MissLadySL
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2 years has passed since you registered at LapBandTalk! Happy 2nd Anniversary MissLadySL!
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Congrats!! I started this journey last year and I got so frustrated with the Sleep Apnea requirement that i just quit. I am back on track and have an appointment with my doctor on Thursday. I thought I had to start all over with the process and I was so glad to find out that I don't. Just had to go get the bloodwork and EKG redone!! How are you doing so far. I look forward to being motivated by your progress. Please do the same for me.
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Just like everyone else I have to say you look amazing. I would have never thought that you had lapband surgery. Congrats on your success. I just got my band on 7/16/09. Do you have any pointers for me on how to be successful with the band?
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Well, I have got good news I went to see my doctor today. One of the first things that he said to me was that what I am going through is normal. He says that the first couple of fills are standard. My next fill will add more restiction, but it will really be my third fill that will give me the restiction that I need. Right now, I have to focus on learning how to eat and use the lapband as a tool. So, I can report that I am feeling better now. Thank you for being so encouraging to me I really needed that.
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Honestly, like you were saying about making sure you are really hungry before you eat I follow the same rule. I have to make sure I listen to my stomach. One thing I have to check when I start feeling hunger pains is if I am just thirsty or am I really hungry. I basically eat breakfast and lunch. Then, in between my meals I will eat a snack and make sure that I have enough fluids to drink. After, my lunch I will eat a snack. So I guess, I eat 4 to 5 small meals a day.
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Patience is so true. I think I am finally learning to work with this tool...I have to remember this is a tool. I now ask myself are you really hungry and do you need that and have pledged(lol) to workout 7 days a week 30 min a day no matter what I do. It def feels good to get back into a workout routine...my doctor gave me the go ahead to anything...I was so ready to do some crunches. Do you just do 3 meals a day, 5 small meals...just curious.
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Okay, I am getting a little frusturated, but I know everything is going to be okay. I need to calm down and be patient with myself. I am going to see what is to come. One thing I do know is that I need more restriction. I am going to make an apppointment to get another fill. I am not about to deal with this for too much longer. I have to wait 2 weeks to get a fill again. But, that is better than a month.
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Hey girl...I am having the same issue with being hungry 2-3 hours after eating...I am using fruit in between to keep my calories low and monitoring what I eat to see a trend...this is so not easy.
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Well I'm glad it wasn't too bad. Give it some time though, I've read some people who didn't feel a difference for a week or 2. I've lost about 3-5 pounds since. I've got a pretty decent restriction. I wouldn't say I'm at my sweet spot but I feel I'm only a fill or two away already
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Well, my fill went okay. I didn't experience any pain. But, I must say that I need more restriction. I am hungry 2 to 3 hours after I eat. I think that I am going to call my doctor to see if I can come in for another fill. How are you doing with your first fill?
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Well, as far as pain goes it went great! However, I honestly do not think that I have enough restriction. I still am eating too much. I need more restriction. I think that I might call in to see if I can get another fill or something. I get hungry in 2 to 3 hours after I eat. I will see how things go from this point. But, overall things are good. Are you lossing even more weight now that you have had your first fill?
