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A week after my partial unfill......
Nov 13, 2009
So, today makes a week after my partial (slight?) unfill. When I started eating solid foods again this week I felt like I had lost so much restriction and felt like I was eating so much. Thankfully, I am now feeling better restriction, although I am eating more than I did previously. I am actually ok with that for now. The good news in all of this is that I have upped my walking and actually walked to work every single day this week, which is a great accomplishment. I have not lost any more weight, but I haven't gained either. I am hoping that my extra exercise will help me lose more. I am scheduled for another visit with Dr V on 12/3 and may get a slight tweak in my fill, if my weight keeps steady dispite my increased exercise level.
After 2 Bad Stuck Episodes, A bit of an Unfill
Nov 06, 2009
Well, I have been having a rough go of it the last couple of days. I had 1/2 a hamburger (no bun) on Wednesday while at work with a co-worker and had a real bad stuck episode that lasted for a bit. The next day, I was stupid enough to think I could eat and had my regular oatmeal for breakfast and that did not sit too well and was uncomfortable for a good portion of the day. I went back to protein shakes last night and will be on them until Monday when I go on mushies for a couple of days. I went to see Dr Vaimakis today and had a little bit of an unfill. Thankfully, I feel way better today and I am doing well otherwise. My weight this morning at home was 191 lbs and my weight at Dr Vaimakis' office was 193 lbs (9 lbs down from my last visit with her on 9/28). So right now I am close to losing 60 lbs -- which made me more determined to keep my band in good working condition. I am about 8 lbs away from being half way through my journey (67.5 lbs). She really just took out a little bit, I am hoping to still have most of my restriction, but I will need to be more careful and be mindful of what I am eating, portion size and generally just slowing down. This darn band is going to teach me PATIENCE, whether I like it or not. 
No Longer Super Obese - Just Obese
Oct 20, 2009
Hi. Well I am down to 196 and I checked the BMI calculator on OH and I am no longer Super Obese (BMI is 39.6). Mind you, I started at a BMI of 50.5 so I am down almost 11 points!! YEAY! I am now OBESE. I am just seven months after surgery and I am so very happy to have undergone it. Its not easy, but its manageable. I am down 54 lbs. Getting to goal will probably take me close to 2 years and I am ok with that. I have an appt w/Dr Vaimakis later this month (I don't remember when UGH!), but I will keep you posted on that when it happens!
Tootles! Mimi
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Tootles! Mimi
6 Months, 10 days - 51 lbs gone and in "ONDERLAND"
Sep 28, 2009
Yes - Six months gone already. It went so fast, but I have been so busy with both jobs and other stresses at home/work that I let the milestone pass me by. Today I have a follow-up visit with Dr Vaimakis. I am hoping that her scale reads the same as mines - 199! Finally - I am under the 2s! My scale is usually below about 2lbs, so I might still be in the 2s at her office. Oh well, it is what it is. I am thinking of having a small "tweak" to the fill. I am not sure if I really do need one. I know what I need to do is get my fat ass to the gym which I have neglected to do for 2 months now. I need to quit saying it and "Just F'en Do It"!
I went to see my regular MD last week to get allergy meds and he was really happy with my progress. At that point, I was down 47 lbs (his scale). He thought it was great to lose 47 lbs in 6 months. Damn sure is! Especially since he was not particularly happy that I had gone this route. However, I know the proof is not losing the weight, it is KEEPING IT OFF. I have lost weight and gained back too many times, I am not singing any victory songs at this stage or maybe even ever.
My weight loss has been slow, so I know that the other 80 or so pounds that I need to shed will take much longer, especially if I am not exercising. For any newbies or interested people reading my blogs, the surgery is a tool -- we must work our tool for us to get the most benefit from it. That means doing the exercise thing, even if we hate it.
I will keep posting -- I am trying for at least 2 to 3 times a month.
Three Pounds Away from "Onderland"
Sep 02, 2009
Yeay! I weigh myself daily and for the past 3 days, I have been at 202. I am only 3 lbs away from "onderland". I haven't been weighing under 200 lbs in about probably 4-5 years. I am only 2 lbs away from my first goal of 50 lbs. I am hoping that I will get to onederland and my goal by sometime next week. My next goal after this will be the 75lb loss mark. I am so excited. The weightloss might be a little slower than if I had gone through the RNY, but I am happy with the progress thus far. I am slowly but surely gaining new healthier eating habits and I can climb upstairs and walk longer distances without always feeling winded. Not to mention that my sleep apnea and snoring have improved greatly. The weather here has been great and cooler and I am back on my walking routine to work and I know this will help me step up my loss. I have been negligent about the gym 
- My fat ass will be heading back there this weekend. I need to start doing strengthening exercises and start gaining muscle and losing the fat. I know I am going to have the "bat-wings" in my arms, but I know I can reduce how big those bat-wings are by gaining muscle. Eventually, I might need to consider plastic surgery, but I do not want to think about that now. Its too soon and I am not sure if my insurance will cover any of it. I do not have the extra $$ to pay for that, unless I hit the lottery. I am also 16 days away from my 6 month Band-Anniversary. I wonder what I will be weighing at that time?
Mimi
Scale is finally moving!
Aug 25, 2009
Well, the scale is finally moving. I am now weighing 205 lbs. I am five lbs away from losing 50 lbs and landing in "Onderland". I hope it happens by or before I hit my six month mark on 9/18. It seems so attainable. I am really loving my band right now. I am not hungry. I eat a few bites and then I am done. I need to step up my exercise plan cause then I know I will be able to lose even more. I am ecstatic. I will be doing cartwheels when I get to my first major goal of losing 50lb. I can't imagine how I will feel when I lose the 100+ pounds.
Did I mention how much I
my band? Oh yeah, I do!
I will keep you posted!
Mimi
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Did I mention how much I
my band? Oh yeah, I do!I will keep you posted!
Mimi
Finally A Little Restriction!
Aug 19, 2009
I had a fill last Thursday and I think the small tweak did it. The scale has finally moved down another 3 lbs. I have been weighing 207 lbs for last few days! Woohoo!! I am hoping that by this time next month I can finally be in "Onderland" and be at the 50 lbs gone point. I am not feeling the hunger like before and I take a few bites and then its, like ok, no more! I am hoping that this is my sweet spot. Now I have to get to the gym more often, cause I know that this alone is not going speed up my loss. I am also hoping for the temperature to cool down so that I can resume my walking in the mornings. Ill keep you all posted.I have hit the dreaded Plateau!
Aug 14, 2009
I know everyone goes through this from time to time and now it's my turn and it really f*n sucks! But it is what it is. I am stuck at 40 lbs. Ooops, I also forgot to say that I have been really crazy busy and not able to log on the site everyday the way that I would like to. I went to see Dr V yesterday and had my 4th fill. According to her, I have lost 4 lbs since my last visit on 6/22. Four pounds in 1 1/2 months sucks, but she was happy. I guess its better than gaining 4 lbs in that time. I am hoping that this fill helps me out. I also need to get to the gym more often. I need to cut back on my evening job so that I can get to the gym at night, but I also need the extra $$. UH! I can't wait for the weather to get cooler again so that I can start walking again in the morning to work and also may be from work back to the bus station. I love walking and I know that will help me to lose even quicker. That is all for now. I hope to log on soon again and be able to say that I am finally in "onderland". I am just 10 lbs away, but seems so much further than that!!!
Down 40 Lbs!
Jul 09, 2009
So, finally I hit the 40 lbs gone mark this week. I am very happy. I haven't been on lately, cause Ihave been crazy busy with work (2 jobs) gym and parties and events. This month I have a baptism and a wedding. I am hoping to buy a dress for this wedding and look semi decent for this event. I am excited about going shopping.Also, I am 10 lbs away from ONDERLAND. I am hoping I can get there by end of July early August. I was hoping for my 4th month band-anniversary, but I am not pushing that. That is just 9 days away. Im a fat girl with a lapband, Im not a miracle worker, but you know, a girl could dream (more like beg & pray).
I have been going to the gym on the weekends and I am trying to walk in the mornings to work when I can and the weather permits me. I am eating well and I am feeling good, and in the end thats what this whole thing is about. And of course, losing weight. I am getting there. I just have to be patient.
I'll keep posting - especially sometime next week for my anniverasary on 7/18.
Gym Work-outs Finally!
Jun 21, 2009
So I started going to Bally's this Saturday 6/20. I paid for my membership through my employer and a third party called Global Fit. I only pay about $15 per two weeks which is pretty affordable. I went in and brought my forms from Global Fit and was told that I am still not in their computers, that it takes approximately 2 weeks for that to happen, but in the meantime, they will let me come in as a guest until I get my membership letter from them. I wanted to go in on Friday night, but I was not able to do cause we needed to shop for food my menace cat Thomas. It was ok since I had gotten a work-out in the morning when I walked from Port Authority bus station to my office on First Avenue. I really didn't have a clue as to where to start so I decided that do some cardio work out first and then do some strength training afterwards. I was able to ride the stationary bike for approx 10 minutes. Then I walked/ran the tread mill for 15 minutes and finally tried my hand on the eliptical machine (my first time on that) for five minutes. So I did a total of 30 minute cardio work out and sweat like pig and then did some lower body strengthenig exercises.
Today, I started on the treadmill and did 20 minutes walking/running and then did the eliptical for 10 minutes. The eliptical kicks my butt. I am hoping to build up to 30 minutes on the eliptical and an hour on the treadmill with walking/running. I also did upper body strengthening exercises today. All in all, I feel really great and I am so psyched to go back. I want to do at least 3 days if not 4 days at the gym if I can. Not sure how I am going to swing it with the two jobs and everything else women do (thank god I do not have kids!). I do not know how some women do it, god bless them all for trying and succeeding at it!
I weighed myself today at home and I am at 213, which is just 1 lb down, I was hoping for more, but it's better than being 1 lb up. So there!
I am supposed to have a fill tomorrow, but I am not sure if I will be able to make it. My supervisor at work is not sure if they will be able to let me go at 4pm so that I can get to my appt in time for 5:30. Oh well, what can I do, such is life. I have decent restriction and I think the exercising will boost my loss. Also, I have had a few stuck episodes, which I need to remember to EAT SLOW AND CHEW AND CHEW AND CHEW A LITTLE MORE!!! UGH! The last thing I need is for a band slip!
Unfortunately, I will not be able to go to the gym next weekend cause I will be traveling to visit my parents in So Jersey. I will need to make sure I walk during the week at work to make up for all of that. Let's hope the weather holds up. We have had such a rainy June. It's really difficult to get in my walking when its pouring out every day!!!
This is all for now. I'll keep you all posted as to my progress.....
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03/18/2009
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