angcal26
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I too have experienced hair loss and I have a lot of hair, but when I shower I see a clump in the drain. I take Biotin, 1 tablet, I bought them at GNC so I am not too sure how many miligrams it is. I have noticed that I now have small hairs popping out so I guess it is starting to grow back. I am 4 months out and have lost 60 lbs so far so I guess that is what happens. As far as I am concerned, if I lose too much hair, I will get a weave or extensions or something BUT I WILL NOT BE BALD!!!!! LOL :wink_smile: Good Luck!! Angcal26
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Where is Kellys??? I would like to meet everyone just tell me when and where!! Angcal26:smile:
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When you find out can you share the info with me too???? Angcal26 :thumbup:
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As far as ff and low fat, better tastes can be achieved by herbs and other seasonings. I tend to lean toward lower fat foods because ff seem to have an after taste to me, but, obviously, some people don't eat that way. I guess you have to gauge your own weight loss and see what works best for you. Good luck to you all. Banded August 28 lost 53 lbs to date. God Bless and Have a great Thanksgiving. Angcal26
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Just remember whole or multi grain breads, pastas etc... and Proteins first then the other stuff. You shouldn't eat white flour breads, at least thats what was suggested to me by my nutritionist. and everything should be fat free or low fat and watch the sugars. Good luck to ya. Angcal26
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HELP! Thinking of canceling tomorrow surgery
angcal26 replied to WannaBSkinnyB's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats!!!!! I hope you are feeling well today and just remember to listen to your doctors and nutritionist and follow exactly what they say. You will be successful. Keep in touch as to your progress and if you have any questions just message me. Andrea You are officially bandtastic! -
2009 - New York City Banded Together-Lapband Talk National Event
angcal26 replied to CoachCher's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
What about Philadelphia for a conference?? Airport not too expensive hotels and you can find inexpensive rooms in NJ too??? -
Looking for some advice
angcal26 replied to serpico's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I would hope that she would get an MRI or something and if her band slipped get it fixed asap. I hope she is feeling better soon. Just be supportive and help her through this, she will be better soon. Angcal26 -
Hey I just wanted to see how your progress is so far. I was banded on August 28, 2008 and feel great. Let me know how you are doing. Take Care, Angcal26:thumbup:
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What is the rudest thing someone has said to you?!?!
angcal26 replied to auntlucy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
A stupid comment was made to me by a person i didn't even know and she asked me when I was due. I said jokingly that I wasn't pregnant I was just FAT. That pissed me off. I have always been told you have a beautiful face if you could just lose weight. Man I hate that, I can't wait till they say you are sooooo pretty. without mentioning weight. My 25 year reunion will be in 3 years and it would be great to be at my goal by then even sooner would be great! Banded August 28 lost 53 lbs so far. Yeah!!!! 100 to go Angcal26:thumbup: -
Hi Florida Pete remember me, I was banded on August 28 and you gave me very encouraging words to get me through it. Well I can tell you that I am doing great, I lost 50 so far and feel really good. I had one fill of 2.5 ccs and I should get another fill next month. I see you are getting banded soon and I just wanted to let you know if you need any advice, support or just want to vent you can send me a message. OK. Take Care and have a great holiday. I will be in touch. All the best, Angcal26:thumbup:
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I saw that today is your surgery date. I pray that you come through with flying colors and have a speedy recovery. Just listen to your docs, get up and walk around, use that breathing tube thingy, and drink very very very slowly. You will be just fine. If you have any questions just message me. All the best and I will be thinking of you.
Angcal26
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This would not be an option for me I will leave it to the professionals. If anything went wrong I have someone to point the finger at instead of me.
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Hi there, Yes I am following everything my nutritionist and surgeon tells me. I was excersing everyday, but I have slowed to 3-4 times per week at the gym and wlaking with the hubby. I eat mostly proteins and take my vitamins daily. I feel great and hope to continue on the downslope. Keep in touch OK. Andrea
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HELP! Thinking of canceling tomorrow surgery
angcal26 replied to WannaBSkinnyB's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I went through those feelings up to the time they wheeled me into surgery. I thought I can just get up and walk out of here. But I kept thinking that this is what I wanted and needed to live a happier healthy life. I talked to many people with good and bad stories, but I knew that I would work the band and it would change my life for the better forever. I am 3 months out and lost 50 lbs. I feel great no problems at all. No throwing up, PB's or sliming. I mentally had to adjust myself to thinking I was doing this to live longer with my family. I only want to lose 100 more and know that with this tool I will do it and maintain my weight loss not like before. So I ask you to dig deep inside and take the risk to be successful. With support and following your surgeon and nutritionist's advice you will succeed. Good luck and if you have any questions please private message me. Angcal26:thumbup: -
I made chicken and blended it with fat free gravy and veges and sweet potatoes seasoned to taste. any meet blended tastes like it wasn't just different consistency. Good luck. When you eat real meals stay away from mushy stuff you will stay full longer just chew it real good. Angcal26
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Things I won't/don't miss about being Obese
angcal26 replied to MissWilde's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I won't miss my feet swelling when I walk too much; not bringing my kids to the amusement park because I can't walk around for too long; my heel spur; bras that don't fit me properly (can't wait to shop at Victoria Secret); the dredded FAT ladies stores; wide shoes; knee and back pain. Tell you what I am looking forward to (the short list) Going Canoeing with my family this summer, swimming at the beach, boating, sitting in the seats at a ball game, coaching my daughter at soccer, riding a bike, and just being a happier person overall in my life with my family by my side. Also the SEX is sooo much better already! LOL -
You do look great!! All the best in the future, stay healthy!! -
Hey Kim,
I had the lapband on August 28 in University of Penn with Dr. Matthew Kirkland I have lost 50 so far and hope to reach my goal of 170 total loss. I feel great and have had no adverse affects. I go next month for a fill right before xmas. We have support meetings once a month so I go there. I have a friend that is at the New Beginnings Program. She is doing well too. Keep in touch, OK.
Andrea
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What is your understanding of how much food the pouch holds?
angcal26 replied to Losing_It_In_Texas's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey, just do what your doc tells you everyone is different I don't know why but you have to listen to your body, use smaller plates to trick yourself into thinking its eating more food and my doc said no drinks 1/2 hour before and 1/2 hour after eating that included Protein shakes. Good luck to you and keep me posted on your progress. All the best, always, Andrea -
I just saw your album and you look great!!! I was banded in August and my friend was thinking about it but her doc said she was too heavy for the band. Do you mind letting me know what your starting weight was. If too personal I totally understand. But I wanted to get my friend to see another doc and get a 2nd opinion for the band. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work!!! Angcal26
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What is your understanding of how much food the pouch holds?
angcal26 replied to Losing_It_In_Texas's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Well, I actually do not measure my food I go by how I feel and what I estimate should be the right proportion for me. I am always running with the kids so my portions are usually small, and as long as I eat Proteins first then veges I am good. I eat 6 x's a day 3 meals and 3 small Snacks, each time I eat I usually take in 10 grams of Protein. But I try to stay away from mushy foods as they don't hold me long enough. My day is this 2 eggs, scrambled and a small wheat tortilla snack cheese stick lunch- Tofu and veges snack- fruit (no protein there) dinner- turkey burger, tomato, onion lite mayo and mustard and small wheat pita if I am really hungry or else nothing at all snack- pudding ff and sugar free of course Lots and lots of H2O I was banded on August 28 and have lost 47 lbs. forever, so far. All the best and Good Luck, Andrea :thumbup::thumbup: -
Hi Kim. My name is Andrea I worked for many years at JC Penney as a nail tech. But now I have "retired"
as a nail tech and work in a law firm in Mount Holly. What salon do you work at and is it in Mt. Laurel? Did you have your surgery yet if so how long ago and who did it? And how are you doing? Let me know I would love another support person. Talk to you soon. Andrea Here is my email address angcal26@netscape.net -
2009 - New York City Banded Together-Lapband Talk National Event
angcal26 replied to CoachCher's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I will definately come in March just tell me when and where. angcal26@netscape.net That would be awesome for me and my NJ friends.