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DeAna N

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    DeAna N reacted to ☠carolinagirl☠ in November Challenge- We have so much to be thankful for!   
    ...cutting in.....
    seems i want to say that i am very very thankful to the friends who support me on this forum....i cant find you much anymore but i wanted you to know if you do read this..
    i am so proud of us banders.
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    DeAna N got a reaction from 2muchfun in Doctor Feels Restriction But, I Dont   
    it took me 3 fills before I started to fill restriction
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    DeAna N reacted to FLORIDAYS in I Am Of A Certain Age...   
    Evidentially when you reach a certain age the medical community thinks it's a good idea to subject their patients to a colonoscopy. I get it so I scheduled my appointment a few weeks ago for tomorrow. What I didn't do was pay close attention to the fact that I had to be on Clear liquids all of today and at 3 pm start drinking concoctions which will "clean me out".
    So today I am reminding myself of the fact that I am a successful lapband patient. 3 years ago I was on liquids for 2 weeks pre op and Clear Liquids for a week post op. I CAN do this!!
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    DeAna N got a reaction from 2muchfun in 1-6 Monthers - Post What You Are Eating Please?   
    well I am not a 1-6monther I am a 15monther but I eat a lot of the same things that you eat I have had the egg scrambler, tuna, slamon that you listed above. After a year I eat a lot of other choices, things that I can't eat might be a smaller list here is what I eat yesturday.
    breakfast: 4oz greek yogurt with a a spoon of granola. 1 EAS prot shake
    morning snack scoop of Peanut Butter and celery
    lunch BBQ pull pork wraps(crockpot recipe & wrap the meat in in green leafy lettuce with a little shredded cheese)
    mid day snack choc sugar free puding with 1/4 scoop of protien powder( I use powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury no flavor or choc fav)
    dinner portbella pizza(take a portbell mushroom cap cover with pizza sauce your choice of meat and cheese bake for 15-20mins) and diced cucumber tomatoe salad
    bedtime snack( with vitmains and meds)eas protien shack 2oz cubes cheese and 2oz deli meat
    this is a typical day for me. I take in 1000-1350 calories daily(depending if I exercise that day) I try to change it up so I am not bored. I hope this helped although I am a little further along...enjoy the journey
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    DeAna N got a reaction from ☠carolinagirl☠ in Pain?   
    it's more than likely gas. it took a good month for all the gas to move out. I was very bloated and very uncomfortable I tried gas X it helped very little hang in there try to walk as much as you can it will help to move the gas down
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    DeAna N got a reaction from 2muchfun in 1-6 Monthers - Post What You Are Eating Please?   
    well I am not a 1-6monther I am a 15monther but I eat a lot of the same things that you eat I have had the egg scrambler, tuna, slamon that you listed above. After a year I eat a lot of other choices, things that I can't eat might be a smaller list here is what I eat yesturday.
    breakfast: 4oz greek yogurt with a a spoon of granola. 1 EAS prot shake
    morning snack scoop of Peanut Butter and celery
    lunch BBQ pull pork wraps(crockpot recipe & wrap the meat in in green leafy lettuce with a little shredded cheese)
    mid day snack choc sugar free puding with 1/4 scoop of protien powder( I use powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury no flavor or choc fav)
    dinner portbella pizza(take a portbell mushroom cap cover with pizza sauce your choice of meat and cheese bake for 15-20mins) and diced cucumber tomatoe salad
    bedtime snack( with vitmains and meds)eas protien shack 2oz cubes cheese and 2oz deli meat
    this is a typical day for me. I take in 1000-1350 calories daily(depending if I exercise that day) I try to change it up so I am not bored. I hope this helped although I am a little further along...enjoy the journey
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    DeAna N got a reaction from SleevedMominNH in Thanksgiving Challenge   
    well i will join the challenge. I am a little late I am curently 187 I would like to be 184 by Thanksgiving
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    DeAna N reacted to GoingforGoal in Can Eat Bread But Not Chicken?   
    This is where sliders are actually used in a positive manner. I typically eat dry or thick meats with some kind of low cal sauce that gives the meat just enough moisture that it doesn't coagulate into a solid mass when sitting in the pouch. Examples are chicken cacciatore (tomato sauce, onion and peppers), tuna/chicken/egg/turky salads and hamburger bolognese, I deduct the calories but rarely does that pose an issue. I never have issues with meats when I prepare them this way.
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    DeAna N reacted to LapbandLo in Starting November off with a BANG   
    Down 30.6lbs as of this morning. I could cry. I've worked SO hard and I deserve it. YAY me!
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    DeAna N reacted to GoingforGoal in Protein?   
    Beans, tofu, yogurt and even soft spread cheese are good Protein mushies
    Protein shakes are definitely a good filler, some are as high as 30g Protein per serving and will fill you right up
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    DeAna N reacted to patience1822 in Share ideas, What did you eat today ?   
    I had buffalo chicken salad with pretzel chips about 3/4 cup and 8 chips. For dinner Shirataki noodles and 4 shrimp in a peanut spicy Thai sauce about a cup really good!!! That's about it and coffee of course.
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    DeAna N reacted to kimmom in Share ideas, What did you eat today ?   
    Just curious what you ate today ? Maybe those who are getting banded would also find it interesting to see examples of what we are eating to be sucessful . I will start
    Banded June 5th Lost 11 Lbs
    Br- Protein Shake
    Lunch- Applebees Broccoli cheese Soup
    Snack- Peach
    Dinner-Sweet Patato , tuna from a can to get Protein
    Protein shake before bed
    Thanks for sharing, I think it would be fun to hear what others are having at different stages to give us ideas.
    Kim:)
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    DeAna N reacted to Steffyp in 2nd fille done today   
    I'm glad to say it was much easier than the first one. The NP found my port pretty easily and gave me 1cc. So now I have 3.5cc's in a 10cc band. I'm feeling good, just a little queasy but not as bad as after my first fill. Hopefully this will get me closer to the green zone.
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    DeAna N reacted to ☠carolinagirl☠ in no more belly rubbing   
    ok, here goes another silly story that came to realization just today.,
    picture you sitting in the drivers seat...your belly so large that you have to have the seat go all the way back..(try being short and not reaching pedals too).. and you have to have the steering wheel turned up to drive....and even turning the wheel, you are doing some belly rubbing.
    so today, as i am driving to work, i looked down and saw about 6-7 inch space between my belly and the steering wheel itself......i even put my hand there and measured with my fingers and was like what the heck??
    my tummy is no where close to the steering wheel...def made me smile and turn up van halen even louder than normal.
    so a huge difference 7 months ago to now.....no more belly rubbing for me...
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    DeAna N got a reaction from hely88 in Don't care who i offend......   
    not offended Merry Christmas to you also
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    DeAna N reacted to B-52 in Endorsment for Running....   
    First,let me say, I have been at my goal weight for a year now, thanks entirely to the band and nothing I did on my own. Believe me, I have been on many
    diets over the past 30 years and was never successful at any of them.
    But I have not lost any weight since meeting my goal, I fluctuate the same 5 lbs up and down, and always land back to my "Normal Weight"
    However,:
    I started a running program last spring.....first starting out with the C to 5K program,(struggles all the way) then the C to 10K program.
    I now run 5 miles per day, 5 days a week, along with 3-5 sprints to finish it off.
    I have always felt that my body has been continuously changing somehow, even though I have not lost any weight.
    Long story short...I have dropped 2 clothing sizes since starting to run for exercise, even though I have not lost any weight.
    I have also noticed that a lot of the loose hanging skin, especially around my waist and inner thighs has tightened up and is starting to vanish...
    What they say about running is true...it will tone up your entire body, tighten up your skin, from head to toe, and change the way your body looks altogether.....
    Just FYI.....
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    DeAna N got a reaction from destynee1 in Thankful November Challenge   
    198...woohoo....... onderland
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    DeAna N got a reaction from destynee1 in Thankful November Challenge   
    198...woohoo....... onderland
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    DeAna N reacted to Luce3 in Clothes!   
    Hi everyone!
    I'm now 23 days post op, feeling really good about it all.
    I've lost a total of 14 kilos since the 2 weeks before my operation and just wanted to share that I spent a good hour in my closet today trying on old clothes, or clothes which used to be tight on me, and now they all fit really well and I'm excited to plan outfits to wear out of the house
    This is absolutely the best decision I've ever made and I'm not even a month into my journey!
    Yay!
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    DeAna N got a reaction from Lana08 in First Fill   
    I was in and out in about 1hr it was pretty easy for me
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    DeAna N reacted to lafaye999 in Something In Throat   
    Mine is always related to eating too fast. I think sometimes I wait to long to eat then wish to rush it down like a pig..
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    DeAna N reacted to Beautiful-B in 2Nd Fill - 1St Unfill   
    Today was my 2nd fill since being banded on Aug 15, 2012. At surgery my doc put .5cc in my band and my first fill Sept 14th was 2.5 cc. for a total of 3cc's in a 10cc band. After the 1st fill I felt little to no restriction. I did however manage to lose 5 lbs in the 4 weeks. My NP told me that was good considering most patients do not lose anything until their 3 or 4th fill. She asked the usual questions regarding my portion sizes and hunger in between meals. She then told me she was going to put in 2 cc's and have me at 5cc's. When she accessed my port and injected the Fluid I could feel my stomach tighten. (It was pretty kewl) considering the fill is immediate. I then sat up and it was time for the Water test.
    The first sip goes now without a problem. Then I (unintentionally) gulped down the next sip and boy did I feel it. I felt like I needed to burp and couldn't, I also felt the Water gurgling back up my throat. I couldn't help but think, "This is what being too tight feels like." Trust me, It is not a good feeling. I thought, "If I can't get water down, there is no way I can do food!". The last thing I want is to sit down for dinner and worry about getting stuck or worse not be able to eat. I told the NP I felt a little tight and she said, "Sit here for a bit and see if you feel any better.". I started on a 2nd cup of water, same thing. The best way to describe the feeling is, It felt like I had swallowed something thick in consistency and I could feel it traveling down my throat through my chest and then it bubbled up at my band. To think, this is just WATER. After all of that, I felt a slight burning sensation in my esophagus. It was weird. So of course, I have been reading the forums and everybody says, "Do not leave your doctor’s office if you are too tight".
    I laid back down on the table and had .5cc's removed or there about. I really didn't ask how much she took out. I was just glad I could sit up and get the 2nd glass of water down. I am sharing this experience with everyone so you will know what I experienced and if it happens to you. Please do not leave the doctor’s office.
    Wish me luck, My next appointment isn't for 4 weeks. Please share your experience if you have any.
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    DeAna N reacted to ElleG in Stomach Issues   
    Never heard of it and never had any issues banded 17 months
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    DeAna N reacted to jen_1381 in Stomach Issues   
    I haven't heard that, and hope it's not true since vomiting is not something most of us can do easily anymore. I haven't had any stomach issues (knock on wood!) and I've been banded almost 5 months. I would ask your doctor maybe.
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    DeAna N reacted to DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! in Stomach Issues   
    Complete myth. Our digestive systems aren't changed whatsoever. Furthermore, the band is on the outside of the stomach not the inside, it would never even come in contact with stomach contents. The band has zero effect on infections, bacterial or viral.
    Diarrhea is a different issue entirely. Some do have it more but that's not because of the band itself but rather what they are (or are not) eating. Some have more Constipation for the same reason, too.

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