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Everything posted by tym4me
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Newbie Bandster
Welcome!! Mix up different protein shakes. I use unjury protein powder i buy their unflavored one and vanilla depending if i want sweet or savory
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Upset And Antsy!!
Just wondering is it a private practice? Does he have nursing staff that could give u a fill? IDK if you have had any yet but for me the whole visit is less than 5min
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June Surgery - Anyone Not Lose Their Hair?
No hair problems here. Remember tjere can be complication with Biotin with certain meds double check for that.
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New To The Site But Not To The Band
Its funny i grew up not eating much me just never cared for it. But now my band really doesnt like meat so i dont force it. I guess i dont really cook veg. i just do my smoothies for Protein and Beans nuts an veggies for the rest of the day. I hope things go well for u
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New Guy Here
First hi an welcome this site is awesome an you wanting to b a healthier you is awesome! However your experience to make you want to be a doctor is well ... Moving My husband of 18yrs is from Brooklyn an then Queens in the 70s an 80s when things were bad an still seems to be. He at a tender age saw people die like you did. He also had people break into their apt an steal all their food. He till this very day is RELIGIOUS about redeeming cans all because he remembers how at 11/12 yo he had to find cans to be able to get enough money to be able to eat that night. Now i thankfully have never had it so hard in the subs of Mass. But i will say it is things like that, that made him an awesome husband great father. An provider. He worked his way through college while supporting his family to be an accountant. An he is also a loving sheppard in our congregation. Moses may God be always by ur side an guide you through your wonderful endeavors. Isa 41:13
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New To The Site But Not To The Band
Hi there ive been banded for 6 months an now im in the green zone. Finally starting to see the weight come off. I am a low carber vegatarian. I also count my cals and use whole foods an organic when i can. Welcome back.
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If You Could Really Turn Back Time, Would You Get Banded Again??
Yes my green zone. I have 5.3 in my 10cc band
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If You Could Really Turn Back Time, Would You Get Banded Again??
Ive been banded for 6 months an finally got to restriction. I LOVE IT!!! i do count cals on my phone so no biggy there an i get full off a few bites maybe 1/2 cup fills me. But there is no way i can eat fast i try to eat slow but if that old habit sneaks up the pressure in my chest lets me know I not my band did something wrong.
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I've Clearly Learned Nothing.
Just remember that yes the band gives us restriction yet we always have to choose our food wisely
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Husbands
I have been married for 18 yrs this month. Am i the same 5/6 i was when we met NO ! is he the guy with the six pack biceps an all that no. But u grow old together. He loves me for me an i love him for him. Would he like me to be thinner sure just for my health? Probably not. Would i like him to have that sexy six pack again sure. As long as he wS healthy. What im trying to say is through thick n thin (literaly) i love him an he loves me. But who doesnt want their mate to be attractive. But there is ALWAYS a kind an loving way to say an do things
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Support....
Lol plz i draggedit out for the break
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Pressure And Pain
Yes go see ur dr. However 7days post op an eating solids really even if u only had the nand placed u should only b on full liquids right now. The pain? Could be gas BUT u did have to major surgerys so check with your dr. God bless
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Anyone Have Trouble Eating Breakfast?
I was wondering the same thing. I have coffee every mornong i get up 4am to go to the hospital for work. But i know i need to jump start my metabolism too how much of a protein shake would get things started? 4oz or more?
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7 Months And Still Struggling...
Sorry btw dont give up!! It takes some time to get adjusted just right. It took 5!!! Fills for me to get here an 6 months
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7 Months And Still Struggling...
I can understand where u r coming from. I was banded 10/11 and i JUST got to my sweet spot i have 5.3cc in my 10cc band. No i cannot eat rice pasta bread even toasted most meats r too fiberous for me i eat tons of beans and veggies salads an such i also have an organic homemade smoothy every day.
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Your Full Signal?
I get a full feeling in my chest if i ignore it then i know ive over done it.
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It's Been A While, But I'm Back, And Alive....
Wow shirley how scary i wish u a speedy recovery.
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April 25Th Will Be 6 Months On The Dot From My Surgery, Down 143 Ponds!!!!!!
Awesome job!!
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Dizziness?
I am dealing with tjis too. My dr dx it as RHG its called Reactive Hypoglycemia. It comes on from losing weight and malabsorption. Whenever eating a carb i have to have protein to balance it out. An by carbs i mean even in fruits veggies an such. If you gpogle RHG it gives tons of info HTH
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Dizziness?
I am dealing with tjis too. My dr dx it as RHG its called Reactive Hypoglycemia. It comes on from losing weight and malabsorption. Whenever eating a carb i have to have protein to balance it out. An by carbs i mean even in fruits veggies an such. If you gpogle RHG it gives tons of info HTH
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Stuck For The First Time :(
Sometimes i try to swallow air like i am making myself burp an the offending substance will come up an out. Did the treadmill help?
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My Lap-Band Experience So Far.....
Hi there one thing i am thinking is could you still visit your previous dr that you loved for your fills an pay out of pocket? But also in the mean time it looks like you are gonna have to live through bandster H--- again. Just because you can eat a whole plate of food doesnt mean you should. I still measure an way everytjing even though most of the time i dont finish my portion but i know im not going crazy over either.
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Stuck For The First Time :(
Tami how r u doing now? I can no longer eat deli meat so i understand i also sometimes am able to "cough" up an obstruction an sometimes if i sip on some water it makes it come up also. Either way its going down or coming up. Hope u feel better. I HATE the pressure of being stuck
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Do U Drink Out Of A Straw?!
Nope no straws gives me to much air upsets my stomach
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Vegetarian Protien Powder
Hi im not a real big meat eater an rather avoid most meat except i like fish an all seafood. I guess im a pescatarian by accident Does anyone have suggestions for powders or even shakes?? Thanks so much