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I am looking for some easy crock pot soup or stew recipes. I am not the best cook so I need them to be somewhat simple. Any ideas would be wonderful. thanks
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Tampa Bay FL Bansters....Are you out there???
pzeadow posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was just recenlty banded in February of this year. I am also new to the Tampa FL area as my husband and I just relocated down here from Iowa less than a year ago. I am really missing my friends and family back home which is making this whole process even harder. I am looking for other bansters in the area. Am I the only one in Tampa FL that has been banded? -
From the album: pzeadow
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From the album: pzeadow
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From the album: pzeadow
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From the album: pzeadow
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My New Life Will Begin On February 13!!
pzeadow replied to Amanda61082's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My new life started a year ago last February and since then I have lost 110 pounds. Congratulations to you~ -
I to struggle with snacking at night. It has been my biggest challenge. The thing I have tried is to do something to keep my hands. Take up crocheting, needle work, play a card game. I have even purchased a small electronic casino game just to keep my hands busy. It does seem to help.
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How do you get your daily protein in?
pzeadow posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am struggling getting in my daily protein. What kinds of foods are you eating that are high in protein that are helping you achieve your daily protein goals? -
I've Lost 157 Pounds After Lap Band Surgery!!!!! Yay!
pzeadow replied to Jill10191130's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Thank you for posting. I have just started my journey but I have about the same amount of weight to loose. It is very helpful and motivating to be able to see someone that has already achieved it. You look amazing. -
Cost of Lap Band out of pocket
pzeadow replied to wannawearabikini's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That is what I paid for my lapband. My fills and doctor visits were free for the first 90 days and then my fills are $50.00 -
Looking for fitness partner in Tampa/Brandon FL area!!!
pzeadow posted a topic in Fitness & Exercise
I was recently banded in February of this year and I am also new to the Tampa/Brandon FL area as my husband and I just relocated here less than a year ago. I am definetly homesick and missing my friends and family back home. Looking for anyone who might be interested in a fitness buddy to get together and excerise. Maybe Zumba classes, walking, etc. -
Hello everyone, I to have been struggling a little. I went for my 2nd fill and got to tight. It was awful. All I did was throw up for 2 weeks straight. I kept thinking it would get better but it didn't. I finally went back to the doctor this week and he took out .5cc's. Now I think I am to loose. I am back to being able to eat just about anything. It is weird how just a little amount can make such a difference. It seems like the most frustrating part of this whole process is finding the right amount for your fill. By nature I am not a patient person so this is driving me crazy. I want to get to the perfect spot NOW so that I can start getting this weight off. I have lost almost 50lbs so far. My main motivation for getting the lap band (self-pay) is because I am 42 years old and a little over a year ago I had a massive heart attack. (That was a surprise) It scares me that if I do not get this weight off and get healthy that I am going to have another one. Each day is definetly a new adventure. This website is definetly a huge help. It is so nice to talk to other people that are going through the same thing. Are any of you struggling getting your meds down? I have to take 8 pills a day which is pratically a meal.
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How long does it take you to eat? And how much do you eat?
pzeadow posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I just got my 2nd fill and I am struggling with getting stuck alot. I think I am eating slow and chewing really well but now I question myself. I was just curious how long it takes all of you to eat a meal or even a 4 ounce piece of meat. Thanks -
Good Restriction but now feeling weak & tired alot
pzeadow posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I just got my second fill and now have good restriction, however I have noticed that I am weak and tired alot of the time. Has anyone else experienced this. I am wondering if this has to do with the lack of food in comparison to what I use to eat I hear alot of people talk about protein shakes but have not yet tried any. There seems to be so many on the market and I don't want to spend the money on them and then not like them. Alot of people I have talked to say they are grainy and taste like crap. Does anyone have any suggestions? -
Good Restriction but now feeling weak & tired alot
pzeadow replied to pzeadow's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Typical Day Carnation Instant Breakfast drink for breakfast (I am tight in the morning) Mid morning I ususally have a yogurt or sugar free pudding cup. lunch I try and have cottage cheese and maybe tuna salad dinner Soup and a vegatable -
I got my second fill on Monday of this week and I would say that I now have restriction. My questions is that everytime I take a small drink I can feel the liquid going down. I am now not drinking as much liquid as I was previously because I can only take small sips. I just started on mushy food last night and nothing has gotten stuck, but I definetly have to eat very very slow and I can feel everything going down. I would not say it is necessarily painful but it does feel weird. Is this something that I just have to learn to live with??
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emotional rollercoaster
pzeadow replied to pamela3782's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I too went through the emotional woes. Be patient with yourself. You will soon feel like you are in control again. It is a process of relearning the food process. Often times I think we start to grieve the loss of our food addiction. Our heads are still addicted but our body no longer allows us to induldge. It does get better. -
Any february bandsters out there?
pzeadow replied to TexasNurseMom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I TOTALLY understand what you are saying. I just got my second fill this week and I to am feeling the same way. Somewhat in shock. I am hoping that it gets better! -
Any february bandsters out there?
pzeadow replied to TexasNurseMom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Everyone, I was banded on February 17th in Tampa FL and am currently down 40lbs. Had my second fill this Monday and now have 4.5cc's in a 10cc band. I am definetly feeling restricted now. When I drink I can definetely feel the liquid going down. Are any of you experiencing this. It doesn't really hurt it just feels really really weird and I can only sip on liquids now. -
Any Feb bandster gotten a fill yet?
pzeadow replied to justplaintired's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I was banded on February 17th and had my first fill about 2 weeks ago. It was painless, which surprised me a little. I do feel some restriction but it seems to depend on the time of day. Going back in a week for another small fill. My doctor has told me that it can take anywhere from 2-4 fills to get you to the perfect spotl -
Tampa Bay FL Bansters....Are you out there???
pzeadow replied to pzeadow's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Great I look forward to meeting you there. -
Tampa Bay FL Bansters....Are you out there???
pzeadow replied to pzeadow's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I know how you feel. I was the same way. My doctor kept telling me it was not about loosing weight the first 6 weeks, but the last thing I wanted to do was gain weight. Keep the faith. I too had to wait 6 weeks for my first fill. I started chewing gum again. I bought every flavor I could find and then when I was hunger I would pop in a flavor and chew away. -
Tampa Bay FL Bansters....Are you out there???
pzeadow replied to pzeadow's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Do you go to the monthly support group meetings???