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Update Giby97, 12 weeks Ups and Downs w/Scale

Well it's been 12 weeks now, and I am averaging 2.83#s loss a week. Of course there are days that the scale moves down and then back up again, but that's ok if the end result is a loss at the end of each week. Concentration is the key for me so now I am contemplating a vigorious routine beginning this weekend--even in the rain. Stress is a factor too that must be dealt with, and the past two weeks I did that. Now that I am through an inspection-passed, and caught up on planning the next three months at work, I am relaxed and relieved and will concentrate more on my weight loss. Currently I am at 109 kg's from 123.1 kg. 24 Apr will be my date of my 4th FILL, making it 8cc's in a 10cc band. Yes I planned my 4th FILL, I acutally delayed my FILL from May purposely to see if i could loose more on my own, with two weeks to go, I am sure I will loose some, but it's time to get my next FILL. Probably this will be my last FILL for a while as I will go through the spring and summer months with much activity. 100 #s loss goal is attainable in one year--will honestly try. Good Luck to all other bandster's, stay positive and let's help one another with our progress reports.
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1-4-10, Giby97 What to eat after surgery

Attention All, after some research I found a site that provided a chart for eating. After surgery, one should just have clear soups and vitamins, with water. Continue this for about day 8. Day 8,9 liquid diet, to include oatmeal thinned out. Some mushy mashed pot on day 10. Basically, I have cheese omelet or oat meal or shake and vitamin for breakfast; lunch is either tuna salad and 5 crackers and/or a microwave bowl of chili beans; dinner is mashed pot/mac cheese/a choice of either chicken, beef, or fish. Later on in the evening if still feel the hungar pains, a sugarless popsicle or tangerines-just the juice-do not eat the outside of the tangerines or an apple. Mr source for the recipe list is: LAPBAND POST OPERATIVE DIET INSTRUCTIONS. Go to google and check it out. Hope this helps for those who have received the surgery.
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Giby97, Received my #2 FILL today, 6 Feb 10

Up early this morning and traveled by bus and subway to the doctor in Seoul Korea. :thumbup:Arrived there about 10ish and weighted in at 114.4 kg. :thumbup: Then it was time to head to the room where I was to receive my FILL. I laid on my back and pulled my shirt up, while the doc prepared the solution. Another 2 cc's for me. I watched him fill the needle, which was 5 inches long-WOW! :wub: I kept saying this is a piece of cake, just hold my breath and whammo he will be done. Guess what bandster's I did not feel the needle pierce the skin this time--no pain.:biggrin: Within a few seconds it was done. I proceeded to the waiting room so I could drink some water. Before I left for my long trip home I wanted to be sure I could drink water comfortably. After three drinks, I could not drink any more for a few more minutes. :eek: I felt RESTRICTION.:mad: Yes this is it. I waited for about 20 minutes to drink more water and all was ok. I then headed out of the office for my journey back home. At the bus terminal we decided to eat lunch, I order beef soup with rice and the wife had noodles with rice and egg. She gave me the egg. After about 15 min eating I was full. Could not eat anymore--knew it. I am my wife did about 4 hours of shopping and walking around before we went home. The bus driver made a 3.5 hour trip in 2.5 hours, great for us, as we got home by 6:20 pm during daylight. I am ready for my next 20 pounds for the next three weeks. Bandsters, I have a 11cc band and now I have 4 cc's in it.:thumbup: Feeling comfortable and tight right now, drinking water slowly.:thumbup:Newscast: There were 4 new bandster's at the doc's office today.
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Dietary Guide for Post Op Surgery

Inormation on dietry can be obtained by doing a google search: LAP BAND SYSTEM POST OPERATIVE DIETARY GUIDELINES. or by visiting site: www.longviewregional.com This guide was produced by the Longview Regional Medical Center, 2901 N Fourth Street, TX 75605, 903-758-1818.
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1-4-10, Giby97, My First Fill 1-16-10

Traveled to Seoul Korea by bus today, 3 hrs.:eek: Then caught a subway train for 20 mins. Walked about 10 and finally made it to the doctor's office.:cool: Busy day there, two more bands happening, but within 20 minutes I was weighted (14.5 pounds lighter in just 10 days) and my FIRST FILL, Ouch!:thumbup: felt like a bee stung me, but in a few seconds, 2 cc's were injected. WOW. Did not feel any changes immediately and then I had lunch at a Korean resturant, Soup, Pork, some rice, and a nibble of egg. I portioned it, 3 oz meat first then tailored the remaining items to a 1/2 cup measurement. Did not feel real full but I knew I needed to be careful--no problems. I feel great today and looking forward to another 14 pounds loss in two weeks. My "Fills" will occurr for me every two weeks because of the distance to travel. Oh what fun we are having now. :smile2: I returned home on another 3 hr bus ride and it was ok, not snowing here. Plan on exercising every night for 30 minutes on the stationary bike too. Maybe there will be a big weight loss next two weeks, we will see. Have a nice band day ALL!!!!!
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Giby97 3rd to 4th Week How I Feel

Well it's been 3 weeks since my surgery and I can tell you that my energy level is fantastic.:wink2: Since I am eating protein meals,:thumbup: I have been loosing weight,:thumbup: along with exercising and plus having alot of energy to do things. I do however tend to get up around 3 or 4 each morning,:drool: which I don't mind--check my pc out you know. I have been watching my diet, eating protein food items like fish, chicken, and a few veggies, 3 oz of meat and 2 oz of veggie--I am full. Drinking lots of water in-between but if still hungry, a cheese stick, or a tuna salad and crackers. I have been exercising too about 45 minutes a night on my stationary bike.:thumbup: What feelings do I have: feel great about myself for loosing weight, self-esteem is rising, positive attitude, willingness to walk more-less stress on the knees--all this is noticeable. :thumbup: I have been maintaining a constant weight loss, but anticipate an increase in weight loss again real soon. I have already went down about two inches in the waist too.:thumbup: Feeling great now and looking forward to being 170 when my journey is near complete.:sad: Hang in there all banster's.
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1-4-10, Giby97 Surgery Progress 9 Jan 2010

:thumbup:Well it's been 5 days since my surgery. How I feel is lightheaded and weak, but I think its due to the meds. I finished my meds yesterday, but still have some discomfort in my mid section, and as if your burping it hurts the worst.:eek: I have been sticking to the liquid diet and lots of water in between. :cool: I have a thrist for water all the time.:tt2: So far I have been loosing about 1 kg a day.:laugh: Started at 123.1 and now down to 117.5. I also began walking and riding a stationary bike for about 30 minutes. I have added juices to my diet to quench my thirst but the right ones. Additionally, I am using high protein vitamins effective today.:tt1: I hope my lightheadedness goes away prior to my beginning to work again in 8 more days. Does anyone know how long the soreness stays with you under the sterndom and on the left side. I do keep tabs of what I eat and drink, which is little. I am very happy that I chose LAP-BAND® surgery, as now I will feel great soon, my goal. Does anyone have a recipe list they wish to share with a beginner here. What do you eat each day for a week, at the 4 week point. I am on my second week next Monday so it's puree time and lots of soups. You may send any replies to giby97@hotmail.com. Thanks for listening.
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Giby97, POST OPERATIVE DIETARY GUIDELINES

Attention All who are planning to have the LAP-BAND Surgery and those who have had the surgery. The guidelines can be viewed at: www.longviewregional.com   Also note that in the blogs there are several recipe's posted--check them out, at least you can have a variety of meals to select from within the limits of the guidelines.   Ken Gibson:thumbup:
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Giby97 Before my Surgery Diet-No Diet

I have been reading about all or the pre surgery dieting, but in my case my doctor told me "No eating as of 12 midnight-the day prior to my surgery) I went to Outback that night, 7 pm and had a nice juicy steak with mashed potatoes. :thumbup: This was my last meal and my only ever trip to OUTBACK in Korea. What a fabulous place-very crowded. Now at 4 weeks from my surgery, I am eating solids, chicken, fish, mashed potatoes, pork and beans, pinto beans, 15 beans--anything with beans, tuna salad and crackers for lunch or chilibeans.:tt2: Lots of water in between and of course exercising. Last night I made it to 1 full hour on the stationary bike. This morning I am down one more kilogram-113.6 from 123.1. Next week I may go in for my 2nd FILL.:thumbup: I was expected to go yesterday (Sat) but I felt I was still loosing, so I am my wife decided to wait one more week. I travel 4 hours to the doc's and 4 hours back, to Seoul Korea from Kunsan Korea. :w00t: It's fun and relaxing on the Bus--no stress with driving the long distance and congestive traffic scene in Seoul. I am at the point in my surgery where I expect to be--still loosing. Yeah!!!:thumbup:
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