imaluckydog
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I am a Mommy too! I was also freaking out about that part. I was banned two weeks ago on a Monday as well. How I love starting my new life on a Monday!! Your family will survive;-) This is time for them to take care of you. This is time for you to take care of you too!! I needed about two days rest after surgery and then you will be sore but up and around. I made two dinners and had them in fridge. Plus a lot of food to grab and go for the family. I cleaned out the fridge the week before surgery best thing I ever did for myself. I loaded it with protein and food for me as well as food for them. Just a little planning and everyone will be happy. They will be fine. Thanks for sharing you gave me back some memories. Kathy imaluckydog Best wishes
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HI How are you today. I am doing well. I see my Dr. tomorrow for first time. I have started eating a little soft food. That makes me happy. I am chewing real well and taking it slow. Look forward to hearing from you.
Kathy imaluckydog
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You inspire me!! I visit my Dr. tomorrow first visit after LB. I have no idea what I have lost. I know it is something. I do not own a scale yet and not sure I really want to either. I know I would be on it 10 time a day checking. I'm doing well with the food today. You really do NOT look like the same person!! Not sure could be a picture of your long lost sad sister. LOL What a difference WOW Thanks for making my day again. GREAT START! Kathy imaluckydog
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Yes, we are all human. I keep out of the food when I read your blog thank you. Congratulations 1 pound is POUNDTASTIC to me, you go girl, you make it happen. imaluckydog Kathy
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Hi Laura, You do sound well today. This is our life journey now how ever long it takes us to get there??? I agree with you lets all have those MOG's mine is next week LOL. But it is not my fav. Dr. apt I must say. I have to keep after my mother just to go to the dentist. It seems they do not want to be a bother. Go figure these mom's have been taking care of us now it is time for us to take care of them. My daughter said to my mother in the car the other day. We are not going to put you in one of those old age homes!!!! I was so proud of her. Keep up the positive thoughts and you just wait when you least expect a compliment will come your way!!! love Kathy imaluckydog have a nice day.
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Hi BG,
Thanks for the mushy advice!! Now that does sound funny!! I just had some soft scrambled eggs I was, I am still in heaven they were so good. I do not want to have any pb's like I have heard mention. I took it slow, put fork down and made my mouth the magic bullet it worked and I am here to talk about. I still have a few more days of liquid and I feel really good. Thanks so much for the help.
Just love the "Updo." You Look GREAT! imaluckydog Kathy to have friends like you
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Hey Band Buddy, It sounds like you have a busy day. God is good and he/she would not give us something we cannot handle. Lots of wonderful support here on this site. I am thinking of you. I am still on liquids, I see my Dr. this Friday. Oh I want something to chew so bad. But I am just not going to think any more about it. I have also been walking at a good clip for 30 min on a tread mill at our fitness place it has helped my head. Look forward to hearing from you. Have a good day. imaluckydog Kathy
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OMG Sleep Apnea, blood pressure meds. No wonder they took me early. Glad it is over and I wish you well it will happen sooner than you think. I only have a few more days of liquid to deal with. So far so good! Just trying to keep real busy. I want off S A machine and B P meds for sure. Best wishes. imaluckydog
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I only had surgery 11 days ago. I have been on liquids. I feel like you I do not want the negative input at all I am not sure I am strong enough to handle it. I will not tell everyone and even some in my family. My daughter who is supportive said something to me today she said made her feel good. Her boyfriend who does not know said "your mother has lost weight she looks good." My daughter could not wait to share this with me. Yes, it did make me feel good. She told her boyfriend I have been trying. I have this liquid is for the birds but if this is what I have to do then so be it. imaluckdog
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This helped me so much today. I have been reading your about awareness. I have been managing so far so good on the two week post op liquid plan. But it is starting to take a toll on me. I just want to chew something. Awwrrrr well you know what I am talking about. thanks for listening.
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Hi You are a sweetie!!! Yes, I have been planning my Birthday Vacation. I am very Well Thanks for asking. How are you my fine friend? I had some fish yesterday day I know it was a no no but I was ok with it I chewed real well and cut it into tiny pieces. I just needed to chew something. I have done well on the almost two week liquid thing. I am getting sick of it now, how about you? How is your MOM? My sister has been keeping mine busy for a few days now she is well. I see my Dr. on Friday. I think I can now feel what is inside of me and it kinda gives me the creeps when I think about what I have done to myself. I needed another tool and I hope this one works if I work at it. I have been walking 30 mins. a day briskly. Other than that, glad we are pals thanks. Please let me know how YOU are doing OK
love Kathy imaluckydog
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I have never been so HAPPY!!!!!! imaluckydog week one is over. I have survived Lap Band to talk about it. I do not think of myself as a blogger I hope this is not boring. June 29 Th., 2009 one week ago today I was banded at Lahey Clinic in Burlington Ma. my Dr. was Dimitry Nepomnayshy MD. My surgery took 3 hours because I also had a hiatial hernia he needed to repair while he was in there. Lucky me!!! Dr. Nepomnayshy is a confidante, kind and gentle man with a huge heart of GOLD. The Clinic is a teaching hospital utilizing Tufts University medical students and other area medical students 24-7. It seems like a party every time I am there. I am always asking what I think are the dumbest questions, only to get a very educated answer with a smile back. I am so blessed to have had such a happy and healthful experience. My two week post op meal plan consists of liquid protein drinks 3 to 4 a day with plenty of water or other clear liquid to equal 64 ounces. I do not have a desire to eat any food. I do enjoy watching the Food Network http://www.foodnetwork.com/ I seem to be addicted to it now. My mouth starts watering but I do not get hungry. I am starting to think about my next phase the mushy stage. I am entertaining recipes from other LB patient bloggers and I have started a file for all of them. The food network has a lot of recipes I can use it seems to be a wonderful resource. I found a web site that list all High Protein Foods that is easy to use http://www.highproteinfoods.net/ Maybe you might find it interesting as well. I have made home made broth and have enjoyed them. I have been walking everyday for brief distances. Yesterday I went to the Gym with my daughter and walked on the treadmill at a really good clip for 30 minutes. I have had no gas pains at all. I will see the Dr. on Friday July 10 for my first Happy visit. I just want to say thank you to all my blogger buddies your notes, well wishes, recipes and thoughts have all been appreciated so much. I have enjoyed the love and respect I have received on this web site. I have never been so HAPPY........... Love. Life.Lilly. and the Pursuit of Happiness for I’m a luckydog
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Sounds like you have a very nice vacation. I am a little worried I may not be able to vacation as well. I have been avoiding food and people for about a week now. I have one more week of liquids. My daughter and I are going away on vacation July 15 for one week. I will be away it is harder when you are not in your own kitchen. I may need some real help as I will only be able to eat soft and mushy things. It will all be restaurant food, I will need to make healthful choices. Glad to hear from you imaluckydog Kathy
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I have never been so HAPPY!!!!!! imaluckydog week one is over. I have survived Lap Band to talk about it. I do not think of myself as a blogger I hope this is not boring. June 29 Th., 2009 one week ago today I was banded at Lahey Clinic in Burlington Ma. my Dr. was Dimitry Nepomnayshy MD. My surgery took 3 hours because I also had a hiatial hernia he needed to repair while he was in there. Lucky me!!! Dr. Nepomnayshy is a confidante, kind and gentle man with a huge heart of GOLD. The Clinic is a teaching hospital utilizing Tufts University medical students and other area medical students 24-7. It seems like a party every time I am there. I am always asking what I think are the dumbest questions, only to get a very educated answer with a smile back. I am so blessed to have had such a happy and healthful experience. My two week post op meal plan consists of liquid protein drinks 3 to 4 a day with plenty of water or other clear liquid to equal 64 ounces. I do not have a desire to eat any food. I do enjoy watching the Food Network http://www.foodnetwork.com/ I seem to be addicted to it now. My mouth starts watering but I do not get hungry. I am starting to think about my next phase the mushy stage. I am entertaining recipes from other LB patient bloggers and I have started a file for all of them. The food network has a lot of recipes I can use it seems to be a wonderful resource. I found a web site that list all High Protein Foods that is easy to use http://www.highproteinfoods.net/ Maybe you might find it interesting as well. I have made home made broth and have enjoyed them. I have been walking everyday for brief distances. Yesterday I went to the Gym with my daughter and walked on the treadmill at a really good clip for 30 minutes. I have had no gas pains at all. I will see the Dr. on Friday July 10 for my first Happy visit. I just want to say thank you to all my blogger buddies your notes, well wishes, recipes and thoughts have all been appreciated so much. I have enjoyed the love and respect I have received on this web site. I have never been so HAPPY........... Love. Life.Lilly. and the Pursuit of Happiness for I’m a luckydog
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Anyone Banded 6/29/09 I would love to talk to you.
imaluckydog replied to imaluckydog's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi my June 29 LB Friends, So glad to hear from all of you. I too am still a little sluggish today 7/5/09. I am glad I do not have to go back to work for one more week. I took my first BM yesterday, I too almost took a LAX but I am glad I did not. I have been having 3 protein drinks a day 17 to 20 grams of protein in each, broth, and sf freeze pops. I would make sure you are getting enough PROTEIN because hair can fall out if you are not getting enough. I am drinking tons of water and I think that helps with waste management as well. I am still using pain meds. I am sleeping better and everyday I feel so much better I may even go and walk on the treadmill with my daughter later this afternoon. I have had very little gas pain but I have been walking, walking, walking even if it is just around the house. My port site still hurts I think it must be the stitches healing. I think it may take a couple more weeks until I feel 100%. I am happy in my head so that is a good place to be. Thanks for listening. imaluckydog Kathy -
Hey How are you? I spent most of yesterday with my mom which was fun. I felt the same way as you should I or shouldn't. I was worrying about when I would have a movement. I'm not sure you want to take a lax. Trust me everything will start to move on it's own. Forgive me for sharing this, but I did not have a movement until yesterday morning. Then when I did I had three more in a row 15 minutes apart. I do not suggest a Lax yet. It will happen!!! This morning I have already had 3 firm yet quick. I do feel so much better. I am still taking pain meds so my daughter is going to drive me to the store. I am still just taking it easy. No real plans. Watched the fire works on TV in Washington DC and my husband and I both want to go see that some day. Have a GRAT day you are on my mind. Kathy imaluckydog
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Hi I had surgery on June 29, let me tell you jello and broth did nothing for me. Happy 4 Th of July!! I needed a good protein drink to help me feel full and some what normal. I have not had too much hunger I am only 6 days out. I feel much better than day 3. Everyday gets so MUCH better. I have had the dizzy stuff as well. I am not in Orlando area but am heading that way in a week or so. Lets Keep in touch if you want. Kathy imaluckydog
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Independence day...Independence me
imaluckydog commented on MrsWilson1212's blog entry in Blog 68750
No you can't let the bad habit ruin your chances!! But if you think stopping smoking is going to be easy. You have another thing coming. I quit 21 years ago it was the hardest thing I have ever had to do in my life!! I was banded June 29, this is the next hardest thing I have ever done. Get ready it is worth it. Best wishes to you. I know you will do well. imaluckydog has faith you are up to it. Happy 4 th of July to you. -
Hi How is your day going? I am getting some much needed sun. The air is so good here today. I am just sipping some ice tea. I am Thinking about you and your mom. I am sitting with mine we are having a nice visit. HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON KATHY
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Hi My Band Buddy, WE CAN DO THIS! Well, it has rained here for 4 weeks straight I am north of Boston on the Northshore. Yes, you are a very busy little lady. I was lucky enough to get two weeks off. I do not have to go back to work for a while. I have found a number of band buddy friends and any one of them would love to hear from you. Just click on their name and send them a message. I cleaned my kitchen the week before surgery. But I have to keep up with the counters they are out of control now. So that is what I am doing today. I walk around the house. Yes, Texas is a hot place now you can not go out that's for sure. Keep the spirits up and the mood positive and chat with me it will help me out so much. I am NOT going to a cook out if I can help it. We have been invited to a few. If I GO I will NOT EAT ANY FOOD. I do not want to feel the pain you had. It is a reminder that good food will be had in the RIGHT time. NOT NOW. I will be in touch soon Have a Happy Day.
imaluckydog Kathy
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Hi Happy 4th I was banded June 29. I had a reaction to the Isopure and ended up in the Hospital on the third day. My DR. made me try EAS advant EDGE to see if I could keep that down. It is so much better. Not as much protein but if they say it is ok then it is fine with me. I am a gourmet and will be taking a trip at the end of July. I plan on trying in small amounts whatever I feel will be right for me at the time. I will just have to chew, chew, chew. and ENJOY
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Yes there are lots of sites, I did buy a book but it is upstairs and I will have to get back to you as I do not remember the name. I am not on solids yet you are so LUCKY!!!! Happy 4th of July Kathy imaluckydog
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Nice job, Glad to hear all is going well for you. I had surgery on June 29 I went early. I see my Dr. July 10 for my first Happy Visit. I will probably just get weighed. I do not get a fill for a while. I am doing so much better today. Happy 4th of July and thanks for the post. imaluckydog Kathy
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Hi Lauraq, Your are my band buddy! Lets play together. ok Put the plate down do not go there. We will be as normal as we are ever going to be a few weeks from now. Now is not the time to eat these things. I have heard stories like yours and others not at all a good thing to start yet. You are very emotional with all that has happened to you this past week. Lets face it you are under Stress to the Max!! Please drink your nutrition today and follow Dr. orders and water and get out a go for a walk. Get away from the food as my sister said to me last week "The food is not your friend now" She is right the food will not make us feel better. You have felt the chest pain it can get worse. Get busy write me a longer letter and we can chat. I am home all day today. I will check my computer all day, keep busy I want you to make this with me. As my stomach starts growelling LOL hope you have a GREAT DAY Happy 4th of July. Kathy imaluckydog to have a band buddy like you!!!!!