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Eating is Such a Chore (and a Bore) - I hate food.  I used to love it, I used to enjoy it and savor it and when I was emotionally hurt I would eat to fill the emptiness I felt inside, it used to be fun to eat, the apex...

Week 3 Weigh-in - I got this scale that gives me weight and body fat percentage.  I want to track both so if the weight doesn't change hopefully the fat to muscle ratio will.  Anyways, last Thursday...

First NSVs - I have dropped a pants size!  I started in a size 26, today I pulled out a size 24 pants and comfortably zipped them up and wore them to work.  No shaper either!  Also I noticed to...

You know. I think you're right. That quiche sat in there till this...

Where'd the Hunger Go? - Quick check in.  I was so excited to be able to eat. The liquid diet was driving me insane.  Now that I can eat, I don't want to.  My hunger is nonexistent about 98% of the time. I...

Feeling Better - Thank you all for the words of encouragement and advice in response to my last blog entry.  I think I was feeling very uneasy about my weight loss after allowing myself to be cut o...

Feeling like a failure already - Not even 2 weeks after the surgery and I feel like a complete failure.  I haven't cheated or anything but I just feel like the results I expected from this surgery are not being fu...

1 week out. - I had surgery last Friday.  I am so grateful to have another opportunity to get my health and my life back.  The liquid diet however is really getting to me.  Counting the pre op d...

General OH Question - I'm trying to change my surgery type and date on my page since I revised.  Does anyone know how to do this?

5 day out... - The pain is almost gone, though my energy is still relatively low.  I can't do much without feeling worn out quick.  Plus I have a very hard time thinking straight when I get up an...

No I didn't. I was approved for RnY and my surgeon's office...

A New Beginning - So, I finally got my revision surgery on October 10th, 2014.  Initially I was aiming to be revised to the RnY, however at my last pre- surgery appointment my surgeon introduced a d...

Anybody get the SADI (aka Loop DS)? I need to hea - Looking for first hand experience, not bashing or nay saying without solid proof.  Thanks!

Anyone have the SADI aka Loop DS? - I am looking for firsthand experience.  Don't want to talk about insurance fraud or speculate about its effect given it's current experimental nature.  This is very important. I am...

A Delay is Not a Denial! - I have been trying since last November to be approved for revision to RnY. I was denied, then was going to appeal only to find that the insurance company was denying all revisio...

Filled? - Well, I got my fill yesterday (I think).  They changed who does the fill, and the person did not bother to tell me what she was putting in my band.  All I know is a needle went ...

Update - Well...I'm on Spring Break now.  Haven't had much time to blog like I anticipated.  I went to the gym today.  It kicked my behind!!  Literally.  My behind is sore as all get out...

How Do I Lose Weight WITHOUT Surgery? - I have had PCOS since I hit puberty. I feel like it is pretty much a sentence for being overweight my entire life. Foolishly, I chose the Lap Band instead of the bypass, not know...

Days 5 & 6 -   Okay so this blogging everyday didn't work for me.  Busy.  But I never said I was going to blog everyday!  If the insurance company can be convinced that I haven't complie...

Day 4.... - Ok so not the greatest day, but not the worst either. Br: Beef Sausage Lnch:  Didn't really have "lunch" today, which is probably where the derailment begins Snack: ...

Day 3 - Breakfast:  Bacon, Egg & Cheese sandwich Lunch: bacon cheeseburger Snack: Pastrami and cheese roll (no bread) Dinner: Chicken Marsala (no noodles, just the chicken) ...

Day 2... - Okay, so today its snowing, so no gym for me today.  The goal here is to get in at least 1 day/week and build up from there, adding in exercise classes for enjoyment.  Here's wh...

Day 1.... - Today is the first day of my self-imposed 6 month trial to prove to the insurance company that I can and have complied with the requirements for working my Lap Band.  I am going...

Revision--DENIED!! What do I do now?? - Ok, so its not like I'm surprised.  I knew there was a high likelihood that I would initially be denied for revision.  The plan was to at least get the band removed (the Dr. was...