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Everything posted by mom2mygirlz920
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Weighing in too often!
Hmmm i did a search and couldnt find it!!! But I am defintely interested!!!
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Weighing in too often!
Ok, I am less than a week post op. I keep weighing myself, at least twice a day. Isnt this a bad habit? I think it would be so much more rewarding if I weighed in every Tuesday. Guess it was a bad idea to get my new scale. I cant help it though, the numbers are dropping so quickly and when I wake up in the morning, I cant help but wanna see! Ugh!
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Considering Lap Band--35yo 224
I had my surgery done on May 31. I made the decision ratherly quickly to have it down. I first started looking into in mid-april. Well since my orientation meeting in April, I am down 22 lbs!!! AWESOME DECISION!!! GOOD LUCK
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Doctors in the Dallas area?
Good luck, its a great decision!!!!
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5 days Pre-op
Hello, I am 5 days pre-op. I am feeling well. I am just not sure if I am drinking enough. I am supposed to be on 3 meals of protein shakes, about 4 oz per meal. And clear liquids in between. I am trying with the clears, and not doing too well with the shakes. They taste worse now than before surgery. :rolleyes . I have been able to do about 6-8 oz of shakes and maybe 10 oz clear liquids in between. I hope this is enough. They say I have to do shakes and clears for 3 weeks after surgery. Is this the normal? Need some advice, Thanks!!! :nervous
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Because you guys are like family...
Well, I hope all goes as well as expected for u during this time!! Hang in there!
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Attack of the Fast Food!!!
chili and/or chicken nuggets from wendys. chili has tons of protein!!!
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Does everyone strain their food on full liquid phase?
Hmmmm I just had wonton soupp broth but am thinking i will try this egg drop one! Thanks!
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Yummy Food Find!
Yum Sounds good!~
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Non-scale Defeat
Hmmmm, I wouldn't be too happy if my hubby said that to me. My guess is that he is not overweight? I am not going to bash him, as he is your husband, but geez. It was on YOUR OWN. Banding is a tool and it helped you, as a excersise bike or a diet on a sheet of paper. HMMMMM, no more comments to him!
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Hello
I cant have yougurt or applesauce or pudding, just clear liquids and shakes. I wonder if i can beg for yogurt lol. Yes that is what they say, they insert the band but do not put saline in until ur first fill. That is what i was told as well. Good luck! Email if u'd like to talk some more, mom2mygirlz@yahoo.com See ya
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Hello
I was banded the same day, May 31st. I am sore, especially where the port is. I am having trouble drinking and not feeling "full" even though I have no fluid. Not sure why. The nurse is supposed to call me later. Burping a whole lot when i drink, not sure if it is normal or not!
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Tomorrow is the Day!!!
Good Luck!!! I Did It And Am Home Resting!!!!
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Looking for Lap-Band buddies in Florida!!!
I live in fort lauderdale Robin and my name is Robyn!!! I was just banded yesterday!!! Email me!! But I am off to bed now!!! Night
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Looking for Lap-Band buddies in Florida!!!
Dr Szomestein is the best!!! I hope he proves that to me tomorrow LOL
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about to be banded...and I am so scared
And I Just Weighed Myself And I Started Out At 253 For This Pre-p Diet Which I Did Awful At, And I Am Down To 245!!!!!
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about to be banded...and I am so scared
My surgery date is tomorrow and ya'll sure made me feel better. I have asked myself a million times, what am i doing? Have I lost my mind? The answer is, No i havent lost my mind, I have found it. Thats why I have decided to get healthy so I can be there for my girls for years to come and be a happier person. Tomorrow is the FIRST DAY OF MY NEW LIFE!!!! And I will tell you what, I am about as excited as the days I went in to have my girls!!!!! Thanks, you all are such great support!
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Im a Cheater!!! Ive done did a bad thing!
We sound JUST alike! LOL
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Im a Cheater!!! Ive done did a bad thing!
I dont feel like i have the underdtanding support of someone in MY situation to pick up the phone and call at a time like that. I wish I did, though. Thanks, Delarla for the good idea!
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Looking for Lap-Band buddies in Florida!!!
Hey ya'll. No one from south Florida huh? I am having my surgery through Cleveland Clinic in Weston with Dr. Szomstein!!!
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Im a Cheater!!! Ive done did a bad thing!
Believe me girl, I know what u mean! We aren't failures, we might suck at this liquid diet but we arent failures! If we could diet and stick to it 100%,hmmmm we wouldnt be having WLS, right? You have lost 5 lbs so far, u still have time!!!
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Im a Cheater!!! Ive done did a bad thing!
OHhhhhh I am in the same boat. It is hard. Tomorrow I have to do all clear liquids bc i am being banded on Tuesday morning. I have tried but not been that successful. I have a BMI of 39, so I hope my liver is fine. When is your band date?
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Ins and co-morbids...
I guess I am extremely lucky with my ins. I have bcbs of illonois ppo and I was approved in less than 24 hrs. I have a bmi of 39, and bad knees that they have paid for 2 surgeries. They also pay 100%. I didnt realize that was such a big deal!
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Ugh, pre-op diet
I dont know. Maybe I jumped to do this surgery too quick. I didnt have a chance to get all the "eating out of my system". I was approved by insurance in one day and surgery was scheduled for 2 days later! I know I can do it, I just HAVE to get my mind there!!!! Maybe I am having a rough moment! I dont know. Now i am scared of them not being able to do it laser. UGH i am so mad at myself.
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Ugh, pre-op diet
I have totally failed this pre-op diet. Thats it. Plain flat out failed at it. I havent stuck to it. At all. Thats just the plain blunt honest to God truth. My BMI is 39, so I hope my liver is not fatty, and they can still do it laproscopic. I mean I have lost about 7 lbs during the 2 weeks from when I did stick to it. Help me, I feel awful.