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*New&Improved*

LAP-BAND Patients
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About *New&Improved*

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    Advanced Member
  • Birthday 07/22/1987

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    http://www.myspace.com/dallasbabejt

About Me

  • Biography
    Hi! My name is Jamie. I had lap-band in March of 2007. I weighed 191 lbs the day I had surgery and currently weigh 101! I am only 4'11 so the weight was definitely needing to come off! Now, at ninety pounds lighter, I am living life to the max! :)
  • Interests
    I love the outdoors (hiking, skiing, water sports, fishing, camping, etc...), enjoying going out drinking with friends, and watching movies. Very interested in airplanes- I am planning to get my pilot's license in 2009 so I can own a single engine.
  • Occupation
    Aviation
  • City
    Dallas
  • State
    TX
  • Zip Code
    75248
  1. Happy 26th Birthday *New&Improved*!

  2. Happy 25th Birthday *New&Improved*!

  3. Hey Jamie! Firstly, you look amazing! Second, i have some questions and i was hoping you could help me out! my surgery date is this coming wednesday the 16th.. im so excited and nervous at the same time...i see you had your surgery when you were 19..did you end up with a lot of loose skin? and have your scars healed well or are the very obvious..i know this isnt as important as just losing the weight but i was thinking about it and was curious. also..how do i know what portions i should have? sorry i know, i have too many questions..id be grateful if you could answer a few! thanks so much

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    1 year since surgery

    WOW- 6 lbs a month?? That is outstanding! Keep up the GREAT work!!
  5. hey wussup! u look great!

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    1 year since surgery

    twirl, I think the 32 lbs is pretty good for 7 months- WAY TO GO! Keep up the hard work! I do not urinate or "go potty" much anymore either. I started taking a nutritional supplement called juice Plus about 5 months ago and it has totally changed my life! I recommend this to ANY Lapband patient b/c it's so hard for us to consume the necessary nutrition.. www.bparkerjuiceplus.com
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    1 year since surgery

    It makes me sad to hear about that. I am sorry you have not been as successful as you would like. Have you gone in for another fill or had the band checked for leakage? Are you able to consume the same amount of food? During my first year, I was stuck at a plateau for a couple of months (i wouldnt gain, but also wouldnt loose). When your body is used to the same diet and exercise it sometimes acts as if it is "content". Therefore, you need to change something... either about your workouts or eating habits. During the first year, I only ate about 850-900 calories per day. After that first year and first fill, I was able to bump my intake up to about 1,000. I still do not consume over 1,000 a day. Of course, this is differenet for all people (size, sex, etc...). Maybe take a couple of foods that you know may not be the best for you, and eliminate them from your diet. Or, instead of working out 30 mins a day, 3 days a week, bump it up to 45 mins a day, 4 days a week. You have to make a change in order for your body to realize "oh ya, i am not happy nor healthy this way"... My #1 peice of advice is to see your Dr. if you have not already. They should give you a barium drink that will show what your band looks like. If it is leaking, you definitely need a fill!!! Hope this helps!
  8. Hey, welcome welcome!! You look great. How much have you lost so far?

  9. Congratulations!!!! I love seeing people around my age getting banded! What a life changing experience! Thanks for sharing your surgery process... I wish I would have done the same when I had mine done. Keep us posted and upload some pictures with your progress. GOOD LUCK!! Main thing- NUTRITION! As you loose weight, your body starts loosing nutrition b/c you arent able to consume as much. I am currently taking Juice Plus Gummies (100% fruits and veggies) and I am so much more healthier than I EVER was before or even after loosing my weight. Here is my distributors internet site if you are interested- www.bparkerjuiceplus.com.
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    Any problems with oral Sex After Banding?

    I'm w/ Heatherz- as you get smaller, it makes it better- for you and him! :biggrin: I have never had a problem w/ gag reflux before or after surgery, unless they like to help out with the "head-push".... Have fun with it! Enjoy being SEXY!! :tongue2:
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    Juice Plus?

    I was introduced to juice Plus about 5 months ago, and wow, what a difference! Juice Plus is NOT a Vitamin, instead, it is 17 necessary fruits and veggies that help your body rebuild blood and boosts all-over health. I started feeling the difference about one month after starting it, and I cannot express to you how healthy I feel. I was banded over two years ago, and I immediately realized that I was not able to get all of the "good" foods that I needed. Some of the benefits of Juice Plus, for me: energy, necessary fruits and veggies (that I am horrible about eating regularly), I go to the restroom normally now, my hair doesn't fall out like it used to, I feel STRONG!, and all over very healthy. Once I lost all of my needed weight, I started getting dizzy all the time- it even led to me fainting in the shopping mall! I have not felt even remotely close to this since Juice Plus! I currently take the Gummies (YUUMMM!!) and the Protein Complete shakes (YUMMMER!!) :biggrin: My distributor's name is Brandon Parker- you can check out his website at www.bparkerjuiceplus.com. __________________
  12. *New&Improved*

    Juice Plus?

    I was introduced to juice Plus about 5 months ago, and wow, what a difference! Juice Plus is NOT a Vitamin, instead, it is 17 necessary fruits and veggies that help your body rebuild blood and boosts all-over health. I started feeling the difference about one month after starting it, and I cannot express to you how healthy I feel. I was banded over two years ago, and I immediately realized that I was not able to get all of the "good" foods that I needed. Some of the benefits of Juice Plus, for me: energy, necessary fruits and veggies (that I am horrible about eating regularly), I go to the restroom normally now, my hair doesn't fall out like it used to, I feel STRONG!, and all over very healthy. Once I lost all of my needed weight, I started getting dizzy all the time- it even led to me fainting in the shopping mall! I have not felt even remotely close to this since Juice Plus! I currently take the Gummies (YUUMMM!!) and the Protein Complete shakes (YUMMMER!!) :biggrin: My distributor's name is Brandon Parker- you can check out his website at www.bparkerjuiceplus.com.
  13. :thumbup:I was introduced to Juice Plus about 5 months ago, and wow, what a difference! Juice Plus is NOT a vitamin, instead, it is 17 necessary fruits and veggies that help your body rebuild blood and boosts all-over health. I started feeling the difference about one month after starting it, and I cannot express to you how healthy I feel. I was banded over two years ago, and I immediately realized that I was not able to get all of the "good" foods that I needed. Some of the benefits of Juice Plus, for me: energy, necessary fruits and veggies (that I am horrible about eating regularly), I go to the restroom normally now, my hair doesn't fall out like it used to, I feel STRONG!, and all over very healthy. Once I lost all of my needed weight, I started getting dizzy all the time- it even led to me fainting in the shopping mall! I have not felt even remotely close to this since Juice Plus! Does anyone else take this??? Let me know how it has helped you- I would love to know!! I currently take the Gummies (YUUMMM!!) and the protein Complete shakes (YUMMMER!!) :biggrin: My distributor's name is Brandon Parker- you can check out his website at www.bparkerjuiceplus.com
  14. My favorite is Juice Plus+ Complete (Chocolate)! This stuff is extremely good- coming from a chocoholic. I mix it with either reg. skim milk or chocolate soy milk and it's awesome! You can also make shakes with strawberries, or almond extract! YUM! Juice Plus has the necessary nutrition for Lapband (or anyone) patients just because we already know it's hard enough to get all the nutrients we need... check it out... www.bparkerjuiceplus.com!

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