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special_01k

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  1. I was banded 2-12 yesterday. Mostly discomfort and gas. They give u med for pain and it works. But you won't be able to drink much so go sloooooow. I still feel like it was worth it. Hope all goes well for you. And get a lapband buddy. It helps! Me and my buddy had it done 1 day apart and we text all day everyday and it helps
  2. Don't feel bad....you have to realize that your band is not yet filled to give you that restriction....remember you had surgery so its swollen where the band is and they slowly fill your band as the swollen gets better. Once you hit what they call your sweet spot and feel full after 1 cup of food...then you will be able to control your portions and feel full....right now...just hang in there and try to eat healthier foods....if you don't lose who cares! Just don't gain any from today on and you will be fine....plus feeling depressed is only gonna make you wanna eat more...the band takes time just be patient...it doesn't work as fast as the gastric bypass and sleeve
  3. Just type skymoon 1982 in search on youtube and her videos pop up. I had discovered her vlogs a while ago and yes they are fabulous! She is great to watch when you need some motivation and if she can do it....so can we
  4. Hey everyone! Well I had my endoscopy Wednesday and they found ulcers. I was completely shocked! I didn't have a hernia thouhg. They put me on meds and I have to take another endoscopy before surgery. Luckily I don't have to reschedule anything....all the Drs say its enough time for ulcers to be healed...just wanted to post this in case anyone else has this problem....all my other tests are schedule for jan 19th so I'm really excited to get everything done
  5. To answer the last person's statements....black entertainment television shows and award shows were created because grammys and oscars at one point were racist and black entertainers were rarely awarded for their talent and tv shows were created because diverse shows were few and rare. Even today....most major movies have white people starring in them, but I will say lately that has been changing and things are more diverse. Also, black people use the n word to make fun of other black people they know...when a white person says it they don't know if you are playing or being racist which is why its best for them not to use it at all...I'm black and I don't use the word but I understand why some use it and why some people should never say it
  6. Its great for women who can't have an orgasm through regular sex because u will 100% without a doubt have one through anal
  7. special_01k posted a blog entry in Blog 82690
    Okay I was totally freaked out that I would be having a tube down my throat today. They said it would be 30 minutes and it was but there was a 4 hour wait where I went since we all had the same appointment time. Good news is I don't have a hernia...bad news is I have ulcers in my Esophaugus. So I have to take some meds to clear them up, but I plenty of time in between now and my surgery date of February 12th. I wish January would just go away!
  8. special_01k commented on special_01k's blog entry in Blog 82690
    Okay I was totally freaked out that I would be having a tube down my throat today. They said it would be 30 minutes and it was but there was a 4 hour wait where I went since we all had the same appointment time. Good news is I don't have a hernia...bad news is I have ulcers in my Esophaugus. So I have to take some meds to clear them up, but I plenty of time in between now and my surgery date of February 12th. I wish January would just go away!
  9. Wow! That's great. Just found out my surgery is feb12. I hope I get the same results...but you are right....5 pounds at this point is better than no pounds.
  10. Hey everyone! Just got my surgery date Feb 12! My Dr. Is Michael Feiz in Beverly Hills California. I'm 26 yrs old. Now 240 but goal weight is 140. Decided to have surgery because I have always been able to lose weight and get down to 170 but I always gain it back so hoping this will allow me to catch myself before gaining large numbers. I have a 3 yr old daughter too so I need my energy back and right now I completly feel out of shape....plus I want a great summer beach body and my goal is to have it this summer! Family totally supports me so I'm just excited and I'm gonna go start looking for protein shakes and get a new blender and I plan to start dieting Friday. Yay!!!!!!!! I'm a february bandster
  11. I have bluecross Blueshield ppo and just need nutrition and psycological evaluations and that's it. Got approval in 3 days!!!!
  12. Yay! My insurance gave approval for surgery....unfortunately my surgery will be in early February and not January...but I have been overweight many years...i think i can wait a couple more weeks
  13. Wow! You are doing really good....if I can get 30 lbs. In the first month...I would be thrilled...I'm so happy for you....keep me updated on how you are doing.
  14. Ooh its cool to hear from someone else that's seeing dr. Feiz. My evaluations were literally like 15 minutes each and over phone....if they don't call u...just call them until u get response....but love dr.feiz office....they call me before I think to call then...just did evals on jan 5th and they say I should get approval my Monday 11th....I'm so excited...let me know how it goes

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