nomorejigglybits
Change and what it brings...
Aug 17, 2009
I have always been afraid of change. Well...maybe afraid is the wrong word. I dislike change. I am one of those girls that likes everything planned out and once I get used to something, I like to stay the course. Now, don't get me wrong...I know that some change is good. Seasons change. Styles change. Trends change. That's not what I have a problem with...it's more of a change in my routine I tend to balk at and frown upon. As with most mothers, my day runs like a well greased wheel. Everyday has it's own routine and everyone has their own schedule. And, if something goes wrong, it's like a domino effect and your day ends up being a jumbled mess. I always talk of rolling with the punches when it comes to my lapband and I got to thinking that rolling with punches in everyday life might bring me the same success as it has with the band.
I am an advocate on research something until you get computer blindness and your fingers cramp up. This goes for anything from purchases to school projects. So, you can imagine that once I decided on WLS I spent three solid months doing laborious research on what would work best for me and my family. When the lapband was decide for me (long story) due to medical reasons, I threw myself to even more research until I was comfortable with the choice. I have a HUGE three ring binder with ideas, recipes, advice, and notes from the doctor. This is my WLS Bible. I reference it whenever I have a pressing question...like what medicine to take when I have a cold, ect ect. All my research has accumulated in this binder and I would be lost without out it. Or so I thought...
My husband cleaned the kitchen cabinets (audible gasp from all the ladies) one weekend while I was at work and put it in the garage. Of course, he didn't tell me where he put it and I tore the house apart looking for it and couldn't find it for weeks. But..I survived. I rolled with it. And..I was successful. The old, 294 pound Amanda would have used the missing binder as an excuse to cheat or binge, or go out to eat something bad, but the new 219 pound Amanda was just fine. I am changing one of the worst habits and personal flaws that I have had all my life..I am being flexible. I used this as a starting point to also change some other things in my life. I am distancing myself for negative people, I am trying new things, I am putting myself "out" there in places I would never before have. I changed my exercise routine to incorporate dancing. I changed my work schedule. I changed my attitude towards life in general. I am coming to the conclusion that I like change and even though it's a bit scary, it's a new adventure that I know I would not have taken if I hadn't gotten the lapband. I thought by getting the band all that would change would be my appearance and health. I was so wrong. It has changed so much more than that. In fact, I think I have changed more on the inside than on the outside. The way I look at situations and other people is totally different. I feel different too. I feel more..if you can understand that. I feel deeper, harder, and longer. I think the reason I was so against change before this that I was afraid I wouldn't be able to do something difference because of my weight. Or that I would be rejected.
I hope change brings me more and more opportunities to become a better person. To be more flexible and forthcoming. I already feel I have become a better wife, mother, and friend because I care more about myself. Hopefully, like many things in nature, I will change into something incredible and at the end of this journey I will have found something in myself that I will be proud of..not just because of the weight loss, but because I will have become something better.
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I am an advocate on research something until you get computer blindness and your fingers cramp up. This goes for anything from purchases to school projects. So, you can imagine that once I decided on WLS I spent three solid months doing laborious research on what would work best for me and my family. When the lapband was decide for me (long story) due to medical reasons, I threw myself to even more research until I was comfortable with the choice. I have a HUGE three ring binder with ideas, recipes, advice, and notes from the doctor. This is my WLS Bible. I reference it whenever I have a pressing question...like what medicine to take when I have a cold, ect ect. All my research has accumulated in this binder and I would be lost without out it. Or so I thought...
My husband cleaned the kitchen cabinets (audible gasp from all the ladies) one weekend while I was at work and put it in the garage. Of course, he didn't tell me where he put it and I tore the house apart looking for it and couldn't find it for weeks. But..I survived. I rolled with it. And..I was successful. The old, 294 pound Amanda would have used the missing binder as an excuse to cheat or binge, or go out to eat something bad, but the new 219 pound Amanda was just fine. I am changing one of the worst habits and personal flaws that I have had all my life..I am being flexible. I used this as a starting point to also change some other things in my life. I am distancing myself for negative people, I am trying new things, I am putting myself "out" there in places I would never before have. I changed my exercise routine to incorporate dancing. I changed my work schedule. I changed my attitude towards life in general. I am coming to the conclusion that I like change and even though it's a bit scary, it's a new adventure that I know I would not have taken if I hadn't gotten the lapband. I thought by getting the band all that would change would be my appearance and health. I was so wrong. It has changed so much more than that. In fact, I think I have changed more on the inside than on the outside. The way I look at situations and other people is totally different. I feel different too. I feel more..if you can understand that. I feel deeper, harder, and longer. I think the reason I was so against change before this that I was afraid I wouldn't be able to do something difference because of my weight. Or that I would be rejected.
I hope change brings me more and more opportunities to become a better person. To be more flexible and forthcoming. I already feel I have become a better wife, mother, and friend because I care more about myself. Hopefully, like many things in nature, I will change into something incredible and at the end of this journey I will have found something in myself that I will be proud of..not just because of the weight loss, but because I will have become something better.
I can't belive this has happened.
Jul 06, 2009
I just wanted to take time and reflect on the last three months. I started my pre-op diet April 10th 2009 with the idea in my head that I would try my best and if I didn't get to my goal weight, then at least I would be healthier. I originally wanted an RNY, in fact, I had my heart set on it and was DEAD SET against a lap-band. I wanted to loose all this weight and I wanted to do it quick. I talked my Dr into it, even though he was strongly suggesting a lap-band (because of my age and I have three small kids, etc). Fast forward to the pre-op testing and the EGD confirmed my worst fear...gastric ulcers. This ruled out the RNY and I was devastated. I cried and cried and was mad and upset and really just threw a good ol' fashion temper tantrum. I got over it. I got on OH and I got on the Lap-band board. By the next week I okay with it and by my surgery I was excited about it. I am not an overly religious person, but I am spiritual and I believe that fate/God/divine being works in mysterious ways. In fact, if you take time to follow the signs, the best choices are made for you. I know that doesn't make any sense, but I feel like those damn gastric ulcers saved me from a bad choice. I can honestly say that I have thrown myself into this new lifestyle. I have given it my ALL and everyday I thank heaven that I did this for myself. Never in my life have I been as proud of MYSELF as I am right now. It's hard to be proud of yourself when you are morbidly obese. Even if you have accomplished great things with your family, career, financially, it is still hard to look at yourself in the mirror. I have three of the most beautiful children in the world, and my career is great, but it wasn't enough. I felt like a failure because I couldn't get control of myself.
As of today, I have lost 57lbs. I am 37 lbs away from the coveted "onederland". I am very close to being a size 14. Not only that, but I am doing things that I haven't done in years. I have slid down water slides, sang karaoke, and worn a sundress out in public. I feel invincible and this is the best feeling in the world. I hope that in two more months I will be writing something this positive again. I am POSITIVE that I will reach my goal and I think I will reach it within a year. I am on my way to finding myself under all this fat that I have surrounded myself with. I am proud. I am excited. I am sure. And the best part is...I can see my new self (body and soul) reflected in my children's eyes. And I know that this journey is just starting. Later this month I will ride a roller coaster for the first time in over 10 years. It just keeps getting better and better.
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As of today, I have lost 57lbs. I am 37 lbs away from the coveted "onederland". I am very close to being a size 14. Not only that, but I am doing things that I haven't done in years. I have slid down water slides, sang karaoke, and worn a sundress out in public. I feel invincible and this is the best feeling in the world. I hope that in two more months I will be writing something this positive again. I am POSITIVE that I will reach my goal and I think I will reach it within a year. I am on my way to finding myself under all this fat that I have surrounded myself with. I am proud. I am excited. I am sure. And the best part is...I can see my new self (body and soul) reflected in my children's eyes. And I know that this journey is just starting. Later this month I will ride a roller coaster for the first time in over 10 years. It just keeps getting better and better.
Shakes...
Jan 07, 2009
The list - 50 Protein Shake Recipes. Enjoy.
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Supreme
2 scoops chocolate protein powder
375ml/12fl. oz water
4-6 ice cubes
1 tbsp heavy cream
1 tbsp peanut butter
- Mocha
2 scoops chocolate protein powder
185ml / 6fl. oz water
4-6 ice cubes
2 tbsp heavy cream
185ml / 6fl. oz coffee
- Chocolate Banana
2 scoops chocolate protein powder
375ml/12fl. oz water
4-6 ice cubes
1 banana
1 tbsp heavy cream
- Choc Banana Nut
2 scoops chocolate protein powder
1/2 banana (can be frozen)
1 tbsp cashew butter
- Chocolate Cake
2 scoops chocolate protein powder
375ml/12fl. oz water
4-6 ice cubes
1 tbsp heavy cream
1 tbsp coconut cream
- Chocolate Almond Delight
2 scoops chocolate protein powder
375ml/12fl. oz water
4-6 ice cubes
12-15 raw almonds (or a tbsp almond butter)
1/2 tbsp coconut extract
honey or stevia
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Truffle
2 scoops chocolate protein powder
4-6 ice cubes
1 tbsp peanut butter
500ml/16fl. oz milk
- Mr. T
2 scoops chocolate protein powder
4-6 ice cubes
3 egg whites (raw)
1 banana
500ml/16fl. oz milk
- Peanut Butter And Banana
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
100g almond flakes
1 tbsp peanut butter
500ml/16fl. oz milk
1/2 banana (can be frozen)
1 tbsp honey or stevia
- Banana
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
4-6 ice cubes
1 banana
185ml / 6fl. oz milk
1 tbsp flaxseed, soy and almond mix
1 tsp Golden Syrup
few drops vanilla essence/extract
1 tbsp low fat natural yoghurt (optional) - Banana-Orange-Strawberry
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
6 strawberries, frozen
1/2 banana, frozen
185ml / 6fl. oz water
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tbsp. skim milk powder
1 tsp. flax oil (optional) - Strawberry Banana
2 scoops chocolate protein powder
185ml / 6fl. oz water
4-6 ice cubes
8 strawberries - Super Healthy Honey Banana
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
375ml/12fl. oz water
3/4 cup natural yoghurt
1 banana
1 tsp flaxseed oil
2 tbsp honey or stevia
- Banana/Peanut Butter
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
185ml / 6fl. oz milk
1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
1/4 - 1/2 banana - Banana-Strawberry Smoothie
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
6 strawberries, frozen
1 banana
1 tbsp. skim milk powder
1 1/4 cup water
1 tsp flaxseed oil (optional) - Banana Almond Creme
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1 banana
4-6 ice cubes
185ml / 6fl. oz milk
10 almonds
- Chocolate Strawberry Blast
2 scoops chocolate protein powder
4-6 ice cubes
185ml / 6fl. oz water
8 strawberries - Blueberry Blaster
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
4-6 ice cubes
185ml / 6fl. oz water
20-30 blueberries - Orange Vanilla
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
4-6 ice cubes
250ml / 8fl. oz orange juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 banana (can be frozen)
2-3 frozen strawberries
1 tsbp honey or stevia - Berry Good
2 scoops raspberry protein powder
4-6 ice cubes
4 strawberries
15 blueberries
500ml/16fl. oz milk
- Almond Blast
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
375ml/12fl. oz milk
1/2 cup of dry oatmeal
1/2 cup of raisins
12 shredded almonds
1 tbsp peanut butter - Strawberry Macadamia
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1 cup strawberry yogurt
6 shredded macadamia nuts - Peanut Brittle
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
4-6 ice cubes
1 tbsp sugar-free instant butterscotch pudding mix, dry
1 tbsp peanut butter
185ml / 6fl. oz water or milk
- The Incredible Hulk
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
4-6 ice cubes
1/2 tbsp sugar-free pistachio pudding mix
1 mint leaf or a few drops peppermint extract (optional)
1 few drops green food colouring (optional)
185ml / 6fl. oz water or milk
- Oatmeal Meal Replacement
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1 cup cooked oatmeal
3 dashes cinnamon
1/8 cup sugar free maple syrup
1 tbsp chopped almonds (or flaxseed oil or natural peanut butter)
375ml/12fl. oz water or milk
- Cinnamon Roll
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
4-6 ice cubes
1 tbsp sugar-free instant vanilla pudding
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp imitation vanilla (or 1/4 tsp extract)
1 tbsp honey or stevia
few dashes butter flavor sprinkles or butter-flavor extract
185ml / 6fl. oz water or milk
- Tropical Treat
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
185ml / 6fl. oz water
1/2 banana (can be frozen)
2 tbsp low fat sour cream
1 tsp coconut extract
1 tbsp honey or stevia
- Rock N’ Roll
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
375ml/12fl. oz water
3/4 cup of natural yoghurt
1 banana
1 tsp flaxseed oil
1 tbsp honey or stevia
- Fruit Smoothie
2 scoops strawberry protein powder
4-6 ice cubes
4 large strawberries
blueberries ( a small handful)
water (just a few drops)
1 tbsp honey or stevia
- Pineapple Power
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1 cup of pineapple juice
3 strawberries
1 banana
1 tsp yoghurt
- High Energy
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
375ml/12fl. oz water
2-3 ice cubes
10 strawberries (fresh or frozen)
1 tbsp flax seed oil
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp honey or stevia
- Raspberry Chocolate
2 scoops chocolate protein powder
4-6 ice cubes
185ml / 6fl. oz milk
8 raspberries - Raspberry Rhubarb Magic
1/4-1/2 cup frozen chopped rhubarb
1/4-1/2 cup frozen raspberries - Tropical Delight
2 scoops strawberry protein powder
1 cup mixed berries
1 cup of orange juice
4-6 ice cubes - Wild Berry Boost
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
4-6 ice cubes
8 raspberries
4 strawberries
15 blueberries
500ml/16fl. oz milk
- Strawberry Cheesecake
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
375ml/12fl. oz water
8 frozen strawberries
4 tbsp low fat sour cream
1 tbsp honey or stevia
- Pineapple Blast
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
4-6 ice cubes
375ml/12fl. oz water
1/2 cup pineapple chunks - Blueberry Dream
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
375ml/12fl. oz water
1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
2 tsp flaxseed oil
1 tbsp honey or stevia
- Peaches and Cream
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
185ml / 6fl. oz water
1 ripe peach
2 tbsp low fat sour cream
1 tbsp honey or stevia
- Vanilla Banana Cream
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
4-6 ice cubes
185ml / 6fl. oz water or milk
1 banana - Vanilla Nut
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1/4 cup oatmeal
1 tbsp cashew butter
1/2 tsp cinnamon - Vanilla Ice Ice Baby
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
4-6 ice cubes
375ml/12fl. oz milk
1/2 banana (can be frozen)
185ml / 6fl. oz water
1 tsp flaxseed oil
- Cottage Cheese and Fruit
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
500ml/16fl. oz milk
4-6 ice cubes
2 cups no-fat cottage cheese
1/2 cup non-fat, reduced-sugar vanilla yogurt
scoop of your favorite fruit
1 tbsp honey or stevia
- Cherry Ripe
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1/4-1/2 frozen banana
1/4-1/2 cup frozen black cherries - Apple Cinnamon
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1/2-1 cup of chopped frozen apple
1 tsp cinnamon - Banana-Berry Smoothie
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1/2 pear, cored
1/2 banana, frozen
1/4 cup frozen blueberries or frozen mixed berries
1 tbsp. skim milk powder
375ml/12fl. oz water
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. flax oil (optional)
- Apricot Fantasy
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1- 2 small apricots
4-6 ice cubes
1/4 cup raw almonds
1/2 tsp almond extract
- Egg gainer
2 scoops protein powder
4-6 ice cubes
4 egg whites
1 tbsp peanut butter
185ml / 6fl. oz water
- Weight Gainer 1
2 scoops protein powder
375ml/12fl. oz water
1/2 cup raw almonds
1/2 banana (can be frozen)
1 tbsp honey or stevia
- Weight Gainer 2
2 scoops chocolate protein powder
375ml/12fl. oz water
2 bananas or 2 scoops YAM Power
3 tbsp peanut butter
1 tbsp honey or stevia
Some info for myself
Nov 25, 2008
Hospital List for Your Weight Loss Surgery Courtesy of Moni
- Lip balm / chap stick…for the dry lips when you can’t have ice chips
- Baby wipes or antibacterial wipes to freshen up
- Trial size baby lotion or favorite lotion
- Small shampoo and conditioner
- Brush, hair ties
- Toothbrush and paste …the hospital provides some but it tastes horrible
- Deodorant
- Insurance card and living will or health care proxy, medication list
- Your own pillow w/colored case (this will be handy for the ride home too)
- Loose clothes to wear home and a good pair of non slip sole slip on shoes…you will hate to bend over to put on shoes
- Camera in case you want to document the journey …this is an optional item
- Phone numbers in case you want to call family/friends
- Sanitary napkins (a lot of women will start their cycle right after surgery)
- Eye covering (if light bothers you), earplugs (if noise bothers you)
- Pictures of family or loved ones…This is an optional item
- Small fan …this is an optional item
- Get some type of long wooden spoon or something you can wrap toilet tissue around. If that doesn't work, get a family member to help wipe.
- A robe and house shoes to walk in the hall after surgery
- Some reading material like magazines…you won’t get through a book with all the drugs they have you on.
- CPAP machine (if Dr. requires it)
- Albuterol rescue inhaler
Pack your bag to go to the hospital and then remove HALF of that. You won't use it all!
Post-op List for Your Weight Loss Surgery
- Lots of small dishes to eat from
- Replace all the batteries in things you use regularly (TV control, VCR controls, cordless phone, etc)
- Buy yourself a small bag of sugar-free peppermints. These are great if your queasy post-op or peppermint tea. Hot tea is a great help in the morning to relax your new pouch.
- Small plastic dishes for freezing and or refrigerating left -overs
- Small spoons and forks
- Extra measuring cups and spoons
- Vitamin e oil for dry stomach skin
- Foods that can be eaten post op. Bottled water ,baby apple juice (Dole,),instant breakfast, no sugar added popsicles, jell-o pudding, some type of protein powder, gatorade ,chicken broth, instant mashed potatoes.
- A good strainer to strain the chunks out of soup
- For those of you that don't have a shower seat, see if someone you know has one you can borrow (bleach the thing before using of course though) or purchase one if possible. Make sure if you are borrowing one that it has rubber grips on the feet of it though that are in good shape. You certainly don't want to slip and fall in the shower
- One of those grabbers that you can pick things up off the floor
- Whatever vitamins and supplements you plan on taking
- Protein shakes and shaker cups
- Bags of ice…for getting in fluids and making shakes cold
- Mederma or scar gone to heal incisions
- Food processor or magic bullet to blend the food
Here we go!
Nov 25, 2008
Well friends...I just made my first appointment with Dr. Kim (the BS). And...good news! Aetna only requires three months of supervised diet and NUT. I thought it was going to be six months so this is great! 
I am soooo ready to start this journey! y only worrie is my job and what to tell them. Any suggestions? I know that they are going to make a fuss, but I have the PTO needed and FMLA, so they can't say too much. This is for me anyway...not them. I guess I should tell ya'll my starting weight. Drumroll...
286lbs. Boo. But my highest weight was like, 292..so..yeah. But today is the first day of my amazing journey! I will keep ya'll posted after I have the first appointment next week!
Much love
I am soooo ready to start this journey! y only worrie is my job and what to tell them. Any suggestions? I know that they are going to make a fuss, but I have the PTO needed and FMLA, so they can't say too much. This is for me anyway...not them. I guess I should tell ya'll my starting weight. Drumroll...
286lbs. Boo. But my highest weight was like, 292..so..yeah. But today is the first day of my amazing journey! I will keep ya'll posted after I have the first appointment next week! Much love
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Grand Prairie, TX
Location
47.3
BMI
Surgery
04/23/2009
Surgery Date
Nov 20, 2008
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