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:thumbdown:THE CHOICES THAT I MAKE TODAY; AFFECT MY WORLD TOMORROW!
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Eh it's just not the same...
janetsjourneytoslim commented on Yvette1026's blog entry in How I lost 100lbs
Wow, I had Pizza Hut Pizza with my husband yesterday at lunch. But first I had a very large bowl of Salad with limited dressing, then I tried a piece of pizza, (Thin and Crispy Crust) The first piece tasted pretty good, it was hot and cheesy and went down ok, so I tried a few bites of the second piece and yuk, it was getting cold already and I thought about the greasy stuff and almost got sick right there, think that is my last pizza, nothing against Pizza Hut. I do like their salad bar and always ask for pepperoni to put on my salad there, they use to put it on the bar, but don't anymore, so I ask for it! -
Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Day!
janetsjourneytoslim commented on laughnleo's blog entry in Blog 77798
So sorry you had a terrible experience! Wow must have scared the heck out of you! But I am really glad you blogged about it this way so it helps some of us who may experience this too! Hope you are soon on your way to recovering and 41 lbs is a LOT of weight gone! Congrats. I had my surgery on 7-29-09 and I have lost about 64 lbs. I hope I never have to go through this experience, but I too throw up after my fills for about a week, cause it is tight! No heart burn tho ever yet! God Bless you, keep up the good work and stay safe. -
Good Friday Morning! TGIF! I found the dress, may go back next week and buy it! I will post pics too! I sorta hit a Plateau, eating right, just not going down much, but I think I have done ok, so I just hold on right now and wait, gonna add some exercise in the weekend now that the rain has stopped here. We have roads that are flooded over! It is depressing when you get that much rain and I can't go anywhere do anything, I want to sit, watch TV and eat! So got to get moving to get those lbs to go away! Sunshine is out today. Love your Blogs, keep them coming and I am going to check out your new page too.
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Meant to say Munch on too much! I have a beautiful Black Dress I bought for my cruise last NOV. Let me know and I'll send it to you!
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Good Morning, TGIF! I almost dread the weekends because I don't lose weight over the weekends, too much time on my hands and with all the rain, I sit in and much on too much! I have hit a Plateau with a loss of 64 lbs. now, but I know I will get that going soon, gonna try real hard this weekend to be more active! I found a cute red dress at Beall's yesterday, but did not have time to try it on, I am going to wait a week and then go back, if it is still there I am getting it! Clothes are so expensive! We own a Consignment Store, so I have been really buying all my clothes there! So how are you doing since the fill? Can you feel the restriction? I hope all is going good with you. I knew the weight loss would slow down a little at some point with me, and it is not really healthy to lose and avg of 10-12 lbs every month, but I really want that goal by Valentines, so I am going to add a little bit more exercise to kick my body into fat burning again.
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Valentines~Three Weeks Away from Sexy?
janetsjourneytoslim commented on janetsjourneytoslim's blog entry in Blog 75574
Just three weeks away from Valentines day 2010! I really wanted to look good at Christmas, and I guess I did, but not good enough for that Sexy Red Dress yet! Now I have set a challenge for myself to get into something red and sexy for my husband of 30 years for Valentines Day 2010! I have been working out at the Gym since two months after my surgery (7-20-2009) and I am firming up a lot! Actually gained inches this past month, but lost weight too. It has been many Valentines since we married in March of 1979. But I remember the first Valentines Day we were together just like yesterday and exactly what he bought me. So this year "I" am going to give the special gift to him. "Me" wrapped up in Red! I got the sweetest compliment from my husband, "he told me he could love me for a lot longer, now that I have had the band, I would be around and healthy for a long time!" I was fishing for a compliment and I got WOWED! I never thought he felt like because I was FAT that I would not live as long as he did, and he feared losing me. What a revelation! But so true, because of all the co-morbidities associated with obesity! I looked at photos tonight from last July 4, and July 12th, 2009 before being banded on July 29th, 2009. I looked so miserable and my face was so red and I could not stand the heat. That is just not the person I am 5 and 1/2 months later, post band. My God how humbled and grateful I am for the LAP-BAND® Surgery and the knowledge and experience I have gained from having it. My life will truly never be the same. Thanks to all you who post and blog! I love knowing I have your support and understanding as I travel through this life changing and life sustaining journey!:thumbdown: -
It takes about three fills to get to a sweet spot! You should stay on liquids ONLY for 24 hours after a fill, or you will stretch the band out and it will do you no good! I don't have anything but liquids for 24 hours and then soups and soft food for a couple of more days after that, and that really kick starts the weight loss after the fill, then I progress to the low carb, high protein diet I have been on since the surgery. Those carbs can really kill your diet, if they are breads and pastas and fruits that are starchy and sugary and turn to fat quickly. Log all your food daily, people who do lose weight 50% faster than those that don't. Good luck to you and keep up the fight, growl and hang on, your body will drop the weight soon.
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1/18/10 - 1 month Post-Op, first fill and OMGOSH They FIT!!!
janetsjourneytoslim commented on Yvette1026's blog entry in How I lost 100lbs
So glad you got into the Jeans, I wore a suit today that I bought several years ago when I was thinner too. I had never taken the tags off! I have lots of nice summer things, that I will be too small for this summer tho, and it is TOO Cold to wear them now. I know what you mean about the fills, I think I have 4.7 in a 10 or 11 CC Band. I am at a sweet spot. I only could hold .6cc last fill and totally skipped one in Nov. You still have to control the Head Hunger! I am going to start water color paintings after my dinner meal so that I get distracted and take my mind off food. You look great, so keep it up! -
:blush:ME A STAR? I CAN HARDLY BELIEVE THAT I WILL GET THE OPPORTUNITY ON MON. JAN. 18TH, 2010 TO MEET WITH MY DOCTOR, THE HOSPITAL ASSISTANT DIRECTOR AND THE ALERGAN REPRESENTIVE (MAKER OF THE LAPBAND)!!! THEY ARE ASKING ME TO BE AT THIS MEETING. THEY HAVE INDICATED THAT I CAN HELP MY DR. BY DOING SOME LOCAL TALK SHOWS WITH HIM. THEY ARE USING MY BEFORE AND DURING PHOTOS IN THE PRESENTATIONS AND SEMINARS NOW. I REALLY FEEL LIKE I HAVE GOT TO GET ON THE BALL AND GET TO LOSING THIS WEIGHT AND FAST! DON'T YOU LOOK TEN POUNDS HEAVIER WHEN YOU ARE ON TV? HAS ANYONE ELSE EVER DONE THIS? I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR BACK FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE.:ohmy::cursing:
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Anyone ever done this?
janetsjourneytoslim commented on janetsjourneytoslim's blog entry in Blog 75574
Looks good, the meeting went well today! Some local TV/Radio, on the road work and Leadership, Photo Shoots with new ones every two months, now I have to get going, cause lots of folks are depending on Me! Including ME! I am excited about the opportunity to share this with others and maybe help someone along the way. -
Meeting went well today with Allergan and my Dr. looks like some local TV, photo shoot and some on the road work! It may pan out after all, best of all they want the Journey Photos at all the during stages, every two months till goal. Looks like I HAVE to make this work now, Lots of folks depending on me, INCLUDING ME!
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Hi hope all is well! This week is flying by, had a cold last week, did not eat enough and have not dropped a pound, but I think my body knows I have a cold, and not letting me drop. When I get back to the Gym tomorrow I think I shall see the diff this week, hope you have a good week too!
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Less and Less CC's in my Band on Fill Days!
janetsjourneytoslim commented on janetsjourneytoslim's blog entry in Blog 75574
You may want to not drink so much water. I replace 8 oz of water with fluids like milk, crystal light. Not drinking for an hour after you eat really helps you stay full longer! And eating smaller amounts more frequently during the day keeps you feeling full too! There is no real sure fire plan, but you keeping on, trying this, and that, you will find a plan that suits you and the way that you live and eat. I would love to get in a nice swimsuit this summer, we only live 30 minutes from the Gulf of Mexico here in Sunny Florida! Great Beaches! -
I could not understand why my CC's got less and less. I WANTED more and more, because I thought that is what gave me restriction. Well I found out the very interesting facts about the fills today when I went in for my Fourth Fill! You need more CC's when you are streaching out the stomach more! If you are staying on program, and eating like you should. (And thank god I haven't cheated that much) Then you require less CC's to get the same restriction as you had in the beginning. I have a 10CC band and I am at 5.7CC's I hope that I can get another 50 lbs off by July 2010! I will be setting some small goals, and breaking them down through time in order to get there! Going to change my eating plan a little, and start adding foods that are a little higher carbs, but in very small quantities! I want to be able to eat like REAL Normal people and still lose weight. Then when I get to goal weight I will just maintain, by increasing the caloric intake a little and watching it! I felt better after talking with my Dr. and his nurse today! I am getting slim~~~Thanks to Dr. Tim! (and the LapBand):thumbup:
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Walking Advertisement?
janetsjourneytoslim commented on janetsjourneytoslim's blog entry in Blog 75574
When we do well, we can help others! We are a walking advertisement for the LapBand. Had a great meeting today with the hospital Executive Assistant Director, My Doctor, the Allergan LapBand Representative, the OR Staff and the Staff of the Doctor. Learned so many things about the LapBand, and how I am going to be the chosen "Patient" to help further the progress of the LapBand and the future of its success in my area. Feeling very proud that I have done well. Found out that in America this year, the LapBand surgery surpassed the Gastric Bypass and is increasing in popularity! How wonderful to have this hidden tool to help us lose and keep the weight off that had caused us problems in the past associated with obesity. I love my BAND and I am so happy to be off diet pills that made my heart palpitate! I can sleep soundly at night, and get rested for my job the next day! My doctor is the best, really cares and great followup! It makes me want to turn back the hands of time, do it sooner, what I could have enjoyed that I have passed on. Oh well, look out world, I may be one of those sky divin grannies at 80! -
Yes, we have always wanted the Alaska Cruise, and my Brother in law and sister just celebrated an Anniversary and he has a birthday in May. So this is the year we go! I bought some hiking boots and I am going to start breaking them in now! I feel so much better and now I can really do some of my "Bucket List" LOL Have a great day!
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Our Church took an offering for Haiti last Sunday. I am so hurt for over 200,000 lives are gone. But grateful that they are still rescuing people and lots of children even today! They have a long road ahead of them!
I had my meeting today witht he Allergan Rep and it went well. He is very nice. There may be a new future for me here, so pray for me. Not real sure of myself, and I still feel so fat! I know I look better and I have lost 64 lbs since starting, but I have got to work on changing the way I see Me!
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Janet at Four Mos post Lab Band, 49 lbs down, 51 more to go to goal!
janetsjourneytoslim posted a gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
From the album: Losing the weight!
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Going on a cruise to Alaska this May and I wondered you mentioned Vancouver, where are you from. by the way you are looking great, you look so different from your pre photos.
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Shonette you are so right, we are humbled by what has happened in Haiti! I pray for all those who have lost their loved ones or that have not found them yet. Some have lost their whole families. And yes, we are to feel compassion for our fellow man. I thank God for all I have and feel and know. I pray for better days ahead for all. Thanks for posting your feelings and bringing it to our attention.
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Hi! I love your pic with your dog! Is it a Bichon? I have a Bichon Frise, he is 4 1/2 years old, and just a terrific little Man. Louie! He is my side kick, keeps my feet warm. Lol!
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From before surgery to the first week of January 2010
janetsjourneytoslim commented on MommyOf1's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
Your progress is great! keep it up! the weight is falling off! -
Wow you do look great! How much have you lost? What day in July did you get your band?
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Hi! I see that you have just recently joined us. Welcome! Please share your success stories with us, we can encourage each other this way, sure helps me.