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A year since my last post

I really can't believe it has been a year since I updated my blog - but now that I feel pretty "normal" thinking of the lapband isn't something I do very often. I am still no where NEAR skinny - but I can shop in normal stores and I don't feel huge anymore. I am pretty happy with myself! I would love to lose 25 more pounds - but as it is - I maintain my weight and I don't have to worry or think about what I am eating - nor do I have to exercise. I hope to get back to working out - I felt better when I did. I know it is all about priorities and mine are just focused on enjoying life. I do have a fab announcement - I got a Spyder! I got my license and go everywhere on it. Love my bike!

 

Hope all is well in bandland!

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Mardot

LAP-BAND Patients

How often do you see your surgeon? Do you feel restricted still? What do you typically eat in a day, how often etc...

minpinmom

LAP-BAND Patients

I haven't seen my surgeon in probably a year - I have a fill that is as close to perfect as I can get. I am one of the odd ones that my band is super tight in the morning - I can only have liquids for breakfast - for lunch I can eat a few bites, but only a really small amount, then at about 6:30 it is a free for all, I can eat anything in any amount. If my band is any tighter, I foam, any loser I can eat more for lunch - so Im at the best spot I can get. Breakfast I usually have milk, sometimes a protein drink, I have no hunger until around 2-3. For lunch I either do a soup at hand (love those), or ham/cheese slices, something small, usually under 200 calories, I do a similar snack later (nuts, fruit, yogurt), before supper. Then for supper I eat like I did before banded - whatever everyone else is having - I have it too. I try to eat healthier than I used to - but most of the time - its not healthy. That is why I maintain, but don't lose anymore. I stopped trying to lose about a year ago and have maintained without working at it. I am happy where I am - I didn't want to live the rest of my life worrying about every thing I put in my mouth and how many calories it has. I can do that in short spurts, but not forever. Thank God I can maintain without trying!!! I am hoping to get motivated after the holidays and get everyone I know to go on a 3 month weight loss sprint - I would like to lose some more and see if I can maintain it too!

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