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Everything posted by ladybug on a mission
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Good thing I had lapband
Praying for all normal results for you! Hugs and prayers!!
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Their here...
Amazing!! Each month I am so inspired by your "green shirt" picture.
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Newbie from Atlanta
Welcome! Congratulations on your upcoming surgery!! I am 1 month post op - banded in Atlanta, by Dr. Titus Duncan. Hugs, Jane
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Screaching Halt to my journey
(((HUGS))) I can only imagine how disappointed you are. Hang in there. The small diversions will pay off. You will go into your LapBand surgery healthier!! I will praying for quick resolution to your issues. (((GIANT HUGS)))
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Recipe Of The Day! Easy Cooking Cheese Ravioli With Pumpkin Sauce
Sounds Yummy!!! I love your posts of the day!
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Feelings for today.....
Congratulations on your loss and thank you for sharing your inspiring message!
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First Fill Yesterday! (73 days since surgery)
Congratulations on doing all the right things on the cruise to be able to continue to lose weight! Good Luck on the job hunt, I hope your perfect job pops up for you!
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A lost soul
Sorry to hear that you have had a struggle with your band. It sounds like you are back on track and heading in the right direction. Keep your head high and move on! HUGS
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If you have UHC Choice Plus..
I had approval within 5 business days! Good Luck!!!
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Surgery and The Day After
Congratulations on your surgery! I look forward to following our journies together!
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Successfully Banded 10-15-10
Glad to hear all is well and that you are feeling good!
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Just over a week to go!
Congratulations on your upcoming surgery date!
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Updated pictures
Wow! Your updated pics are fabulous!! Congratulations on the hard work and thanks for sharing!
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getting nervous
Good luck on your new journey! I am one week post op and know exactly how you are feeling. Don't let the nerves get the best of you - just keep focused and you will be fine! HUGS
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I Signed up for a 5K Run - What Have I Done?
I can not wait until I lose enough to feel like I could even sign up for a 5K - so good for you for being brave and knowing that you need to move to the next level! I can not wait to hear how you do!
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banding on monday
Congratulations on your surgery day! I am 1 week post op and doing great! Following your doctor's orders and you will be fine!!
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First Business Trip (Almost 5 Months Out)
Awesome!!!!! I could feel the excitement in your post!
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Yeah Onederland!!!
Congratulations on Onderland!!! How exciting! You are doing fabulous!
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5K Race for the Cure!
Awesome accomplishment and I know your Mom is looking down on you with pride! (((HUGS)))
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update...
Wow! Amazing!! You are carrying your miracle child! Best wishes! I will certainly keep you in my thoughts and prayers. (((HUGS)))
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Big victory for me!
Awesome Victory!!! Congratulations!!
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1 week Post Op
It is very hard for me to believe that I have been banded for 1 week already! Where does the time go?? I am almost at 100%, still have a tad bit of gas pain that settles in my left shoulder occassionaly, but when it does, it hurts! A tiny bit of tenderness in my belly button, but otherwise feeling great! I returned to work on Post Op Day 5 and it has definetly helped to be up moving around. I was certain I would be able to feel my port, but I can not. I had a dream last night that when I went for my post op (which isn't until next Wednesday), that they told me I didn't have a band! Oh my, it woke me up from a sound sleep! LOL! Just curious if others know exactly where their band is?? I read the boards and blogs diligently and it is very amazing to me the variances in post op diet by surgeon. My surgeon requires: Day 1-14 -- thin liquids Day 15-30 -- thick liquids Day 30+ -- soft foods To say I am sick of just liquids is putting it mildly, but I am not and will not give in! I am going to follow the rules to a T to be sure I am given myself every available avenue to be successful! I so want something crunchy LOL! Not too many crunch liquids out there! I will end with my stats -- I am pretty happy! Week 1 loss 4.8 Total loss 14.4 (since starting preop diet) Hugs, Jane
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1 week post op plastics
Glad to hear that your healing is progessing and you are feeling better! I can not wait to see how slim and trim you are going to look when all of your swelling is gone! HUGS!
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Proud Momma Today!
Beautiful!!!! I can not wait to see the rest!!!!
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October 2010 (Bootiful Bandsters) Thread
I am 6 days post op today and everything is going great! Returned to work yesterday and other than just being wiped out last night, I feel good. Still have some soreness in my belly button, but otherwise good! Question for all you other October banders - can you feel your port?? I find it strange that I can't and just want to be sure I am not supposed to! Hugs, Jane