imaluckydog
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Hi Lena, I made the Cioppino recipe for Fathers day. What a hit. I used scallops, lobster and shrimp. Very tasty thanks for the recipes. It made a ton so I took fish out and froze the leftovers.
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Needing some encouragement. I want the lapband but I'm a afraid.
imaluckydog commented on sapphiremommie's blog entry in Blog 68889
Well it took me about 1 year to think about not having it after it was sugessted by my Dr. I said NOT for me. NOPE I'll try drugs. They did not work either. Well let me just say in that one year I was NOT thinking about IT my Sleep apnea got worse, Had to take drugs for High blood pressure, Had to have Viens removed, Had to have a Hernia fixed and female issuse to boot, I now am scheduled for LB on July 20 I want my life back. Go to meeting get informed. Best wishes and GOOD health. imaluckydog -
You are an inspiration Thank You. I will be banded on July 20, 2009 if I work real hard at this I hope I have as much success as you have. I also need to loose over 100lbs. Thank you so much for sharing. It is amazing what a year can do. imaluckydog
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Well today June 20 marks 28 years of marriage to the most wonderful person I know. My husband, he has been there for me through all my ups and downs and there have been MANY. Over 200 plus pounds lost and gained again, again and again. He loves me and says “I keep exciting him.” How sweet!!! He is a good man no question about that. What would be exciting for me will be to loose the extra pounds once and for all. I know it will be hard and I am ready to work for it. I worked hard for it every other time. I followed Diet Work Shop, WW, Cambridge, Weight Loss clinic, Alli, the SEA Food Diet, You know the one where you SEE FOOD and EAT it. LOL I followed all these to the letter and they did all work for me, maybe they worked for you too? This is what I want... I want to dance. I want to eat normal. I want to think normal. I want to look normal. I want to FEEL normal. I want to see myself as NORMAL. I want to feel sexy again. I want to look sexy again. I want to buy clothes off the rack. I want those clothes to FIT me. I want to be looked at, not look through. I want to be successful. I want off blood pressure medicine. I want off my sleep apnea machine. I want my normal body back, the one I had when I met my husband. I was NORMAL I DO remember how it feels. I HAVE FORGIVEN MYSELF. Do I want MUCH? I think not!! I have made the decision to have Lap Band Surgery. I found a wonderful doctor and he has done other surgery for me. I trust him and he is the best surgeon at this hospital. I am ready. It was suggested to me over a year ago and I still was not ready for it. I am now. The count down begins, My Birthday is July 18 and I will be 53. My New BIRTHDAY band date is July 20, 2009. If all goes as planned. I have chosen not to tell everyone, only my husband, son almost 21, daughter 19 and sister who had GBPS 7 years ago that changed her life, that I am having surgery. I have 100 percent support on this. I do not want to answer all the questions. I have thought long and hard on this. There is a RIGHT time for everything. I have enjoyed reading and learning from everyone on this site. This site is amazing! I find myself not eating because I am at my new computer. That is a plus. Best wishes to all the BANDSTERS out there. Thanks for all the support. imaluckydog Kathy
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Hi, I value your words. Hear yourself, yes you can do this! Make it work for you we are here to listen. I am hear you. It helps me too thanks. I can so have that destructive behavior too. Yesterday, I made my "What I want list" I was so surprised to see how long it was. I am new to blogging but it really helps me keep out of the food. I am sort of refocused if you will. Anyway it is always a struggle for me, I am not alone. Have a nice day and be kind to yourself. Love.Life.Lilly and the Pursuit of Happiness. imaluckydog
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9 days post op still on Liquid Diet
imaluckydog commented on Quilttina's blog entry in June 11th surgery date
Great job, take a walk and smell fresh air you can do this!! Look how well you have done so far. imaluckydog -
Good Morning Now that would be a recipe worth having. I am cooking for my man tonight it may have to do with sea food but i am not sure yet I could try your cioppino recipe that sure looks good to me. One month from yesterday July 20 is my band date. I'm getting ready. Have a nice day. Love.Life.lilly.and the pursuit of happiness! imaluckydog
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ONE MONTH from TODAY!!! The count down begins.
imaluckydog commented on imaluckydog's blog entry in Blog 65542
KayVee, You are the BEST!! Thank you. I got up this morning and it was early and I just got to thinking, writing and NOT eating. Goods things will happen everyday now. We will shine like stars. imaluckydog Kathy -
ONE MONTH from TODAY!!! The count down begins.
imaluckydog commented on imaluckydog's blog entry in Blog 65542
Well today June 20 marks 28 years of marriage to the most wonderful person I know. My husband, he has been there for me through all my ups and downs and there have been MANY. Over 200 plus pounds lost and gained again, again and again. He loves me and says “I keep exciting him.” How sweet!!! He is a good man no question about that. What would be exciting for me will be to loose the extra pounds once and for all. I know it will be hard and I am ready to work for it. I worked hard for it every other time. I followed Diet Work Shop, WW, Cambridge, Weight Loss clinic, Alli, the SEA Food Diet, You know the one where you SEE FOOD and EAT it. LOL I followed all these to the letter and they did all work for me, maybe they worked for you too? This is what I want... I want to dance. I want to eat normal. I want to think normal. I want to look normal. I want to FEEL normal. I want to see myself as NORMAL. I want to feel sexy again. I want to look sexy again. I want to buy clothes off the rack. I want those clothes to FIT me. I want to be looked at, not look through. I want to be successful. I want off blood pressure medicine. I want off my sleep apnea machine. I want my normal body back, the one I had when I met my husband. I was NORMAL I DO remember how it feels. I HAVE FORGIVEN MYSELF. Do I want MUCH? I think not!! I have made the decision to have Lap Band Surgery. I found a wonderful doctor and he has done other surgery for me. I trust him and he is the best surgeon at this hospital. I am ready. It was suggested to me over a year ago and I still was not ready for it. I am now. The count down begins, My Birthday is July 18 and I will be 53. My New BIRTHDAY band date is July 20, 2009. If all goes as planned. I have chosen not to tell everyone, only my husband, son almost 21, daughter 19 and sister who had GBPS 7 years ago that changed her life, that I am having surgery. I have 100 percent support on this. I do not want to answer all the questions. I have thought long and hard on this. There is a RIGHT time for everything. I have enjoyed reading and learning from everyone on this site. This site is amazing! I find myself not eating because I am at my new computer. That is a plus. Best wishes to all the BANDSTERS out there. Thanks for all the support. imaluckydog Kathy -
Hi, I read your blog. It is a good one keep it up. I also am ready to be a loser too. I have been up and down my entire life. I have had sales people be so rude to me as well. Who needs them! I have resorted to buying from lands end. I just want to be able to go into a store and buy off the rack and the store have my size, color and whatever. That would be so nice. My band date is July 20, 2009. Thanks for your help and honesty. I look forward to hearing from you. imaluckydog Kathy
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Hi I just noticed we have the same band date. Mine is July 20 as well! How is everything going for you so far? I have one more group psych meeting and a few nutrition appointments and pre op lab work. Lets keep in touch. I need to loose over 100 and I know I can do it with the help of the LB. Best wishes and I look forward to hearing from you. imaluckydog Kathy
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July Jewels 2009
imaluckydog replied to 1hotchocolate's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello everyone, I just want to be part of this group as well. My birthday is July 18 I will be 53. OMG did I just say that!!! My new BIRTHDAY band date is July 20, 2009. I want to take my life back. I do not want skinny I want what I see as my normal body size back. I am a shiny July Jewel and with any luck I will get a shiny red ruby to make me feel better. Long term goal. I better start saving now. Ha Ha.. Good bye FOOD you do not work for me today! Best wishes to all my July band mates. Thanks for all the support along the way. imaluckydog Kathy -
Surgery 1 week early!!!
imaluckydog replied to lose4life's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Best wishes hope all goes as planned. Let me know how you are doing? I am getting banded 7.20.09 and was told I may get a call to go early I am not sure I would be ready. Good luck imaluckydog -
Hi Breanne,
I have been thinking about you all day. I was up at 5:15 and thought about you. I went to air port at 7 to drop my sister and her family off to take a trip. When I got back to work at 7:30 I thought of you again. So you are on my mind. I am sure everything went like clock work if I know Lahey well.
Love you and want to hear from you ASAP. I hope you are not that sore Best wishes imaluckydog Kathy -
6/18/09 Restriction...Finding The Balance
imaluckydog commented on Band_Groupie's blog entry in The Sweet Spot
Thanks for the tips. Have a great graduation week end. Getting away is so much fun. We all can't wait to hear how you made out. Keep it simple the food and enjoy all the people. I am still practicing all that I have learned. Thanks so much for sharing you are so honest. You are a gift to me. Kathy imaluckydog -
Hi everyone, Thank you for starting this thread!!! It will help keep my paws out of the cookie jar. By the way, I tossed the cookies and the jar in the trash last week. I would mindlessly eat them and never thought much about it. Until they were all gone and then I would to buy more to replace NOT any more. Not even having them in my house. LOL I was called a “babe” when I was in high school. I WANT THAT BACK!!! I want to wear Lilly again. I am a size 24 stretch. My BMI 40.3 and I am 5 1”. I am almost 53 my birthday is July 18th and my new Band Birthday will be July 20th. My sister had the GBP in July about 7 years ago and it changed her life. She is a big supporter. I cringe at the thought of telling people especially, my mother, because my mother never accepted my sister’s surgery and worried all the time and still does. She would say, “Why does she have to do such drastic measurers just too loose weight, why can she not be like normal people?” I have told only my husband of twenty eight years on June 20th and my two grown college age young adults’ ages 19 and 20 that are very supportive. No one thinks I should tell my mother. I have told her I am having pelvic support issues which I do have. We have said if I get that fixed I could loose weight. Ok a little lie that will not be such a bad thing for anyone. I work with FOOD and cannot change my profession at this time. This year I had my regular Dr. Happy Visit ha ha. My Dr. was NOT Happy with me! My blood pressure was through the roof for the third year in a row! My weight had been down from year before. But I knew it was only time before it was back up again. I know the ups and downs as I go on the Ferris wheel effect. My highest was about 258 and I am hovering at 241 with a 17 pound loss that has been a struggle to keep off. Blood pressure meds not a good thing. I have been on them since that NOT so happy visit. When the Dr. suggested surgery and I said NO WAY are there any pills I can take? That would be easier RIGHT Huh…. Alli and away we go, Ya it worked and then I ate ice cream. The GOOD stuff!! Not going there again. I have kept off 17lbs. I am great at WW, tried Cambridge, no fats, and the SEA FOOD DIET. See food and eat it you know the one. Six years ago I started to use the sleep apnea machine I would love to get off that. Started the LB process in April, have great insurance, a date and a WAIT. Thanks for being here for me. imaluckydog
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Hi Band Groupie, I too want to thank you for the SUPPORT you have given me!!!
You are the BEST!!!! I love the links to the recipes thanks. I made some soup broth and have frozen small amounts in containers. I am only one month away. I know the time will fly by. Have a GREAT DAY and again thanks for the help. I am a Lucky dog for sure. Kathy
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Hi, I saw you might go to a June 30 meeting at Lahey do you know time and floor? I may be able to attend. Do I need to let someone know like make a reservation? Will you be speaking? Sorry for all the questions. I am one month away from being banded and I am getting more excited everyday. I am almost finished with my psych classes they are OK. I seem to have something every week until band date at Lahey.
I will be doing alot of driving. Congrats and look forward to hearing from you. imaluckydog Kathy
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Hello Everyone on this “Bandlandia Journey” Might I just say Love.Life.Lilly and the Pursuit of Happiness! Would be nice... The Journey is now about me. I sat through the third of four Group Psychology sessions today at my hospital The Lahey Clinic in Burlington Massachusetts. The first class was on Mindful vs. Mindless eating, the second was on Mindfulness and Triggers for Eating: Reacting vs. Responding; and today the third class was on Physiological vs. Psychological Hunger. The one and a half hour classes go by real fast. This week there were fewer people than last week. Some of us have surgery dates, others do not, some are just trying to figure this all out and are not even sure they want surgery. Some have to loose 30 to 40 pounds and others do not. One man got his date canceled because he failed to loose the weight he had to. That would bum me out. For me my date is July 20,2009 and counting. It is Just a little over one month away. I spoke with my sister and she is very supportive she had GBP surgery 7 years ago and it changed her life. I am so ready for change. I am taking small sips, small bites and mindful eating has begun. I have started to PRACTICE the steps that have been suggested to me, smaller portions and but I have not cut back on the caffeine yet and I still drink with a straw. I will need to work on both of these and more. Thanks for all the help and encouragement along the way. I am for sure one extremely lucky dog!!!!!:thumbup:
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Hi, Do you think you will go to the support group on June 30? I may go I just need to find out what time it is at, do you know? How are you doing today? The Psych meeting was smaller not as many people. Traffic as bad, went to legal's for lunch, it was GREAT! I took half home, practicing new life style. I am fuller if I take my time. I have to work on sipping slower. Hope all is well?
imaluckydog Kathy
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Hi, One day away. Yaaaahhh Girl. I am thinking about you you must be excited. I know it will go well for you , you are ready! I am about one month away July 20th. I can not believe how fast the time has gone bye. Loved your pictures from your trip. Speedy recovery and keep us in the loop. Best wishes imaluckydog Kathy
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Psychology 101 for Bandlandia beginners
imaluckydog commented on imaluckydog's blog entry in Blog 65542
Hello Everyone on this “Bandlandia Journey” Might I just say Love.Life.Lilly and the Pursuit of Happiness! Would be nice... The Journey is now about me. I sat through the third of four Group Psychology sessions today at my hospital The Lahey Clinic in Burlington Massachusetts. The first class was on Mindful vs. Mindless eating, the second was on Mindfulness and Triggers for Eating: Reacting vs. Responding; and today the third class was on Physiological vs. Psychological Hunger. The one and a half hour classes go by real fast. This week there were fewer people than last week. Some of us have surgery dates, others do not, some are just trying to figure this all out and are not even sure they want surgery. Some have to loose 30 to 40 pounds and others do not. One man got his date canceled because he failed to loose the weight he had to. That would bum me out. For me my date is July 20,2009 and counting. It is Just a little over one month away. I spoke with my sister and she is very supportive she had GBP surgery 7 years ago and it changed her life. I am so ready for change. I am taking small sips, small bites and mindful eating has begun. I have started to PRACTICE the steps that have been suggested to me, smaller portions and but I have not cut back on the caffeine yet and I still drink with a straw. I will need to work on both of these and more. Thanks for all the help and encouragement along the way. I am for sure one extremely lucky dog!!!!! -
Keep up the great attitude I love it....... For the picture I copied one from my computer of my dog. Then I pasted it in to my avitar on your spot or blog space. I am so glad for this site it has so helped me keep my paws out of the cookie jar. Thanks again imaluckydog
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Anyone have it done at Lahey Burlington Ma?
imaluckydog replied to imaluckydog's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Today marked the third of four Psychiatric Group meetings at Lahey. The group was a lot smaller today than the past weeks. Topics First week Mindfulness vs. Mindless Eating; Second week Triggers for eating: Reacting vs. Responding; Third week today Physiological vs. Psychological Hunger. DR. gave a nice chart from Totally starved to Painfully Over stuffed. All went well and worth the time I put in. I am hoping the fourth and final group is as exciting. Lots of group questions and discussions people had great information to share. Dr. Kantor is a pleasure and is insightful. The hour and a half just seems to fly bye.... Next week the Dr. will speak about follow ups and after surgery information. I have a surgery date but many in the class do not yet. Everyone seems to be at a different stage of the process. Some are still not sure which surgery LB or GBP they will or will not have. Some are still exploring. I am glad Lahey has this format it a way to digest it all. Wish everyone well. In search of Love.Life.Lilly and the Pursuit of Happiness. for now imaluckydog -
Looking for a july bithday buddy.
imaluckydog replied to JENNIFER7375's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi everyone I am still at a loss of 17 lbs. before surgery. I would like to do better before band date of July 20. I am trying it is so slow going. I am keeping my spirits up and may try to find a ticker that I like if I can figure out how to insert one. Have a great day everyone. Best wishes to all my Birthday Buddies. Keep happy. imaluckydog