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Everything posted by drstan1
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In need of course adjustment
get on treadmill and walk uphill for 1/2 hr sure you will feel better always work for me
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Walk, walk, walk...but it hurts to get of bed.
great advice takes 2 weeks to feel normal pain free
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When to Walk, When to Run
walk first see how you feel build up gradually
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Lower back Pain and Banding
you were very overweight loose the weight do floor work pilates you will feel better like every health issue take control learn some back friendly floor exercises pelvic tilts work well for me when i weigh more than 210 my back acts up an internal alarm clock of sorts
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who has managed to lose the weight with severe lower back pain?
pilates on floor pelvic tilts are great a physical therapist can design a program for you
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lapband=deceit and bullsh**t
removed 1.5cc of saline feel better Thnks for the support will continue till i find the sweet spot
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lapband=deceit and bullsh**t
will try your suggestions thanks
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lapband=deceit and bullsh**t
Lap.banding has been a dissapointment for me at this point whats the big deal? save the troll bullshit. im still here and will continue to try to be healthy get off computer and on the treadsmill or walk the dog lost 20 lbs 20 more to go
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lapband=deceit and bullsh**t
put the doritos down and get on a tread mill
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lapband=deceit and bullsh**t
did my homework too busy studying grammar. because of an accident my left hand has no sensory ability affects my ability to type
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Newbies Please Read...
leslie god bless your post was terrific iwas banded 3/08 you covered all of my issues very inspirational great big thanks
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Frantic - please help!!!!
calm down hysteria will not help go to gym get addicted to the tread mill and put the doritos down walk uphill for a 1/2 hour you will feel better i have had lots of trouble with my band will go for unfill and take it from there see you in the gym..
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lapband=deceit and bullsh**t
who is suggesting you change surgeon? just 1 case of a dissapointed patient happens sometimes dr. felding was very elegant and informative. the only thing i am saying that hunger is still a problem for me i was under the impression hunger would go away maybe it was what i wanted to hear.
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I am not 'fat' enough??!!!
i ate threeslices of pizza the morning of my eval appointment banded 3/08have had a rough time blood sugar is down but i miss the enjoyment of eating sorry band not the miracle i thought one big unjury commercial
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lapband=deceit and bullsh**t
these are typos can spell well enough you may be an anal english teacher
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lapband=deceit and bullsh**t
:thumbup::thumbs_down:been a dds for40 years and have seen more than my share of professional deciet but this lapband stuff is beyond belief have been 35lbs overweight fot 20 years with type2 diabetes and poor health thought it would be a great idea to finally lose the excess weight went to nyu seminar dr fieldings group finally thought i foundv my answer but iwas wrong fielding discussed how after bis surgery he was not hungry truly a miracle i thought i was bande 3/08 after 2 days iwas very hungry after 2 fills i am still hungry the only difference i cant eat without disgusting lap band regurgitation can occur at any time tough way to live at least if you put your finger down your throat you can stop at any time without insurance worries this is no panacea be very careful like giving yourself a case of uncontrolled bulimea i vote nay still need to exercise and eat less nothing new not satisfied at all hungry and cannot enjoy food my vote bDONT DO IT AT THIS POINT I WISH I DIDN'T FEEL LIKE I HAVE BEEN SUCKERED ONE BORN EVERY MINUTE IVE BEEN TOLDI WAS DESPERATE BUT NOT THIS DESPERATE
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hunger pains? hmmmm....i feel nothing
computer problems
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No restriction
iam the same banded 3/08 2 fills starting to lose lbs f ast now walking , portion control, ice water all nighteats off lots of meds feel great
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Recently Banded - My Experience So Far
ican do this iced decaf helps
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Help I Am Terrified!
had the same fears your 1st fill is important. dont panic drink water and chill outt
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Thinking of Lap Band Surgery
its like giving yourself a small case of chrons disease something s got to kill you obesity or krohns good luck i am now 50/50 banded march 9th of 08
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Amount of food to eat and how to weigh it..please help me pleasee
my profile is similar soup smoothies found blow carb whey protein need to watch blood sugar diabetes meds same disappointed not the cure i had hoped for maybe after ny next fill #3
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March 2006 bandsters
youare doing great i wish i wasnt so hungry emotional aspect needs attending to
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What to expect ?
fill doesnt hurt but will catch your attention. drink glass of h2o SLOWLY AFTER.. FILL.2-3days very slowly with food soft pasta in soup
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Realistically how much can I expect to loose?
lost 20lbs in 60 days will lose after 1or 2 adjustments be patien watch what you eat no miracles walk walk walk dont eat garbage some rules as before band just seems easier cannot bindge lots of water helps.