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Everything posted by twirl
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Popcorn friend or foe?
foe -- I eat too much of it
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What do you eat when . . .
I eat a hamburger from the dollar menu
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Trying not to Gain!
I have only lost 30 lbs -- Dec 9 2008 was when I was banded -- I have other health issues and can not drink all the fluids -- it is slow and discouraging but I am not gaining
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Like to know how many might like this idea for a forum area...
it took me a few seconds to get the size of the photos- real funny humor helps please add these ideas
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Gas gas gas
gas gas gas fart fart fart
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Back to school
why don't you just tell your school nurse and privacy laws will not allow her to tell anyone else unless you want her too if is of no business to anyone else
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For the Live Alone Bandsters...
I have found that I save a lot of money on food - for one thing I am not eating out and paying for anyone else - I have about $400 a month more -- my children are out of the house and it is my husband and me and 3 pets - I am writing this because you will save money on food especially is you eat out
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Hate the Band!
how much weight have you lose? I have only lost 30lbs in 8 months - I have a small restriction -- 1.5 or something like that
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Fun Poll: How do you like these baby names?
I voted none of them I like some names but not the combinations
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1 year since surgery
I have only lost 32 lbs since Dec 2008 I am on dialysis and can not go as fast I have a 1.5 fill after three fills how many fills have you had and how much of a fill- I hardly urinate anymore and that makes me different - but the docs are all pleased with my lose I am not as pleased twirl
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Lap Band CookBook
I cook everything I used to cook for my family and either don't eat it or do not eat as much - www.Davita.com recipes -- recipes there lap band patients can use - with all the information about the recipes
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I want to hear about........
get out of the bath tub easier fit into booths easier get on the tranplant list ( minus 10 more lbs )
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5th Day out and yes I ate Chicken!!
don't do it you have come this far and only have a short time before you can eat foods listen to your doc that is why you go to him/her do as I say; not as I did I ate too early and nothing happened but that may not always be the case
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How Many cc's in your band and how is
I have 1.5 with three fills since dec 9 2008 I have only lost 32 lbs
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depressed!!!!
I have lost 32 since dec 9 2008 -- I have a 1.5 fill after 2 fills - I am on dialysis and can not drink all the fluids -- you are doing great in my opinion -- I am not sure what a 1.5 fill is or if it is much of a fill
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Help...I want this thing out!
I have only lost 32 lbs since Dec 9 2008- I am on dialysis and can not drink all the fluids I feel almost no restriction - I have had two fills I am disappointed too
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Off topic. . Can we talk about Kirstie Alley?
I think she is beautiful and she has a funny sense of humor. I like her fat or thin.
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Confessions of diet infractions here...
I am the worst one - taco, chalupa, chili conqueso and Beans and rice I have lost 40 and am gaining back - I am on dialysis and can not lose too quickly or drink much Fluid - I am gaining back and feel so depressed - I am going in for a fill in one week and a half I am miserable and eating too much banded 12/9 2008 feel like a failure
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After Band eating questions
I can eat anything but chewing is the key - oranges do not bother me -- we were told to get a glass of ice with meals and as it melts - drink the melted - just to wet your throat and mouth - I have restaurants bring me a glass of ice in a"to go" glass and then they don't drive your crazy wanting to fill it
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ok going to ask pizza and pasta
I eat the thin crust with small amounts of meat and lots of veggies
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Who loves their band?
I have lost 40 lbs since dec 12 2008 I like my band I can not drink all the fluids due to another health problem - I have very little restriction I eat more than a cup at each meal but I am losing and I love it I can not lose faster than 2lbs a week which is what it comes out too I am on dialysis and have some issues with blood work it I lose more than 2 lbs a week I would have never lost 40 lbs on my own without regaining I love the band and I am happy
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Drinking while eating
my nurse - the doc's wife said to get a glass of ice and as it melts drink it while you eat --- that at least gives you some liquid I have gotten used to not drinking while eating
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Is alcohol gone for good?
beer is out but I was told wine and a mixed drink is okay do not mix alcohol with a coke or sprite
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Mexico Danger!
maybe she is still in shock from the attack and is afraid to use her real id thanks for sharing that information - maybe if docs here would lower the price of the band patients would not have to go to another country - I love Mexico and will still travel there - had my band done in Houston --- downtown Houston - the crime rate there is also high - I will still travel to Houston also
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December Bandsters
I was banded on Dec 9,2008 I have lost 20 lbs and I am on dialysis and I can not have all the fluids -- I have fluid restrictions - so my loss will take longer -- I have had 2 fills - I can have fills every two weeks, but do not --- the days of liquids are very difficult because of dialysis --- I was not happy with the band at first but now I am getting used to it