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about a year ago, when we took the kids to Busch Gardens and I had to get a belt extention for the rides. During the same trip...by the end of the day my back and knees hurt so bad I barely made it to the car. I knew my health was starting to be effected by my weight and I had to do something. I'm way too young to be having problems like that (34). Didn't know what to do until one day I started talking to my sister about it and we decided to get a consultation. Still very nervous about the whole procedure but looking forward to my future.

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In about Feb. my husband and I decided to try for another baby, but my body can't handle that right now. I need to lose weight to have a heathy pregnancy and baby.

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Last year we went to Vegas, I barely fit in an fit airplane seat, I also need the belt expander. The inside of my thighs are covered in boles, and under my flaps of skin are chapped which is extremely painful and keeps me up at night

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last year when I was just so miserable with myself. It was a slow journey but I finally got here. Also, when you wake up from just having knee surgery and your Orthopedic surgeon tells you, you need to loose weight... it hit me hard so that's when I revved up my engine and got things going with the doctor.

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I have recently made the decision to have this done only about 4 weeks ago. I have debated over the fast couple of years..talked about it.. my sister had gastric bipass, i watched her change and decided that was not for me.. i tried many diets that worked for a while then gaining it all back. recently with some back injuries ( car accident) my life has changed drastically.. I have gained 30+ lbs since January, my weight has now affected my quality of life. I can't ride a bike, go for hikes, swimming is out of the question...( it's the bathing suit) I can't play baseball, work is affected as well. and has affected my personal life with my husband as well.. one day I woke up and said today I am going to change my life..I need a life and I no longer can live in this condition.I am 130 lbs over weight. I called a surgeon. every one is different and has different reasons.. I have had a lot of positive responses to this and also alot of negative as well.. You just have to decide if your life and health is most important.. regardless of what people think, how much it will cost...etc.. you will know when you are ready..

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I was having a lot of health issues and got diagnosed with diabetes in October (previously diagnosed with high blood pressure). I couldn't walk around work without getting dizzy and almost passing out. I couldn't play with my kids like they wanted. I was always sitting and watching the family have fun without me. Flying was out of the question (we flew to Vegas a couple years ago and I needed an seat belt extender then and I was smaller at that time). It hit me that IF I wanted to be around to see my kids grow up then I needed to do something. At the rate I was going, I wouldn't have seen my kids graduate high school. I just was tired with the quality of life I was living. I deserved more, my husband and kids needed me to be around for longer. I was only 36 (in October). I was dying a slow death.

I made the right decision for me. I am no longer on blood pressure meds or diabete meds. (Had surgery March 9th). I am able to do a lot more than I could before.

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When the scale tipped over 400 pounds, I was miserable, and was actually scheduled for Gastric Bypass surgery but couldn't go through with it. I just couldn't rationalize cutting out a part of my stomach and rerouting my intestines without trying something far less drastic first.

So, I looked into Lap-Band.

That was 6 months ago and the best decision I've ever made for myself.

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when i got on the scales at the dr and it read the highest i ever weighed this past feb, 336.

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In feb this year I bought a boxer x border collie puppy to motivate me to exercise and lose weight. I knew I had to because my work uniform was getting too tight and I refused to ask for a larger size (stuborness, embarrassment and denial). I walked that puppy 5km every single day for 4 months without losing a single pound. I realized that I am quite fit and can now jog with her, but my weight problem was not associated with a lack of exercise, it was to do with food. I find it hard to walk that distance, not because I'm out of breath, but because my ankles and knees ache. My feet swell up. My back hurts. IM CARRYING TOO MANY DARN KILOGRAMS!!! I got the dog as a motivational tool. That didn't work, so I'm trying another tool. Anybody want a puppy???

I'm joking. I can't wait to be able to run on cycle with her running next to me and me able to keep up with her.

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MY BLOODPRESSUE WOULD NOT COME DOWN ON 4 DIFFERENT MEDS I AM 2 MONTHS OUT AND AM ON ONE MED KNOW . SO GLAD I DECIDED TO LIVE.

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I couldn't ride the rollercoaster at Disney World on our family vacation this summer. It was so humiliating to have to get off the ride and exit because I couldn't fit.

I want my body and life back. I am 7 months pre OP due to insurance requirements for physicial supervised diet. Good luck on your journey!

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About 5 years ago right beofre my Atkins diet. Ive been on a yo-yo up n down all my life. Early this year, my sister gave me lots of information on lapband. She works for Allergan and I saw impressive results overall. So, I can hardly wait to be banded, Aug 6.

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I knew I had to get serious when I applied for an additional life insurance policy and was denied because of my weight. I have had to pay a higher premium before, but to be denied was an eye opener. I mean, the insurance company was basically saying chances are so high that I WILL DIE due to problems that could occur as a result of my weight, that they wouldn't cover me even at a higher premium. I will never forget the way I felt when I read that denial letter.

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Wow, this is a really great question...I started looking into Lapband years ago but was always convinced I could just "do it on my own." Well after fighting with infertility for 7 years, trying everything I could to try and lose weight, getting to the point that I could no longer do all the active things I loved to do (long hikes, ride roller coasters, camping, riding ATV's, etc) Plus, although I was in pretty good health considering my weight (no hypertension, heart disease) but I knew that wasn't going to be the case forever. I knew it was time to look into it again. I knew I needed another tool in my arsenal. This time I was really ready, emotionally and physically, and don't regret it for a second.

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    • Prdgrdma

      So I guess after gastric bypass surgery, I cant eat flock chips because they are fried???  They sell them on here so I thought I could have them. So high in protein and no carbs.  They don't bother me at all.  Help. 
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      1. NickelChip

        It's possible for a very high fat meal to cause dumping in some (30% or so) gastric bypass patients, although it's more likely to be triggered by high sugar, or by the high fat/high sugar combo (think ice cream, donuts). Dietitians will tell you to never do anything that isn't 100% healthy ever again. Realistically, you should aim for a good balance of protein, carbs, and fat each day. Should you eat fried foods every day? No. Is it possible they will make you sick? Maybe. Is it okay to eat some to see what happens and have them for a treat every now and again? Yes.

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      I'm not at all hungry on this liquid pre-op diet, but I miss the sensation of chewing. It's been about two weeks––surgery is in two days––and I can't imagine how I'll feel a couple of weeks post-op. Tonight, I randomly stumbled upon a mukbang channel on YouTube, and it was strangely soothing... is it just me, or is this a thing? 
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      1. NickelChip

        I actually watched cooking shows during my pre-op, like Great British Baking Show. It was a little bizarre, but didn't make me hungry. I think it was also soothing in a way.

    • Clueless_girl

      How do you figure out what your ideal weight should be? I've had a figure in my head for years, but after 3 mths of recovery I'm already almost there. So maybe my goal should be lower?
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      1. NickelChip

        Well, there is actually a formula for "Ideal Body Weight" and you can use a calculator to figure it out for you. This one also does an adjusted weight for a person who starts out overweight or obese. https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/68/ideal-body-weight-adjusted-body-weight

        I would use that as a starting point, and then just see how you feel as you lose. How you look and feel is more important than a number.

      2. Clueless_girl

        I did find different calculators but I couldn't find any that accounted for body frame. But you're right, it is just a number. It was just disheartening to see that although I lost 60% of my excess weight, it's still not in the "normal/healthy" range..

      3. NickelChip

        I think it's important to remember that the weight charts and BMI ranges were developed a very long time ago and only intended to be applied to people who have never been overweight or obese. Those numbers aren't for us. When you are larger, especially for a long time, your body develops extra bone to support the weight. Your organs get a little bigger to handle the extra mass. Your entire infrastructure increases so you can support and function with the extra weight. That doesn't all go away just because you burn off the excess fat. If you still had a pair of jeans from your skinniest point in life and then lost weight to get to the exact number on the scale you were when those jeans fit you, chances are they would be a little baggy now because you would actually be thinner than you were, even though the scale and the BMI chart disagree. When in doubt, listen to the jeans, not the scale!

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      I'm in day three of the "puree" stage of eating and despite the strange textures, all of the savory flavors seem decadent. 
      I timed this surgery so that I'd be recovering during my spring break. That was a good plan. Today is a state holiday and the final day of break. I feel really strong to return to school tomorrow. 
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    • BeanitoDiego

      Now that I'm in maintenance mode, I'm getting a into a routine for my meals. Every day, I start out with 8-16 ounces of water, and then a proffee, which I have come to look forward to even the night before. My proffees are simply a black coffee with a protein powder added. There are three products that I cycle through: Premier Vanilla, Orgain Vanilla, and Dymatize Vanilla.
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      Snacks on any day are always mixed nuts, even when I am travelling. I will have 0.2 cups of a blend that I make myself. It consists of dry roasted peanuts, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, pistachios, and Brazil nuts. This is 5 grams of protein, 163 calories, and 7 carbs.
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