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My Pre-Op Shopping List
favoredone replied to favoredone's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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"NERVES" - Surgery June 17th!
favoredone replied to WinningLoser's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
How would you rate the pain?? Was it excruciating?? I've just started my 6 month supervised weight loss... and I'm excited, but also very anxious.. I have a very low pain threshold!! -
"NERVES" - Surgery June 17th!
favoredone replied to WinningLoser's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Saying prayer for you!!! -
Hey!!! I'm inspired by all of your success and hard work.. I just started my 6 month med supervised process.. I'm excited and VERY nervous!! Let's keep in touch!!!
Tina
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General Thread for us bigger folk
favoredone replied to dawn of dibley's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hey!!! I'm Tina... or Fav.. Which ever... I'm a 36 yo teacher and singer from Chicago..... I've recently started my 6 month medically supervised program... I'm excited about starting the process to changing my life... I've never really felt my weight until recently.. I have about 200 lbs to lose.. (CW 373.5)... I really don't look like I weigh that much, but I camouflage well! I'm tired of hiding behind the camo!! I was meant to be HOT PINK!!!! Congrats beginning your journey and your successes thus far!! Let's keep in touch!!! -
6 month supervised diet
favoredone replied to samnic's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That's awesome!! I'm at the very beginning!! I'm excited though!.. Do you have any advice for me?? My major issue is that I miss a lot meals and now my metabolism is screwed up!!! The nutritionist has be doing 5 small meals.. and it's sooooo hard.. I feel like I'm eating too often!! LOL.. But I guess that's why she gets paid huh??!!! Congrats and blessings on finishing strong!! -
Re-Introduction and The Decision (No, this isn't about Lebron James!!) LOL
favoredone posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I am a 36 year old teacher from Chicago.. I started researching the Lap Band Surgery 3 years ago and stumbled upon this gem of a site!! I have to admit, I was a little overwhelmed by all of the info and left for a while.. But I'm back!!! I've decided to have the Lap Band surgery so that I can continue to enjoy a wonderfully bless and prosperous life! Only recently I have begun to "feel my size"... My knees are telling the story of all 365 lbs of me!! I am just being my 6-month supervised weight loss phase and I will definitely be a "frequent flier" on the board this time.. Congrats to all who are successfully navigating this life of overcoming obesity and food addiction... My prayers and support go out to you and especially to the NEWBIES and those of us soon to join the ranks of "The Banded Ones"... -
6 month supervised diet
favoredone replied to samnic's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey!! I just started my 6-month supervised diet... I met w/ a wonderful weight loss specialist and dietitian. I'm excited to see how much weight I can lose before I'm banded. Good luck and stay encouraged!! -
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Trina, you look awesome!!.. I think I'm finally going to do it.. ahhh.. yeah.. I'm going to do it!!
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Sorry.. for the delayed reply!!.. Grad school, work and church.. have me super busy!!.. I haven't decided on being banded yet.. I'm seriously considering it though.. Unfortunately, I was diagnosed with PCOS with severe insulin resistance, so it's very difficult for me to lose weight using more "traditional" means... I will definitely make a decision before the end of the year.. I can understand e'thing you spoke of as to why you chose lapband.. thanks again.. Stay peaceful!
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How are you progressing since being banded?? I'm thinking about it.. seriously.. but I'm terrified.. How long does it take to "feel like yourself" again?...
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Hey Nika.. My sister used to live in Gulfport.. I'm from MS, living in Chicago now.. I'm actually thinking about getting banded.. I'm very scared!!.. But I need to do something.. I don't currently have any health problems, but I'm very large.. and both of my parents have hbp and diabetes.. What was the major thing that helped you decide to go through with the lapband?
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Wondering how long you waited...
favoredone replied to JustCallMeKelly's topic in Pregnancy with Weight Loss Surgery
Thanks for this.. I'm not married yet (will be soon, I hope!! )... and I plan to start a family almost immediately... One of my reservations with getting banded was the whole pregnancy issue...... do you know if banding causes any issues during pregnancy?? -
Hey Guys.. in Chicago and trying....
favoredone posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
To decide if I want to be banded... I've tried almost e'thing under the sun... haven't been able to lose steadily.. the main thing is hormonal imbalance and insulin resistance due to severe PCOS....I stayed up all last night researching and reading posts on this site.. Thank you guys for your openness and honesty.. I'm going to talk to my best friend tonight about what I want to do.. The hard part will be discussing this with my fam.. My cousin died from complications of a gastric bypass in Dec 2003 at 28 and another cousin died from heart related issues after a long stint on diet drugs in Dec. 07 at 32.. so.. this is real sore spot..and they don't think I have an issue with my weight (:rolleyes:yeah right!!) but I need to do something.. at the moment i don't have many health issues.. no HBP or Diabetes.. but lately I've had problems with circulation in my legs.. and it has me a little frightened.. I have a drs. appt in 2 days and I'm going to discuss this with her.. any insight, encouragement and/or advice would be greatly appreciated... -
Hey.. My name is Tina.. I'm still trying to decide on whether to have lap band done.. What helped you make up your mind??
