SunnyRachel
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New notorious novembers weightloss spreadsheet
SunnyRachel replied to sistasassy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Amylynns, I'm wishing you a smooth recovery. I know you will find the strength to do what you feel you need to do to get in the healthiest form you need to be in. I am sorry you have been through so much, and I hope the road ahead will be easier and more comfortable for you. -
I have been absent a while because I'm enjoying life finally! Update: April 2013, my band is still hard work, but I'm doing well and currently at 175 lbs. I am not focused on weight loss anymore. I am more focused on getting enough nutrition. I deal with anemia and occasional vomiting still.
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who here has been banded for at least 2 years and has had NO complications?
SunnyRachel replied to Lapbandster's topic in WLS Veteran's Forum
Hello! I've been banded for almost 4 1/2 years now with no complications. That's not to say that my port doesn't rub me the wrong way now that there is not a whole lot of fat to cushion it anymore! I still have moments when I have to vomit. It's still a lot of hard work and struggles at times, but I have had a smooth ride with my band. -
From the album: Progression
Still evolving, but I'm now down to 175 pounds. -
Pictures along the way.
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New notorious novembers weightloss spreadsheet
SunnyRachel replied to sistasassy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hello? Anybody still here? I can't believe it has been four years for all of us! Happy Bandiversary everybody! I am doing very well at 190 pounds -- wearing Size 12 dresses. I feel great...it's a long, long way since November of 2008 when I was 280 and a size 24. I've struggled with nutrition, but I'm trying really hard to eat the best I can. I hope everybody is doing well. Take care! -
I haven't been on here lately, but I'm still around. I was just thinking about you the other day! How are you doing??
It's so nice to hear from you! -
Hi! I received an e-mail about this thread. I suppose it has been a while since I've been active on the site here. Hello everybody!
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From the album: Progression
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April 5, 2010 Current weight: 213
SunnyRachel commented on SunnyRachel's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
Thank you so much, ladies! You are awesome. -
Thanks for the nice photo comment! I hope your pre-surgery days pass quickly so you can get to the next steps.
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Oh, I'm so terrible at checking profile posts. I'm sorry I didn't see a message from you in April! How is your summer going so far?
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Updates: April 7, 2010 -- I'm down to 213!
I've been through hell with eating though... had so much trouble vomiting and with reflux. I'm starting to get balanced again now that I've had a few unfills. I can eat again, and I'm exercising again. I'm looking forward to summer.
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New notorious novembers weightloss spreadsheet
SunnyRachel replied to sistasassy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi, Notorious Novembers!! It's been ages since I've visited, but I wanted to post an update. I'm currently at 213! I had a lot of trouble for a while, but after a few adjustments, slight unfills, I am able to eat comfortably again and am actually making progress now. I hope everybody is doing great!! Take care! :thumbdown: -
Notorious Novembers 1 Year Bandaversarry
SunnyRachel replied to tmbowe's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Happy Bandaversary everybody! I celebrated mine on November 4th, and had my appointment that day too. I haven't made much progress in the recent months, but recognize that is my own fault. I am slack on my exercise and have a bad addiction to strawberried-peanut-butter M&Ms of late. lol I am happy to say though that I have not put weight back on...just haven't progressed losing more. I am happy though because I am healthier now than I was a year ago. I can run up the stairs. I feel good in my clothing. I'm confident I will continue to lose weight and not put any back on. I did have many ups and downs -- once was too tight and had to let some out.... dealt with some irritated stomach and reflux for a while too that had me sick often, but Prilosec and eating more carefully have helped me keep the vomiting under control. It's been good. Looking back, I would still do this again, otherwise a year would have passed, and I'd be just as heavy as I used to be. Thanks everybody for your strength and support. I wish you all much more success during Year 2!! -
I'm glad things are looking up for you, and I hope they continue that way. I wish you all the best.
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I don't receive notifications for page posts, so I'm slow at finding messages there, but so happy you wrote yesterday! HI! Have a good semester of school. I'm so glad to hear from you! **hugs**
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Work it, girl! You look fabulous!!! -
Hey! I love your new pictures! I'm glad you are feeling okay after your port revision. Sorry I was missing for a little bit. My family was visiting from California for a couple of weeks, and now we are all just settling back into a schedule with school starting today. I hope you are doing well! **hugs**
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How to deal with unsupportive friends/family
SunnyRachel replied to Deekel's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Congratulations, Deekel!!!! I wish you all the best!! -
From the album: Progression
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New notorious novembers weightloss spreadsheet
SunnyRachel replied to sistasassy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi Novembers! You are all doing so awesome! I haven't updated in a while, but I cheer for you each time I see an update. Keep up the good work!! Please update me to my current weight of 230.5. Thanks!!! -
I really don't want to extend this thread any further, but I think there is something we can all take away from this string of messages that is not negative. I don't think one single person here was anything other than sympathetic and supportive. Everybody listened, some offered great tips and advice, some offered deep concern and maybe even prayers. When you read a post like the original one, you respond in the best way you feel will offer comfort or help to the person posting. Even if the original poster did not like the way the thread continued, who knows, the advice given could very well have helped someone else who was reading along and had similar questions. So not all is lost here. You did the best you could, and it was nice of you to offer your time and concern. Take care, everybody!
