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Spaness2012

LAP-BAND Patients
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About Spaness2012

  • Rank
    Bariatric Master
  • Birthday 12/14/1972

About Me

  • Biography
    40 this year....things are gonna be different. :)
  • Gender
    Female
  • Interests
    reading, sports...particularly Football, beach activities
  • Occupation
    Skin Care Therapist
  • City
    Tampa
  • State
    FL
  • Zip Code
    33604
  1. Spaness2012

    Getting Back on Track

    Great post! Yes...it is easy to get discouraged. Commitment to the journey is imperative. I have a feeling that, at the end of the day, you will do great!
  2. Spaness2012

    Nervous but fingers crossed

    Bandster Hell is very real and proper restriction will help. You may consider incorporating some food addiction therapy or other therapy to help you weed through the obstacles you had in the past.
  3. Crossing off some professional goals from my list! New year, new body, new attitude?? All of the above has helped me and has been the ingrediants to catapult this success!

  4. Spaness2012

    When Did You Know?

    Great post. You have such a wonderful sense of humor about these things. I too feel like I have always been fat. I am pretty sure I was the baby on low-cal Gerbers. I have been on a diet my whole life......but for the life of me don't know how I got so fat (kidding).
  5. Spaness2012

    Two Year Anniverary

    Awesome.....thanks for sharing.
  6. Spaness2012

    Getting stuck?

    Bandster Hell is very real and I white knuckled it until I got enough fluid in my band to feel a difference. I am at about 5.5cc in a 10cc band and quite frankly, I probably could use a tad more. Talk to your surgeon and he will guide you in the right direction. Good luck!
  7. Spaness2012

    Do I NEED weight loss surgery?

    I too felt like there was no way I would ever see my weight under 200. I got here and plan to lose more. The pipe dream totally became a reality! You can do this....one patient step at a time.
  8. Spaness2012

    Do I NEED weight loss surgery?

    I agree with the above. For me..it wasn't a matter of losing 50, 60...or 100 pounds. Could I keep off any amount of weight I lost long term? The answer, for me, was a resounding NO. The band has helped me maintain all the weight I have lost.
  9. Spaness2012

    Acceptance

    Great post! I too had to get to this acceptance of the real changes I had to make and my full participation to achieve my goals. I got there kicking and screaming....but each day gets better. Good luck.
  10. Medium?? What is that? (Wink)! How fantastic!
  11. Spaness2012

    People need to grow up!!!!!

    How rude and terrible!! People amaze me! But here is the thing. Although losing weight may stop the moo'ing noises from ignorant jackasses...it won't cure MEAN. There will always be something or someone that will comment negatively about something and potentially hurt your feelings. From this day forward...hold your head high, be proud of your accomplishments thus far, work on self esteem and self worth. I promise....MEAN won't ever affect your identity!
  12. Spaness2012

    Slip

    "Bandster Hell" is very real. Like the post said above......until you get several fills to get some restriction....it's all YOU and want power. I would stress that following the rules and eating smaller meals during this time will help you immensely when you do feel restriction. It's a process...a journey.
  13. I am amazed at how the lapband has not only transformed my body but more so...my mind!

  14. It is normal to mourn the lifestyle you had around food. I too had similar feelings. But only 4 1/2 months post op....I have gained more appreciation for family time, being in control of myself, and NOT letting food dictate a good or bad time! I am so much more present and aware with family and friends than I have ever been before. It is an amazing transformation....and it's not all physical! Hang in there......you will come to have a different appreciation of the good food you are eating (even in small quantities).
  15. Spaness2012

    ONEDERLAND!!!!! Woohoo!!!

    Thank you for reminding us that the process can be a slow one....but with mindfulness and keeping our eye on the prize...it can be done! I love this post and I too have been in "Onderland" for several weeks now. It's almost unbelievable for me....but I plan on staying there.....not creeping back again! Congrats!!

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