto for lunch with the girls or a family dinner. What with everyone watching to see if my trip to the bathroon is to pee or to puke?! It's become the only thing some family members talk about. How can Jill still be so big - she doesn't eat anything!   I will give you this - you have definitely changed my relationship with food. Having puked up so many different foods, there are things that just the smell of now makes me nauseous. Last night's two bites of tuna noodle casserole crossed another off the lengthy list.   Sure - I'm afraid I'm going to pack it all back on, but perhaps the memory of this bad relationship will help keep me focused.   I got the big song & dance from your pal, the weight loss surgeon, who told me how great you were and all you could do for me. Now even he's telling me you're bad news. Of course that's not stopping him from trying to hook me up with either of his other friends - Mr. Roux-N-Y or Mr. G. Sleeve.   For now though, I think I'm going to hanging with a plain jane kind of pal - Ms. W. Watchers and see how things go!
RavenClaw779

RavenClaw779

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tlott822's Blog
 

Exercise Goals

As I was going through my six month process to prepare for surgery, I had to take a fitness test and meet with a trainer. The trainer went over ideal exercise routines. He told me that I should be exercising 6 days a week for at least 1 1/2 hours each session. Of course I will need to work up to this point, right now I'm walking 4-5 days a week for 45 minutes each session and it's hard to stay motivated. When I come home from work all I want to do is curl up in my bed and watch tv. Old habits die hard. I'm really bored with walking and I'm thinking about taking a spin class or a Zumba class. I really miss water aerobics but it's so cold where I live so that will have to wait until the spring. I've really been pushing myself to stay committed to exercising and it feels great.   What are you doing to meet the exercise requirements and how are you staying motivated?
tlott822

tlott822

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tlott822's Blog
 

My big day

On October 21, 2013 I had the gastric sleeve procedure. My surgery was scheduled for 11am. I arrived at the hospital at 8:30 and was immediately processed and taken in the back to prepare for the procedure. The doctors came to talk to me and ask a million questions before the actual surgery. At about 11:20am I was rolled into the surgery room. The next thing I remember is waking up in recovery 2 hours later. I didn't feel any pain but I was extremely sleepy, I slept the entire first day/night. I felt really nauseous every time I woke up so I preferred to sleep. I couldn't eat or drink anything. The nurses were encouraging me to drink Crystal Light but I just couldn't force it down. I went home about 24 hours after the surgery and slept for 3 more days. I only got up to drink water or a protein shake and to use the rest room. Two weeks later I'm feeling great and I've lost 14 pounds. I went to my first post op appointment on November 5th and I've moved on to Stage 2 (soft foods) of the eating plan. I am still struggling to get in enough fluids and protein shakes but the doctor assured me that it was normal at this stage. I'm happy with my decision to have the gastric sleeve procedure and look forward to my weight loss journey.
tlott822

tlott822

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D_Carrimko's Blog
 

MEAT...GIVE ME MEAT!

I caved and had 3 bites of my husbands calzone tonight. The meaty cheesy smell was killing me. But after my 3 bites i was fine.   It was like a smoker having their first cigarette after a long international flight. DONT SMOKE!! My father died of lung cancer and it was a horrible drawn out death.   On an exciting front today was the last day of school for my boys and are now on summer break, and my daughter cut her second tooth. YAY!!
D_Carrimko

D_Carrimko

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Terry Poperszky's Blog
 

Maybe the Obamacare website isn't so bad after all.

The company that I work for provides insurance through one of the top 5 insurance companies in the nation, our employee count is under a thousand and we are provided with an online registration portal. So far registration has been pushed back twice for web site issues, and when it finally come online today, it crashed after a couple of hours.Maybe the Obamacare website isn't so bad after all.
Terry Poperszky

Terry Poperszky

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