Starrz
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Just wanted to check in with my fellow bandsters... How is it going for you? I am losng weight, slowly but losing. I have lost about 34 pounds. I exercise 6-7 times a week. I have not been able to master the eating as timely as we are supposed too, but when I do eat I only eat the right foods. Snacking is very rare. I don't regret this band, and I am glad I did it. I have had two fills... I have 6 1/2 cc in a 14 band. Both of my fills hurt, but it only lasted seconds....What about you? How much weight ave you lost? What is your band and how much do you have in it? Do you exercise? How much? Do you eat properly? 3-5 time a day? What kind of foods do you eat? Any regrets? Looking forward to your responses! :success1:
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I started the process January 13, 2011 and I have a surgery date of March 9, 2011. Empire BCBS approved me in less than 24 hours and I got a phone call frm them 5 minutes after my doctors office called and told me I had been approved. No unreasonable request... psych clearance, letter of medical necessity, bmi 35 with a comorbidity or 40 without, 1 nutritional consult, labs EKG...that's it 5 things! Very impressed, simply because because insurance can be a nightmare. Get a good doctor, make friendly with the office staff, smile a lot and tell them thank you, it goes a long, long way! sshhh Empire BCBS is the bomb!:Banane33: my happy dance. Good Luck to all.
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Diabetics & Pre-op Diet low blood sugars
Starrz replied to GSORob's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Off insulin completely... Was a type II diabetic... didnt claim and still dont! HA1c 6.8 -
What a difference a year makes... I didnt like exercise n the beginning, but oh how I love it now... Still not crazy about getting out of bed, but I do it faithfully... exercise is key...need a breakthorugh though, been in a 172 rut for months!!!!!! ad odnt know why... trying something nes though for the next thirty days... wan to lose 2 more pounds... I claim it! by April 23rd... 150!
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Hi March 2011 Bandsters... We are coming up to our 1 year anniversary! I hope all are doing well. I have done major things in this year including a full TT this past December. My image has changed drastically and all for the better! Check in sometimes....
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@sun1970 king, I hope all went well. Check in sonmetime and let me know... @cassieme1... so sorry to hear... I am in Georgia, policy holder is in New York though.... I hope things are working out for you!
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Hey All!! Been gone a minute, but glad to report, have stayed on track! 172 pounds...from 216+. I want to lose any 22 to get to 150, so I am focused on a strict plan for 30 days... we will see.. 11 weeks, 2 pounds per week... should make it by April 23.... exercise 5 days per week....it will check back in periodically, It will be accomplished....
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50 pounds gone forever - 7 months... size 6! Maintainence time!! Inche are more satifing than pound, glad I figure that out!
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167... doing ok but some foods.. like the left over fried fish I just tried to eat, lol. it said "oh no you don't. one day was enough"...
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still doing well. 6 months in, size 8 in most clothes, 170 pounds. Almost where I need to be. No Regrets.
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Still doing well. WOuld not change my decision... weight loss slow but effective. 175.2 pounds and size 10 pants... Loving my transformtion. This is a life long process. Don't give up, you deserve to be healthy!
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Third fill today, lidocaine injection... didnt hurt as bad. down 39 pounds according to their records. Today is my 3rd month anniversary. Getting ready to do my workout.... not having fun yet, lol
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Third goal MET! 179.6, few days shy of the 17th. Set small attainable goals... Next goal 165 by June 29.
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OUCH! after the fill she asks me f I want lidocaine next time... Well um YES! Even though it hurts (me), it is all for 3 seconds and I am not regretting my decision. I just HATE needles... Sweet spot, come on! 6.2 in a 14 band, ugh!, lolll
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2nd fill tomorrow...not excited at all! not at third goal yet... weight loss is slowwww. But i am ok with that. Lingering between 183-187...
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Dr. Duncan is my surgeon. I have not had the surgery yet... in 4 days, but our first meet I am totally sure he will be awesome! His bedside manner (ha Ha) consult was so people friendly and he is knowledeable and does not seem presumptious but he is confident. I like that! Will review more after the surgery!
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Dr. Titus Duncan - Dr. Titus Duncan
Starrz replied to Starrz's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
UPDATE: Surgery well. progressing nicely. -
2nd goal met! 187! Co-workers told me not to wear the suit I had on today anymore. I just smiled....Working on my third goal - 180 by May 17.
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mine hurt... i didn't look at the needle. no numbing done. i will be going back for my next, as it was literally all of a few seconds. you can do this and it is worth it. good luck to you!
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First fill Monday... exercise and eating right pays off. Compliments are coming and larger clothes size are leaving. Put on a 14 today and it fit well. Hubby seems to be amazed as well. He has not seen me in a month.... All touchy feelie
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I do the eliptcal first thing in the morning right out of bed (first athroom then weigh). I do 30 minutes, a little heav bag punching an or some bow flex excises... total about 45 minutes . I do take my vitamins frst and have water with me. I usually don't and really don't feel like breakfast until much later, but I drink a protein shake usually for breakfast, oatmeal has been the only other substitute. I don't like the execise at all but its the only way! Good Luck!
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Pulled out the old Billy Blanks bootcamp DVDs, hard a hell, but I wil get through it... one day
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Diabetics & Pre-op Diet low blood sugars
Starrz replied to GSORob's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I to am insulin dependent on an insulin pump. You need to monitor your glucose level closely. Be sure to follow doctors orders, but most likely you will need to decrease your insulin intake because you are not getting the same amount of carbs as you would regularly. Best of luck as I am happy to report 16 days post, my insulin intake is about half of what it was.... hoping to get off real soon.