Airforcewife
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I agree = if you are losing steadily and well, leave it
Great job on the 50!
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I'm a stay at home of four (who were all on summer break and one is a baby, one is a toddler) and I was back to "work" in two days. I was banded Wed, home on Thurs, had a sitter helping me on Friday and half of Sat and by Sat night I was driving and moving but still pretty tired. My last day on pain meds was Sat so I think 3 full days of rest should put you back to normal but everyone is different.
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No I have never had that and would definitely recommend you call your DR right away. I think shortness of breath and chest pain is pretty serious. It may be nothing but call to be sure.
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I truly believe that staying away from sugar in all forms helps to curb cravings. I love sweets, but know that once I indulge it is hard to stop. I was banded on 7/2/08 and have lost 35 pounds by following a low carb plan as much as possible. I also believe that fats in moderation help keep the skin looking better. Drinking lots of Water helps as well. Good luck on your journey. :smile:I totally agree! :frown:
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I think it's about what you are eating and definitely moving...I agree with what everyone is saying but I would also examine the foods...a soft potato is nowhere near as good as a nonfat yogurt or a 100 calorie shake. "Normal" foods should still be very, very lean and good in choice and carb/sugar content. I had a great dietitian - did you? She helped me work out a "mush" diet that has very, very low carb and sugar. She said two tbls of hummus with a couple of crackers can be 300 calories - where cottage cheese and tuna is more like 80 and certainly easier to take calorie/fat/sugar wise.
I would talk to the dietitian just in case and make sure you are making the right choices and get moving...I am forcing myself to walk everyday and I do believe that has really helped. I'm so new so I don't have anywhere near all the answers but we did have a great DR office with a lot of pre op meetings and orienatation.
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For me it's about a life decision and my "life diet" won't involve high sugar/high carb choices. The occasional indulgence is going to be normal at a party or a function but overall my life will be about low calorie and healthy choices and frankly, lean meats and fish, fruit and vegs and whole grains is just a healthier lifestyle. I gave up soda for tons of Water and though I feel :smile: with all water guzzling, it wil become habit and be better for me. I look forward to craving healthier foods and opting for low calorie and low sugar in my normal life routine verus gritting my teeth over a menu.
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I don't smoke pot because I have children...anyone who has them or who is around them shouldn't do anything that impairs judgment. I am far less worried about the band than I am about putting children at risk.
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Where were you banded?
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They made me stay overnight though I have no idea why - the nurses were useless there. I was banded in Fairfax - Fair Oaks hospital by Dr. Tran. It was good but he never went to tell my husband I was out and fine so he was a nervous wreck.
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I can't believe it's over! Or really, it's just beginning! I think I've lost about 6 lbs but the home scale, DR scale and hospital scale are all different so who knows...it's all a loss though!
Today is the first day I feel almost pain free since Wed so it took about 3 days to get this way. Not bad. I drove yesterday but that might have been a bit much. I do have four kids - it's crazy here!
Anyway - I am bored with liquids but doing it and sipping all day. ugh! Just made a huge online order with bariatriceating.com - great site.
How is everyone else doing???
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I didn't need a pre op diet either. I was banded three days ago and am fine. I was also at a Bariatric Specialty hospital and my nurse had bypass 5 years ago...I'm fairly certain they knew what they were doing.
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Go to mytricare.com but you have to be registered there (not on tricare, on mytricare.com) but tricare told me their coordinator doesn't post approved until AFTER surgery (figure that out) - I was approved a week ago and my authorization still says "in process". I think every office is a bit different.
I was told they tell the DR if I was approved so I called in and the nurse said they just faxed the approval. I was on with tricare just minutes before and she didn't have any information. Screwy system but I was approved so I didn't care!:biggrin2:
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Actually I said that wrong - it is Woodbridge that was terrible but Vienna has been awesome. i am so sorry about Ginger. I am going with the lap band - heard too many bypass stories and am scared of it.
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Tricare let me know in about a week - it was the nurse at the DR office that took forever.
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So happy for you. I'm an airforce wife and I also am scheduled for Aug 27 here in Northern VA (DC area).
I can't really tell you I love being the fat girl - I think I hate it more than life. After four babies and never really getting caught up in between, I am more than excited to go back to the way I was (and better!) over 10 years ago. My husband is wonderful and yes, loves me however I am but he wants me to love me too and I just don't now. I think it's unnerving and scary for sure but I am fantasizing about being able to run around with my kids for years to come, to no longer worry about having a heart attack, to be in a bathing suit and feel fabulous, to not worry about embarrassing my kids, to just being healthy and yes, okay I admit it...a hot mom of four.:ohmy:
Good luck to you!
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I'm awaiting approval through Halmi also...so far I like them. A bit disorganized at the Vienna office but Woodbridge is on top of things.
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Hi!
I'm Tricare North (retired Air Force) and my information was submitted yesterday morning so I am waiting very impatiently.:rolleyes2:
The doctor's office said they are scheduling for late July/early Aug so once the approval is in, I can have surgery in just over a month.
Any denied on Tricare???
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From Fairfax - not orthodox but conservative and always loving to meet other Jews - especially on this journey.:thumbup:
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I am waiting on my psych eval (already did the session - just waiting on paperwork) and I'm told my insurance will approve and I can have surgery in as little as 3 weeks!
I just had my fourth child so naturally I am ready to get my body back.
I love reading all the posts and am looking forward to getting and offering support!
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What does your daily meals consist of?
in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
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I can't eat any bread or Pasta or rice as it gets stuck - I think I am "overfilled" because I have only been able to eat Soup and shakes. ugh.