Mscaramel38
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I will be your banded on August 23rd...... How are you doing??? I hope all is going well since you have been banded.
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Post-op full liquid shakes. Yuck !!
Mscaramel38 replied to S2b's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I brought the Special K protein shake and it was soooooooo delicious!!!!! It has 10 grams of protein and 5 grams of fat. I loved that protein shake...... I know that we are to consume 60 grams of protein a day. -
I am having my surgery on the 23rd of August as well...... I am very nervous. I have research for over a year as well and I have also been on this website for over a year. I pray this is the right road for me!!!
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Anyone looking for a Fun Band Buddy?
Mscaramel38 replied to ctarantino's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I have two children... Just a boy and a girl. It is hard sometimes being a single parent..... I get upset with myself. I feel that all children deserve to have both parents. It is a lot of hard work being a parent and teacher. I live in Bayside Queens and I work in Whitestone. I am excited about the surgery and I my doctor cleared me today. I am nervous but I know God is going to help me as much as he can. Thank you for the best wishes!!! How is it so far with the lap band???? Is it helping you?? -
Anyone looking for a Fun Band Buddy?
Mscaramel38 replied to ctarantino's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hey Cara I don't have a black berry but I do text...... I know that does not help. I went to pre op testing today and a mandated class that all patients have to attend. I learned a lot and it made me feel as though I am ready for this journey..... I know I have to make the right food choices and I truly have to deal with my emotions so that I can make a change for life with my lapband tool. I had to weigh in as well and I have lost weight on my pre op diet!!!! I was 272 and I am now 264.... I lost 8 pounds!!! I will take that and ready for some more..... I will keep in touch and write to you as much as possible. I have my surgery August 23rd on Tuesday and when I feel up to it we can meet up and exchange numbers. I am glad you are doing well and keep up the good work!!! -
Has anyone cheated during the pre op diet????
Mscaramel38 replied to Mscaramel38's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Thank you to everyone who responded to my post..... I am trying really hard to stay on track!!! I have been doing my Protein Shakes and drinking lots of water!!! I was 275 and now I weigh 268. I am losing weight and that makes me feel good!!! I don't want to do anything to jeopardize my health and the surgery so I am going to be on my best behavior!!! -
I dont know if I'm doing the right thing b/c I'M HUNGRY ALL THE TIME!!!
Mscaramel38 replied to db5584's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am on the pre op diet and I am STARVING now...... I Cant take it.... I am losing weight but ummmmm and I have cheated a couple of times with vegetables and fish. I am HUNGRY!!!!!!! So I am scared to think about POST OP diet. -
Hello.... Long time no chat!!! You look great!!! You look truly beautiful in all of your pictures. I will have my surgery on the 23rd of this month. I really took my time to see if this is what I NEEDED more then a want. I gained even MORE weight. I am way nervous about if I am doing the right thing and if this journey is going to be a difficult one to stay on.
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Hello... how are things going??? I am having my surgery on August 23rd and Dr. Holover is my surgeon. I hope that this lapband works because it has been a lot of work trying to get it.
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Anyone looking for a Fun Band Buddy?
Mscaramel38 replied to ctarantino's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hello I am Dawn and I live in Queens. I am a single mom of a 13 year old daughter and a 7 year old son. I am a teacher as well and I teach Pre-K. I will be banded on August 23rd and I am nervous. I would love to be a band buddy. I tell you in advance I may not talk everyday because my life becomes hectic with two children and work. However, I will make time to cheer you on and answer any questions you may have about anything. Two heads are always better then one. -
Hey I will have my lap band done on the 23rd of this month. I started this journey last year August with my first visit and all of the Dr. appointments to be cleared for the surgery. I am an open type of person and so I have told the world. The only opinion that counts besides my own is my mother's opinion. Sad to say she does not support my decision at all. Last year when I introduced the idea to her she stop talking to me for a couple of weeks. Now that I am close to having the surgery she has told me that I have no self control, low self esteem and self image issues. I have always wanted and desired my mothers approval in everything I have done in life, however I notice that it happens few and far in between many of my life choices. I say all that to say....... You are the only one living your life!!! No one knows how you feel and the stress that your body is under from being overweight. No one knows how it feels to eat and eat and still feel as though you can eat more and never be FULL. The word FULL is a joke to many people with eating and weight issues. What ever decision you make.... Make it for you and only. Make the decision that you can live with and be happy with. Even if and when things go wrong........ You should Never regret your decision. Just my opinion on the situation.
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Hello everybody...... my name is Dawn, I am 38 years old and I will be banded on August 23rd..... I have two children a daughter 13 and a son 7. I am single for a longggggg time. My highest weight was 285 and I am now 272..... I am nervous about having the surgery but I am in good spirits. I like the name A11 Good group name!!
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Wow we have some things in common. I am a teacher as well and I pushed for August too. My surgery date is the 23rd of August. I hope I am doing well when school starts as well. I go back September 6...
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Getting Banded 8/24 Really Nervous about after pain
Mscaramel38 replied to sherrypep's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am having the surgery on August 23rd and I am scared as well. I am afraid of a lot of things... the surgery and what if I go through all this and don't lose weight. My daughter is 13 and she feels the same way but I explained that I am doing this for us.... I told her that I need to be healthy and happy to be a great mom. The post about slipping and throwing up, getting stuck, losing hair and last but not least the possible hole you can get in your stomach scare me to pieces. -
Congrats on the lapband and I will be banded on the 23rd of this month. I am nervous but I am going to ride this train until the wheels go off.
I hope we can encourage one another......
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Does the lap band really work????
Mscaramel38 replied to cat lady's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I am getting banded on August 23rd and the down side to the band is very scary. I really had to pray about getting banded. What I do know is my weight is killing me and my quality of life. So with that said I need to do something to change what I have not been doing and that is taking care of my obesity problem. I pray that I don't have problems with the band but I know that I am have problems with my health Without the band now. Thank you for all of the honesty that was shared on this forum. -
Pre-op liquid ideas
Mscaramel38 replied to Meglvn100's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This pre op liquid diet is killing me!!!! The protein shakes are Nasty!!!! I don't know how I am going to make it.... I am really trusting in GOD to help me make it through all of this. -
A year in - the way I see it.
Mscaramel38 replied to drsmossy's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you for the information.... I am going to be banded on August 23rd. I am nervous to say the least and I hope it works. I am going to work with it like you said. -
Hey Newtaby2011..... I am getting banded on August 23rd and my doctor wants to have a liquid diet for two weeks. I can not stand the protein shake. I have fallen off the wagon and need to get back on!!! I am inspired that you are able to hold on and go through with staying on track!!! I am going to try again today.... I wish you all the best and keep me posted. If you need to chat feel free to write me. I am on the same road as you at the same time. We could support each other!! God bless!!
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3 Days to the begining of my New Life....and Nervous
Mscaramel38 commented on MC23's blog entry in MC23's Blog
I am pre op as well and so nervous. I am going for my operation on August 23rd..... I am so scared and I am thinking of backing out. I wish you the best and please keep me informed on how the surgery goes and how you are doing. I pray that all goes well and God is on your side all the way!!! -
I will keep you posted for sure!!!! I can't wait to get the band... I am the biggest I have ever been and I just don't like it at all. Thank you for the prayers and I will send some up to GOD for you as well.
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I am doing okay.... I do not have a date yet for the surgery but I am almost there. I have to see the nutritionist and then I will get the date for the change that I really need in my life.
I would like to take the time and tell you that you really look great in your pictures!!! I hope and pray that you feel as great inside.
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So how far are you in the pre op path to lapbanding??? The last thing I have to do is go to the nutritionist.
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So how are you doing?? Is the lapband working??? Did you go back to work yet?? Did you tell anyone?? I got lots of questions.