The first check was waiting for me when I got home from work on Friday. So...I have made the surgery appointment (Thursday, June 25), paid the deposit and made our flight reservations.
My younger daughter will take us to the airport and she and her husband will take care of Simon (my boxer) while I'm gone. My older daughter will pick us up when we get home.
Just a couple more things to get done before I go: 1) Shop for liquids/protein shakes, etc. 2) Look on Craigslist for a good used trea
Now, in as much as it is true that I have never met a cake that I didn't like, it is even more truly stated that Birthday Cake in particular is my keenest adversary of ALL cakes. Perhaps it's the emotion one of these frothy, frosting layered confections evokes that makes it nearest and dearest to my heart as my own birthday was, again, a huge cause for celebration with all my Italian family in attendance laden with gifts. But, here again, it is the cake, that is the centerpiece of the festivity,
When I was a kid growing up in a big Italian family in NY there was always an excuse for a celebration where there was A LOT of food. On a regular basis, the family got together on Sunday for a huge Italian meal which always consisted of a pasta dish...being spaghetti or lasagna and a nice big pot roast with potatoes, carrots and celery on the side and boat loads of rich gravy to soak up with bread. To create a balanced meal, our "greens" dish was ensalada, (salad) with tomatoes, cucumbers, a
Surprize. My family decided (Lets GO Camping!) So I did not get down to the 235 I had hoped for but I did maintain 240 lbs so that is ok.
I am back from Mexico now. My band was place 4-5 pm on the 19th. this puts me just about 4 days post op. I do know when I was in the hospital the night of the 19th and day of the 20th the pain was more of what I expected. I felt pretty good. Mostly like I had done 100 sit-ups there for my abdomen was totally sore. but it was bearable. I thought my left should
First meeting went well...it helped that we had history with each other, I think. The initial 3-hour meeting was knocked down to a little less than 2 because of that history and the fact that I'm already comfortable with her.
I am REALLY excited to see some of the changes that she's helping me map out. Already could tell a difference this morning...did my 'house laps' before I got on the computer to play WoW.
Going to concentrate initially on the 'get moving' part of the transformation. Aft
So...I am not telling *everyone* what I am doing. My boss and fellow employees at job #1 just know that I'm flying to San Diego with Linda. My kids and their husbands know and they are VERY excited for me. A few people at job #2 know (one there just had Gastric Bypass about six months ago, and she is TOTALLY jacked for me!). Linda knows (she's been banded since October of '06 and she's offered to go with me for the surgery).
Today, I told Mandi. She doesn't want me to do it. Thinks it's
I’ve slowed down on my blog. Here is the latest. I am so happy to have this lap band. Really, I am so happy. My hope for a skinny future is on my mind, and I am working toward a goal. Eating healthier and having portion control is huge for me. Really I thought this in between time would be harder for me, not saying it is not hard. To my surprise I have not stuffed my face uncontrollably or done anything crazy. This fact makes me feel good. I am drinking 60 oz or water a day or more and th
For those few and far between people who actually read this blog, you may have noticed I am slowing down on my initial spurt and outpouring of psychological literary sticking plasters. This is not because I am getting bored with the process of scribing my thoughts down or that I am filling my time with more fulfilling activities. It is simply because I seem to be getting used to this whole new world of eating to live and not living to eat. The “new experiences” are now relatively few and far be
Surgery on 19th, flyig on 18th- My mom is flying from Newyork to be with my kids while I go. She will be here on the 16th at 7pm. All has been done.
I have been drinking 2 meals and eating one with the family. since monday and have lost 6 pounds as of this morning (friday)which puts me at 239lbs. I will do the same today. Starting saturday I will go full liquids to flush the fats and prep for surgery even more.
I hope to be at 235 lbs before surgery. Here to hoping and trying.
Well this is 3rd day preop and I havent stuck to it at all.
Today has been an emotional roller coaster. My inlaws are not going to support me in getting the lap band. They feel it is dangerous and expensive, and an excuse for not having the self disipline to follow thru with a Biblical way of eating. I know I have these issues that is why I need the lap band. To put me back in control of this mess! My mom is willint to fly to Oregon from NewYork to watch the kids. She has seen my battle wi
Day 2 of Pre- OP
I weighed in this morning @ 243 lbs which is 2 lbs lost forever.
It is so nice to know with all of my heart that this is the last time I will have to loose these pounds. I have spent all of my adult life gaining and loosing weight it is a relief to think this battle is won now all I have to do is give it time to catch up with the health that is to become.
Verse of the day-
Think of ways to encourage one another to outbursts of love and good deeds. HEBREWS 10:24
Breakfast-
so me and mom went to breakfast together for mother's day! i got her some clothes and i made her a card. yep, MADE! it took me all day to make too. I'll scan it soon so I can show it. I drew it and everything. it's really nice i impressed myself..anyway mom really wants to go to Hawaii. I was like ooooOO let's go then! she goes yes we will when you get to your goal weight that's your incentive. i was like haha how weird with the incentives lately...
i love it because i just keep on losing weigh
PRE OP diet- one week before LAPBAND Surgery- IM so excited!
Breakfast- Veggie Soup Broth
Snack- 1/2 Peanut butter Sandwhich, 1/2 gram cracker
Lunch- Veggie Soup - onions, garlic, carrots, celery, parsley- salt & Pepper
boiled and blended-
Snack- Peach & Banana Smoothy
Dinner- Veggie Soup - onions, garlic, carrots, celery, parsley- salt & Pepper
boiled and blended-
I noticed food is starting to run right thru me. Has anyone else noticed this on the pre op?
yep, feeling he
I have been banded! Need I say anything more?
This is the greatest gift. It could be considereda life time of gifts! The gift that keeps on giving! I got it!
I am on the final phase of my post-op diet! Thank goodness!
I am staying steady at the weight I had my surgery. I may vary a lbs/kg or two, but not much.
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!
Well, I am just over a week off from flying to San Diego. This whole trip to Mexico will be an brand new adventure! I am SOOOOO excited!
I was going to take the trip with my mom to get my Lapband from Dr. Kelly. She offered to come with me not to get her own lapband but as moral support. Well, as money seems to flow( or not flow) I just cant afford the extra ticket.
Is there anyone out there woh happens to be going at the same time?
I am not to worried, I know God has a plan. Maybe I will m
A NEW LIFE! Life full of Health, Energy, Thankfulness and Joy! I look forward to being able to keep up with my kids!
Come with me on my LAP BAND Journey. I have found the most amazing Doctor in the World! Dr. Ramos Kelly is absolutely FANOMINAL!!
I have tried everything……. You all have heard it.. Low carb diet, high Protein diet, low calorie diet, juice diet, rice diet, and don’t forget the all time favorite cabbage soup diet. NONE of it helped.
What about pills? WOW! Hydroxy cut, Lipozin
-i haven't eaten in two days. I've completely lost my appetite.
-i hate gio because he hurts me to no end.
-he told me he never thinks i'm going to ever get to 150lbs..i was so pissed when he said that i wanted to jump across the table and strangle him. he of all people know how difficult this is for me and sitting there belittling me is not going to help me with anything!
-I told him first of all i've already lost 135lbs so 45lbs is NOTHING! then he goes it's easy to lose 100 or so lbs wh
Let's talk about poop. Being the mom of a baby or toddler has brought a new subject to my conversation. Poop!
The first phase of the liquid diet I noticed my bowel movements to be "loose." Then I would go a day inbetween movement. Which felt stange. I have been a once a day pooper for a long while, sometimes twice. I know TMI but I have found lots of bandsters are superised at the lack of poo. I was! The first good poo came the second week of the liquid diet. I was pleasantly suprise
Well in 7 more days I will be finished with my post op diet. I am counting down. I am doing "pretty good" but not scoring 100%. I've had my cheat moments.
Here is a list of my cheats.
1 slice of banana (this caused mild chest pain and major spit) 4 days after surgery (dumb a$$)
1/2 cup of mash potatoes
3 sticks of string cheese (at different times)
3 bites of a cookie
1/2 cup of tuna helper (that I did not finish)
1 bite of bread
1 slice of hot dog (I chewed and spit)
graham cracker
Here is a list of items I packed for the trip.
Liquid Tylenol
Gas-X strips / Beano drops
Unisom sleep melts (I have trouble sleeping)
Neosporin plus pain relief
Heating Pad
Thermal care (for the flight home)
Benefiber powder
Stool softener
BlackBerry and charger.
Book to read.
Cashiers Check
Paperwork/Health survey.
Green Tea to go ( I am taking a few of each kind.)
Crystal Light plus protein to go
Special K Protien water to go.
Wyler's Instant boullion Chicken "granules"
(Ve
I’ve gone and done it. I have become a hugely annoying member of the Reformed Church of Eating. And, I’m really aggravated with myself for becoming so.One of my primal vexations in life is the irksome need some people have to spread the word on their own beliefs and religions. Don’t get me wrong - if you believe in a god on high or a holy mushroom that sits at the bottom of your garden, I am fine with that and wish you well in your quest for finding a meaning to life - but please, for the love
Okay here is the run down. I was the first one to have surgery on Friday 4/24/09! (Which was awesome!) I was in by 10 and back in my room by 10:30. Walking by 11ish. I decided to stay at the Marriott with my mom, and was back at the hotel by 4 ish. Had no gas pains. None! I don't know if this has anything to do with the price of rice, but I took Beano gas drops as I was leaving or room before surgery and took gas-x strips the day of my surgery. Like I said, I don't know if that had anything to d
Well, it has been 11 days post-op. It is going pretty good. I have had a few small cheats, but for the most part I am doing liquids. Really thought soup would be more yummy than it is. I am beginning to feel hungry. Not bad, just a mild hunger.
I struggle to not eat when I cook my family there meals. I've asked my husband to pitch in to help, but he doesn't seem to want to. Bummer. He has a few times, but he isn't the cook so it's hard on him too.
I have moments when I just want to e
