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Everything posted by rose1956
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Goal!!! 1/16/12...
Congrats, you have done an awesome job
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October Bandsters!!!
I was banded on October 20th and so far I am down 32 ponds , I have had 1 fill and the doctor only put in a half a cc, small amount I think
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Rose1956's Before and After Pics
My Before & After Photos!
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New Lap Band Patient
I have been banded for a month now, hang in there it gets easier as you go . Just think of the results that you will be having.
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October Bandsters!!!
Hello everyone, I was banded on Oct. 20th and so far I have lost a total of 23 pounds. I just love my band.
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rose1956
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3 weeks post op
I have lost 9 pounds since surgery, i cannt beleive I am actually losing this weight. I am so excited , I have alrady been able to get jeans to button that needed about 2 inches around my waist to button. Looking forward to dropping a size or maybe 2 by Christamas
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3 weeks post op
I have lost 9 pounds since surgery, i cannt beleive I am actually losing this weight. I am so excited , I have alrady been able to get jeans to button that needed about 2 inches around my waist to button. Looking forward to dropping a size or maybe 2 by Christamas
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The Turkey Challenge
Name, real or screen~rose Age~55 Weight on November 1st~242 Goal Weight for November 29th~230 Exercise Goal for November~ Dietary Goal for November~ Personal Goal for November~to get adjusted to my new life Date Banded~10-20-11 Total Weight Loss Since Banding~ 15
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October Bandsters!!!
I was banded on the 20th,And I can not believe how good I feel. The first few day were rough but pain is all gone looking forward to some soft food though
- port site warm
- port site warm
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I lost 70 pounds!
You look wonderful, you have done an awesome job
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port site warm
My port site is alittle warm, but not hot I was banded on the 20th, was wondering if it is something to worry about
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Name your Lap Band Port
I have named mine, HOPE
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How many incisions did you have?
I have 5
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How many incisions did you have?
I have 5
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Surgery on Oct 17 and feeling really hungry- Should I eat more?
I was banded on the 20th, still having some discomfort, but also hungry as well , but doing what my doctor says
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Banded 10-20-11
I have made it to band land , still very sore but doing better everyday
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October Bandsters!!!
I am getting ready to go and get my preop tests, have to be there at 9, then surgery tomorrow, nervous but excited to
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October Bandsters!!!
I go in the morning for my preop testing surgery is thursday, what all do the do for the preop tests
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October Bandsters!!!
I am 55 and will be banded on the 20th. Good luck
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October Bandsters!!!
I am also on the sehedule for the 20th, nervous but oh so ready
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October Bandsters!!!
- Am I really getting a band around my stomach???
I feel the same way, I am going to be banded next week on the 20th, I am very nervous about it but I have tried all kinds of dieting and they have not worked, I know this weight has to come off or I am going to die. Good luck with yours, Keep me in your thoughts and prayers as I have mine done - Am I really getting a band around my stomach???