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I need to stop thinking that I'll never eat again!

Ok, now that I have the approval, I feel like untill next Tues ( when I start the pre-op diet) I need to eat everything in sight or I'll never eat again. I know I will be able to eat again but I just can't help it. I need to get to the gym so I can concentrate more on my body and not my stomach.:hungry:
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I need to chill

After doing a bunch of reading and asking around, I have learned that the insurance company needs a five year history of being overweight. I know that my Doctor only has 3 years....Oh Dear God, please let this be OK. I can show them a lifetime of embarrassing chubby pictures. Everything else should be all set. Since I learned of this I haven't been able to sleep. I'm afraid of calling the insurance company too many times. This has to happen....with insurance. If it isn't covered with insurance, I can not do it. I just can't justify paying out of pocket when I have two beautiful babies who need so many costly things. Please Please Please Let it be covered.
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I hate stage 3

I am very unhappy with the list of foods I am allowed to have. I feel either really hungry or really full. There is no happy medium. Physically I feel much better...I think my problem was that I was dehydrated. It gave me a headache and made me very tired. Please God, help me through these next few weeks. It is going to be very hard.
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high protien / highly explosive

I think this high protein diet is going make me explode.....I hope I don't feel like this on the day of surgery, I'll blow myself right off the operating table. I just bought some gasx..lets hope they work.   Todays diet: coffee with nd creamer Ease chocolate shake yogart chicken broth with my daughters leftover carrot baby food in it salad w/nonfat dressing Yuck southbeach bar protien bar 4oz chicken with 1/3 cup of wild brown rice zuccinni with onions and sauce
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Hi

So far so good, I'm down another 3 pounds and very happy. Total weightloss is 33 pounds. I just bought a size 16 dress at Macys yesterday and it fit great.....shopping is fun again! I scheduled another appt. in june for a second fill. The first fill did close to nothing. Still, I am thrilled with my marvelous band!
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Here's to hoping my life is about to change!

OK, here we go. I am going tonight to a seminar in Boston at Beth Isreal Hospital to hear all about the lapband. Even though I have already done a lot of research on it already I am really excited and eager to hear all about it once again and hopfully meet the surgeon that will change my life for the better. Since this is my first entry I will list my goals that I hope the Lapband surgery will help me in accomplishing: 1. I want to live a long and happy life for my children. My children mean the world to me and I can't imagine leaving them earlier than I am supposed to due to this baggage I have carried around for a lifetime. 2. I want to feel and be healthy. My doctors always say that my number, points etc. are all perfect but I know personally, that I don't feel perfect. 3. I want to be more like the woman my husband married. When we dated I was about 40 lbs less than what I am now. I was a lot more fun to be with, a lot more sure of myself. Now I never want to hang out with our group of friends because I am totally ashamed of how I look. 4. I want to be able to get dressed up for a special occasion without ending up in tears. I also want to be able to put pantyhose on without ending up all sweaty and out of breath. 5. I want to be able to borrow clothes. 6. I want to be able to shop at any store. 7. I want to sleep without my arms falling asleep. 8. I want to be able to walk on my feet without giving them time to adjust to the weight they are about to carry all day. 9. I want to be able to wear shorts and sleeveless shirts without the side effects of chub rub. 10. I want to stop sweating all the time. 11. I want to stop trying to hide lumps and bumps. 12. I want my boobs to get smaller so that my back stops hurting. 13. I would like to be invited to a pool party without that sudden fear. 14. I would like to chase after my children and enjoy it. 16. I would like to buy a halloween cosume that will fit me. 17. I would like to fall in that catagory as one size fits all. 18. I want to look tidy, not messy. 19. I want to stop fearing the airplane seat. 20. I would like to jog. 22. I would like to wear boots that go up to my knee. They have never fit my calf before. 24. I would like to stop getting dressed in the closet when my husband is in the room. ( this one should be #3) 25. I would like to take my clothes off and not have an impression of them still an hour later. I'm sure there are hundreds of other wishes but these have been on my mind most this year. Please who ever is wathching listening or reading hear my prayers or if you don't believe in that hocus pocus just send a little good energy my way. Words cannot explain how much I want this all to happen.
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grrrr!!

:angry MY SCALE STILL HASN'T MOVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:angry I have really been watching what I eat and I have even been walking with the kids but still, nothing. I do feel a difference in my clothes though. I am very comfy in clothes that used to feel like control top pantyhose.:biggrin1:
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Getting there!

Today was a breeze. I had a 1 hr. nutrition apt. and then an hour and a half seminar that I took my mom to. She was very cool and totally relieved to hear what the surgeon had to say about it. I am getting there, monday psych, wednesday surgeon, and thursday sleep study. I have to really try to watch what I eat now...the doc want me to cut out the junk foods and get 1/2 hour of excersise everyday before the surgery. I'm Ok with that. Tomorrow I should start looking for all the things I need for the first 4 weeks.
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first fill and nothing

Yesterday, with much excitement, I got my first fill. I am very disapointed though:( . I don't feel any different. As I was about to leave the doctor said that all I need to eat is a portion of the size of my thumb. I really don't think that is going to happen. I'm not sure if I should call them back and let them know that nothing has changed.....I'll give it a week. Its such a bummer because it is quite a production to get into Boston and coordinate it with someone taking care of my two babies. I really want to make this happen and I really don't want to feel this disapointment. I have read that some people have had to get 4 fills in order to feel any restriction! Oh please let this work for me without waiting months before my special "tool" kicks in.
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Feeling pretty!

I am happy to say that yesterday as I got ready to go to a bridal shower, I took one article of clothing out of the closet and wore it comfortably. It might sound like no big deal but in my past...it would take me trying on about 7 or 8 different outfits in order to feel OK with what I am wearing. I wore a shirt that I brought on my Honeymoon in 2003! I bought these pantyhose shorts things that work like a girdle....they are called Spanxs....and man are they awsome! If anyone has the lower portion problem.....as I like to say bountiful buns and thighs, these Spanxs shorts are great.
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Encouragment Needed!

I am about 7 weeks post surgery and I am feeling a little ....I don't know....down maybe. I am happy that I got the surgery but I really don't feel much different. My weight loss is at a plateau and I am getting hugrier than ever. I haven't had a fill yet so I don't know exactly what that is going to do for me. I really hope it takes the huger away....I am so ready to lose more weight!
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Change is hard on me

With my cup of coffee in one hand and baby on my knee this morning I logged onto LBT.com with the horror of all the changes that have been done. At first I was frustated but after thinking it over I figured that someone .....someone I don't even know....is doing this to better the sight.....for free. I realized that I am very lucky to have this sight to come to day after day and meet all you wonderful people without even spending a penny on it. I thank you who ever you are who is doing this....I don't mind change but I think next time I'll hope to have had my coffee first to deal with it!
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Challenge anyone?

I lost 1 more pound today. It might sound tiny but it is a huge accomplishment to me after the week I have had. I need to start getting in on all those goal date challenges I have seen on this site. If anyone knows of any that are about to start let me know!:nervous
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baby steps

After 2 weeks of being at the same weight I finally lost one more pound. I hope to lose some more this week. I have been recording my food intake on a little dry erase board that I bought my son. Ok, personal issue resolved. I have been not so regular since 2 weeks after the surgery. I have found this Vita rasberry lemonade water with 5 grams of fiber in it and it seems to help....I really think that I the water intake helps too. Yesterday was the first day in about 2yrs that I actually opened up my closet and was excited to find what to wear for the day. Usually I stand there looking at all the clothes that are going to make me feel so uncomfortable and unattractive. I am loving my band even though at this point, I feel like I am doing all the work. I hope once I get my fill it will be a little easier. Once again, thank you all you other bandsters out there for all the support and advice. If I didn't have you all, I would be lost!:hail:
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application sent and waiting

I sent out the application out on the 8th and hope to hear back from the bariatrics center this week for an apt. I just got a pm from another Tufts member and she said it only took 2 days for an aproval. I am really getting excited now. I just hope they call back soon!
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another 2 pounds!

I did it! I am now at 235.......I started out at 255. That is 20lbs! :clap2: When I think of it, its the same weight as my 8 month daughter and she gets really heavy. I am so excited, I haven't been this weight since before I had my son in 2004. Not to toot my own horn but TOOOOOOOOOT!!! On another note, I hate hate hate this weather. I am so sick of this New England weather. We were all snowed in yesterday. Anyone from Miami want to trade homes? hee hee:D
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and the battle is still going

Today the psychologist called me back apologizing and saying it was her fault that she never took the payment.....OK at least I don't feel crazy any more. I called my primary care doctor for the anti-anxiety pill and she wouldn't fill them. She wants me to come in and see her or one of the nurse practitioners there. Of course, yet another hurdle. I am also seriously pms and just want my period to get here already. I guess victory never feels any better than when you really fight for somthing. Oh and another hurdle, tomorrows supposed to snow and I have my Surgeons appt. tomorrow. Please God, just let this all happen already.   I did 30 minutes on the elliptical glider today, felt great!   Whats left: tomorrow, 1100 appt. with Dr. Jones Thursday, 11:45 appt. with nurse pract. for pills Thursday night, 9:00 Sleep Study ?????, Surgery
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A little pain

I'm still having a little pain when I bend over or turn the wrong way. It is like a ping of pain if that makes any sence. I hope I didn't hurt anything when I coughed the other day....I have also been lifting up my 30 pound son and my 20 pound daughter. I think I will try to take it easy for the day. I made an aptt. with the Dr. tomorrow. My biggest fear is that he has to re-operate. I don't know if I could deal with that again. Wish me luck tomorrow. Hopefully like I read in one of the threads, it will just go away in a couple of days.
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A brand new day

I'm feeling better today. Dr. Jones said the pain is probably from the sutures being too tight. The pain should go away within a month. Thats fine with me....I just don't want to have to go through surgery again! I walked 3 miles yesterday with my 2 yr old. It was so beautiful out. Iwish today wasn't raining because I would do it again.   Just a little note: I was right behind a 16 wheeler that tipped over on the highway yesterday in Boston. I am very thankful that nothing happened to me and my family. It was just a little wake up call on how quickly anything can happen if you are not careful. Thank you guardian angles!
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40 lbs !!!

I have been seriously working out at the gym with my sister while she is here and it has paid off. I am down 40 pounds and loving every minute of it. This last fill has been a little challenging but I think if I focus on eating small bites and chewing really well it will work to my advantage. I am not as hungry as I used to be. The biggest challange is going to be figuring out what to do with my kids while at the gym....it has a nursery but just last week my nephew got conjuctavitis there....YUCK!! I started this journey at size 22/24 3x 255 pounds and now I am a 215 pounds 16/18 1x or even XL at times!!! If I had more money I would buy myself all new clothes. Until then, I'll have to invade my mothers closet! Thank God she has good taste!:biggrin1:
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4 pounds down= 30!!!

I couldn't believe it! I got on the scale today yet again thinking it would say 229...again .....which it has for the past 4 weeks, and then low and behold ....225!!!!!!!!!!!!! I yelled and woke up both kids but it was worth it! I feel so re-energized and motivated again. I LOVE LOSING!!!   I bummed about Lakeisha on American Idol.....it should have been Blake.
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4 more days!

Well, so far so good. I can't believe how easy this pre-op diet has been for me even though it is a fraction of what I normally eat. On another note, Not to be gross but I am so bummed that I am going to have my period on surgery day. How embarressing it is going to be....I was told that there will more likely be a cathader....OH God, I just shudder at the thought.     Wednesdays diet: Shake yogart protien bar shake lemongrass chicken lean cuisine zucchinni No gym but I walked the mall 4x:clap2:     Thursdays Diet: coffee protien bar shake south beach bar tuscan chicken lean cuisine with zucchinni yogart I burned 450 calories at the gym today!!:clap2:
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Todays diet: coffee nd creamer protein bar whey protein shake zuccinni&onions chicken broth southbeach bar glass of wine :speechles chicken brown rice yogart   Ok, I had a glass of wine but in my defence I worked out an extra 70 cals today.....total burned 470.
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10lbs gone!

I cant believe my eyes! My scale says I'm ten pounds lighter than I was one week ago.....this diet is unbelievable! I wish I could get to the gym little more but I am thrilled with my weightloss. I went for my pre-op yesterday, all they did was take a little blood and explain what is going to happen on Monday. 5 more days and I will be banded!!!! Mondays diet: shake and coffee yogart grilled tilapia and asparagus southbeach bar ease shake I burned 420 cals at the gym:clap2:   Tuesdays Diet: coffee and protien bar yogart southbeach bar My mother inlaws delicious rice and beans and chicken:o glass of wine:o shake   I want to try really hard to stick to the diet today.
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