Holly Dolly
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walked, ran, skated, hiked and kayaked all in the last week....now time to get rid of the Easter candy!
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toot away! Congrats to you!
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When Are You Full And How Do You Know?
Holly Dolly replied to 2muchfun's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I rarely feel full. It was hard to get used to because before I would eat until I was stuffed. Now I eat and I am satisfied....well, for the most part! -
My 3 ounces of protein and 1/2 veggies is about 1 cup of food. Sure, your pouch could not hold that all at once, but when you wait 30-60 seconds in between bites it leaves the pouch and then enters a much larger stomach. As for my breakfast, I don't weigh my protein. I either have a yogurt with Kashi Cereal or 1 whole egg and 1 egg white with 1/2 oz. cheese. And honestly, if my portions weren't measured out, I could eat more. Though doctors will vary on what they tell you, Lapband has their dietary guideline on their website. http://www.lapband.c...ary_guidelines/ I have 6.85 in my 10 band.
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I was told to eat 3 ounces protein and 1/2 c veggies/fruit per meal. One year out and I still measure and weigh everything out. It's what works for me. If I didn't, I could eat more than that. I stayed around 1000 calories a day for the first year, now it's work to stay at 1300 a day. I am hoping a fill on Thursday will help.
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Good Grief, I Gained 3Lbs Easter Weekend:(
Holly Dolly replied to Kimmypoo38's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hopefully it's water retention from too much salt! I am up 2 myself, but I have been battling these few pounds up and down for 2 months! Today is my day 2 of regrouping, refocusing! -
what does it say about your sleep?
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Everyone is totally different. What may be tight for one, isn't for another. Better safe than sorry getting too much. I'm sure there aren't many doctors out there that would do that anyways.
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My Lap-Band Journey :)
Holly Dolly replied to Mayleneleslie87's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I say go for it. Wish I would have nipped my weight problem in the bud along time ago! Life is too short, especially if you have been overweight for a long time. I have been overweight since 3rd grade and did many diets through the years. This time I am confident I will keep it off. -
Stuck For The First Time :(
Holly Dolly replied to tammyg1969's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
your pouch will eventually push it through....in due time! -
c But you were more than likely gaining weight at that intake. Calories in must be less that calories out!
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When I eat I am satisfied, rarely have I felt full.
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I maintain when I eat 1500 a day. I ate around 1000 a day for the first year and now try to stay under 1300 because it has gotten harder for me to stay so low. I'd try lowering your intake.
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It's Like Running In Sand
Holly Dolly replied to MWoods1964's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I would def appeal the fact that they aren't counting your weigh in with the PA. Start making some phone calls to your ins company. That just doesn't sound right. I work with ins companies and they deny things all the time until I call and have the claims processed again. I wish you luck! -
It has been a while but I am sure I took it easy the next couple of days. The first time I couldn't keep anything down so I was contantly throwing up and got really irritated. I am sure that it was a few days before I felt better.
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Spinach Wraps...or Any Wrap For That Matter
Holly Dolly replied to phatkatblue's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I take small bites and don't have any problems. I don't have them often, but have never gotten stuck on them.I buy the small size tortillas and eat only 1. I did just make a pizza on 2 bagel thins the other day and no problem at all finishing the 2 halves. -
Spinach Wraps...or Any Wrap For That Matter
Holly Dolly replied to phatkatblue's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I have no problem eating a wrap. I found some small ones that are low carb, high protein. I have also bought thin pita bread or bagel thins and made pizza out of those too, yum! -
Don't beat yourself up over 12 pounds! You have done a great job, own the glory girl!
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Been battling the same few pounds up and down for 2 month....today I finally broke it! 10 pounds to go, crazy to think I am only 8 pounds away from being within a normal weight!
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Been battling the same few pounds up and down for 2 month....today I finally broke it! 10 pounds to go, crazy to think I am only 8 pounds away from being within a normal weight!
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Been battling the same few pounds up and down for 2 month....today I finally broke it! 10 pounds to go, crazy to think I am only 8 pounds away from being within a normal weight!
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Last "before" Photo I'll Ever Take!
Holly Dolly replied to NewMissB's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I didn't take any because I really hated my picture being taken. Luckily the dr's office took a front and side view and I had them send me the file. I had my before and after side by side picture as my profile pic and now I don't even like to look at that picture anymore....no more going back! You guys are smart to take them, nice to see how far you have come! -
The first time I got an unfill I suffered for about 7 hours before going in. Instant relief as soon as she pulled it out, it was crazy! The 2nd time I caught it just when I knew it was happening so lesson sure was learned from the first time! Now I make sure I do liquids for 2 days after a fill.
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I Dont Know What To Do Anymore
Holly Dolly replied to dubsteppsycho's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Love my band! Have had my fair share of episodes of vomiting, 2 unfills and still searching for that green zone but I wouldn't trade it for the world! Did I say I LOVE my band?!!!
