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No Restriction

I am getting mad because the scale say I have gain two pounds. I assume it's all the water I am drinking. Nevertheless it is bothering me. i won't drink any water for the rest of the night to see what happens. I do not need this!!
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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Back At Work

Today is my first day back at work and it's going good. I prepared everything last night, so I could get my protein in today. It's going good.   Be Blessed!
sheilamj1fan

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So Long 20 Pounds!!!

:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: Wow!!! WOW!! I have lost a total of 20 POUNDS!!!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:   Talk about EXCITED! I'M SO EXCITED AND JUST CAN'T HIDE IT!!! I'M ABOUT TO LOSE CONTROL AND I THINK I LIKE IT!!! OH YEAAHHHH!!!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:   BE BLESSED!!1
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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Work Out

This morning I worked out early, since I have errands to do today. I'm going to have to make time to work out, because I return to work Monday and I have class on MTWT and Saturday. I'll figure it out. Anyway things are going good!   Be Blessed!
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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2 Weeks Post Opt

Well it's been two weeks since I was banded and I feel good! I lost another pound and my total weight lost is 18.5 pounds!!!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: Also, today is my first day of PUREEEEEE:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: !! Finally!!!! So last night I made some tuna for today!! I'm excited!!   Be BLESSED!
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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Post Opt Day 12

Wow everyday I am losing weight! I've lost a total of 16.1 pounds...I'm loving this. I know it has a lot to do with the liquids, but as long as I am working out hard the pounds will continue to fall off. Cool beans!! I'm ready to fit in my old clothes to really see the change, but I will have to wait to lose about another 15 pounds. Anyway....all is GREAT!!   Be BLESSED
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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Post Opt Day 11

This is my LAST WEEK OF LIQUIDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thursday here I come!!! Puree puree!!!   Be Blessed, Sheila
sheilamj1fan

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10 Days Post Opt! I can't Believe it!

Wow ten days since banded and I can't believe it!! My incisions are almost healed and they look good. My total pounds lost is about 15! I'm happy with it, but I need to see the numbers drop more. I've increased my work out on the treadmill and I will incorporate my exercise bike as well. I will hold off on my Platinum Weider until I get the ok from Dr. Madan (great doc). I am on my last week of liquids, so on Thursday I will start the puree stage! Woohoo!!!!!!!!!! I'm looking forward to it and looking better than I have in a long time.   Be BLESSED!
sheilamj1fan

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Post Opt Day 9

Well I seem to have this protein drinking down. It seems like I can drink about a cup with some restriction. I also have about a half of cup of some kind of soup/broth. I eat a few popsicles now, before it was a lot. I'm not having that much of an appetite...if protein wasn't important I doubt if I would drink anything. I'm just not in the mood for anything except what I can't have. Anyway, I will start the puree stage on the 25th! Woohoo!!   Be BLESSED!
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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Day Eight Post-Opt

Oh boy last night after class I dropped my purse and knelt down too fast!! I was in soo much PAIN at my port site (right at my diaphragm) and I was hurting. So I came right home and got in bed...I have to be very careful. Other than that I okay.   Be BLESSED
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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Banded A Week Later

Well it's been a week since banded and I'm better. The one thing that is bothering me is going through another week of liquids. I know it is necessary, but I'm having a hard time. At least let me get to the puree stage!! I think I just heard my stomach for the first time...oh well. Dr. Madan is impressed with my weight lose, so that's good. This morning I did get on the treadmill at a really fast pace. Other than that I'm still day dreaming of being small.   Be BLESSED!
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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Post Opt Day 6

Hello everyone,   I am on day seven since surgery and it's going well. I can not seem to drink more than about 42 or so grams of protein. I will discuss that with the nutritionist today...other than that I drink Crystal Light and eat popsicle and chicken noodle broth. I haven't weighed, but I can tell a difference in my clothes and face. I assume they will weigh me today. Until next time, I will type ya later.   Be BLESSED!
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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3rd Day Post-Opt

Well after a loonng night dealing w/ the gas pain I feel a little better. This go round I decided not to add skim milk to my protein shot, just a few cubes of ice. I'm feeling okay, for some reason I'm trying to face the fact that I have the band inside. I must admit, I have said why did I do this...but I know why. Maybe I will feel better once the liquid phase of it over, until then I will try and get it together. My sister and brother-n-law was trying to tell me it will be hard the first few weeks of getting use to this new lifestyle, but that isn't sinking in. Oh well...what's done is done. As for right now, I'm not too happy with my decision.
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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OOH Boy I Got A Little GAS!!!

Between the 6oz shake I had today and the water, one of them gave me a little gas! I was in tears!!! So I went straight for the Gas-X...it's workin a little. Man! I was upset at myself for having the band put in! A friend of mine had it done and reassured me that it will get better. I've walked twice today for a total of 20 minutes to ease the pain and it helps. So tomorrow I won't use skim milk, just to try and pin point the cause. Other than that I am fine, no pain at any of my incision sites. Thank you JESUS!!   Be Blessed
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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Day 2 Post Opt

Today is okay, I'm trying to get the shakes down. I mixed the 3oz. protein shot w/ 3oz. of skim milk,Splenda and two ice cubes together in the blender. I could only get about 60cc down. I will keep trying...next time I won't use the blender. I think the blender makes it too thick. Other than that I am good. I'm not in any pain what so ever. I am ready for the puree stage, oh yeah and the mushies!!   Be BLESSED!
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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Finally At Home

I am home finally, everything went very good...no gas pains or shoulder pains. I'm a little tender at my incision sites and that's it. I'm glad to be home! My doctors were great! I haven't weighed myself yet, so I'm hoping have lost at least two pounds. Well I am going to lay down and rest.   Be BLESSED!
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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01/11/07 D-DAY !

Well my time is almost here and I am somewhat calm (surprisingly). I feel good! I'm going home and clean a little bit and get my hospital bag together for my two day hospital stay. I will get there at 5:30am and I'm guessing the sugery will be at 7:00am. That's about it...so no stress to because I'm too BLESSED!   Sheila   Be BLESSED!
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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Pre-Opt Diet Menu Before Surgery

Breakfast: Nothing   Lunch: Chicken broth cooked with Better Than Bouillon, water, apple juice diluted w/ water.   Dinner: Chicken broth cooked with Better Than Bouillon. Popsicles, popsicles!
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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Pre-Opt Diet

Breakfast: Nothing   Lunch: Nothing   Dinner: 2 cans of chicken broth w/ Better Than Bouillon.
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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Closer and Closer

Pre-Opt Menu:     Breakfast: New Whey 42gram fruit punch protein shot blended w/ ice and 1 cup of skim milk and Splenda.   Lunch: Caldo de Pollo w/ a hint of lime     Dinner: Same as above
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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Bandland Is Nearing!

Today has been a great day, thank you LORD! Here's my daily pre-opt menu.   Breakfast/Lunch (after 2pm)   New Whey 42 gram grape (yum) protein shot w/ 1 cup of skim milk blended w/ ice. Caldo de pollo con limon (chicken broth, Better Than Bouillon, red chili peppers, chile Guajillo), and another cup of skim milk w/ two sugar free low carb fudge popsicles (pretty good).   Dinner: Carbon Copy of above.   I have to say one thing above Better Than Bouillon. GREAT!   Be BLESSED
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