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Hi, I am going to go to the lapband support meeting on May 26th Hope you can attend. it's in the lobby of the 6th floor between 5:30 and 7:30 pm. Call for details. Not too sure on the time.
I also had my 6th fill and am down to 159. My nurse/practitioner has asked me to speak to one of the monthly big lap band meetings. I am thrilled and scared, have to write something inspiring and also truthful about my experience, which has been 95% good. I can do without the PB's occasionally LOL. I also have documented with before and after photos. Have to take another one this week. Good luck the program is wonderful.
Pati
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i miss my food so much
Shamrockgirl60 replied to cindie74's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Gee I eat most foods, some are bothersome so I avoid them, I eat some steak, just get a 4 oz. filet which is lean and tender, grill, and cut into very very small bites. Then enjoy eat it slowly savor every bite. I eat macaroni and cheese, I use whole wheat pasta, and low fat chedder and some other low fat cheeses. Just eat small bowl. I make a killer pasta sauce and I eat a cup of pasta with a cup of sauce. and it's wonderful. -
Why You Shouldn't Eat Salad
Shamrockgirl60 replied to Dr. Duc Vuong's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Yikes, I love salads, and it's one thing I can eat without a problem, yes I choose very dark leafy green, carrots, tomatoes, peppers, mushrooms and some low fat feta cheese, dried cranberries and for a full dinner I have diced small pieces of white meat chicken (4 oz.) I use Walden-Farms no fat/no calorie dressings also. I vary the veggies and greens sometimes and it's filling and healthy sorry I suppose if you eat just iceburg lettuce and a tomato it's not that healthy. I also sometimes use fat free whole wheat croutons on my salads also. -
Friday Morning Weigh-In, May 1, 2009
Shamrockgirl60 replied to MistyD65's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Down a few pounds and feeling pretty good, back on track now from weeks of plateau hell. Happy May -
Well I hope that by August 7th my one year anniversary I will be very close to goal. By Memorial Day I would like to be in the 150's. Almost there now. I would love to be 140-130 by August 7th. Getting my next fill next week. I was off track for a while and not losing hardly anything, back on track and doing well. Good Luck everyone.
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Oh I hear ya...been on a plateau for 3 months, same 3 pounds up and down a bit. Now back on track, my 5th fill seemed to kick in last week. I wend from 164 to 160 this week and am happy. I am making sure I eat my 3 small meals. And I do mean small and 2 Snacks so I have something every 4-5 hours. The steady small meal thing seems to work well with me. I do have a 6th fill in May and will go through with it..I need all the restriction I can get. I still hope to be near my goal weight by August 7th. 30 lbs. to go. It's a daily battle and sometimes you get really discouraged with the plateau. But eventually it gives. I find sometimes I eat more for a week...the go back to diet and the plateau goes away, you "fool" your metabolism and the hibernating thing goes away. Good luck all Pati
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When did you actually feel Restriction with your Fill?
Shamrockgirl60 replied to Sommerbrez's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I have always had a bit of restriction, but I made a conscious effort to lose the weight also with my diet, and exercise, knowing I don't want this to fail at all. After my 5th fill not a lot of restriction till last week then bam it's working like a charm. I can eat but very very small amounts. So I am back on track and losing. My plateau is broken. 5 lbs the past week and a half lost. I am happy -
Oh Yes, yes, yes, it's worth it. The best thing I have ever done. I have finally hit my sweet spot and great restriction so my plateau is over. Back losing about 3 lbs. a week. I think despite the posts that are negative 99% of the people here would do it again. I know I would in a heartbeat. I do miss eating the things I loved but then I can have one bite and be satisfied now. Good luck and please read all the good things about Lap Band surgery. It's worth it believe me.
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skinny??? who me...lol??????
Shamrockgirl60 replied to 2Flyguys's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Too cute.....I got dressed up today and well I felt prettyl...which was great. Can't wait till I go shopping again for some cute Capri pants I do love them. Now that I have thin calfs and ankles LOL Just 30 more pounds to go. We were pressure washing the pool deck and I can't wait to go bathing suit shopping for the first time in 20 years. -
Friday Morning Weigh-in, April 3
Shamrockgirl60 replied to BDS_Geologist's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I have a fill next week. I am bouncing up and down one or two pounds the past few weeks. Very annoying. I am back to the 164 area. I sure would like to get to 159 by the end of the next week or two. Can't seem to move past the 160s now. I think I'll jump start by having liquids for a couple of days. Hope everyone does better. -
Friday Morning Weigh In - Friday the 13th of March
Shamrockgirl60 replied to lellow's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hey you have done great. This week. Well stayed the same, but my clothing is getting loose. My new clothing LOL. I am taking it one day at a time. As for a body lift. Not in my immediate future since it's not covered by insurance it's way too expensive for me to think about. I am just happy to be healthy now. Hope it goes well. I would like to know how the process is anyway, in case I win the lottery and decide to do it LOL. Pati -
Thanks it's been both good and bad, mostly good. I still have a problem sometimes with getting things stuck in the band and I have been on a plateau lately, but hey I am still losing a lb a week or so. Most of the weight is now off. Just the last 30 lbs. are the hardest I think.
Just take it one day at a time. And it will happen. But remember you have to really follow all the advise of your team. Good luck
Pati
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I've fallen out of love....with going out to eat!
Shamrockgirl60 replied to amonroy's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I still like to go out to eat, just order different things now. I am more adventurous LOL I usaully order protein. Steak or chicken grilled. then veggie. Mostly don't order starches. I eat my protein and some veggies and take the rest home. I like to cut the cold steak usually filet into small slices and add to a nice salad the next day for lunch. One good thing about steak houses it's usually al la carte and you can order just what you want. I don't do buffets now at all not worth it. -
I also have no problem with spicy food. I do get hearburn occasionally but Gas x helps. I love to load up on garlic and spices and lots of ground black pepper. Invest in a good pepper mill it will be your good friend when you totally stop the salt.
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Wow that is wonderful. I'm sure we would all love to see it. You can upload it on you tube and then post the link here I think.....
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Still eating pasta , rice
Shamrockgirl60 replied to slimmy120's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have been eating very small amounts of past, rice and potato, since about my 2nd. Month after surgery. I love all three and just have a half a cup or less at a time. I always eat my protein first, then veggies and if I have room I eat the starch. I don't use butter and that helps. I also have been eating whole wheat pasta or the enriched kind with good stuff in it. Also brown rice and baked potatoes. If I have a few fries, they are baked in the oven not in oil. Good luck. -
So far I have been lucky no hair loss. I was told my my doctor and the nutritionist that hair loss is mainly due to lack of Protein. I make sure I always eat my 60 grams of protein a day. I hope this helps.
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friday weight in 6 march......
Shamrockgirl60 replied to bindi2203's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Finally off the plateau, my colonoscopy must have helped LOL. A little over two pounds lost. Got into a dress I got 3 years ago. It's a 13 petite. Fits great. LOL I really am reving up the anti the next few weeks I want to be 160 or less by April 1st. Great job everyone. -
After about 3 months I had a glass of wine. Was fine, no carbonated wines or beer. Had a Bloody Mary on Sunday and was OK no problem. Good luck.
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Me taken today March 1, 2009 at a party.
Shamrockgirl60 posted a gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
From the album: My Before photos and after photos - Shamrockgirl60
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Congratulations, I was so thrilled when I hit the 100's. I am now 167.3 and can't wait to hit the 150's LOL I take it one pound at a time. It's easier. Best of luck.
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I get up a few times to pee, it's all that water/liquid I have to drink daily. I sleep better, am off the CPAP now sent it back. Maybe it's your food choices. I can't eat any pork except pork loin and then it has to be moist. I tried country ribs and foamed it all up uggg. How many overnight sleep studies have you had over the years.
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About The Port...?
Shamrockgirl60 replied to kaitlynmarie93's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I can see a slight protrusion of the port and I know it's there when I exercise I can feel it pull, sometimes it is a slight discomfort but not any pain. I am six months from surgery. It doesn't bother me really it's like a badge of honor for me LOL My scars are still healing, and the port is not on your stomach, it's under your breast, (my left one) to the side. -
how much dose it lapband cost
Shamrockgirl60 replied to daisy120's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Mine was $16,000 but I sent on night in the hospital, it's mandatory for the hospital I went too, Lahen Clinic in Burlington, MA Without my insurance and my co-morbidity(s) I could not have afforded it. The fills are expensive about $500 per fill but my insurance covers it so I pay a $20 co-pay. Good luck -
Down 60 lbs. & HELLO "Onederland!" (both on 6 mo. anniversary)!
Shamrockgirl60 commented on Carly's blog entry in Lap-band life in the desert
Congratulations I love wearing tight jeans again. Size 12 or 13 depending on the brand.