babbs3772
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Hair loss question: what are we talking here?
babbs3772 replied to susan1961's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I too am losing hair like you read about! I have gotten very anxious about it for sure. And recently at work one of my friends/co worker noticed it was getting much thinner - for someone else to notice really scared me! I do keep my Protein up where I am suppose to but I think I will look into the Biotin and I love Nioxin, I use to work for a beauty supply distributor years ago and we were one of the first to carry it. I will just have to pay retail for it which stinks - that was the beauty of working in a wholesale beauty supply store - it was so inexpensive! -
how do you deal with temptation?
babbs3772 replied to amberd910's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Well honestly when I know I cannot stop at just a bite or two of something I just don't eat it period, for me that is the best way - however, some people do just fine with the bite or two and can move on. I am like you, I use to see food and feel as though I had to have it, the one thing that I have finally realized is that I can have it but do I really want it? What will it lead to? Will I be satisfied with one or two bites? I can't eat anything doughy whatsoever and if I do try (and let me tell you I tried to work around it lol) I get stuck horribly - so now in the case of pizza I peel the cheese and veggies off and eat those and leave the crust behind. I would do as others have suggested and perhaps take a bite or two if you know your limits, if not then pack a little goody bag for yourself that is portion controlled :regular_smile: Plus if you do ok with chicken (I do not sadly) you could peel skin off of the wings and have some chicken? Good luck! :cool: -
Hi there, I had a port that was too big for my body I guess is the best way to describe it, it was bonking against my rib area and causing considerable pain, then of course it was getting bonked back causing the port to be pulled around in side (although stitched in it was yanking a bit) So, my Surgeon did a port revision on November 19th, he ordered a low profile port (smaller and thinner is how he described it) and replaced the old one with the new one. I feel really good now, no pain whatsoever from my port :regular_smile: Other people have port revisions for different reasons, so I guess the term could be used for many different situations.:cool:
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I want to thank all of you! It makes me feel better to see that others have had this happen and understand the pain that it causes - thank you all for making me feel better :regular_smile: :cool:
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I am the only one frustrated?
babbs3772 replied to als74's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I understand about being frustrated some times with some posts, but that is the beauty of this forum - it gives me a moment to see if I can be of help or encouragement - if I don't think I can I will let someone else post :grouphug: I am glad this site is available period for anyone, so that they can ask any question, tell you they might have done something "wrong" or un-band like - because if you can't share those feelings or issues with someone who was banded who can you share them with? And as RestlessMonkey (who's posts seem spot on) said, if I don't want to answer a post I don't have to - sounds good to me. By the way I have done bad things sometimes, I am not a martyr LOL and will never give the impression to all you folks that I am - and my disclaimer for the day is ... ***mistakes are human... therefor I am -
Thank you so much for the compliment on my picture
You are clearly no slouch either You are gorgeous and exotic looking ! And you look as though you have done well with your band - I am nosey and would love to know your stats 
Hopefully I will see you on the boards Barbie
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Thank you so much for the comment on my picture
I notice you are from Abu Dhabi - a world away from where I am - very cool see people on here from around the world isn't it? See you around the boards -
Hi there
How are you feeling with your new port? I can't believe it was leaking! No wonder you weren't having any restriction. I am glad you are doing well and have restriction now I am good, I have good restriction right now and am starting to lose more weight finally -
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I have been a vegetarian for the past 6 years, however, since getting my band I have had to add adjust, so I tried adding chicken and no matter what I do, how I cook it or how I coat it it gets stuck horribly! I did try an extremely small piece of very tender steak at a resturaunt from my husbands plate about a month ago before my latest fill and it was ok, but as a rule I don't eat red meat (even before becoming vegetarian) I basically just eat lots of tender fish instead :thumbs_up:
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I use to hate tuna out of a can, but now I really enjoy it for whatever reason. I of course cannot eat the things I use to binge on since my last fill, no more pizza, bagels, english muffins or bread of any sort - and quite frankly I am ok with this :thumbs_up:
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Anyone else dealing with other people comments
babbs3772 replied to Meme1504's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
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Anyone else dealing with other people comments
babbs3772 replied to Meme1504's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Oh for the love of god lol, people are a real treat some times huh? You are not alone there was a good thread that I posted to the other day that was about the things people have said to you and there are some doosies out there. But you know what is happening, you know that this is not a fast process for some, keep the faith, keep your head held high and learn some witty come backs quick :thumbup: Trust me I understand, I mean look at my stats lol, I have only lost 11 pds in the past six months - you can imagine what I have heard and the looks I have gotten -
Anyone have moments of panic before surgery?
babbs3772 replied to twiggysmiff's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes, I panicked! I worried about it being canceled though lol, I was terrified I would have something happen that would keep me from having this surgery, honestly, I had so much anxiety that until I actually got the hospital and was in my waiting room did I start to relax... somewhat lol, because the first thing I asked my nurse when I came out of the surgery and came to was "do I have my band?" Good luck to you :thumbup: Relax, take a deep breath and trust that all will be well, you're going to be fine Hugs to you! -
I bought my dummie's book from Amazon and it was a really great tool to have, read it again recently to brush up on some things
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Recent pictures to share for the first time!
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LOL, I thought the same thing! Heh, glad I am not alone.
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I drink about the same or a little less, which in itself is amazing as I thought that would never happen. It is really a great treat and I can't imagine giving it up
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Which free tracking site is best?
babbs3772 replied to Band_Groupie's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi I use fitday.com as well, it works well for me and I will stick with it, I did try Sparkpeople.com but I just couldn't get use to using it sadly - it is a site that pretty much combines forums and calorie tracking(actually it provides a lot) and I met some great people there. However, I always come back to LapBandTalk.com and Fitday. -
Wow that really stinks, I have to agree with RestlessMonkey - that is really risky. I am really sorry they are giving you an ultimatum essentially and that seems really unfair. I am not able to answer your question (obviously) but I wanted to post and let you know that I am thinking of you, I hope someone will have the right answer for you so you can get moving with your surgery. Good luck to you, Barbie
