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JustWatchMe
LAP-BAND Patients
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OP here. I received a post notification that someone replied to this old post. I just want to happily report that I've kept my food clean since I wrote this over six months ago, and slowly have dropped 20 pounds in that time. It's a marathon, not a sprint. My band is optimally filled. If I don't chew well, I get stuck. So I've decided to chew well. Lol. Good choices and daily accountability to my OA sponsor are getting me closer to goal. Only 30 pounds to a normal BMI. I should make an appointment to have my band checked since I haven't seen my NP in 10 months! It's all good. JustWatchMe
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I started a twice-daily text to my OA sponsor 7 months ago. My food has been clean since I started that. I also weigh daily. When I wasn't doing these things, I easily slipped into denial and watched the scale number creep up. I've slowly lost 24 pounds doing this and have 36 pounds left to goal. I'm 2 years post LapBand. JustWatchMe
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I'm not in the same boat, but I just wanted to wish you the best and tell you that your post is full of hope and inspirational. I'm rooting for you!! JustWatchMe
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A theme I am learning this month: acceptance doesn't mean I like or approve of what's happening. It just means I'm not fighting against reality. I accept that what is, is. I can only control my response. Thank you for your thoughtful post. Hugs to you at this sad time. JustWatchMe
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I am sorry for your loss. Please take gentle care of yourself. JustWatchMe
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Awesome!!! You rock!!! JustWatchMe
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Daisee, you're beautiful! JustWatchMe
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((Hugs )) to Lisa. Next time somebody even implies that WLS is the easy way out, I'm gonna strangle 'em. JustWatchMe
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Following this thread because my right knee is shot. I'm down to 179 pounds and still need cortisone shots every four months in the right knee (I was able to stop the left). I'm on no NSAIDs and no other painkillers except Arthritis Tylenol. Still can't do a bicycle. The right knee can't do the up-bend. I tried yoga last year with comical results. Trying to hold a pose with the sound of machine-gun fire coming from my knees caused me to bust out laughing. I didn't go back. Im very encouraged to hear that reaching my goal weight of 145 might make a further difference. I've lost 120 so far. JustWatchMe
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A favor please. Can you post a link to the forum we're talking about? I lose track of these unless I respond to them frequently. I went a little crazy a few months ago subscribing to just about every thread that I liked, and it got so overwhelming with notifications that I stopped using the app completely for a while. So now I only check a couple of specific threads every few days. But I'd love to post in the vets forum again. JustWatchMe
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Well now you all know what I will click on. JustWatchMe
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I thought this was going to be a constipation thread. Thanks for the laugh. JustWatchMe
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Simple. Smash them up except for five chips and flush the crumbs. Put the almost-empty bag back where he left it. When he finds five chips left and asks you about it, just say, "I couldn't help myself. They were right there in front of me. I wish I had never seen them. I sure hope I don't get sick from those chips." Lather, rinse, repeat. JustWatchMe
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Most people at work don't know I have LapBand. Those are the ones who ask: "How much have you lost?" "I don't generally discuss the numbers. I keep it private." "But it must be a lot! How much?" "Yes, it was a lot." "No, really, how many pounds? 30?" "A bit more than that." (I had lost 120 the last time I was asked this last week in the ladies' room.) "Gotta run! Bye!" JustWatchMe
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I'm in. JustWatchMe
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I told myself that the damage I was doing to my body would go away whenever I finally got thin. Well, some did. Not all. Joints are badly damaged, high blood pressure still needs meds, and loose skin will never snap back. JustWatchMe
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I hope she's okay. I stopped checking the forum when the notifications got fried. It became too difficult to keep up without them. I have them working again but I basically just check this thread a couple times a week. JustWatchMe
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Beautiful!!! JustWatchMe
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I'm one pound away from the 170s. This week? Maybe? Crossing my fingers... Edited to add: 179.0 this morning!
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Julie, you look stunning! JustWatchMe
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Julie and Sharpie, just sending love today. JustWatchMe
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I'm most proud of overcoming fear. I'm still afraid but I walk through it every day. I filed for divorce from an emotionally abusive husband. I moved my daughters and me out of that house. My WLS got me started on a healthier life. I'm proud to face life on life's terms without self medicating with food or alcohol or pills. This has all happened since my surgery. A part of me knew it would. I am proud to be on an honest path of self discovery and reclaiming my soul. JustWatchMe
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I personally know how hard that climb is! I thought I would die on that trek. That was several years ago at close to 300 pounds wearing stupid shoes. Congratulations!!!! JustWatchMe
