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Tomander

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  4. Posted

    I just past my 7th year mark.

    I can eat anything except rice and apple skins. They go down... they just feel strange so I avoid them. Everything else is fine, all carbs and meats... I don't eat a lot of cooked veggies... never have but I love raw veggies and low cal dip. I alway make sure I take tiny bites the size of my finger nail and make sure I finish what I have in my mouth before I take my second or third bite.

    I also don't drink carbonated beverages beer/pop. Doctor said "NO"... over the past 7 years I tried pop on 2 different occasions and thought I was going to die... never had a heart attach but had major chest pain and it felt like what a heart attack would feel like... pain lasted for over an hour. Stupid me tired pop 2 times... about 2 apart... then i decided to try half a beer about 4 years ago... WOW... same thing... pain in the chest... NEVER again.

    I say to new bandsters don't go into the journey saying "I'll never be able to eat this or that ever again"... each person is different. Don't compare yourself to other bandsters. For example if you try and eat an orange and it gets stuck think about why it got stuck... were you eating too fast... how big the piece was it, etc. Don't be afraid to try the orange again (or whatever food you an issue with) in a few days. Most importantly try not and get stressed out when your about to sit down for your meal.

    Remember, the band is for "life". You should be able to eat a well balance meal and ENJOY all foods in moderation. I love my band because I don't feel like I missing out on certain foods because I can still have them but in smaller portions. I got the band for Portion Control and for me it's a great tool. For me it also helped to be organized with my meals. I planned (and still do) my meals for the week and freeze them in "band-size" portions. Many people have read my muffin tin tricks and so many people have found them helpful.

    Tom, Toronto

    Banded July 6 06

    Wt. Loss: 160 lbs

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  5. Posted

    Lellow I laughed out loud when I read your reply... my jeans ALWAYS worn out in the crotch / thighs from my legs rubbing together when I worn a size 54". I thought i was the only person with that problem.

    I love it now that I can shop in a "normal" store but I do find in cooler weather I'm putting on an extra sweater or long sleeves becasue I feel the cold more now... buy hey it's a nice problem to have.

    Tom, Toronto

    Banded July 6 06

    Wt. Loss: 160 lbs

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  6. Posted

    Hi... put this day behind you and start tomorrow as a new day.

    Did you only have to do liquids for 1 week? Were you give a post op menu plan to follow. I know each doctor is different.

    My Post Op plan was...

    Week 1 - Clear Fluids

    Week 2 - Full Fluids

    Week 3 - Mushie Foods

    Week 4 - Solid to "Normal foods"

    Try and take it one day at a time... but remember your still healing and some people don't lose until they get a fill. Each person is different. Don't worry about the 2 lbs. You just had surgery and your body needs time heal and adjust.

    If you have access to a support group I strongly suggest you try and go to a group meeting. I found support from other bandsters to be very helpful (and still do) especially in the beginning.

    Hang in there... it does get better and easier.

    Tom, Toronto

    Banded July 6 06

    Wt. Loss: 160 lbs

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  11. Posted

    Congratulations !!!

    In a few short hours you will be in "Bandland".

    Take it one day at a time... also you might find it helpful to have a heating pad to help with the left shoulder pain (if you have it). I found it VERY helpful. That was the only pain I had after surgery... mine lasted for three days.

    Keep us posted.

    Tom, Toronto

    Banded July 6 06

    Wt. Loss: 160 lbs

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  12. Posted

    Hello Band Buddies !!

    I hope everyone has been enjoying their summer.

    The Lapband coffee in Durham will be starting up again in September. I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone. I normally don't ask people to confirm attendance but if you are planning on coming in September could you please let me know... I'm planning on brining a special treat for everyone.

    I will also send out a reminder closer to the date.

    Tom, Toronto

    Banded July 6 06

    Wt. Loss: 160 lbs

    Lapband coffee Group - Durham

    Wednesday September 18th – 7:00 p.m.

    Williams Fresh Cafe

    1650 Victoria Street East

    Whitby, ON

    (905) 571-5145

    (Very close to the Oshawa GO Train Station)

    The Lapband Coffee Groups are open to EVERYONE who has had Lapband Surgery or if you’re looking into the lapband process, recently banded, or a long time "Bandster".

    This is a great way to find out about the lapband from individuals who have had the surgery and to ask questions or just listen to individuals share their lapband journey experience.

    No need to sign up… just show up and if you can’t find the group ask for Tom at the cash register.

    If you have any questions before the coffee group please contact:

    Tom – tomander@bell.net

    Let’s all “band” together for a cup of coffee!

  13. Posted

    I can honestly say I noticed a difference on day three... why because my acid reflux went away !!!!

    I suffered from acid reflux since I was 14... I got banded a month before my 40th birthday. I was on 3 medication for my AR. I didn't have a hernia. My AR was so bad I was hospitalized on several occasions with it.

    I was self-pay and if I was told I wouldn't lose a pound but my AR would go away I would have still paid for the surgery. I started with a 54" waist... now 30". I noticed the inches and pounds coming off very fast. I didn't have to do the pre-op diet and lost 17 lbs my first week.

    Tom, Toronto

    Banded July 6 06

    Wt. Loss: 160 lbs

  19. Posted

    I was told NO carbonated beverages... now over the past 7 years I didn't listen to my doctor and tried diet pop twice and thought I was going to DIE... then a few years later I tried beer... same thing... thought DEATH was near... NEVER again... my doctor knows best... that was 5 years ago... and in my opinion if there is a SLIGHT chance that it may harm the band I say why risk it.

    Tom, Toronto

    Banded July 6 06

    Wt. Loss: 160 lbs

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  20. Posted

    I suffered from AR since I was 14. I was on two medications. I was banded 1 month before my 40th birthday.

    My AR went away 3 days after getting banded...and I didn't have a hernia. My AR was so bad at times I was put in the hospital on 4 separate occasions.

    If someone told me I wouldn't lose weight but my AR would go away I would have gotten the band !!

    I can eat spicy foods now (not super spicy because I don't like them) but thinks like chili and spaghetti sauce and have no issues at all.

    Best thing I ever did... AND NO MORE ACID REFLUX !!!!

    Tom, Toronto

    Banded July 6 06

    Wt. Loss: 160 lbs

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  21. Posted

    I just past my 7th year mark. I have had no issues at all.

    Best thing I ever did. I can eat anything in moderation except rice and apples skins... and no carbonated beverages.

    I started with a 54" waist... now 30".

    I find maintenance very easy... I still get weighed in every month with my family doctor.

    Tom, Toronto

    Banded July 6 06

    Wt. Loss: 160 lbs

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  23. Posted

    I just past my 7th year "Banniversary".

    I have had no regrets at all about getting the lapband. It it's a great tool.

    It changed my life. I started with a 54" waist... now a 30" waist.

    If you would like to email me to ask question or if you would like to chat on the phone I'd be happy to call you... I have free long distance and would be happy answer any questions you have.

    Tom, Toronto

    Banded July 6 06

    Wt. Loss: 160 lbs

    EM: tomander@bell.net

  24. Posted

    If you haven't kept a food journal I would TRY and keep one for a month... then try and review it with a nutritionist or your clinic. I would try to focus more on your sold Proteins.... they are better for your metabolism.

    While I was losing (and still do) I kept cubes of cold turkey in the fridge as a snack and ate them with a VERY tiny amount of low cal dip that I make (I've posted the recipe here several times).

    I only used Protein shakes for the 2 weeks following my surgery.

    Hang in there... you can get back on track. I definitely think a nutritionist could help. Do you have access to a support group?

    Tom, Toronto

    Banded July 6 06

    Wt. Loss: 160 lbs

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