LapbandLo
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LapbandLo got a reaction from Kelli1016 in how much u loose 1st week?
Walk walk walk walk!! I'm doing 30-40 min a day and started about 4 days post op. I'm down 19lbs since the 17th!
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LapbandLo reacted to JackiFL in Not smart to
Top Chef is a good show for me too watch... the portions are small and usually there is at least one ingredient that I don't care for but the people are interesting and passionate about food :-)
Sort of like food Porn lol
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LapbandLo reacted to LeeB1946 in Not smart to
I watch the Chew and try to figure out how to make the food low cal, carb, etc. I just watch the people and not the food. Never thought of it as Food Porn, but maybe tlbutler is correct.
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LapbandLo got a reaction from michpell39 in Not smart to
Watch food Network during mushy stages, lol.
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LapbandLo reacted to catfish87 in My surgery was 4 years ago today. Feeling Blessed!
It's been four years today since my surgery and I can't imagine where'd I'd be without it.
The changes, both physically and mentally, are hard to put into words. I suppose Euphoric would be the best description of how I feel...to know that I am never going back to where I was "back then".
As I was going on a short run before work this morning, I thought about so many of the fine folks on here that have helped/encouraged/motivated me. I could not possibly remember to name you all if I tried. But YOU helped me get to where I am today. The advice from this site CAN be incredibly helpful...because of the wide diversity of knowlege/experience covering many topics.
And for that, I offer my sincere Thanks.
For the newer folks starting out:
I often read on here, "I'm not losing fast enough, my weightloss has stalled, what am I doing wrong, etc". I've been through those emotions...many times. I have been frustrated, mad, upset, disappointed, ready to quit, etc...
My loss certainly hasn't set any speed records! I just did a quick math check. I've AVERAGED .65 pounds lost per week. Not much when you think about it in a week timeframe. Even less than "average". But then when you look at 1, 2, 3, 4 years...it really adds up!
These are some of my OPINIONS....maybe they will help someone.
I don't believe in the "starvation mode" for people with significant body fat...when I eat less calories, I lose more weight.
I do believe exercise (any type you choose) is critical to not only physical health, but mental well being.
I don't believe everyone wants or needs the same restriction level to be successful.
I do believe my band PREVENTS me from overeating now, and I like it that way.
I don't believe the band is a "set it and forget it" device.
I do believe regular, committed followup care, is just as important as the initial surgery.
And most importantly, I do believe YOU can be successful...Provided you NEVER, EVER give up!
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LapbandLo reacted to gowalking in Not smart to
That made me laugh. Not only did I stop watching the Food Network while I was on the preop diet, I found that it was better if I didn't watch it at all. I'm 8 1/2 months banded and it's no longer a channel I watch. -
LapbandLo got a reaction from michpell39 in Not smart to
Watch food Network during mushy stages, lol.
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LapbandLo got a reaction from TheDuchess in Phew
Whew barely 3 tablespoons of my cauliflower mash and I feel not full but ... Done
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LapbandLo reacted to ChicagoRose in Phew
That is something very new to learn when using the band. You won't feel "full" again like you used to but instead will feel "done" or feel different sensations higher in the chest that will signal to you that you have had enough. Continue to listen to your body as you have been and you got this!
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LapbandLo got a reaction from TheDuchess in Phew
Whew barely 3 tablespoons of my cauliflower mash and I feel not full but ... Done
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LapbandLo got a reaction from TheDuchess in Banded Yesterday - And the support is mind blowing!
How wonderful!! I haven't put the news out on Facebook about mine yet.... Maybe soon haha.
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LapbandLo got a reaction from TheDuchess in Phew
Whew barely 3 tablespoons of my cauliflower mash and I feel not full but ... Done
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LapbandLo got a reaction from SeaSounders♥ in pre- diet
Have you tried muscle milk light? They are less Protein tasting to me. Also I've been adding coffee and sugar free caramel Syrup to vanilla Protein Powder and there is no aftertaste and it's like a vanilla caramel latte.
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LapbandLo got a reaction from SeaSounders♥ in pre- diet
Have you tried muscle milk light? They are less Protein tasting to me. Also I've been adding coffee and sugar free caramel Syrup to vanilla Protein Powder and there is no aftertaste and it's like a vanilla caramel latte.