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TO REACH MY DOCTORS GOAL WEIGHT

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Ariel Ortiz Lagardere, MD FACS
On the phone and email, very knowledgeable. Had many bariatric surgeons as friends worldwide and is highly regarded as an inamed trainer. the staff was nice but it helps to speak some spanish. he was doing 3 surgeries a day--he is doing 8-9 now. not an assembly line process. HE WAS IN SURGERY WITH ME ALONGSIDE MARTINEZ. HAVE TWO EXPERT SURGEONS IF YOU CAN. THAT WAY, IF ONE LEAVES THE PRACTICE, YOU STILL HAVE ANOTHER DOC TO RELY ON.Aftercare is minimal but I knew that--they welcome any doc's patients for aftercare. Cannot beat that. Excellent surgeons (ortiz/Martinez). Request that your surgeon stays in the operating room with you-whoever opens ya up has to close ya back up. your surgery experience is what you make of it. mexican surgeons i recommend with no hesitation are ortiz/martinez and kuri of tijuana. az: simpson (lap band). i recommend dr. juarez (rny) at st. luke's in phoenix. i recommend only one u.s. surgeon in the southwest u.s.--dr. terry simpson--excellent and is concerned 4 all patients even if he didn't do your surgery. ask dr. simpson questions at obesitydr@yahoo.com. he carries a blackberry all the time. awesome doc and does the most lap bands in az!!rntake a proactive role in your care--even if you have insurance, act as if you are a self pay. see it as an investment. also, be aware, future health insurance premiums might be more expensive if you have complications. update your life insurance if you've lost weight to lower premiums.
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Describe your behavioral and emotional battle with weight control before learning about bariatric surgery.
iI ATE WHEN I WAS HUNGRY OR WHEN "I THOUGHT" I WAS HUNGRY.
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3 months out-sample menu ideas
on December 28, 2009 4:05 pm
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/amos/4089786/Could-you-share-a-sample-menu-for-3months-out-with-RNY/
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100 things to do instead of eat
on December 28, 2009 4:03 pm
Post Date: 12/28/09 12:55 pm
When you recognize that a desire to eat is due to “head hunger” rather than true hunger,
you can choose to do another activity to redirect your attention away from food until the urge passes—or until you feel hungry. Highlight the ideas that appeal to you and please post some of your own. Remember, try to choose activities that are enjoyable, available, and
preferably, eating incompatible. You’ll need both quick and involved activities. Create a
“Distraction Kit” with everything you need and establish a pleasant Food Free Zone in your
home or office that is perfect to retreat to in these moments.
Imagine a healthier, energetic you
* Walk around the block
* Call a friend
* Make a list of your Top Ten Reasons to get active
* Read a child a book
* Make a To Do list
* Dance a little
* Plan a vacation
* Get a massage
* Jot a thank you note to someone
* Go to bed early
* Read a great book
* Write in your Awareness Journal
* Give yourself a manicure or pedicure
* Plan a healthy meal for your family
* Surf the Internet
* Finish an unfinished project
* Walk your dog
* Feel your feelings write them in a feeling book
* Volunteer in your community
* Start a hobby
* Brush your teeth
* Tape your favorite show to watch while exercising
* Take 5 slow, deep cleansing breaths
* Practice an instrument
* Balance your checkbook
* Plan a party
* Say a prayer
* Buy yourself some flowers
* Do a few sit-ups
* Make a phone call to someone you like
* Chop veggies to keep on hand
* Set your priorities
* Try a new hairstyle
* Give a massage
* Write about something you are proud of this week
* Clean out a junk drawer
* Play a game with your kids
* Try a new route on your walk
* Scream!
* Plant fresh herbs to use in your cooking
* Drink a glass of water
* Kiss someone
* Try on some clothes
* Catch up on your reading for work
* Look at old pictures
* Rent a video
* Smell the roses
* Wash your car
* Chew some gum
* Plan a “date” for someone special
* Swim a few laps
* Read Eat What You Love
* Take a hot, soothing bath
* Update your calendar
* Get it off your chest
* Build something
* Check in on an elderly person
* Work in your yard
* Start your holiday shopping list
* Count your blessings
* Write a letter
* Fold some laundry
* Listen to your inner conversations
* Take a nap
* Run an errand
* Work on your budget
* Take a bike ride
* Check your e-mail
* Make a positive statement about yourself—repeat
often
* Give your dog a bath
* Start a project you’ve been wanting to get around to * Send a birthday card
* Meditate
* Play cards * Visualize your goals
* Freshen your make-up
* Hug someone
* Rearrange some furniture
* Go take a hike!
* Help with homework
* Light a fire or some candles
* Say “STOP!” out loud
* Put your pictures in an album
* Walk around your workplace
* Try a new relaxation technique
* Talk it over with someone
* Get a head start on your taxes * S-t-r-e-t-c-h
* Do a “Honey Do”
* Say what’s on your mind
* Go pick up your mail
* Straighten a closet
* Do something nice for someone anonymously
* Check the stock market
* Plan a romantic encounter
* Clean out a files
* Tell someone how you really feel
* When you become truly physically hungry, Eat What You Love and Love What You Eat! It's not about being thin.  It's about the journey to thin and the lessons learned along the way.

     
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fleurdesol
berrien springs, MI
Member Since: 10/13/09
[Latest Posts]		 Post Date: 12/28/09 1:16 pm
Great ideas!!  I'd add "make a list". 
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Danise321
Ft. Worth, TX
Adam Smith, D.O., F.A.C.O.S Lap Band (12/22/08) Member Since: 02/09/09
[Latest Posts]		 Post Date: 12/28/09 1:23 pm
Wow, how on earth did you think of all these?! Love your list...I'm going to print it and carry it around with me :-)


8 fills  3 unfills - Currently 6.25 in 10 cc band -
10/5 - told pouch is dilated, 2 small unfills and mushies for 3 weeks....
10/23 - told pouch ok, back to 6.25 in band
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shellqueen
New Brighton, MN
Jeffrey Baker M.D. Lap Band (09/24/07) Member Since: 08/14/09
[Latest Posts]		 Post Date: 12/28/09 2:04 pm
-sew
-cross stitch
cross word puzzle
Soduku
computer game
shovel snow
ice skate
ski
make snow angels
put away the Christmas stuff
organize CD's
organize DVD's
scapebook
make cards
Read the Bible/spiritual book
draw
color
blow bubbles
play solitaire
weed the garden
work (which I have to do now)
Karen
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labtestsonline.com
on December 27, 2009 5:39 am
http://labtestsonline.org/index.html
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sketchers vs. reebok
on December 23, 2009 3:34 am
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/amos/4088022/Skechers-Shape-Ups-Vs-Reebok-Easy-Tone/
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chicken cobb recipe
on December 12, 2009 11:55 am
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/DS/4081031/Great-tasting-DS-recipe/
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