queen b-bop
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you look great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! looving the new pic!! congrats on the 16 lbs! awesome!!!! not back to work yet...one more week. guess i should take advantage and finish christmas shopping!!!!! im supppposed to go in the week of thanksgiving for a fill.....we shall see how that goes!! have a fab weekend and keep up the great work!!!!!!!!!
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11/13/09 Water, Water, Everywhere...
queen b-bop commented on Band_Groupie's blog entry in The Sweet Spot
i TOTALLY believe that water, either drinking it or not, is the reasoning behind weight loss and gain. i have lost 20 lbs in my 4 week post-op period and the last fewd ays i have definitly been slacking in the water intake, and i weighed myself...and BOOM...gained 2 lbs. Have been eaiting great, not that time of month....I just know my body and what i dont give it (water) it gives me (POUNDS)!!! GGRRRRR....... -
thanks soooo much for that website!!!! i went on today and found some awesome things!!!
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well doll...i wouldnt say you are going to fail....BUT the full liquid stage is probably the hardest stage to deal with and you REALLY have to be motivated and committed to even get to that point. YOU CAN DO IT!!!!! do you have the protein powder stuff for shakes?? have 3 of them a day with some sugar free jello/pudding/popsicles in between and you will loose the 5 lbs. BE POSITIVE and BE STRONG!!!!!! YOU CAN DO IT!!!
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U SURE ARE A LUCKY DOG!! I LOOVE READING THESE BLOGS...I FIND THEM VERY INSPIRING!! I AM 4 WEEKS OUT, DOWN 20 LBS, AND ALTHOUGH THIS IS NOT MY LOWEST WEIGHT OF ALL TIME, THIS IS THE HEALTHIEST I FEEL AS THOUGH I HAVE EVER BEEN!!! I SAID GOOD-BYE TO DIET PILLS, MOVED ONTO THIS BAND THAT WILL BE MY TOOL TO A LIFE OF HEALTHY EATING!! THANKS FOR THE WORDS...THE TRUTH, THAT EVERY DAY REALLY IS A STRUGGLE, AND THAT TOGETHER, WE CAN ALL SUCCEED!!!
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Had surgery a week ago and feeling a lil depressed
queen b-bop commented on shortie60101's blog entry in Blog 79212
make sure you are getting your protein goals in for the day....it will make you feel less hungry....i know how you are feeling....actually, we all do....hang in there. this is ALL WORTH IT!!!!!! -
Ok so here I am 4 weeks out and in 2 weeks will get my first fill....THE DAY BEFORE THANKSGIVING:huh2: I had seen in many blogs that most bansters had to be liquids for a day....then mushies for a few days, then return to regular food. IS THIS TRUE???? I got on the horn to call my dr'c office to change my appointment, because there was NO WAY IN HELL I was gonna be sippin' on a protein shake on Thanksgiving, regarless if its turkey flavor or not (ewww....i know) SOOOO my doc's office said that that was a big misconception with fills.....and NO i did not have to be on liquids the first day after a fill......WHAT????? thats all i have been hearing on here and now they said NO I dont??? I;m just looking for a few opinions of AFTER THE FIRST FILL......I certainly dont wanna be drinking my turkey in a few weeks!! HELP!!!
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hey....after surgery i was on liquids for one week...at that time i used protein shakes, broth, jello, sugar free pudding, sugar free popsicles, and of course water!!! during that phase, and actually now still, i was required to get in 68 grams of protein a day...sooo thats where the shakes are a must. also, every doctor is different, but i am waiting till 6 weeks for my first fill. which is in 2 weeks.....hope this helps!!!! any other questions gimme a holla back!! good luck!!
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Drinking water ? big ol? drinks! Questions?
queen b-bop commented on AngieB2009's blog entry in Blog 62970
WELL HELLO....I AM 4 WEEKS OUT NOW AND I CAN CHUG A LUG ALL DAY LONG. IN FACT I AN SITTING HERE DRINKING CRYSTAL LITE AS IF IM A CAMEL. I HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM DRINKING,,,,OR EATING FOR THAT FACT. I HAVE YET TO "CHEAT" AND EAT ANYTHING OUT OF THE PROTEIN-RICH DIET IM SUPPOSED TO BE EATING, AND I AM A CRAZY SWEET PERSON. I LOOOVE ME SOME CANDY, COOKIES, CAKES ALL THAT STUFF WE ALL LOOOVE. BUT SO FAR I HAVENT HAD ANY PROBLEMS TOLERATING ANY AMOUNTS OF FOOD OR DRINKING. THE ONLY TIME I EVER PAID ATTENTION WAS WHEN I FIRST CAME HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL AND NOW I JUST DRINK WITHOUT EVEN THINKING ABOUT IT. OF COURSE I STICK TO THE "NO DRINKING 10 MIN B4 EATING/ 30 MIN AFTER EATING" RULE. I DO FEEL A RESTRICTION WITH THE FOOD, BUT HAVE YET TO GET SICK/SLIME OR PB. AND AS FAR AS BREAD IS CONCERNED, I HAVENT EVEN TRIED IT YET! WHO WOULD HAVE EVER THOUGHT I WOULD GO A MONTH WITHOUT BREAD!! WELL, HOPE THIS HEPLS!! -
First fill b4 turkey day?? Help!!!!!!!
queen b-bop commented on queen b-bop's blog entry in Blog 77450
Ok so here I am 4 weeks out and in 2 weeks will get my first fill....THE DAY BEFORE THANKSGIVING:huh2: I had seen in many blogs that most bansters had to be liquids for a day....then mushies for a few days, then return to regular food. IS THIS TRUE???? I got on the horn to call my dr'c office to change my appointment, because there was NO WAY IN HELL I was gonna be sippin' on a protein shake on Thanksgiving, regarless if its turkey flavor or not (ewww....i know) SOOOO my doc's office said that that was a big misconception with fills.....and NO i did not have to be on liquids the first day after a fill......WHAT????? thats all i have been hearing on here and now they said NO I dont??? I;m just looking for a few opinions of AFTER THE FIRST FILL......I certainly dont wanna be drinking my turkey in a few weeks!! HELP!!! -
hey doll....yes im still on soft, and like you said, not really much different than the mushy stuff. i feel like i am eating the same things over and over...kinda boring but im making it work!!! down 20 lbs so thats all the motivation i need!!! yes, i often wondered what the SWEET SPOT was everyone is talking about....guess all in due time i will figure that one out, i have a question, after you had your first fill...where you on liquids for a day?? im scheduled for mone the day b4 turkey day and thats not gonna fly!!! hahhahaha!!!! hope you have a great day and thanks for checkin in!!!! btw, you look great!!!!!
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ok we soooo must have been related in a previous life!!!! i just ate tilipia and veggies!!!! now thats weird!!!!!!! happy tueday to you!! and chin up young one....skinniness will be ours!!!!!!!!!!!!
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you know whats funny, when i was at the 11 lbs point, i stayed there for like a week....or even 8 days...and then i didnt weigh myself for a few more days..then 11 turned into 13, then 15, then 17...i think its just a matter of time and patience. dont be sad!! YOU ARE DOING AWESOME!!!! every day is a struggle.....today was kinda one of those days...i felt like eating everything...went to the fridge a lot today. weird, some days i have to remember to eat, others im looking for the food....i guess a vicious cycle!!! also, i weighed myself early morn b4 any food!!! sooo kinda 20, dont be down.....ur doing a fab job!!!
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hey girl...how are ya??? well i went back to work....for a nite,,then went ot employee health in the am and was not allowed to go back. because of the 20 lb weight restriction of pulling, lifting, pushing, the NP told me i have ot be able to life more than 40 lbs to be able to return to work. did u have those restrictions?? sooo now im out for like 2 more weeks. and did you ever hear that the day after a fill you have to be on liquids for a day?? i have to find out because im supposed to go for my first fill on the 25th (YES THE DAY B4 turkey day!!! and thats not gonna fly!!!)....guess i need to investigate more....kinda like i shoulda did with the whole work thing....well hope you r well....im down 20 lbs!! YAY!! any more interesting things you r finding to eat??? i feel like im in limbo right now.....
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awesome!!!!!!! sooo happy for you!! im coming up on 4 weeks as of tuesday and down 20!!! feels great! push thru doll...you can soooo do this!! once the weight starts coming off, the motivation gets that much higher!!! talk soon!! YIPPEE FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Hey there....I am now post-op 3 weeks and feeling amazing..lost 17 lbs!!! I only had a one day pre-op, so if yours is longer, I can understand your frustration. Apparently you are allowed protein shakes, so I reccomend ordering UNJURY protein powder. YUMMY...chocolate and vanilla. Staples I have used since post-op, and to this day I am still having one a day. It is BANSTER HELL that you are in, but think of the light at the end of the tunnel...a thinner, healthier, happier you.... And it can also prepare you for immediatly following surgery which you will be on full liquids for a time. You just have to set your mind to it and keep the faith. YES it is hard...trust me, I have 3 kids who went trick or treating and now I have nothing but loads of candy in front of me and I have yet to have ONE piece. It's all about will power!!! Coffee isnt gonna cut it for you because, if allowed, you need some sort of protein to fill you up. You will soon see how you CAN do it!!! BE POSITIVE!!! This is a life-changing event you are embarking on and you need to be prepared....for all of its stages. You can find on here helpful info, recipes, and other issues you may be going thru or need help with!!! YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Hi doll....that pic was my lil' boy reese!!! Now i changed it to one of me and my brother from the world series game 4 in philly!!! Go phills!!!
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i know i get that feeling alot....and i always feel like no matter what i am doing i always feel this thing and think its areaddt to pop out!!!! hahahah.....i know im worried for nothing and havent done anything to be worried.... but i guess its gonna take a lot to get used too! congrats on the 14 lbs!!!! AWESOME!! doesnt it feel sooo good>???!!!! so many people asked me alreadyt if i lost weight and im like "really?"" its just 15 lbs and i have soooo much more to go,,,buh hey i'll take it!!! the lasagna sounds yummy!! i had french onion soup (broth and cheese only) and a sweet potato last nite...yummy!!)
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hey doll....sooo funny how i tried to write you yesterday and i guess i took soooo long to finish that it got erased....im gonna try this week...thursday im due back in. i feel like im just worried somethings gonna happen. like this thing is gonna slip or something. but i guess i gotta do it sooner ot later! sooo happy to hear its going good for you! at least everyone is understanding. same at my job....everyone will get it. anyway, hows the mushies going? im on soft and had some talapia and a baked potato this week!!!! YUM!!! i feel human again!!! lemme know how life is treating you! have a great day!!
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Back to work after surgery and anxiety ridden... :(
queen b-bop commented on queen b-bop's blog entry in Blog 77450
OMG WHAT A SMALL WORLD!!!! IM IN THE NEURO ICU....SPINAL CORD INJURIES, BRAIN TUMORS....OTHER TRAUMAS LIKE MVA's.... WE REALLY DONT HAVE LIGHT DUTY, BUT I WILL FIGURE SOMETHING OUT!!! THANKS DOLL!! -
:glare:Ok so here I am almost 3 weeks out of surgery, and while I have lost 15 lbs, I still havent returned to work yet. I am a neuro-trauma ICU nurse and I work 12 hour shifts on a very busy floor in Philly. Sometimes my patient load can be very heavy....2 patients weighing 250+ pounds each at times is a little stressful on the body!!! My situation is this.....I was to return to work today and I got soooo anxiety-filled that something was going to happen to my port or my band if I return to work not feeling 100%. I know that feeling of something foreign in my body will probably not go away for a long time (if ever!!), but I just nervous that I am going to do some damage to myself while in this fragile state of healing. I currently have a 25 pound 9 month old that I'm not supposed to be carrying around (yeah like that;s a possibility!!) so now I'm wondering if work is just gonna be too much right now. I do have a great group of co-workers that are extremly helpful and I am prepared to explain to them that I NEED HELP, BUT AT THIS TIME IN MY LIFE, I CAN;T BE A HELPER So I'm looking to see if there is anyone out there that had any problems going back to work after surgery, and if there is a possibility that anything could cause harm to the band??? Or if there are any nurses out there who may have been in this situation....how didi u deal with it?? Thanks for all the support in advance!! Go weight loss!!
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Back to work after surgery and anxiety ridden... :(
queen b-bop commented on queen b-bop's blog entry in Blog 77450
:glare:Ok so here I am almost 3 weeks out of surgery, and while I have lost 15 lbs, I still havent returned to work yet. I am a neuro-trauma ICU nurse and I work 12 hour shifts on a very busy floor in Philly. Sometimes my patient load can be very heavy....2 patients weighing 250+ pounds each at times is a little stressful on the body!!! My situation is this.....I was to return to work today and I got soooo anxiety-filled that something was going to happen to my port or my band if I return to work not feeling 100%. I know that feeling of something foreign in my body will probably not go away for a long time (if ever!!), but I just nervous that I am going to do some damage to myself while in this fragile state of healing. I currently have a 25 pound 9 month old that I'm not supposed to be carrying around (yeah like that;s a possibility!!) so now I'm wondering if work is just gonna be too much right now. I do have a great group of co-workers that are extremly helpful and I am prepared to explain to them that I NEED HELP, BUT AT THIS TIME IN MY LIFE, I CAN;T BE A HELPER So I'm looking to see if there is anyone out there that had any problems going back to work after surgery, and if there is a possibility that anything could cause harm to the band??? Or if there are any nurses out there who may have been in this situation....how didi u deal with it?? Thanks for all the support in advance!! Go weight loss!! -
11 days post-op and eating TOO MUCH!
queen b-bop replied to gkilpatrick's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hey everyone...I too am 2 1/2 weeks post-op and have not had a fill yet nor do I get one for 4 more weeks.....slow and steady says my doc. Anyway, I have lost 15 lbs so far and feel awesome. I can tell that the restriction is there without even having a fill. I also have realized that this BANDING is more about will power than anything. I havent cheated let alone had a sip of anything outside of crystal lite or water, and although I have just went on to the soft stage, I almost feel as though my doctor "turned off" all my desires for carbs, sweets and all the other things that normally I would be woofing down all day. I figure out my protein for each meal, eat and then stop because I FEEL full. That's the key....eat slow, chew alot, savor it in, and STOP when enough is truly enough. I know this is a mind-game that you have to trick your body into right now, but in the end, we will be that thin person inside that we all know is there!!! All my boys will be home soon with Halloween candy, cookies, and my FAVE cupcakes....and I have NO intention of eating one ounce of anything....WHY and HOW???? Because I am on a mission....to a happy and healthier me!!!:sad: -
hey doll...how was the return to work?? i go on monday...not looking forward to that
went to drs todaY....15 LBS!!! yay...and that was a late day weigh in too!!!! hahahah...hope the mushies are going well!!! talk soon! -
HEY Leslie!!! hows it going?? im doing great I have to say....been feeling full lately off a lil' bit of food...and now down 15 lbs!!! sooo happy...i go to drs on thursday and then start soft food....whick i kinda feel like im eating now. but im still doing one protein shake a day for breakfast...its either that, scrambled eggs or oatmeal so i dtry to mix it up!! i took some of your suggestions and YUM!!! hope your doing well! have a great day!!