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Everything posted by Crystalapril11
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Straws??
I miss straws to so very much. I haven't used one in a very long time I have been tempted lately I won't lie. Crystal
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What's Your Food Of Sin?
I do coffee each morning and I am 7 months post op. One cup a day only is what I do. Looking forward to my appt in Feb. I so need a fill. Crystal
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Lap Band Buddie In Southwest Suburbs Of Chicago
I'm only about 30 minutes from you Crystal
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Rant. Emotions. Crying. Enter Post At Own Risk.
Hey, don't worry we all will be drop dead HOT soon enough. Don't ever think the way someone remembers us is a bad thing. It just means we have a spot in their memory bank. Better to be here on earth than not. Big or small. Keep your head up and working hard. Crystal
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Considering Lapband...is It Worth It?
On any site their is going to be neg and pos post. We have to keep in mind its part of life. I hope that those who are interested in having lap band surgery do their own research. Yes, it is a life long commitment. It takes work to get thru the bumps in the road. Protein intake, water intake, vitamins. I am still adjusting and will have success. Down 50lbs or so and more to come. Looking forward to a healthy long life with my family. Wishing everyone a wonderful NEW YEAR!!!! Crystal
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Signs Of Depression After Surgery
It has its ups and downs but we can get thru it. Keep your head up!
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6 Months Down And 85 Pounds Gone!!! Settling Into Onderland!!!
Nice details it helps. I was banded 5/10/11. Down 50lbs and stuck with no weight loss since Oct. I want to know if you will share a example of a days intake on 800 cal. I need the help at this point very discouraged. Thanks Crystal
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Do You Sometimes Get Discouraged Or Regret Getting The Lapband?
Discouraged yes regret no. Banded 5/10/11 down 50lbs but stuck with no weight loss since Oct and it SUCKS! Crystal
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Stalled! Need Suggestions
Lakeshia I to had my surgery in May 2011. Started out at 289lbs now stuck at 238lbs since Oct. I don't go back to my doc till Feb. I am looking at what things I'm eating and trying my best to increase exercise which hasn't ever interested me. Zumba classes are my new find love. Thank GOD for my gym membership it makes me go. I have been looking for people banded around the same time as me so please keep in touch. I have been very discouraged lately due my weight being stuck for so long. I had 1cc put in on Sept 1st then had to go get .5cc taken out the next day I couldn't even keep water down lost 4lbs over nite and throwing up continousely. Therefore I am at my max fill's I believe unless someone out here has more info for me on this topic. I keep thinking ok if I'm at my max what the heck I'm I doing wrong??? Thanks for listening Crystal
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Chewable Vitamins
I'm using Targets gummies also multi ang vit d with cal Love them
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The Holiday Challenge
Still at 238lbs Crystal
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Seafood? Can We Eat???
I can eat seafood with no problems. I did have food at Red Lobster. I only have shrimp and part on a potato. 7 months post op
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The Holiday Challenge
12/22 238lbs Merry Christmas everyone! Crystal
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Guilt :(
We all are going thru these challenges. I am 7 months post op. It is a big mind thing. I have my days as well. We can do this hang in there! I'm trying too.
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Change In Level Of Lap Band Restriction
I have different levels of restriction at different times. I thought this was just me. So glad to hear I'm not the only one. One day I can eat eggs for breakfast and the next day it will get stuck. Just don't get it. :0
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Not Losing.....4 Weeks Post Lap Band Surgery
same here
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Food Mourning
OMG so true I am going thru these things right now.
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1 Month Post Op
Keep going!
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Having A Hard Go Of It
Exercise is a big weakness of mine. I start going to the gym then find every reason not to go. I have been doing light weights and stretching at home and work daily. I need to really get a spark going because my weight isn't moving. So exercise yes not my favorite.
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What Are Some Ways To Stay Focused 7 Months Post Lap Band Surgeryp?
How do u stay focused? Diet, exercise, protein intake?
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The Holiday Challenge
Sorry everyone long day yesterday my weight is 238lbs Crystal
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Hubby In Critical Condition
My prayers are with you.
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Not Losing On Scale But Clothing Much Bigger....can I Be Losing?
My scale is moving slowly as well. I am Down 52lbs. And its very hard when my hubby is losing daily. Now he has lost 100lbs. He had a lot more to lose and had his surgery 2wks prior. I am very happy for him but yes its a scale hating moment. We can do this! Zumba class here I come tonite
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The Holiday Challenge
It's Crystal Never mind my post a second ago. Figured it out. Ok here we go on today Dec 8th is.....237lbs down 1.5lbs YAY!!!! Thanks Guys and Gals
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The Holiday Challenge
Hi how do I record my weight today?