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Blog Comments posted by SageTracey
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My port tilted but did not need to be adjusted. It happens, your dr sounds very caring so I am sure you will come through just fine and get this journey of yours off to a fantastic start with his support.
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Great message Terry. One way to build those markers is by rewarding yourself so that you associate the reward (non-food) with your NSV. For example, when I could ride a certain distance I rewarded myself with a new road bike. That was pretty big reward but was all the more special because my husband initiated it.
Another reward I gave myself was a new gold watch when I hit a scale goal. Since then I've had another link removed and it is loose again.
Keep up your great work!
catfish87 and Terry Poperszky reacted to this -
Of course people should see their Dr but don't forget that with mobile devices these days, people could be posting while on their way to their Dr or we.
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It will get better. Try different sleeping positions, including the recliner. Hang in there.
ladybabie3 reacted to this -
Yes, you are normal.
Now is the time to practise your band eating rules until you get sufficient fills for the band to really do its job for you.
Good luck.
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Their loss, not yours. Good on you for putting yourself out there for people. At the very least, each time you tell your story to someone else, you are reminding and reinforcing to yourself just what has worked so well for you and that has got to make it easier to keep on doing what works!
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Congratulations! It's awesome fun buying new clothes. I keep on doing it
In fact, today I went to a clothes store at a shopping centre because I wanted a pair of three-quarter length pants for work (it's summer here in Australia). The shop was having a sale with a whole rack of clothes going out at just $3 each! So I picked up a pair of slacks, shorts, a lovely sun dress plus the three-quarter length pants I went in for.
dylanmiles23, luelesseglaceg and Domika03 reacted to this -
It's easier to start and continue exercising when you enjoy it so look for activities that you enjoy. I love cycling, dancing, walking and swimming, which gives me plenty of variety as well.
dylanmiles23 reacted to this -
You mentioned that you are not exercising as you should - perhaps you have already identified an area that you can focus on to achieve the results you are looking for.
Good luck and hang in there!
destynee1 reacted to this -
The cure is simply greater exposure to the allergen! Exercise more (inadvertent exercise like you describe is ideal) until suddenly one day you realise that you are not only no longer allergic, but that you also require it to have a great day.
Cycle commuting 30km to work is undoubtedly the very best way to start my day!
☠carolinagirl☠ and ♕ajtexas♕ reacted to this -
Congratulations on getting married. Sounds like you picked a winner with a supportive husband! Keep up the great work.
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Amazing picture. Stay safe
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I have just lost a workmate to cancer just days ago so your pain is also very raw for me. Treasure these precious moments with your Dad and let his strength be your strength moving forward.
Domika03 reacted to this -
The only issue I have is pressure on my port. But I do like how it holds in the jiggles!
terjeffvaonkva reacted to this -
Congratulations. You are obviously in a great place mentally!
I know what you mean about feeling healthy. I just feel as though I am bouncing and so light on my feet these days.
One of my colleagues commented that since I have lost weight, I no longer talk about feeling unwell all the time - interesting insight into how my morbid obesity was really affecting my life, not to mention my interactions with other people.
Kime-lou reacted to this -
You do deserve it. Ignore the naysayers, let them fuel your fire to succeed. By making positive changes now, you will have fewer of the long term health issues that those of us who are much older have suffered as a result of carrying our weight for so many more years.
Best wishes.
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That's a difficult one to measure in my house as my youngest moved out soon after I was banded so the grocery bill naturally dropped. Hubby is great and prefers to eat healthy with me so we are spending our dollar wisely but I am not sure that it has come down that much.
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Planning is my biggest tip. Plan what you will eat each day and stick to it. And be sure to get some exercise in there. In doesn't have to be a gym membership or some sort of full on workout. Cycling, dancing, walking and swimming all work for me.
Starting Over! reacted to this -
Good planning but also, if your dr doesn't require a pre-op plan, you will probably be fine to eat a little at the reunion. Just make the best choices you can and keep your portions small.
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Sounds like mindless eating rather than food addiction. One of the tips with the lap band is to concentrate on eating so that you experience it fully and appreciate it. Plus, you will hear/feel your full signals better if you are not doing anything else but eating. That includes the computer, television, games, reading and sometimes even just talking with friends.
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There are plenty of ways that you can work out without a personal trainer and without too much cost. I have never been to a gym or had a personal trainer and have lost 62kg with the band and lifestyle changes. I love cycling, dancing, swimming and walking. Having a really good support person in real life - my husband -, and maintaining an ongoing relationship with my surgeon for regular visits have been crucial.
The other thing for me has been to set small, intermediate goals along the way that give me achievements to celebrate while still working towards my bigger, long term goals. Things like getting below 100kg, looking good in my son's wedding photos, cutting back on my blood pressure tablets etc, have been real goals and real achievements. Right now I am working towards a big item on my bucket list and have signed up for the Great Victorian Bike Ride in November.
Hang in there, reassess, and work on a plan to get that band working for you.
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I think we've all done that! Probably because we were taught not to waste food. Just be sure that you don't add your own dinner onto cleaning up their leftovers.
2muchfun reacted to this -
Plateaus are a normal part of the weight loss journey. You may find that mixing up your diet and/or exercise routine will get your scales moving again.
In the meantime, take a moment to notice whether your clothes are feeling looser, or maybe your knees ache less than before, or perhaps you are climbing that flight of stairs without getting puffed. These are NSVs (non-scale victories) and they are just as important as seeing the numbers move on the scales.
bandbun and ☠carolinagirl☠ reacted to this -
I know what you mean! I ended up in the ER twice with a bowel infection and was sent home both times without proper testing (beyond telling me I had an infection) and without antibiotics. They simply managed my pain and were amazed at how much I had lost with the band. My surgeon operates out of that hospital and was furious the next day when I saw him on an emergency appointment and he learned what they HADN'T done for me.
Surely when a patient presents with something that may be a complication of a band, they should at least phone the surgeon for advice.
As for failing to treat a diagnosed infection, that is just plain wrong.
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