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  • Comment by MariPW on 8/19/08 4:37 pm
    So happy to have you on the losing side. My boss actually called me skinny today and I am only 5 weeks out. YIPPEE!
  • Comment by Jeni H. on 7/29/08 4:01 pm
    Gina, I am so happy and excited for you!! You are finally on your journey! What a very exciting time for you! May God Bless you as you go through this, and I wish you nothing but the best girl friend! Jeni
  • Comment by princesssplenda on 5/9/05 7:15 am
    Just stopping in to say hello and welcome! I hope you enjoy this website as much as I have. You'll find all the support and knowledge you need right here, right from the beginning of your weight loss journey and covering every aspect for the rest of your life! If you have any questions, please feel free to email me or check out my profile. Candy LAP RNY 11/16/04 283/214/150
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After dreaming of getting WLS since 2001, I am finally on my way! I joined OH in 2005 and that is when I first tried to get approved for a band.  I was banded on August 19, 2008.  I can't wait to see how this turns out.  Wish me luck!

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December 2, 2008 - NSV
 My daughter and I went to the Spurs game tonight.  The Spurs lost.  However,  I wore a size 16 jeans to the game.  WooHoo! 
61.2 lbs lost, 69 lbs to go, BMI started at 43.1 and is now 33.5.
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November 25, 2008 - 3 month f/u
I went to my 3 month f/u appointment today.  I have lost 9 lb since my last visit.  At my last appointment I had lost 14 lbs in between visits.  Oh well, 9 lbs is still good.  I did not get a fill.  My doctor said not to drink the BA meal replacement shakes.  He said if I am only hungry once a day, then only eat once a day.  He said to ride this wave for as long as I can because it wont last forever. 

Anyway, I am about to start packing for our trip to Houston for Thanksgiving. 

Happy Thanksgiving!
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November 22, 2008 - NSV

On Friday night, I was planning on standing in line, in the cold, for tickets to see the Spurs play.  For every 10 cans of yams, you got 2 tickets.  I don't have any warm clothes that fit, so I went to Wal Mart to buy a sweat suit or jeans. 

I brought into the dressing room, 2 sweat suits.  One was a Plus size 1X, and the other was a regular size XL.  Well, they both fit.  (I didn't realize they were basically the same size.)  I was so happy that I could fit into a non plus anything.  I didn't get either one, because I didn't look very good in them.  However, when I got home, I tried on a pair of juniors size 17 jeans, and they fit.  I was so happy!  Music Dance Images

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November 20, 2008 - F/U with nutritionist
I had my follow up with the nutritionist today.  I last saw her three months ago.  It has been four months since I was banded.  I have not lost any weight in the last two weeks.  I told her that lately I have not been eating breakfast or lunch.  She recommended I eat lunch, but if I don't, I am to drink a Bariatric Advantage meal replacement. 

She gave me a handout with the ten commandments.  They are:

1.  Eat only three small meals a day.  (1/2-1cup)
2.  Chew slowly. (approximately 15 to 20 times a bite.)  Wait 1-2 min between bites
3.  Stop eating as soon as you feel satisfied.
4.  Don't drink while you are eating.  30/60 rule.
5.  Don't eat between meals.
6.  Eat only fresh food.
7.  Minimum intake food with high fiber content.
8.  Drink enough water.  (48-72oz) during the day.
9.  Drink only calorie free or low calorie liquids.
10. Take multi-vitamin and calcium supplement at night.

Tuna Salad Recipe:

1 6oz can canned tuna in water
1/4 cup prepared basil pesto sauce
6 oil-packed sun dried tomatoes, drained and diced
2 TBSP low fat mayo or plain yogurt
2 TBSP grated low fat Parmesan cheese.

She also said that I should be eating 500-800 calories a day, Protein 40-50%; 60-70g/day.

I go on Tuesday to see my surgeon.
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November 17 and 18, 2008 - sick and vomiting
Monday:  I started off the day feeling fine.  At lunch time I ate a 2 crackers, started vomiting and dry heaving.  I took phenergan and slept the rest of the day.  During the evening I felt did not feel great.

Tuesday:  I felt yucky.  I did try to eat lunch and now feel worse.  No more vomiting though.
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My Story

I started my efforts to get WLS in 2001.  I was denied.  Then, I tried again in 2005, and my insurance company only covered $3000.  I then started the process again in 2007 with my new insurance company, BCBS IL.  I met all the requirements, and they denied me.  My case was turned over to Obesity Law, and I found out today, July 29, 2008, that I have been approved.  Thank you Jesus!

I have lost and gained, lost and gained all through my life starting in the third grade.  When I look back at my high school pictures, I was not obese.  I weighed 135 lbs at 5'6" and was told how I was the fattest girl on the drill team.  I was not the smallest, but I felt as big as I look now.  I  did not enjoy my life as a normal weight person as I thought I was huge and had little self esteem.  I hope now I will be able to lose weight and keep it off.

I am a single mom of three.  I have two teenage boys, and one daughter.  I am from southeast Texas.  I have been in San Antonio since 2005.  I am a registered nurse and have worked for insurance companies since moving to San Antonio. 


 


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