Drake alp
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No fill yet? How are you doing? Feeling any hunger? How much are you losing? THey were really happy I lost 8# last month. I've had 2 fills. The first one made me not hungry 'all the time'. The 2nd one allowed me to finish eating at 4-5 oz without being super hungry. I still don't have restriction so I'm guessing I'll get another one in a couple of weeks. The first two were 'significant' they said, so perhaps this one will be tiny. I feel I'm close to the green zone. How are you feeling?? How much weight are you down? I started 242# on 6/5 (pre-op) and am down to 204# this week. I can't wait to knock off the last 5# and get to ONEderland!
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Vacation and other things have taken me away from the computer alot lately. I'm interested in doing so many more things as the weight comes off. I feel better, my diabetes is in remission, my self esteem is higher, I no longer feel like my family should be embarrassed of my obesity (yes, there was a point that it was very painful -- in my mind only, never an issue with them). I actually went to the pool last Saturday during the prime of the day and laid out to get some sun. I also posted some pics of me from vacation on another site that anyone can see - friends, family, old high school classmates. Big step! As far as how I'm doing with eating, not bad. Not perfect but not bad. Since my first fill I'm not hungry 'almost all' of the time. When it's time to eat I am hungry. I don't feel full but I stop eating anyway - I throw leftovers in the trash, store them quickly, or if it's a family dinner I leave the table. I've been swimming at least 3 times a week for exercise. I need to start doing something specific to get my abs tightening up. On the victories, I've lost 33 lbs. Yesterday I went to put on pants for work and they were way too big. Yeah!! Those pants have been with me from 220-260 - and about 5 years. Glad to see them go!! Blood sugar was 84 yesterday fasting. All's good. If you are doing great, keep it up! If you are struggling, know that it happens to all of us. I had lost about 1# in the last 3 weeks and was feeling up about the progress overall, but frustrated to follow the program and be at a plateau. It's amazing what a 3# loss all of a sudden did for my optimism this week - and it made me even stronger on following the program with eating and exercise. As long as you are following your plan, you will have success. If you fall off the wagon, get back on. One day is not a show stopper - commit to not string 2 of those together though! Good luck and I thank everyone so much for sharing their stories. We're all helping each other succeed and get our lives back. Have an awesome weekend!
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Sounds like you are doing great! Congrats - that's 20# you won't need to see again.
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A Milestone! Not Eating When I'm Stressed?!
Drake alp commented on sandradee0124's blog entry in Blog 89559
Way to go Sandy!! Very proud of you for taking these actions. It's so easy to fall into old bad habits but you aren't. Congratulations!! Good luck getting the job to a better place. I'll be thinking about you! -
Yesterday a conversation started with a couple of friends who noticed I have been losing weight. I mentioned that I wasn't sure how my stomach would (or not) recover. A couple of them mentioned that when they were losing a lot of weight they started wearing a 'girdle'. The theory is that it holds your gut in place, and helps the skin to attach itself to the stomach muscles. Makes some sense, since I've been told that plastic surgery should wait a year or two because they want to see if your skin will reshape around the muscles. My question before I go out and buy some of the undies with a strong and high waist....Has this worked for anyone here? Any other 'tips' for tightening the tummy and avoiding hanging skin during weight loss? If something similar worked for you, what support did you wear and where can I get it?
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I'm happy since the fill. It's so nice to not have uncontrolled hunger! I had the same challenge as you when I started 3x per day. The protein was tough to get. Salmon and shrimp worked great for me. Brlynike has a great recipe on one of her blogs. It's very healthy and tasted great. Seafood is full of protein. Good luck! I'm going on vacation and wish you the best as you return to work on Monday. Enjoy the weekend gal!
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Now I know why I haven't seen you lately - you've been busy taking in waistbands!! Good for you! You're doing great. Tomorrow will not slow you down --- hope it all goes well for you.
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Absolutely I'm here in your corner. You have done amazing. I love the soon to be svelte and sassy comment. I'm interested in your metabolism test to figure out how many calories you burn....where did you do that and what is it?
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Ah patience - not my strong suit, but I promise to try. This has been much easier than what I had imagined it would be. Thanks for the words of encouragement with the food. Haven't experienced first stuck yet, but I hear it happens to us all, so thanks for the advice. Have a great week! Love your picture!
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Got 3 cc's in a big band, and he told me never to ask again. So I won't. I agree it doesn't matter - doc said there's no way I'll run out of room in the band and everyone is different so counting numbers doesn't matter. He wants me to focus on what I can control - portions, food choices, exercise, etc. Can't argue with that! I was pretty nervous about the fill. Have read some stories about how it hurts, not being able to swallow, etc. So far so good at 8 hours into it. The numbing shot didn't really hurt - felt less painful than the prick to my finger to check my blood sugar (by the way, I'm still in remission - no metformin since before surgery and checking in with fasting numbers in the 70's on average.) The fill shot felt about the same as the numbing shot - again, no pain and less than the finger prick. He said I've done better than most with my weight loss since the surgery (of the patients he sees - all programs are different). That made me really happy and the will power I've executed worth it! GO ME! hahahaha... Hope you are having some GO YOU moments. Let's keep fighting the fight and working toward our goals. Doc jazzed me up when he said his next goal for me is the weight to begin with a ONE....I'm 213 today so 14 # to go. HERE I COME!!!
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And likewise - you are an inspiration to me also. That's what I love about this site - keeping each other going and being able to share and talk openly. I've never shared my weight and I love posting it here! Go figure!! Have a great week!
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Rose - I know what you mean about wanting to get stamina back before work. Especially if you are going to work 4 10's. Mine took a few weeks to come back - came back slowly but as long as you don't over-do it, seems to gain a little more each day. Good luck getting ready to return to work. Isn't it great to be active again? Sounds like you are doing fantastic. Keep it up!!
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Wow - I can't believe it's been a month! I'm down 29# lbs (15 pre-op, 14 post-op). I'm 1# away from hitting my low recent weight in 2008. I'm 3# away from being my 2005 weight. When I look at the scale victories I can't deny what a life changer the band has been for me. I expect that continue. I've read others who have more experience than me and I know it won't be easy. So far I've had a lot more will power an determination than I knew I was capable of (a NSV!). Other NSVs include cleaning out my closet of any clothes bigger than 18's (I had some 22's in there, maybe a couple 24's). I also fit into my swimsuit and have been swimming each evening for exercise. I forgot how much I love the water - the fat and my self-consciousness have kept me from so many things I love. I hope this is the first of many new discoveries I will make as I take back my life! That's the sunny part of my feelings today. I also have another side that's a struggle. I am SO hungry. I go to my doc on Monday and I will probably get a fill from what I've been told. I've been wondering though, if I'm eating according to the plan, why has my weight loss slowed so much and how will a fill help because my caloric intake cannot be lowered. I chatted with the nutritionist yesterday because logically I couldn't make sense of all this. She wants me to have about 1,000 calories a day - up to 1200. I have a hard time getting there unless I do seafood, and I get really sick of seafood I eat so much of it. There are days that I get between 650 and 800 calories - many days a week. Plus, I'm exercising. She explained: right now my body is going through a metabolic change and once it adjusts to the lower caloric intake, I will lose again. the fill will help me not be hungry all of the time - I will be more 'satiated' she'll look at my food diary and give me some suggestions for how to get my calories to 1000 without increasing portion sizes (I'm at a loss right now with 4 oz servings!) Even though I've lost 3 lbs between July 11 and July 24, they usually expect me to lose nothing between my 2 week and 4 week visits. I'm 5# down total during that time, so I will take that. Today I will be grateful for the band and trusting of the folks I entrusted with my care. I cannot argue with the amazing results of so many on here ---- it will work for me to. I resolve to stay strong and reset my expectations to 1-2# a week. Thanks for listening and walking on this journey with me! The support means a lot. And no one can understand like the folks on this site. Have a great weekend.
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I have hope. I think. Looked it up and it means - 1 : to desire with expectation of obtainment 2 : to expect with confidence. Yes, that's it - HOPE. Haven't had that for a long time. So thankful for my LAP-BAND® and my LBT friends - you're awesome support! I'm feeling so much better - getting my energy back, eating well now, and feeling good about the weight loss and weight shift (I get measured in a couple of weeks so am real sure there are NSV there.) Cleaned out my closet this weekend. Put the 'fattest' clothes together to the side - won't be wearing those ever again. Now everything in my closet fits. Also organized my shoes --- funny how my feet gained weight and I'm newly fitting into some of my old smaller shoes again. Fun!
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How did you make your shakes?
Drake alp replied to jamelyn1979's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I mixed mine with 10 oz of water so I had a plastic cup with a strainer in it - traditional protein shake glass. Good luck to you!!! You sound very excited and that strong positive attitude will take you far! -
Exciting! I'm in to 18's also - even bought 16's last week that fit. Let's shrink together!
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Wow - the first thing that comes to mind is You Are Courageous. You have faced that voice in your head and you are WINNING. You're winning against the voice AND against the weight. 60# - way to go!!!! Exhibiting self-control when you're a lb up and your mom is laughing - way to go!!! (I'm ashamed to admit I could hear my own mom laughing and feel myself hanging up the phone. And you're right - that's crazy.) Way to not 'assign stories' to reality in life - I can so appreciate what you said about the woman making everything about her and everyone's against her. Thanks for sharing all of this blog. I'm touched by how genuine it is. I'm touched by your courage. I'm touched by your success. And just wanted to say thanks.