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 Member Since: 06/23/09 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 7:45 pm Topic: Question for those that eat sushi How soon after surgery did you try eating sushi? I love sushi and I know that the fish will be high in protein but I'm a little concern about what stage it's appropriate to eat it. Thank you in advance  Elvira  |
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 TX Member Since: 09/12/04 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 7:44 pm Topic: RE: INAMED 4 cc band 247. In sept of 2007 I as at 170, Dec of 2008 I was at 164 and I felt great. 10/30 /09 I was 179 at doct office in clothes, this morning 175.5. You? |
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 Member Since: 10/14/09 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 7:43 pm Last Edit: 11/7/09 7:43 pm Topic: RE: Today is my Bandiversary CONGRATS!!!!!! on your bandiversary. That is awesome. My surgery is scheduled fo Nov 16. I hope I am as successful and motivated as you appear to have been. WOW, you are now my weight loss role model. Take those pictures and show off all the hard work you've done.  |
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 KY Member Since: 06/16/06 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 7:41 pm Topic: RE: INAMED 4 cc band Are you at 179 right now, because I thought I read that on your blog.. I don't remember for sure What was your original weight before your band was placed? |
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TX Member Since: 09/12/04 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 7:38 pm Topic: RE: INAMED 4 cc band Don't fret, just get yourself back on track. Your young and you will probably lose quickly. Hang in there and work at getting your fills when you can. So many other people I knew felt restriction right off, but I truly never did. If you look at my profile, I have my weight loss on there. Now I;m worried, that I may not can have any more of a fill? I know before I couldn't eat salad and now I can, so I'm hoping they can do something. |
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 Member Since: 02/19/09 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 7:37 pm Topic: How many calories/fat do you consume typically a day Just curious once your eating normal foods (10/27/09 my surgery) how many calories you consume daily and fat grams. Are you eating three meals 2 snacks? Or do you eat smaller meals and some snacks? What works best for you? |
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 Member Since: 08/21/08 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 7:35 pm Topic: Today is my Bandiversary One year ago today I stepped on the scale right before surgery....it read 298lbs!!! I was mortified. I was also ready to take the step into a new world. The past year has had it's ups and downs for sure - but I wouldn't trade it for anything. I stepped on the scale this morning - my official one year weight loss ONE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN POUNDS LOST! That's right. The scale read 180 pounds this morning. I would never have thought that I would weigh that - this time last year....it's amazing. I'm not quite finished yet, but am quite happy with my success thus far. I had planned to take pictures to post this evening - but it's been quite a mad house around here. I hope to take some tomorrow. Better late than never.... I don't post often but lurk daily. Take care and good luck to everyone! Lisa |
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Member Since: 02/19/09 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 7:35 pm Topic: Seriously though, I'm supposed to eat pureed meat? Really? Pureed meat. Just the thought of that makes me wanna puke. Other than it is for healing purposes (surgery 10/27) is there any other reason to choose the pureed meat over some other protein option like a shake or cottage cheese (14grms) My third week post op I can have the shakes, sf pudding, cottage cheese, pureed soup, cream of wheat (cream of yuck), scrambled egg, Pureed meat mixed with ff gravy, marinara sauce or broth, 1/2 cup mashed potaoes (powdered milk) What did/are you doing on your third week? |
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TX Member Since: 09/12/04 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 7:31 pm Topic: RE: INAMED 4 cc band Make your mind up. I've gained like between 12 to 15 lbs, part of that being not being able to have a bm daily at all. My clothes still fit but , I;m so uncomfortable in them all and my gut is just like an intertube over my jeans, its embarressing. I've always had the stomache problem, from the beginning but I'm miserable/ |
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KY Member Since: 06/16/06 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 7:28 pm Topic: RE: INAMED 4 cc band I don't know. The card that they gave me when I had my band stated that 4cc was the maximum fill on my band. I might ask my doc when I go back. I am quite discouraged. I am stuck back at the beginning again. I had lost 60 lbs, but gained it back due to getting pregnant. I just recently had a port revision. Mine flipped. So I only have like.3 cc in my band total. I have no restriction, and I know I have gained even more weight since the revision. |
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 WA Member Since: 06/29/08 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 7:25 pm Topic: RE: Are these... collar bones? Good for you! I remember the day that I had my hand resting on my side and felt something hard....well it was my HIP BONE!! I had to laugh:) I haven't felt them unless I was on my back doing a bridge hold sucking in my stomach!!:) Oh collar bones, they are a nice addition too huh?! Congrats! |
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Member Since: 02/19/09 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 7:25 pm Topic: RE: Am I supposed to see my nutritionist after surgery? Hi Tyoung. YUP had my surgery on 10/27 Good luck kiddo. Expect some pain but nothing you can't handle. The liquid diet kinda sucks but you will get through it. This board is good for support and kind words!! |
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 Santa Barbara, CA Member Since: 06/02/06 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 7:23 pm Topic: RE: Am I supposed to see my nutritionist after surgery? I saw my nut pre-op. She gave me a stack of papers, seemed anxious to leave and that was it. I have not nor do I intend to see her again. |
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TX Member Since: 09/12/04 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 7:21 pm Topic: RE: INAMED 4 cc band I don't remember the name brand. I just had a fill each month, little by little. Do you think they can still give me a fill, since I'm at 4.2 now? |
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Santa Barbara, CA Member Since: 06/02/06 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 7:21 pm Topic: RE: Help! 2 months out How long have you been stalled? A few weeks can be normal, but exasperating. |
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KY Member Since: 06/16/06 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 7:20 pm Topic: RE: INAMED 4 cc band Did you have the same band that I had? If so, how did they fit 4.2 into it? |
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TX Member Since: 09/12/04 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 7:19 pm Topic: RE: INAMED 4 cc band I never felt any restriction really until my last one sept 2007 which ent from 4 to 4.2 cc's. Truely even though I was cutting way back on my eating, that was really the first time I felt true restriction. |
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 Oak Lawn, IL Member Since: 02/23/05 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 7:17 pm Topic: RE: Positive Thinking Days 6 & 7 - Shame no more You are doing well Joan so i don't see anything wrong with a treat. Like you said it should be in moderation and if it took you 3 days to eat it so much better then pre surgery. Yshonda |
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KY Member Since: 06/16/06 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 7:16 pm Topic: INAMED 4 cc band This is the band that I have (4cc maximum allowance for fill). If you have this band, at what level of fills did you start to get GREAT restriction? |
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Member Since: 09/16/09 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 7:15 pm Topic: Help! 2 months out I've got about 4 days til it's exactly 2 months since my band. I've lost 20lbs but seem to be stuck. I know I'm not eatting too much, my husband says might not be eating enough. I haven't been able to exercise enough yet due to port pain but it seems to be getting better. Can someone give me a couple ex of what I should be doing? My typical day of eating is a protein shake for breakfast about 8am 32grms, beans w/salsa & a little sour cream for lunch about 12pm, sometimes a sf pudding around 4, and then something like homemade chili for dinner around 8pm. and I drink alot of crystal light in between. What should I change?  |
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Member Since: 08/13/09 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 7:06 pm Topic: RE: What Are We Eating This Saturday?  HAPPY BIRTHDAY VIRGINIA!!!!!!HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!!!  |
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KY Member Since: 06/16/06 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 7:03 pm Topic: RE: Port revision DONE My port flipped and they found in under floro. I had my surgery 2 weeks ago to reposition it. Hopefully things will be perfect when I go in for my fill in Dec. Good luck with your recovery. |
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TX Member Since: 09/12/04 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 7:03 pm Topic: RE: Any Banders from late 2006 ? oh my gosh. I'm so sorry. I wished I had an excuse. I don't know how I did this, except for eating chips and easy stuff. I'm planning on asking for a fill on Monday, but not sure if I can get one. I have a 4CC band and my last fill 2 yrs ago I was at 4.2. Any thoughts? |
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 Huntersville, NC Member Since: 07/15/08 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 7:01 pm Topic: RE: Up and at 'em ! How are YOU moving today? It was my first time..and WOW. That's a great cardio work out. I have to say, my butt/hoo hoo are sore from the seat! I really liked it. 5.6 cc's in my 10 cc band (surgery 1.5, 1st fill 1.5, 2nd fill 2.0, 3rd, 4th & 5th fill .2) 5'8 start 293 / current 188 / goal 150  |
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Santa Barbara, CA Member Since: 06/02/06 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 6:56 pm Topic: RE: Up and at 'em ! How are YOU moving today? 1++ hour walk; 15 minute walk. Things are improving. |
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KY Member Since: 06/16/06 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 6:54 pm Topic: RE: Any Banders from late 2006 ? Yes, I was banded in October of 2007. I just recently had a port surgery ( mine flipped). I was pregnant last year, and re-gained all of my weight. I am back at where I was before I had surgery. It sucks! |
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 Member Since: 07/06/08 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 6:41 pm Topic: RE: Am I supposed to see my nutritionist after surgery? I had to go to both a pre-op and a post-op class with a RD, but haven't seen him since. To be honest, I wasn't all that impressed with him. He was very nice and I'm sure he's a wonderful dietician, but he didn't seem to know anymore about lap band than I did. I'd read the same books he had and I honestly did not learn anything new in the classes than what I read on my own. Still, I'm sure he helped those who hadn't read up as much as I had. I was pretty obsessive about reading everything I could. cat It's just food! It's not your best friend. It's just food. It's not a magic potion that will solve all your problems. It's just food. It can't make you happy. It's just food. It will never love you. It's just food. Just accept it for what it is. It's just food, nothing more, nothing less.  |
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TX Member Since: 09/12/04 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 6:33 pm Topic: Any Banders from late 2006 ? Hi, Its been so long since I've been on the boards, couldn't even remember my password until today. I kind of feel like I've fallen off the wagon a little, trying to catch up with weight loss. Anyone out there who has gained a little weight back? Teresa |
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 Dale, IN Member Since: 10/03/05 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 6:20 pm Topic: RE: HO HO HOTTIES & HUNKS CHALLENGE I forgot to post on Wednesday...my weight was 182.5#. Thanks! Sherie
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Ft. Rucker , AL Member Since: 09/03/09 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 6:01 pm Topic: RE: Miso Soup? I like the broth from wonton soup too. Do you think it has to much sodium? |
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Member Since: 11/05/09 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 5:55 pm Topic: RE: Am I supposed to see my nutritionist after surgery? Hello, I'm scheduled for the lapband surgery next Thursday. Did you have lapband surgery already? I'm going the liquid diet right now. I've made it better that I thought I could. |
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East Stroudsburg, PA Member Since: 09/02/02 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 5:54 pm Topic: RE: ?? for the calorie counters and gym rats My total intake per day is 700-900, 400-600 is net, estimated. I am burning 250 on the treadmill, and guessing at an additional 50 in the weight room. Still too low? How are you calculating your deficit?  Surgery day: 348.5 Current: 285 Goal: 180 |
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 Member Since: 09/07/09 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 5:49 pm Topic: RE: Telling Friends This was honestly one of my biggest concerns leading up to my decision. I slowly told people in my life -- starting with my small group of women who I knew would pray for me. I did not want to have to explain it to everyone or have people think I took the easy way out. As I began to see that this was a tool and not an easy way out, it became a little more comfortable. I have been surprised at how supportive people have been. It always surprises me when they say they are proud of me instead of the disapproval I expected. Now that I am post op, I am so thankful to have people who know. They have brought food for our family so that I have not had to be in the kitchen, and that was such a big help! There are some who encourage me in a way that I don't find so encouraging, but I am trying to remember their intention instead of my reaction. I almost always told people what a huge struggle this was for me to reach this point, but how I knew I had to lose this weight before my health was damaged even more. Maybe starting with my fears and humility made others more sensitive to my needs. I am so sorry your friend had this reaction. It sounds like she was afraid for you more than anything. Hopefully her love and concern for you will be more supportive in the future. Best of luck. Sharing your story is certainly a personal choice, and I wish you luck deciding how to navigate this. Highest weight: 262 Pre-op weight: 250  |
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 Santa Clarita, CA Member Since: 03/10/09 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 5:30 pm Topic: RE: ON average how much have you lost weekly I've lost 56 lbs in 7 mo or 28 wks...so an average of about 2 lbs a week. But some weeks were no loss at all and others were bigger losses, especially at first. I'm very happy if I lose between 1-2/wk nowadays. Lisa 1st fill 2.5cc's; 2nd fill 1.0 cc (202.2 lb); 3rd fill .5 cc (197.4); 4th fill .5cc (192); unfill .5cc; 5th fill .3cc; 6th .2cc (177.8)  |
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 Snoqualmie, WA Member Since: 11/01/08 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 5:28 pm Topic: RE: OMG can this really be happening??? I have Aetna and was approved in 3 days. You probably can have your surgery before year end but it's the after care you have to worry about. Do you know who the new insurance co. will be? If you do I would call them and ask them if bariatric surgery and after care, (fills), are covered under your new policy. I live in WA too and often have gatherings for WA bandsters. Friend me if you are interested in joining us sometime. If you have any questions just PM me! Lisa O. P.S. My in-laws live in Lacey. www.TickerFactory.com/weight  - |
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East Stroudsburg, PA Member Since: 09/02/02 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 5:27 pm Topic: RE: Fage 2% with Cherry - is this a scam? LOL, no ,not a scam. It IS ridiculously good. This is a critical lesson you just learned: not everything that is good for you and healthy will taste bad! Now, how nice will it be once you have your band to have a little of that? It's like having ice cream for breakfast! Glad you like it. Enjoy! Surgery day: 348.5 Current: 285 Goal: 180 |
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Santa Clarita, CA Member Since: 03/10/09 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 5:26 pm Topic: RE: Ho****er to eat? Right after my last fill & during my TOM, I get First Bite Syndrome where I can't eat anything after the first bite because it gets stuck in my esophagus. I gurgle and slime and finally PB. To get food to go down, I have to have a cup of hot tea first to relax the lower esophageal sphincter and allow the dense food to pass through. I have noticed that FBS seems to occur with me when I tighten up, which is when I'm stressed or TOM. As long as you can relax the muscle and eat a normal amount of food, I'd say not to worry. But if it's causing you issues and you can't live with it, you could ask for a small unfill. Good luck Lisa 1st fill 2.5cc's; 2nd fill 1.0 cc (202.2 lb); 3rd fill .5 cc (197.4); 4th fill .5cc (192); unfill .5cc; 5th fill .3cc; 6th .2cc (177.8) |
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 Member Since: 12/30/08 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 5:26 pm Topic: RE: Am I supposed to see my nutritionist after surgery? I saw my NUT once, in a pre-op class group-setting kinda thing. That was it. I see my surgeon monthly. Jaclyn |
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 KY Member Since: 11/14/07 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 5:25 pm Topic: RE: Fage 2% with Cherry - is this a scam? It's just good. I buy the plain and add 1/2 scoop of cookie & creme whey protein powder. Yum Yum. Z Lost x and y down to being |
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Member Since: 12/30/08 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 5:24 pm Topic: RE: ON average how much have you lost weekly Im like Lisa. I've lost a total of 60 lbs in the past 8 months. Thats roughly 2 lbs per week. I strive for 1-2 lbs a week for a healthy loss. (says the doc... ) :) Jaclyn |
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Snoqualmie, WA Member Since: 11/01/08 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 5:23 pm Topic: RE: Fage 2% with Cherry - is this a scam? Check the serving size and number of servings per container AND the sugar content before you get too excited. I don't eat flavored yogurts because of the sugar. Sorry, I hope it is really as good as it seems. Lisa O. www.TickerFactory.com/weight - |
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Snoqualmie, WA Member Since: 11/01/08 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 5:20 pm Topic: RE: ON average how much have you lost weekly I have lost an average of 2.28 for the past year. I lost more at first and then it slows down. www.TickerFactory.com/weight - |
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KY Member Since: 11/14/07 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 5:20 pm Topic: RE: Ho****er to eat? Scooby the band is a fickle beast. I have always had problems in the morning with my band. To get the band to loosen up a little hot tea or coffee BEFORE breakfast and lunch helps. It may not always be a requirement for you but its better than getting stuck. My band doesn't even like cold weather.  Best wishes, Z Lost x and y down to being |
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Member Since: 12/30/08 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 5:19 pm Last Edit: 11/7/09 5:20 pm Topic: RE: ?? for the calorie counters and gym rats 1. How many cals do you aim for each day? Jaclyn |
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Snoqualmie, WA Member Since: 11/01/08 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 5:18 pm Topic: RE: Am I supposed to see my nutritionist after surgery? My Drs. practice has you see the Nut at 3 weeks, 6 weeks and 1 year post op. I have e-mailed her many times with questions too. Lisa O. www.TickerFactory.com/weight - |
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 Long Beach, CA Member Since: 09/06/09 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 5:18 pm Topic: RE: Miso Soup? O yeah. I had Miso soup too. I stocked up on beef and chicken broth before my surgery, and discovered that stuff is GROSS lol |
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 Member Since: 08/17/09 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 11/7/09 5:18 pm Topic: Fage 2% with Cherry - is this a scam? In preparation for my gastric banding surgery (I hope to get a date this week), I've been incorporating some of the recommended foods into my diet. Greek yogurt is new to me. How is it possible that Fage 2% with Cherry is as good for you as the nutrition label says it is? It is one of the most delicious things I've ever eaten in my life!!! Remember that Seinfeld where the "healthy" frozen yogurt place was serving bogus goods packed with fat and calories? This deliciousness almost makes me wonder!  |
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