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Lite'N'Sweet reacted to catfish87 in 5 Years and still struggling
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Hi!
I was banded in Sept 2009, so have had mine for quite a while too. And I have experienced a band that IS and a band that is NOT working as it was designed too.
I hear a couple of GOOD things coming from your post...
1. You have maintained your current weight for the last three years.
2. You're drinking to push food through your band.
3. You still have the desire to lose it sounds like.
You've maintained, without gaining....so the band may still be doing somthing.....just not quite enough.
Drinking to push food through....can be corrected.
You haven't given up!
Now, a couple questions for you, if you don't mind.
Did you lose the 60+ pounds early on because you were dieting and YOU controlled what you ate, or did your band work differently for you during that time?
Are you able to follow up with your doctor and see that everything is good with your band? Adjustment level, no other issues?
There's a lot of experience throughout these boards....each of us having our own stories and suggestions. Glad you're here!
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Lite'N'Sweet reacted to Corridor72 in Liquid Diet Side Effects
When you lose Water, you also lose potassium and that can cause muscle cramping. I had a lot of muscle cramps in the beginning on the liquid diet but it did get better for me.
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Lite'N'Sweet reacted to Country_Girl_NY in Kicking myself
Don't beat yourself up. You're doing great!! Think of it as a learning experience. Review what you could have done different to maintain your progress and still have fun. This way you'll be prepared for your next vacation. Focus on the big picture ... You're doing great!!
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Lite'N'Sweet reacted to Makinchanges4me in Loving My lapband
Hi Karad,
Thanks for the positive post. I will be banded on 8/8/14. It does help to reinforce that I'm doing the right thing by reading positive info from other banders. Keep up the great work!
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Lite'N'Sweet reacted to Ivowtodoit in 8 day post op back at the gym
I went to my Doctor appt everything is going well, he was pleased I loss 24 lbs. If I lose 15 or more pounds by Aug 6 I won't get a fill. I went to the gym today I only did 40 min on the elliptical nothing else. I will add more later It really feels good not being hungry!! Happy Weight loss we will reach our goals together! !!
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Lite'N'Sweet reacted to Bandista in I wasn't listening....learning to listen to my body
I am so happy to feel in sync with my body again after a kind of stand-off for a long period of time. I felt sort of betrayed by my body or just unable to communicate. A separation. Now I AM my body and that feels so good. Reunited.
Good luck with this pre-op phase! You're really on the right track with everything -- so happy for you. The listening is a wonderful thing. I had to practice quite a bit but now I really get it and that's made all the difference.
I eat when I'm hungry and don't eat when I'm not hungry. I was such a restrictive dieter and had a lot of deprivation going on (which would bounce the other way, of course) so it's the eating when I'm hungry that is hardest for me. I have to acknowledge the hunger instead of trying to distract myself from it or prolong it until later so I can save up or something. Had to work at shedding my dieter's mentality and now I really do welcome hunger. And satiety.
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Lite'N'Sweet reacted to nerms in Can you see or feel the port?
I'd rather a little port be visible than the huge fat stomach I have at the moment.
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Lite'N'Sweet reacted to 0ldM3By3 in Before and After Lap Band Surgery - PICTURES ONLY
Slow progress... I'm trying!!
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Lite'N'Sweet reacted to terrydumont46 in band slipped and esophagus elonggated
Thank you everyone. so far so good. getting up in the morning just because I woke up and not having acid refluxing is great. so I am now looking at the good things. support here is the greatest. love all of you
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Lite'N'Sweet reacted to Mikee57 in band slipped and esophagus elonggated
terrydumont46 I am keeping u in my prayers sweetie!!! All will be well!!!
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Lite'N'Sweet reacted to lisacaron in band slipped and esophagus elonggated
@@terrydumont46 I'm sorry you are having troubles friend!! I'm keeping the faith for you that everything will be OK after this and the band will remain for you.
I also want to say Thank you for sharing your story, it helps all of us to know and understand the realities of what could happen with the band.
@@B-52 I think when they say test for the 5 day pouch test it's more of a "tolerance" type thing and I think it originated for those who have a pouch like with the bypass. For us bandsters I think of it like a kind of a "reset" and I do that on occasion as well. Not because I am having any kind of reflux or intolerance to foods but just to "reset" and regain my focus. When I feel myself getting off track, indulging in too many sweets or high carb slider foods, I know I need to get back on track so I go back to the basics.
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Lite'N'Sweet reacted to RedStorm in Bad gas pain!
Walking for gas in the stomach and shoulder. Swing you rats when you walk. Try a heating pad for your shoulder and get someone to rub it out. Gas pains in my shoulder lasted 5 days.
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Lite'N'Sweet reacted to Colleen Cook in Top 6 Summertime Foods for Weight Loss
Summer is here and it is a hot a busy one! So many fun holidays, activities and family outings, one barely has time shop, let alone plan healthy meals. Luckily, many find that it is a bit easier to make better food choices in summertime, when heavy, high-calorie dishes seem less appealing. The best foods for weight loss in summer are
Summer is here and it is a hot a busy one! So many fun holidays, activities and family outings, one barely has time shop, let alone plan healthy meals. Luckily, many find that it is a bit easier to make better food choices in summertime, when heavy, high-calorie dishes seem less appealing. The best foods for weight loss in summer are light, refreshing and, most important, keep you out of the hot kitchen.
The single easiest way to trim calories from your summer diet, experts say, is to load up on nature’s bounty. Produce is at its peak in summer. Delicious fruits and vegetables abound at farmers' markets and in your local grocery. Besides being low in calories, produce is loaded with Vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and Fiber.< /p>
With just a few WLS tweaks that I took the liberty of making, these top 6 summer foods for weight loss from Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD of www.webmd.com offer some great suggestions.
Best Summer Weight Loss Food No. 1: Chilled Soups
Chilled soups like gazpacho or cucumber-dill that contain lots of chunky vegetables are great choices as long as we add a Protein source. chicken or ground beef perhaps? We are often asked if Soup and a liquid, how can I have soup when I can not drink with my meals? Well, be smart. Know your own body, your own nutritional needs and your own sense of satiety. Then make a good choice for yourself.
Best Summer Weight Loss Food No. 2: Watermelon
Who doesn’t love diving into a crisp, juicy slice of watermelon when it's hot outside? Half of the watermelon comes from Water, they say. It’s a wonderful way to satisfy thirst and a yen for something sweet. Another great choice, cool, crisp, good for you and plentiful!
Best Summer Weight Loss Food No. 3: Grilled Veggies
For Dawn Jackson Blatner, RD, a plate of grilled vegetables is a summertime must-have. She recommends keeping a plate of grilled onions, bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, eggplant, asparagus, and garlic in your fridge. Once again, it is important for WLS patients to be mindful and deliberate about eating protein at every meal. Grilled veggies are great – along side your protein.
Best Summer Weight Loss Food No. 4: Salads
Salads make for quick, healthy meals -- with no recipes required.
"Just give the produce a quick rinse; slice, dice, toss fruits, vegetables, low-fat cheese, a handful of toasted nuts with some salad greens and a light raspberry or ginger vinaigrette, along with a whole-grain roll, and you have a meal in minutes," Add garbanzo or kidney Beans, extra cheese and perhaps some chicken and you have the perfect summertime WLS meal. You might also flavor with lots of herbs so you can go light on the dressing.
Best Summer Weight Loss Food No. 5: Low- and No-Calorie Beverages
"Beverages can be the Achilles heel during summertime because we need to drink lots of liquids to stay cool, but liquids quench thirst and don’t usually impact our hunger," the article states. As always, WLS patients should avoid carbonated beverages but enjoy flavoring water with fresh fruit, mint leaves, and even vegetables like cucumbers. Also be mindful of even artificially sweetened beverages as you may find they too can activate your sweet tooth.
Best Summer Weight Loss Food No. 6: Fruit-Based Desserts
Or better yet, how about just fruit! I have long been a fan of whole fruit of all sorts, bananas, oranges, apples and pears, berries too are favorites. To add some interesting variety, try grilling, baking or freezing fruit. Frozen cherries and grapes are quick and easy and grilled pineapple and a sliced peach – well, a little summer heaven! One of my favorite afternoon pick me ups is simply frozen fruit (berries, pineapple, peaches, whatever I have on hand) a ½ cup of fat free, plain Greek yogurt and a bit of Stevia to sweeten. Blend it up for a cool, healthy treat.
Enjoy!
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Lite'N'Sweet reacted to enjoyinglife in Cereal
I started eating 1 oz of dry Cereal around the 12 week post-op mark. As of now, I can eat 1 oz of cereal with about 4 oz of milk. I love starting my day off this way.
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Lite'N'Sweet reacted to SoccerMomma73 in Cereal
Turns out, I'm a dumper ;P I now know I can steal a bite or two of my son's Cereal but no more! Yet another lesson learned the hard way!!!
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Lite'N'Sweet reacted to Granny B in NSV
Went to the doctor today for my annual check up. Remember those little gowns they give you to wear?? Well, I am so excited to say that it fit for the first time in years!!! Woo hoo! Loving life with the band.
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Lite'N'Sweet got a reaction from Who Dat 70461 in Cereal
OH MY... that was an M. Night Shyamalan ending to that story.... I was all warm and fuzzy feeling good that you had your mushy crunch berries then.... WHAMO!!
Sorry that happened to you.
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Lite'N'Sweet reacted to ksc1965 in Lightheaded and Dizzy
I called the nurse when it happened to me (5 days after surgery) She suggested a small bottle of apple juice to help blood sugar. By the time I'd had ten sips, I was already feeling better.
Good luck (always call your doctor if you don't feel better soon)
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Lite'N'Sweet got a reaction from 2muchfun in Salads
I may be wrong but I think the chickpeas are the Protein in that recipe
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Lite'N'Sweet reacted to MarvyMimi in Hi I'm a newbie
Hi I am a newbie too:). Just got word that my surgery is the 22nd!! A week from tomorrow. I have been anxiously waiting to hear and now that I have I have so many feelings rushing through me! I have been reading the comments on this forum for a few months now. I have learned much and look forward to this journey as I am sure all the other newbies are!! Woot-woot!!
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Lite'N'Sweet reacted to gbb77901 in Hi I'm a newbie
Hi kyrickchick64. I too am ready for a change. my surgery date is 8/4 and I can hardly wait. I've been overweight my entire adult life and feel it's time for me to have a good life. I deserve it. I'm 56 and don't feel like it's too late. it's only too late if you never do it! good luck!!
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Lite'N'Sweet reacted to kyrickchick64 in Hi I'm a newbie
Thanks tho my "little one " is 20 yrs old and 6ft5 lol
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Lite'N'Sweet got a reaction from bulawookie in Hi I'm a newbie
I am excited for the change you're about to experience in your life. It is so unbelievably painful when you lose your loved ones, you definitely reassess everything you're doing, especially if you have a little one depending on you. It is NEVER too late for you to decide you want to better your life. And we're here to support you with words, information and inspiration. Congratulations on this revelation! You're on the cusp of your new life!! Keep us posted on your decisions and progress!! This community ROCKS!!
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Lite'N'Sweet reacted to 2muchfun in had surgery 3 days ago-have questions
If you were on a pre-op diet of liquids, liquids in, liquids out.
800 calories is a goal, not a mandate. No worries, if you're like all of us, you have plenty of reserves to last a week or so. Just consume what you can.