Hpierce_KS
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Hi Everyone, I am Heddy 22 from Kansas. I have been on an over two year journey thus far. I have lost about 90 lbs now and it has been rather hard. I am in college and single and my life is s busy with school and work. Even being a slow loser, I am so happy I was banded. I have never felt this confident and this in control of my body. I am making a goal to be under 200lbs by june which means I need to lose 20 pounds. I really know with hard work I can make it. Like many people my age, my life is unstructered so finding the right time to eat the right foods is hard but I am getting there. Its nice to meet you all and I cannot wait to chat more! Heddy
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When do you tell a potential partner (that will see you naked)?
Hpierce_KS replied to steph_co's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I am jumping in rather late but, I kind of used to think about this when I first was banded a lot. I was banded over two years ago, I am a slow loser so needless to say I am only about 90 lbs lighter. I really tell everyone I meet. Dealing with guys I have decided to tell them at the very beginning. most of the time I will eat with them before any nakedness happens. So, one of my personal rules is to tell everyone I eat with in a personal setting about my band so that they dont feel weird about it. Some guys are weird though when you tell them. I have had guys who have even kissed my scars. To me, its not uncomfortable unless when I tell them they are quiet. Most will ask some questions and I just prefer to tell much before the pants are coming unzipped. Heddy -
Hey! Sorry for not getting back with you sooner. I was running out of the house when I got your message. I was banded in Denver by Dr. Kirshenbaum. I am self pay and he is great for the low price of only $9950.
Things are good. I have gotten off course, but am thinking of starting a support group for weight loss in my community. I don't know if I can do it, but I'm thinking about it.
I have lost with a high protein diet, but need to get back to it. I hit the gym at least 3 tmes a week. I feel great, but want to take off another 15 lbs.
Keep in touch and keep me informed on how you are doing!
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Heddy, thanks for befriending me. No date yet, but I am not too anxious as we are going on a cruise for Christmas and I don't want to be banded till after. What good are dessert buffets if you can only eat a couple of bites?
I hope to keep up with you as you renew your commitment. Best wishes! Ren?
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HI,, I have 50 more to go,I'm 197 and want to be 140 or so. I feel good and my feet aren't achy anymore etc.. It's good to have support it really helps with everything that comes our way!
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Thank you for your message of encouragement on my blog. Its good to be reminded I have many people here to help support me! BTW, I was just looking through your pictures and you look really good! How far away from goal are you?
Heddy
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Thank you for your comment on my blog. It really helps hearing from someone who is just starting out. Have you got a date scheduled yet? Remember, it is a constant struggle but we didnt get here for no reason. However, we ALL have the strength to make it through! Good luck with everything and keep me posted.
Heddy
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Hi Julie, Thank you for your comment on my page. I am from Wichita but currently living in Lawrence, going to KU. I was banded by Dr. Malley December 18th and have been rather pleased with his team. I was looking through your pictures and you look great! Who banded you? Do you exercise well and stay on the correct diet track, any tips will help?
Heddy
Congratulations on your transformation!
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Hi everyone in Band-land. This is my very first blog but, I decided it may help me in my progress. I am a month and a half away from my 2nd bandiversary. I started at 311 pounds on december 18 2007. I am now sitting at an uncomfortable 242...under 70 pounds lost. So, this blog is called re-committing for a reason. When I was banded, I went about things in the wrong way. I ate around my band, I got sick, I drank high calorie drinks, and I didnt work out. Over the first 50 pounds literally fell off. But now, to get to my next mini goal of 211, I am going to have to work. There will be no more college drinking in excess for me. I have kept weight on with starbucks and booze, but no more. I know I didnt get this way with sticking to a weight-loss plan but I am committing myself to one TODAY. Today, I am going to workout. I will purchase only healthy groceries, and I will not give in to empty cravings. I know before I have had much success around the holidays so, I am hoping this will prove true again. I suggest everyone that has lost their way, and is a slow loser does the same. These are the things I am committing to do... Workout for over an hour four times a week Write down EVERY calorie that I consume EAT SLOWER (NO GETTING SICK) Cut out high calorie drink I will be calling my doctor for an appointment this week to see him about possible fills. Please guys, any encouragement will help or advice! Have a GREAT day HEDDY
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Hi everyone in Band-land. This is my very first blog but, I decided it may help me in my progress. I am a month and a half away from my 2nd bandiversary. I started at 311 pounds on december 18 2007. I am now sitting at an uncomfortable 242...under 70 pounds lost. So, this blog is called re-committing for a reason. When I was banded, I went about things in the wrong way. I ate around my band, I got sick, I drank high calorie drinks, and I didnt work out. Over the first 50 pounds literally fell off. But now, to get to my next mini goal of 211, I am going to have to work. There will be no more college drinking in excess for me. I have kept weight on with starbucks and booze, but no more. I know I didnt get this way with sticking to a weight-loss plan but I am committing myself to one TODAY. Today, I am going to workout. I will purchase only healthy groceries, and I will not give in to empty cravings. I know before I have had much success around the holidays so, I am hoping this will prove true again. I suggest everyone that has lost their way, and is a slow loser does the same. These are the things I am committing to do... Workout for over an hour four times a week Write down EVERY calorie that I consume EAT SLOWER (NO GETTING SICK) Cut out high calorie drink I will be calling my doctor for an appointment this week to see him about possible fills. Please guys, any encouragement will help or advice! Have a GREAT day HEDDY
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Hi, I noticed you are form Kansas, me as well. I live in Lawrence and I was banded a year ago on December 18 by Dr. Malley in Kansas City. Just wanted to give you a shout out and say hey and ask who you were banded by. Good luck in your journey!
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I just found out that January 11 I am going to Cancun. So I have made a goal before I go seeing as I have a pretty aggressive fill, I think I can reach it. I weighed today and my weight was 248 so my goal is to lose 10 pounds before I go to Cancun. Now, the only way I am going to do this is by going to the gym ATLEAST 3 times a week!
So there are my goals, to lose 10 pounds in a month by working out ATLEAST 3 times a week, I WILL do it. another thing is since when I started at 311 I never took proper before pics and since I figure I am about half way to my journey I am going to take some real before's so that I can begin to tell the difference and have motivation to get this weight off for good!
I also need to be making sure I am drinking a protein shake every morning!
Oh and by the way, in any case that someone actually reads this I really do want to connect with some people on lapbandtalk because I know you guys will be great assets! Feel free to drop me a line!
Heddy
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I agree with telling him what he wants to hear. But I also wanted to contribute more to this discussion. I also feel the same way as you. I was banded ironically December 18 2007 a day after you and I started at 311 around may I had gotten down to 259, now as of September I am at 274. Real bummer, at the beginning of the summer if felt like my band just stopped working I had no feeling of restriction and I could eat anything in sight. I got two fills over the summer and neither of them seemed to make me feel any differently. I also found out that my port flipped sometimes however my doctor said no surgery was necessary unless it became a problem. Today I went in for a fill and I am now filled to 7.5 cc in a 10 cc band. I do feel slight restriction when drinking Water but havent tried food yet because I am not supposed to until thursday. Anyways, I wanted you to know you are not alone, I feel the same and we can work trough our struggles and it cannot be said enough but everyone is different so the band works differently for everyone! Heddy:huh2:
