Everything posted by Bama53
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I'm a horrible snacker at work
My go to is the pb m&m’s and I hate it! I’ve gained back 15 lbs in last year. Got to get back on track! A lot of good suggestions! Thanks Adust your Crown for putting that out there!
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Indigestion.....
Better to be safe. I would call Dr tomorrow. Good luck! Hope all is well! Let us know.
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Does Banding Work if you're over 50?
I was 54 when i got mine last sept and lost 70 lbs in 9 mos. have not lost anymore in past 3 mos, but i know why. Have 40 left to lose, and will get there! Hang in there! Everyone is different! Talk to your surgeon about your concerns . They are there for you! Good luck! Keep us posted !
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Does Banding Work if you're over 50?
I just turned 54 when i had mine done. I lost over 70 lbs in 9 months! I have 40 lbs to go! I feel sooooo much better.
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Gall stones and pancreatitis
Was banded sept 2013 and gall bladder removed may14 . Would not have changed a thing
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Jack's Big Road Trip and the Slime Dogs from Hell
Yep! I can eat my boiled egg one day and have to up chug it the next! I think it's because I eat too fast ! But warm tea is always good to calm things down.
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How much have you lost?
Wow! I've list 70 and never realized how much weight that is till u posted. I pick one of those up at work to replace, never realizing 2 of those is what I've lost so far. WOW! Thank you! And Congrats!!!
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Is something wrong with my band?
I had my gall bladder removed in May 2014 (Lapband in Sept13 and went for my f~up from surgery and there were 2 other people who were in waiting room talking about how they had Lapband surgery and had their gb removed.
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Letting go is hard to do, but I'm doing it!
Thanks for sharing!!! Good luck:)
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Why cant i see my accomplishment?
It seemed to take longer to lose those last few pounds to get to onederland, but I think it's because I wanted it so bad! So when I finally got there I sorta missed the excitement till now cuz in working for my next goal to be considered just overweight and no longer obese :! Hang in there !
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My plastics before and afters
Wow! You look wonderful!
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How do you get rid of bat wing arms?
Lol! Know what you mean!
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Quick Question.
Been banded since sept 13. My last fill was 1st of April and I have gotten stuck and thrown up more than my lifetime. I feel that the band is doing its job. I know I have either eaten too fast, too big a bite and did not chew good. BTW....Congrats on your awesome weight loss! Great job!
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First "STUCK" RIGHT NOW!
Personally for myself, when I get stuck and start sliming and the pain is almost unbearable, I go to the bathroom and get rid if it. It's usually just something small I did not chew good enough.
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Got complacent.. and I need to move forward!
I had my gall bladder removed last month by same surgeon who did my Lapband. He told my husband after surgery that it was full of stones and surprised I did not get removed sooner. I did not even know I had gallstones until I went to ER on april27th at 4am as I woke up with pain under my ribs on right side that got worse and I begin vomiting. I had this attack a few weeks before but thought it was diverticulitis. Stayed home from work that time on a heating pad and was sore a fed days. Got it removed May 8th and all is good:) good luck to you !!
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4th Fill
Did you not ask your Doctor? Before my surgery I had to go thru a class with his nurse on the do's and dont's of Lapband and was also given written instructions about what I should eat after a fill.
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Share Your NSVs Here Please!
You look great!
- The last Fill....
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Medications
I am able to take mine with no problem. BP, cholesterol. I take one at a time with my coffee or water.
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One Year Bandiversary!142+lbs Gone!
Omgosh! You look amazing!!! Thank you for sharing. Such an inspiration!
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PTO, vacation or leave?
I had my surgery on Thursday and back to work on Monday. I took 2 pto days and requested 3 just in case. I have a desk job:) Good luck and congrats!!
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Lessons Learned
I have a been a member here since Oct 2012 and banded in Sept 2013. This site has been a Great resource for me. From educational to inspirational. There are many things I have learned during the time since I was banded thru this website that I will always remember: 1) Everyone is different in so many ways. From how many cc's you need to get to your "sweet spot" to what "you" are able to tolerate". 2)Chew, chew, chew" and take "small bites. 3)Follow the instructions/directions of your Doctor, not someone else's. 4)When in doubt, call your Doctor. You can read other people's experience's with what they are feeling or have been through, but it comes down to #1. Good luck to everyone in their journey
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I finally understand!
sorry! 1/2 c total each meal. I use can chicken and flavored tuna for my protein. 1/4 c of protein and then. 1/2 of 1/4 c of veggies and 1/2 oh 1/4c of carbs for a total of 1/2 cup for a meal. Hope that helps. Some surgeons say a cup ea meals , but my pouch only holds 1/2 cup at a time.
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I finally understand!
Congrats on your weight loss. Great job!!!
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I finally understand!
1/2 cup each meal if I don't get stuck! 1/2 of protein then 1/4 veggies 1/4 carbs . Sometimes I get really hungry and forget then it's too late. Last stuck and lost it at lunch yesterday so put myself back on muddies this week. Dang chicken!