janetsjourneytoslim
-
Content Count
824 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Everything posted by janetsjourneytoslim
-
Second fill Coming up! Excited??? Don't Know What to expect!
janetsjourneytoslim posted a blog entry in Blog 75574
I have to admit, I am a little worried about the next fill and excited too! I want to get more weight off and keep it off and I know this is what I wanted! But in three days I will get the next fill #2 and I am so nervous. It doesn't hurt, I am not anxious about that, but I just worry that I will not be able to consume any food much that I like, although I don't get hungry now. I also worry that I will choke or get food hung and panic! Scared to death of that! I have not thrown up at all and I don't like to or want to. Anyone else feel this way?:thumbup::eek: -
Second fill Coming up! Excited??? Don't Know What to expect!
janetsjourneytoslim commented on janetsjourneytoslim's blog entry in Blog 75574
I was so happy to read your post, I know that food sticking problem very well after last Wed. 3rd fill! Boy, I think I am going to go to the mushy foods again and soups for the next few days to adjust and gradually add solid foods in, the gagging I do not like. I am dropping a pound a day right now, I am in Ketosis and guess I am burning fat, continuing to take a vitamin a day. How much weight have you lost, and how long have you had the band Sapphire? -
High Protein Diet is WORKING!!! Dropped 3.5 lbs in a week!
janetsjourneytoslim commented on janetsjourneytoslim's blog entry in Blog 75574
I am so sorry to hear about your Sister, emotional times can certainly take one off track, and your Sister passing would be critical. I have two sisters and I love them both so much. Yes Lindora is good, I love the motivation, and the program shows you step by step how to acheive that goal you are seeking. I log my food every day there. I know some who are using the Band and Weight Watchers too, just a program to give support is so healthy. Keep in touch, let me know how you are doing. -
High Protein Diet is WORKING!!! Dropped 3.5 lbs in a week!
janetsjourneytoslim posted a blog entry in Blog 75574
I decided to follow the Lindora Lean for Life program. Very High Protein to get you into Ketosis in the first three Days, then introduce some good carbs day four on. It worked! I am only in a Moderate state of Ketosis and I have Lost 3.5 lbs this week or In 5 days actually. I go in for my second fill tomorrow and I have calmed down about it, thanks to all of those who sent a post. I know it will help restrict my intake of foods that I don't need to be eating and stop my cravings more too, also I want to get going with an excercise program. There is a Gym I have checked out that is $35 per month, and a personal trainer to assist you in setting up your Program! Gonna Give it a Whirl!:biggrin::thumbup::biggrin::eek::biggrin::mad::biggrin:Have a Blessed Day All! -
Energy Boost, Weight LOST!
janetsjourneytoslim commented on janetsjourneytoslim's blog entry in Blog 75574
Thanks Laura, Getting closer to a goal always feels so good, I am running out of clothes tho, LOL, going to the Consignment Store that my daughters and I own, and shopping there. Can't get too attached to anything, won't have it long. You are almost there, I am so proud for you! -
:confused:I'M SO HAPPY TODAY! GETTING TO MY GOALS FAST AND EASY. THE HIGH PROTEIN, MIN 60 G PER DAY AND LOW CARB DIET WORKS THE BEST WITH THE LAP BAND! EVEN A SMALL STATE OF KETOSIS WILL BURN UP THE FAT IN YOUR BODY! IT IS ONLY ONE WEEK TILL MY CLASS REUNION AND I AM REACHING MY GOAL! STAY THE COURSE AND RELY ON YOURSELF TO CONTROL WHAT YOU EAT! PREPARE THOSE MEAL PLANS IN ADVANCE, THAT IS WHAT I HAVE LEARNED AND IS VERY HELPFUL! HAVE A GREAT DAY!:wub:
-
Well today I threw up for the first time. I tried eating a peice of Steak of the Grill, it was tough, and I should have spit it out! I was also in a hurry, never do that Again! Thanks for the comments luckyfive101, as of today I am down 48 lbs from my pre-op diet before the surgery. I am so pleased with the LapBand. It is so strange to see people you have not seen in 40 years and they tell you that you haven't changed. I still was so much heavier than when I was in school, but it felt great to hear the compliments. I have another photo shoot for the hospital in 30 days. I hope to look good then, going on the Mexico Cruise on the 26th, Thanksgiving Day. I am going to wear a slinky little black dress!!! Can't wait. My third fill is tight, so I am having to work with it. Sapphire and Viney I hope all is going well with you both too and that your getting Slimmer!
-
I wish there was a way I could have had this surgery without anyone knowing...
janetsjourneytoslim replied to kristik99's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I know how you feel. My husband ask me constantly if I am alright, and when we choose a Restaurant, he ask me if I can eat any of the foods. Sure I can, do I want to? That is the question. I was banded on July 29, 2009, lost 42 lbs as of today, it was slow to start, but it will come off! Do not let anyone rob you of your joy. Talk to your Mom, she is just worried about you and does not understand how you feel. I usually order an appetizer, or fish. You don't have to eat everything on your plate and most Moms taught us! That is the way back to fat, the way to lean is in front of you now, stay on track, and don't get depressed for any reason, you will do it. Perservere. -
No one wants to be a looser! Well I like it! I never thought that loosing would make me a winner! LapBand AP has made me a looser and I am happy about it. I have started to visualize myself at 80 lbs thinner, now that I am 40 lbs or so down from my old weight! Next year at this time I will be a totally different woman! Take a photo of yourself, use a black marker, and trim yourself down! This will give you inspiration to get with the program, stay with the program, and get thin. Take it with you always, when you are tempted, take it out, look at it and walk away from those foods that will stop you from reaching your goals! I have been asked to start a support group at the local hospital where I had my surgery! I am very excited about being able to help others in their journey to slim with me. Have a great day Bandsters!:wink::smile2:
-
I like being a LOOSER!
janetsjourneytoslim commented on janetsjourneytoslim's blog entry in Blog 75574
No one wants to be a looser! Well I like it! I never thought that loosing would make me a winner! LapBand AP has made me a looser and I am happy about it. I have started to visualize myself at 80 lbs thinner, now that I am 40 lbs or so down from my old weight! Next year at this time I will be a totally different woman! Take a photo of yourself, use a black marker, and trim yourself down! This will give you inspiration to get with the program, stay with the program, and get thin. Take it with you always, when you are tempted, take it out, look at it and walk away from those foods that will stop you from reaching your goals! I have been asked to start a support group at the local hospital where I had my surgery! I am very excited about being able to help others in their journey to slim with me. Have a great day Bandsters!:huh2: -
I also love your hair and the top. Isn't it great how taking off weight makes us want to look better too? We start to "CARE" again I think. It just feels good. -
Janet Size 18W, XL Top Sept. 29th, 2009 two months post op!
janetsjourneytoslim posted a gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
From the album: janetsjourneytoslim-before and 2 mos after
-
janetsjourneytoslim-before and 2 mos after
janetsjourneytoslim added images to a gallery album in Member Photo Gallery
Before and Two Months Later, The LAP-BAND? AP is the Best. -
-
I found out that I have an 11cc band, I get my third fill this coming Wednesday. I do seem to get a little hungrier the week before the fill. Don't know why that is. I have had so many challenges this past two weeks, Class Reunion, Baby Showers, Celebration Dinners, Anniversarys, Fairs and Festivals Galore to mention a few. I have slipped a little here and there, but have always gained control and not thrown in the towel. I am striving for success, not perfection! I know that I am not perfect, no one is, but my goal now is to stay aware of what I am eating and get better at writing it all down. Drinking 80 ounces of water is a challenge for me, and the cooler it gets, I want coffee, not cold water, anyone else know how to get this water in?:wink:
-
Third Fill Coming UP!
janetsjourneytoslim commented on janetsjourneytoslim's blog entry in Blog 75574
I found out that I have an 11cc band, I get my third fill this coming Wednesday. I do seem to get a little hungrier the week before the fill. Don't know why that is. I have had so many challenges this past two weeks, Class Reunion, Baby Showers, Celebration Dinners, Anniversarys, Fairs and Festivals Galore to mention a few. I have slipped a little here and there, but have always gained control and not thrown in the towel. I am striving for success, not perfection! I know that I am not perfect, no one is, but my goal now is to stay aware of what I am eating and get better at writing it all down. Drinking 80 ounces of water is a challenge for me, and the cooler it gets, I want coffee, not cold water, anyone else know how to get this water in?:huh2: -
Haven't logged on in awhile, been busy with lots of things, one was my 40 year Class Reunion. It was a blast, I was in a size 18 jeans, (Not a 24W!) It felt so good. Down about 33 lbs since surgery, about 40 if you count the 10 days pre-diet for the surgery! Feels so good! I am having a hard time visualizing myself any smaller. Then I looked at your photos and I can see how the change has taken place in your life. You look amazing, I know you must be so proud! Thanks for posting those photos!
-
Energy Boost, Weight LOST!
janetsjourneytoslim commented on janetsjourneytoslim's blog entry in Blog 75574
:thumbup:I'M SO HAPPY TODAY! GETTING TO MY GOALS FAST AND EASY. THE HIGH PROTEIN, MIN 60 G PER DAY AND LOW CARB DIET WORKS THE BEST WITH THE LAP BAND! EVEN A SMALL STATE OF KETOSIS WILL BURN UP THE FAT IN YOUR BODY! IT IS ONLY ONE WEEK TILL MY CLASS REUNION AND I AM REACHING MY GOAL! STAY THE COURSE AND RELY ON YOURSELF TO CONTROL WHAT YOU EAT! PREPARE THOSE MEAL PLANS IN ADVANCE, THAT IS WHAT I HAVE LEARNED AND IS VERY HELPFUL! HAVE A GREAT DAY!:tt2: -
Hi Babs!
How are you doing now? I hope you are getting off some of your meds. Bio-modification will put you in a mind set to help you get in a happier state of mind and thus we must appreciate even the smallest amount of weight loss. It is as they say --LOST! I actually started excercising this past week and gained a pound! LOL Oh Well there is always next week. High protein curbs appetite and can jump start you again, try that! Later, Good Luck
-
HI Terry,
You know you are right! I enjoyed having you post to my comment! I do not want to get in ill health, the reason I did this was for the betterment of my health, the looks with the weight loss is just a plus! I am sorry to hear about your complications, please keep me posted about what your condition is and how you are handling it, and I will keep you in my prayers.
-
Hi msconniemac!
How are you doing? I've had my second fill and had to have a teenie bit pulled back out! It was refluxing into my throat. I feel really tight, even after drinking a protein drink, but not nausea or anything, just full.
I have got more energy and not afraid to increase my calorie intake, I charted the calories I burn each day, and it is more than I am taking in! So I know I am burning some fat. It is showing up on the scales. I painted the outside of a building by myself today! Four hours of painting and still had energy, no headache,it's getting good for me. Hope you're feeling this too. Know what- I'm sleeping better.
My class reunion is in two weeks! I have not seen some of my classmates in 40 years! I only hope I can get in to a size 16W by then! I have to go buy a good looking pair of jeans! Oh I know there will be those size 2's there but I don't care, cause I will be looking good too! Keep up the high protein and hope to hear from you soon!
-
It has been two months since my surgery and including the post op diet, I have lost 33 lbs. So I feel great about it! You are doing something right, and with every fill you will do better, lots of inches will also come off and that is a great feeling, cause clothes will start fitting and looking good on your body! Can you imagine? In 9 months or so we will look back and say wow, look how far we have come!!! I look at how much weight I gained in 9 months with a pregnancy and if I loose that much in 9 months I will be one proud grandma. I took all my grandchildren to a parade yesterday and they are all still very small, I hope they will not ever have to be ashamed of me being so big, cause I will be small soon. My youngest daughter will have a wedding in a couple of years, and I am going to be the hottest old mother of the bride there is.
-
Hi Kdee! I am so happy I got on Lindora online. They list it for free on the LapBand.com Website. If you are a LapBand AP patient. It gives me a daily chapter for motivation. A pep talk recording, just all sorts of things. Are you following that?
-
l At 160 lbs in August 2009 0e0e7dabbf1e4b9786fa4fc9c6bfbb09
janetsjourneytoslim commented on Austindoll's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
You look like you feel as awesome as you look. Great JOB and an inspiration to us all! Hope to see more photos soon -
Hi, How are you? Hope you are doing great! I am down 34 lbs since I made up my mind to have this surgery. 25lbs since the day of the actual surgery, but I have to count the lbs I lost in the week or so before the surgery on my pre-op diet. It's all pounds and all gone. Are you excersising? I am just walking because I broke a toe and did not join a gym yet because of that, but it is almost healed and I am just about ready to join a local gym that has Zumba at it. They say that is a real workout.
-
4.5 weeks post op and stalled. Need some help
janetsjourneytoslim replied to thinin10's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi, If you go to LapBand.com, and Click on Lindora Lean for Life, They will give you motivation and help every day and help you track your weight loss and also give you daily plans for 800 calories and 900 calories per day, you can actually have some things that are calorie free and yet filling. The only protien only is for three days! That gets you into Ketosis and you start burning the fat, I lost 3.5 lbs in the first 3 days. and I am loosing now. I do agree that after the fill you will not eat as much or be as hungry. I am 8 weeks post op and have now lost 33 lbs. I was so discouraged at 4 weeks for the little weight loss and was almost ashamed at seeing others success, but fear not, you are staying the course and it will show up soon, I do not excersise as much as you do yet, but I walk three times a week and I am toning up. Going to join a Gym soon.
