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tengles

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    I did post what I love about my body, but I have another one. I LOVE my face. My double chin is turning into a single chin. and I am getting cheek bone again.
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    when you feel no restriction. But the day I got banded is the day I felt my life change! Keep me posted on your journey. where are you from? I am in Minnesota.

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    appt right away. Due to me being bi-polar it did take me a year and a half to get approved but the call from the surgeon finally came through and I was approved. Just be patient during your process and know that the more you research and get to know (and practice) the rules of being banded the easier it will be afterward. It is very difficult after the surgery to follow the rules especially...

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    I had my surgery on June 30. I am excited that you are starting the process to get banded. I went to a seminar and the day after the surgeon called me and said that it was not worth it to get banded since my BMI was only 38. They did not care that I had back surgery at 38 yo, and degenerative arthritis in my lower back. So I went back to my PCP and he reffered me to another surgeon and I had an...

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    I've gotten stuck, usually because I ate to fast and did not chew, and the pain is pretty bad in my chest. I also can't keep water down and I start to slime (yes it's as gross as it sounds) . My Dr said to use Diet Coke to get it to go down and it works great. Hard to swallow at first but once I get a couple of sips it feels so much better.
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    I like this thread, it is nice to post the positives when for a long time I just saw negatives in my body.
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    I'm with Cindy. Love that my belly is smaller than my boobs. Also love to see my curves again.
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    Banded yesterday!

    tengles replied to missjoli's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Let me clarify on post op, 1 wk clear, 1 wk full liq, 2 weeks pureed and 1 wk soft.
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    Banded yesterday!

    tengles replied to missjoli's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I had one day clear liquids pre op and 5 weeks post op before I could eat solid foods. You can do it and CONGRATS on being banded.
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    So I am reading posts here on LBT and right on the page is an add to order Chili's online. My thought is that I am trying to stay away from eating out and bam it's right in my face. Just thought it was ridiculous.
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    MyFitnessPal.com Members

    tengles replied to Wisteria75's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Added both of you, BaileyRose and Booboofachi. Excited to have new friends
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    so whendo/ did you have your surgery,

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    uh oh..ladies help!!

    tengles replied to NicksWifey's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I have an IUD and have not have my period in a year and half. I hope that as I lose weight I do not get it back. Kinda nice not having it.
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    The End of Summer Challenge

    tengles replied to size10again's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I'm at 190.6, able to fit into my favorite size 18, but still real tight. Some size 16 fit great, go figure. Exercise goal was not quite met, but still did okay. Been busy with church functions. Diet is still getting cleaned up. Personal goal good.
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    I have size 20's that are to big, a size 20 that is I can get on but it's tight, a size 18 that is also pretty tight and two size 16's that fit great! talk about size ranges.
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    My energy went up and my back pain almost none. I was banded on June 30. I could barely walk up stairs without exhaustion but now I can run up the stairs. So keep your head up and know that as the weight comes off, energy will increase. Tanya
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    The End of Summer Challenge

    tengles replied to size10again's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Sorry so Late, weight 191.6, Excercise goal met, Diet goal not met, personal goal half way met (weigh myself every other to three days).
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    Has anyone had increased bruising since being banded? My legs and arms are full of bruising that I have no idea where they come from. I have been prone to bruising in the past but not like this. Also what can I take, if anything, to prevent or reduce the bruises. Thanks ahead of time. Tanya
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    Carbonated Drinks

    tengles replied to Collister's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I was told by my surgeon to use diet coke to get unstuck. I have done this a few times and not only did it work great I was also able to get that taste of soda. Of course do not get stuck just to have soda, . But just two sips is enough to satisfy me. I buy the small cans so I do not waste so much. Good luck on your bubbly experiment.
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    The End of Summer Challenge

    tengles replied to size10again's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Up a pound today from last week. Weight today is 193. Agreed that my weekend was bad. But today is a new beginning.
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    I had my first fill on August 3rd and still feel no restriction. I fact I feel like I am hungry all the time lately. I am so worried that I stretched my pouch. My PA stressed only eating a cup of food at a sitting and yet I'm still so hungry. I am hoping that my next fill in Sept will help give me some kind of restriction.
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    Vitamins!

    tengles replied to Stacey H's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I take Flintstones with iron. :-) they taste pretty good and are chewable. I'm scared to take gummies thinking they will get stuck. I do like the Bariatric Advantage calcium crystals and the iron. I hated the calcium chewables. They tasted like chalk.
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    Do you ever feel like a fraud?!

    tengles replied to oldiebutgoodie2's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    For us bandsters this definantly not easy. We will always have to watch what we eat & exercise. The battle against fat will be forever. Thinking of this I enjoy compliments for the work I am doing. I know it can be hard for some but we are beautiful women taking charge of our futures.
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    Any one from Minnesota that would have great places to eat out?
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    Sugar free gum and hard candies??

    tengles replied to stevoinfranklin's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    My Dr says no candy or gum because it causes you to salivate and I guess that is not good. Not sure why.

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