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MoniqueD

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  1. Hey Heather! How are you? I am well, just not losing the weight I wanted....I know we did not gain it overnight and it's not going to leave overnight but....I want it gone like yesterday!. I have set a mini goal for myself...To break 200 and into onederland by Christmas...I would like to do it by Dec 10, I'm going to Vegas but that's wishful thinking considering practically everyone on here says the weightloss slows after you start the mushies. How are you doing with the mushies/Stage III diet? Have how cheated? What do you typically eat??? What have you eaten today?

  2. MoniqueD

    Kaiser Richmond Pre-op

    Good Morning everyone! Maria~congrats! 6 more days right! Riley~I think I need to enjoy one of those cocktails today! Candra~How are you girl! I can't wait to meet you. Jes~I need to get myself together and lose 5lbs this week. Can we do it? Everyone I missed~I can not wait to meet you all on Saturday. I know I am going to ask your name one million times. I'm kinda bad with names. I need an association....:tongue_smilie: I got weighed at my PCP appt yesterday and Kaiser scale said I am.....209.4! I want to lose that 9.4lbs by the end of the month...That means I have 2w,5d to lose it!!!! Can I do it??? Is this realistic???
  3. Hello All, I am experiencing the same thing! I was banded on 10/20 and have since lost about 9lbs. I am now on mushies and am at a total stand still!!!!! Granted, I have been cheating a tiny bit and need to pull myself together. I am going to do better starting....NOW! I treat everyday as a new opportunity to do well and succeed with the band. I am going shopping today and always find new motivation in new clothes. I need to get one sweat/jogging suit that I can wear while losing weight and one good dress that doesn't look frumpy as I lose more weight!!!! Macy's is have a good sale. I will be back..... Great thread!!!! Keep the thoughts and motivation going.
  4. Hello everyone! I am 3 weeks post-op today! Yeah, I think I am doing very well. However, I cheat on the post-op diet, daily! I just can't seem to get it together. I do not overeat! I eat an appropriate amount! It's just the choices of food. I sometimes do not feel any restriction. When I eat a tiny bit more than 1/4 or 1/2 a cup....I feel more satisfied. I keep getting hungary!!!! Should I be hungary??? Considering I have fill in my band? My surgeon put 4cc's into my 10cc band at the time of my surgery and I am not scheduled to recieve a fill for some time. I see him on Nov 23. For those who remember, how much had you lost at 3 weeks post-op??? I spoke to the dietician who said it really varies. She has heard of people losing anywhere from 5lbs-25lbs!!!! I was in shock!!!! 25lbs!!!! I wish. Although, I do not want to lose too fast. I have a theory that slower will keep me from having so much excess skin and it will give my body time to adjust to it's new size. So far, I have lost between 8 or 9lbs. It varies. I am a bit disappointed in that. I would like to lose 20lbs by Christmas. Is this realistic??? Help me............ Oh I failed to mention....I lost the 8-9lbs within the first 2 weeks. For the last week or so...I have not lost anything... It seems like I stopped losing as soon as I moved to the Stage III/Pureed Food Diet. Can I go back to the Stage II/Full liquid Diet....Will this help or hinder???
  5. Tory and BossLady~Thanks for the info. Please continue to spread positive words of encouragement~
  6. MoniqueD

    Released to exercise

    Hi, I was banded on 10/20 the day before you. I have lost 8-9lbs but seem to be at a stand still. I keep hearing we should not expect or be disappointed if we do not lose weight initially. Instead, we should be focusing on following the eating plan and mild exercise. This is a lifestyle, lifetime change. I'm sure we both did not gain it overnight...I know I didn't and yet I still want it gone, like yesterday! Lots of luv and luck! KIT~~~~~
  7. Megan~Thank you for the reply. I am trying to do right by my band and stick with the diet!!!! Some days are easy....some days are hard. I plan to lose 65/70lbs. I want to lose as much as possible by my birthday in May.
  8. MoniqueD

    Kaiser Richmond Pre-op

    Hey, it's super quiet today! Where is everyone???
  9. Donna~Thank you so very much for the candid reality check! I should not be focusing on the weight. I am still recovering and learning how to eat Protein first! :smile: I am just beginning my walking program and plan to go to the gym within the next couple of weeks. Catherine~Thanks for the blog. It gives me inspiration. We were about the same beginning weight. I should start a more detailed journal. I want to remember this journey and also share it with inquiring minds. I love Tahari clothes and shoes too! Fabulous!:tongue_smilie: Anymore suggestions????
  10. MoniqueD

    Kaiser Richmond Pre-op

    Okay, I am planning to come on Saturday! But I know nothing about Vallejo. Where exactly are you all meeting????
  11. Hi, I too am amazed by this! I am a witness that when you lose weight...Feet can lose too! I used to be a good 8 1/2M all through college...As I started to gain weight...So did my feet. I moved up to a 9M. When I had my DD in 2003, my feet grew to be a whopping 10M. I was so disappointed because I had to get rid of some of my high dollar shoes and some old favorites. The worst part was I gave some of them to my cousin and had to watch her wear them! :redface: And now, the same thing is happening with my clothes. I am glad I am losing weight. But not happy that my clothes are too big and I feel like I look frumpy! I have not bought more clothes because I know they too will be temporary. I did finally break down and purchase 2 pairs of jeans the other day....My old ones were getting way too big! Wow, skinny jeans from the JR's Department! I just had another DD in August 2008 and have since lost approx 55lbs. I am now back to wearing a 9 and some 9 1/2's. So, feet gain and lose too! I hope they get back to the solid 9M. Keep us posted on the incredible shrinking feet......:cursing:
  12. MoniqueD

    Kaiser Richmond Pre-op

    Hey all! I did pretty good today. I did eat some chicken but hey...I'm on Stage III diet and it's allowed....I just pureed it in my mouth! I did eat 2 Pillsbury chocolate Chip Cookies...I am ending my TOM and needed those cookies.... Tomorrow is a brand new day..... I'm ready.... Did I tell you I was going to see R.Kelly tomorrow night? I can't wait. I've never seen him before. I always thought his show would be for the young and crazy. Luckily, he is going to be at the Oakland Paramount Theatre. More intimate and mellow than the larger venues. I can take this one. I love the quieter concerts...... Riley, girl you are crazy! I would buy your book. So much knowledge about the drank!!!!! I took your advice and had 1/2 of a shot of Patron tonight. It felt pretty good too. I totally gave up the alcohol while I was trying to lose the weight pre-op. I really don't drink much to begin with. But I can put away some tequila shots with lime or lemon and salt. How ever said Dr Fisher was more strict with the pre-op weight is right. I had Dr Fisher and I had to lose 29lbs in order to have my surgery. I played around and did not ake it seriously for approx 1 year. Then I got pregnant and had the baby. Then I got re-enrolled in the program and lost the weight. It is now me time! I am done having children and am not preparing to have my tubal ligation. I now want to focus on losing weight and enjoying life with my babies..... Night night, I'm feeling kinda tight!!!!!!
  13. MoniqueD

    Kaiser Richmond Pre-op

    Where in Vallejo are we meeting? I have to mapquest the directions.
  14. MoniqueD

    Kaiser Richmond Pre-op

    Good Morning all! Candra, don't beat yourself up! I know the feeling. I too had a bad day yesterday. I went to Red Lobster with a friend and I had the 2 item appetizer with the lobster, crab stuffed mushrooms and mozzerrella cheese sticks....I now, really bad! I just could not help myself. I also ate 1 garlic cheese bread! I need to quit it!!!!! Today I am doing good. Before breakfast snack-apple juice, warmed....not diluted...opps! breakfast-1/2 cup Grits....later iced tea with equal I am off to a good start. I just hope i don't fall off......... Have a great day everyone!!!
  15. MoniqueD

    Kaiser Richmond Pre-op

    Reggie-Thanks for the encouragement. I need all I can get!!! Tamra-you and I are in the exact same boat. It's just that you are pre-op and I am post-op! We both need to pull ourselves together. We can do this!!! Tomorrow is a brand new day. I know I keep saying that....maybe if I continue saying it...I will take it seriously. I know I should because did I tell you that it really is uncomfortable when I eat something that I am not supposed to eat. I have to read, read and re-read the Stage III diet. I also may have to do the Stage 1 and Stage II over.... Is there such a thing as a "Do OVER"??????? Can I get one????:thumbup:
  16. MoniqueD

    Kaiser Richmond Pre-op

    My goodness you all have been busy in one day. Yesterday barely any posts and today, whew!!! Tina, sorry you are sick and had to go to the emergency room. I would love to come meet with you all on the 14th. I will probably be able to come meet with you all but only if you do Vallejo. I know I can't come to Santa Rosa. I too and afraid of heights and would like to start by doing the flatland walk.....How far/many miles is the walk??? What time are you all meeting? I am totally out of control! It's like I am sabatoging my own progress. I can't seem to stick to the diet. I had a telephone conference with Robin today and sorta forgot to tell her my issues. Didn't want to hear her mouth. I think, I know I can conquer this on my own without the warden baggering me about my eating. Anyway, I have been given the okay to start my Stage III diet tomorrow. I am getting ready to check/review my binder to double check what I can eat/have. Wish me luck!!!! It is a daily battle and I want to lose this weight and have to start taking the diets more seriously. I have to succeed at this....Not only for myself! first and formost for MYSELF! But also, there were so many neigh-sayers that told me not to do the surgery and to just try to lose the weight on my own...To hell with that! I have to prove them wrong. Hey, did you all go get new workout clothes.....I think that will jumpstart my progress....Especially if I look cute/hot!!!!:thumbup: Who else is on Stage III? What are you eating??? :cursing: Tomorrow is brand new day!!!!!
  17. MoniqueD

    Kaiser Richmond Pre-op

    Good Morning ladies and gent!!!! Today is a new day! Let's do this!
  18. MoniqueD

    Post-ops on Pureed Stage

    Whillow-That's great! Glad to see someone succeed. Pass on some of that will power to me! I need all the help I can get. I have a mini goal.... I want to 15 more lbs by Dec 10. Does that sound realistic????
  19. MoniqueD

    Post-ops on Pureed Stage

    Hello there ladies! I was banded on 10/20 and will be moving to pureed food on Wed. 11/4. I too am getting hungrier and hungrier! I do have 4cc's in my band, as told to me by my surgeon. I do not know when I will get another fill. I have lost approx. 8lbs in 2 weeks. It will be 2 weeks tomorrow. How much, if any have you lost???? Is there any fill in your band? Are you experiencing any Bandster Hell? Hungary feelings???? Any of you cheat on your diets???
  20. MoniqueD

    Kaiser Richmond Pre-op

    Oh yeah! Where are you all meeting on the 14th??? I would love to come. Depending on the location. Vallejo just may work. Are families and spouses coming or just us???
  21. MoniqueD

    Kaiser Richmond Pre-op

    Hello all! Well, today is that new day I was bragging about yesterday! So far, so good! I am trying to write down every BLT-BITE, LICK AND TASTE!! Here is what I've had so far: Breakfast-8oz Chicken Broth and 8oz orange juice Lunch-3/4 cup grits with 1tsp. butter I have to take it one meal at a time...Looking and projecting the entire day is too overwhelming for me! I may go for a walk later.....
  22. MoniqueD

    Kaiser Richmond Pre-op

    Candra and All- Today wasn't as bad as yesterday! Guess what??? Tomorrow, is a new day! We can all start over.....Just press the reset button....Opps! Port button and go.....................ROTF LMAO!
  23. MoniqueD

    Kaiser Richmond Pre-op

    Hi All, Pat, AND EVERYONE IN THIS BOAT!!!!!!!-I just had my surgery on 10/20 and I must say that it was truly a piece of cake. I was not scared to have surgery. However, I did get the negative talk from others telling me that I look good and that I did not need to have the surgery. I need to hurry up and meet you all because the way I look in my clothes, no one ever....EVER believes me when I tell them I am over 200+lbs. I am very staight up and down and have no hips at all. I am very solid though. I worked very hard to lose the pre-surgery weight that was required. As I lost the weight, people kept saying, "You are losing on your own... Why have the surgery?" or "Why can't you just keep losing and exercising?" My rationale is this....I have been fat/overweight for the past 10 years! I am finished having babies and it is now time for me! I want to get my body fit and healthy for the next half of my life. I want to be able to enjoy life and be able to physically run and play with my kids! More than the weight....Because it's not about the weight! I am a very confident person... I want to be healthy and not have to take blood presure medication. I also have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Losing the weight will minimize the symptoms. Some say it will cure the symptoms. If I go into depth with this....This will usually shut them up..... To heck with the negative, neigh-sayers! I'M LOSING THIS WEIGHT FOR LIFE!!!! LUV, MONIQUE:smile:
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  25. I just ran accross this and all I can say is..."WOW! Such a touch, personal subject!"

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