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So long size 20... Hello size 16!

I’ve been so lazy since being on vacation from both jobs but not too lazy to not workout. Thursday was my 3 month bandversary! I can’t believe it been 3 months since I’ve been banded. So what have I learned? I learned that God has blessed me with the best support system in the world. I learned I am getting much better with time. I learned how to be sociable again. Also I learned its okay to have a cheat day. So how did I celebrate my 3 month bandversary? I went shopping! I am not going to lie to you guys I’ve been avoiding shopping like the plague. It’s all mental for me. I remember going shopping and I will find a very cute outfit but it never came in my size. So I decided to save myself from the embarrassment and shop on line. I can’t do that now because I am over 50 pounds lighter. Yesterday was one of those days that I really wish my best friend Lesley was there with me. She would have told me to get over it and be proud of the fact that I am 50 pounds lighter! Anyway I started slow. I grab a size 14 and a size 16 pair of pants to try on first. The 16 fit fine but the 14 I was able to put on but wasn’t able to button up. It’s okay tho because I have a new goal now. Anyway so I tried on a size XL shirt it was a little too big so I garb a large and the large fit! I didn’t cry on anything but it was overwhelming. So I just brought the shirt and a couple of accessories but next time it will be different. I had a follow up appointment with my primary doctor. Last time I seen her I was weighing 236 pounds but yesterday I seen her weighing 214 pounds! She told me that she was very proud of me and she knows that I can do this. Also I no longer have high blood pressure and I am not longer morbidly obese just obese. So that is an improvement. Today I ran 2.5 miles and I am tired. I need to clean out my closet and get rid of my size 20 clothes and 1X shirts so I can make room for my new clothes. I don’t see that happening today so let try again tomorrow. Life is good and I am loving my band! Thanks for reading.
LadyDiva618

LadyDiva618

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Hello 30 and I am back on track

Sighs… I am not going too lied to you guys I was drinking like I lost my damn mind yesterday. My birthday started great. I woke up and workout for 30 minutes. Then Mandy surprised me with breakfast. She made me a spinach and mushroom quiche and coffee. Then Mandy left so I work out for another 10 minutes. Then my Besties Jon and Jessica come over to take me to the winery. Once we got to the winery it went downhill. It was like I forgot that I was even banded. I was able to order from the kids menu. I order the Italian Beef (no bread) and I ate 1 serving of potatoes chips. I barely ate the Italian beef because I guess I was still full off the 2 glass of wine I had while waiting for our food. Okay I know you guys are probably thinking 2 glasses is not too bad but I am not done yet! After the winery we went to a nearby bar there I had a shot and another drink! Oye! I didn’t throw up or anything but still this was my first time drinking like this on the band. On our way back to my house we stop at my favorite Irish restaurant to pick up some wings for my parents. So did I have some to drink there? NOPE! I had me some water. But when we got home it was a whole different story. The original plan was for Jon to BBQ for me but I told him I was still full off of the wine and lunch so I really wasn’t hungry. We had the water balloon fight and we got Jon good. After that we went to another bar! I know but this time I only had one drink. I didn’t getting wasted last night but I did drink my calories yesterday. How much? I tried to keep track of my alcohol intake on my fitness pal but I failed miserably. I know it was over 500 calories. However I did have fun on my Birthday Today I woke not hungry (I wonder why) I had to make myself eat breakfast this morning. I normally don’t do this but I was planning on working out for 2 hours today and I didn’t want to work out on an empty stomach. I think I burn half of my alcohol intake from yesterday. I didn’t wake up hung over or anything I woke up wanting to work out. I am still learning this banded lifestyle but I am happy that I am getting healthy now. Thanks for reading.
LadyDiva618

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Last day in my 20's

Yep tomorrow I will be the big 3-0! And I feel amazing! Instead starting my 30’s weighing 267 I will begin my 30’s at 214! I love it 214 the last time I weigh 214 I was 19! So what is my plan for tomorrow? I am going to the Winery! But first I will go to church then work out for one hour try to burn at least 600 calories. After the Winery I am going back to my House and going to have water balloon fight with my friends. My friend Mandy went to the Dollar General and brought $46 worth of party supplies. (I am such a big kid) Anyway I need to get my work out in before my friends kidnap me tonight.   Thanks for reading and enjoy my pic
LadyDiva618

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Dare I say.....

Dare I say that I had a pancake this morning? What! Really? Yep I sho did. It's funny because I really don't eat pancakes and I really don't eat breakfast either. But this morning I woke up hungry. So I ate. So how are me and my band doing? 15 mins has passed and we are doing great. I just chew chew chew chew and chew! Did I mention that I chewed? But just in case my band changes it mind later. Please feel free to add tips for me if I get a stuck episode I also have my papaya extract on standby. Dare I say that I did not go to church this morning because it’s raining outside. So I watched church online. Dare I say that I am planning on going over my calorie intake today by 500 calories. Why because I am going to a concert tonight to see my friends band play. Dare I say that I am going to Hooters with my friends before the concert and I am planning on having some fried pickles and buffalo shrimp. Dare I say that I am going to have me another beer tonight. What! Yep I am going to enjoy me a beer I am going to let it sit for a couple of mins and enjoy it. Dare I say that within the next hour I will burn off additional 600 calories. Why? Please see above Dare I say that I am going to have a great time tonight because this is my last week in my twenties and I have to end it right! Dare I say that I am happy with my decisions that I have made above and I am glad that I am prepared! Happy Sunday Funday everyone!   Thanks for reading.
LadyDiva618

LadyDiva618

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So long plateau!

Wow I overcame my plateau sooner that I thought! So how did I do it? Easy I changed my exercise routine and I started jogging. I tried my Zumba DVD my coworker brought me but I don't like it. Maybe I will try Zumba on the Wii or something else.   Last Thursday I met with my Dr. and I found out two things. One I beat my plateau and two I didn't need a fill. He told me I was going a great job and keep it up. So I felt pretty good when I left the office. However I thought I was going to gain some weight back because this past weekend I went to Chicago! I pack my blender bottle, put my protein powders in my snack size Ziploc bags and I portion sized all my snacks just in case. I did pretty good but I didn't have time to research any restaurants because My mom decided to take me, my sister and my nephew to Chicago at the last minute! Too funny but we needed it.   So how did I do? Every morning I was in the hotel fitness room working out for 30 minutes. I had my protein shake for breakfast, Chia seeds for a snack and salad for lunch. But dinner was a whole another story! Saturday night we went to Medieval Times! Oye! Thank goodness for my 18 month old nephew and to go boxes. So what did I eat? I had the soup the quarter of the chicken and ate the one rib they gave me. I gave my nephew my potatoes, bread, other half of my chicken and my apple turn over. My sister said I did a good job so I was happy with that. As a precaution I worked out for another 10 minutes when we got back to the hotel.   Sunday was scary because I was eating food I haven't tried on the band. My Mom wanted a Chicago style hot dog so we ate at Portillo's. I was never a hot dog eater before the band but since I was afraid to have a Chi town style pizza so I had a hot dog with no bun. Did my band like it? Yeah I did pretty good I just chew chew chew chew and chew!   Chicago was amazing and I lost 2 oz during my time there!   Thanks for reading!
LadyDiva618

LadyDiva618

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I am at a plateau and I am happy about it!?

No this is not a typo I am serious. Allow me to explain. Between my pre op and post op surgery I have lost 48 pounds. So far I am happy because I did this to myself I trained myself to read label and excerise reguraly. I didn't have to use any magical diet pills to loss this wieght. Me and my tool did this.   In the past I used to give up when I reach a plateau but this time it is different because I have my tool in my corner and together we will over come this plateau. I know we will because in the past I will reach my plateau when I lost 20 pounds but this time I lost 48 pounds to hit a plateau! To me this an improvement.   So what am I going to do about it? Easy replan and regroup! I review my food diary for the last 2 weeks (that is how long I been at my plateau) and I realize that I have not been eat enough protien! My average is 45 gram a day and I know I need to add more! My calories intake average is 600 to 700 a day maybe I need to up it. I will be seeing my Dr this Thursday and trust and beleive I will be asking him alot of questions. I don't think I need a fill yet because to me I cosider myself in "band training" still. Also I don't think I should get a fill because I am at a plateau. But I will leave this up to my Dr.   I am also going to change my workout rountine. This is going to take time because I work two jobs and I get home late. As of now I've been jogging on my wii fit for 20 mins and doing step aebrobics for 20 mins too. I might try Zumba at home and see what happens. But if you have any suggestions let me know!   Other than that I am happy and I am loving my banded life! I hope everyone had a wonderful 4th!   Thanks for reading!
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I let my guard down....

Really? So what happened? One word life. For the last 4 days I’ve been temporary depressed. Why because I am missing my best friend Lesley like crazy . She is my support system and I am so mad at myself because I missed her phone call last night! I really wanted to talk to her.   Anyway this past weekend I did some grazing but I did choose healthier alternatives tho seriously I did! For example I love flaming hot Cheetos so I brought me flaming hot puff corn instead 42 pieces is 150 calories not bad right.   Then Sunday came a.k.a my trigger day I did better preparing this time I walked 4 miles Sunday morning and I worked out gain on my Wii fit I burn 565 calories total. Just in case I decided to drink a whole bottle of wine again. (Which I didn’t) However I did do a lot of grazing.   So why did I graze? I am an emotional eater and I deal with things differently than other people. Yesterday was a close friend birthday he would have been 25. He died 3 years ago due to an overdose. Sunday and Monday was really hard for me but I handle it okay. I didn’t go overbroad but I did let my guard down.   Okay I got that out of my system and I refuse to end this post on a negative note!   On the bright side yesterday was on 2 month bandiversary! So how do I feel amazing! I text my accountability buddy and I told him that I was upset that I gain 4 ounces since my last weigh in. He started laughing at me and told me it’s better than gaining 40 ounces. He is right tho and I know what I need to do differently but I am going to wait until next Thursday and discuss it with my nutritionist and my surgeon. I got my guard back up and I am moving forward. I am have play date with my 17 month old nephew tonight. Hopefully it will stop raining so we can go play outside.   Thanks for reading.
LadyDiva618

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Back on track

How has everyone been? I've been so busy and lazy I forgot to check in. So what is new? I feel like I am getting back on track and things are back to normal. I don't feel like I have to be censored and everything seems to be natural now. So far I am keeping my food down and I am slowly added different fruit and veggies to my diet. I am just afraid to eat pasta, rice and bread. The other day I wanted some Raman noodles but I got scared and bake me some fries instead. Also I've been on a carb kick lately but at least I am choosing smart carbs. Wait smart carbs? Is that even possible? One thing I noticed about being back on track is my triggers days made an appearance and this past Sunday was it. AKA Sunday Funday. Why Sunday? Just in case you guys haven't noticed but I love sports and Sundays consist of sports. Also I love True Blood and Dexter. So did I handle my trigger day? Easy... I planned it. I know I will be drinking and there may be a possibility that I go off my healthy lifestyle because I will tell myself this is my "cheat day". So, I double my workouts on Sunday and preplan my dinner. Well I should say me and my friends plan the dinner. I love my friends by the way for two reason One the are on the mission to find lap band friendly recipes and two they found low calories drinks to make. How cool is that but I have a confession to make. Sunday I finished a whole bottle of Moscato at first my friends were like that wasn't too bad until one of them look up how many calories are in bottle. I am ashamed to say it but I will tell you this I see why alcohol is empty calories so I will need to be careful. Trust and believe I worked out another 30 mins when they left. I am still learning but I feel like everything is back to normal. Thanks for reading .
LadyDiva618

LadyDiva618

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Will I be back to normal tomorrow?

Tomorrow I get to add Chicken, turkey, pasta, bread, rice, nuts, raw fruits and veggies. I feel like things are going back to normal but I am scared. So what happen to my momentum? It still here but my fear has taken over for a bit. So why am I afraid now? I know I was going great and follow my post op diet to a T but now I want to stay in the post op diet zone? Is this my new default? My old default was me drinking a bottles of wine and eating at Jack in the box. But now I just want to eat mashed potatoes and sea food forever. What happens if I can’t handle chicken or turkey? My biggest fear is me getting stuck or throwing up. I hate being sick because it sucks. I especially hate getting sick when it’s my fault. Its like waking up with a hangover so you avoid getting wasted like that again. I know I can do this but my plan is to add new foods in slowly. Trust me I am not planning on over doing it but I will educate myself. Thanks for reading.
LadyDiva618

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Yesterday I had my first personal victories

Yesterday morning Mandy met me at my house and she brought me over my shirt. I thought she ordered a XL but she got me a large. At first I was like I can’t wear large but she encouraged me to try it on. To my surprise the large was a perfect fit and I was shocked! One thing about me and Mandy we are always late. So how late were we? One hour but better late than never right? Anyway yesterday it finally hit me that I have the lap band. I know you would have thought the weight loss and my change of eating habits would turn on the light upstairs but it didn’t. So what happened to me that finally clicked? I had my first frothing but I know what happened. Me and Mandy were rushing and while we were getting ready. I was drinking on my protein shake and when I was done with the shake I started drinking on my coffee. While waiting on the metro link (the train) I started to get nauseous and on my way to the race I started frothing. Mandy asked me if I was okay I told her if she ever seen me drinking a protein shake and coffee back to back stop me. I believe that was the cause of my frothing. I was afraid that I couldn’t do the race but the frothing came and went. Me and Mandy walked 3.34 miles and had fun. I was dancing and didn’t feel like stopping. We finished the race and gave each other a big hug and it was amazing. Afterwards we went to subway I ordered a chopped turkey salad and Mandy was teasing me because it took me 45 mins to finish. Yesterday was a great day. My plan for the rest of today is to go spent time with my daddy. He work overtime this morning so I am want him to rest up before I go see him. My daddy is amazing and I love him so much. Happy Father’s Day to all my readers and thank you for reading
LadyDiva618

LadyDiva618

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I broke my sobriety last night

Yes I had me two glasses of wine last night. Ugh! I sorta feel bad about it. This week has been a little bit stressful for me at work and my monthly friend is still here. Today will be day 12 but at least my chocolate and greasy food craving are gone. So why did I decided to drink? My original plan was to wait until my 30th birthday but I started 50 days too early. I noticed I was getting irritable at both of my jobs and it is okay at job one but at job two my being irritable is unacceptable! I work at day care and I can’t be like that because kids sense these things. My kids need to be surrounded in a happy go lucky environment. So I ended it by unwinding the best way I know how… drinking.     My tolerance of drinking has changed a lot! Before I was banded I can finish 2 bottles last night I had two glasses and I was done. I woke up this morning had my protein drink and workout for 40 minutes. Also according to my Wii fit I lost 1.6 pounds! Woo hoo! This weekend I will be taking care of me. I have a busy day plan for myself. Thanks for reading
LadyDiva618

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Mother Nature is a B and she can kick rocks!

I just want to warn you that I will be venting this time. I am normally a happy go lucky person and it’s takes a lot to piss me off but this hoe has out stayed her welcome! I used to say “I got my period and I am prego free” This month I am saying this hoe got to go. (I think I need to clean up my language just a bit) Anyway today is day 10 and I am not happy. My unhappiness begin last night when I had to go to Dollar General to pick up so more “items” I really need to start going to another Dollar General (DG) because the one by my house is next door to a restaurant that I used to eat at quite frequently. Unfortunately they do not sale any week 6 post op foods as matter they don’t sale anything healthy. Anyway I started smelling the greasy fried chicken on my way into DG. Then my craving for fried chicken and hot sauce started to kick in. So I told my craving to go away and leave me the F alone. When I got home I remember that I had some can chicken so I invented 6 week op post buffalo chicken dip. My recipe 1 can (2.5 oz.) of can chicken 1 cup of Greek yogurt 1 stick of Colby cheese 1/3 cup of hot sauce 12 multi grain Special K crackers This is my recipes satisfied one of my cravings… Later on that night I started craving chocolate. This surprises me because on my second day for dinner I had 3 sugar free fudgesicles and 1 chocolate pudding. I am so serious and I was satisfied with that but last night I had 2 fudgesicles to satisfy my chocolate craving on top of my dip. This band is something else I tell ya. Later on today I meet with my nurtionist and my surgeon. Don’t worry I am going to tell them everything the good and the bad. Thanks you for listen to me b***h.
LadyDiva618

LadyDiva618

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Yesterday was my One month Bandversary!

Wow I can’t believe yesterday has been one month since I got banded. I am happy to say that I have lost 27 pounds and I feel amazing. I really didn’t have any plans yesterday I just made me some coffee and use Atkins French Vanilla protein shake as creamer and worked out for 15 minutes until I received a phone call from my Bestie Mandy. She stated that she had a surprise for me. Mandy had tickets to the St. Louis Cardinal game! I was a little bit excited until my fears kicked in. So what were my fears? Yesterday I was able it start drinking alcohol but will I be tempted to have a beer or mix drink.
What if I get hungry and Busch Stadium didn’t have 5 week post op friendly food. Unfortunately I did not have time to research their menus and I need a better cell phone.
My least favorite fear was am I ready to do this?
I decided to not shelter myself because I am banded I need to live and learn. Mandy brought her cooler and added 4 bottles of water. At the stadium we found an Asian stir fry place and they had shrimp. I ask the hostess if I can just order a side a shrimp because I am lap band patient but they charge me $10.50 anyway. Mandy didn’t care about the price and paid for it. The cool part about it was they gave me a Large Chinese to go box full of shrimp! We got more than $10.50 worth of shrimp. Mandy stated laughing at me because I got full of 12 pieces of shrimp. She ended up taking the leftover home. It was a great game because the Cardinals won! After the game me and Mandy met up with our friend Jessica. I haven’t seen Jessica since she came over and made me homemade soup for day one of my 2 post op diet. Jessica complimented me on my lap band success and told me that I look amazing. I have to admit I felt pretty good. We went to our first bar and I had a glass of water with lemon. I wanted to have a drink at the second bar we were at. I was thinking shot of grey goose with water and I was going to add a crystal light packet in it or maybe a beer and let it fizz out for a bit before drinking. I had all these scenarios going through my head and I decided to drink at home first to see how it feels before I drink in public. So water was my drink of choice last night and I was okay with that. If felt good going out last night and just having fun. I am so bless to have great friends in my life. Thanks for reading.
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You guys are going to be upset with me but lesson learned.

Now that I have your attention… so what did I do?   See what had happened was….. I over did it this past weekend. Not with eating but with my movements. It’s was graduation weekend was I got invited to so many parties and I wanted to show everyone my support. One thing about me I am always willing to help anyone out and I am stubborn! So I Saturday I was going a lot of lifting, carrying, and cleaning. Sunday I woke up and my main incision was swollen and it was hurting bad. It felt like the first 3 days after my surgery. So I toughen up and went to my last graduation party for the weekend. I really didn’t an appetite on Saturday and Sunday because I barely ate but I had plenty of water. Monday I just stayed home a relaxed. I talked to my dad and thank him for his service and we talk about the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks game. (Not only I am a St. Louis Blues fan but I am a Red Wings fan too) I did a 5 min workout and spent the rest of the day on my couch.   Yesterday I called my surgeon office and told them about how I over did it this past weekend and about the swelling on my main incision. They told me it was from me lifting and carrying things and I need to take it easy for the next 3 days. I told them I would and thank them. But around 5pm I noticed that had a stain on my shirt so I lift up my shirt and noticed that my main incision was leaking! I start freaking out because all my incision was healed! So I called my surgeon office again explain what was going on. The asked me a series of questions to make sure that I didn’t have an infection. Thankfully I didn’t my incision stop leaking about 7pm.   I hear some of you guys saying “didn’t I tell you to take it easy!” This is time I hear ya this scared the mess out of me. I don’t want to do the pre op diet ever again unless this band is getting removed!   On the plus side I heard from my Bestie Lesley this morning we talk for 15 minutes and it was worth it!   Thanks for reading.
LadyDiva618

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Was feeling kinda lonely today.

Today I woke up kinda sad every work day at 630am my best friend Lesley calls me and we talk until I get to work. Every 2nd and 4th Thursday she calls me and asks me how was my support group. I got none of those calls last night because Lesley is deployed for 3 months. You would of thought that I would be used to this by now but she is my accountability buddy. So instead of me overeating at work, on my lunch break I went shopping any brought me some shoes as a treat to myself. I just love my new shoes. It’s graduation party weekend for me. I am trying to figure out how I am going to handle it. I was thinking about at one party just have a bottle water in my hands at all times and socialize. Then eat at the last party. Sunday I only have to go to one party and I will eat there depending on what they are having. I am only on week 4 post op so my options are slim but I doubt they will be serving seafood at a High School graduation party. I might bring my mini cooler and put it a couple of protein shakes in my car. My tooth doesn’t hurt as much as it did on Wednesday but I am just taking it slow and making sure I chew my food thoroughly. The pain is tolerable and I think I will be alright.   Thanks for reading.
LadyDiva618

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I have a toothache on day one of week 4!!!!

Talk about irony! A toothache really!!! I have no idea how I got a toothache. Could it be the way I am sleeping? I know its not food? I wonder what happened? Anyway how is everyone day today? Today I did not wake up hungry I took my multivitamin and grab my 16 oz. bottle water and I was on my way to work. I even luck out and found a close parking spot to my job. I know what you are thinking I should park far and I normally do but it looked like it was about to rain and we all know that sugar melts! I grab my second bottle of water and went into my office and my coworkers congratulated me on my first day of week 4. I call it my treat is meat! LOL Anyway for breakfast I had 1 hardboiled eggs and the Buddig Chicken deli meat that was 150 calories and 15 grams of protein. I was actually full until 130pm I was really not hungry but I thought I needed to eat something so I had a tuna salad with 5 saltine crackers. That was 200 calories and 20 grams of protein. I had a hard time eating lunch because of my toothache so I took my time. It’s 8:05pm and I am not hungry. I put on orajel on the pain and its not working. Maybe the pain is keeping me full or maybe I am just not hungry. I am still trying to get familiar with my Band. This is the first relationship I had when I taking things slow! Anyway I am going to try to get a quick workout in.   Thanks for reading.
LadyDiva618

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Yesterday I had my first outing since I was banded!

This wakened was not bad at all. Yesterday I had my first outing since I have been banded and I think I over did it. … Wait I know I did. Yesterday I went to the St. Louis Zoo it was such a nice day out so why not. I grab my book bag put 3 bottles of water and a frozen GoGurt in, called up a buddy and we were on my way. According to my pedometer I walk 6.14 miles while at the zoo. I had girts mixed with Greek yogurt for breakfast so I was still from that but around 1pm I was starting to get so I had my GoGurt but by 230pm I was getting hungry. Too bad the Zoo was not 3 week post op friendly. I really thought they would sell protein shakes there but I was wrong they only had milk. So I went to a Quick Trip gas station to pick up a muscle milk (cookies n cream) 14 fl oz. and 25g of protein and 220 calories. Later that night I received a phone call from Mandy and she was upset because everyone bailed on her birthday weekend. Mandy didn’t except me to come out because I am still trying to get use to this banded life. That change last night! I went out and had a great time. Mandy was concerned about me because I already was out early that day. But I love Mandy she been with me since day one of my surgery and I would do anything for her to make her happy. So we got dress and I grab a couple of crystal lights and put them in my purse and we were on our way to the bar. So did I drink? Yes I did…… WATER!!!! The whole time Mandy brought all my bottle waters and I didn’t even use any crystal lights. If anyone offered to buy me a drink Mandy quickly said she is my designated driver I got her drinks and she kept checking on me to see how I was going. I told her that I was okay but how cool was that! We didn’t sit at the bar because we got a table. We listened to live music and socialize with the other band members. My old triggers were leaving me alone until 1am when my stomach started growling. Again I was at a place that was servicing non 3 week post op food. I told of had fries and a hamburger but I didn’t, so I slip on my bottle water and it stopped. We left the bar around 2 am and I was home by 230am. Once again my stomach was growling so I went to bed. I was nervous about eating that late on the band because I didn’t know how my band was going to react. So any input and advice are welcomed! Today I am not going to lie but I am tired it’s 420pm and I am still tired. I worked out for 20 minute and I am going so light cleaning around that house. I know I over did it yesterday but I refuse to spend another weekend at home. Maybe my energy will change on Wednesday when I start week 4 that is when I get to add tuna and deli meats to my diet. I am still learning and getting familiar with my banded life but I think I am doing well so far   Thanks for reading.
LadyDiva618

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Am I doing this right?

My brain is my worse enemy! My brain loves to play the second guessing game. I am still trying to understand my band. I am eating every 3 and half hours sometimes 4 hours. How do I know if I am full or satisfied? And why do I have a have a snack around 430pm? Craziness. I know I will get better with time I went to bed early last night for two reasons: one I was tired because it was my first day back at work and two either my furnace or air conditioning went out. It’s a good thing I have home warranty insurance because I can’t afford anything new right now. I think I was tired yesterday because I did a lot of walking around yesterday at work. My coworker welcomed me back with flowers and I was getting much praise on my weight lost from everyone! I have to say my ego gotten a little big yesterday. I also learn that one of my coworkers got the Lap band 5 years ago yesterday! When she told me I told her I would never guess that. She told me that she had great success with the Lap Band and has been maintaining her weight for years. She shared with me some recipes that she uses and things that she keeps at her desk like back up lunches and snacks. Now she emails me to check in on me. How amazing is that! I am so glad that I told everyone that I have gotten the Lap Band. Apparently I have opened some doors for people I work with that that were considering getting the Lap Band to go ahead and do it. I feel good about that and I’ve been completely honest with them too. I told them this was a 7 months process for me because I wasn’t sure if I wanted to do this or not. It wasn’t like I woke up and decided to get the Lap Band this was some serious soul searching. But that is all I can tell him I am only 2 weeks out. I can’t answer their questions about what food I can eat and what can I tolerate. The only thing I can tell them is everyone is different but I know I will have more stories to tell them. Oh for those who are wondering if I took my day care kids on a Nature Walk yesterday….. I did and we walked for 15 minutes. They like it and they want to do this every day when they get out of school. How cool is that! Thanks for reading!
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Back to work tomorrow.... At both jobs!

I don’t wanna go to work tomorrow! Only because I know I have 2 week’s worth of work I need to do. Job 2 I get to see my day care kids and I will get 2 weeks of hugs from the kids. Since the Midwest is starting to have a spring I think I will take the day care kids on a Nature Walk tomorrow. Tomorrow I start week 3 post op and I start adding soft foods. I already packed my breakfast and lunch for work tomorrow. Also, I added a snack just in case I get hungry. So what is on tomorrow menu? Breakfast 2 hardboiled eggs (seasoned with garlic powder) ½ serving of cottage cheese Lunch Mashed Potatoes 430pm Snack 12 Special K Crackers and a low fat cheese stick. (24 crackers is 120 so I decided to do a half portion) Dinner Soup What do you think? I know I will have to add some more protein but I will get better with time. I noticed lately I’ve been getting hungry either around 4pm or 8pm. I don’t know why. I read that having snacks on the band is not good. I hope I am doing this right. Anyway my momentum is still strong and I am starting to look good in the mirror now. :wub:   Thanks for reading.
LadyDiva618

LadyDiva618

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Today was my Banded Diva Day!

Banded Diva Day... LOL I crack myself up sometimes! First I want to thank everyone for the advice and word of encouragement. It is nice to know that I am not alone. I am truly blessed. Thank you so much. Today, I decided to take action and do something fun. So I went to the nail shop and got my toes and eyebrows done. Then I went shopping for week 3 of my post op diet. I felt pretty good and wanted to do more but I need to slow down. Today is my friend Mandy’s Birthday she is having her birthday party at a local club this weekend. I told her I wasn’t sure if I was going to make it or not. I explain to her I may be around to many triggers. Here is a brief history lesson. Before me being banded almost every other weekend I was drinking… a lot. Those nights consisted of shots, shots, and bud lights. Then after club hours a trip to Jack in the Box I usually ordered 2 tacos and Jumbo Jack on sourdough. I know I can’t do that now or anytime soon but Mandy understand my situation. Eventually I will have to learn how to deal with social situation but I do not want to be staying again this weekend. I was thinking about going to the movies this weekend. I never was those types of people who had to buy popcorn or nachos. I usually buy their version of a $6 dollars Icee and maybe a pretzel. Since I can have low fat cheese and crackers I thought about putting them in my purse just in case. I am so glad I have a big purse. Anyway life is good and I have no regrets! Thanks for reading.
LadyDiva618

LadyDiva618

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Feeling kinda lonely today

This weekend has been harder than my last two weekends because the loneliness has finally kicked in. Yesterday I went to go see my primary doctor and she told me that I was fatigue and need to take it easy. This is hard for me to do because I am always on the go! I tried working out for 30 minutes yesterday but I only made it to 15 minutes. After that I was hungry so I had a protein shake because it was too early for me to have dinner. For dinner last night I had some red bell pepper soup and a sugar free chocolate pudding. I ate until I thought I was full but I was hungry again around 10pm. So I had a sugar free fudgesicle but around 11pm I was hungry again WTF! This time I had a protein shake and that kept me full until 8 this morning. Today I did little shopping and worked out for 15 min but I took a nap a couple minutes after my work out. I guess I over did it but I know it will take me some time to make my way up to 30 minute workout. Before the surgery and pre op diet I was doing 40 minute workouts. I know my situation is only temporary because it this sorta sucks. Thanks for reading.
LadyDiva618

LadyDiva618

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I feel like Oliver Twist!

Food glorious food! What can I say I have a sense of humor! Today I had my one week post op. Dr. Richardson said I was doing fine and my incisions looked well. I left the Dr. Office feeling good and I still do. I will see Dr. Richardson again on June 6th. Tomorrow I meet with my primary doctor I can’t wait for her to see me now. So I was going to go to my support group meeting tonight but my bestie surprised me and made homemade low fat soups for me! She went on Shape.com and found 2 pureed soups that she wanted to make. We could decide so she made Red pepper soup and tomato soup. Both was amazing but I have to be honest, I was afraid because this was the first time eating with the band. Even though soups are considered to be “slider foods” I was still afraid. Crazy huh? But everything stayed down and I am happy. Tomorrow I will start working out again. Don’t get me wrong I’ve been working out since the surgery I just want to build up to 30 minutes again then 45 min. Since I won’t be back to work until May 15th (that’s for both jobs) I should try breaking my workouts in 10 minutes increments. Thanks for reading.
LadyDiva618

LadyDiva618

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It?s my one week bandversary

Wow one week has passed since I got banded. So how do I feel? I feel……. The same. Weird huh? My incisions are a constant reminder that I have something inside me that is waiting to work. Why did I say that? Because my support system (i.e. my family and friends) are asking me food related questions that I can’t answer. For example my 30th birthday is less than 2 months away and I know they want to throw me a lap band friendly party. I just love that their hearts are in the right place but it’s hard to explain to them that I do not know what me and the band can tolerate. Based on my research I found some people can eat everything they want including breads and pastas. Then I found people who cannot eat breads, pastas, and certain fruits. I would like to be one of those people that can eat whatever I want just in moderations. But time would tell. I am no longer starving like Marvin. I called my surgeon office and they told me to try to add more fluids in and I did. But I had the weirdest dream last night and I would like to share with you. I have a confession to make. I have a crush on Bobby Deen I don’t care he is engaged I still have crush on him. Anyway I had a dream that I was did a cooking show with him and his mama Paula Deen. I guess me dreaming about food comes in different ways… LOL Oh I almost forgot to mention my total weight loss. Last year in August I weigh 267 with me preparing and doing the 2 week liquid diet as of today I weigh 235! That 32 pounds…. Gone! I am feeling amazing right now! For those who are concerned about me watching the Blues Games tonight…. I will have my pillow close at hand. Thanks for reading
LadyDiva618

LadyDiva618

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Starving like Marvin

I am 6 days out and I am Starving! These protein shakes and clear liquids are not keeping me full like they were last week. Anyway I have cured my cabin fever I went to Target on Saturday I walked around the store for 30 minutes I came home that night and let out this amazing burp! (I know TMI) It feel so good and my shoulder pain and chest pain was gone instantly. I thought that was it until I woke up Sunday morning and everything came back. That afternoon I went to Sam’s with my mom and sister because I thought if I did the same amount of walking I did Saturday I would have the same results. Too bad that didn’t happened. Yesterday my hunger kicked in. I was drinking protein shakes and broths to try to satisfied my hunger. It was helping at first but around 8pm the hunger came back. I had 2 popsicles while I was watching the St. Louis Blues and LA Kings hockey game last night. I had to stop watching it because I well yelling at the TV. I was yelling so much that I was afraid I was going to rip one of my incisions open! The Blues were playing terrible after the second period. But at least we are still in the playoffs!   I think I found a new hobby. I went to Lowes last night and brought an Herb garden for $10. I can grow this indoors and all I have to do is place my garden on my window seal. So I guess I have to wait to see how I do. Other than that I am doing fine just hungry I am thinking about calling my surgeon office and ask them if I can eat something like pudding until I see him on Thursday. It does hurt to ask right?   Thanks for reading.
LadyDiva618

LadyDiva618

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Cabin Fever is a B*tch

Today is 3 day and Cabin fever is starting to kick in. I am moving around as much as I can’t but I can only move so far in my house. I can’t go outside because it is cold. Its 45 degrees today and I don’t want to risk me having in complications due to the weather. I still have chest pain I am still waiting on that real good burp to come out. My left shoulder pain was coming and going but as of now it’s staying! It’s starting to get annoying! Hunger hasn’t kicked in yet but I did have a dream that I was eating a hamburger and drinking a soda. WTF? I blame the random food commercials I seen while watching the Cardinals and Brewers game last night (Go Cards) Have you ever noticed having many food commercials they show during games? No wonder I gotten fat! J/J Today I started drinking my protein shake. I’ve been drinking about 4 oz. at a time. I need to get my strength back up. Especially if I am planning to leave the house today I need to be healthy. I see no visitors stopping by to see me except for my big sister. I forgot it is Cinco de Mayo weekend so none of my friends won’t be stopping by it’s nothing but text messages so far. Which is fine because it’s the thought that counts and besides I want them to kick it hard for me. Other than that I am still in recovering mode and slowly getting back on track. And tomorrow I will do a little more. Thanks for reading
LadyDiva618

LadyDiva618

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