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Xiansalgado's Before and After Pics
xianlenore added images to a gallery album in Before and After Lap Band Photos
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From the album: Xiansalgado's Before and After Pics
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From the album: Xiansalgado's Before and After Pics
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From the album: Xiansalgado's Before and After Pics
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Trader Joe's is a great place for lapbanders
xianlenore replied to surfmama's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Turkey meatballs, light string cheese, hummus, bell peppers, salmon burgers, edamame, low calorie lemonade, chicken satay, apples, baby carrots, jumbo scallops, laughing cow light cheeses, should I go on? I love Trader Joe's. <3 -
From the album: Xiansalgado's Before and After Pics
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From the album: Xiansalgado's Before and After Pics
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Same problem here. I was banded in September 2011 and had some complications due to a liver biopsy that was done at the same time. I didn't want to eat or even look at food for the first month, thus losing a lot more weight than expected. I lost 38 pounds from Sept. 14th to Nov. 8th (today), but my arms are sagging, my thighs, and my belly. I don't want plastic surgery, but I don't know what to do with the extra skin. I'm 29 and everyone is trying to encourage me with saying, "you're still young", " you can't tell", and so on...
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not over eating anymore but.....
xianlenore replied to glowormvl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Shopping and Sex! Shopping because I can fit into a size 12, as opposed to pre-surgery, where I couldn't fit my legs into a size 18. And sex because I just feel better about myself. I cannot wait for my man to come home -
I was banded on____since then I have lost____!
xianlenore replied to extraonme's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Started pre-op diet August 17th, lost 22 lbs. Had procedure on September 14th, lost 38, total for 60lbs! The best decision ever. -
BEST tasting protein shake?
xianlenore replied to Allisonmscott86's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Otter Pops are these yummy Popsicles that come in different yummy flavors..haha. But it's awful because the after taste hits you like dry Protein hay. Right after surgery my doctor ordered Clear liquids for 4 days, so I was forced to drink Isopure. Every time I tried to drink it I would gag and gag. Eventually I mixed it in with sugar free drinks or G2 and it made it "ok". -
BEST tasting protein shake?
xianlenore replied to Allisonmscott86's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Definitely, absolutely, NOT Isopure, Zero Carb, 40g of protein. The initial taste brings familiarity of Otter Pops, the aftertaste, I cannot begin to describe how awful it is. As I'm typing, I'm gagging. -
Liquid Diet Before Lap Band Surgery?
xianlenore replied to Tulip16's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Mine is a four week diet, currently on the 3rd week, which consists of broth,16oz of juice, 2 protein drinks, 3 servings of dairy (one serving of Greek yogurt), at least 64 ounces of water, 2 no sugar added Fudgesicles, sugar free Popsicles, and diet juices or drinks. It's pretty hard, but I've already lost 20lbs. My surgery is scheduled for September 14th. -
September Bandsters
xianlenore replied to winifred76's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Autumn, good luck with your pre-op diet, you're starting Thursday right? I've lost 15lbs since the 17th of August, hopefully another 10 before surgery. Keep me updated, good luck! -
I was just approved for the lap band earlier this month, my surgery is scheduled for September 14th, but I just started the pre-op diet on the 17th of August, for a total of four weeks! Anyone ever heard of this? I'm down 5lbs in 3 days. It was explained to me that the reason for the pre-op diet (not the reason for the length) is to shrink the liver and abdominal area and to show commitment to the program. But, on average I see 1-2 weeks, not 4! I am very motivated and excited, but I just wanted to know if anyone else has gone through this. I'm 5'6.5 and as of now I weigh 246 (starting was 251). Thanks for your input!
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September Bandsters
xianlenore replied to winifred76's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm new to this website but after 10 months of fighting with my insurance I finally got my date: September 14th! I just started my four week pre-op diet yesterday, has anyone ever heard of a four week pre-op diet? I've lost 2lbs already! But, it's going to be tough, liquids, protein shakes, jello, juice, Greek yogurt (that's about it!) It's been a tough two days -
From the album: Xiansalgado's Before and After Pics