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LessLee

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    LessLee reacted to katie2244 in June 2013 Bandsters - How are you doing?   
    Hi there...just stumbled across this thread. I was banded june 24...i. Can't believe it's been almost 4 months...and how much has changed for me.
    I decided to get banded with the hopes of reducing the number of meds i have to take, and already i take one less blood pressure med, and i have reduced the dose on two other meds. I've had one fill, not sure about this green zone thing yet... I also have been tracking everything, and following the rules as best i can. I had one stuck episode - i think i was eating too fast, but it was scary..., so I too can relate to the fear of being too tight, so i haven't been in a hurry for more fills.
    Congrats on getting through Thanksgiving...i took the easy way out, and returned home Sunday, skipping the family get together Monday. I am sure i would have been fine, but i was dreading the looong meal.
    Congrats to all on your success so far, glad i found this thread!
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    LessLee got a reaction from southernqt in Couch to 5k   
    I completed Week 6 last week and now I am into the all long runs. 25 min today and 28 min the rest of the week!
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    LessLee reacted to LapbandLo in MyFitnessPal.com Members   
    LOL I love your user name!
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    LessLee reacted to dylanmiles23 in cheated..feeling guilty   
    Tomorrow is a new day. Forget the past. Last week was my birthday and I bought myself a big ass cupcake with a huge butter creme flower, because I wanted it! I ate the whole thing and loved it.
    Don't beat yourself up.
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    LessLee got a reaction from southernqt in Couch to 5k   
    I completed Week 6 last week and now I am into the all long runs. 25 min today and 28 min the rest of the week!
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    LessLee reacted to chimboree26 in Couch to 5k   
    Week 2, Day 1 - Done. Today was a little rough for me. I finished, but I was coughing quite a bit. It's a little cool now, so I think that had something to do with it. Maybe a lil exercise induced asthma. I may have to get an inhaler. We'll see.
    I'm hanging in there!
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    LessLee got a reaction from Pittsburgher in June 2013 Bandsters - How are you doing?   
    37 lbs is nothing to sneeze at! It's awesome! Big congrats on the 66 too!
    I agree, that seems strict! I hope it gets sorted. I mean if the band can go to at least 10cc, why on earth stop at 5 if you truly need more. I am at 7.75cc right now.
    I don't feel I am green yet, but I have decided no more fills until maybe the New Year. I have to be careful and remember to go slow and small. I have gotten stuck twice and have had discomfort a few times. I am afraid of it being worse if I get any more, though I am sure it will only take a small amount to know what the Green Zone is.
    I want to get through the holidays and family dinners without letting people know something is up. So far, I survived Canadian Thanksgiving the weekend before last, at my in-laws and no one seemed to think anything was up or noticed how little I ate. I was lucky though. My mother-in-law didn't want to do the whole turkey dinner this year and went with chicken and dumpling stew. Was pretty easy to eat and easy to eyeball out a cup portion, plus is looks like more spread out on the plate LOL. I did not finish it and I only had a small sliver of pumpkin pie and no one questioned me.
    I am managing ok. I also exercise a lot - running 3x a week, yoga once a week and strength 2x a week (though I have to find something I like better as I hate free weights).
    I track everything on MFP, keep an eye on sodium, etc. I take my portion and stop there, never more. It's enough to take away the hunger but never ever "full" (good). It's rare that I can't eat the whole portion, but has happened once or twice.
    I get hungry (physically) right on cue at the 2.5-3 hr mark, the odd time longer but I never forget to eat! LOL I can't see that happening. I have gone to bed hungry a few times as I eat my last snack 3hrs before lying down to sleep. Not sure if this is considered green or very close.
    I also want to learn to eat properly like it's second nature (ie no stucks or discomfort) before I think about more fill...
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    LessLee got a reaction from Pittsburgher in June 2013 Bandsters - How are you doing?   
    I lost the whole time since banding and before each fill. That didn't mean I didn't need any fill, it just meant that like you, I was following the rules plus moving my body.
    Good luck! I really hope they can see that!
    I just have a dislike of weights- dumbbells. It's just an exercise I despise. Plus they are boring to do at home. I think I may do a push-up and plank 30-day challenge instead. lol
    I'd much rather go to a sculpting class or something.
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    LessLee got a reaction from southernqt in Couch to 5k   
    I completed Week 6 last week and now I am into the all long runs. 25 min today and 28 min the rest of the week!
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    LessLee got a reaction from katie2244 in June 2013 Bandsters - How are you doing?   
    Hi Everyone! How are you all doing?
    Gary, thanks! lol
    Congrats to you! That is great! It may slow down, but you will get there!
    Allyson, congrats to yoU!!! That is awsome! WooHOO.
    I have been doing good. Losing steady. I exercise 5 days a week and just finished C25K week 5! I did the dreaded 20 min straight run. I also do weights and yoga.
    I had my 3rd fill and feel I am still not in green, but I am not going for anymore until maybe after the new year. I really have to be careful eating now and I am little afraid to be any tighter. I get hungry at the 2.5-3 hr mark consistently and often go to bed hungry. I am going to experiement with upping my calories a bit, given my activity levels - especially on running days.
    I am down about 35lbs and have 10 more to go to hit my first major goal and ONEDERLAND!
    I am off today to the inlaws for Canadian Thanksgiving. Wish me luck - my first family meal and they don't know...
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    LessLee reacted to Pittsburgher in June 2013 Bandsters - How are you doing?   
    Well thats great. I would think you are very close to green.
    I dont do weights just yet. I sometimes play around with them at the gym for literally like 2 minutes. They are very intimidating!! But i no i need to start.
    Im not at all complaining about the.weight loss. It is a great feeling to lose. I just know my body and i think i need a fill and that might be the extra boost i need, although the PA does not agree. I still follow the rules. I log everything on MFP as well and weigh.myself each week.
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    LessLee reacted to HotButterFly in What Is Everybody Listening to?   
    There's a great thread here about what people are reading and I hope to be able to read MANY of the books shared on that thread, but what are y'all listening to? My favorite band is 3 Doors Down & my favorite artist at the moment is Carrie Underwood. (I like rock & alternative)
    Aldo, what do you all "workout to"? I never find music I enjoy to listen to while working out, except my usual playlists. Thanks in advance for participating
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    LessLee reacted to Pittsburgher in June 2013 Bandsters - How are you doing?   
    Thank you!! I go to the gym 3-4 times each week and work my butt off. Although i only lost 37 pounds since being banded, my total loss since my 6 month diet starting in january is 66 pounds.
    Yes my PA is very very strict....there is also someone else that goes to the same PA and is having the same issue with fills.
    This is why i set up an appt with my surgeon. I dont like the fact that i never see her. It seems that everyone here see's there surgeon but i have to see a PA and im pretty sure its billed the same way.
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    LessLee got a reaction from southernqt in Couch to 5k   
    I completed Week 6 last week and now I am into the all long runs. 25 min today and 28 min the rest of the week!
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    LessLee got a reaction from southernqt in Couch to 5k   
    I completed Week 6 last week and now I am into the all long runs. 25 min today and 28 min the rest of the week!
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    LessLee reacted to fashionstylist in 64lbs Lost! 3 Months Post Op   
    Hey everybody! I've been so busy I haven't had a chance to post with being back in school working on my Ph.D and taking care of my mom who was recently diagnosed with cancer. But all in all God is good and she's going to pull through this...
    I have been steady in the gym even when I don't eat that good, but I stay true and faithful to my Fitness Pal. I have so many successes . Here they are:
    I have gone from a size 26 to a size 16. I actually bought a 14/16 jacket ! I almost fainted when I looked in the mirror. A pair of size 18 skinny jeans are just falling down now. I bought them just last week.
    To some it may be small, but I was able to lay on the floor with my honey and he wrapped his arms alllllll the way around me and I was so comfortable . He's 6'4 and like 225 and I felt so small. It was a cute feeling. He still can't believe I am so dedicated. One of the most supportive things is that my honey comes to the gym with me after he gets off work at 5 am. I think that is so super sweet. He would just come in his uniform and even work out with me sometime.
    I work out 5 days a week at 5 am for 45 - 60 mins . I do strength training and ab workout too ! But more than the weight loss, my energy level is thru the roof. I feel so good abt myself and confident again. I feel sexy, cool, vibrant and all that other good stuff. When I look at pics now I still can't believe it. Although I have a way to go, I have come a long way as well.
    I'm in the process of planning my wedding in June 2014 and I want to wow everybody! I mean I want especially my Husband's mouth to drop. I want them to tie that corset until I can't breath, well enough to walk down the aisle at least. Lol But even more than that I want my mom to be in good health to see me. She's always been supportive in my weight loss and just wanted me happy. She loved on me at my biggest and told me how beautiful I was .
    I thank God for the support on here and have made some great friends. The journey continues! Stay motivated and if you mess up just get back at it. Don't beat yourself up.. Consistency wins all the time !
    Sorry so long ...
    Stats:
    Highest 2013: 331.0 lbs
    Pre Op: 319.0 lbs
    Day of Surgery- July 5, 2013: 306.0 lbs
    Current: 266.0 lbs
    Goal Dec. 2013: 246.0 lbs
    1 Yr Bandiversary Goal - July 2014: 206.0 lbs



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    LessLee got a reaction from thiberr in Ottawa   
    Hi! Did you have your surgery yet?
    I have heard Dr. C and his clinic are wonderful. I really would have liked to compare them to Slimband before I made my choice.
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    LessLee reacted to thiberr in Ottawa   
    Hi I'm also from Ottawa, getting Band with SWLC on October 16. on my 2nd week of shakes and still can't get them down..... Dr. Bishop on Carling does the fills. My Sister also went to SWLC and loved them. Would be great to have a support group in Ottawa.
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    LessLee reacted to Pittsburgher in June 2013 Bandsters - How are you doing?   
    Im jumping in on the convo...surgery june 18th down 37 pounds since surgery with 1 fill of 4cc
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    LessLee reacted to irisheyesrsmylng in I have recommitted   
    I threw out the junk I had, IM going to exercise today, I am going to my lapband doctor and if I gained, I will face the music and hopefully I will get a fill. I see my therapist today and will talk to her about how I am using food to deal. Onward and upward!
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    LessLee reacted to Bandista in quinoa recipe?   
    Sauté garlic, onion, carrot bits in a little olive oil -- add in the quinoa for a minute to pick up that flavor then pour in chicken stock. So high in Protein and delicious. Buckwheat is another one of these amazing grains (actually it is a berry!).
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    LessLee reacted to AZ Gary in June 2013 Bandsters - How are you doing?   
    I love your profile name on myfitnesspal. Saw it in a different conversation a few days ago. I'm about to cross over the half way point, but know it is going to be much harder than the first. Off to DC area in a few days with camera in tow so may have an updated profile picture soon.
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    LessLee reacted to allysonwhitt in June 2013 Bandsters - How are you doing?   
    I hit my first goal last week! 50lbs. Feeling great!
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    LessLee reacted to mom2dle in June 2013 Bandsters - How are you doing?   
    Hi Junesters, I'm down 35 lbs since June 25th. It's been a slow go, but a great run with no regrets. Any issues have been user error and this has been a true blessing. I'm glad to see how well all of you are doing.
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    LessLee reacted to chimboree26 in Couch to 5k   
    Guess who just completed her first day of C25K? Woohoo! I'm so proud of myself. And I feel pretty good...now. LOL. I had to work to finish, but I did. I encourage you to do it if you've been thinking about it. Just start and take it one step at a time.

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