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July 4th Challenge Week 4 Name...................Starting…...…..Current….…......Goal….......To Go losingjusme..............317...................310 ..................295...............15 tann.........................257...................247...................232...............15 juliegeraci.................232...................232...................220...............12 Josette.....................340...................333...................315...............18 Inner_me..................306...................301...................280................21 Elisabethsew............281...................277 ..................260................17 Waterlily1072............278...................270 ..................252................18 Libra.........................230...................226...................205................21 Lapbandit…………..…208………...…...206……..…..... .185……. ...….21 RidinMyHDDream..... .281..................278 ..................256................22 FaithMD................... ???...................328...................???................?? __________________
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Your finance needs to be seen by a neurologist. Numbness in the fingers is associated with something called cervical adenopathy. Physical therapy is often prescribed along with medication. I know neurologists are not fans of chiropractors but they can also treat this condition.
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What are you getting your Mom for Mother's Day?
Elisabethsew replied to TerriDoodle's topic in The Lounge
I got my Mom the things she loves but would never splurge and buy for herself... poupouri infusion oil, her favorite perfume, scented candles, candy, scented draw liners, a gift certificate to have her hair done and a manicure, and a nitie and robe. I'm also cooking dinner for her and my Aunt. -
I worked the weekend but am loving this spring weather we're having and have been outside working and planting. After the long winter, it feels great to be outside in the sun. Does anyone experience craving days? It might sound strange but I can go for months with no cravings and then a day like today happens along and I seem to crave certain foods... crunchy ones. LOL. I'm endulging in some 100 calorie chips as I've found satisfying a craving without binging allows me to stay on track.
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What about a cartoon character to replace the girl? You could have a before and after that would be eye-catching, appropriate to the purpose of lap banding, and not offensive to anyone.
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July 4th Challenge Week 3 Name...................Starting…...…..Current….…......Goal….......To Go losingjusme..............317...................314 ..................295..............19 tann.........................257...................250...................232..............18 juliegeraci.................232...................232...................220..............12 Josette.....................340...................339............... ...315..............24 Inner_me..................306...................301...................280..............21 Elisabethsew............281...................278...................260..............18 Waterlily1072............278...................270...................252..............18 Libra.........................230...................226...................205..............21 Lapbandit…………..…208………...…...206……..….......185……...….21 RidinMyHDDream.......281..................275 ...................256.............19
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I'm going back for another small fill on Tuesday. You have to be patient with the larger volume bands as it does take quite a few fills on average before you reach the proper level of restriction. Try and pay attention to signals to distinguish between REAL hunger and eating for the sake of eating. You're on the road to success.
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First, I'm glad to hear that you're healthy and feeling well. Congratulations on getting the green light on the newest band. You're a proven success.
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The first non-prescription drug to treat obesity in American adults was approved Wednesday by the U.S. food and Drug Administration. The drug, called alli (orlistat), is designed to be used only in tandem with a reduced-calorie, low-fat diet by overweight adults aged 18 and older. According to manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline, the drug helps people lose 50 percent more weight than dieting alone, should cost consumers $12 to $25 a week, and is expected to be available by this summer. "This is the only FDA-approved, over-the-counter weight-loss drug product," Dr. Charles J. Ganley, the FDA's director of the Division of Over-The-Counter Drug Products, said during a teleconference. "There are some products, primarily dietary supplements, that make weight-loss claims and those are not FDA-approved, although they are permitted to make these claims." The drug will be available in 60 milligram capsules, to be taken three times a day with meals that contain fat. The company said the drug works by "blocking about 25 percent of the fat in food a person eats. Because of the way it works, alli must be used in conjunction with a reduced-calorie, low-fat diet containing about 15 grams of fat per meal." Eating a meal with too much fat while taking the drug can result in bowel changes such as loose stools, according to the FDA. These side effects typically occur in the first weeks of treatment, they aren't harmful, and can be managed by following the recommended diet of about 15 grams of fat per meal, GlaxoSmithKline said. It's also recommended that users take a Multivitamin once a day, at bedtime, because the drug can interfere with the absorption of some Vitamins, GlaxoSmithKline said. People who have had an organ transplant shouldn't take the drug. And anyone taking blood-thinning medicines or being treated for diabetes or thyroid disease should consult a physician before using the drug, the FDA said. "This drug is only going to be effective if it's used along with a weight-loss program," Ganley said. "That means a reduced-fat diet, decreased calories and an exercise program." "If someone uses the drug without a weight-loss program, it's not going to be very effective," he added. A higher dose of orlistat (120 milligram capsules) has been marketed as the prescription drug Xenical in the United States since 1999. While the company claims Xenical's safety has been demonstrated by nine years of worldwide use in 146 countries, the consumer-advocacy group Public Citizen last year petitioned the FDA to remove Xenical from the U.S. market. Public Citizen contended that the higher-dose drug might increase the risk of aberrant crypt foci, which are widely believed to be precursors to colon cancer. Late Wednesday, the advocacy group issued a statement criticizing the FDA's approval of the over-the-counter version of the drug. "At a time when colon cancer is a leading cause of death and disease in the United States, the Food and Drug Administration's decision to approve, for over-the-counter use, a diet drug that clearly causes precancerous lesions of the colon is the height of recklessness and shows a profound lack of concern for the public's health," Dr. Sidney M. Wolfe, director of Public Citizen's Health Research Group, said in the statement. One obesity expert isn't sure the new OTC drug will be effective for most people. "The drug is probably safe," said Dr. Raj Padwal, an assistant professor of general internal medicine at the University of Alberta. "However, I'm not sure the half-strength dosage will have much effect." Full-strength dosage reduces weight by less than 3 kilograms (6.6 pounds), on average, Padwal said. "People may only lose 1 to 2 kilograms (2.2 to 4.4 pounds) on this half-strength dose. Whether that is worthwhile is questionable. The occasional patient may benefit, but many patients may not. For those patients who need extra incentive to adhere to a low-fat diet, the drug may help," Padwal said. Padwal and a colleague recently published an article in The Lancet that noted precious little evidence exists that proves weight-loss drugs such as orlistat actually reduce the risks of heart attack, stroke and diabetes associated with being overweight or obese. The FDA's approval of the first over-the-counter drug for weight loss comes as the United States and other western nations are struggling with an unprecedented obesity epidemic. According to the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics, 30 percent of American adults 20 years of age and older -- more than 60 million people -- are obese. And another 36 percent are considered overweight. Overall, this drug is likely to be limited in the direct harm it causes, but also in the good it does, said Dr. David L. Katz, an associate professor of public health and director of the Prevention Research Center at Yale University School of Medicine. "It is a relatively ineffective weight-loss aid," he said. "If availability of the drug distracts people from the tried-and-true approach to weight control, eating well and being active, then the FDA decision could prove more harmful than helpful, in spite of good intentions." SOURCES: Feb. 7, 2007, U.S. Food and Drug Administration teleconference with Charles J. Ganley, M.D., director, Division of Over-The-Counter Drug Products, Washington, D.C.; Raj Padwal, M.D., assistant professor, general internal medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada; David L. Katz, M.D., associate professor, public health, and director, Prevention Research Center, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Conn. Publish Date: February 08, 2007
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Libra, you look absolutely beautiful.
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I can relate to the people showing a gain on the scale. I have been working doing fairly hard physical labor in my yard since being on "vacation" last Friday. I have been eating less and working a minimum of 4 hours a day pulling out shrubs, planting new ones and hauling bags out to the road for disposal. I sure hope I am building muscle or holding water because the scale is up 4 pounds. Sigh! Week 2 of 11 Name...................Starting…...…..Current….…..Goal….....To Go losingjusme....................317.25............. ..313.25.............295.............18.25 tann...............................257........... ..........254..................232.............22 juliegeraci......................232.............. .......232..................220.............12 Josette..........................340............ .........339............... ..315..............24 Inner_me................... ...306............... .....301..................280..............21 Elisabethsew..................281................. ...281..................260..............21 Waterlily1072................278.................. ..270..................252..............18 Libra.............................230............ .........226.................205...............21 Lapbandit……………..208……………..206……..…...185……..….21 RidinMyHDDream.........281....................277 .................256..............21
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JulieNYC's Extended Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift
Elisabethsew replied to JulieNYC's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Hi Julie, I'm late reading posts this week but I HAD to post and congratulate you on your astounding weight loss success and tell you how wonderful you look. I'm glad the surgery went well. You'll have your choice of men so don't worry about the less than eventful date. -
If you click on the green square it says you're on a distinguished road. I have no idea why some are 1 and others are 2 or 3.
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JULY 4th Challenge! Week zero of 11 Name...................Starting…...…..Current….…..Goal…....To Go losingjusme....................317.25............. ...317.25.............295.............22.25 tann...............................257........... ..........257...............,..232.............25 juliegeraci......................232.............. .......232..................220.............12 Josette..........................340............ .........340............... ..315..............25 Inner_me................... ...306............... .....306..................280..............26 Elisabethsew..................278................ ....278..................255..............23 Waterlily1072................278.....................278..................252..............26 Libra.............................230............ .........230.................205...............25 Lapbandit……………..208……………..208……..…...185……..….23 RidinMyHDDream.........281.....................281..................256..............25 I weighed in and adjusted my info. Good luck to us all!
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JULY 4th CHALLENGE!!! Name..........................Starting…...…..Current….…..Goal…....To Go losingjusme.....................317.25............. ...317.25.............295..........22.25 tann................................257............ .........257..................232..........25 juliegeraci.......................232............ .........232..................220..........12 Josette........................ ...340........... .........340................ ..315..........25 Inner_me........................306.....................306...................280..........26 Elisabethsew...................276.....................276...................250..........26
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This forum is dangerous
Elisabethsew replied to dislexi's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Chickie, congratulations on your FANTASTIC weight loss. Your before and after pictures are amazing. -
Do Not Go To Betencourt Medical
Elisabethsew replied to Leeann Chandler's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
MRSA usually responds well to Vancomycin. Because I had several other medical problems, I chose to have my surgery in the states. As an RN I can tell you that MRSA is NOT uncommon in the U.S. I hope your husband makes a full recovery. Do you have any details to share? -
This forum is dangerous
Elisabethsew replied to dislexi's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I suspect Deslexi is nothing more than a person trying to "stir the pot" and create problems. She/he is likely still lurking on the forum with a different name. The very nature of a forum means that a person WILL get a variety of responses from many people with similar AND differing OPINIONS. -
6 mos Medical Diet question????
Elisabethsew replied to eljmom's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Most insurance companies want the 6 month medically supervised diet to show that you CAN'T lose weight via diet and exercise. If you're losing weight, that's good for your health but a BMI of less than 40 will usually mean insurance not covering the band. -
Most insurance require that you have a BMI of 40 or greater or a BMI of greater than 35 with 2 comorbidities such as diabetes and sleep apnea. Call your insurance company to see if you qualify.
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The pictures are worth a thousand words and you look wonderful, Lapbandit. Congratulations to all the losers who just happen to be the most deserving winners. On a personal note, my sister is doing better. They drained an abscess today from her abdomen and she's expected to be able to come home on Sunday. Who says Friday the 13th is unlucky?
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Julie NYC... congratualtions on making your challenge goal! You're melting away. I hope you're having a smooth recovery from the surgery. I just caught up on the posts for the past few days and everyone is doing well. I've been spending all my time (since last Friday) in the hospital taking care of my sister who has diverticulitis... not pleasant. Keep up the good work everyone!
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Burping and gurgling with liquids--help!
Elisabethsew replied to cal's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Increased burping/gas is expected with the band. Gurgling could be a sign of being overfilled or it could be normal. Since you're seeing the surgeon on Monday, make sure you discuss this with him/her. If there is no heartburn or regurgitation of food, it's not considered a problem. -
Legal question? - Noisy Boss - what to do???
Elisabethsew replied to yattila05's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
HIPPA laws protect your rights to privacy. What concerns me is how does your boss know you're going to the MD once a month? Many companies have policies that allow a manager to write up an employee for excessive time lost from work. You can check in your personnel policy manual or with Human Resources. -
Be Honest....
Elisabethsew replied to WASaBubbleButt's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I am an RN and I teach other RNs to access port-a-caths, mediports, chemoports, etc. That said, I would not self-treat myself with fills and unfills and think it's dangerous for ANYONE to endulge in this practice.