Well, I've experienced my first stuck moment and YUCK!!
It happened on Friday, Rich and I had been out so were late having dinner, infact didn't sit down to eat until 8.45pm.... I was so hungry, that in my haste I shoved some food in my mouth, chewed, swallowed like in pre-band days and BAM - felt a pain behind my chest, the mouthful was stuck!! The pain continued for a bit, and then I felt like the food might come back up instead of down so headed off to the loo! I now know what everyone means by "sliming", basically an overproduction of saliva that has to come out, followed by the offending food object - the upside is the food comes out as it went down, it hadn't got as far as my stomach so wasn't mixed with any stomach acid! Not pleasant - I would feel really uncomfortable if that happened when I was out at a restaurant!!
I tried a size 18 dress on in Target at the weekend (one of the new GOK style ones), stretchy material although did have a zip at the back, to which my daughter said "OMG Mum, that looks awesome", which made me feel pretty good as she's not normally one to dish out such compliments!! Its quite a busy material , black and white peplin design, thought I'd wear it for my night out on Saturday, I;ll take a photo and post it so that you can see. Got new black patern heels and clutch bag too!!!
We went to friends for Sunday roast yesterday, had a lovely afternoon. Managed to eat OK with no stuck moments - phew!
Back to work tomorrow..... x
Aussie Bandit - The band is a tool, not a magic wand!
Monday, 15 July 2013
Thursday, 11 July 2013
How time flies...
Morning all, wow.... how time flies eh? Its been a week since my last blog, I must dedicate more time to blogging.
Well its my usual weigh-in Friday and this week I've lost 0.6kg/1.3lb... bringing me to a total of 12kg/26lb - that's only 2lb away from 2 stone which for me is a milestone as don't think I've ever lost that much weight before!! I have to confess that I thought the process would be alot quicker... but slow and steady wins the race! Can any of my banded fellows tell me how many daily calories you are consuming? My days vary anything from 800-1200 calories depending on what/where we have been doing, I'm also cutting back on the carbs - cheers guys.
Also, are you eating fruit? My Dr said to stick to 3 meals daily and not to snack - how therefore do I get any fruit in? I've just realised that I've probably not eaten any fruit since surgery day..... I'm having a multi-vit but probably ought to be eating some fruit? Do you agree?
My daily diet looks like this:
B/fast: Skimmed milk coffee or optifast
Lunch: 4 vitawheat crackers with boiled egg/mayo, cucumber, rocket
Dinner: Protein (chicken/lamb/beef or fish) with veg's (0.5-1cup)
I have to confess that the odd glass of wine has crept in this week too...... will need to cut back on this.
I have noticed some difference since my last fill, in that if I eat too quickly I can feel the food going down and that reminds me to slow down. I can still eat anything (which I am pleased about, as I know many bandsters struggle with proteins or bread products), but could happily eat more than I am supposed to, so I know I'm not in my green zone yet.
Rich and I are off to "Xmas in July" event next weekend at our local golf club, a 3 course Xmas meal and 5hr drinks package. I'm really looking forward to it, but wondering how I'll manage the meal?!? Although I can seem to eat anything and haven't have any real stuck moments/PB's, I'm assuming it'll be quite alot of food (not my normal half a cup amount). I think I'll skip starter and pudding and just try and eat my main - what would everyone else do? Now the big dilemma... oh what to wear?? I have an evening dress that I wore to a dinner/dance many years ago now, I tried it on yesterday and it damn well fits - whoop NSV(non-scale victory), however as much as I like the dress its a little OTT for here in Oz. I also tried on a dress I bought for Xmas 2012, and its too big - NSV! unfortunately (or not) I've lost 9cm from my girls... so the strapless dress just slips down and gapes! I thought I'd have a look in the department stores tomorrow and see if I can find something new otherwise I might take my "too big" dress in for altering.... wow - I've never had to have something taken in before.... how easily pleased I am!!!
What else has been happening........ well its school hols, so have been iceskating/movies/kid's friends over etc, I've had this week off work but go back next week (will be nice to get away from my bickering kids lol!)
I bought a new oven today (how exciting I hear you say) for my new kitchen...... The old kitchen is due to be ripped out first week of August, I still have no plans, designs, quotes, colours, flooring organised.... ah panic.... but don't worry I have a new oven!!!!!!!!!
Well I hope everyone has a good week, I'll try and check in with you all mid-week. Happy weekend...x
Well its my usual weigh-in Friday and this week I've lost 0.6kg/1.3lb... bringing me to a total of 12kg/26lb - that's only 2lb away from 2 stone which for me is a milestone as don't think I've ever lost that much weight before!! I have to confess that I thought the process would be alot quicker... but slow and steady wins the race! Can any of my banded fellows tell me how many daily calories you are consuming? My days vary anything from 800-1200 calories depending on what/where we have been doing, I'm also cutting back on the carbs - cheers guys.
Also, are you eating fruit? My Dr said to stick to 3 meals daily and not to snack - how therefore do I get any fruit in? I've just realised that I've probably not eaten any fruit since surgery day..... I'm having a multi-vit but probably ought to be eating some fruit? Do you agree?
My daily diet looks like this:
B/fast: Skimmed milk coffee or optifast
Lunch: 4 vitawheat crackers with boiled egg/mayo, cucumber, rocket
Dinner: Protein (chicken/lamb/beef or fish) with veg's (0.5-1cup)
I have to confess that the odd glass of wine has crept in this week too...... will need to cut back on this.
I have noticed some difference since my last fill, in that if I eat too quickly I can feel the food going down and that reminds me to slow down. I can still eat anything (which I am pleased about, as I know many bandsters struggle with proteins or bread products), but could happily eat more than I am supposed to, so I know I'm not in my green zone yet.
Rich and I are off to "Xmas in July" event next weekend at our local golf club, a 3 course Xmas meal and 5hr drinks package. I'm really looking forward to it, but wondering how I'll manage the meal?!? Although I can seem to eat anything and haven't have any real stuck moments/PB's, I'm assuming it'll be quite alot of food (not my normal half a cup amount). I think I'll skip starter and pudding and just try and eat my main - what would everyone else do? Now the big dilemma... oh what to wear?? I have an evening dress that I wore to a dinner/dance many years ago now, I tried it on yesterday and it damn well fits - whoop NSV(non-scale victory), however as much as I like the dress its a little OTT for here in Oz. I also tried on a dress I bought for Xmas 2012, and its too big - NSV! unfortunately (or not) I've lost 9cm from my girls... so the strapless dress just slips down and gapes! I thought I'd have a look in the department stores tomorrow and see if I can find something new otherwise I might take my "too big" dress in for altering.... wow - I've never had to have something taken in before.... how easily pleased I am!!!
What else has been happening........ well its school hols, so have been iceskating/movies/kid's friends over etc, I've had this week off work but go back next week (will be nice to get away from my bickering kids lol!)
I bought a new oven today (how exciting I hear you say) for my new kitchen...... The old kitchen is due to be ripped out first week of August, I still have no plans, designs, quotes, colours, flooring organised.... ah panic.... but don't worry I have a new oven!!!!!!!!!
Well I hope everyone has a good week, I'll try and check in with you all mid-week. Happy weekend...x
Thursday, 4 July 2013
Weigh in Friday
1.4kg/3lb lost this week.... whoop, whoop.... maybe something to do with the extra fill I had on Monday, or perhaps having a day of fluids after the fill.... but nice to see a positive change!! Thats a total of 11.4kg/1stone 11lb.
I am feeling really well now, don't think I am in the green zone yet, as still get hungry moments, although I have kept to 0.5-1 cup of food at mealtimes, have been trying to reduce my carb intake and increase my protein too! I haven't experienced any stuck moments yet, although am aware of a change since my fill, can at times get an uncomfortable feeling behind my chest when eating - I think a sign that I am eating too fast. I have tried leaving a minute between mouthfuls but find that seems such a long gap.... so am trying to adapt. How does everyone else manage with eating slowly?? I have just starting using the MyFitnessPal app, how many calories does everyone else try to stick to?
Its the kids last day of school today before 2 weeks off. I've got the first week of work, so will be nice not to set the alarm clock. They are wanting to go ice skating on Tuesday, am wondering whether I'll have the nerve to join in too?!?! Must be good exercise! Will have to keep on top of my food choices, I find it more difficult to manage when the kids are off school and we are out and about doing things!
I did a Body Combat class this morning, which I haven't done for ages - I really enjoyed it! 8.30am class so didn't really impact on my day - food shopping and ironing to follow - how exciting!
I have a Lapband support group meeting to attend tomorrow, so hopefully will come back armed with hints and tips!
Hope everyone has a good weekend...x
I am feeling really well now, don't think I am in the green zone yet, as still get hungry moments, although I have kept to 0.5-1 cup of food at mealtimes, have been trying to reduce my carb intake and increase my protein too! I haven't experienced any stuck moments yet, although am aware of a change since my fill, can at times get an uncomfortable feeling behind my chest when eating - I think a sign that I am eating too fast. I have tried leaving a minute between mouthfuls but find that seems such a long gap.... so am trying to adapt. How does everyone else manage with eating slowly?? I have just starting using the MyFitnessPal app, how many calories does everyone else try to stick to?
Its the kids last day of school today before 2 weeks off. I've got the first week of work, so will be nice not to set the alarm clock. They are wanting to go ice skating on Tuesday, am wondering whether I'll have the nerve to join in too?!?! Must be good exercise! Will have to keep on top of my food choices, I find it more difficult to manage when the kids are off school and we are out and about doing things!
I did a Body Combat class this morning, which I haven't done for ages - I really enjoyed it! 8.30am class so didn't really impact on my day - food shopping and ironing to follow - how exciting!
I have a Lapband support group meeting to attend tomorrow, so hopefully will come back armed with hints and tips!
Hope everyone has a good weekend...x
Sunday, 30 June 2013
More Monday mumblings....
Had a really nice weekend, although must confess that have eaten and drunk more than I should of! It started wrong on Fri evening when hubbie took me out for an early glass of wine, we picked up a Chinese takeout on the way home - ate loads less than pre-band but not the best thing to have when trying to loose weight - but it was very yum!
Had a friends wedding on Saturday which was lovely, the ceremony was held in the park and then back to an Italian for the celebration. It was a set menu comprising: Starter: bread and dips; Entree: antipasto plate and crumbed calamari; Choice of Main: Grilled fish and veg; Dessert: Tiramuso! I had some of the starter and entree and ate about half of my main - all very delicious.
Yesterday we had a friends over for a BBQ, and I drank too much wine !! So lets hope I don't gain any weight this week!!
Went back to the surgery this morning for some more fill. I saw my surgeon's sidekick, she was very nice and kept her appt to time! I was complaining that my weightloss is so slow, and she said that my overall loss was what they would expect and that I am doing really well. She measured my waist and said that I have already lost 10cm.... whoop! (I am certainly feeling more comfortable in my clothes, I even bought a dress in the sale for the wedding, a stretchy material but nonetheless a size 18 - whoop NSV!!) The Dr added an additional 1.5cc to my band bringing me up to 5.5cc in a 10ml band. I'm now on liquids for the next 24hr.
Tonight is netball, although a horrible time 9.55pm.... hope I don't doze off beforehand!...x
Had a friends wedding on Saturday which was lovely, the ceremony was held in the park and then back to an Italian for the celebration. It was a set menu comprising: Starter: bread and dips; Entree: antipasto plate and crumbed calamari; Choice of Main: Grilled fish and veg; Dessert: Tiramuso! I had some of the starter and entree and ate about half of my main - all very delicious.
Yesterday we had a friends over for a BBQ, and I drank too much wine !! So lets hope I don't gain any weight this week!!
Went back to the surgery this morning for some more fill. I saw my surgeon's sidekick, she was very nice and kept her appt to time! I was complaining that my weightloss is so slow, and she said that my overall loss was what they would expect and that I am doing really well. She measured my waist and said that I have already lost 10cm.... whoop! (I am certainly feeling more comfortable in my clothes, I even bought a dress in the sale for the wedding, a stretchy material but nonetheless a size 18 - whoop NSV!!) The Dr added an additional 1.5cc to my band bringing me up to 5.5cc in a 10ml band. I'm now on liquids for the next 24hr.
Tonight is netball, although a horrible time 9.55pm.... hope I don't doze off beforehand!...x
Thursday, 27 June 2013
Slow weigh-in Friday...
Well here we are again.... weighin-Friday..... as per the norm a total lost this week of 0.4kg - bringing me to a total weightloss of 10kg/22lb/1st6lb!!
Yes, I am majorly disappointed with the slow rate of weightloss, especially as I am eating/drinking so little. I'm sticking to 0.5-0.75 cups of food 3 times daily, without snacking in between, although have been allowing myself 1 cup of skimmed milk coffee and a yoghurt as extra's on most days! The upside is that each week I have lost (albeit meagre and miserly) I have not gained - and apparently 10kg equates to a dress size.
My daughter is into taking "selfies", why do the kids do this? Anyway, thought if you can't beat them join them, so here are a couple of my selfies.... you will note that I haven't mastered this yet - hence the flash:
I know black is more slimming, but can you see the difference.....?
I am going for another fill on Monday, it will be interesting to see if that makes any difference, and their is a support group meeting next Saturday which I shall go along to for any hints and tips!
This morning I am off to zumba to shake my bootie and get myself into a more happy mood for the weekend.
It's been a non-event of a week really with not much happening! Netball on Monday was odd.... I had to defend a woman who is due to give birth in 7 weeks.....(in my opinion she shouldn't have been allowed to play!), I was to frightened to get near her incase I dug her or pushed her by mistake - a non-enjoyable game. Have gained a hole in my bathroom door..... don't ask - but shoe/kicking/not mine.... springs to mind! Tomorrow we are off to a friend's wedding, the wedding is in the park and off to Italian restaurant for some celebrations after - so that will be nice... Enjoy your weekend ...x
Yes, I am majorly disappointed with the slow rate of weightloss, especially as I am eating/drinking so little. I'm sticking to 0.5-0.75 cups of food 3 times daily, without snacking in between, although have been allowing myself 1 cup of skimmed milk coffee and a yoghurt as extra's on most days! The upside is that each week I have lost (albeit meagre and miserly) I have not gained - and apparently 10kg equates to a dress size.
My daughter is into taking "selfies", why do the kids do this? Anyway, thought if you can't beat them join them, so here are a couple of my selfies.... you will note that I haven't mastered this yet - hence the flash:
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| Start of pre-op |
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| 3 weeks ago |
I am going for another fill on Monday, it will be interesting to see if that makes any difference, and their is a support group meeting next Saturday which I shall go along to for any hints and tips!
This morning I am off to zumba to shake my bootie and get myself into a more happy mood for the weekend.
It's been a non-event of a week really with not much happening! Netball on Monday was odd.... I had to defend a woman who is due to give birth in 7 weeks.....(in my opinion she shouldn't have been allowed to play!), I was to frightened to get near her incase I dug her or pushed her by mistake - a non-enjoyable game. Have gained a hole in my bathroom door..... don't ask - but shoe/kicking/not mine.... springs to mind! Tomorrow we are off to a friend's wedding, the wedding is in the park and off to Italian restaurant for some celebrations after - so that will be nice... Enjoy your weekend ...x
Tuesday, 25 June 2013
To fill or not to fill.....
Hi all
I rang the clinic today and decided to bring my next fill forward. I am feeling really well, am not really hungry in between meals, and am eating very small portions - but I do know without the self control (which may not last that much longer) I could eat lots more! I am able to eat any type of food and am really trying to eat small forkfulls very slowly, although I think I am still eating too fast. I haven't had any stuck moments, just one time when I could feel something in my chest as if I'd eaten too quick..... So instead of waiting another 3 weeks, feeling as I do now, I have brought forward my next fill to Monday.
Don't get me wrong, I don't want stuck moments and difficulty with eating types of food, just want to feel more full and content I guess.
Its funny we are all so fixated on the scales - I know I am - I would really like to see some big differences on the scales soon. My work trousers are starting too look too big on me, yet I'm still concerned about the scales!
For info. after only 2 days of doing the "30 Day Shred video" - I could hardly walk or bend lol! No pain, no gain - but that was ridiculous! Started feeling mobile again yesterday, will have to make sure I warm up and down better tomorrow...x
I rang the clinic today and decided to bring my next fill forward. I am feeling really well, am not really hungry in between meals, and am eating very small portions - but I do know without the self control (which may not last that much longer) I could eat lots more! I am able to eat any type of food and am really trying to eat small forkfulls very slowly, although I think I am still eating too fast. I haven't had any stuck moments, just one time when I could feel something in my chest as if I'd eaten too quick..... So instead of waiting another 3 weeks, feeling as I do now, I have brought forward my next fill to Monday.
Don't get me wrong, I don't want stuck moments and difficulty with eating types of food, just want to feel more full and content I guess.
Its funny we are all so fixated on the scales - I know I am - I would really like to see some big differences on the scales soon. My work trousers are starting too look too big on me, yet I'm still concerned about the scales!
For info. after only 2 days of doing the "30 Day Shred video" - I could hardly walk or bend lol! No pain, no gain - but that was ridiculous! Started feeling mobile again yesterday, will have to make sure I warm up and down better tomorrow...x
Friday, 21 June 2013
Weigh-in Friday
.... I lost 1kg - finally..... hallelujah - not a superb weight-loss but better than the last 3 weigh-ins! This brings me to a total weight loss of: 9.6kg/21lb/1st5lb. Apparently 10kg is a dress size, so if I loose at last 0.4kg this coming week I may have to take myself off clothes shopping!
Did Day2 of my 30-day-shred workout this morning, (I'm having to improvise as haven't got round to buying the hand weights yet so am using tins of baked beans instead - sophistication is my middle name !!!), its only a 30min workout but my legs just above my knees are killing me.... its an effort to bend, sitting to the loo is most uncomfortable!
We're looking at renovating our kitchen soon, so as I wasn't working today thought I'd investigate further - its soooo much more expensive here to do refits than in England, and most of the new kitchen are white, or glossy modern colours.... I just want the traditional light beech wood and do you think anywhere does it... NO!
Am off on a girlie night this evening, crowd of us are going out for drinks at at bar on the sea which will be nice. Hubbie kindly gave up his night out to babysit for me, he's going to go out and watch the rugby tomorrow instead - cheers hun!
Not much else to report - hope everyone has a good weekend, catch up soon...x
Did Day2 of my 30-day-shred workout this morning, (I'm having to improvise as haven't got round to buying the hand weights yet so am using tins of baked beans instead - sophistication is my middle name !!!), its only a 30min workout but my legs just above my knees are killing me.... its an effort to bend, sitting to the loo is most uncomfortable!
We're looking at renovating our kitchen soon, so as I wasn't working today thought I'd investigate further - its soooo much more expensive here to do refits than in England, and most of the new kitchen are white, or glossy modern colours.... I just want the traditional light beech wood and do you think anywhere does it... NO!
Am off on a girlie night this evening, crowd of us are going out for drinks at at bar on the sea which will be nice. Hubbie kindly gave up his night out to babysit for me, he's going to go out and watch the rugby tomorrow instead - cheers hun!
Not much else to report - hope everyone has a good weekend, catch up soon...x
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