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On the Path to Enlightenment
 

1st Doctors Visit

So this past sunday was the first time i've been to the doctors in 16 years, yeah i know, that;s pretty bad, but the truth is besides being fat i'm a pretty healthy dude. I dont take any medicine, i dont have a problem sleeping, no asmah, the only problem i really have is elevated blood pressure.... So as i said i went to the Dr. Office Sunday and had my "check up" she said everything was fine, my blood prossure was high, 151/91, which is right in line with the last few times i was at the P. Center to donate, but she said she wasn't going to put me on meds cause i am in the weight loss process. She said that i would quilify for the procedure on my BMI alone, according to the web is 42.6 (6'1" weight 325) so that made me feel a little better. The Nurse was really nice, she took a few minutes to explain what she was doing and why she was doing it, she looked at the thing on my stomach and confrimed that it came from the belt rubbing the bottom of my stomach from sitting so much and that it would heal as the stoach went down but could confrim that it would ever look the same which was kinda depressing. She told me that i have to continue to have my pressure checked every week and if the bottom goes over 100 or the top goes over 160 i need to come back to her office right away, i guess that is heart attack range, but i didnt ask. I still did not get the information from the the hospital yet to get the blood work and other stuff done, i keep forgetting that there is no mail movement on the 4th of July so that makes everything slower. Well i'm really excited to get this thing moving. and am actually kinda antsy. Well I got to get back to work but just wanted to let you know about the doctors appointment.   Ill talk to you soon!
SigmaChefSpe

SigmaChefSpe

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Adrienne21's Blog
 

one week banded

I received a call from my doctor ten mins ago. I asked her if everything I am experiencing was normal, She said if I am not tolerating my fluids and they come back up I need to go to the er. I will see how today goes. I know last was rough. I felt dizzy and hungry. I felt like I had not eaten enough or drank enough water. I did a skin test for dehydration. (You go to the middle of your arm and you take your index finger and thumb and pull a chuck of skin up. if it goes back down you are fine. if it stays in that pinched position you need to seek help).   I forgot to ask my doctor if my band was pre-filled. she informed me that if I had any other questions or concerns to call them. I just don't want to become a pain in the butt, but this is my health and life so maybe I should keep asking. They have a support group but it is not nearly anything like this site. Today is my first day of work. I start at 3pm. I am low on energy and I won't be able to rely on my energy drinks and no vitamins. I just have to get through four days before I can move on to the mushy foods. I hope I can tolerate eggs and oatmeal. I don't understand how I can't have grits but I can eat oatmeal. They said it's because grits are sliders.   I guess I am going to try to drink some soup and see how I feel because my stomach is starting to talk. lol I hope you all have a great day.
Adrienne21

Adrienne21

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Adrienne21's Blog
 

sickness

Im feeling a little sick right now. I am not sure if I am dyhydrated, bloated, hungry, or sick. perhaps all of the above. I feel like I am going to vomit but nothing is coming up. I really don't want to force it. So in the morning I will be calling my clinic to ask them if the way im feeling is normal for a week after being banded. Im going to try to drink some water and try to go to bed. maybe that will help.
Adrienne21

Adrienne21

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Lauracat's Blog
 

Tough Mudder

I see life as a Changes a bunch of wall you must climb over to get to your goal. I had the goal to lose weight and when i Failed and Failed again I turned to my band and I love it. I had a dream of Being a Zumba Instructor I took the course and now have class that are packed. I am opening my Own studio in September . I wanted to be a personal Trainer I have a list of people who want to work with me.   So when I was told about Tough Mudder I knew I have to train for it. This is a 10-12 mile run with an obstical course build in. I am in the process of training for this. Training includes 5 mile runs 3 times a week 8 mile runs 3 times a week once a week i only have to run 2-3 miles. Boot Camp 3 times a week.   A madders boot camp is   5 min warm up   2 min of cardo   1 opticcal   2 min Cardo again   1. Obstical   one min rest   times 5   2 personal training session a week with 1 being high intencedy cardio the other work out the other streath training .   I will be doing this in October
Lauracat

Lauracat

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Boredom Eating
 

Boredom Eating?

So it’s 8pm and I just realized that the only thing I have eaten today was a bag of turkey bites and a protein bar. These past 2 weeks or so I have just been eating for no apparent reason. I am not sure how to stop the boredom eating. I’m pretty sure that is how I ended up this big. My boyfriend out of all people brought it to my realization because we got into an argument and he said it seems like all you want to do is eat and lay around. Reality sat in and it actually made me cry. I am responsible for 50% of my surgery bill and I feel like I am throwing money out the window. I am not mad at him he just put it out there. Well I got on the scale and yes I have been just eating since I am up 10 lbs. I pretty much just went back to my old ways and ate carbs and felt sick every day because of it. I have also eaten for no reason and when I am not hungry. I can’t just eat when I am not hungry because it turns into over eating or making bad choices. I also notice I feel pretty weak so I ordered some protein off line and been drinking more hopefully this kicks my ass back into gear…
Jen3

Jen3

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Adrienne21's Blog
 

Day 7

As stated it is day 7 for me or to be more accurate day 6 and five hours... I am able to drink a little bit more of water today. I think I might have gotten one and a half cups of water down for the entire day. I am still having chest pains but only when i sip my liquids. its strange because it is like i can now feel the liquids traveling down my throat into my stomach. I stop because i feel like the water or broth is coming back up. I am getting a small appetite back but I can't eat. tomorrow is my first day at work, i don't think i am ready, but I am out of vacation time. I hope it goes well. I am going to try to sip some green tea and chicken broth. good day!!
Adrienne21

Adrienne21

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Jillybeans58's Blog
 

My journey begins...

I am sitting here drinking my clear liquids and a million things are running through my head. What will the pain be like? Will this surgery work for me? Will people think I am taking the easy route out? No matter what the answers to these questions I will still be getting my sleeve surgery tomorrow at 7 am. I am nervous, but very excited. My journey started almost a year ago. I sat in the kitchen with a friend in my bathing suit, and we complained to each other that we needed to do something. We both signed up for the informational class and I went, and she did not. From there I found out the doctor I wanted performed the surgery at a hospital that my insurance did not take. I cried. (I cried a lot through this process!). I switched doctors and began the process again. I was super set. I started my nutrition appointments; however, I was very unsuccessful with losing. The day before my third nutrition appointment Hurricane Sandy set me back an entire month! Then after I finally finished the process (which I never thought could happen) I was denied by my insurance. They asked for a two year weight history, and based my denial on my previous year's weight not being high enough. I appealed, and this was also a very long process. I finally won! I was so happy and realized that this moment was going to change my life. I am still struggling with the pre-surgery diet, and am still feeling like when I get there tomorrow they are going to say no! I am so anxious that I am never going to be able to sleep tonight. When I go to bed tonight I am going to think of my family, and how happy they will be to see me happy.
Jillybeans58

Jillybeans58

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Larryboy96's Blog
 

Getting Back on Track

Hello, I had my surgery in November 2012. I was faithful to my surgeon's guidelines for a couple of months. I then began to crave carbs in the form of pudding and ice cream. To make a long story short I went in for only my second fill on June 28, 2013. I was up about 30 lbs. The great news is that by the grace of God, I'm still here and now doing the right things. I've lost 6 lbs since my last fill putting me at 411 lbs total.   I've written all this to say that I had a wonderful experience with my surgeon. He helped me to refocus and start again. I hope by the continuing of God's grace, the surgeon's care, and your encouragement to remain faithful to the LapBand Journey.   Don't let discouraged (it was easy for me to do). Stay in touch with those who support you and you will have success at on this journey.   Larry
Larryboy96

Larryboy96

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Ms. Mannix's Blog
 

Closet Sleever

I must admit, I'm a "closet" sleever.   No family or friends know what I'm about to do because I choose not to share. i feel ashamed that i cannot lose the weight on my own. I've been trying for years only to regain the loss weight & then some.   My mother has been petite & tiny all of her life, so shes never understood my plight. If she knew, oh would I hear it... Yup, even at the age of 49, she still tries to be controlling. Our phone discussions are never about life events initially, the 2nd-4th question from her is, "HOW IS YOUR WEIGHT?". {I cringe at this question}   My friends are all shapes & sizes. My smaller friends call WLS a cop out. My overweight and obese friends say they're ok with their weight, but they're always on a "diet".   Instead of acceptance & encouragement, I'm sure I would receive critcism & hateration...{Hateration= a form of jealously and negative emotion about your situation or circumstance, b/c individual isn't able to obtain/acheive the same success}   The "excuse" I plan to use with all (including coworkers) is, I had my gallbladder removed & I'm now watching what I eat with a high protien & low carb diet with excercise incorporated within.   Yes....... this is my story & my truth. MY truth shall set me free. Thanks for stopping by...I now feel a little lighter, less burdened.
Ms. Mannix

Ms. Mannix

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melissa130's Blog
 

What a Moment

Going to a party today where I will see people that I haven't since Christmas. My surgery was in January and I have lost 96 pounds. At Christmas my skirt/pant size was a 24. Tops were 24 to 28 or XXXL.   My sister bought me an adorable skirt and a sexy slamming blouse. Skirt size ---> 6 !!!!!!!!!!! The blouse is a plain MEDIUM. I cried and so did she. I kept looking at the tag on the skirt like it had to be wrong.   What a moment. I feel liberated and I feel like I have finally won the battle. I have no regrets going through with this operation. I am very glad I didn't have the bypass or the band. I feel very healthy.   Happy girl!! Have a good day everybody.
melissa130

melissa130

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MandyRN15's Blog
 

NSV Love these!

Today I measured myself for the first time since surgery. It has been 4 weeks and I have lost 30 pounds, but the measurements shocked me!!! I had lost 4 inches in my waist, 3 inches from my chest, an inch from each ankle, 2 inches from each thigh, and 2 inches from each knee. I was worried I wasn't losing fast enough but then I see 17 inches gone from my body and I know that I am going the right way. Today I went to the gym and kind of over did it, but feel the urge to push myself. I know I am still healing and was reminded of this today, especially when I was trying to do triceps exercises laying down on a bench and felt the incision and stomach muscle pull. Ouchh!!! Just gotta go slow. I am so excited to feel great again and have energy. I am happy to hear so many people that I can relate to on this site. I wish everyone the best on their surgeries. This surgery is definitely worth it!!!
MandyRN15

MandyRN15

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...Redeeming Journey...
 

New Beginnings...

All day I was in a slump...trying to figure out what my problem was. It wasn't until I got online earlier tonight and chatted with some wonderful people on Vertical Sleeve who have a lot in common, and I realized that is what I have missed, to talk with those who I can relate to and seek encouragement and advice from this site. I immediately felt a smile come across my face and a peace in my heart. I found my new beginning! I found where I need to wake up tomorrow and put my feet on the floor knowing where I am headed; my plans and goals and ideas...all to reach one destination, to be at my ideal goal weight. I am grateful for people who come into our lives and glad for God's leading to these people. I am definitely moving forward in the right direction, starting tonight! Thank you Lord! ~Missy~
Redeemed36

Redeemed36

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adrienne21's Blog
 

Day 6 after the lapband surgery

As day 6 comes to a close I wanted to post how I was doing. I am still having chest and arm pain. I know for sure it is from the gas. My only thought on that is that there needs to be a way for them to be able to suck all of that gas out of us. It's very painful. I am suppose to be drinking 64oz of water , but that is not the case. I am barely drinking 1/4 of a cup of any liquids without feeling full or feeling like the liquids are coming back up. then I get this pain in my chest. I don;t know if that is a sign to stop. I think it might be because my stomach is swollen still.I fear that I will dehydrate and get the shakes again. I had an episode of shaking and feeling jittery from not eating. So I had put some pinto beans in a blender and had maybe four or five sips of that. it went down ok but I have a headache now. I guess i didnt process the thought of the after pain. I figured the medicine would be enough to stop the pain from the gas. It wasnt until today that I started to feel anything from my incisions. it;s very minimum. I coughed once today, actually a couple seconds ago. I wonder what do they do when people get sick? since they said coughing is good. Maybe im just thinking about this too much. Well god night lapband members.
Adrienne21

Adrienne21

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ramos252006's Blog
 

3 months post op

I hear the famous words "oh my gosh I can tell you have lost weight. I see it in your face". I hear this at least twice a day from random people i work with. I was listening to a comedy podcast and this guy John Pinette talks about how he has heard the same thing. "I see it in your face" he says "man what is this? I must have looked like the kool aid man and no one told me". hahaha I get so many compliments and they say I look good, etc. Since my first surgery in 2010 to now I have lost 85lbs. Now since my sleeve surgery in April 2013, I have lost 55lbs. I am not sure which number to really go by. I had lapband in 2010 but that failed for me, I only lost 30lbs in 2 years, my fault? I think partially it was yea, but it also slipped, causing issues. Anyways when I look at myself I don't really see what others see. yes my cloths are big, I can tell a slight difference in my face, 55lbs is alot of weight, but yet in my brain its not that much.... yet. So I think I still have that "fat girl" image of myself. yea I am not small, thin, or tiny but I HAVE lost some weight. How do I go about "thinking skinny" thoughts? Anyways last time I posted something I was having all kinds of issues, and problems and was going to have test done, just wanted to let those who encouraged me through that time know that everything turned out fine. Nothing was wrong at all, just turned out my body was still in the healing process and I wasnt such a fast healer as I thought lol. I still have issues with some dariy products and sugar intake has to be minimal, but other than that, things are GREAT. Im able to eat REAL foods now, i cant even look at soup anymore haha!! Thank you to those who helped encourage me through that rough patch.
ramos252006

ramos252006

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dylanmiles23's Blog
 

Say Yes To The Dress

​I was just watching a repeat on TLC of Say Yes To The Dress. The bride lost 115 pounds with the band. Her future husband was there with her through the whole thing. Congratulations to the both of them. The bride's mother is thin, discipline and opinionated. The bride tried on so many form fitting dresses and loved a tight fitting that showed off her 'new' figure. The mother hated everything and the poor bride left Kleinfeld's without a dress. Why can't mother's say nice things. It is not 'her' wedding and 'her' dress. I had a cousin that was like that. When her daughter married for the second time the bride did everything her way. Sad but her mother had died. My mother did my wedding my way and when we planned it I was just 19. I got married 1 month after I turned 20 and I am still married. If that bride, Victoria, is part of this site, I hope you finally found your dress and not your mother's.
dylanmiles23

dylanmiles23

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jsbk's Blog
 

Day 17

...Day 17...   New Weight: 261.8   Made an egg white scramble with 1/2 c. egg whites, 2 tbs. shredded reduced fat mozzarella cheese, fresh arugula and basil from my garden and sauted onions and bell pepper, ate slow and chewed well, stayed down just fine! Had some pork liver pate on the side (kind of like faux sausage) also stayed down just fine.   Went to yoga class again for the first time since surgery. Went well a little pain at the port site when twisting but otherwise fine. I can tell I'm going to be sore tomorrow though. Haven't used all those muscles in a while.   Everything is going good so far.
jsbk

jsbk

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Tiffany0818's Blog
 

2 week post op

So yesterday the 4th made 2 weeks post op and I lost 21 lbs and I'm excited and motivated, but don't really see it,however; many ppl already tell me they are a difference. Feeling a little better but still have neck pain and a little more relaxed now that I'm on the puréed stage cause I get to eat instead of liquids, thx god. How did some of you people feel post op after 2 weeks?
Tiffany0818

Tiffany0818

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Gastric Sleeve Surgery - An Unexpected Journey
 

SQUIRREL! or How I Made It Into Guinness

Guinness World Records called me today. It was out of the blue and I thought it was my shameful little secret. But apparently being startled by a squirrel can help you become a Guinness record breaker.   I was in the kitchen messing around and heard some scratches in the utility room. Upon opening the door, I was confronted by a dastardly squirrel. Being a normal (sort of) person, I figured if I stepped towards him, he'd head for the hills. But no, he charged me!   Squirrels aren't supposed to charge! They're supposed to hang upside down on the sides of trees and play funny games of tag with each other.   It's in the Squirrel Manual. Chapter 1 - Squirrels are supposed to look cute, chase each other, and RUN whenever confronted by things that outweigh them by 300 lbs.   This squirrel, obviously, was a dropout. He's the kinda punk squirrel that skips squirrel school, hangs around the pool hall, and smokes. I would add that he's a heroine addict, but I didn't have time to check his little squirrel arm for tracks - I was too busy trying to release the squirrel back into his natural habitat. By that, I mean that I screamed like a girl and slammed the door.   That's where Guinness comes in.   I thought my shameful little secret was my own, until I got the phone call. Apparently Guinness heard the scream and the door slam at their headquarters and tracked it back to me. I wondered how they tracked it back to me, until I saw the fault line (apparently caused by my slamming the door) snaking across my property and down the street.   I now have two Guinness records - one for Loudest Girly Scream from a Man and Hardest Door Slam Without Knocking the Door Off the Hinges.   P.S. The Man Club heard about it as well. I tried to explain that I was employing my catlike Ninja skills and the scream was my way of focusing my Chakras - but they weren't buying it.   They said they had already given me a break on the whole Monarch Butterfly incident, but they couldn't give me a pass on this one. I now have 2 points on my Man Card. One more point and I have to take a refresher class. :-(   P.P.S Does setting the world record for screaming like a girl count as an aerobic workout??????
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Ms. Mannix's Blog
 

Anticipation.....

Good Afternoon,   After 4 phone calls made today @ 9:15am, 11:15am, 1:15am & 3:15pm, I was politely informed on the last call, that the Scheduler was off today. One would think that they'd advise me of that from the initial call @ 9:15am.. {Say WHAT?!?!?}   All is well. I will tenaciously try to schedule my Sleeve date on Monday... :tongue2:   Have a wonderful weeked everyone!
Ms. Mannix

Ms. Mannix

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Ms. Mannix's Blog
 

My First Entry 7/4/2013...Welcome to my blog

I'm learning my way, so I apologize in advance for the repition. This was posted yesterday   I've been struggling with my weight since I was a child...Always gaining and never losing.   Excercising, watching what I ate. Green Juicing & organic eating. Cutting back the salt, decreasing the sugar, omiting the bread, bagels & donuts. Stoping the fast food quick trips, increasing the steamed veggies, and loving fish & fowl.   Drinking water, carrying water. Drowning in water. I have water in my car, my desk drawer, a bottle in my purse...It became my newest accessory.   I've done Nutri System, Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, and starving. I've used videos, joined classes at the gym, water aerobics, kick boxing, walking & jumping rope around the track. With minimal results, I started crying, lost hope & then binge eating.   I have high blood pressure, sore knee joints, an achy back, & a sad spirit. Yet I continue to smile on the outside, because fluffy people are supposed to be happy & jovial.   I'm a 49 y/o female that needed help.   I started my journey January 2013 by attending a Bariatric Center of Excellence Seminar in the area. It motivated me & I realized this was the help I needed. I immediately signed up and went to my 1st appointment in Feb 2013.   I followed the instructions of my insurance carrier, jumped through all of their hoops, crossed my T's, dotted my I's and was still declined the sleeve in May 2013. I questioned, how can that be when I'm in such bad shape?   The Bariatric Center of Excellence filed an appeal on my behalf June 2013.   I received a call yesterday. My appeal was approved, YAY! Anxiously awaiting 2mrrw to schedule my Sleeve Day. I'm grinning from the inside out!!   Please be my support.... Thank you for allowing me to share.
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Ms. Mannix

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