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karewpah

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    Brownies!! Yikes!!

    karewpah replied to rhonda435's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Try the Rocco Disporti recipe for browns... Delicious! And nutritous
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    If you're already doing your card, why not kick it up a notch and do intervals where you change your speed and intensity. I love it and it burns more calories in 20 minutes than steady state card. Google HIIT. and remember it's all according to your intesity level...I use a heart rate monitor to help me know if I'm working hard enough
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    Gained weight first day post-op!

    karewpah replied to frenchiekisses's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Like everyone else said...totally normal. Keep getting your water in to flush it all out. Hang in there!
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    I think everyone's recommendations for shakes are great. One thing I found after surgery was that all the sweet shakes ... I use to love them before but after... Couldn't stand all the sweet Protein so I hadto find other protein. I bought Proti Diet soups...they were gross but helped me get away from the sweet stuff. Bottom line? Get yourself some variety. Good luck and speedy recovery!
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    LBT iPhone and iPad Application

    karewpah replied to Alex Brecher's topic in Website Assistance & Suggestions

    I've been using it for a while and LOVE IT
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    Banded 3 weeks ago

    karewpah replied to EndlsDremer's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I hear you. I was banded Dec 21st and I'm experiencing the same thing. I've heard this is common for bandsters, although some never experience this
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    Banded 3 weeks ago

    karewpah replied to EndlsDremer's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I hear you. I was banded Dec 21st and I'm experiencing the same thing. I've heard this is common for bassists although some never experience this
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    I think what would help me most is to watch a fellow bandster who has been successful eat a meal. What do they eat, how do they portion it out, cut it up, chew it etc...basically...I think that might bevery weird. Anyone who's lost 75% or more of their weight want to video that for me and YouTube it?
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    10%... and I'm almost 4 weeks out from surgery
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    Just as an FYI...I don't log into this board via my computer, I do it on my iPhone so I CAN'T search the forums as F2F suggests. For those who ask repeat questions, I usually skip over them and move on. I'm here to learn and be built up, not beaten down for seeking the knowledge I lack.
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    Keeping the lap band a secret from friends and family

    karewpah replied to angel2001's topic in The Lounge

    My hUsband knows and a close friend. I had a hiatal hernia fixed at thesame time and told them I was having a hernia repair...not the whole story, but not a complete lie either. You tell the people you feel comfortable telling when you want to tell them. Everyone has their own opinion on this but the bottom line is: do what feels right to you.
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    So I weighed myself today (like everyday) and I've lost again (need to update the ticker) and I realized that I'm only 5 lbs from being Overweight. Know some may think this crazy when they first read, but it's all about perspective. If I'm 6 lbs away from being overweight...that means I will no longer be obese!!!!
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    Being banded in Canada

    karewpah replied to OttawaMommy's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

    Hi there... I paid $16K in Mississauga, ON BMI of 30. I'm almost 3 weeks out
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    Anyone with BMI of 30 being banded?

    karewpah replied to OttawaMommy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

    Hi there...I was 33 and was banded by Dr Mumford @ SWLC
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    TX I have noticed that wine now just tastes rancid to me. I'm ok with that as I love wine...but now my taste buds don't . BTW the lapband book I received from my surgeon spoke about how wine, red wine, is good in moderation and supports a drink or two. This book is published by the original lapband expert in Melbourne Australia Keep up the good work TX
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    Trishfish...I'm not afraid...it's just none of their business. I never told people when I had miscarriages or other personal things...simply because I'm a more private person. Don't assume it's fear related when you really don't know me as a person. I think it's great you tell everyone...great for you...it's not how I chose to live my life
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    Cali...I agree regarding the chiro, but the comment about not wanting to tell anyone makes you worry that people are afraid they will fail...well that's just not fair. I don't tell, not because I'm ashamed, but I just don't want to hear anyone else's opinion on it and risk peope who would either be verbally unsupportive or try to sabotage me.
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    1st Day Post Op

    karewpah replied to Strike Up the Band's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I had the headache and it was straight across my forehead and down my neck. I think it was related to gas personLly. Nothing would touch it except the liquid codeine
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    I too was banded on the 21st and feel wonderful. I love the feeling of not being hungry I find so much of my mental time free now as I'm not always thinking about my next meal. Gas is gone, the incisions feel fine...I almost feel like I never had surgery
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    band fills

    karewpah replied to indigostorm's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Usually your surgeon determines how much and when you get a fill. Not sure how it works when your surgeon is in Mexico
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    Swimming?

    karewpah replied to Purpleshell's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I was told 3 weeks before swimming and 4 weeks before hot tub
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    Post op journey

    karewpah replied to rault18's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I hear you Rault. I cooked the whole dinner and I only know what the gravy tastes like. I had butternut squash soup for dinner and felt completely satisfied! I was kind if surprised that I didn't slip and fall...
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    Post op journey

    karewpah replied to rault18's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I'm day 4 too. I found yesterday quite hard. Not because of the surgery or band, but because I had a headache that the liquid Tylenol wouldn't touch. I still have it a bit but I finally broke down and crushed som Advil. All in all pretty good although I'm sick of anything sweet which is pretty much anything that has the Protein in it so I got some protein Soups.
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    in hospital

    karewpah replied to cduval04's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Dave...thank you for mentioning the weight gain. I cried when I weighed out before leaving...I was albs heavier than when they weighed me in. And I was in and out in 5 hours. Almost broke my heart to go up that much in 5 hours. But now, this morning @ home I've lost 4 of the 8 (survey was yesterday) and the gas is finally coming out
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    in hospital

    karewpah replied to cduval04's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Dave...thank you for mentioning the weight gain. I cried when I weighed out before leaving...I was albs heavier than when they weighed me in. And I was in and out in 5 hours. Almost broke my heart to go up that much in 5 hours. But now, this morning @ home I've lost 4 of the 8 (survey was yesterday) and the gas is finally coming out

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