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Brrr Its cold hear in minnesota today! I got my car stuck leaving work and had to shovel myself out. At least it was some exercise right
Almost a month post banding for me already. I have an appointment for my first fill in january. I think this will be a good thing cause in the evening I am hun-gry! Are you ready for Christmas? I always make home made gifts cause I'm real...lets say thrifty. But they are nice. This year I am making those heating packs that you can just put in the microwave for a couple minutes to warm up. They have rice in them. I went to sam's club and bought two 25lb bags. Kind of crazy i know. But super fun. -
My condolences for your loss. Losing a family member is so emotional and can be very complicated. So you have a lot to deal with right now. I lot on your plate so to speak :cursing: Its not an excuse, its your real life. Its easy to fall off track and you can get right back on. Try not to be hard on yourself. You sound determined. It sounds like you are making really good decisions for yourself and I know that you are going to make it through this tough time.
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So Its pureed food week and I'm getting to try some new things. Everything has gone down smoothly. I feel like I have little to no restriction and I probably don't. Haven't really been hungry but I can see now where a fill will be needed. Not sure if I'm scared to eat carbs or if I really just don't like the same foods I used to. Tried to blend up some foods in the magic bullet and was completely turned off by the ones with high carbs. Tonight was my families thanksgiving and I tried some ground ham and some mashed thinned sweet potato. That was pretty good but my blood sugar was up when I checked it a couple hours later. Wondering if it was too soon to take me off of my medication. Scared that when I reintroduce food that my weight loss will stop and that the blood sugar will be high again. I know that I can do this! I will stay strong and keep exercising. But...Is it wrong to move myself back a step. I feel like my mind wasn't ready for more food choice freedom. It is almost easier and more structured when I'm just on the liquids and protein drinks. How long do you think I could live healthy like that?
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So Its pureed food week and I'm getting to try some new things. Everything has gone down smoothly. I feel like I have little to no restriction and I probably don't. Haven't really been hungry but I can see now where a fill will be needed. Not sure if I'm scared to eat carbs or if I really just don't like the same foods I used to. Tried to blend up some foods in the magic bullet and was completely turned off by the ones with high carbs. Tonight was my families thanksgiving and I tried some ground ham and some mashed thinned sweet potato. That was pretty good but my blood sugar was up when I checked it a couple hours later. Wondering if it was too soon to take me off of my medication. Scared that when I reintroduce food that my weight loss will stop and that the blood sugar will be high again. I know that I can do this! I will stay strong and keep exercising. But...Is it wrong to move myself back a step. I feel like my mind wasn't ready for more food choice freedom. It is almost easier and more structured when I'm just on the liquids and protein drinks. How long do you think I could live healthy like that?
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had to cut out a part about the mobility and so now I'm going to try to recap. Mines getting a lot better. I started out just walking 15min in one direction and than turning around and walking back. Now I can get twice as far in that 15min. It was kind of cool to see results like that.
Are you able to eat solid food? since I have been banded I don't have much for hunger sensations which is really strange. My dr says to use it to my advantage and that its because of where the band sits on my stomach. Never physically hungry, just mentally from time to time
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You are so right about having to keep ourselves on track. I had my band put in on the 12th. I had some really good mashed sweet potato and kind of made a ham smoothie with my magic bullet. I didn't grind it up too well though. I was really mindful to chew and had no problems.
Thats is awesome that you are down 40! I've been on the protein drinks all month I like the Jillian Michaels one you can get at Walmart. It only has 100 cals and about 20g of protein and its cheap.
I have lost about 30 pounds since the beginning of the month. Start weight was 351 and now I'm 322. Sounds like good progress but I still want more and I'm terrified that I will fall off track and fail at this. I too have those around me who how much of a mental journey this is and I think some even want me to fail. Good thing I'm stubborn, I have some good inner strength, good friends, family and, God pulling for me.
Thanks so much for sharing with me. Really helps to make it real for me if that makes sense.
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LOL! I think that I have
I've been walking when they get bad. I think the bouncing helps burp them out like a baby. Maybe its in my head but when I walk I'm burping a lot. So weird. Thanks and good luck this week -
Any November 2009 Bandsters??
bandster replied to 120inside's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm a excited newbie :thumbup: I was banded on Nov 12 and I am doing really good. I didn't have much pain but of course struggling with mental hunger. I think that this will be the hardest part to change. My mind. Started walking this month and now I do a couple miles a day. Hope to keep it going when winter comes. Thanks for sharing everyone it helps me a lot to hear what other people are going through. See you all around I hope. -
Hi jerry :cursing: I was banded on Nov 12th. Like you, I thought I would be doing this without a support group. I am used to being independent and doing things my own way. I quit other addictions like smoking and drinking on my own. The way I decided too. I was really surprised when I was trying to vent to some of the people around me and I felt like I was whining and misunderstood. Grrr. Kind of a blow to my pride at first but now I'm starting to like reading other peoples posts. And now I'm responding and doing a little blogging even. I don't know anything about you but I know that you can change. I hope you can stay positive through it. I personally feel like some days I have lost my dear friend food and sometime mourn the loss.Trying to keep my goals in mind to help drive me to success :ohmy: Write me anytime if you want to share :crying:
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Hi Kimmee. I was banded on Nov 12th and have also had those little bubbles. So strange. I never ever used to burp unless I drank pop but not I have little burps every time I eat or drink. They are not productive thank goodness. Thanks for sharing and good luck. I am super excited to watch myself shrink too :cursing:
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what a difference a year makes ... maybe ???
bandster commented on BobbieND's blog entry in Blog 47261
Sounds like your starting to do some soul searching. Do you have a special goal for yourself? That helps me a lot. I also kind of have to just let myself get a bit obsessed with fitness every now and than. It gets me back on the right track. Its not difficult but it is still hard. I bet you will be back in the grove of things soon. Try to stay positive and strong :cursing: I am new to being banded and I can see myself already comparing to others and there experiences with weightloss. I think this is good and bad. Write me anytime if you feel like talking :ohmy: I'm new and would love to hear about your journey. -
Congratulations on your 40 pound loss! Thats so great. It takes mental strength to stick to your course. It is a personal journey and I know what its like to have people around who don't want you to be successful. I had a "friend" call yesterday who I haven't talked to in a little while. He told me that he thought that I just hadn't returned any of his calls because I thought that I was better than he was now. I made a joke of it and told him that I had always thought I was better than him, even before surgery :cursing: It still kind of troubled me that he would think I could be such a shallow person. I think that you are right in that sometimes it is a persons own insecurities that are showing through. Glad to hear there are some supportive people around for you too. This site has been great for me. Thanks for sharing and good luck.
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Thanks so much for the encouragement. I'm new to the site. Tried out one of the live chats the other day. It was kind of funny how much everyone was talking about food. Everything from double stuffed oreos to tator tots. It is super had to always be progressive towards our goal. I think the pcos makes it even harder. I am afraid that I will not see the results I want even if I try really hard. But, like you, I will not give up. I keep thinking about that baby and my boyfriend is so pleased with the progress I've made. Thanks for reaching out. I'd love to keep in touch. Stay strong this week
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I am now nine days post surgery. I have been walking walking walking and I feel really good. I'm hungry at night. I dont think its mental munchies I think that I am getting better and that I am honestly hungry. I keep the liquids coming and have my protein drinks. I have an appointment with my dr in three days and I hope that he will ok me to move to mushies. I have had no problems with jello and cream of soups. In the middle of my work week so I'm a bit tired but other than that I feel really good. I wonder how much I weigh. I am scared that its not coming off as it should. My metabolism is so slow. I am hopeful I will be pleasantly surprised on Tuesday. hanging in there and trying my best to follow the rules.
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I am now nine days post surgery. I have been walking walking walking and I feel really good. I'm hungry at night. I dont think its mental munchies I think that I am getting better and that I am honestly hungry. I keep the liquids coming and have my protein drinks. I have an appointment with my dr in three days and I hope that he will ok me to move to mushies. I have had no problems with jello and cream of soups. In the middle of my work week so I'm a bit tired but other than that I feel really good. I wonder how much I weigh. I am scared that its not coming off as it should. My metabolism is so slow. I am hopeful I will be pleasantly surprised on Tuesday. hanging in there and trying my best to follow the rules.
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lol! I also am so sick of the unjury chicken soup. It is a nice change from the sweet jello and chocolate unjury though. I was banded 7 days ago so I'm not far behind you :biggrin: Great job staying positive. I'm really excited too and the results are an early boost! Good luck
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o that sounds so scary! I hope you are ok. That seems odd that the dr wouldn't even see you before making a decision. Can you make and apt to be seen sooner specifically for this? Or be seen by another Dr? I know insurance and bills are crazy but I would want to know for sure that I was ok as soon as possible. Good luck, stay strong and I hope you get some answers :biggrin: The end of December is a long time for you to worry.
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Hard to believe it's been a year (and what a year)!!!
bandster commented on ok813's blog entry in Blog 57998
happy Anniversary! I have been banded exactly a week ago and hope to have what you have achieved. I hope you are happy and healthy :biggrin: Thank you for sharing it helps a lot. -
I don't get hiccups but I think they come from your diaphragm and not your stomach. I do get little burps. I never burped before unless i drank pop or ate a polish sausage. Only things that made me burp seriously. Now everytime I have something I have a couple little burps. I eat jello and drink my liquids slow but I still have little air burps. kind of weird but not at all painful
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Welcome welcome :biggrin: Hope you stay strong and positive on working toward your goals. Its nice to relate to some people dealing with the same issues. Congratulations on your weight loss. I am not as far along as you are so not really sure what to expect for normal myself but this site has a lot of good help. Take care.