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Everything posted by MarylandMommy
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Am I too tight???
I agree with Jodi...I have had issues with eating too fast/too large of bites....Good luck to you!
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does it get better?
the first few days stink..but it does get better...I promise!
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Exercises for flabby arms....actually for whatever the area under the bicep is called
Mine have gotten somewhat better from pushups and but it seems to be just loose skin now....I am not sure how to really get rid of it for good
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POLL - Whats your sweet spot in 10cc band?
I currently have 5 cc...I had 5.4 but had .4 removed due to vomitting.
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Breakfast Ideas
I do A LOT of greek yogurt too!!! I mix in some blueberries or raspberries and some splenda...it really is yummy!! Funnything...I go by Amybee all the time...and I went to ASU...just thought it was sort of a coincidence!
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Hello from Maryland!
Good Luck to you You will do great!!!
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Fage Total 0% Sooooo good!
I buy Trader Joe's brand 0 percent! So yummy!!! I mix a little splenda in it!
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Fill doctors in Maryland?
I had my surgery at Shady Grove Hospital!
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FIRST FILL TODAY 07/31/08 (experience)
I went for my first fill yesterday and they said I could not have one since I was not 30 days out...I am going back Thursday!!! They are only putting 1 cc in my 10cc band, so yours is a lot compared to mine
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Lap band fills
I went today for a fill (which is what my appt was for) and was turned down since I am only 26 days post op....they said I have to be at least 30!! I wish the idiot who made my appt knew that!! I am going back Thursday morning for my fill and then leave the next day for vacation!!
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First Fill Today ;-)
Looking forward to it! I am a little nervous though Hopefully this will be the kick I need to get that scale moving!!!!
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How many calories are you eating 3 weeks or more post op?
Yes, i am exercising at least 3-4 times a week at the gym.....maybe I am just in a rut or something!
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How many calories are you eating 3 weeks or more post op?
I get between 700-800 3.5 weeks post op....this includes 30 carbs, 70 protein and 30 fat...but my carbs and fat are usually slacking a little....I am not really losing any weight and my nutritionist is not too concerned, but wants me to watch it for the next couple weeks since I am not eating that many cals....Do you think if I increased my caloric intake I would lose more weight? I am going in for my 1st fill on Monday, which she does not think will make a great difference since I am not eating alot...any help is appreciated!! I am very strict will logging on daily plate too...so I know my cals are accurate!!!! Again any insight is greatly appreciated!:biggrin:
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glued incisions
How long until the glue comes off? I had surgery on 7-9 and still have what looks like glue over my incisions.....any input?? TIA
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chewable multi vitamin advice
I use Trader Joe's chewables...I like them! I also take biotin and calcium citrate petites!
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What is wrong with me?
I was also banded July 9th and am now on mushies. I have only lost about 8 lbs since surgery, but lost 17 prior to surgery on the 2 week liquid diet...I think it has a lot to do with that too...if you lose a lot prior to surgery it may slow a little after until the first fill. This of course, is jmo! I think we are all doing great...remember slow and steady wins the race
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when did people start to notice your loss?
When did people start to notice your weight loss? I can tell a difference in my clothes...but I want to know when it will be apparent to others Not that I did this for anyone but myself...just wondering Thanks!
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Food Choices - Need Help =(
theworldaccordingtoeggface here is her website...so much good information!!!
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i gave in and weighed myself LOL..
It's a deal!!
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i gave in and weighed myself LOL..
I need to hide my scale...because I am OCD about it and am getting discouraged!! I am going to try and weigh only once a week...it will probably make me feel a whole lot better!!!!!! Congrats on your loss....
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Port Pain...10 days post op
yes...but it gets better when I am standing...it hurts most while sitting. It is not hurting today, Thank Goodness!
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How long was your liquid phase post op?
you could have tuna on liquids?? I am jealous! I can only have shakes, broth, sf popsicles and sf Jello.....I am so done with this phase
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How long was your liquid phase post op?
I was banded July 9th also and will get to have mushies/soft food on Wednesday Can't wait!!!
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How long was your liquid phase post op?
wondering? mine is 2 weeks and I am really done with it at this point!!
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Drinking & Eating & Alcohol
I am still on liquids...but my nutritionist said I would be able to drink wine...but to remember that it will hit me a lot faster than it used to. I will be drinking some wine when I got the beach in August...but probably not as much as I used to. I know I can never drink beer again. Not sure if that helps, but that is the info I received about alcohol!