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thebandedman

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    Couch 2 5k

    I moved my starting day to January 1st. Wife wants to register for a run at the end of March. We'll be ready. TBM
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    Fitbit Or Bodybug?

    I use the BodyBugg S smartphone version. It does what I need it to do. TBM
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    Facebook?

    I'm Bandedman Ytube on Facebook.
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    Couch 2 5k

    I'll be starting couch to 5K on January 3rd. I've been doing some tests of day one of the program using different smartphone apps to see which app works best for me. I've noticed it is way easier to do on the elliptical than on the treadmill or outdoors . TBM
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    What Did You Eat Today?

    I was banded 10/25/11. Today I had: Breakfast - Tuna fish with Miracle Whip light lunch - Beef 90/10, Pinto Beans, low fat cheese, salsa in low carb Tortilla Snack - Turkey Pepperoni dinner Taco meat 90/10 with low fat cheese, salsa, and jalapeno (Taco Salad) Total of 1012 calories for the day. TBM
  6. My dress shoes are now too big. I will have to replace them. TBM
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    Substituting Soda After Lap Band Surgery ?

    I drink mostly green tea as it's supposed to aid in weight loss. Mix a little Splenda and it is a fine drink. TBM
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    December 60 Mile Walk Challenge

    I started on the first in anticipation of the December Challenge. TBM
  9. I also had a stuck scale but I could see I was getting thinner. I reviewed my exercise and food logs and noticed I was eating more carbs that I realized. On 12/4/11 I made my carb limit 50 grams a day, trying to stay below 40 grams a day, and I have lost weight everyday this week. I must control the carbs else they will control me . TBM
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    Newly Lap Banded

    Congrats and welcome to Bandster land. Follow your post-op instructions and a heating pad helps with shoulder pain. TBM
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    How many carbs are you eating per day?

    I set a max of 50 grams of carbs per day and try to stay at 40 grams or below. TBM
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    Finally Made It To Onderland

    Wonderful! Enjoy the reward from all your hard work. Stay healthy TBM
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    Just Banded

    Congrats and welcome to Bandster land. Take care of yourself and follow doctor's instructions. Hope you find new employment soon. TBM
  14. Congrats, rest when you're not doing your walks. Take care of you, heating pad is good on the shoulder when the gas pains come. Enjoy your new journey. TBM
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    Hi Everyone Banded - 10/27/2011

    I was banded 10/25/11 and am starting week 6 solid foods today. I'm shocked it takes me so long to get hungry. My weight loss has stalled even with increased exercise. I know I have another week of healing but I got used to seeing those numbers decrease every day . I consume 1000 - 1100 calories per day and average a 2900 calorie burn per my BodyBugg. I am shrinking in areas so I know my body is making changes . TBM
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    October Bandsters!!!

    I was banded on 10/25/11 so I have no fill yet and not sure if I'll need one in 11 days which is my 1st opportunity. I sampled what I wanted on Thanksgiving, gained a pound and burned it off in the gym Friday. Just got home home a great workout at the gym this morning to complete my 210 exercise minutes per week. I continue to be amazed at how well my band is working and that four small meals a day keep me satisfied. TBM
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    Onederland! I Finally Made It!!

    Congrats on the weight loss and the medical non scale victories. Your hard work and dedication have been rewarded. TBM
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    Happy Thanksgiving

    Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Enjoy your time with family and friends. Eat well, Protein first, and chew well . TBM
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    Thanksgiving With The Lap Band

    I plan to try a little of each my favorites and not have to beach myself after dinner like in past years. I'm the cook so I know what I put in the food and which are the healthiest. My ham is done and I had some of it with an egg in a Breakfast burrito. That was a 261 calorie and 24 Protein meal. Looking forward to a little pecan pie. The first real sweet since my pre-op diet . TBM
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    Gas Pains Help after Lap Band Surgery

    Day five was the worst gas pain for me then it eased up. Walking does help. Also keep a heating pad on your shoulder when resting and take your pain meds as needed. I used more pain med for my shoulder than for any of the stomach incisions. TBM
  21. I'm four weeks post op and have healed enough and lost enough weight to be able to feel my port under my skin with my fingers. It does not stick out or hurt or anything like that. TBM
  22. Welcome to the bandster family. Take it easy, walk as you can, and follow your post-op instructions. Heating pad on the shoulder helps with the gas pain. You should be feeling pretty good in a week. TBM
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    Jawbone Up

    If you are using the new Jawbone Up to track your fitness activity maybe we can all form a team and help keep each other motivated. You wear the Up device on your wrist and it syncs to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. TBM

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