Nikki Riviotta
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Me Too!
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Well I am only a year out but I am still working on that last 31 STUBBORN pounds. I will join ya!
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Got a small fill today. He added .3 ccs to my band. Hopefully that will help jump start my weight loss again cause boy am I getting frustrated, with all work and no results
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Got a small fill today. He added .3 ccs to my band. Hopefully that will help jump start my weight loss again cause boy am I getting frustrated, with all work and no results
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Not so much as an ounce off my weight this week
How is this possible, I know in cardio ALONE this week I burned 2050 calories, plus my strength training for 1 hour 2 days this week! Oh well time to look over the calories and figure out what I need to do to get this blasted scale moving! -
Not so much as an ounce off my weight this week
How is this possible, I know in cardio ALONE this week I burned 2050 calories, plus my strength training for 1 hour 2 days this week! Oh well time to look over the calories and figure out what I need to do to get this blasted scale moving! -
A Reminder To Make You Smile :)
Nikki Riviotta posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I saw this and it was very uplifting and a great reminder of what we are all here trying to do, we all have our up and downs, but we are here for the exact same purpose...to change our lives. So next time you get down on yourself because the scale hasnt moved in a couple of weeks, or even a couple of months, or you start to reach for cookies or what ever your guilty pleasure may be, for me it is ice cream (for the the 3rd time this week)instead of reaching for fruit or string cheese (or your favorite healthy snack) think of this photo, and remember what you did this for. YOU! to be a better, healthier YOU! I am thankful that I found this forum. It has helped in so many ways. I don't feel like I am alone in the daily struggles we all face, even after WLS. So here is me, giving back because I am sure, like me, there is someone out there that needs to see this right at this exact moment. Lots of Love and Good luck to each and every one of you on this journey! -
Need Your Opinion
Nikki Riviotta replied to waitingpatiently's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I noticed a difference in my first fill. I started getting hiccups and burps while eating. I called my doc and he said I wasn't chewing good enough. So I started chewing my food really good. I have found that I am extremely sensative with my fills. I have only gotten to 5cc and was so restricted I threw up every meal. Just have the doc start off slow with you fills, like just adding 1cc at a time maybe less and I think you would be fine to get your fill before your cruise, just remember to eat slowly and chew VERY good and you will be great! Have fun on your cruise! We are going for one in June and I am totally stoked for it! -
Weigh in day tomorrow...Really hoping all my hard work this past couple of weeks shows in the scale! Fingers crossed!
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Weigh in day tomorrow...Really hoping all my hard work this past couple of weeks shows in the scale! Fingers crossed!
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Need Encouragement From People That Understand
Nikki Riviotta posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Today is my one year anniversary for being banded. Today being Wed is also my weekly weigh in day. I have been closely watching what I eat, and exercising, but the weight is just not coming off. I seem to fluctuate between 177 and 182.. it is so frustrating. My main goal was to be down 100 pounds by my anniversary date which would put me at 150. I have worked hard to try to accomplish that, but as I told my husband (who is completely supportive, yet I think he gets tired of it hearing it) That I am stuck in 180 hell because I have been in the 180 range since October. I know I have come a long way, unfortunately I am a person that wants things NOW, lol I am not very patient. So if anyone has any words of encouragement, that might help me through todays depressed state of mind, it would definately be appreciated. -
This is a positive twist on my needing encouragement post earlier today. Thank you for those that helped to lift my spirits. Today is my 1 year Bandiversary! I am down 73 pounds. There have been a lot of ups and down through out this year and by no means has it been easy. I have had about 3 platueas and even a small yo yo around the holidays (Dang Christmas cookies) but I really have worked hard and am proud of what I have accomplished! So happy Bandiversary to me!!! I made a new before and after photo, my before taken the day before surgery and my after I asked my daughter to help me with this afternoon and WOW what difference it makes when it is right there in your face!
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What To Do Next When You're A Lapband Failure? :/
Nikki Riviotta replied to Erin18's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I am sure you can get them on you tube and walmart also sells them, I believe they are between $7 and $10. Good luck to you! Sounds like you are coming up with a plan! please keep us informed! -
That Darn Last 15 Lbs - Now I Know What All The Skinny People Talked About...
Nikki Riviotta replied to marfar7's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
YES!!!!! I am down to my last 25-30 pounds give or take and MAN it can be such a drag! but then the wonderful people on this site remind me of how far I have come, I am so glad to have stumbled across this site a few months ago, I have found so much support her! WAY TO GO on getting to 144! 145 is where I want to be, but 150 is my next mini goal. Good luck on getting to your 135, you have come this far you will get there! -
What To Do Next When You're A Lapband Failure? :/
Nikki Riviotta replied to Erin18's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
FIrst off YOU ARE NOT A FAILURE! You have simply fallen off the wagon, or the beaten path and need to dust yourself off and get back on, slowly. Starting with getting help with your stress and depression, that alone will hurt your weight loss. The call your lapband doctor and go see him, embarrassed or not, trust me you will not be the first to come in that has fallen off the wagon. You can do this. You just have to get over this hurdle. I am studying nutrition and wellness right now and a couple of the best stress relieving things to do is yoga or pilates. Get a video and a yoga mat a couple of 3-5 pound weights and when you get home from class MAKE yourself do it, you will thank yourself in the long run. You can do this and you can make it happen for yourself, but FIRST you MUST believe in YOU! Feel free to add me if you like, i can do my best to help and encourage you along as much as I can. Good luck to you! I have faith that you can turn this around for yourself! -
Need Encouragement From People That Understand
Nikki Riviotta replied to Nikki Riviotta's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thank you oh and yes I have my next appointment on April 10th i believe i am going to ask for a slight fill. -
Need Encouragement From People That Understand
Nikki Riviotta replied to Nikki Riviotta's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thank you everyone for your words of encouragement! It really did help get me over my hump for today. I tend to get this way when its weigh in day and the scale did not move my way. It really has been a great year and I am proud of how far I have come. I really am to hard on myself a lot of the time, sometimes that is good and sometimes that is bad, in todays case, it was bad. I put together a new before and after photo and boy did that ever list my spirits! Thank you again and much love to you all! -
Completely Devistated....vent
Nikki Riviotta replied to Nikki Riviotta's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Yes there is a very good chance of skin breakdown, skin infections, sores and even yeast infections under the skin. I used to work as a CNA and I would see that type of thing all the time. So did include that in my appeal letter -
I will have agreat day! I have God on my side and he over rides any insurance company! He will take care of me! If he brings me to it, he will get me through it!
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I will have agreat day! I have God on my side and he over rides any insurance company! He will take care of me! If he brings me to it, he will get me through it!
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Completely Devistated....vent
Nikki Riviotta replied to Nikki Riviotta's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Thank you! I was told that our insurance denies the first time for lapband too, that the ones that appeal it show to be the ones that truly want it, and seems that may be true since they approved it with my appeal. I really hope that is the case here too. You are right God is good! He is my rock in all that I do and I really dont think he brought me this far to not be able to competley finish what I have started here. I also dont believe that he would want me to live in pain either especially when its this easy of a fix. I am a firm believer that if he brings you to it, he will get you through it Bless you and thank you for your kind words -
Completely Devistated....vent
Nikki Riviotta replied to Nikki Riviotta's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Thank you Cazzy! I dont plan to give up until I try everything Good luck to you as well! Show that insurance company who is boss! -
Utterly devistated. Insurance denied my panniculectomy surgery. Appeal letter sent today. Hoping they reconsider. I am tired of these nasty rashes
