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Oh im glad your doing better, I was worried about you . I thought they totally unfilled you preggers women when they got preggers ! guess not . dont hesitate though you gotta make sure that little critter gets lots to eat !! So stay safe ! Love ya Mindy

hey Girl i have been on vacation . How ya doing ? what did the doc say ? Mindy

I always do about 48-36 hours of liquids depending on how "bad" the episode was. But ya might want to call the doc just to make sure . Given the pregnancy you might need a slight unfill ? And i dont know that you want to go for that long w/ liquids ? So I would check ? HTH Good luck Mindy

ONe of the keys i think for those of us who have PCOS is the band limits Carbs. PCOS people do not do well w/ carbs. our bodies do not like them . So I think the band works because it helps us not be able to eat them . I have not had many carbs if any since my surgery a yr ago until now w/ my total unfill and I can TOTALLY tell a difference. I ate like CRAP one weekend and gained 3 lbs !!! Mindy

Here is the link for the PCOS forum on the site HTH PCOS Bandsters - Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum Mindy

THere are quite a few of us on here w/ PCOS and the band. There is a whole section for PCOS "cysters" . As you can see from my stats I have not had any issues w/ losing . BUT I have to tell you i FULLY Expected to Lose SLOW . My doc told me to be prepared and that's what i went into this expecting. SO i was ok w/ that . It was better than not losing at ALL which is what i was donig before the band. Feel free to email me if you would like . Mindy

just sent ya an email Mindy

What do i eat ? Is the other question I get a lot of . The better question is what DONT I eat LOL I basically eat what I want when i want it . I do not eat carbs as i said in another post . I try to avoid them and I have since my pre op diet ( until recently when I had a total unfill BAD idea ) If i want to eat a sweet though I will have one usually though for a special occasion . I do not eat them every day . Calories ? I do not count calories unless i am not losing . When i do they generally stay between 1000 and 1200 a day . Below 1000 and I dont lose . More than 1200 a day and its too much . Here is some examples of what I eat on a daily basis. I have more ideas and things i eat for dinner but its too much to post for now . Breakfast: I am usually too tight in the am to eat Solids So I have 1 SERVING of Bolthouse farms Protein shake . Lunchs... Morning start farms Soy Burgers (They sound nasty but they are good ) Veggie Stir fry ( from fresh Veggies ) If I am REALLY Tight I will eat some Laughing cow cheese and Crackers Tuna salad and crackers Chicken Salad and crackers ( usually with Hard boiled Eggs) Salads ( w/ egg , ham , turkey , have to add protein to salads ) Chili Most of the time its left overs from dinner the night before Dinners Proteins: Fish ( salmon , Snapper , my husband fishes a lot ) Pork tenderloin pork chops Ground Turkey ( Turkey Burgers ) Tacos (1/2 ground turkey 1/2 ground meat the kids never know ) I will make pizza for the boys and only eat the toppings ( leave some off the side for my smothered in sauce , same thing w/ spaghetti ) Grilled Chicken breast BBQ Chicken Crock pot Chicken Casseroles ( I have LOTS OF casserole Recipes they are GREAT , moist for us and the Boys , and kids are satisfied) Steak sometimes Stuffed bell Peppers Roman Noodle Dish Side Dishes Mashed Potatoes Baked Potatoes Cucmber Salad Stuffed Mushrooms Veggie Stir Fry Canned Veggies Some of THE BEST Advice my nut gave me early on was this : If your hungry and your eating a snack dont let it be a "waste" for instance ... if your hungry and you can have snacks the goal of the snack is to tide you over until your next meal. So if for that snack you have say a Sugar Free jello or pudding is that going to hold you over for 2 hours or more ? NO why ? No protein . Anything w/ out protein that goes in your mouth if the goal is to keep you full is a waste. the key I believe is PROTEIN PROTEIN PROTEIN !!!! I hope this helps someone Mindy PS feel free to email me anytime!!!

What do i eat ? Is the other question I get a lot of . The better question is what DONT I eat LOL I basically eat what I want when i want it . I do not eat carbs as i said in another post . I try to avoid them and I have since my pre op diet ( until recently when I had a total unfill BAD idea ) If i want to eat a sweet though I will have one usually though for a special occasion . I do not eat them every day . Calories ? I do not count calories unless i am not losing . When i do they generally stay between 1000 and 1200 a day . Below 1000 and I dont lose . More than 1200 a day and its too much . Here is some examples of what I eat on a daily basis. I have more ideas and things i eat for dinner but its too much to post for now . Breakfast: I am usually too tight in the am to eat Solids So I have 1 SERVING of Bolthouse farms Protein shake . Lunchs... Morning start farms Soy Burgers (They sound nasty but they are good ) Veggie Stir fry ( from fresh Veggies ) If I am REALLY Tight I will eat some Laughing cow cheese and Crackers Tuna salad and crackers Chicken Salad and crackers ( usually with Hard boiled Eggs) Salads ( w/ egg , ham , turkey , have to add protein to salads ) Chili Most of the time its left overs from dinner the night before Dinners Proteins: Fish ( salmon , Snapper , my husband fishes a lot ) Pork tenderloin pork chops Ground Turkey ( Turkey Burgers ) Tacos (1/2 ground turkey 1/2 ground meat the kids never know ) I will make pizza for the boys and only eat the toppings ( leave some off the side for my smothered in sauce , same thing w/ spaghetti ) Grilled Chicken breast BBQ Chicken Crock pot Chicken Casseroles ( I have LOTS OF casserole Recipes they are GREAT , moist for us and the Boys , and kids are satisfied) Steak sometimes Stuffed bell Peppers Roman Noodle Dish Side Dishes Mashed Potatoes Baked Potatoes Cucmber Salad Stuffed Mushrooms Veggie Stir Fry Canned Veggies Some of THE BEST Advice my nut gave me early on was this : If your hungry and your eating a snack dont let it be a "waste" for instance ... if your hungry and you can have snacks the goal of the snack is to tide you over until your next meal. So if for that snack you have say a Sugar Free jello or pudding is that going to hold you over for 2 hours or more ? NO why ? No protein . Anything w/ out protein that goes in your mouth if the goal is to keep you full is a waste. the key I believe is PROTEIN PROTEIN PROTEIN !!!! I hope this helps someone Mindy PS feel free to email me anytime!!!

I decided to do this because lately I have had LOTS Of emails w/ people asking me " what is your secret ?" how have you lost your weight ? Im not even at goal yet ! I am very flattered ! But I seem to be typing the same email over and over again LOL So I decided to post it somewhere, Still not sure this is the best place but It will do for now . For some who would like to know I also have PCOS ( Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome)Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) It is what i believe the major reason I gained weight and could not get it off. My doc told me to expect to lose slowly so i did. I was happy when weight started to come off at all since it had not for 10 yrs AT ALL . First off I am not an expert, I am not at goal yet , i am not perfect and I have had some issues w/ my band (Nothing major though ) This is what I have done that has worked for ME ! So please do not write me and say " blah blah blah " if you dont agree w/ it. Also if ANY Of this goes against YOUR Doctor do not do it with out checking w/ them first. Now that being said. My docs advice for meals are I can have 3 meals a day and 2 snacks. SO here goes !!! 1.My BIGGEST Rule is I FOLLOW The rules my doctor gave me . The first 6 weeks post op I followed his rules to a T . After having major surgery on of all things my stomach no way i was gonna screw that up !!! So PLEASE PEOPLE While your healing at least do what your doc says and stop going to Burger king 3 days after surgery to eat !!! 2. I do not drink when I eat liquids up to i get my meal and an hour after my meal . again this is a go by what your doc says . 3. NO carbonation EVER Again for me . I feel this is a rule that is VERY important as well as the drinking w/ eating. These 2 have the potential to stretch your pouch out down the road. 4. I avoid carbs the best I can , . White breads, rice pasta, Junk food. They are a killer for me and make me crave CRAP 5. I eat lots of veggies. 6. I do not drink from straws 7. I eat when im hungry , which usually is 3 meals and 1 snack. I think those are it ? Or at least the main ones ? Now for working out ... I do not do much of it as of lately . I got very sick in Feb w/ pneumonia and had to stop working out and I am just now getting back into it . I will post more about food next ... Mindy

I decided to do this because lately I have had LOTS Of emails w/ people asking me " what is your secret ?" how have you lost your weight ? Im not even at goal yet ! I am very flattered ! But I seem to be typing the same email over and over again LOL So I decided to post it somewhere, Still not sure this is the best place but It will do for now . For some who would like to know I also have PCOS ( Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome)Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) It is what i believe the major reason I gained weight and could not get it off. My doc told me to expect to lose slowly so i did. I was happy when weight started to come off at all since it had not for 10 yrs AT ALL . First off I am not an expert, I am not at goal yet , i am not perfect and I have had some issues w/ my band (Nothing major though ) This is what I have done that has worked for ME ! So please do not write me and say " blah blah blah " if you dont agree w/ it. Also if ANY Of this goes against YOUR Doctor do not do it with out checking w/ them first. Now that being said. My docs advice for meals are I can have 3 meals a day and 2 snacks. SO here goes !!! 1.My BIGGEST Rule is I FOLLOW The rules my doctor gave me . The first 6 weeks post op I followed his rules to a T . After having major surgery on of all things my stomach no way i was gonna screw that up !!! So PLEASE PEOPLE While your healing at least do what your doc says and stop going to Burger king 3 days after surgery to eat !!! 2. I do not drink when I eat liquids up to i get my meal and an hour after my meal . again this is a go by what your doc says . 3. NO carbonation EVER Again for me . I feel this is a rule that is VERY important as well as the drinking w/ eating. These 2 have the potential to stretch your pouch out down the road. 4. I avoid carbs the best I can , . White breads, rice pasta, Junk food. They are a killer for me and make me crave CRAP 5. I eat lots of veggies. 6. I do not drink from straws 7. I eat when im hungry , which usually is 3 meals and 1 snack. I think those are it ? Or at least the main ones ? Now for working out ... I do not do much of it as of lately . I got very sick in Feb w/ pneumonia and had to stop working out and I am just now getting back into it . I will post more about food next ... Mindy

OK i got cha, I just emailed ya Mindy

Ok sorry , I'll check again . I am SUPER busy I have my son's 16th bday was today and im leaving on vacation Monday . So let me check again

i cant believe today has been one yr since I was banded !!! What a road ! One yr and 100 pounds later !

I think i got it did you get an email back from me ? LOL Mindy

I just sent you another email . Mindy

First off you can start over and do this , you know you can look how far you have come. Second ,, you said your band is a little tight yet you want to get another fill ? why is that ? your risking your band beign TOO tight and causing a slip ? Do not get So desperate that you put your band in jeopardy . Slow down , take a deep breathe and you can do this. I do not handle stress well at all. But you just have to take it one day at a time , the weight will come off. Are you walking ? Exercise is a great way to get stress off ? Mindy

I just sent you an email ! Mindy

Travel advisories are Travel Advisories. The "bad' people are car jacking people. Things can happen on the way there and the way back . You have to be aware of what is going on in the city your going to . Mindy

Could be a heat rash from the bandages them selves. I had a BAD one it looked bad. But you might want to call your doc. Could also be an allergic reaction to the tap or sticky stuff on the bandages. HTH Mindy

I have heard lots of people have been very successful w/ Chantix. I know one girl who took it just to shut her husband up (LOL) and did not want to quit smoking , she ended up quitting anyway ! Also i was w/ you about quitting and surgery , i too started smoking early I would say "dabbled " when i was 12 or 13 and really started at 14. But i figured what is the point of getting the surgery to become healthy , live longer if Im going to smoke which can cause me to be unhealthy and die early . Sort of counter productive if you ask me LOL Plus you get all that weight off and you can finallly breathe to only be out of breathe from smoking . No brainer to me. Also if I can quit ANYONE can seriously I Have NO WILL power at all !! I have not touched a cig since quitting 2 yrs ago this Sept ! MIndy

One of the risks of smoking is smoking thins your blood , therefore can cause you to bleed more than someone who does not . (I think i posted that in the links above ) So that can lead to excessive blood loss . I was not jumping on you or anything but too many times people come on here and say " i did i was fine you will be too " and that's such a dangerous thing to tell someone . Not just on this subject but many others. Just like anything w/ this surgery there are reason's why docs tell you to quit . And its not just becasue its bad for you . The pulmonary reason's along are enough . HTH Mindy

There are some WLS surgeons that will TEST YOU before surgery if you have nicotine in your system they will NOT touch you for surgery ! This is a SERIOUS Surgery , they tell you to stop because you can bleed to death from it . Its bad enough if a non smoker gets their liver kicked during surgery but if a smoker does ! :smile2: This is nothing to mess around with . SURE docs tell you to quit . SURE some people have smoked and been fine. But you were lucky enough to make it through SURGERY FINE even though you smoked right up to it . I am a former smoker and would advise ANYONE to quit before this surgery or any surgery !! I am not trying to be rude but I really do not think its a good idea to come on and say " OH I did it and I was fine !!! " Docs tell you to quit for a reason not JUST because smoking is bad for you ! Mindy