MrRiceGuy
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From the album: Just for Fun: Alaska Trip
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Group shot in front of the Russian River. I'm on the right.
MrRiceGuy posted a gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
From the album: Just for Fun: Alaska Trip
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To give the update, on my journey, the past couple weeks I've been having serious chest pains. Went to the doc to have it looked at, and he unfilled me to see if it'd help. Still pains, and now I've gained a couple pounds. I just got back from a work trip in Alaska and I need to setup a visit with my doc. Until then, it's back to good ol' will power and exercise. Hopefully we can figure out whats going on with me. Wish me luck!
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MrRiceGuy commented on chelsbels's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
Girl! I think you looked super-cute to begin with, but you're doing awesome. Keep up the good work. -
Hey Drew! Thanks for checking up on me. I haven't been doing too well, to be honest. I lost a lot early on, but then I have had literally no restriction and kind of plateaued. Which stinks. I have no fill because I've been having chest pains and my doc thought it was because my band was too tight. Well, I'm still having chest pains, so I will need to have this checked out. I see you're still doing well with your band. That's awesome. Keep up the good work! I'll post when I get my results from my next doc visit.
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post your before & during/after pictures
MrRiceGuy replied to chelsbels's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I agree. You all look amazing. Keep up the good work. You're inspiration to all. -
I'm so off the wagon right now. I haven't lost weight for weeks (months?). I've been traveling so much for work, not working out as much, and just feel absolutely no restriction. The worst part is I have heartburn all the time so my doc thinks my band was too tight.
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couple days shy of one year, still weighin in around 190 lbs.
MrRiceGuy commented on Bucktober's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
Great job, dude! You're an inspiration to all. -
I got banded almost a month ago. I started out so strong for the first couple weeks, worked out all the time and was dropping weight like crazy. However, the past 2 weeks I've been on travel for work, and am literally living out of restaurants and hotels. No time to work out because we've been working 16 hour days. At the end of the day, we usually end up at a bar to "unwind". Well, being that no one know I'm banded, and I don't want them to suspect anything, I've been consuming with them like I would on prior trips (pre-band). Eating bar food, drinking lots, and having good times. I've been doing my best about ordering healthier food and trying not to finish my meal, but don't always do well. Well, needless to say, I hate myself for giving into the temptation because I'm so early in my journey and still have a lot to go. Are there other people out there that are giving into temptation to hide the truth about their band?
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It seems like the more people I encounter, the more diverse answer I hear for how long on post-op liquid and/or mushies diet. My dietician said 2 weeks of liquids, 2 weeks of mushies. My surgeon said 1 week of liquids should be fine and 1 week of mushies. I was banded on Feb 13, 2008 and can't wait for real food. What were you told and what did you do?
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Oh, sorry. I thought someone would have answered. As for the hunger, it's not an issue once you're banded. Now, don't get me wrong, the first couple weeks post-op are a little difficult because you're still adjusting and healing, and as you get near the next phase of the diet (liquid->mush, mush->solids), it gets hard to stay full on liquids/mush. But once you move get back to normal food, it's like before the band, except you get full quickly and stay full for longer. So, all the hunger pains that people are referring to is only very temporary. Does that answer your question?
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let me introduce u to my size 12's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MrRiceGuy commented on 2Flyguys's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
Holy heck! Great job. You're an inspiration to all -
post your before & during/after pictures
MrRiceGuy replied to chelsbels's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Wow! Great job. You look amazing. -
I haven't quite figured out where I'm losing weight because I still got lots of flab :-/
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From the album: Progress
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That's awesome. I love being able to pull clothes out of the closet that I couldn't wear. I'm sure those 18's will be loose on you in no time! Keep up the good work.
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From the album: Progress
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Dr.Feiz. He just joined the forums. Please feel free to message him giving him a piece of your mind http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f11/has-anyone-been-banded-drs-philippe-quilici-michael-feiz-la-ca-35371/#post1179029
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I'm just quoting my surgeon when I say that, literally he just said exact analogy this past Saturday when I asked him about this exact thing. If that's the case, then I'm being misinformed. I just figured he's a doctor, and well, I and you are not. But if it's bad advice, don't take it. I just am quoting what I was told
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I agree with the above statement about how full your band is. I know for me, I can eat whatever I want. Which is a bad thing. I have no trouble with rice, breads, or anything. It just shows I need more of a fill. Just know that you can have sushi again (i do), but high carb foods are how we all get into this mess to begin with.