Lisa O.

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Surgery two,days ago - All is well., I just got home and am set up in my recliner with everything I need all  around me within reach.  I had a fairly easy time in the hospital especially once the drai...

Better ideal weight calculation? Cross post. - Hi, My surgeon's office gave me the site below to get an idea for ideal body weight. I like it better than BMI because it considers age. http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body....

More realistic weight calculation? - Hi, My surgeon's office gave me the site below to get an idea for ideal body weight. I like it better than BMI because it considers age. http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body....

More realistic ideal weight calculation? - Hi, My surgeon's office gave me the site below to get an idea for ideal body weight. I like it better than BMI because it considers age. http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body...

To all the other vets still hanging around... - Hi Friends, I just wanted to pop in to let you know that I have decided to go for it and am having RNY surgery on October 14.   Please pray for no complications and quick he...

Insurance approved in 4 days! - So, it's official!  I will be having RNY surgery on October 14!   I am technically a revision patient but I had my Lap Band removed in May.  (My doctor will not remove the L...

Revision surgery scheduled! - Hi all,  Many of you know me from the Lap Band forum.  Well, today I'm officially posting as a revision patient.   Long story short, I had LB surgery in 2008, lost 116 l...

Switching Forums, Band to Bypass question - Hi All! I was a successful Lap Band patient who lost 116 in nine months (surgery in 2008) and was very active on the LB Forum.  But due to complications, I  had my band remo...

You nailed it Melly! I'm so much the same way! I kill myself...

In support of vlp's efforts, lets see some before - I haven't posted for a long time, but before and after pictures were one of the things I loved most about this site.  Come on, show us your success!  Lisa O. Here I am 5...

Lap Band Support Group Invitation - Hi! It's been a while since I've posted on this forum but I wanted to let all interested Bandsters out there know that I have a support group that meets once a month at the Valley...

Has anyone heard from Nurse Kristi? She has 2 Gol - I looked for her in my friends and couldn't find her.  She was a successful bandster with a great attitude and was very helpful to many.  I miss her.  If you know her, please haver...

Three Years Post-op with pictures. (Long) - November 10th was my 3 year Surgiversary!  I can't believe it's been three years because I'm still learning everyday about food addiction, living with my gastric band and what it's...

Soup is sabotaging my WL efforts! - I love soup!  Year round I often enjoy a can of soup for lunch because, depending on the variety, I find it filling, comforting and easy to eat. Here's the problem.  For the fir...

Mindful Eating - This was a post from Butterfly618.  Excellent experiement and information! Do you often feel like your weight loss efforts are a constant battle, with as many defeats as victo...

OT: Constipation? This changed my life!! - Like many of us I have been plagued by constipation since shifting to a high protein diet and not being able to eat enough natural fiber.  I've tried everything recommended by my d...

Band diagram - This was posted by OH member N.M. in response to another poster's question.  I thought it was an excellent diagram and explaination. FYI- The band isn't on your esophagus. ...

NSV before and after pic for my surgeon's/hospital - I was pretty excited to be selected by my surgeon to be on their new website as one of the before and after pics!  I just received the pictures yesterday and was pleased at the out...

Come on, picture parade, everyone now! - Ugh!  I need some inspiration!  Let's have a photo parade so we can all focus on just how far we've come.  Whether we are at goal, just starting or somewhere in between.  Here's a ...

Jean M.'s visit to Seattle...Pictures - Hi All, Many of you requested to see photo's of Jean M.'s visit to Seattle so here you go! For any of you who don't know, I "met" Jean on OH when I was a newbie almost 3 years...