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Its been along time since i have been on here, but I'm updating now. I went from 285 or so to 185. In 7 months, WOW, i feel great, and my self esteem has gotten better. I am a strong fighter, and i am very driven person., I don't give up on anything. Its not a quick fixer, so if you are thinking that, DON'T BOTHER. I still exercise, and have to work hard. I don't eat, nothing I'm not suppose to do. I go strictly by the books. I listen to everything the doctor tells me to do, and what he may advise me to do.

If anyone has any questions about anything to do with lap band just send me a message.

I have been out from lap band about 3 months, and I'm down 51 pounds. Its exciting, the only thing I'm struggling with is restriction, really i feel that i have none. I can pretty much eat what i want , but i don't. I learned that this is a tool and i have to use my head to think now. I don't want to be back where i was. Its hard, but I'm a strong person, i will fight till the end. I pray that restricion gets better over time, everyone is different though.


I went from size 22/24 down to 16/18 in bottoms, its great. I wasn't in this size 7 years ago. I want to be healthy for my baby girl. I want to go to six flags and fit in the seat. I want to wear a bathing suit , and not worry about who's looking, and be one sexy momma. LOL Its slow but the journey so far has been worth it. DON'T GIVE UP

Surgery went great, it took about 3 hours for the total surgery with recovery and all. I was so sick after words with nausea(hurt like *#!!) Now I'm so freakin tired of liquids, and soup. YUCK YUCK YUCK. I have had smoothies and they kick butt. I feel at times that why did i do this. I know that it will pay off is what i keep telling myself though.

I start soft foods, on Monday. YIPPEE have not want potatoes so much in my life LOL.
This has definitely been life changing for me. I pray that i keep doing well.

As of this week I have lost 13 pounds, and counting. I have 100 pounds to loose. so i guess some of that is gone. I'm so excited.

I will share more when i get my first Fill. Good luck to me LOL~~~~~~~

BERRIES AND CREAM

1 scoop of vanilla whey protein
1 scoop of ice
1 lil can of pineapple juice(cook in boiling water)
1 handful mixed berries


BANNANA BREAD SHAKE

2 scoops of whey protein
1 bannana
1/2 c quaker oatmeal(cook in boiling water)
3/4 kellog bran flakes
1 bottle water
**ADD SPLENDA**
MIX ALL TOGETHER WELL, UNTIL WELL BLENDED


STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE PROTEIN SHAKES

10 OZ WATER
8 Frozen strawberries(individaual)
4 tbs low fat sourcream
1.5 oz of whey protein

MIX ALL TOGETHER WELL,AND SERVE

I was really getting impatient i guess you could say, i was worried that something had went wrong. Beverly called me yesterday afternoon, and say your APPROVED. I just starting crying. For me this has been a roller coaster experience, and now my dream, and yes my dream has come true. At least I'm going to get help now. All my life i have struggled with weight and now i have a fighting chance. I will be having surgery April 29Th, which will be my band birthday .  Most people don't understand why I'm so excited about surgery, but they are not in my shoes, and never  will probably understand where I'm coming from.

What made this in to reality about 2 weeks or so, I went to my daughters school, and this boy asked my daughter why is your momma so fat. It broke my heart. Of course, i didn't break down in front of her. but i did after i left. So yes it hurts, and most the time I'm a strong person. That one day i let my emotions get to me.


So, now its time for my new life to begin. I wish all that is trying to have WLS don't give up, keep trying.

I will keep you updated on my process. It probably will be awhile before i write on my blog, but i will keep it updated on my process.

I will also post before and after pictures.

THANKS for all the support guys, and I'm here to support the future banders.

Okay as of Tuesday, April 21st at 7:oo still havent heard anything about insurance. Gosh i having being very patient up until this point. Im not doing so well. In the back of your mind your wondering what is going on with the insurance thing. You think the worse. I have tried cleaning, cooking, washing,and anything else i can think of to keep my mind occupied. Its not WORKING. Yes im very ready to find out what in the heck is going on.

Well Dr. Biltons nurse called today and said that they had all of my papers and they were going to submit today or tomm. for the insurance. So please pray that all goes well for me. Beverly said that i would know something within 2 days, so im very anxious as all would be. I pray that all goes as plans.

We all know Blue Cross though they dont like paying, so maybe they will give some slack here.

I will update with a surgery date soon.

Okay, I have told you about my journey so far. I am done with everything im supposed to do before submittance to the insurance company. I talked to the dietician and had last appoinment with Doctor before sugery. My paperwork has been faxed to Beverly for her to submit to insurance. So its  a waiting game now. It was Sent 4/17 so guess we will see how long it will take.  Hopefully not long.

Well i will update soon, and please pray this will go fast~~~

I got a letter from my biatric coordinator Friday letting me know that I have an appointment Thursday the 9th. I will be meeting with the Dietitian and with the Doctor. This is the last visit I will have before surgery. I don't yet have a date, hopefully that will come next. I still have one more visit to go for my weigh ins and then they will submit to Insurance. I am telling anyone that is reading this, its a long Journey, but I keeping thinking in the end it will be worth it.

On Thursday, here is the layout. I will go and and stay a hour and half with the pre-op class and discuss things for surgery, Then, after the dietitian will come in for a couple of hours (said take lots of notes) so when we get done. We go one on one with the doctor in a private setting. I'm excited and nervous all at the same time.

I am just curious on this day will they give me a date for surgery. I will update soon. Thanks for all the support. Soon will be on the LOOSING SIDE, never in my life have i wanted to be so much of a looser until now. If anyone has any questions about my journey so far please contact me. I will help as much as possible.

I talked to the Nurse with Dr. Bilton and things are looking better. I have finished everything i need to finish, accept redo labs. They told me at the Doctor office when I called, to go get blood work and I did not need to do it yet., so now i have to redo all that stuff. It sucks to. Also, i have  to go to support group at  least 2 times.


She proceeded to say I should be having surgery the end of April or beginning of May. I'm excited for this long journey to be over. I know that it will be worth it.


I will update soon.