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Happy Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras)!! Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler



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Hello everyone...here in Louisiana for the past few weeks it's been nothing but parties, balls, parades, and those sweet tasting king cakes. I've managed to stay away from them all, well except 1 parade. We had our usual feast of king cakes at work and I'm so proud of myself for not even having one little piece. I had my 2nd fill last week and for the first time in over a month I finally see the scale moving in the downward position. Can I tell ya, I'm smiling from ear to ear. Went out to dinner last night with the hubby and kid and all I ordered was a side salad and I didn't even eat it all, that felt so good, b/c usually we order appetizer, then a big meal and i normally eat it all. My husband even commented by saying "wow, is that it" The past month has been really hard for me and i was getting really discouraged b/c i had NO restriction and was still hungry all the time, and even started to wonder why did i go thru the surgery for this. I'm on this site daily and it's b/c i get so much support from ppl that don't even know me and I thank you all...

Well enough about me, I'm off today but no parades or parties for me, I'll be at home doing house work. have a great day ppl and Happy Mardi Gras!!!!

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Have fun!!!!

I've had my LAST fat tuesday about 14 months ago before surgery. No ore over induldging for me. (unless it's all liquid!)

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Happy Mardi Gras to you and keep up the good work :)

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GermianeF - I am from Louisiana also. Who did ur lap band? Keep up the good work! I am kinda new here and I am on the fence about getting the lap band or the sleeve plication. Any thought or info would be great! Thanks! :)

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GermianeF - I am from Louisiana also. Who did ur lap band? Keep up the good work! I am kinda new here and I am on the fence about getting the lap band or the sleeve plication. Any thought or info would be great! Thanks! smile.png

hello there Tisha38, I'm in Lafayette, and Dr Cunningham did my surgery. On the fence huh? What concerns/issues do you have? feel free to contact me, I'm still new at this was banded on 12/16, but I will share any and all info that i have...

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GermianeF - Wow, thanks! Good to have someone close! I am worried about what would give me more restriction (band or plication). My insurance do not cover any WLS, so I am going to Mexico to Dr. Ortiz. I think I found Dr. Ghassin (misspelled, sorry) to do fills and adjustments. Just really trying to make up my mind and get input. Are you glad with ur band?

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