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Tawnya777    106

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This is good to know. I'm a list maker as well. I just take my notebook with me where ever I go. lol My husband (aka Larry) jokes that even my lists have lists. I have started one for the class' date=' so we'll see. I'm not sure what all I need to know, but I'm sure I'll take notes during the session.[/quote']

Lol. That's a good thing. At least you will be prepared.

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Tawnya777    106

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Still anxious/eager about the class. It can't get here soon enough for me. Patience is a virtue I do not possess.

Dieting pre-pre-op didn't serve me well today. I shouldn't have even gotten out of bed. Ugh. It was a day of days. When I got home' date=' my blood pressure was 190/106. Nothing huge happened, just a lot of little things. I may need therapy. lol[/quote']

I'm the same way, very inpatient.

Don't get discouraged just try little changes at a time. Then when surgery comes you will be ready. I had days like that, when I didn't want to get out of bed or felt like why did I get out of bed today. I found walking outside helped with my mood or just getting out and doing something I like or play your favorite music. Hope that helps. Remember you are on the road to a new journey already and that's a big step on its own.

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Tawnya777    106

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Graduation party went well yesterday. I didn't think about banding at all' date=' which is unusual since I'm so obssessed with it. Enjoyed my time with the grandkis and son & daughter-in-law. Blood pressure ran on the high side of normal, so it was a nice night. Couldn't sleep though, so I was making egg salad at midnight. It was good.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Linda[/quote']

That's good that you got out and had your mind off the lap band. Congrats to your grand kids!!!

I thought I would share this article I read since you are so eager and ready for the lap band. The article says you can buy chia mix from health food stores or GNC and mix it with some Water and it will make you feel full like you have the lap band and you will only be able to eat a little bit and it keeps you feeling full. Let me know if your interested and I will try to look through my magazines and find the article to tell you all the details.

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lbriteyes    10

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I'm the same way, very inpatient.

Don't get discouraged just try little changes at a time. Then when surgery comes you will be ready. I had days like that, when I didn't want to get out of bed or felt like why did I get out of bed today. I found walking outside helped with my mood or just getting out and doing something I like or play your favorite music. Hope that helps. Remember you are on the road to a new journey already and that's a big step on its own.

Thanks for that. I needed to hear that just today. I'm having a *fat* day. Where you just feel fat. I have*ugly* days too, and today is both. Hubby says I'm not ugly. lol Brat. I did feel well enough to clean the house and do laundry. I'm just taking it slow. Tomorrow, the ONLY thing I'm doing is grocery shopping. One day at a time. Sometimes, one minute at a time.

Linda

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lbriteyes    10

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That's good that you got out and had your mind off the lap band. Congrats to your grand kids!!!

I thought I would share this article I read since you are so eager and ready for the lap band. The article says you can buy chia mix from health food stores or GNC and mix it with some Water and it will make you feel full like you have the lap band and you will only be able to eat a little bit and it keeps you feeling full. Let me know if your interested and I will try to look through my magazines and find the article to tell you all the details.

Thanks. I'll just look it up on the internet and see if I can find it. It will save you the trouble. I appreciate it.

Linda

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lbriteyes    10

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Thanks. I'll just look it up on the internet and see if I can find it. It will save you the trouble. I appreciate it.

Linda

I found it on the website. I bookmarked it so I can come back and read it. Thanks again.

Linda

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lbriteyes    10

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Today I had no thought of banding...til now. Ran around like a chicken with its head cut off all day today. Nobody had what I needed. I think its a conspiracy.

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Irishflower79    183

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Sorry to ask this question on this thread, BUT I cant figure out how to start a thread of my own! I am using the app for the iPhone. As you can see I can respond to threads, but for the life of me I can't figure it out! Please help! :) thank you!

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lbriteyes    10

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Sorry to ask this question on this thread, BUT I cant figure out how to start a thread of my own! I am using the app for the iPhone. As you can see I can respond to threads, but for the life of me I can't figure it out! Please help! :) thank you!

I don't know how to do it with the app, but in general, here are instructions to post to this forum:

Drop down bar at top: Forums/Forums Home

Click: Basics for Lap Band Surgery for Beginners

Click: Pre-Operation Lap Band Surgery Questions and Answers

Click Black Button: Start New Topic

I think that should get you there. Good Luck.

Linda

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lbriteyes    10

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Called in my record of blood pressure for the last week. Looks like I'll be starting a new med (yay). I think that gets me a bit closer to insurance covering the surgery.

Linda

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Tawnya777    106

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I found it on the website. I bookmarked it so I can come back and read it. Thanks again.

Linda

Your welcome :)

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Tawnya777    106

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Sorry to ask this question on this thread' date=' BUT I cant figure out how to start a thread of my own! I am using the app for the iPhone. As you can see I can respond to threads, but for the life of me I can't figure it out! Please help! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> thank you![/quote']

I have an iPhone as well and that's all I use to get on this forum, that's actually how I found this forum through the app. Anyways just click on whatever subject you want to post on like pre surgery or post surgery and then at the top there will be an arrow with a box around it, click on that and go to new thread and your ready to make a new thread. Good luck. Hope that helps.

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Tawnya777    106

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Called in my record of blood pressure for the last week. Looks like I'll be starting a new med (yay). I think that gets me a bit closer to insurance covering the surgery.

Linda

That sucks that you have to start a new med, but hopefully that does bring you closer to getting the lap band. I know you want the lap band and I'm sure you will get it no problem, but try not to stress out on it to much. I know easier said than done, but the stress is not good for your blood pressure. Keep your head up Linda and remember you have already started the journey just by inquiring about the surgery. Best wishes to a brighter day today :)

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lbriteyes    10

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That sucks that you have to start a new med, but hopefully that does bring you closer to getting the lap band. I know you want the lap band and I'm sure you will get it no problem, but try not to stress out on it to much. I know easier said than done, but the stress is not good for your blood pressure. Keep your head up Linda and remember you have already started the journey just by inquiring about the surgery. Best wishes to a brighter day today :)

I need to find a good way to relax. I meditate, but not regularly, and it wouldn't help while I'm driving anyway. Deep breathing is good. I'm going to look into other methods as well. Losing the weight will definitely help.

Linda

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lbriteyes    10

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Doctor prescribed Losartan for HBP. Took it yesterday and it threw me for a loop. Severe fatigue, nausea, bad poopy stuff going on. Today is much better. Looks like its working for the blood pressure, though, so I'm good. No sides today.

Linda

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