http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/ Lap Band Talk Forum - The largest forum for Lap Band Surgery Discussion and Lap Band Procedure Support en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:45:39 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.lapbandtalk.com/images/styles/lapband/misc/rss.jpg http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/79877/blog13211.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:37:04 GMT Well I started my lap band actual journey this past Sunday the 15th of November when I started my pre-op liquid diet. It has not been as bad as I thought. Smell of food however is tough, so I try to escape that when I can. Yesterday the 19th, I went for my EKG, Chest X-Ray, blood work, urinalisis,... Well I started my lap band actual journey this past Sunday the 15th of November when I started my pre-op liquid diet. It has not been as bad as I thought. Smell of food however is tough, so I try to escape that when I can. Yesterday the 19th, I went for my EKG, Chest X-Ray, blood work, urinalisis, visit with respiratory and also internalist for medical clearance for upcoming lap band surgery. All went well!!! YEAH!! Today I went and had the EGD done and all is well. So I am a GO for the 1st of December, report time to hospital 6:30am. I am now 115lbs away from my goal and on the march to get there!! :thumbup: ]]> bigbaldeagle http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/79877/blog13211.html http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/78422/blog13210.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:26:51 GMT Surgery date, that is! :) I have my pre-op and dietician consult on Tuesday, January 12th. That is when I start my pre-op diet. {cringe}

The big day is Wednesday, January 27th. That is 68 days away! With Thanksgiving and Christmas in there, time is going to fly by.

I'm quite excited! Now that everything is scheduled, it is truly time to just wait. I feel so relaxed, confident and completely satisfied with my decision. I know I will get nervous a few times between now and then, but I am ready.

My parents and 3 friends know right now. A couple remain supportive but skeptical. That's okay, because I plan to "show", not "tell." My plan is to actively blog, attend my support groups and do exactly what my doctor tells me to do.

And so it begins...!! :) ]]> LoseIt! http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/78422/blog13210.html http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/79822/blog13209.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:14:57 GMT :cool:Today has been a little bit easier. When I say a little bit easier, I mean just that. Its hard not to eat when you have two children and a husband to feed at night. I think I can, I think I can!! :cool:Today has been a little bit easier. When I say a little bit easier, I mean just that. Its hard not to eat when you have two children and a husband to feed at night. I think I can, I think I can!! ]]> Stephaney http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/79822/blog13209.html http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/76400/blog13207.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:09:28 GMT TGIF. TGI Friday AND the last day before a week off! It's just a great day all around!

Don't get me wrong. I love my job. I usually even enjoy it. I just love to spend my time with my hubby and family and friends MORE!

So a few things I want to pontificate on today...

1) the whole not drinking while you eat thing. I want to know why this is? Some people say it's because you feel full faster if you drink water while you eat and that means you get less nutrition in since you "fill up faster". Other people say it's because the water lets the food slide right through and you end up eating more.

So which is the truth?

Interestingly enough...I don't care, to be honest. If it's something I'm not supposed to do - I won't.

I thought I would struggle with this major change so I'm trying to change it now - while it still "doesn't matter". And turns out...I LIKE not drinking with my meals. Take lunch for example. I keep a ginormous cup of ice water beside me throughout the day. And I have been trying this don't drink for half an hour before, during or half an hour after.

Side note. I see some docs say half hours before and after. Others say hour before and after. And finally, the last group say half hour before or hour after. This leads me to question the scientific methodology behind this recommendation. But that's me and my science brain at work...and my brain is all for science...

Anywho...so I am doing the half hour thing. And I am now finding that I can eat less lunch. Not because I feel full sooner. But actually because I get to keep the taste of the food in my mouth longer.

When I drink water with each bite - I wash down the wonderful flavors of what I was eating. So I eat more - to get more of the flavors. So now that I'm not washing those flavors away, I find I don't chase the flavor any longer.

INTERESTING!

Dinner is my one stretch. I am not opposed to some beer or wine with dinner on occasion. And when that wine glass is sitting above my fork - I do tend to continue to pick it up. Furthermore - that half hour before and after thing flies out the window when the wine glass or beer mug is there.

And...breakfast...is generally a smoothie anyway. So sorry. I can't NOT drink with breakfast...

Breakfast has always been an interesting thing with me. As a kid I adamantly refused to eat the meal. My mom would feel guilty for sending me off to school without a meal - even though I insisted so she would force feed me. On the rare occasion when she did successfully force feed me - the teacher/principal would be calling around 10:30 AM saying I was sick.

To this day - if I eat breakfast - a meal before 10AM - I will get sick. A smoothie is the one thing that will not make me sick.

And my mom tried everything. A bowl of cereal. Eggs and bacon. Waffles. Oatmeal. Pancakes. Fruit. You name it. It ALL made me sick.

If she sent me to school without that - according to the medical world - required - meal, I was fine. So around about the time I was 7 or 8 - she just gave up - and I stopped getting sick!

I can eat breakfast foods. It's not the food that is the issue. It is eating something before 10AM.

Funny stuff. But like I said - I drink breakfast. And so I can't follow that no drinking before during and after thing...cause...well...

I will be curious to see how I develop with the band when I get there. Some people are tight in the morning. Some are tight in the evening. I fully expect to be tightin the morning. I mean tight. So I don't expect this to change much for the "better".

Next thing...

2) I had to go shopping last night. It was fun - for the most part. My husband and I have been in skimp mode this year and so have not done much of any shopping at all. My SIL is having her wedding reception this weekend and I realized I have nothing appropriate to wear to such events. It's just a reception - but all of my clothes that fit are either way too casual or black. So I thought 'I'll just get a little dress that I can wear to this and all the Christmas parties that are about to start'.

HAHAHA:lol::tt2::lol:

Apparently fat people are not supposed to wear dresses this season. I went in plus size stores and NO dresses whatsoever were on the racks. I went to Macy's and Dillards to their plus size sections - and no dresses whatsoever were on the racks. Macys had one rack in their formal wear that had some quite hideous dresses to choose from. Four, to be exact. And they were all over $100. For a dress I plan to wear three times TOTAL - I don't think so! Not spending that much money on something hideous on the rack that will look even worse on me!

Prior to this summer I could still get dresses in the regular sizes but for some reason, over the summer, my stomach ballooned out. And I have no choice but to do plus sizes now. I know there are tons of options online - but this reception is on Sunday.

:banghead:

It was just on Weds when I turned to my hubby and said "what are you going to wear on Sunday?"

You see...I was not anticipating a full on get decked out wedding reception. The SIL and her new hubby (for reasons unknown to us) had to rush off to Las Vegas THIS month to get married RIGHT NOW. Hmmm...that leaves a lot of room for speculation.

When you have rush rush weddings like that - you don't generally have the formal types of receptions. In fact, from what I know (which isn't right or wrong), they are generally casual parties in which people get together and have fun.

Yeah.. :huh2:

Hubby says "my suit".

I say "your what?" :ohmy:

My suit, he says. Well, maybe just the slacks, a long sleeve button down and a tie.

What, I say?

I didn't figure it would be jeans and t-shirts - but given the restaurant they rented out, I was thinking business casual was quite appropriate.

Nope. Business formal.

I have no business formal that fits. I have tons of clothes. But I have four pairs of slacks and about eight shirts to choose from right now. AND I DO NOT WANT TO BUY MORE! My next clothes purchases will be in the sizes of 10 and below - cause I still have tons of 12's, 14's, 16's and 18's. I will not buy another 20!

And so, perusing the stores last night - turns out, I can't buy another 20 anyway. There was NOTHING to choose from. I've decided I'm going to wear my black slacks with a nice blouse - give up on the dress idea. So I need to go out again tonight to get a blouse. But I do have to buy a new blouse. All the blouses I have are black or black and white. I am certain I will never live down wearing black to the reception - even if it is what we think (yes WE) of this marriage. Parents, siblings, everyone - strongly against this...but what do you do?

And I have to go tonight to get this blouse...whatever blouse it might be. Tomorrow I get to go to my one Aggie game of the season.

I am a season ticket holder for Texas A&M football. I love my Aggie football and have missed all the games this season for a variety of reasons. I don't know that I could do them, anyway. A&M is "home of the 12th Man" which means we stand through the entire game. Being heavier than ever, I don't think my feet would tolerate this at all right now. I am sure I will be feeling this on Sunday - but the one thing I can say is at least I'll get in one game this season. And I'll spend the day with my best friend from college - someone whom I've not seen much of this whole year. I am looking forward to some time with her.

Following that, my hubby and I are meeting up at the SIL's house on the north side of town to spend the night. It will be SIL and her new hubby, the other SIL and her fiance and my hubby and I. I am looking forward to some time with these peeps as I genuinely like them but still don't know them all that well, even though I've been around now for almost three years. It should be fun - and then we'll all get up on Sunday and get dressed to the nines to head off to SIL's wedding reception.

Forgot a little tidbit there. SIL is wearing her wedding dress to this shindig. My hubby knew that - but I did not. And her new hubby is wearing his tux. So this isn't just a fun little congratulatory party after all...




But who cares. TGIF!!!!! Especially THIS one!
:party::cheers2::cheers2::party:


Grr..for who knows what reason this stupid thing won't let me have TGIF in the title ALL capitalized! This is the last time I try and edit this...and if it works then this note is for nothing... :) ]]> ldswims http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/76400/blog13207.html http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/78023/blog13206.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:46:44 GMT I started my pre-op diet today after two days of last-mealitis and binging. I tried to fit in all of my favorite foods just in case I never get to eat them again. Let's see... I went to two fast food places, Taco Cabana and Jack in the Box. I don't know why I chose Jack in the Box. I never eat there! But I loaded up on tacos, chicken sandwiches, flauta, fajita taco, cake, eggrolls and more. Then last night, I hit the bakery at Market Street for a lemon torte and a fruit tart. I bought an eclair and a napolean but never got around to eating them. I also bought a shitload of diet food, fearing that I would be deprived if I didn't have everything I could possibly want at my fingertips.

Today I am have a protein shake for breakfast. The new diet is low-fat, low-carb, and vegetarian. So basically, I can eat protein supplements, veggies, and fruit with an occassional cracker. YUUUUUUMMMMY! [she says with intense sarcasm]

I think my biggest problem right now is the overwhelming fear that this, like many other things I have tried to lose weight, will not work. My brain is scrambling with the question, "What if I change my body and put myself through all of this and remain fat?" It happens. And it would be just my luck that it would happen to me.

That is very negative thinking but I am afraid, nonetheless. I am also cranky and stressed out about losing my food "friends". I know that in a couple of months, I can still enjoy them, just in smaller portions but I am not sure I trust myself to have a bite or two of something I love (like a bagel) or that my body won't reject something that I love (like a bagel).

Speaking of Bagels, I went to Einstein Brothers Bagels twice this week and loaded up on lox, asiago bagels, pumpkin bagel and bagel dogs.

Now, back to the protein shake. I am using Herbalife Formula 1 shakes. They are really good and as much as I hate to admit it, really satisfy my hunger. They are not too sweet and you can use the powder in other recipes. I get mine from Ajay's Fitness (home of the 4-minute workout...no kidding. It's amazing). Nutrition products are available for shipping anywhere.

I am also logging my food intake at Myfitnesspal.com. It's free and has a good library of foods to add to your food journal. ]]> Electrawoman http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/78023/blog13206.html http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/55159/blog13205.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:28:09 GMT Hello well its been a while. I am thrilled to say i am where i want to be and i have maintain this weight for the last three months well actually i was down to 167 and i wasnt feeling that at all so i went and lossen my band and gained and now i am at 175 and i am loving it but this Tue i am going... Hello well its been a while. I am thrilled to say i am where i want to be and i have maintain this weight for the last three months well actually i was down to 167 and i wasnt feeling that at all so i went and lossen my band and gained and now i am at 175 and i am loving it but this Tue i am going for my tummy tuck and i am soooo excited. I am 5'8 and 175 seems to be a good size i could actually take another five pounds . I guess everyone carrys differently cause i am in a size 9/10 med shirt well still a large sometimes . I cant imagin being the weight the Dr. chart suggest lol my head sarts to look too big for my frame once i hit the 160 's lol . At 160 something i seen my curves were disapearing and i never wanted to be skinny i want to keep sum junk in my trunk. I feel skinny well let me say i feel healthier and that is whats important. My body pop back nicely except i am not so happy with my stomach so i am taking the plung and getting the tt. I am so nervious. :thumbup: ]]> mymy http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/55159/blog13205.html http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/78422/blog13204.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:22:59 GMT I'm booking my surgery today and I'm looking for some advice. I am planning to schedule my surgery for Wed, Jan 27th or Thurs, Jan 28th. I just realized that my theater season tickets are for Jan 27th. So...should I go to the show on Wednesday night and have the surgery on Thursday? I guess that is really my only option. I started to think that maybe I could have the surgery on Wednesday and change my tickets to the Sunday show, but now I think that I would probably not be up to it. The show only runs Wed-Sun.

Anybody have thoughts? ]]> LoseIt! http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/78422/blog13204.html http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/79511/blog13203.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:52:53 GMT okay 9 days in and i am still kicking...but really think i overdid it yesterday...i am so tired and sore today, i think i understand why u aren't supposed to drive for 2 weeks. but i must trudge forth, my life is never on hold and i can't believe the holidays are approaching and i have nothing occomplished. gotta get moving. i am still in denial about losing any weight, i can't see it, so i guess it doesn't count. but i am looking ofrward to the first 50...maybe then. one more week and then i am supposed to go to solids,hmmmm i don't know i think the doc is pushing it a lil. i can't imagine that. and which one would i start with that i wouldn't get sick on...that is my biggest fear that and the first fill. also found out the lapband is a 10cc. so that was interesting. chin up and best to all in the journey. ]]> mommabeth70 http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/79511/blog13203.html http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/78526/blog13202.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:15:58 GMT Is everyone else having problems getting into chat that I am? Is everyone else having problems getting into chat that I am? ]]> stl2atl07 http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/78526/blog13202.html http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/78526/blog13201.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:07:15 GMT Bailed my LAP-BAND® Consult!


Early this morning I was on the computer and searched for my LAP-BAND® Surgeon's website to print out the patient information packet I needed to take to my appointment. The website had expired on the 14th on November. I sat there looking at the computer dazed. I was going to a Surgeon who had let his website expire??? This was my first Red Flag of the Day.

I decided to look up Dr. Hixon and see if there were any complaints filed against his medical license. There were no complaints yet he has 3+ malpractice suit he has paid. This was my Second Red Flag of the Day.

The only reason I went to the appointment was my Mom had an appointment at Emory University, and she wanted me to ride with her to Atlanta. I was so NOT going to go.

When we got to the Atlanta Medical Center, the area was run down, not well kept, not a hostipal I wanted to go to by choice. This was my Third Red Flag of the Day.

I walked into the Building, and was greeted by a Homeless Woman. Sitting with her Grocery Sacks, and empty coffee cup she was collecting change in. She was quite nice and I felt bad that I had nothing to give her.

The walls were poorly lit, the carpet were ragged and worn, the walls needs to be scrubbed and painted. When I got the Elevator, I said a Prayer because I truly was not sure we would survive the trip. When I arrived at my Floor, I got off looked for some direction to my Surgeon's office.
It was easily found, written in Permanent Black Maker on the wall. 440 to the Left. This was my Fourth Red Flag of the Day.

Shaken and traumatized from the trip up. I arrive at the office . I arrived in the office. They said they were just calling me. I looked down. yes I missed a call. They were calling me to tell me Dr. Hixon couldn't see me today he could reschedule for after the holidays. uhhhhhhhhh......... no thanks I will get my own.


Note: I did get New Surgeons, I signed up with Emory University Bariartic Center of Atlanta. My Info Seminar is Jan. 14th!~:thumbup: ]]> stl2atl07 http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/78526/blog13201.html http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/75574/blog13200.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:53:35 GMT Remembering that the LapBand is our tool, it is not a diet pill that will harm us, but it is our guide to eating smaller portions. We must change our way of thinking when it comes to the foods we choose to put in our bodies. This is not a journey to just get slim, it is also a journey to good... Remembering that the LapBand is our tool, it is not a diet pill that will harm us, but it is our guide to eating smaller portions.

We must change our way of thinking when it comes to the foods we choose to put in our bodies. This is not a journey to just get slim, it is also a journey to good healthy lifestyles. Eating better, and feeling better.

Health and Wellness may be yours and you can add years to your life if you just accept the fact that "To change your life, you must first accept the help from the LapBand, don't fight it, and change your mind and way of thinking about food, and you will change your body.:thumbup: ]]> janetsjourneytoslim http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/75574/blog13200.html http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/79856/blog13199.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:32:23 GMT I was banded on 11/12/09. I've been trying to take it easy since it's only been a week but I'm not the type to stay in bed...so, I was at work 3 days later..40 hours this week. The hardest thing for me is that I'm a stomach sleeper and my back is killing me! I'm constipated and have to smell the delicious food I have to cook every day for my family. I love the way food smells while it's cooking, garlic, onion and seasoning...I'm not hungry but just the smell makes me wonder how I can keep cooking every day...:confused: ]]> SusieQT http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/79856/blog13199.html http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/77597/blog13198.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:41:32 GMT So I made it to the two week mark post surgery. Any weight loss I was experiencing has stalled. Not sure why. I stepped up the excercise, getting the two shakes and 45 g of protein, sticking to the mushies list.......then last night I do what I do every day when I get home. Reached in the back... So I made it to the two week mark post surgery. Any weight loss I was experiencing has stalled. Not sure why. I stepped up the excercise, getting the two shakes and 45 g of protein, sticking to the mushies list.......then last night I do what I do every day when I get home. Reached in the back seat to get my purse and something in my stomach ripped or popped! I immediately thought it was my port incision and felt and it was fine. It was internal! My port felt like it popped out! I carefully got out of the car and lay down on the bed to feel it. It felt more prominent and I could feel the tube coming out of the port along my stomach! Ouch! What did I do? I didn't lift anything heavy! In fact it was my nearly empty purse I had reached for! This morning I had my normal network meeting at 8am but I was soooo nauseated the entire time. I wasn't feeling so hot. So after that I called the doctor's office and eventually spoke with the nurse. I told her what happened and she said to come in and see the p.a. She said she doubted I did anything but should get it checked out. I met with the p.a and she felt it and couldn't believe what she was feeling, the plastic piece coming out of the side of the port and something running up my stomach. She said she didn't think it could be the tubing but it definitely felt foreign not like scar tissue. She left to talk to the Dr. Great! What the heck did I do to myself? She came back and said the doctor said to wait until my first fill and he doubted I flipped the port. When they put the needle in for my fill they will be able to tell if I flipped it or if my tube came out if I don't feel restriction! That's not until December 28th! Why me? :frown: ]]> girlcoulter http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/77597/blog13198.html http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/77466/blog13197.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:44:32 GMT I had my first fill this past Saturday. I don't seem to feel restriction like I thought i would. I have an appetite, and I eat anything I want...not what I expected. Is this normal? I am also feeling the port when I bend over, again is this normal? I am back at the gym and feel good, but when I try yoga, I think I feel the port. Can someone please tell me how they felt after the first fill? I was filled to 3cc. I really don't want to go in for a second fill already. Happy Thanksgiving!! ]]> Treesd http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/77466/blog13197.html http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/57998/blog13196.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:13:45 GMT Well today is my one year bandiversary. It seems very hard to believe that a whole year has already passed. I've had some ups and downs and some slow months losing but overall I am happy with my success. I have lost 115 lbs. so far with another 70 to go., but the good news is I know I will get there. To all that are now going through what I did one year ago, Good Luck on your journey, there are some days that are better than others but always keep your eye on the prize. You don't have to be perfect everyday to see results. If you fall off the wagon get right back on. Thanks to all on this site who give the much needed support to everyone. You guys are ROCK!!!!:thumbup: ]]> ok813 http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/57998/blog13196.html http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/79822/blog13195.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:09:08 GMT Day one of optifast for three weeks. Surgery 12/10/09. I am starving!! Keep thinking about the bikini that I will be able to wear. :thumbup: Day one of optifast for three weeks. Surgery 12/10/09. I am starving!! Keep thinking about the bikini that I will be able to wear. :thumbup: ]]> Stephaney http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/79822/blog13195.html http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/79584/blog13194.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:45:51 GMT Well.....the choice was made for me. I was given a date and frankly I am glad that it was scheduled the way it was. Call me a fanatic, but I believe that things happen for a reason!
I made enough excuses in the past why I should wait for "tomorrow" and the only thing it got me was an extra five pounds that I had to deal with.
The idea of celebrating the Holiday Season without all the food, for some, is equal to not enjoying yourself. Personally I choose to look at it like I will be able to focus on the other ways joy is brought to those we love. Hugs,...singing, making gifts from the heart,

This year I am going to focus on all things NOT food related!
:wink2:
Salty ]]> salty1986 http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/79584/blog13194.html http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/71085/blog13193.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:07:28 GMT :thumbup:Last day of my clear liquid diet. Thank goodness. I was so sick of the Unjury chicken soup I thought I would puke. I am very proud of myself. It was not as hard as I thought it would be. I did not get hungry or crave one time. This band is awesome. I was down 16.8lbs as of Tuesday. I will... :thumbup:Last day of my clear liquid diet. Thank goodness. I was so sick of the Unjury chicken soup I thought I would puke. I am very proud of myself. It was not as hard as I thought it would be. I did not get hungry or crave one time. This band is awesome. I was down 16.8lbs as of Tuesday. I will only weigh myself once a week so I will be blogging my weight every Tuesday. ]]> heather48 http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/71085/blog13193.html http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/67589/blog13192.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:01:32 GMT The infection has cleared, the VNA is no longer needed to pack the site I am on the mends! I can't believe I have had this thing lingering for 4 1/2 months Now I just need to keep the weight at bay until the port site can be accessed. Oh Dear with the holdays coming and all it will be a chalange :thumbup: ]]> crisci@snet.net http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/67589/blog13192.html http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/51088/blog13191.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:50:13 GMT Image: http://zedomax.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/underwater-treadmill.jpg Water Treadmill OK, I’ve started the exercise…I’m on the treadmill (because it’s an easy way to get started). I was pleased I felt better than I have on it (although I only did 20 min., because I know how...
Water Treadmill

OK, I’ve started the exercise…I’m on the treadmill (because it’s an easy way to get started). I was pleased I felt better than I have on it (although I only did 20 min., because I know how important it is to start into exercise slowly…the first week or few days is always easy and people tend to overdo it). I was feeling so ‘light’ that I decided to try a run (I‘ve walked the treadmill since surgery a few times, but never a run)…OK, it was only for a minute at a time at a 3.8mph, but I remember just a year and a half ago on my last ‘diet’ (wow, last diet...ever!) I was using the treadmill every day and had a hard time walking fast at 3.5mph for a minute at a time and I was practically running at that speed before.



Anti-Gravity Treadmill

So now I’m feeling ‘light’ and started running. OMG!!! I started giggling hysterically…everything is jiggling all over the place!!! I’m telling you, the only thing I remember bouncing up and down a year and a half ago was my 100 lb. a$$. Now it’s all bouncing…my stomach, my a$$, my thighs, my tiny ‘almost B’ boobs (yes, even in my new bra), and get this…even the backs of my arms!!! I refused to pay attention to my face or chins. OK, so before I was like a tightly stuffed sausage in my skin and now…DEAR G*D!!! SO not funny as that means I’m now getting those ‘batwings’ everyone cries here about, but I couldn’t stop giggling…and jiggling every time I cranked it back up to a run…so distracting…I‘m going to need some Chip Clips to fold and hold this all up before exercise…or anyone know if they make something a little larger in athletic wear…I’m not just talking about needing a ‘sports-bra’…I’m going to need a ‘sports-total-body-spanx’!!!

Remember when I said I'd look like this by next summer? Ummm...yep:
]]> Band_Groupie http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/51088/blog13191.html http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/76400/blog13190.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:31:19 GMT Oddly, this blog is helping me get through the six months. So if you get tired of my drivel, I understand - but this is entirely about getting through this and keeping my momentum, right now anyway.

Between this blog and reading everyone else's - I'm learning a lot and generally keeping my mind occupied on something other than my impatience.

I am impatient.

Yesterday was Wednesday. Today is Thursday. That's progress! I like progress!

Why is this progress? Because sometimes one little ol' day is enough to comfort me. Yesterday - Dec 7th seemed so very far away. Dec 7th is my next weigh in. Dec 7th is, in some realm or another, my midway point for the unweightloss program. So how does going from Weds to Thurs make me feel better?

Because Weds is hump day. It's that day that's not leading into the week and it's not leading out of the week. It's just there. It was my hump day before vacation. So now I'm on the downhill slide for the week and vacation is looming.

Next week will be different. I won't be preoccupied about this - because I'll be preoccupied about something else.

And then I'll come back and have one measly week before my next weigh in. And therefore (knowing myself as I do) that will be a quick week! Couple the excitement of midway with returning from vacation and being slammed with "crap, I'm back at work" - it will be a quick week.

And then it's Christmas season, anyway. And time will fly! I'll be begging for the days when all I could do is sit here and think about this because time will speed up in the next week to something a bit beyond a blur.

So really, one day changes everything for me.

I know, I've got this whacky count down thing and now one day means it's the end of the year and I'm half way through my unweightloss program. But work with me here. If this makes me feel better - let me have it. Cause I feel better now.

All I can say is I hope there are people on this planet who don't have to twist calendars and clocks to get 'feel better' moments. :unsure: ]]> ldswims http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/76400/blog13190.html http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/76018/blog13189.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:28:30 GMT Today is the day the lord made.. :thumbup:and that seems to get me in a good mood, knowing I was blessed to have another day. However, this band is really getting my spirits down. I was at 7.7 cc's in my 11cc band and had to have .5cc's removed due to chronic vomiting. I thought it was better yet I still vomit a lot every day just not as much as before. :eek:I’m thinking of getting at least 1cc taken out. I was never a person to vomit. Now it's a everyday thing for me and weighing me down mentally. :confused:
god bless me because I don't know what to do from here. I really feel I need to have this taken out. :frown: ]]> poetchild_72 http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/76018/blog13189.html http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/79676/blog13188.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:01:54 GMT I can't believe it has been a week. I think that i received some really great advice from you all. i have been morning the loss of my dear friend food. I used to look forward to meeting up with this friend many times a day and that excitement is gone. So I think I have been doing really well at creating new excitement for myself. Visiting out of town friends, walking, walking, walking. Picked up some extra hours at work. Feeling a lot more positive about the choices I've been making. Plus today I get to add cream soups. Picked up some 98% fat free broc and cheese. Holy cow is that going to be a treat. Probably won't be able to eat very much of it but I don't even care. I used to think that I had to eat a lot and feel really full to get the full enjoyment out of my food. I used to think that if you were going to eat ice cream, you should go all the way and eat it with chocolate and whipped cream. I used to think that if you were going to order prime rib at a restaurant that you better order the 24oz size or don't order it at all. Go big or go home! That was what I thought. I think I have changed. Or may be snapped :) hehehe. Just kidding. I think that my brain is rewiring and I am seeing that I was wrong. And there is a thing as too much. Go big or go home, I'm going home to have a protein drink :) ]]> bandster http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/79676/blog13188.html http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/65988/blog13187.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:30:48 GMT I finally reached my first goal!!!!!!

I am now at the lowest weight that I have been since my freshman year of high school. I am still quite a ways from the goal my doctor has set for me(67 pounds to go:blink:) but, it's still an AMAZING feeling:thumbup:! I'm so excited!

Hope everyone else in band land is doing well, keep in touch! ]]> bashful1269 http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/65988/blog13187.html http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/57070/blog13186.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:38:49 GMT [QUOTE=rachel75;1364614]kiz how did they diagnose that you had a leak? My doc said that he put 4 cc's in last time and when i went back in for a fill he said that there were only 3cc's. I asked how? why? he said that possibly it could have evaporated or that it came out after he did the fill?? I have seen where they do a barium test and wondering if he should have done this on me. ]]> rachel75 http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/57070/blog13186.html http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/69665/blog13185.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:00:02 GMT :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:99.6kgs today.. Broke that barrier with 5 weeks to spare. Normally I would celebrate by pigging out, but not anymore!!!!!!!:lol: That's 33kg gone.... woo hoo. Not far to go.... I keep jumping up and down.
Cheers Chooky ]]> Chooky http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/69665/blog13185.html http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/78548/blog13184.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:48:00 GMT SOrry for this silly question but what happends when you get hiccups? I have not been banded yet in till Dec but i keep reading people that post they had hiccups and they get what? What does that mean I want to be well informed so when I get banded i could know what is going on.. How does it... SOrry for this silly question but what happends when you get hiccups? I have not been banded yet in till Dec but i keep reading people that post they had hiccups and they get what? What does that mean I want to be well informed so when I get banded i could know what is going on..

How does it feel when food gets stuck do you feel like you are chocking? ]]> ellaal01 http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/78548/blog13184.html http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/71085/blog13183.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:08:51 GMT :thumbup:Today is day 9 post-op and I am feeling so much better. Still a gas but I can tolerate it. Down 16.8 lbs since the surgery (yeah!) :thumbup:Today is day 9 post-op and I am feeling so much better. Still a gas but I can tolerate it. Down 16.8 lbs since the surgery (yeah!) ]]> heather48 http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/71085/blog13183.html http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/66363/blog13182.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:50:24 GMT I am eating more. I know that my restriction has left. I am eating more and more. I even went to the bakery today. I usually make good choices everyday. I have gone to my doctor several times over the past few months and he won't fill me. He thinks I am doing great. I am hungry. My hunger has not left. I am suppose to be at 3.75cc in my 10cc band. I dont think I even have 2.5cc.
I don't know what else to do or say for him
to see that I really do need a fill. I have lost each appt. and when I go back I think it is to my benefit for me to be the same weight.
I really dont want to get a fill before the holiday next week. I do have a fill appt set up for Dec 1 st. I have to pray every night that when I see him on my next visit he will agree that I DO need a FILL. I went out for lunch the other day with a friend and ordered a entree. It came with a soup and salad before the dish arrived. I was able to eat the soup, then the whole salad (eating SLOW) and then ate probably 2 cups of the main entree. I have never been able to do that since I reached around 2.5 cc in my band. HELP !!! I don't want to gain......:smile2: ]]> EileenMary http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/66363/blog13182.html http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/78422/blog13181.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:03:02 GMT I had a wonderful weekend. My mom came in town on Friday and we stayed up late talking. She is one of the only people that knows of my Lap Band decision, so we talked about that a lot. We had a nice Saturday shopping and lazing around. There was a small incident in the Kohl's restroom where we learned that fiber granola bars make you gassy. I haven't laughed that hard in a LONG time!

Sunday was my confirmation as a Catholic. Religion is deeply personal for many people as it is with me. But I'm so blessed to have had my religious journey this year as I feel that it has helped to give me the strength to make this life changing decision.

I took Monday off to spend with Mom, so I have been crazy busy at work this week. Tuesday afternoon was my first appointment with my surgeon! I just have to coordinate with my mom since she is going to come help me out and I will have it done late January. It will be such a weight lifted once the final plans are made.

Today, I finally had a chance to look at the pictures from my confirmation. HOLY COW! I know I'm fat. That is why I have made this decision. But, man, I just forget how I big I am until I see a picture. When I look in the mirror, I see a big person, but I honestly don't see how big I really am. It made me very sad for a brief moment, but then I just felt good that I have made this decision.

I look forward to the day where I LOVE to have my picture taken!! :thumbup: ]]> LoseIt! http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/78422/blog13181.html