muffin56
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Warrior Dash!
muffin56 replied to transforming jlaroux's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
U are a WINNER!!!!! the fact you completed it is AWESOME.....CONGRATS. I dont really know much about what a warrior dash is but i am glad you finished. I can say I have lost 79 lbs. I am trying so hard to get past the 80 lb mark but it is sure tough! I can now walk over a mile a day and a year and half ago i couldnt even think about it.....congrats again -
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Has The Band Actually Worked For You?
muffin56 replied to OldMomOf3's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
1. How long have I been banded? Well in answer to that since 12/13/2010 2. How much weight did I want too lose? At that time anything to improve my health which I weighed 317. 3. As for how much have I lost well I can safely say 75 lbs. beyond that it's the same 5 lbs over and over. 4. How would I rate the band well I would say a 10 up until 6 months ago to when I plateaued. I can by all means move better and feel better. I really want to lose more. I am stuck tho and I just finished doing liquids for a week hoping that would jump start something. So far I haven't lost an ounce. But in the long run I feel better I walk a mile about 5 or 6 days a week. Which to me is awesome.when I had the band I couldn't walk 200 ft my sugar was way out of control. My a1c went from 13 to 7. My triglycerides went from over 500 to 169 cholesterol went from 423 to 208 I am by far better off then I was and I do enjoy the fact I can eat pretty much anything. Chicken breast is my biggest prob cause of it being dry. Thanks for listening . -
HI!! I had a fill on May 1st and seemed as tho all was going well.... Then on May 11th I slept in front of the AC and developed a sore throat...from that point on I have had a few issues with food...I seem to be having trouble with major heartburn and I cant seem to eat much at all...I am by no means hungry which is good...but could the sore throat have caused swelling and the band to get too tight..?? I also seem to notice my scales are going up ...should i go back on liquids a few days?? call the dr and see if they can remove some fluid...before the fill i was eating larger meals and getting hungry...I a confused now..today i had a low blood sugar soooo i had a cup of OJ with my protein powder mixed in skim milk..i tried meatloaf for dinner and no luck there a cpl bites i couldnt do it i am now trying and i say TRYING to do a yogurt....any suggestions will be greatly appreciated....thansk so much ....would my band have tightened after 2 weeks of being ok??? i was thinking maybe liquids for a few days??? then gradually add reg stuff ???? thanks for any input......muffin
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Hi there I had the band in dec 2010....i just wanted to say my on the job health ins denied me but my medicare paid soooooo i know lots and lots who have had bypass and it covered so my guess is it very well might.....i have lost 70 lbs cant see to get going ,maybe start from scratch and see if that helps.....
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Need Help Derailed & I Can't Get Back On Track
muffin56 replied to Aud #1 ladybug's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi I read this about the five day pouch test....I never knew of doing that soooo starting tomorrow I am gonna try that o have an appt on the 16th so maybe I will know by then if I need a fill or not. I started out at 317 and from that point on I am now between 240 and 250 can't seem to lose anything but not really gaining which is a good thing...am finally trying to push exercise too.going to therapy 3 days a week sooooo I will let u know how the test goes.thanks for the idea I just wasn't sure where to go to start over,,,thanks again -
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Hi muffin56,
I haven't been on here much myself lately. Been busy. I'm glad you found a doctor that you finally like. That's 1/2 the battle. You will see, once you start walking it will come off a little quicker. I have been going to the gym in the mornings with my daughter and I have been losing better and feeling better. My daughter by the way is in amazing shape. YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!
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Suggested diets? How much food per serving? "The basics"
muffin56 replied to withtheband's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
hi there u by far do not sound like an idiot....i was banded in dec 2010....i was not able to overeat at first and now i feel like i can ot that i am lord knows i am trying not too......i lost 78 lbs i have gained 9 lbs back and i sure dont wanna keep going i went to my dr last week for a fill and come to find out i have a 10cc band but they say i am at my ma at 6.5 i really think i need a fill again.....but they wont do it plus they were rude to me so i am seeking diet info too ....i am trying hard to get my protein in and veggies but somedays i am overloaded on protein and other days i need the powder....its a never ending battle no matter how u look at it...I will be watchig for any posts on diet....i could use some help in that dept.......i am a diabetic and they say u need some carbs but i am trying to not do them i think my insulin is making me gain weight.....well good luck ad if i find anything of help i will be sure you get it.....good luck.....cathy -
Suggested diets? How much food per serving? "The basics"
muffin56 replied to withtheband's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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Hi muffin56
Just dropping you a line to see how you are doing and to see if everything is going ok. Did you contact your Dr yet? Also when you see him I would discuss his nurse's behavior towards you and let him know you don't appreciate it and I would let her know also. Stay happy and good luck! If you want to e-mail me you can at viveiros70@comcast.net.
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Hey girl, don't beat yourself up about it. Your doctor needs to get with the program. I would keep calling him and bugging him till he sees you or gives you your fill. You have the right to answers and NOT to your doctor's satisfaction but to yours. Get an appointment and go over EVERYTHING you need answers to. Ask him for details and get the answers you need. Good luck!
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Hi doreen i can use a friend today i feel like a failure....i was doing so well....i started out at 317 5 ft 7 and now i am 250ish....but i was 241...i thought maybe a fill would help.....but they are telling me of my progress as tho i am a child and need chastised...i am not perfect nor do i claim to be.....but i deserve to be treated better....now i feel like crap...i need to show them i can do
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HI I was banded in dec 2010 and my fill nurse said i am at my fill level at 6.5 which i got 5 at surgery and 1.5 at 6 weeks....now i am able to eat too much and gaining a lil....the ffill nurse said she cant do a fill because i am at my limit and they changed the rules,,,,,what does this mean ?? i am a failure and can have no more fills i no longer feel any restriction...i did so well at the beginning,,,,,now whats wrong.....i am so disapointed if this is the end of the journey.....any input or encouragement would be appreciated....maybe i should change drs.....thanks....
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I am glad to read i am not the only person who is at 6.5 and needs another fill....i am 9 months out and i had done amazingly well and i go to get a fill and get scolded instead...not a good feeling....the nurse doing fills was rude and chastised me for gaining i tried to exlain and she didnt listen to me...i have said for 3 visits now i think i need a fill and she wont listen i mean i had lost 78 lbs now i gained 10......so what do i say to get her to do a fill...i had one fill after surgery and have gone every 2 months...she says i am at my limiit and if thats the case why am i sttill going there...a lot of tme and money and rearranging my schedule so i can feel depressed and give up.....i hope u dp ell keep me posted on if u get a fill or not......
