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Goals

Here are some goals that I hope to achieve:     March 15th: 266lbs April 1st: 255lbs April 15th: 250lbs May 1st: 245lbs May 15th: 240lbs June 1st: 235lbs June 15th: 230lbs July 1st: 225lbs July 15th: 220lbs Aug 1st: 215lbs Aug 15th: 210lbs Sept 1st: 205lbs Sept 15th: 200lbs   Of course, these numbers may change, but I am hoping to lose at this rate.
tammyj

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Food Diary

2/20 B-Protein shake S-South Beach cereal bar L-Shrimp Ceasar Salad   Water-80oz Exercise-40 min circuit training     2/21 B-protein shake S-South Beach cereal bar L-Meatballs and veggies S-About 10 pistachios D-protein shake   Water-60oz Exercise-none     2/22 B-Protein shake S-2 hard boiled eggs L-none (lost track of time) S-South Beach cereal bar/10 pistachios D-Homemade Beef w/ Broccoli   Water-60oz Exercise-30min Walk Away the Pounds     2/23 B-Protein shake S-2 HB eggs L-Homemade Beef w/ Broccoli S-South Beach cereal bar D-Protein shake   Water-60oz Exercise-none   2/24 B-Protein shake S-2 HB eggs L-Homemade Beef w/ Broccoli S-South Beach cereal bar D-Protein shake   Water-60oz Exercise-30min Walk Away the Pounds   2/25 B-Protein shake S-South Beach cereal bar L-Salmon and Greens w/ roasted peppers and artichokes D-Protein shake   Water-60oz Exercise-none   2/26 B-Protein shake L-Protein shake D-Chicken taco salad (no shell)   Water-60oz Exercise-none   2/27 B-Protein shake L-Protein shake D-Baked Chicken and green beans   Water-60oz Exercise-30min Walk Away the Pounds   2/28 B-Protein shake L-Salad, baked chicken, meatballs, cabbage, and mixed veggies (Last meal) D-Protein shake   Water-80oz Exercise-none   Starting Full Liquids   3/01 B-Protein shake S-1 unsweetened applesauce L-Protein shake, 1 cup cheesy pepper soup, D-Protein shake, 1 cup cheesy pepper soup, 1 sugar free pudding   Water-60oz Exercise-30min Walk Away the Pounds   3/02 B-Protein shake S-1 unsweetened applesauce, 1 lite n fit yogurt L- 2 cups Wonton soup D-Low Cal Jamba Juice smoothie w/ Protein boost   Water-48oz Exercise-none   3/03 B-Protein shake S-1 unsweetened applesauce L-Protein shake, 1 cup wonton soup, 1 sugar free pudding D-1 Muscle milk light, onion soup, 1 unsweetened applesauce   Water-48oz Exercise-none     3/04 B-Protein shake w/ banana and peanut butter S-1 cup cheesy pepper soup L-Protein shake w/ banana and peanut butter D-1 cup cheesy pepper soup w/ 2 oz of chicken breast, 1 sugar free pudding   Water-60oz Exercise-none   3/05 B-Protein shake w/ strawberries L-1 cup Potato Cheddar soup w/ 2oz of chicken breast D-Protein shake w/ banana and peanut butter   Water-40oz Exercise-30min Walk Away the Pounds   3/06 B-1 cup Potato Cheddar soup L-1 unsweetened applesauce D-Protein shake w/ banana and peanut butter   Water-60oz Exercise-none   3/07 B-Protein shake w/ pineapples L-1 cup tomato soup w/ roasted peppers, 1 sugar free pudding D-1 cup Potato Cheddar soup w/ 2oz of chicken breast   Water-80oz Exercise-30min circuit training   3/08 B-Protein shake w/ pineapples S-1 unsweetened applesauce L-1 cup Tomato Basil and Garlic soup, 1 muscle milk light S-Protein shake w/ strawberries D-1 cup Red Pepper and Black Bean soup, 2oz blackened salmon   Water-64oz Exercise-none   3/09 B-Protein shake L-Protein shake w/ pineapples, 1 cup Tomato Basil and Garlic soup, 2oz blackened salmon S-1oz chicken breast, 1 lite n fit yogurt D-Protein shake w/ pineapples   Water-64oz Exercise-40min circuit training   3/10 B-Protein shake S-1 sugar free pudding L-1 cup Broccoli Cheese soup, 2oz chicken breast, 1 unsweetened applesauce S-Protein shake w/ strawberries D-1 cup Red Pepper and black bean soup, 1 muscle milk light   Water-64oz Exercise-20min walk   3/11 B-1 muscle milk light, 1 cup grits made w/ 2/3 cup skim milk and 1 tsp smart butter S-1 unsweetened applesauce L-1 muscle milk light, 1 cup Tomato Garlic and Basil soup, 3oz tuna w/ 1tsp light mayo S-1 sugar free pudding D-1 muscle milk light-C&C   Water-70oz Exercise-none   3/12 B-Vanilla protein shake, 1 cup grits made w/ 2/3 cup skim milk and 2 tsp smart butter L-1 C&C Protein shake, 3oz tuna w/ 1 tsp light mayo D-Tri Protein Banana Smoothie from Health Food Store   Water-64oz Exercise-30min circuit training   3/13 B-1 Muscle Milk Light-C&C L-1 Muscle Milk Light, 3oz tuna w/ 1sp light mayo, 1 sugar free pudding D-1 Muscle Milk Light-C&C, 1 cup Red Pepper and Black Bean soup   Water-64oz Exercise-none
tammyj

tammyj

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Done w/ Psych Eval

Well, I'm back from my psych eval. I have never been to a psychologist before so it was a little creepy. It was in the basement of the hospital, which made it even more creepier. Why do most psychologists look like they have a few screws loose themselves?...lol! Anyways, I had to take a short written test which asked the most ridiculous questions. Even if I were crazy, I would know better than to answer honestly on those tests. Then he asked me a ton of questions and took alot of notes. When it was all over he said, "We are looking forward to working with you", so I guess I did fine or passed the criteria.
tammyj

tammyj

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BANDSTER HELL!!!

Well I haven't really lost any weight in the past couple weeks. Still 27lbs down and stuck at 252lbs! :bored I had my first fill 2 weeks ago and I do feel some restriction, but I am still able to eat quite a bit. I started counting calories last week to try to get this scale to move. I've been staying under 1000cal/day so I'm hoping that helps. I haven't weighed myself since Tuesday, but I will when I go to the hospital tomorrow for my 2nd fill. I absolutely hate counting calories so I'm hoping with proper restriction I won't have to. We'll see if the second fill will get me there! I have less than 2 weeks left for Las Vegas and was hoping to lose 13lbs by then. Doesn't look like that's gonna happen so I'll take ANY loss at this point. On a positive note, I've been working out everyday and my body is definitely changing so I feel good about that!!!:love:
tammyj

tammyj

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Another day at the hospital

Last night's group meeting was much better. They requested that only those in the LapBand program are allowed in the meetings which is good. That room is getting really crowded. I guess the word about Mercy Hospital is really getting around.   There were 2 ladies at the meeting last night that were supposed to have their surgeries this Thursday, but the Dr. has to unexpectantly go out of town so their surgeries have been moved to next Thursday. They did not look happy especially being on the liquid diet for 3 weeks instead of 2!   Dr. Bonomo has surgeries scheduled all the way into April. I'm wondering if that will push everybody back a week?!?! I'm going to call his nurse to make sure. I still have 2 months to go...UGH!!! The wait is a little frustrating. I have my appt. for cardiac clearance today, then I'll be done running to the hospital this week.   I have been marking the days...8 weeks and counting!!!
tammyj

tammyj

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Another 4 pounds gone

Weigh-in at the hospital last night and I've lost another 4 pounds. So far, I have lost 13 lbs in 2 weeks. I hope to keep losing at this same rate after I am banded. I am shooting for a 20lb loss before my surgery next Thursday. I know that's kinda pushing it, but I am hoping to get close.   8 more days to go!!!!!!!!!!!! :clap2:
tammyj

tammyj

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Amazing...

I am really tempted to stop using this site because there are alot of ignorant people on here. I've read so many pointless, endless threads about nothing. It amazes me that grown people have nothing better to do but sit on this message board making the most ridiculous comments and it's such a shame that the moderators are the ring leaders.   Some of the information on this site is very informative which is why I am here, but the longer I am on here I am reading less and less of that informative information. I am so glad Mercy Hospital has group support meetings every week. I feel sorry for those who don't receive that support and have to depend on message boards like these.
tammyj

tammyj

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6 more weeks

I started this process about 12 weeks ago and now I only have 6 weeks left. Time is really flying. YIPPEEE!!! I am so excited, but I know I may get scared and nervous again as my surgery date nears. I know it's kinda early, but I'm already buying soups and protein drinks even though I don't start my liquid diet for another 4 weeks! I am done with most of my testing. I have to see the nutritionist today then I only have the Pulmonary Function Test and the Sleep Apnea Test and I'll be done.   I AM HALF WAY THERE!!! :bounce:
tammyj

tammyj

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40 POUNDS GONE 4 GOOD!!!!!!!

I weighed in at the gym this morning and the scale read 239lbs!!!! The 270's, 260's, 250's, and 240's are gone 4EVAAAA!!! I am half-way to ONE-DER-LAND...40 more pounds to go!!! :scared:
tammyj

tammyj

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4 WEEKS POST OP

I was supposed to have my first fill on Monday, but now I have to wait til next Monday the 16th. It seems the people in scheduling screwed up. I had my 2 week post-op appt. on 3/26 when it should have been 4/2 and my first fill was scheduled for 4/9 when it should have been 4/16. My surgeon said he wants me to wait a full 4 weeks and to come back next Monday (the only day he does fills). I'm okay with that I just wish they would have caught it before I wasted my time coming out there.   Other than that, everything is still going great. I twisted my knee working out last week and it has been really bothering me, but it hasn't stopped me from working out everyday (except Sundays). It is feeling better now, but I'm still limping around a little bit. My eating is going pretty good. I am still pretty much in control. I had a couple bad days; especially on Easter, but I just dusted myself off and got back on track. As of Tuesday, weight loss was at 27lbs!:clap2: I only weigh-in once a week at the hospital. My scale at home is all screwed up so I don't even use it. I don't want to be discouraged or given false hope by weighing myself on different scales.   My mother and I are going to Las Vegas next month for our annual Mother's Day Trip so my goal is to lose another 13lbs by the time we leave on May 11th. That will put me at a 40lb loss!!! We'll see how that goes!
tammyj

tammyj

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4 WEEKS LEFT!!!

I have exactly 4 weeks left to surgery and 2 weeks to start full liquids! WOOHOOOOO!!!!!!!!!:roll: :high5: :bounce: :whoo:
tammyj

tammyj

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3 WEEKS TO GO!!!

The past couple of months seem like they flew by, now time feels like it is slowly ticking by :bored   On a good note, I am on day 3 of my diet before pre-op diet...LOL! I have a protein shake for breakfast and dinner, and a low carb lunch. So far I have been doing great! I am really surprised that I am not hungry. The protein shakes are really filling. I start full liquids next Thursday and now I'm not so nervous about it and I'm still gonna have my steak and crab leg dinner by next Thursday! :biggrin1:
tammyj

tammyj

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3 WEEKS POST OP

Well it will be three weeks tomorrow, but I felt like writing today! 3 weeks out and I am feeling like my old self again. I have my energy back, no pain, and the gas is finally gone. I am feeling GOOD!   I weighed-in at the hospital last night and I am down another 2 pounds. Total loss 24lbs. :clap2: I lost 13lbs during the pre-op diet and 11lbs since surgery. Weight loss is slowing down now since I've moved on to soft foods, but I am still happy with the loss because I have absolutely NO restriction! :omg: I've been working out like crazy and measuring my food trying to keep the weight off. 5 more days 'til my first fill. I refuse to gain any weight back...I'm OK with maintaining, but I definitely don't want to gain!
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