Bimbabe
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Oh, I am not a nutritionist, so check with your doctor first! I know, I sound like a commercial.
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Hi Cheryl! My surgedry date is 10/14
I am eating a low fat, low carb, high protein, high fiber diet. Which means the following:
Low fat: chicken, fish (if you like it, i don't) grilled, baked or broiled, low fat yogurt, low fat cottage cheese, fat free milk or soy milk
High protein: egg beaters, 2 reg eggs with cheese per week, one serving of beef per week, pork loin
High fiber: apples, pears, broccoli, spinach, garden salad, tomatoes and cukes
That is about it, I am trying to keep it simple. I eat until I am full, every 2-3 hours. Of course lots of water, some tea and a must for me is a cup of coffee everyday. Let me know when you surgery is.
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Hello Julia I chose RNY because of the diabetes thing as well. While I am not diabetic yet, it is just a matter of time. A study was done which demonstrated that RNY is a cure for type II DM.
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Hello My Sisters..........I lost my band yesterday!!
Bimbabe replied to poohprecious's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
poohprecious- I am so sorry for you! You are in my prayers. I cannot imagine how you are feeling, but you can see by this post, that alot of us really care. Take one step at a time. You need to heal, then look into other options. Keep us up to date. -
Trina!
I cannot believe that doctor was so rude. It did not seem as though he listened to you at all. At this point, I would just change physicians. You went through a major surgery and you should have lost more by now. Moreover, he should realize that people are different and each of us have our own needs. Your body may need an eleven cc fill to be sucessful, I may need 3cc's! He should understand that more than anyone. I just don't get him. Like I said, at this point, I would just go somewhere else.
The PA student...persona non grata! (her comments mean nothing)
I am sorry you are having a difficult time. It is time for you to take control over the situation and make other decisions!
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Finally have a surgery date
Bimbabe replied to TravelLady48's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Thanks! Good luck to you as well. Hopefully, you will be able to come to ATL, let's meet! We don't have too much longer.....:redface: -
I know, me too! I have started my low carb, low fat, high Fiber thing today. :redface: So far, so good!
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That is a great idea, I will try it, thanks!!! :redface:
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Well, This is the first day of my diet and since it is only 9:12a, I can say I am doing just fine! I really need to do this, it is for my own good. I ate cereal, milk and an egg for breakfast. The one thing I must do is prepare lunch and dinner for the days I work. I am begining to see that I am overweight because I am lazy! I want to be able to pick up whatever I want to eat or drink and have it! Well, that is not working well for me. I am going to have to relearn how to eat and drink. I know it is going to be difficult, but sooo worth it. At some point, I may start posting vlogs on you tube, I am just not that confident yet! I have a weird accent and I really don't like how I look. :clap: I have been thinking about excess skin, is it inevitable? I hope that as I loose, I tone with the excercise and loose skin won't be a huge problem. Well, for right now I just need to concentrate on my food plan. :rolleyes2: More later...
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Hello! I know how you feel. My husband is supportive, but he married me heavy and he likes F.A.T. (fabulous and thick) women. I just wonder how is going to react when the weight starts coming off??!! I am doing this for health reasons, looking better is a secondary goal. I don't want to develop diabetes, hypertension and all the other stuff that goes along with long-standing obesity! P.S. You have our support here on LBT!
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She is a DIVA! -
My babies! Tiara 11, Jaelah 3, Jai'Mya 5
Bimbabe commented on liteweighttrina's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
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Good Luck today at the doctor. Let him know what your concerns are!!
I am definately going to check out your albums.
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Hey SickNTired! LESS THAN A MONTH FOR BOTH OF US!!!!!!!!!!:rolleyes2:
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Slim in TN- You must be sooo excited! Only 3 more days!!! WHOO HOO!
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Well, This is the first day of my diet and since it is only 9:12a, I can say I am doing just fine! I really need to do this, it is for my own good. I ate cereal, milk and an egg for breakfast. The one thing I must do is prepare lunch and dinner for the days I work. I am begining to see that I am overweight because I am lazy! I want to be able to pick up whatever I want to eat or drink and have it! Well, that is not working well for me. I am going to have to relearn how to eat and drink. I know it is going to be difficult, but sooo worth it. At some point, I may start posting vlogs on you tube, I am just not that confident yet! I have a weird accent and I really don't like how I look. I have been thinking about excess skin, is it inevitable? I hope that as I loose, I tone with the excercise and loose skin won't be a huge problem. Well, for right now I just need to concentrate on my food plan. More later...
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Well, I am going to begin my self-imposed pre-op diet tomorrow. I am a little nervous because I HATE diets..Why??? Because I fail at them miserably! LOL...hence, RNY surgery. I am doing this so I can get used to eating every 2-3 hours, detox my body from all the bad stuff I have been eating for the past year and I would like to go into surgery at least ten pounds less than I am now..so I am 274, I would like to go in at 264. It is going to be difficult, because of the whole diet concept. I have made lunch and snacks for tomorrow and my hubby grilled some stuff too. By the way, I am making him go on this with me as well. He is not too heavy, he probably needs to loose about 20lbs, though. More tommorrow.....:rolleyes2:
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Well, I am going to begin my self-imposed pre-op diet tomorrow. I am a little nervous because I HATE diets..Why??? Because I fail at them miserably! LOL...hence, RNY surgery. I am doing this so I can get used to eating every 2-3 hours, detox my body from all the bad stuff I have been eating for the past year and I would like to go into surgery at least ten pounds less than I am now..so I am 274, I would like to go in at 264. It is going to be difficult, because of the whole diet concept. I have made lunch and snacks for tomorrow and my hubby grilled some stuff too. By the way, I am making him go on this with me as well. He is not too heavy, he probably needs to loose about 20lbs, though. More tommorrow.....
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Hello! I was just reading through and saw that you are in RI. I grew up there, but left in '86 (probably before you were born). Anyway, I do not personally know any physicians in RI, but you may want to PM jayne1131, she is going to be banded soon and she lives in RI. She may at least be able to send you to an information session. Good Luck!!!:thumbdown:
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Whoo HOOOOOO!!! Another SMASHING PUMPKIN!!!!!!:thumbdown:
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BMI or Waist/Hip Ratio - which is better?
Bimbabe replied to Maincat's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
The waist hip ratio is better than the BMI as far as being a more accurate predictor of comorbidty risks due to obesity.. However, the best is the waist measurement. For men the waist should be no larger than 40 and for women no larger than 35. ( I WILL NOT tell you my waist measurement :thumbdown:). With the higher waist measurements, one is at higher risk for diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension, coronary heart disease, premature death, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis and cancer!:biggrin: I can't wait until 10/14!! -
So, I have been all over the forum reading about what people had to do preop, especially with diets. I am definately going to go on my low fat low carb, high protein diet, starting Monday 09/22/08. It will be interesting, because I have not really dieted since January. I am a little anxious about it, mainly because it just makes the whole thing more real. I am 270 today and I would love to loose at least 10lbs before surgery. I need to "purge" my body of bad carbs, sodas and unhealthy fats. I have been eating HORRIBLY lately and I know it is because I feel like "this is it". I will no longer be able to eat all of this unhealthy stuff. I have been eating stuff I usually don't eat, like chocolate, hard candy, cakes, etc. This is even more of a reason to do a cleansing for myself. I usually drink 10 glasses of water per day, I have not been doing that. I try to walk 3 times per week, I have just been a total slug! 'sigh' I really need to get out of this rut. My husband just called and said we need to go grocery shopping. So, this weekend I plan on getting some stuff for him and the things I will need post op. I plan on eating a lot of chicken over the next three weeks. I don't like fish, so that is not an option for me. I do plan on eating plenty of beans, veggies and a limited number of fruits, most likely apples and pears and maybe a grapefruit or two. :cursing:
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From the album: Bimbabe's Journey-All pre-op
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So, I have been all over the forum reading about what people had to do preop, especially with diets. I am definately going to go on my low fat low carb, high protein diet, starting Monday 09/22/08. It will be interesting, because I have not really dieted since January. I am a little anxious about it, mainly because it just makes the whole thing more real. I am 270 today and I would love to loose at least 10lbs before surgery. I need to "purge" my body of bad carbs, sodas and unhealthy fats. I have been eating HORRIBLY lately and I know it is because I feel like "this is it". I will no longer be able to eat all of this unhealthy stuff. I have been eating stuff I usually don't eat, like chocolate, hard candy, cakes, etc. This is even more of a reason to do a cleansing for myself. I usually drink 10 glasses of water per day, I have not been doing that. I try to walk 3 times per week, I have just been a total slug! 'sigh' I really need to get out of this rut. My husband just called and said we need to go grocery shopping. So, this weekend I plan on getting some stuff for him and the things I will need post op. I plan on eating a lot of chicken over the next three weeks. I don't like fish, so that is not an option for me. I do plan on eating plenty of beans, veggies and a limited number of fruits, most likely apples and pears and maybe a grapefruit or two.