I got the Lap band put in 2009. I’d had it in place for five years and had pretty much always maintained or lost weight since getting the Lap band back in 2009. Prior to surgery I weighed 374 pounds. My lowest weight after getting the Lap band was 149. But to be fair I …
Bariatric surgery, Obesity, & Health
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Recently I was sent an email asking me some questions about my body following Lap band surgery, specifically if there was much extra skin. In my case, there really isn’t. That’s not to say there isn’t any, but there isn’t as much as I thought there would be. This picture of me wearing my new …
One year ago today my life changed. One year ago today is the day that I underwent lung surgery. At that time they thought it was cancer. Thankfully, it was not. I had half of my left lung removed, which is actually less than they thought they were going to have to remove. After surgery …
I had a nurse that came to the house the first week for wound care. The pain was incredible, the drugs barely took the edge off. My family and some friends were so wonderfully supportive, I don’t even know how I could have made it through without them. After surgery, and the unfilling of the …
So on Friday when we parted I was being discharged from the hospital and on my way to see Dr Hottie. If you missed Friday’s post just click to read it, it will only take a minute. That way you won’t feel like you’re sitting down to watch a movie or show and the first …
So when we parted ways yesterday I was screaming from the pain of having a chest tube removed. (If you missed yesterday’s post just click to read it – it will only take a minute and things will make more sense that way.) So the chest tube was removed. Just thinking about it now makes …
There’s a thing going around Facebook right now where you’re supposed to find the number 1 song from the day you were born and write how it’s relevant to you today. Well, the number 1 song on the day I was born was “Wild Thing” by The Troggs. I did not know until today that …
For those of you that don’t know, I had Lap Band surgery in April 2009. I was 374 pounds on the morning of surgery. I set goals along the way but all along my working goal was to get down to 200 pounds. My ultimate goal was to get down to 174 pounds. Some of …
I went to the surgeon’s office for a fill today. My last fill was in June. No Doctor Hottie today but I’m fortunate in that they all have fabulous personalities. So the doctor checked the band and gave me a small fill. He then confirmed how much weight I’ve lost. Yes folks, it’s official. I’VE …
I’ve just come from the land of hot. (Dr Hottie is what I call him.) I lost 18 pounds in the last six weeks, bringing me down to 244. I am no longer morbidly obese! I am so excited!
Almost wordless. One sentence. One year, 111 pounds and 55.5% of my body fat – all gone! Thanks for stopping by! If you have a picture up for Wordless Wednesday, leave your link below on Mr. Linky! Then head on over to From Val’s Kitchen, Here And There, What’s That Smell, Wordless Wednesday, Go Graham …
It’s official! I’VE OFFICIALLY LOST 100 POUNDS! Actually I’ve lost 102 pounds. I went to the surgeon’s office this afternoon for a fill. I cried when I saw the scale. Then I jumped off the scale, grabbed my phone and jumped back on to take a picture. I was on a scale that said I’d …
I went to the cardiologist yesterday for a checkup. I love the doctor but his waiting room is frequently crowded, between the patients, their belongings and maybe even a couple of portable oxygen concentrators. If you aren’t busy it’s a pretty safe bet that someone near you will try to strike up a conversation about …
A couple of people have emailed me asking how I’m feeling. Well, I can’t believe it’s been six months since surgery. I am so thrilled to be able to say that I have lost more than 75 pounds and weight less than 300 pounds. I haven’t weighed less than that since TJ was born. I …
I have never liked clothes shopping. All that trying on is a big pain in the ass. I especially hate trying on jeans. I’m not one of those people that likes jeans. I haven’t liked wearing jeans since I was about 18 years old. I haven’t liked anything I’ve worn in a long time, that …
Well, today I hit the three month mark. It’s hard to believe that it’s been three months since I had the Lap band surgery. I have lost fifty pounds since I began this journey. All in all I feel good. I have more energy. My knee and back have benefited greatly from the weight loss, …
One of the folks at Fruit2O read my review of their flavored water and offered me the chance to try their new line of flavored waters, Fruit2O Essentials. I’ve always enjoyed non-carbonated flavored waters. Since surgery I’ve been drinking more water then ever so I was looking forward to something new. Fruit2O Essentials is a …
I can’t believe it’s been nearly eight weeks since my Lap band surgery. I had my first fill in May. It wasn’t quite what I expected. It worked well for the first week but now I’m getting a little hungry at times (nothing requiring weight loss pills or anything). I think I need more restriction. …
I like to drink water. Since surgery I’ve been trying some different beverages, to mix up my routine. This week I tried Fruit2O Natural Lemon, courtesy of my Mom. Fruit2O comes in a variety of flavors including cherry, orange, tropical fruit, peach, lemon, strawberry, raspberry and grape. One serving of Fruit2O is eight ounces and …
My first Lap band fill was three days ago. After the fill the doc told me to only have liquids that day. That wasn’t a problem as I wasn’t hungry after the fill. That was the end of Lap Band hell for me, at least for this time around. Thank goodness I don’t feel like …
I’m not supposed to have caffeine as part of the post surgical diet I’m on. At work they drink regular coffee so I had to find an alternative. General Foods International makes French Vanilla Café, a flavored sugar free instant decaffeinated coffee that I decided to buy and bring to work. The French Vanilla Café …
I saw Dr Hottie the surgeon today. I had my six week follow up appointment and first Lap band fill. The first thing they did was weight me. Now I’ve been a bit hungry and eating for over a week. Not hungry and eating like before surgery, a lot less than that but more than …
Designer Whey graciously offered to help me in my endeavor to lose weight through bariatric surgery. They sent me two 4 pound containers of their Designer Whey Original Protein Powder in the strawberry flavor. I have been using Designer Whey Protein Powders exclusively since coming out of surgery. I haven’t mentioned it previously but until …