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Vicki Loichinger

LAP-BAND Patients
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    Vicki Loichinger reacted to kristy3k in Hello Peoole   
    I know what your are saying... I miss 1 or 2 days on the boards and bam tons of new people. Its good tho word is getting out and means more people are transforming their lives. Sounds like you are doing great!!! I still have a hard time eating chicken too... 7 months out. Dipping it in something is the only way.
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    Vicki Loichinger reacted to kiwiladydee in Hello Peoole   
    Wow. There are so many new people one here. I can't keep up anymore!! Gave I missed anything new or exciting? I'm hitting my 4 month tomorrow - 63lbs. I can eat a boiled egg!! But not the mother. . I'm hopping to get my old stuff-together for big eBay sell. Any other hook ups? Etcs. I'm on my 2nd to last class before I graduate so im super Busy these days????
    Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk
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    Vicki Loichinger reacted to judid in Age   
    I am four months post-op and 61. I have met lots of people even older so I think they consider weight and co existing conditions more than age. I've lost 50 lbs and still working on 50 more so I believe go for it!! I exercise 1 hour 6 days a week, work full time with no plans to retire and really am beginning to feel much younger!
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    Vicki Loichinger got a reaction from Stephanie in New Member! Love Everything I Found!   
    welcome. Come here often for support, encouragement and answers to all sorts of questions.
    Stay busy and the time will go by so quick. Hugs to you and congrats
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    Vicki Loichinger got a reaction from amami426 in Feeling Weird About Happiness   
    Hey I want to feel WEIRD like that, lol, Bask in that feeling, you have worked hard and there are so many benefits that have come from your having this surgery, inside outside and all around you. THANKS for making me smile for you, Hugs
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    Vicki Loichinger got a reaction from sbsmith in Post Op Liquid Diet   
    You are really dealing with a lot right now, it is hard to take the time for yourself to heal and concentrate on yourself with four children to fix meals for. I hope it gets easier. Sending you positive thoughts and gentle hugs.
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    Vicki Loichinger reacted to BBdoodle in Question For Post Opers   
    Me too, so I ony weight myself in the morning after I pee & poop AND before I eat or have anything to drink. I never weight myself after that.
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    Vicki Loichinger got a reaction from CSerwalt in New Here, Rny To Ds I Hope, So Worried   
    that is great. big hugs
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    Vicki Loichinger got a reaction from CSerwalt in I Got Approved! :)   
    wonderful news so happy for you
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    Vicki Loichinger reacted to DLCoggin in Not Eating, Because I'm Not Hungry   
    Lack of appetite for a while following surgery is perfectly normal and nothing to worry about. Not getting enough Protein - that's a different story. Protein is crucially important. Your body uses protein to regenerate tissue and speed healing. Carbs are king when it comes to energy but when you're on a low carb diet, your body will use protein instead. Low energy - eat more protein. Protein will help minimize lean muscle loss. Protein will help protect against infections. Protein will help minimize Hair loss. Bottom line - your appetite will come back, you just won't be able to eat nearly as much as the old you. But getting ALL of the daily protein that your doctor recommends is important. Your body will thank you and you're gonna love the new you!!
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    Vicki Loichinger got a reaction from sharoncarrie in Protein Powder And Yogurt?   
    I am pre op and I have been eating a lot of yogurt and adding one scoop of unflavored Protein powder to it. I have had a bad tooth for the past several weeks and got it pulled last week. So I feel like I have had kinda a trial run eating the yogurt and getting the protein in. One of my favorites has been the Dannon greek 2xprotein vanilla yogurt with a scoop of unflavored protein and about a tablespoon of sugar free pudding mix, pistachio yum, but I bet that won't be good to soon after surgery, but banana pudding has been good. It is like eating some fancy desert to me. NOW all this may change after surgery. But this could be a good option for those that can't stand to drink the shakes.< /p>
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    Vicki Loichinger reacted to speedydvr in Ugh, Not Again   
    I've got my appt on the 3rd... Hopefully they'll be ale to figure it out soon
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    Vicki Loichinger got a reaction from THernandez in New   
    I had the lap band placed seven years ago. Losing thirty pounds (and gaining them and some friends back) never did anything for my uncontrolled diabetes. I am seeking approval for a revision from band to rny. Purely for the hope of the diabetes being undercontrol. there are studies and proof that for many the surgery itself changes the diabetes. That is my hope. i am on over 300 units of insulin a day and the insulin causes me swelling and body aches and pains that have caused me to be on medical disability. I wish I had went with the rny to begin with. I just hope and pray insurance will approve this surgery so I can start to live again. I wish you the best and hope you make the right decision for you With your diabetes I hope you go the RNY.
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    Vicki Loichinger got a reaction from 2ndTimesTheCharm in A Little Scare   
    Glad you are ok and that you had it checked out. You just can't be to careful after
    major surgery. It could have been a stroke. So happy it was not. Now back to your
    regularly scheduled program of losing weight and getting healthier. lol
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    Vicki Loichinger got a reaction from Cheryl Barfoot in Less Than Supportive   
    What don said. Also I just don't talk to a lot of people about this. Not secretive, just don't really need to hear a lot of different opinions from people that don't have a clue. Surround yourself with those who support you and come here for knowledge and encouragement and just let the others roll off your back. This is about you.
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    Vicki Loichinger got a reaction from jadeharper in 6Wks Out And Feeling Normal   
    That is so encouraging thank you for sharing. And I am sure it is a sense of control to do what your are doing and doing the right things for yourself. Very happy for you. Good advice. Sending you prayers for continued health. Hugs to you
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    Vicki Loichinger got a reaction from Cheryl Barfoot in The Easy Way.......   
    EASY craziest thing ever said. THis is not easy. Losing weight is not easy no matter how someone goes about it. I don't know why anyone would think that. Surround yourself with positive encouraging people. tell who you want what you want and know you are doing this for you and it will be a very hard and very rewarding experience, I sure don't think of wls as easy, I think it takes bravery.
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    Vicki Loichinger reacted to jenneliza in Help With The Hair-Do   
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    Vicki Loichinger reacted to sunshine413 in Help With The Hair-Do   
    Vicki, I have been on 5000 mg of Biotin daily for about a month. I figure any preemptive care would be all that much better!! There is another Shampoo post ops talk about a lot - Fall Out or something. I think it's by Garnier, but I have to use the rest of my Pantene before I purchase!
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    Vicki Loichinger got a reaction from Cheryl Barfoot in Less Than Supportive   
    What don said. Also I just don't talk to a lot of people about this. Not secretive, just don't really need to hear a lot of different opinions from people that don't have a clue. Surround yourself with those who support you and come here for knowledge and encouragement and just let the others roll off your back. This is about you.
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    Vicki Loichinger got a reaction from Cheryl Barfoot in Less Than Supportive   
    What don said. Also I just don't talk to a lot of people about this. Not secretive, just don't really need to hear a lot of different opinions from people that don't have a clue. Surround yourself with those who support you and come here for knowledge and encouragement and just let the others roll off your back. This is about you.
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    Vicki Loichinger reacted to diddle106 in Gastric Bypass Surgery Progress Pictures   
    Pro-op
    Surgery
    About 1 week shy of three months.
    Starting weight 205
    Surgery weight 200
    Current weight 156
    Goal weight 135
    Total weight loss 49



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    Vicki Loichinger got a reaction from Uniqueladybug in Pain   
    Hope today is better than yesterday. You will get there. be kind to yourself and let your body heal.. stay hydrated, sip sip sip, walk walk walk and then rest. Everyday will be better and then one day you will think what the heck i felt so much better yesterday and have a kinda yuck day, and the next you will start feeling better again. It is kinda this way with any surgery and you have just had some major surgery.
    Sending you positive thoughts and prayers for healing.
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    Vicki Loichinger reacted to JustJenn in Wow Moment!   
    Yeah my mom gets it. She has been a great go to for me. She is so encouraging and motivating without even knowing. So I'm grateful to have her:')
    I can't stop smiling! I couldn't imagine I would feel like this over a #.... A smaller #.
    Surgery 7/25/12
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    Vicki Loichinger got a reaction from JustJenn in Wow Moment!   
    awesome. what a nice mommy too. she gets it doesn't she

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