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Short Stack's Blog
 

New begining

Hi I'm Nikki, I am on my way to a new begining. I so look foward to seeing, being and living forever. I am 234 pounds now I started @ about 256 or so maybe a tad less. I have worked hard @ loosing those pounds, trust me it has not been easy. I have tried many weight managemnt techniques, vitamins, drops, drinks exercisejust to name a few. If any it has ONLY been temperary. This is why mind mind is made up to go foward with the Lap Band. I am ready to live again, I am ready to be healthy, and keep up with the rest. I am tired of carring all of this extra excess weight. My husband is very supportive, with the weight on or without. He want's me to be healthy and happy all @ the same time. He is affraid I may looset his big rump, that I have. I want it to be paportioned, shaped, tight, firm and nice size. Butt is in and is the thing. It runs in my family, I have been having a large bottom from day one. My ultimate goal is to weight@ least 150 pounds no less than 130. I have completed my Pre-Operative work. I will be going for surgery next week and I am so excited , it has been a long journey, seemed like I have been dreaming & waiting forever, now it's finally a reality. I will keep you updated with some details, pics and life style changing.       Please feel free to comment, no negativity...     God Bless and many Blessing!
Short Stack

Short Stack

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beanie80's Blog
 

Lucky number 7!

7 more days to go! Today I am going to list 7 things I like about myself currently, pre-banding:   7. I have great hair 6. I am loyal 5. I am kind 4. I always assume the best of others 3. I am helpful 2. I am smart 1. I love to learn
beanie80

beanie80

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Johnny99's Blog
 

Johnny's got another date with the Devil!

Reprinted from my blog:   TheDeconstructionofJohnny.blogspot.com     Welcome back to my ever-growing throng of readers! It's great to see that so many folks have been loyally following my mission to fizzle my fat. I am more amazed every week when we get visitors from countries all over the world. I don't know what's more amazing, this Internet thing that I thought would never catch on, or the fact that so many different cultures could possibly embrace one fat ass's life long weight struggle. Whatever the case, I'm glad you're here. Especially, this week. I'm imminently facing my second dance with Devil. So get your pencils and scorecards ready.         Here's the 4-1-1 on my second dalliance with my old nemesis, The Beelzabub of Blubber himself. I have been faithfully on the old wagon, shying away from most "regular people" food, adult beverages and other forms of MANtertainment since April 9. So here comes my first big challenge. Starting this evening, my guest hits town for our annual golf tournament. This will be my 20th consecutive year of participation and is always the first thing to go on my calender. Besides 3 days of awesome golf, two wonderful social functions are attached to this event. The next few days will be filled with with everything "real men" long for .... Golf, drinking, smoking, gambling, dirty jokes and funny body noises. Yep.... Even your tight ass husband will let loose and revel in this form of legal debauchery. He can't help it. It's a pack mentality. Part of our code.         So you can see, the temptations will be coming at me from all angles. And just so we have no misunderstandings, I will be breaking my new rules and let loose a little bit. This has been planned and part of my year long goals. I need to be able to go to a function like this and not gain five pounds in three days. So immediate goal #1, be the same weight on Monday. That goal will be on the forefront of my mind as I say YES to a martini, NO to a hot dog, YES to Cuba Libre', NO to cheeseburger, YES to pinot noir and NO to a frosty sundae. I WILL have a couple of libations! I WON'T eat like my old self. That guy ain't here no more.         Yes, I have had one battle with the beast previously. It's duly noted that I lost the day but I did manage to keep the score down. And let the record show that I LOST weight that week. I didn't fall off the wagon entirely, I just kinda hung on the side. So that's immediate goal # 2. Don't fall completely off the wagon. I look at this as being in training for my new life. It's not in my nature to hide away like a hermit. So if I am to return to the real world some day, I need to be ready. These types of events, outings and get togethers are preparing me for the future ... kinda like fat college.         That's it for now. You need to check back early next week and find out who wins this battle. If my weight is the same on Monday as it is today I win! If not, it's another loss to the evil Prince of Plump.         See ya!   PS..... I'm down 33 1/2 pounds since April 9th. I get the first fill on Monday.     YOU CAN FOLLOW ME ON MY BLOG at:   TheDeconstructionofJohnny.blogspot.com
Johnny99

Johnny99

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Momonanomo's Blog
 

one month since surgery

Today is one month out since surgery. I am down exactly 30 lbs since the start of the pre-op diet, and 20 lbs since surgery. I was telling my mom that this morning, and feeling a wee bit bummed about “only 20 lbs since surgery” but she pointed out that it is a 5 lb average per week. I thanked her for setting me straight and making me look at it like that. I get so impatient sometimes, but this process will take some time of course. And time is going to pass anyway – I’m awfully glad to be losing as time passes! This morning I shopped in my closet and am wearing a dress I haven’t worn in months. That feels good, and I’ve already gotten a compliment on it.   You know, I have lost weight before as an adult-- at one point I even lost like 75 lbs years ago. And I’ve noticed something…. it’s so funny how when people you work with, for example, who don’t know you’re losing weight, they begin to notice something is different but they can’t quite figure out what it is. So funny. I had a moment like that yesterday. I bought a dress two days after surgery; it’s a nice maxi dress that I can wear for a while as I shrink. I have already worn that dress 3 times to work since surgery! But it was yesterday that a male coworker of mine said “Well you’re all dressed up today! You look nice, is it a special occasion?” LOL! I’m changing but they can’t quite put their finger on what exactly is changing….in my experience ,soon I will get the “did you do something different with you hair? Did you get your hair cut?” questions. LOL   As far as food goes, I am still technically supposed to be on soft foods. To be honest, I would be scared to eat anything not soft right now. I have no pain of course, but my Morningstar sausage experience a little while back is not something I’d like to repeat. So it is not difficult to stick to the soft things—I gravitate toward them out of fear! LOL. I am eating 2 to 3 protein meals per day – I try for 3 oz but it’s usually just under 2 oz. In between, I’m doing my “green smoothies” with protein powder. It blows my mind that I haven’t had bread in 6 weeks. Or chips or crackers or any of that crap. I’m pretty much carb-free! I can prepare those things for my husband’s meals and it doesn’t even entice me. I do have occasional cravings. If it’s something that’s on my current plan to have (like cheese), I eat it, and I find that literally after 2 bites I’m more than done. The sugar fiend in me is still alive, but when those cravings hit I 1) remind myself that I would probably feel horrible if I ate sugar and 2) when I am at goal, I will allow myself such indulgences occasionally. I KNOW that I could totally eat ice cream right now. But I am just not gonna do it!!!!   I am finally getting a reasonable amount of energy back. I am walking 30 minutes almost every day. I need to start strength training. I am beginning to develop a fear of loose skin. Somehow I’m not sure I could bring myself to do plastic surgery – although never say never. Just depends on how bad it is when I’m there I guess. I need to worry about that bridge when I get to it. I bought bio oil and am trying to be really good to my skin. Hope it will return the favor! I totally have ketosis breath. It’s pretty funny. Love the altoids sugar free mini’s. They also are awesome right after a meal when I still need to wait 30 minutes to drink something. Monday I see my surgeon for my one month follow up. My incisions are great. I’m certain he will give the all-clear to hit the beach Onward!
Momonanomo

Momonanomo

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Healthier Journey
 

I got the call!

Do you remember where and what you were doing when you received the call; the call to confirm your surgery date?   I happened to miss my call because I was at work and while in a meeting left my cell phone at my desk. Once I got to my phone I recall listening to my message and once I heard the messages stoppded, hung up and found a private office. At least 3 times I played the message back before calling the office to confirm I received the message.   The staff I worked with at Temple University are the best. They worked with me through all of the bumps in the road I encountered. The were encouraging, thoughtful, understanding and most importantly supportative. I can never thank them enough.   My big day is July 22, 2013.   The first thing I did was to review my food and supply list and go shopping. I have all of the required vitamins, protein drinks, soft foods, etc. for the first three weeks. The second thing I did was call my support team. They were excited and supportive as well that the date had finally been set.   I really doubled down on making sure I am chewing my food well, drinking plenty of water and eating small portions. I have been successful in lossing 10 pounds in two weeks being this steadfast. I would love to have more weight off by surgery day. I need to get good before and after pictures.   Clothes! I have no plans to run out and purchase new clothes. Well, if anything I am looking forward to smaller underware. But I want to see what the first 3 months of this journery bring. So with that I plan to dust off the sewing machine as well as visiting a few second hand stores in my area. Of my intial weight loss since I began this journery June 1, 2012 I lost 25 pounds. I gained 15 then lost 10. In this process it has been great treading clothes with my sister. She is has been dieting and we exchange notes on what we eat and how we prepare food. So during a recent visit I was given lots of clothes, even some that don't fit.   For the clothes that don't fit they are my reward clothes. I can't wait to wear them. I do realize that not everyone likes to wear clothes from second hand shops and that's fine. Do what works for you in getting the new wardrobe for the new you.   As of this writing I have not requested off time from work. I have not told my employer, I do however plan to follow the proper procedures to inform them of needed time off and setup the paperwork for short term disablilty and FMLA. I hope I need only 3 weeks off. I feel guilty missing work, but I have the time so this is I how I have planned my days off.   I wanted to get back in the groove of visiting this site and hearing and sharing the journerys we all are taking in this process. I signed up a year ago and when I hit my snag I stopped visiting. But I realized I will need support along this journey and what better place to be than here.   My other big call I received was June 13, 2013, that call was the pre-op testing. I was surprised that I will be there all day but it is necessary for my journery. I have to meet the surgeon as well that day so its cool I will bring my supplies with me so I don't get hungry.   The last call I am waiting for is the one when the hospital calls and tells you what time to arrive. That is the pot of gold! All systems are go then baby!   I hope to continue to share as well as read and interact with everyone here. Continued success on your journery.   Karen
kw2walker

kw2walker

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Kime-lou's Blog
 

Odds and Ends

At 3 days shy of my 1 year banding mark, I have come to a lot realizations. Through this process you tend to learn about yourself and your strength. I have come to realize, I've lied to myself for a long time.   I use to think I ate healthy- WRONG. While I didn't hit fast food joints a lot, what I cooked at home wasn't cooked the healtiest and I ate a lot of processed foods. Beside that I just plain out ate a lot.   I use to think that this process would be a snap for me- easy as pie- that I would be a leader and knock the docs socks off- WRONG. I have lost 60 lbs, which isn't horrible, but I could have lost a lot more. I had to realize some things about me and it took a while. It's not always easy to make the right choices when it comes to eating.   I use to think- ok I can do this with out exercise- WRONG. I have lost the weight I have with little exercise. While on occassion I take a long walk with the pups, I did good for about a month on the elliptical and the hubs and I ride bikes when the weather allows. But, my workout are not routine, they are sporatic at best. Honestly, I believe I am going to have to add consistant exercise to my routine to ever lose more weight.   I use to think- ok, it's okay to eat not so great food today, it's only one day- WRONG. Some people are able to do this, I am not one of them. I find that if I go out and eat something that I normally don't, say fried chicken, that will set my cravings for other not so healthy foods off. For me going off a rigid plan only leads to a slippery slope that I have great difficulty not going over. I have fallen off this slope more times than I care to count. I am currently climbing my way back up to the top.   I use to think- I can do this alone- NOPE again. I need the support of so many people. When you are having a tough day, even though you know the answers to some questions, you just need someone there who can reassure you that you are correct. You need the support from the people you are around on a daily basis- spouse, kids, parents, roommates, friends and sometimes co-workers. You also really need a good open relationship with your doctor and nutrtitionist- these are the specilaist to can help you best of all with tweeks to your plan. You also need some type of support group- it could be an actual group meeting or this site- but a group of people who are going through the same thing as you are; who can understand the ups and downs. You also need somewhere that you can come and encourage others, so you feel value in this process - it's an evolving cycle.   These are not nearly all the things that I learned, but it's a lot of the big ones. I've stuggled with my weight since I was 6 years old; always being the big girl. I find that I ate complusively and emotionally for years even though I didn't realize it. I realize that while I haven't done horrible on this journey, the only reason I haven't lost more is that I did fully invest in it. I thought I could do it my way and still get where I wanted and that was wrong. I have to do what the doctor and the nutrtionist recommend- healthy diet (plan- whatever you want to call it), exercise, rest, lots of water.   So even though I am one year out and about 45 lbs from my goal of weight in the 140's, I am going to have to reinvest myself, get back into the game and hit it hard. I am going to have to do it or I will remain in the 180's.
Kime-lou

Kime-lou

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aliekat55's Blog
 

Met Surgeon

Well, after so much waiting and anticipation I finally made the trip to Charlotte where my surgeon is. On the night before the flight it hits me what a major ordeal this is, not the surgery but the flying an hour away (baltimore) to have surgery by someone i have not met. I could not have had a better experience though. I met one of his staff people in the elevator going up to the third floor and she was so pleasant from the start. I met several of his staff, all wonderful. I loved the nutritionist because she is like me, footed in practicality. I learned so much ,even though I have been researching like mad the past months. The doctor (Heider) inspired confidence and was personable, not all surgeons are that way. I have no remaining concerns about the technical aspects. I had been worried about the liquid diet but the nutritionist helped and it doesnt seem so bad. I have been through worse. I am old and tired of being run by the nose by food. There were so many people that were kind and helpful, from the check in desk at the hospital to the nurse at the preop center to the blood drawer. I do not think i had a bad experience. except for the flight home that was delayed a few hours. that said, I did get to witness two amazing things. I was sitting doing some surfing and one second I look up to see the plane had not arrived, the next I see a wall of water blowing in and within seconds the visibility went from unlimited to a few hundred feet! Quite an awesome event. then when the storm passed by there was a rainbow, no two rainbows--one of those rare doubles. Dont get to see many of them. It hung around for nearly an hour. Very cool. I remember reading that they are inverted, that is the colors are reversed on them, and sure enough they are. I am excited and ready and the only thing I have been worrying over is how much to share with people and when. being in the public eye in my little corner of the world, this is a bigger decision than simply telling a few people. Also deciding what to tell my mother. I do not expect any support from there and since she lives in texas I can let it slide until I am comfortable with my new habits. who knows. One thing--note to self--time to stop the obsession with the research and get back to normal living.   IN the great Karma department---I was sitting in the waiting room when this man and his wife sat ahead of me. I instantly recognized him as someone on this forum who had surgery the week before by the same doctor. I only debated whether to say something for a few moments, figuring that if he put his picture out there he was ok with people recognizing him. I had actually sent him a couple of mesages during his surgery. So I talked to him and he was shocked as i was that we ran into each other. we had a few minutes to chat and exchange contact info.
aliekat55

aliekat55

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MandyRN15's Blog
 

2 weeks out..

Today I reached my 2 week mark since surgery. I feel pretty good. Saw my doctor last Friday and they released me to start puree foods. I have had slight issues with pain in my stomach when I don't grind the food up enough or when I eat meat, but for the most part I am doing okay. 2 days before surgery I weighed 311 pounds, I am now down to 293. From the start of my pre-op diet I am down 24 pounds. I feel really good about my weight loss so far, but am feeling ready to get this weight off. I have been to the gym twice since surgery and both times I felt exhausted after. I know it is a long journey and it won't just drop off overnight, but I am excited when I see that needle go down. I am ready for this change and for this new life. Good luck to everyone about to go through this and congrats to thse who have already done this.
MandyRN15

MandyRN15

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photojdoc's Blog
 

Feeling like this is a good decision

Despite having "buyers remorse" on day one and two, I can honestly say that having the vertical sleeve done was a good choice. I had my first follow-up with Dr. Heider on Tuesday (day six). I went feeling good having lost a pound a day since surgery and not having taken my insulin since surgery and reducing my blood pressure meds to two from six. Leaving the office I felt even better losing my drain tube and being released to begin exercising. I hit the gym that evening taking it easy, but getting in a good workout.   An interesting sidelight to my appointment was getting to share with two men my experience so far as they came in for their intro appointment.
photojdoc

photojdoc

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Zeus Iris Dox's Blog
 

Pre-Op Liquid Diet

This is my first time ever blogging... I hope I am doing I correctly... (feel free to offer suggestions:) I started the Pre-op liquid diet on Friday. I have been drinking sugar-free carnation instant breakfast 5 times a day and having a sugar-free jello along with lots of water. Today I started craving MEAT! I am not really hungry I just feel like maybe I'm having withdraws from Beef and Pork and I know that I will not be eating much of that for a long time if anytime soon. Any ideas on how to get through cravings?? Also I have only lost 1.5 lbs and this is going on 5 days on this diet. My Dr expects me to lose 9-15 lbs in the 2 week pre-op diet. I hope I can get this weight off in time!
Zeus Iris Dox

Zeus Iris Dox

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beanie80's Blog
 

8 8 8 8

Yup, you guessed it, 8 more days! In honor of this enormous achievement I've put together a little list of 8 post band goals/dreams   8. Lose weight! 7. Feel good about myself again 6. Cholesterol levels in the normal range 5. Do a 'real' push-up 4. Run for 3 miles without stopping 3. Wear shorts 2. Start dating again 1. Wear a bikini!
beanie80

beanie80

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LadyDiva618's Blog
 

Will I be back to normal tomorrow?

Tomorrow I get to add Chicken, turkey, pasta, bread, rice, nuts, raw fruits and veggies. I feel like things are going back to normal but I am scared. So what happen to my momentum? It still here but my fear has taken over for a bit. So why am I afraid now? I know I was going great and follow my post op diet to a T but now I want to stay in the post op diet zone? Is this my new default? My old default was me drinking a bottles of wine and eating at Jack in the box. But now I just want to eat mashed potatoes and sea food forever. What happens if I can’t handle chicken or turkey? My biggest fear is me getting stuck or throwing up. I hate being sick because it sucks. I especially hate getting sick when it’s my fault. Its like waking up with a hangover so you avoid getting wasted like that again. I know I can do this but my plan is to add new foods in slowly. Trust me I am not planning on over doing it but I will educate myself. Thanks for reading.
LadyDiva618

LadyDiva618

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ginga126's Blog
 

Weight loss Clinic Orientation...Disappointment

I finally had my orientation for the weight loss clinic today, which wasn't as hopeful as I had hoped. It was basically all the things that I had learned in my research (which was very through). What my doctor told me was a referral for surgery was actually only a referral to the weight loss program. I now, more than likely, have to do the six month weight loss study first, and then might not even be approved for surgery. I know that either way it's a step in the right direction, but after being told one thing, and then not having the outcome you were expecting, I feel so disappointed. I know I shouldn't, but I do.... Need some inspiration.
ginga126

ginga126

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Being Thankful
 

Day 12

Well today is a good day so far!!   Yesterday I kept an eye on my blood pressure all day, and every time I started feeling dizzy I went and checked it. It was running 115/76 or 123/77. In that range, which makes me happy because that was without blood pressure meds. My pulse was a little high, but at the same time Yeaaaah on the blood pressure being low!   Today I woke up at 10!! That is soo unusual for me. For the past 6 months I have been an early riser, not because I wanted to, but because that's just how I woke up on my own. So today was a total treat to me. Although not to my animals. The chicks and ducks were ready to be let out of their pens, and the dogs were ready to be let outside to go potty!   I ate 1/2 cup of cottage cheese, Yummm!! And for lunch I made en egg omelet. My first real ''food''. 2 small brown free range chicken eggs, 1 tbs of heavy cream, about 1/4 tsp of green onion, 1 tbs of pre-cooked bacon, and 1/3 cup of mozzarella cheese.   Took me almost 40 minutes to eat it but I did Sloooww and steady wins the race! I am now in my 30 minutes of no water after eating. I got 15 minutes to go. and after I eat I don't feel dizzy, which is a total plus!   This evening when it cools off some I am going to go outside and transplant my lavender, my rosemary, and maybe some of my German and lemon thyme into some smaller pots so I can bring them in and out of the house. Right now they are sitting in my outside raised bed garden, and the sun is doing a number on them. Ahhhh summer's in South Coast Texas. I am also thinking this evening I am going to make for dinner; pork chops, fresh green beans from the garden, and some grilled squash........ I personally will be having 1 cup of split pea soup blended into oblivion.   I might even make some home made bread... mmmm maybe not. I don't want to push myself too hard. I'm feeling good right now, I don't want to jinx it.   I hope everyone has a great day!
txflea

txflea

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Crystal VSG Journey!!
 

STUCK! AHHHH

I have been stuck at 300 lbs since the 7th of June and I am so frustrated. I have been walking alot and even went for a bike ride over the weekend. I know I had my period last week but come on!!! My official weigh in date is Friday morning so we shall see then. I have never wanted to see 299 so bad in my life. I do feel a difference in my clothes they feel looser so I am using that as my motivator right now. I have been walking and tracking my food religiously and according to my tracker I should be down 2 lbs by now but thats ok I will just be patient. Testing is already beginning cause I hear there are some stalls along the way with this journey after surgery too. 34 more days to go until my surgery and I am so Excited!!!! the past 20 days have flown by so I am hoping it continues to do so. I have two parties the weekend after my surgery and I am hoping I will feel up to making an appearance. I won't push myself too hard though. the most important one is my grandma's 85th birthday party.
Cmt7831

Cmt7831

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abbygirl's Blog
 

Yep..need to document this....

Yep need to start documenting this before I forget everything. Not to say I won't have the visual reminders to help me remember where I started (pictures, clothes, bum imprint on the couch) but it is the other things that fade with time that do not have a physical reminder. The worry about the what ifs and can I , the concern about what will happen and what won't happen.   Right now my biggest concern is not the surgery. Considering, in 6 weeks they are removing a significant portion of my stomach you would think that is the worry. But nope I have blown right through that like an out of control 3 year old in the toy department at Christmas. I have even moved beyond the thought of recovery pain and the "possible" side effects it will bring. Nope I am already into....what if it doesn't work - which of course turns into it doesn't look like its working in after surgery thought (always wanted to be ahead of the class even in grade school...skipped right past glue eating to advanced macaroni art).   Yep that is where I am at. I see pictures, read forums and absorb before and after pictures like a teenage boy absorbs girlie mags....but still I have that voice (to be named later) in my head saying what if it doesn't work. What if you go through all of this just to lose it and then gain? That doesn't mean I don't want to do it. I'm funny that way I still want to try it however unlike the tattoo I "tried" this can not be covered with clothes. Once people know they will start to judge and comment (you haven't lost much, was it REALLY worth it, or my favorite you looked better before).   Nope this change will be out there for all to see, judge and comment about...which brings me to my issue...what if it doesn't work.....my head says it will but my inner skinny person who is really shy questions me.   Maybe I should be worrying about excess skin and whether because of it my "hidden" tattoo will be even harder to find in its wrinkles .....
abbygirl

abbygirl

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judysbabies' Blog
 

Seven days out and my eyes are open

Good morning....   Day six found me feeling fine physically. I drove. I grocery shopped. I took the kids to McDonald's.   Being in the kitchen is hard for me. I have children that must be fed. While preparing plates of burgers and chips for my two youngest kids, I dropped a chip on the counter. I reflectively reached down and popped it in my mouth. Of course I immediately spit it out. However, the incident left me wondering.....   This morning I woke with an epiphany!   What I am going through each day post-surgery is the major reason that patients must go through "training" for surgery. All of the nutrition training was to help with the actual - in your face - reality that I cannot, under any condition, pop chips or anything else in my mouth without thinking. Nutrition training was to help train my mind to tune out the billions of food commercials as I watch TV during my recovery. Nutrition training was giving me a foundation or a home base to turn to when I feel that I must have something to eat or I will die. Nutrition training was to give me something to think about and cling to when my mind is going crazy and I panic because today's stress cannot be fixed by food.   Had I not had the time before surgery hearing about and thinking about what I must do after surgery, I would be a big fat failure. I would have been one of the people who cheats themselves by eating what shouldn't be eaten and stretched my stomach right back out to hold my dear and faithful friend, Food. I am not one of those and refuse to succumb to the overwhelming temptation to do so. I will hold on to my goal and let my goal be my friend. (My goal is to be healthy and active.)   I will survive. I am woman. Hear me roar! (You have to be over 50 to get this.)
judysbabies

judysbabies

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bayougirlmrsc's Blog
 

"I eat healthy"... but i'm still fat

So just a little vent...   I think i have been pretty good on here lately with keeping my mouth shut. lol... i can think what i want... Anywho.   The amount of people come on and saying they are getting them band to "control" there eating... ONLY.... Because they eat "healthy". People that eat healthy are not fat.... have you ever seen a fat vegetarians ... or a fat organic eating person? I haven't... Those people eat Healthy.... WEEEEEE are fat because WEEEEEE eat McDonalds, Burger King, Taco Bell..... Just because you go to Wendy's and order a Salad to go with your burger instead of the fries... Dose not make you a "healthy" eater.....What kind of delusional world do some living in. And i'm going to the all caps now......   IF YOU ATE HEALTHY, YOU WOULD NOT BE NEEDING THE LB..... WAKE THE HELL UP!!!!!   We all needed the LB because we ALL eat too much and eat not the best choices.   Be real people.... if you can't come here, in a forum, of fat and former fatties and be honest... what do you have too look forward too. I tell you what you have too look forward too.... blaming your band for not losing weight.   I know why i have gainded back 7 lbs in the past few months.... because 1. my hubby lost his job and has been home and I have been making bad choices.... 2. i have been eating way too much junk. 3. I need to get my butt back too the gym.   End vent... Peace and Love...
BayougirlMrsS

BayougirlMrsS

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king257's Blog
 

Need Help with a sample diet

I recently had my gastric sleeve on June 4, 2013. Its been exactly 14 days and I have been having trouble following my liquid diet. I have seen some you tube videos that say that at 2 weeks out and beginning my 3rd, I could start introducing easy to eat soft foods such as cottage cheese, over easy egg and even some oatmeal from packages. I have been sticking to my liquid diet as much as possible and have been losing weight, so I would like to get a sample menu from anyone that I can introduce to my stomach.   I have followed the guidelines from my nutritionist, but the truth I feel when I communicate with her she is always pressed for time and doesn't really have anything but what is black or white. They insist that I buy their protein shakes and products in order to achieve the maximum weight loss possible. I just want to have something more than broth, Popsicle, shakes and liquid yogurt. Can anyone share any experience's that would be great too.
king257

king257

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Cheer Mama's Blog
 

Starting week 2

My second week actually started last Friday and today is Monday... Oh, well. My biggest accomplishment today is that I waited till bedtime to use my muscle relaxants and codeine. My sprained neck is almost completely healed! That has been the most painful part of this surgery. I found that I now have thrush all over my tongue. I will sooo be talking to the doctor in the morning.   I found that I am sleeping a TON! I'm lucky my mom and mother-in-law are helping me. Today I slept till 1:30! Such a luxury. I did do some cleaning and laundry but I found it hard to vacuum and the laundry is heavy. Oh, and the whole bending over thing is not easy.   I'm still drinking protein drinks, ramen with protein, a little bit of greek yogurt, cottage cheese, and a big cheat with a scrambled egg. The cheats happened when I was getting desperate and needed away to take my medicine or get in somekind of protein. The hardest thing for me to get down is the yogurt. I have to use very small amounts.   I've lost almost fifteen pounds now. I can't wait for the umbilical hernia to repair so that I can start sit ups. My stomach is still really swollen and not using my stomach has my lower back aching.
Cheer Mama

Cheer Mama

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beanie80's Blog
 

9!

9 more days! In honor of this milestone I thought I would give y'all a list of 9 things I'm excited about post banded weight loss life. I'm excited about...   9. Not feeling squished on the airplane 8. Not being embarrassed of my big arse when squeezing between rows of chairs 7. Not avoiding going to the beach with my friends 6. Not being embarrassed when out shopping with friends 5. Not being scared to ride my bike in public! (see last blog post for explanation) 4. Not deleting any and all pictures of me 3. Not feeling like people are judging/watching me when I eat 2. Not having to cover my arms because they are as big as some girl's thighs 1. Not having men yell "I like your jiggle" when I run!
beanie80

beanie80

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NikNakMcCants' Blog
 

From Surgery - Week 1

My revision surgery was on June 10th 2013. I arrived at the hospital at 10 am. My surgery was was set to begin at noon. However due to an emergency, he was called away. We didn't get started until 1:45. I remember being rolled into the operating room. The next thing I remember was waking up in my room. It was 9:40 at night. Dr. Simon had no trouble removing my slipped lap-band and constructing my new sleeve. He was happy to report that I had little damage from the band. No hernias. Minimal scarring.   At first I felt like I was hit by a train. But, the pain meds they gave me worked well and I slept throughout the night. The next morning I was up walking. I walked 1.5 miles. I passed my water test and was then brought my lunch. (Tea, chicken broth, and jello) I had minor discomfort. But I was exhausted. I slept most of the day.   The following day I was released. I was sent home with a PPI and a pain med. Once home I put myself on a schedule and continued to sip sip sip. I have had no issues with my sleeve. It likes both hot and cold liquids. I also have had no nausea or gas pain. In fact, I felt so good that I stopped taking my pain meds after two nights at home. I just didn't need them.   I am one week post op. I am down 14 lbs!!!!!!! I am on liquids until Wednesday. Then I get to move to mushies!!!! I can't wait to have some refried beans. I am not hunger but every time I see a Taco Bell commercial I crave Mexican. HEAD HUNGER!!!! (Oh and by the way..... I hate Taco Bell! But, if I don't get some real food soon I might just lick a taco shell!)   Oh..... I forgot one major thing. I had an allergic reaction to the surgical glue. Very painful and itchy. My incision sites were all blistered up by day three. I have to take Benadryl around the clock. It is however, healing nicely.   Well, I wish I had more to report. It has actually been pretty uneventful. May your surgery go as well as mine!
NikNakMcCants

NikNakMcCants

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