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olivia_99
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Here I am..302 before surgery..280 now and goal is 170...Wish me luck!!
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Hello..what are u eating because that doesnt sound right?
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Thank you will check into the magazine..*dlmyvette* I have been eating high protein no carbs..no fast food no bread..just fish..chicked tuna chicken salad..water non fat milk and yogurts..ive been experiementing with veggies and fruits..i am so used to the taste of sweet and greasy but it will take time..i go walking alot and i joined Curves back in October 2008..I have to remember that i didnt put this weight on overnite so I have to be patient. I have to tell myself that if i take it one day at a time i will be ok..and so will all of you..!!!
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I am sorry to hear this..wow..i have bcbs insurance and i only had to lose 10lbs..i didnt even have to have a sleep study..wow..soooo sorry...best of luck!!!
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Hello..I myself had to attend a seminar,go to my pcp for all the blood work ups and whatnots..then a phych visit (mental health eval),consult with the surgeon..i had to lose 10 lbs for the insurance company..then here I am..Banded :tt1:
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Congratulations!!!!
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Good luck with everything....I am in this with you..i wanna be a skinny mini LOL
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Yes give me more info on Lean for life..I found a really good book on www.tower.com called Lap Band For Life..I own it already and I like it..gives u alot of FAQS...check it out.its like $15 bucks..I am tempted to cheat but I am so mentally into this journey ..We'll see! :tt1:
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I am on high Protein and no carbs--lots of seafood..protein shakes..fresh fruit..veggies and of course Water LOL ..i am not eating bread bagels cereals LOL or sweets ..no fast food...i miss mcdonalds...but what can I say..I have to stay focused on my long term goal..i went thru so much to get this surgery... my original surgeon that placed the band was a moron.he wasnt listening to my complaints..i was throwing up all the time..i am lucky my band didnt slip... I am in this to win..i am going to a support meeting tonite..I am excited :tt1: :)
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good morning my name is Olivia..I was banded on 8.2007 and lost 30lbs by 12.2007..then i was having complications..so now i am with a new doctor and they put my on a strict diet...i lost 15 lbs since 1.28.2009..good luck to you and message me anytime!! I would like 2b ur friend here:thumbup:
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Good day All! I am new here..I wanted to say hello to all and have a nice day!:hurray:
