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I've finally done it!

I'd forgotten about this site; When I eventually stumbled across it again I was amazed to see that I originally registered way back in Nov 2008. 17 months ago to be precise;17 months of wasted time;17 months trying to convince my self that this time when I loose weight I'm gonna keep it off; 17 months of pill popping, 17months of powder slugging; 17 months of failure. I reached the grand old age of 49 in Feb and promised myself that I would not be fat and 50! In March I gained another 8lbs, despite my promise to myself I gained 8lbs! Can you believe that? I get on my scales every morning and every morning I get off my scales I start my diet. I talk to myself-OK today is gonna be the start, no messing around, its easy you know how to do it, its easy. Well you know what its not easy. Ive finally admitted it, ITS NOT EASY AT ALL! I can kind of understand now how and alcoholic must feel when they first attend AA. Admission is the first step and I really feel quite liberated. The only differrence between me an an alcoholic is that my addiction comes in the form of food. I actaully now realise I can't do it on my own. You see Ive never had a problem loosing weight my problem is keeping it off. So 2 weeks ago I decided I was going to have a band fitted. I spent the next three days researching as much as I could about gastric banding. I watched almost every video on You Tube relating to Banding. I read loads of testimonials. Looked at the most amazing before and after photographs. Cried for people where it had goine wrong. Frowned at people who openly admited to cheating their band. It was time, I was ready. I sent off my initial enqiry and within 24 hours received a response. My consultation appointment was set up and I began counting down to a new me! At my consultation I was shown a model of a stomache, I was shown a band. How could something so small be so effective and life changing. I wanted to pick the band up off the docs desk and kiss it! They told me I was a perfect candidate for banding. My BMI was below 50 I was under 50 years of age (just) ! Non smoker low cholesterol normal blood pressure. Its the first time I can remember a Doc actually telling me I was perfect! :thumbup:My band is going to be fitted on the 3rd June . I cant begin to tell you how excited I am. I will be slim for Christmas, no if or buts I WILL BE SLIM FOR CHRISTMAS. I'm trying to learn as much as I can from this site to make sure my recovery is speedy and trouble free. I know there can be complications however I'm not thinking about that, I'm being positive! 27 days to go :smile:
dsinhouse

dsinhouse

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My jaws need to chew!

Almost a week now since my surgery and although I'm not hungry I SOOOOOOOOOO need to chew something! Beginning to understand how sometimes your head is hungry. I cooked breakfast for 12 people today and I could have killed for a sausage! But on a positive note I knew I couldnt 'just have a one' so I didnt. Eventually I triumphed over temptation. SomethingI woul dnever have done before my band. I feel thinner today so was naughty and got on the scales. I promised myself I was only go to get on the scales once a month but I couldn't resist. 6LBS down :eek: Cant wait until I'm adding a big fat zero after that! Also managed to increase my water intake today. I filled a one litre bottle and carried it everywhere with me. Its suprising how quickly it goes when you are taking sips all of the time. Much easier than having to go to the fridge. Gonna try and get 2 litres down 2morro.
dsinhouse

dsinhouse

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Something weird is happening

My appetite has gone! This is weird, its never ever ever happened to me before...not even after my tonsils were removed, not even after having a tooth extracted do you think its mother natures way of preparing me for my band? Has anyone else experienced this phenomenon? Very weird indeed:blush:
dsinhouse

dsinhouse

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Oh I sooooo wish it was Friday. Being banded 2morro EEEEEEEK

:ohmy:Oh I am getting a bit nervous, thought I wouldnt but my insides have gone all higgelty piggelty. I was fine until the hospital called me yesterday to confirm my pick up time.Leaving at 5am and hoping my surgery is going to be performed mid morning. I don't want to be sitting around all day in turmoil. Got a three hour journey to the hospital traffic permitting. Taking a camera with me, I bought a size 14 bikini yesterday which I am going to try and sqeeze my size 20 butt into, should make for a good before and after photo when fingers crossed it actually fits! Its a fantastic feeling knowing this time I actually will loose all of my weight and keep it off:lol: Oh how I wish it was Friday!
dsinhouse

dsinhouse

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I'm officially a BANDSTER !!!! Yipeeeeeeee

Despite a long wait at the hospital my surgery went well. Although I was a bit unhappy at having to wait all day for my operation I actually quite enjoyed laying around and relaxing. The nurse came at around 3pm and asked me to shower and get changed into my gown etc. At 5pm the long awaited knock on my door came. It was much better walking to theatre and I was suprised at how relaxed I was. As I entered the operating room there were around 8 people milling around. They all said hello to me, then the Doc asked me to lay on the bed, he was chatting all the time to me. He put a needle in the back of my hand then siad he was going to give me some oxygen. The next thing I knew they were waking me up in the recovery room. Ive been fitted with a small band and an initial 3ml fill. I was taken back to my room and slept like a baby! I slapt almost upright as they said it would help with the gas. The nurse kept coming in to take my blood pressure and temperature. At 5.30pm they woke me up and asked if I wanted a cup of coffee, music to my ears! I got up and had a look at my incisions. I expected my tummy to be far more bloated, but it didnt really look any different. I felt as if I had done a 1000 sit ups, other than that the pain was ok, my tummy felt hot and burning. My coffee arrived Oh the smell was bliss! I didnt know what to expect when I drank it. It didnt feel any different to before, I made an effort to drink it slowly. I was told that I was being discharged at 7am, wow they don't mess around I guess time is money to them. They then brought me a yoghurt for breakfast OH YUMMY not! I ate a little bit of it, but strawberry is not my favourite. I then drank some more coffee, big mistake! I could feel I was going to be sick and sure enough one big burp and the coffee came back up. Finally arrived home with all of my literature bit confused as to what I can eat for the next 2 weeks on my liquid only diet.
dsinhouse

dsinhouse

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Feeling Great

I'm really suprised at how quickly my tummy both inside and outside is healing. Its now 3 days after my surgery and I am almost back to feeling normal. Still have a little difficulty bending down but much easier now getting up out of a chair and out of bed. Managed to sleep on my side for a little while last night, and I am sure the anesthetic is out of my system now. No more goose bumps and burning sensations sweeping through my body. My trousers are feeling a little slacker:laugh: so alll in all pretty good! I was quite active yesterday. I have a guest house and had visitors last night so lots to do yesterday I did some ironing and washing, struggled to use the hoover but my friend helped me out bless her! Cooked breakfast for 8 people this morning without any problems. Three of my scars have scabbed over already so I'm gonna start rubbing Bio Oil into them once they are clear and smooth. This is great for scar tissue and should help almost eliminate the little scars. Still not seen my port wound as I cant take the dressing off until 2morro. If its anywhere near as small as the others I will be over the moon! Its hard getting the calories down, so I bought some Complan yesterday and will have 2 glasses a day (500 cals) Was a little concerned intially at how much I would be able to drink in one go, but have had no problems so far. Even managed to watch my friend eat FISH + CHIPS last night without crying! This is where my band is going to be my best friend. If I had been on a normal diet I would have had 'a night off' and also eaten fish and chips but not last no night no sir I was strong and I learnt how to get a long with my band la la la la la tra LA LA LAAAAAAaFealing really positive and up beat
dsinhouse

dsinhouse

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I am The Soup Queen

After three days of canned soup I decided I'd had enough and decided to make my own today. Lurking at the back of the freezer I found a bag of home grown Broccoli which my friend had given me (god only knows how long ago):eek: but I have never been one for wasting food! I sauteed some chopped onion and de stringed celery in a little butter then when it was all soft added a some chicken stock and the broccoli. Simmerred it for about 10mins then made a roux from a little flour butter and milk. I then added the roux to the soup and blitzed it with a blender until it was souper (did you get that joke) :thumbup: smoothe. I then added a little bit cheese and stired until it melted added salt and pepper. YUMMY! I learnt a valuable lesson today:- its difficult to make a small batch of soup so if any of you guys want any give me a shout!
dsinhouse

dsinhouse

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In Hospital WAITING WAITING WAITING

I was picked up at 4am this morning, after a 4 1/2 hour journey I finally arrived at the hospital to be told they weren't sure what time I was going down to theatre. After being shown to my room I was asked to give a urine sample. I looked at the tube, looked at the nurse then looked at the tube again. Where's the funnell I asked. The nurse laughed, I was serious! The tube had a diameter of a 5p piece, how on earth could I freely direct my pee into such a small space. Men have it so easy! Well what a carry on... So off I went to the toilet with my little plastic tube in hand. With military precision I knew exactly how was going to execute the task in hand. OMG what happened next really freaked me out. I discovered I can't stop my pee mid flow !!!!! I used to be able to do it with ease, I used to pride myself on my bladder control, Oh god another sign I'm getting old! I must start doing my pelvic exercisers religiously when I go home. 3rd time lucky I did it, hurray I managed to fill the whole thing right up to the top, ha ha easy peasy, PLOP! I dropped the damn thing into the bowl. Damn Damn Damn. Well thats it now I guess. How can I do another pee when Ive not had anything to drink for the last 12 hours. A knock on my door... Its a nurse wanting to take my blood. No problem there 2 minutes done and dusted Dracula would be proud! Another knock on the door another nurse, needle in hand. It was time for my blood thinning drug. Ouch it hurt. Beginning to get a bit stir crazy thank god I brought my lap top! Another knock on my door.....a mirrage WATER they are bringing me water. NO NO NO NO NO this could only mean one thing, late afternoon surgery. Damn and blast the last thing I want is to have to sit around all day watching every minute on the clock. 5pm Confirmed. So i have to wait and wait and wait.
dsinhouse

dsinhouse

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I spent ?6k today and never shed one tear!

No turning back for me now:biggrin: I paid for my surgery today Yeeeeeeeeeeeeehaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!! I never hesitated for a second, one click and it was over, totally painless transaction. Now usually I'm not for spending money, but today log on, click, access , bang money gone! It was bloody marvellous... Couldn't have been more excited if I were paying for an around the world cruise with Brad Pit sharing my cabin!
dsinhouse

dsinhouse

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Obsession or Love?

I have 25 days to go before my banding, is it usual to become obsessed with the process? I cant stop thinking about it I cant sleep My heart is racing with excitment I've stopped eating I'm planning a brighter future Could it be love? :smile:
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