LapBand Daily Checklists

I created some checklists for myself to use during each stage of the Lap Band Journey. If you would like to download the pdfs, feel free using the links below.

These guidelines were set up by my surgeon and his practice, and may differ from the guidelines that your surgeon would like you to follow. Please follow the advice of your surgeon.

Stage 4
4 weeks post-op to goal weight



Stage 3
2 weeks post-op to 4 weeks post-op - mushy diet



Stage 2
day after surgery to 2 weeks post-op - liquid diet



Stage 1
day of surgery - clear liquids

C25K Week 9 Music

I have FINALLY created a podcast for week 9. Sorry this took me so long, I hope nobody was waiting around for it!!

If you would like to download it, feel free to click here. Once you are directed to the file sharing site, you can click the big blue "Download Now" button. You may have to wait 30 seconds for the link to appear (annoying, I know). The file is an mp3 file.



If you would like a list of the songs, email me at ithinspire AT gmail DOT KOM

C25K Week 8 Music

I have FINALLY created a podcast for week 8. Sorry this took me so long, I hope nobody was waiting around for it!!

If you would like to download it, feel free to click here. Once you are directed to the file sharing site, you can click the big blue "Download Now" button. You may have to wait 30 seconds for the link to appear (annoying, I know). The file is an mp3 file.



If you would like a list of the songs, email me at ithinspire AT gmail DOT KOM

Some Beach Photos *eek*

I still have a long way to go, but at least there is finally HOPE!

C25K Week 7 Music

I have created a podcast for week 7. :o)

If you would like to download it, feel free to click here. Once you are directed to the file sharing site, you can click the big blue "Download Now" button. You may have to wait 30 seconds for the link to appear (annoying, I know). The file is an mp3 file.



If you would like a list of the songs, email me at ithinspire AT gmail DOT KOM

C25K Week 6 Music

I have created music for week 6 of the C25K running program. There are 3 separate versions of this week, as each day has different timing cues. The music, though, is the same for the entire week.

If you would like to download the three files, feel free to.

week 6 day 1
week 6 day 2
week 6 day 3

Once you are directed to the file sharing site, you can click the big blue "Download Now" button. You may have to wait 30 seconds for the link to appear (annoying, I know). The file is an mp3 file.

If you would like a list of the songs, email me at ithinspire AT gmail DOT KOM

C25K Week 5 Music

I have created music for week 5 of the C25K running program. There are 3 separate versions of this week, as each day has different timing cues. The music, though, is the same for the entire week.

If you would like to download the three files, feel free to.

week 5 day 1
week 5 day 2
week 5 day 3

Once you are directed to the file sharing site, you can click the big blue "Download Now" button. You may have to wait 30 seconds for the link to appear (annoying, I know). The file is an mp3 file.

If you would like a list of the songs, email me at ithinspire AT gmail DOT KOM

Fire Burning - DJ NuWave
If - Janet Jackson
Hot N Cold - Katy Perry
Last Nite - The Strokes
Song 2 - Blur
Unbelievable - EMF
SexyBack - Justin Timberlake
One Week - Bare Naked Ladies
I'm Gonna Be - The Proclaimers

8 week comparison shots

The shots on the left are from the day before surgery (11 pounds down from my heaviest) and the shots on the right are from this morning, 8 weeks post op. I can see a little difference... but can't wait to see how these look in 6 months! :o)

C25K Week 4 Music

Yep. You guessed it... I stayed up late to work on a week 4 podcast. :o)

If you would like to download it, feel free to click here. Once you are directed to the file sharing site, you can click the big blue "Download Now" button. You may have to wait 30 seconds for the link to appear (annoying, I know). The file is an mp3 file.

If you would like a list of the songs, email me at ithinspire AT gmail DOT KOM

C25K Week 3 Music

I AM ON FIRE! I have created a podcast for week 3. :o)

If you would like to download it, feel free to click here. Once you are directed to the file sharing site, you can click the big blue "Download Now" button. You may have to wait 30 seconds for the link to appear (annoying, I know). The file is an mp3 file.

If you would like a list of the songs, email me at ithinspire AT gmail DOT KOM

C25K Week 2 Music

I have created a podcast for week 2. :o)

If you would like to download it, feel free to click here. Once you are directed to the file sharing site, you can click the big blue "Download Now" button. You may have to wait 30 seconds for the link to appear (annoying, I know). The file is an mp3 file.

You will need to add a minute to the end of the workout to get the full 5 minute cool down. (oops)

If you would like a list of the songs, email me at ithinspire AT gmail DOT KOM

C25K Week 1 Music

Hi everyone! I am so excited about the C25K that I have created a podcast for week 1. If you would like to download it, feel free to click here. Once you are directed to the file sharing site, you can click the big blue "Download Now" button. You may have to wait 30 seconds for the link to appear (annoying, I know). The file is an mp3 file.

You will need to add a minute to the end of the workout to get the full 5 minute cool down. (oops)

If you would like a list of the songs, email me at ithinspire AT gmail DOT KOM

7 weeks post op

Well, I had my surgery 7 weeks ago, and in that time have lost 32 pounds! I just started running as well, following a program called "Couch to 5K", or C25K. You can find a whole bunch of information about the program through a google search.

All is going great so far! Check out my YouTube channel to follow my journey.

Photos - 20 pounds down

A Few Photos from Sugery

I had my Realize band inserted Laproscopically on March 24th, 2010.

A Few Before Photos

Here are a few of my "Before" Photos. EEEk! I can't believe I am posting these online!

Welcome to My Blog!

This blog is a companion to my youtube channel. Thanks for visiting!

I plan to post my menus, recipes, photos, stories, etc... relating to my Lap Band Surgery.

I will get my Realize Band in 6 days, and will begin my liquid diet in 2 days!

Thanks for following along!