MERRY CHRISTMAS!

GRACIE AND I WANTED TO SAY:

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

WE LOVE EVERYONE!

HOPE EVERYONE HAS A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY!

NSV

So Today I totally had an NSV!!! (none scale victory)!!! I learned that term and love it!!! Because the scale has been making me very mad right now!!!!!. NSV's make me feel real good!

Today I went to donate blood.. Before you donate you have to go through a little screening thing. The lady doing my screening said "how much do you weigh" and we all know that a little over a year ago I would have lied! But today I proudly will say the weight.. So I said "155" Even though I should be saying 150. But anywho.... her response to that was: "little ol' you weighs 155, no way! you are smaller than that" I told her "yeah I weigh 155 and I am darn proud of it, and now I am even more happy that you said that!" So of course we got on the subject of how I lost it and next thing you know, she was writing down the number to Dr. Malley... I can't tell you how many times I have given out his number, website, and my website!!! I am just a walking infomercial... LOL!

Anyways.. that was my NSV! Felt great!

And I did donate the blood.. so I SAVED A LIFE!

Well I hope everyone has an awesome Thanksgiving!!! I know I will enjoy it!

tootleS!

Long time, No Post!! BOO!

Hey Everyone..!!!!

So I have been bad agian.. no post for a long time.. its ok though. I don't have much to brag about.
I got an unfil in september when I was real sick.. Well I NEED a FILL like NOW!!! I got down to 142. I looked Nasty! I Looked Dead! So I got an unfill.. I am not 155-157.. AND I DON'T LIKE IT! So I need a little bit put back in. I need to get back to 148-150.
Here is what I ask myself
Do you Eat bread? Yes with no problem at all!
Do you get stuck? NO! and I have to say I kind of miss it
Do you eat a whole cheesburger, bun and all? YES and i eat it fast and it goes down well!
Do you eat Fries? YES!
Do you eat more that one soft taco, and have not problem? YES I COULD EAT 5!
Ok.. so you get the point? I NEED A FILL!
Here is my issue. Turkey day is in a few days.. i think i will wait for my fill!

Other wise I am doing great! I keep hearing from people i have not heard from in years.. "hey! I saw you on TV!" Yes you did.. My infomercial turned out ok.. I watched it once.. I need to watch it more.

Well Im at work, and Im bored. so I thought I would say hello!!!
I hope everyone has an Awesome Thanksgiving!!!!!
I know I will.. GOOD FAMILY and GOOD FRIENDS

Update!!!!!

So I think all the am's on my schedule should be pm!!!!! I'm so sorry. That's just how I got the schedule!!!

MY INFOMERICAL IS DONE!!

YEAH!!! Here is schedule of the infomercial! WATCH IT!

Thanks!!!

Katie's Malley Surgical Lap-Band Infomercial!

Saturday October 24th

KCTV5 - 12:30am
KSMO - 1:00am

Sunday October 25th

KMBC - 1:00am

Monday October 26th

38 the Spot - 7:30am
38 the Spot - 1:00am

Tuesday October 27th

38 the Spot - 8:30am

Wednesday October 28th

KMBC - 1:35am

Thursday October 29th

WDAF Fox 4 - 2:00am

Saturday October 31st

KCTV5 - 12:30am

Sunday November 1st

KSMO - 12:30pm
KMBC - 1:00am

Hi! Long time no talk....

I bought a pair of those sketchers shape up shoes.. I have wore them for 2 weeks.. I don't feel any shape up yet. but I could tell they were working something, my legs feel it at night... I know they are ugly, but when I have buns of steal, I know they will look great!! HEHE

Nothing new with me.. Same ol' same ol'....

bye bye!

Commercial should be done soon.. I will let you all know.

Fills and Unfills

I thought I could post my fill and unfill Log:
REMEMBER EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT!!!!!
There is not a single bander out there that will have the same issues with their band as the other banders! Each person is unique with their own band.....
My fills and unfills will not be the same as anyone because EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT... I just wanted to give an idea of what I have gone through and what someone else might.
I have had several unfills, but Most of the banders I have talked to have never had an unfill! That's what I mean by everyone is different!

Band Filled in Surgery- +5cc (most do not get filled during surgery)
First fill 6-16-08 +2.5cc
unfill 6-17-08 -0.75
fill 6-30-08 +0.3
unfill 7-09-08 -0.4
unfill 7-15-08 -0.8
unfill 8-18-08 -3.00
fill 9-?-09 +1.5
fill 11-5-08 +0.1
unfil 11-14-08 -0.2
unfill 11-24-08 -0.6
fill 1-30-09 +3.00
unfill 4-24-09 -0.6
unfill 7-12-09 -0.5
unfill 9-14-09 -0.8

*Dont be scared, most banders do not go in this much for fills and unfills... Once you learn your band you will know...

BLOG buddy Questions

One of my Blog Buddies, posted these questions.. I can't respond to her post and its making me mad! So I will just answer them on my own post and that way everyone on my blog can have the questions answered as well, they are very good questions to ask about the band... here is goes!

For you KRISTEN~
Questions:1. Did any of you experience hair loss after your surgery? (This is something I am really freaked out about. I heard it doesn't happen often but in some cases it does.)
I don't think I would say I had hair loss, but I can say my hair seemed thinner….. Now that I know protein is important my hair seems better!
2. How many days do you think I should take off of work after my surgery? Or lets put it this way, how many days did you take off of work? (I work in retail so I am constantly on my feet f.y.i.)
I had my surgery on a Thursday, I took off 7 days.. (including the weekend) I could have gone back in 4-5 days. Its nice to take the extra time!

3. From post-surgery liquid diets, the actual surgery or anything else, what was your least favorite part of your whole lap band experience?
I had to do the pre-op diet, 2 week full liquid! That SUCKED. I did not like the liquid diet afterwards either; I had to do full liquid for the first 5 days after surgery. I loved the mashed potatoes stage!

4. For those of you who were fortunate enough to have insurance pay, how long did it take for you to get your approved letter?
I had my appointment on January 24, was approved by January 28 ( NOT THE USSUAL CASE!) I have noticed that most of my friends have taken 4-6 weeks

5. This is random, but do any of you have Independence Blue Cross? Just curious because that is what I have :)
I have Blue Cross Blue Shield (federal)

6. How long have you had the band and how many pounds have you lost thus far?
I was banded 5-8-08.. I have lost 100-110.. Depends on the day.. I have been bouncing between 145-155

7. Did you have any issues with throwing up after surgery? I am a little scared about this.
I can say with the band you will learn that throwing up can be a normal thing.. I was one that hated to throw up!!! Now It does not faze me! I am not saying that you need to do it on a daily basis, but until you get use to the band and CHEW CHEW CHEW CHEW CHEW and take SMALL bites you will get stuff stuck! And when it gets stuck, you might have to throw it up! I am not talking about becoming anorexic but you will have an occasional vomit… Not a massive vomit episode but a minor gag…. Does this make sense?

8. How soon after surgery did you get your first fill?
My doctor will not do the first fill until 6 weeks from the surgery date

9. How long do you have to wait after surgery before you can start working out?
I started walking the first week! IT helped get the gas out of my system.. I am the worst about working out! Its been over a year and I hardly ever work out.. OOOOPPPPSSSS

10. How long after surgery before you felt comfortable enough to drive?
I was tired the first couple of days, I just slept. But you could drive by day 3 or so,,

FEELING MUCH BETTER

I am feeling sooo much better!

I had a taco last night and I thought I was in heaven!

I think the unfil was much needed.. Hope I don't need a fill in a few days! I will just watch what I eat and try to stay away from junk.. Even though the store here at work has put the Halloween candy out for sale already! YUMMY! I bought a bag of Twizzlers!

I am so excited, I am going to Minnesota for the USMTS races.. CAN'T wait! I need a vacation very badly!

I better get back to work.. just wanted to update ya'all

Unfill

I went in today and got 0.8 taken out!!! Let me tell you, I felt instant releif!! Shew!!!!!!! I'm doing liqueds for a day or so. I'll keep ya updated!

Not having a good day.....
Ok.. Wednesday night I got a severe severe sever Headach! I started vomiting Thursday because of the pain from my head, or at lease thats what I thought... well It kept going on through friday.. So I am thinking I had a stomach virus.... Well as we all know with lap-band excessive vomiting leads to swelling of the upper GI, which does what???????? MAKES THE BAND TIGHT!!! So saturday and Sunday I could not keep anything down, and I mean anything! I kept telling myself, its not the band its not the band.. I have come to a conclusion today, my band is way way way too tight! I NEED AND UNFILL! I am going in today at 2!!! I have never been this excited to get an unfil!! I cant wait to even have soup! I decided when I step on the scale today and it said 142.5... IT's TIME TO GAIN SOME Weight.. I look like shit! My eyes are black! I never ever thought I would say "im too thin" and I can say that today!!! YIPPIE! I know as soon as I start eating and drinking again I will go back to 150.. thats where I want to be!

I will update after my appointment!
tootles!

NEED WATER

I NEED TO DRINK WATER!

News

I heard some news. The commercial should be done by next week!! As soon as I hear when and where it will be, I'll let you all know!!

I really need to be a blogger

Ok.. I admit I am a blog stalker!!!! I have like 3 or 4 blogs that I read all the time at work when I am bored!!!!

As you all may know.. When I was looking into lap-band I started reading all these Blogs of patients who have already had it done.. IT WAS A HUGE SUPPORT TO ME!! So that is why I started one of my own, so I could be a support to others..

I am not sure if I am stalked or not, but hey at least I can help someone!!!

I know I am bad Blogger...... I read others blogs and they write every darn day! Maybe I should do that, instead of bitching to people at work, maybe bitching on here will help!!!!

Ok, So here it goes I am going to start writing each and every day.. LOL YEAH RIGHT!!!

So how is everyone? Anyone Reading this?

BTW, still have not heard from anyone about the commercial yet...................................I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW! I want to see my beautiful face on TV.. hehe.. not really!

So I have been going to Lakeside on Friday nights to watch Dirt Racing... LOTS OF FUN!

Hmmm What else can I say.. Oh yeah, I absolutely HATE this weather.. Flippin September and its a freezing 55 degrees outside...?... WTF? GRRRR!

ok ok.. I better get back to work.. maybe i will feel like writing later:

UPCOMING EVENTS IN MY LIFE:
Bike Blues and BBQ! I get to take a bike trip with my dad and some friends to this fun event! I hope I get my bike ready.. I need to check a few things and make sure its ready to go! Maybe I can bum a ride from someone...

Tootle for now! talk to you all Laters!

NEW ID

I had to get a new ID badge at work today... Look at the difference!

I still have not heard anything about the commercial!!! I hope to hear soon!

I will let you all know the details when I know!

The coolest day ever!!!

GUESS WHAT???

I FILMED A COMMERCIAL yesterday for Dr. Malley!!!!

It was so much fun!! I met some awesome people that I have been wanting to meet! We had a blast talking about our bands and just different stuff about our "new life"!!! Cant wait to see the final product...

I will be posting all the details later when I find them out!

BYE BYE!

Low Low Low Low Low

WOW! I don't ever remember weighing this less...

yippie!

An awesome day!

Today I had a good experience!! I was asked to do a casting Call for Dr. Malley... They are wanting to do an infomercial about the lap-band system. I had to sit at a table and was taped while asking a series of questions.. It was kind of neat because I have never done this before.. Im so not an actress!!! The reason why I said I would do it, is because I want everyone to know that I am REAL I am the person in the before and after pictures.. I am the one that Lost 100 lbs and that the lap band DOES work! I want to help others out there that suffered just like I did! I have helped several people get the lap-band done, I have been a supporter just like I had supporters for me.. I want to get my word out there!!! Wish me luck!!

HI DAVID! I know you are looking at this and I took your advice and "updated"!!!
Nice meeting you! It was fun...

memorial weekend

I was just messing around with my memorial weekend pictures and remembered that I took pictures last year at the lake around the same time.. so I thought I would do a facial comparison.. Here are 3 shots of my face.. the first one was 6 months before surgery.. wow...

To My "Band Buddies"!

I am so excited for several people in my life....

Jordan... had his lap band done January 28th... he has lost 80lbs!!! CONGRATS! Thanks to Jordan I started looking into lap band 3 years ago.. We are now "Band Buddies"!!! :)~ "Jordan, take smaller bites!!!!!" He can not stand it when I tell him that!!! hehe!

Janine... My best friend from high school.. We ran into each other about a month ago, I am so excite because she gets to meet Dr. Malley tomorrow!!!!! I am wishing her luck and can't wait to hear from her when she gets approved.. I have such high hope!! So far I have sent 4 people to Dr. Malley and not one of them have been denied!!!!!

JANINE, I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!! GOOD LUCK!! YOU GO GIRL! Can't wait until you are my band buddy!!

Kara~ Kara found me on here... When I started looking into lap band I read all kinds of blogs.. They helped me so much, so when I got my band done, I made sure that I would blog it so that people could read my story too.. I will admit, I am not a blogger by no means! Kara found my blog and we talked back and forth through email.. One day I was sitting in Dr. Malley's waiting room and the girl next to me said, " are you Katie?" I said yes.. She said " I am Kara, I have been emailing you"... Out of all of Dr. Malley's patients.. I happen to find Kara!!! it was great!

We have kept in contact and she Got Banded Last Thursday!!! AWESOME!! I am thinking of ya girl!!!

I get so excited.. I know I might be crazy, but I know how awesome it feels to be banded..

Just wanted my friends to know that I am thinking of them and GOOD LUCK!!!

Love ya!

Katie...

One year!

5 more days!!!

In 5 days it will be my one year!!

Here is an updated picture!

HI!!! I guess I could update ya'all!

Nothing really new.. I am still between 153-155. Depends on the day.

I feel great! I will attach some updated pictures!

Long time no post

Its been a long time, I know..Well here is an update

I had a little unfill 0.6cc.. at my sweet spot again.!!

Today was 153... oh goodness. almost too small!

Here are my new measurments

Waist 29
neck 11.5
belly 35
thy 21
hips 40

Well I better get busy with working.. Just wanted everyone to know Im still here!

Just checking it out.

I think I figured out how to post on here with my iPhone!!!!

WAHOOO!!!!

Oh my goodness.. Don't think Ive weighed this since 5th grade!!! I bought a 2 piece swim suit last night.. Its my inspiration. I am back at the gym and I will work out to this swimsuit!!

Here is the weight in!!!

AHHH ALMOST GOAL!

Oh My Goodness! Almost there!

5 day pouch test

Thanks to Tracy (fellow bander), I am going to try to do a 5 day Pouch test!!



This should help me stop my snacking and get back on track, and maybe get out of this horrible rut I am it!! I would love to move away from 168-172... Today I am 170..

I am going to be like Tracy and try to post every day my updates!!..



http://www.5daypouchtest.com/


day 1 weight 1-12-09

So far today I have had

Mocha smoothie (recipe from the website) *awesome! by far the best protein shake I have ever had!

Slimfast

Ham and cheese soup (recipe from the website)

Jello

(I am craving chocolate soooooo bad)

I will keep updating!

1-13-09

Good Morning!!

Well I flopped last night!! I ate some cheese puffs!!! OOOOPPPPPSSSS!!!

I made an awesome soup!!

Sausage pumpkin soup. (off the website)

I know what you are saying.. gross!! But Guess what? ITS AWESOME!!!

I will recommend it to anyone!

All these recipes are from www.5daypouchtest.com

Today's agenda

Mocha Shake (awesome)

Slim fast

Sausage pumpkin soup

slim fast (if I get hungry)

Soup of some kind ( I have to go out for dinner tonight)

I was very hungry yesterday, I hope today is better!

1-14-09

Todays Weight!

not too bad.. was expecting better, but I have been bad!!

Yesterday,

I had protien shake

Slimfast

soup

Slimfast

Tuna for dinner (ooooppppsss)

I didn't like any of the soup they offered at the resturant!

Today Starts my soft protein!! YEAH!!

I got an egg pocher for my birthday!! LOVE IT!! I can eat eggs now!! YIPPIE!

I had a poched egg for breakfast..

Tuna salad for lunch..

Not sure about dinner yet.

Well Thats if for now..

Here is a picture I just laughed at.. I guess you have to know me to understand!

NEW YEAR!

Good Morning.. This is for you Yogi.. hehe (you said I never update)

I am teetering between 168-171... just depends on the day..

I have not had a fill since the beginning of November when I had some taken out!!

I feel great!! I prob should get in gear and watch what I eat.. I love junk!! It just goes down easier!!

Last year at this time I was weighing in at 248.. Today 170!

WOW!! IM SO HOT!! HEHE j/k

I had a wonderful 2008, and hope to have an even better 2009!!!

I got a cute little puppy for Christmas.. Gracie.. she is a neo mastiff!

she is growing fast!

Hope everyone has a wonderful Year and don't do anything too bad!

HAPPY NEW YEAR