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Sharpie got a reaction from Debbie3sons in Checkup with Primary Physician
I am so flattered to be your role model. I'm just a ole gal trying to stay healthy. Can't tell you how much it means to me to have everyone on here to offer advice and support. I remember when I first came on (before BP). I Had so many band folks to look up to. Missy, CG, Too much fun, B52, Catfish. All helped me stay on track.
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Sharpie got a reaction from JustWatchMe in Checkup with Primary Physician
Had a checkup with my Primary Physician on Monday. He was extremely pleased with my lab report. A1C 5.1, cholesterol 184, blood pressure 120/76. He asked me if I felt my weight loss surgery was worth it.. I told him absolutely. He agreed. He said at my age and the weight I was prior to my surgery he worried that I might have a stroke or have some really bad issues with diabetes. So, in this post I want to tell everyone that no matter what you do to improve your health, it is so important to take control. I personally chose lapband because I didn't want to undergo a major surgical procedure at this stage of my life. I will be grateful to my surgeon forever. He has been so supportive and he is conservative with fills. I am so grateful that I now have mobility and energy to enjoy life . I am going to Alaska in a few weeks and will enjoy the cruise and all of the activites . I believe I will be able to eat healthy and stay on track but I'm not really worried about it.
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Sharpie got a reaction from boosh10 in Ignorant bi#@h
I have heard that before about " The easy Way Out" . when you are happy and healthy what the heck do you care what she says or thinks. I know it's difficult to ignore people especially when you work with them . I would look at her and say are you talking about me? call her out in front of people and then tell her to mind her own business. If you don't value her opinion let her know she is rude. I am older and I have learned that people will treat you the way you let them. Always do things in a way that you don't look bad though. If she continues I would go through your human resources dept. I love the Gummy worms idea, I once ate a whole bag of those darn things and I was soooo sick.
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Sharpie got a reaction from JustWatchMe in Checkup with Primary Physician
Had a checkup with my Primary Physician on Monday. He was extremely pleased with my lab report. A1C 5.1, cholesterol 184, blood pressure 120/76. He asked me if I felt my weight loss surgery was worth it.. I told him absolutely. He agreed. He said at my age and the weight I was prior to my surgery he worried that I might have a stroke or have some really bad issues with diabetes. So, in this post I want to tell everyone that no matter what you do to improve your health, it is so important to take control. I personally chose lapband because I didn't want to undergo a major surgical procedure at this stage of my life. I will be grateful to my surgeon forever. He has been so supportive and he is conservative with fills. I am so grateful that I now have mobility and energy to enjoy life . I am going to Alaska in a few weeks and will enjoy the cruise and all of the activites . I believe I will be able to eat healthy and stay on track but I'm not really worried about it.
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Sharpie got a reaction from Bandista in 75 Pounds Down Today -- I Love My Band!
so nice to see a positive post - keep em coming. Congratulations Bandista on your success.
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Sharpie reacted to wantingabetterlife in How did you know?
You are doing a great job!! Just remember how far you have come....not how long the journey may be. The scale may be in my favor right this moment but I am still struggling to work through body dysmorphic issues. I can't see the smaller me when I look in the mirror. We each have so many struggles (support from loved ones, stalls, hair loss, saggy skin, etc) and like you said, so many on here understand! It keeps me from pulling out what's left of my already thinned hair
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Sharpie got a reaction from boosh10 in Ignorant bi#@h
I have heard that before about " The easy Way Out" . when you are happy and healthy what the heck do you care what she says or thinks. I know it's difficult to ignore people especially when you work with them . I would look at her and say are you talking about me? call her out in front of people and then tell her to mind her own business. If you don't value her opinion let her know she is rude. I am older and I have learned that people will treat you the way you let them. Always do things in a way that you don't look bad though. If she continues I would go through your human resources dept. I love the Gummy worms idea, I once ate a whole bag of those darn things and I was soooo sick.
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Sharpie reacted to B-52 in Ignorant bi#@h
I read this from people on this forum all the time....and I don't understand why it bothers them so much....
Who cares if it is the easy way out??? It works, and that's all that matters !!!
In due time you will be be skinny, healthy and fit.....isn't that more important???
The end justifies the means.....
Everything in our society is aimed at the "Easy".....people take their car rather than walk...use a remote to change channels...microwave ovens...smart phones....garage door openers, EVERYTHING designed nowadays is focused upon how easy it is to make someones life easier.....so why should someone, who is doing something to better themselves, their families, not be a burden with all the associated health issues, etc, etc,...be ridiculed for doing something easy?
makes no sense, and should be dismissed as such.
I have finished this process years ago....lost all excess weight and have a healthy body fat %...work hard at the gym, wear normal size clothes off the rack, health issues have all been reversed.....and my self esteem and social life could not be better.
Do I feel guilty I did it the "Easy Way" and not struggle and fail with yo-yo weight loss/gains and constant dieting? That's what the rest of the world is constantly doing....that's all you hear. need to loose another 10 lbs, summer is coming, have you tried this new diet?
I for one am glad I have been set free from all THAT nonsense......
NO THANK YOU....I Like EASY! I'll take it any day of the week.
(BTW, this is exactly why I never told anyone...it is about me and mine, not theirs)
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Sharpie got a reaction from boosh10 in Ignorant bi#@h
I have heard that before about " The easy Way Out" . when you are happy and healthy what the heck do you care what she says or thinks. I know it's difficult to ignore people especially when you work with them . I would look at her and say are you talking about me? call her out in front of people and then tell her to mind her own business. If you don't value her opinion let her know she is rude. I am older and I have learned that people will treat you the way you let them. Always do things in a way that you don't look bad though. If she continues I would go through your human resources dept. I love the Gummy worms idea, I once ate a whole bag of those darn things and I was soooo sick.
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Sharpie got a reaction from boosh10 in Ignorant bi#@h
I have heard that before about " The easy Way Out" . when you are happy and healthy what the heck do you care what she says or thinks. I know it's difficult to ignore people especially when you work with them . I would look at her and say are you talking about me? call her out in front of people and then tell her to mind her own business. If you don't value her opinion let her know she is rude. I am older and I have learned that people will treat you the way you let them. Always do things in a way that you don't look bad though. If she continues I would go through your human resources dept. I love the Gummy worms idea, I once ate a whole bag of those darn things and I was soooo sick.
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Sharpie reacted to VancouverGirl72 in I'm pretty sure bacon misses me (1 month post op)
I posted this on another thread I had started...but then I realized that was in a preop forum. I've graduated to post op now!
I had my surgery on June 11 in Toronto (I live in Vancouver). The surgery went really well...the trip home was a nightmare. Nausea, shoulder pain...gross. But ok so then I got home and figured stuff out. I'm now a month post op, and I've lost 36lbs (that includes 20 lbs pre op). I feel good. My incisions are completely healed. I am relieved that |I can start eating non-pureed or soft foods again I don't feel hungry unless I go for more than 4 hrs without eating. I'm surprised how good I feel. I won't say it's easy, but it's not nearly as miserable as I thought. I'm an emotional eater, and sadly we've had a death in the family (my 10 yr old son's dad died the week before my surgery). It was a real test of my resolve. But I powered through it, and continue to do it. My little man is struggling, but I'm making a conscious effort to not use food as a source of comfort. It's extraordinarily hard. I've started to use the Fitness Pal app, which has really assisted me in keeping on track w/ what exactly is going into my body. I've never ever paid that much attention before, and I make decisions now based on my journalling and intake. It's quite amazing. So while the preop diet...hahaha omg it was awful and I hated it, it was finite (for me 3 weeks). I will probably never eat sprouts or mushrooms again. Now, it's going to be about volume control, carb intake control and exercise. I have a really really long way to go still, but I find that every time I see that my efforts are paying off, it makes me that much stronger and confident. People are starting to notice and comment, and that also helps.
I hope that you're all doing well. I think that sharing here is helpful for each of us for different reasons. Mostly, to show that we are not alone. I am not alone. Neither are you.
But I"m pretty sure bacon misses me.
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Sharpie got a reaction from sweetgagrl00 in I'm getting a little disappointed
Opinions are like Navels everyone has one. Don't be afraid or concerned by the negative nellies on here. What they don't tell you sometimes is some of the failures of bands are their fault. Not All but if they were honest with themselves and you they might admit some failure on their part to follow the instructions. There are people on here and other sites everyday who talk about drinking soda, eating pizza, on and on then can't figure out why the band isn't working for them. So, they make it their mission to discourage and scare people away from the band. I think it's mean and I can never figure out the pay off for them. There are failures in every type of weight loss surgery. Sleeves and by pass patients have failures as well as bandsters. Stay Calm and talk to your Dr. Ask questions and my advice for now stay off of these sites.
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Sharpie got a reaction from sweetgagrl00 in I'm getting a little disappointed
Opinions are like Navels everyone has one. Don't be afraid or concerned by the negative nellies on here. What they don't tell you sometimes is some of the failures of bands are their fault. Not All but if they were honest with themselves and you they might admit some failure on their part to follow the instructions. There are people on here and other sites everyday who talk about drinking soda, eating pizza, on and on then can't figure out why the band isn't working for them. So, they make it their mission to discourage and scare people away from the band. I think it's mean and I can never figure out the pay off for them. There are failures in every type of weight loss surgery. Sleeves and by pass patients have failures as well as bandsters. Stay Calm and talk to your Dr. Ask questions and my advice for now stay off of these sites.
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Sharpie got a reaction from TheProfessor in My journey so far
I totally agree with all . Everytime I come across a band basher I wonder what is the pay off? Why would you purposely scare people with your horror story? I know some say I want to make sure the newbie's get all the facts, I want to educate them, I want to make sure it doesn't happen to anyone else. I know I am thankful that I did not read any of that before my surgery. I had enough fear of the unknown before surgery without adding to it. I will say my Doctor and staff were pretty thorough and explained in detail what I should expect. I realize everyone is different and I do not for one minute think a band failure is all the patients fault, but before coming on here and bashing , consider what you are saying and how that might affect others. Information and knowledge are the key. On the flip side of this issue is whether we as patients should really take advice from a chat site. Unless you are a physician with experience in lapband surgeries you should not give advice on whether someone has slipped or damaged their band. Opinions are like navels everyone has one but it doesn't necessarily mean it's correct. Successful lapband patients are here and I am thankfully happy with mine, it has enabled me to become healthier and more active. If we all had the answers regarding our weight, we wouldn't have needed weight loss surgery. Just Sayin...
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Sharpie reacted to gowalking in I don't know if this belongs here, or "rants and raves"!
It's all about your attitude. I'm seeing someone now who is very proud of the challenges I've faced and all I've done to improve myself and my situation. He calls me spunky because I want to try just about everything. He doesn't care about the loose skin or the chronic back issues. He cares that I try and every day is a gift in my new appreciation for a normal life.
And he is more than patient in terms of an intimate and exclusive relationship. I'm driving this thing for sure and he knows that's the way it is. He doesn't get into my bed till I'm ready..and only when/if I'm ready. As CowGirlJane says, if he wants me, he's got to work for it. And so far, he is.
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Sharpie got a reaction from MrsSugarbabe in Worst Restaurant Food You Ordered?
It is a eye opening experience to see how many calories are in foods we think are healthy. Zaxby's has a Zalad or their house salad that is 1200 calories . I also had problems with Chinese food of any kind, rice gets stuck everytime and it's usually high in sodium. I don't eat fast food as a rule but can eat Wendy's chili and Chicfila chicken tortilla Soup.
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Sharpie got a reaction from MrsSugarbabe in Worst Restaurant Food You Ordered?
It is a eye opening experience to see how many calories are in foods we think are healthy. Zaxby's has a Zalad or their house salad that is 1200 calories . I also had problems with Chinese food of any kind, rice gets stuck everytime and it's usually high in sodium. I don't eat fast food as a rule but can eat Wendy's chili and Chicfila chicken tortilla Soup.
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Sharpie reacted to Lapbandster in How did you choose your doctor?
Here's how I chose my surgeon.
I saw two different ones, one close to me and one about 40 minutes away.
The one closer to me (which wouldv'e been more convenient) seemed to keep trying to steer me away from the band. I felt like I was consistently justifying my decision of the band vs. RNY
His NP (who does fills) was obnoxious as well. She really turned me off!
The second surgeon, the one farther out, ONLY does lapbands. He seemed to TRULY beleive in them and believe in me as well. I just got a better feeling from him, which is why I ultimately chose him.
Sometimes you just have to trust your gut... Even if it means choosing an MD thats further away.
Ironically, its 3 years later and I use the surgeon closer to me (the one who I met with but didn't choose) to get fills. I will NOT use his NP
PS
3 years later I do wish I wouldn't have done the lapband, but thankfully I am having no serious complications (Heartburn, that's all)
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Sharpie got a reaction from PSRS520 in Whats up everyone?!
Surgery Date 1/15/13
Starting Weight 198.8
current weight 125
Love my Band - No more diabetes, high cholesterol or high blood pressure.
No complications no problems. I am not on a diet for the first time in 25 years. Love having the ability to walk , swim, ride my horse and travel. Buying clothes is fun again. Best decision I have ever made .
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Sharpie got a reaction from PSRS520 in Whats up everyone?!
Surgery Date 1/15/13
Starting Weight 198.8
current weight 125
Love my Band - No more diabetes, high cholesterol or high blood pressure.
No complications no problems. I am not on a diet for the first time in 25 years. Love having the ability to walk , swim, ride my horse and travel. Buying clothes is fun again. Best decision I have ever made .
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Sharpie got a reaction from Julie norton in How did you choose your doctor?
catfish , thank you for posing important points. I think our lapband group has been hijacked a long time ago. I sent Alex a message last night asking if there is a way he can stop all of the negative comments on our site. I am not sure it will help. I am amazed at how the "sleevers" get on the lapband chat area and tell people "dont' waste your time" with the lapband. I think it's a shame.
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Sharpie got a reaction from Debbie3sons in Quick on the go ideas
hard boiled eggs are good and you can prepare them ahead. I also use Quest bars which do not have sugar . a quick Protein drink like muscle milk will work too. They now have a 32 grm Protein muscle milk. I am sure other people have tons of ideas. I am lucky and work at home so I can fix a good breakfast if I want to . Not a oatmeal or Cereal fan due to the sugar and carbs but love eggbeater omelettes with turkey sausage. You can always bake some egg cups. they have eggs, cheese, any type of meat and veggies bake and you can grab it and go.
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Sharpie got a reaction from Debbie3sons in Popcorn
I have eaten good ole movie popcorn with butter, it was good but couldn't eat a bunch. it didn't make me gain or anything and I don't eat it as a snack every day but there are way worse things you can eat. if you like it and it's okay with your Doctor, go for it. I actually do not eat like i'm on a diet, just eat what I want in much smaller portions. not saying I eat fast food or junk food all the time but occasionally a little treat is okay.