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Fat2Phat

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  1. I did have my surgery at Tallgrass. I highly recommend them. My surgeon was Dr. Brent Steward. He has done other surgeries on me as well. I have lost about 76lbs so far. They are easy to work with. I had no complications. If you want to talk more about my experiences, please feel free to msg me and I will go into further detail. Or we can exchange numbers and we can talk about it :)


  2. Welcome to Cathy. I have been laxed in posting for the last week. I have been keeping busy around my house. I have cleaned out my closet and been focusing on me time while I am in my only available three weeks during the summer. Fall semester starts early this year, so my time is limited.

    I have lost a total of 41 lbs to date. Which is a victory in itself. I haven't exercised in a week, but when I do it is on the treadmill majority of the time. Who can feel like exercising when it is 103 degrees outside?? Any tips on that?? Yeah I can exercise in the house, but I was outside working in the yard and it drained me! I have had my alarm set for an earlier time every day last week but only got up to take my time getting ready for work. How sad is that???

    Water/fluid intake I am doing quite well. Although, how much better would it be with exercise??

    Anyway.. just wanted to pop in and say hi to my fellow Junesters.. Hope all is treating you well...


  3. Lizzilo,

    I am 1 month 7 days post-op. I am doing great! I also had a longer recovery time than I expected, but now I am doing pretty good. I have lost a total of 39 lbs (including the 10 days of pre-op). I am on regular foods and I usually only drink Protein Drinks for Breakfast. I'm exercising about 5 days/week. I am scheduled for my first fill on 8/15, which I am excited to get.

    Keep up the great work everyone!!!


  4. Wow, it seems several kudos' are in order.

    Kudos to all of you who managed to get in your liquid intake and for the size changes!!!

    Barb - I'm so happy that you are doing better. You sound like you are bouncing right back. I agree with you about fearing foods. I am eating far more towards the safe side than risking my band or my lifestyle change. I would much rather sacrifice foods I once loved than live one more day in the body I had prior to this surgery.

    ofps - you are a dear friend to me now.... perhaps you should call Dr. Stewards office to find out if it is wise to get the fill on the 25th. Maybe you and I can switch appts if need be. I didn't realize that your port wasn't healing yet. I hope that gets taken care of soon.

    As far as the Water challenge, I am on track. I had approx. 40 oz of water and a fair amount of tea. I am down another pound. Inching along, but still progress.


  5. Ok, I am a bit of a late poster! Yesterday I had a total of 51 oz of pure Water and a ton of tea (sugar free). I just keep remembering that the bathroom is my friend!!!! I am definitely water logged! But, I am ok with it.

    Hope all of you are doing well.

    Back to work I go today!


  6. jude,

    I know it can be discouraging but keep up the battle. Going by your ticker, you have also lost 22 lbs! That is quite an accomplishment!!! Many people gain prior to their first fill, and now that you have that, you can get rid of those 6 lbs and even more. If need be, maybe you can re-evaluate what you are eating or perhaps increase your exercise. I really think you will start seeing a change. Everyone loses at different rates. Please don't think of this as a failure... its a learning experience! And it's not a diet, its a lifestlye change. You can do this. If you feel like you need to talk, feel free to msg me any time!


  7. Ooooh I have several favorite quotes!!! Here we go!

    You must begin to think of yourself as becoming the person you want to be.

    David Viscott

    Your goals, minus your doubts, equal your reality

    Ralph Marston

    You're never beaten until you admit it.

    Patton

    It's not whether you get knocked down; it's whether you get up.

    Vince Lombardi

    Rule your mind or it will rule you.

    Horace

    The difference between try and triumph is just a little umph!!

    Marvin Phillips


  8. Yeah the same thing happened when I found egg graphics.

    I think it is best to get the unfill, at least part of it, than to suffer. Get adjusted to the smaller amount first then progress to more of a fill. I think you are making a good decision! I believe you will feel much better in the long run about getting the unfill.


  9. :D I am finally over my standstill.. I am at -6lbs to date. I know I won't win the competition, but I love the challenge of trying. I had a small set back with irritating the muscles around my port. So, I had to take it easy for a few days.

    Cheers all :)


  10. hey Barb,

    sorry to hear about the trouble you are having. Maybe you should get some of the fill removed??? Keep your chin up, it will get better I'm sure. At least I hope it does. Keep us updated though. I have such a long time before my first fill. It isn't until Aug. 15th. So, I can't comment on how it went for me obviously.

    Ever find any egg graphics???


  11. Hey Melissa,

    I'm trying hard to not let my standstill get to me. I feel the lbs are going to start falling off soon. At least I hope so. I am just now starting to get rid of the soreness I have been having. Thanks for the words of wisdom. I never thought I would be one to to get discouraged so easily, but here I am discouraged. I need to go to the recipies page and get some ideas.


  12. I have gotten really bad about posting. I would love to get to know the fellow Junesters. I have not been online as much as I used to because I irritated the muscles around my port, so I have been trying to mind my p's and q's so that the pain would go away! How is everyone else doing??? I have lost a total of 14lbs since my surgery on 6/19. 34 lbs total. I am hoping to increase my exercise now that I have gotten things under control. I am averaging about a cup of food per meal. I'm not scheduled for my first fill until 8/15. Which seems like forever. My weight has actually come to a complete standstill. Any advice on getting a bit more loss before my first fill???

    Do you guys think we should do a return TP and egging on the July crew????


  13. Hey ofps,

    Obviously I have the same card you do. Mine doesn't say a breathing tube. They can't put in a nasogastric tube. The tube that goes from the nose to the stomach to help drain the stomach. Attached to suction, it is usually used after major surgeries because the bowels aren't moving yet so it is a mechanical aid. The breathing tube is way different. The NG tube can't be placed because it can affect the placement of the band or it can damage the stomach if pressure is applied when they fee as though they hit resistance.

    Hope this makes sense!

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