SumthinsGottaGive
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Welcome to LBT!! You seem like you have a great personality and if you're open to it you will meet a lot of like minded people here! This site has been a Godsend for me! The people on here keep me so inspired and encouraged..a lot of times this site was the best part of my day! Please feel free to hit me up and ask any questions! Always here to help! =D
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you look amazing!! congrats!! -
loving life :) 141 lbs lighter...
SumthinsGottaGive commented on MelBigBoobsDubDueces's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
you look simply fantastic hun and you are just beaming!! congratulations! -
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SumthinsGottaGive commented on angie1920's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
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Sipping my chicken broth.. I wouldn't say I'm enjoying my liquid diet.. I'm enjoying the few pounds I dropped so far.. but I am feeling pretty good. Day six and no cheating (thanks to all the options I have).. Surgery next Thursday! Can't believe how quickly time is flying! Hope you all are well into a great week! =)
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115lbs Gone In About 9 Months With Lap Band Surgery!
SumthinsGottaGive replied to TracieR's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Fabulous!! You look amazing! A million congratulations on your success so far and all the best as you continue your journey!! Such an inspiration! -
Hello! Well many of you may know me..and many of you may not. I've been on LBT for about 4mths now (I think). A little of my back-story is: I've been researching LapBand since about January of this year. July I decided it was for me. I attended the seminar at the end of July. My first appointment w/my surgeon was September 1st (after rescheduling an August 4th appt.). Since then I've had a fitness appointment, 2 nutrition appointments, a psychological evaluation, an upper endoscopy, a Resting Metabolic Rate test, a bone density test, endless lab work (I'm tired of being stuck), been put on a Vitamin D regimen and had my yearly physical. I'm grateful that I am 100% healthy and I know a ton more about my body now than I did 4mths ago. I was submitted to insurance October 17th (a Monday and a little over a month after my initial appointment w/my surgeon) and received my approval letter October 21st (Friday). Since then, I've had follow-up lab work, after having finished my Vitamin D regimen (was 8 now is 33 =D), I've met w/my surgeon for the pre-op appointment, went to the hospital where I will be having my procedure and met w/the RN to discuss the surgery and had more lab work done there (like I said.. I'm tired of being stuck =/). I am going through insurance and thankfully that has been a very painless process. They only required a BMI of 40 or greater, a psychological evaluation and 5yrs weight history. I was approved on my first try. That is A LOT to go through in just 3 short months. Now granted, while I was in it, it felt like it was taking FOREVER!! But in retrospect, it was really a blink of an eye. But now I'm at a point where my mind is catching up to my circumstances and this surgery, this life changing event, is becoming so real. My surgery date is December 8th and as of November 24th (Thanksgiving Day) I have been on my liquid diet. Everything is going very well and so far I've not had any problems or outrageous cravings. I'm actually not hungry most of the time, which is extremely helpful since all I'm taking in is protein shakes, sugar free drinks and sugar free jell-o/yogurt. Everyday of being on this liquid diet is really bringing me closer and closer to the realization of the step I am about to take. I have never had surgery for anything and yes, I am a little scared. I think you'd have to be inhuman to not be, under those circumstances. More than anything I'm excited and ready to hit the ground running, but if I'm real with myself, I hope that I'm ready. Everything happened so fast and that's a blessing, but I've had very little time to actually process what's going on. I think I've spent more time thinking about the end result more than the process it takes to get there. So, at this point, I'm just trying to take mental inventory. Checking my reality-o-meter and making sure I have realistic expectations. Making sure I am truly ready to take on the task that will soon be set before me. I believe I am, but I need to make sure the switch is flipped mentally and emotionally. Because if I'm not real with me, I'm only setting myself up for failure. I know many of you that (may) read this have probably already gone through this same thing. I'm sure it will pass and I'll be fine. But I at least wanted to take a minute to put my thoughts down. I usually feel better once I've gotten things off my chest and writing is the best way for me to do that. I'm on my way and it won't be long now. I am so grateful for this site and all the helpful people that share their success stories. You all have played a big part in the confidence I have that I have made the right decision! I'll be sure to keep everyone posted! Thank you all for your continued encouragement!! Thanks for reading! -Mary-
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The war of weight loss is fought on the battelfield of the mind.... just a thought I had today when I found it very easy to say no to a piece of candy I would have normally eaten w/o a 2nd thought. ***Determined to Win***
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Congratulations!! This is very emotional journey.. I'm learning that all too well. I have not been banded yet..but am on my liquid diet and will be banded Dec. 8th. You are doing fantastic to even realize those things about yourself. Stay strong! You will do fabulous!! =D
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Day 3 of the liquid diet.. things are going well so far. It's fairly hard..but not has hard as it would be if I didn't have options. I think I bought just about everything on the list that I could have..from diet arizona tea to sugar free Jell-O and pudding to sugar free popsicles!! LoL..I knew monotony would be a downfall if I didn't give myself all the options I could. Hope everyone has a great weekend!! =)
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Rock on :D
SumthinsGottaGive commented on Spiritual Journey85's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
someone likes AC/DC lol... -
Me 2 years and almost 4 months after surgery :)
SumthinsGottaGive commented on Spiritual Journey85's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
you look fabulous! Congrats!! =D -
Liquid diet starts tomorrow.. I am going to eat a little something, but not stuff myself. I am so excited because that means 2wks from tomorrow I will be banded!! Hope you all have a fantastic, safe and Happy Thanksgiving!!! =D
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Approved For Lap Band Surgery!!!!
SumthinsGottaGive replied to jennie2183's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congratulations doll!! I know you're walking on sunshine! I was when I got mine! My surgery date is Dec. 8th! Did you get your date yet?? Please keep us posted on your progress!! All the best!! -
Question to pose to my LBT family: Have you ever told someone (pre or post op) that you were having or had lapband surgery and they asked you "Why?" I told a friend of mine this weeked and he asked me why I wanted to have surgery.. I really wanted to yell "Isn't it obvious!?!" I just don't understand why people pretend they don't see why I want/need surgery. I know I'm big..and so does everyone else. Oh well..maybe it's just me.. =)
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So exhausted!! 2 straight days of running around..appointments.. this process is so draining! Can't wait to be on the other side and banded already! Still excited!! Hope you all had a great week! Enjoy your weekends! =)
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Thank you! Well, it depends on what you mean for "pre-diet" .. pre-qualification diet or pre-op diet? I didn't have to do a pre-qualification diet (like a supervised diet) ..and I haven't started my pre-op diet yet. My surgery is Dec. 8th and my liquid diet starts Thanksgiving day. =x lol .. But it's going to be things like soups, jello, protien shakes, etc.
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Follow up lab work and bone density tests done this morning.. diet class this afternoon and then tomorrow is anesthesiologist/lab and pre-op appt. It's a lot but it's so worth it! Pre-op diet starts next Thursday (Thanksgiving day) and surgery Dec. 8th! Almost there..just gotta keep pushing! =D
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1st tattoo today.. wow.. didn't hurt.. just mildly uncomfortable. check out the pic! =) still a little confused on what to put on it..so far lotion is the consensus.. some people say carmex.. some say bacitracin. Kinda confusing..my friend sayd Aquaphador or Aveeno so I'm gonna get that and hope it's what I need. =)
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amanda
SumthinsGottaGive commented on amandalee33's gallery image in Before and After Lap Band Photos
Wow! Congratulations!! You look absolutely amazing! :thumbup: -
27 days til my surgery! Things have been slowing down a little, but I'm guessing that will turn around very soon. A little sick today..staying home trying to beat it before it gets too bad. Other than that, things are well. Hope you all are doing well! =)
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Looking fantastic!! -
Bah! Soo ready!! LOL! Tomorrow is exactly 30 days til my surgery.. woohoo!! =D Let the countdown begin!
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Took my last Vitamin D pill today.. now back to the doc's office for follow up lab worK, bone density test and diet class on the 16th. More lab work w/anesthesiologist and pre-op appt w/my surgeon on the 17th. Then my liquid diet starts Thanksgiving day..lol..what luck! hahaha! O well..I'm ready to hit the ground running! Hope you all are having a fabulous weekend! =]
