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TX_Kimmie

By TX_Kimmie, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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kacee    3

kacee
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hlyndes - Yep, Leslie's a dream. She "omni'd" me too because I live in Clear Lake area and didn't want to have to make too many visits. I got my 4th fill from her last Thursday and Dr. S. even stopped in. Hadn't seen him since surgery (he's such a cutie!). I think I am finally at my PERFECT spot. Was ALMOST there on number 3, but then it kindof slipped away. I have vacation in three weeks and wanted to get my fill early so if I had a delayed reaction (super tightness after week 2) I'd be here and not out in California when it happens, if I need to have a fast unfill.

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kacee    3

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But Trivon....didn't you JUST get banded? Aren't you in your first 30 days? If that is so, don't worry about it at all. This is the HEALING month, not a time for working on losing. Concentrate on getting you Proteins and liquids in (even ice cream ocasionally). You have plenty of time for losing when your fills start.

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TriVon1969    0

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Hi Kacee,

Yes I was just banded 08/28. I am so ready to start melting the pounds away though. You are right...this is forever so I do have plenty of time! I kow it isn't a quick fix, that I have to work on it. That's just what I want to do. I can't wait to get to the gym. Can anyone tell me how long Dr Spivak wants us to wait after surgery to start working out(LIGHT workout)? I haven't found a Protein Shake that my nose can tolerate for me to drink. Anyone have a good idea? Thanks everyone...TTYL

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kacee    3

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I get Isopure clear Protein Drinks. They are good and come in about 8 flavors. You cannot get them at GNC, but body builder health stores will carry them or you can get them online. Check out the link that follows...

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For a chocolatey Protein Shake I do Dymatize Elite Cafe Mocha. I never thought I would actually LIKE a Protein shake, but I REALLY DO!!!!

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TerriDoodle    6

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You can get the Isopure drinks at The Vitamin Shoppe. I bought a few for post op but I didn't like them at all. I would suggest just buying one or two before you invest too much $$!

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TerriDoodle    6

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Yes! I think many make a 'natural flavor' Protein w/o sweeteners...just ask at the store! Here's an example of one from my favorite online vendor: Optimum Any whey Protein Powder

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Betsyjane    2

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That's perfect! Thanks. I'd really like to rid my life of artificial and natural sweeteners! When I was diabetic, BOTH would cause my blood sugar to go off the chart. Thanks to the band, the very highest I can get my blood sugar to go now (with NO pills anymore) was 110 after a bunch of ice cream. Burp. I never used artificial sweeteners before I was banded, except for with Diet Coke, which I gave up with the band. Would like to continue pruning my diet until it's just plain healthy.

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TerriDoodle    6

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I hear ya. Artificial sweeteners are my last vice!!! (well, almost :waytogo: ) My next step is to swear off of sugar alcohols....they just don't agree with me. Splenda & aspartame make me hungrier, but don't mess with my blood sugar beyond that.

I'm very happy that you've got yours under control. Just awesome!

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Betsyjane    2

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Yeah...I'm off pills and don't register as diabetic anymore, AND my osteoporosis reversed itself. Way cool. I just SO want to get to goal weight and go shopping. I hate to buy any clothes when I dson't know what my size will eventually be. I'm t-shrts and jeans and work out clothes most days...but I did go buy a "little black dress". Well, not actually little, but it was in regular sizes anyway...

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wombat712    2

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I'm off on the trek to Houston again. My fill just didn't last this time :0) I'm on for number three on Tuesday.

I'm pretty sure it's time. I have to stop myself from eating; I get hungry between meals and have a snack (I know - it's a nono). And, I haven't lost any weight in almost two weeks. Done with that.

Where oh where is that illusive sweet spot?

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TerriDoodle    6

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Well, I'm going in next week for my 5th fill in 6 months! It just takes a little time and patience. I'm only going to ask for about 0.1cc because I've been too tight before and I don't want to do that again! The adjustments now are so tiny but make a big difference!

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kacee    3

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My 4th fill two weeks ago was PERFECT!!!! They gave me just a skosh and it was magic. I wish I could bottle and sell this feeling. However, BECAUSE I am now at the optimum restriction, I am actively losing again, so that means this will start to slowly loosen (damned if you do, damned if you don't!). I hope it lasts more than a month and a half this time, but I finally know what a GOOD restriction is, what it feels like and what to expect. Before, I was just kindof feeling my way along....

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    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

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