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Jessie Ward

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Jessie Ward
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Hi my name is Jessica Ward. I was banded on Nov.14th,2007. I started at 243 pounds and I now weigh 191 pounds. I have lost a total of 52 pounds and 42 inches. I have had 2 fills and am getting ready for my 3rd fill this week. I feel a lot better since I have dropped this much weight. I had very high blood pressure and am now coming off my medication. I strongly suggest for people to attend local support groups. Also excersise is very important in your new venture. Good to luck to all who have been banded and to those who are considering being banded.:tongue::biggrin:

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Davia
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Hi Jessica,

My name is Davia I was Bandad on Dec.11 I have lost 30 + Lbs. I now have 6.2 I feel some restricion but not alot. I never really followed the liquids or Protein plan. I feel like this just isn't working for me I now am walking 20 min a day not enough I guess. Everyone around me is waiting for this new person to come out and it is very slow, When I had my first fill i was so excited now after a few days after my fills I can eat anything.

I do drink wine sometimes and I notice I won't lose anything. I am getting a little board. How much did you lose in the first four mo. What do you eat everyday do you follow a diet?

Davia:blush:

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I have averaged about 10 pounds a month.So it sounds like your doing okay. Dr. Hass says she expects 1 to 2 pounds a week. I also eat pretty much what I want to. But I do eat a lot of fish sauteed in olive oil with lemon pepper its very good. I eat a lot of veggies but I buy frozen not canned. Also chicken tenders cut and sauteed in olive oil and then add some frozen brocoli and cauliflower and serve on a small amount of minute rice its also very good. Careful with the wine it is very high in calorie. I used to drink Jack and pepsi and I still drink but I have vodka and grapefruit juice with no sugar added.

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Davia For Breakfast I have 1 scrambled egg with 1 slice of cheese melted and 1 tablespoon of cottage cheese. I am at 4and a quarter ccs and she is going to give me another cc this week. Even though my loss id doing good I still want to snack. Dr doesnt want me to. Taliepa fish and salmon are the fish that I eat. I also buy fat free pudding cups and they are very filling. Also you can have string cheese. Let me know how you do and remember go to support groups they really help..

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Hi my name is Amy and I am from the Quad Cities I wondered if Dr. Hass accepted the medical card and if you get your fills from her as well? I am considering and was considering the surgery for a long time. I just wish I knew someone close instead of driving to Chicago if there was a problem.

Thanks,

Amy

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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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