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Everything posted by mandagay
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U have had a fill already?
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Well I went back for my fill today (they removed my first fill after only four days because of horrible heart burn last Friday and wanted to let my pouch "rest"). When the dr came in to see me instead of promised fill he decided I need to get an upper GI with barium to make sure I am not slipped or herniated. I am so frustrated! Got my band 3-1-12 and have yet to be filled. Uggg this white knuckle crap is getting on my last nerve! I have a wedding in two weeks! I wanted to have lost some weight at least! Ok there's my rant. Just frustrated...
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Slow Weight Loss
mandagay replied to BandedNeakyMinx12's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
U could use egg plant in the place of noodles. It is amazingly good and other than the shape, u can't really tell a difference -
My dr said 4 weeks for me
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Uve been doing so well with the cals and exercise. U are almost there!! Ur gonna do fabulous
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When I had fill taken out they told me 24 liquid diet
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Curious As To How Much People Have Lost With Their Pre Op Liquid Diet.
mandagay replied to Brttnyj89's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was on all liquids plus yogurt for two weeks. Lost 26 lbs -
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When Can I Go To The Gym
mandagay replied to iriegirl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
U should get dr Clearence first. Don't want to damage anything -
Time Off Work After The Surgery.-True Results Gave Me False Information.
mandagay replied to Boniluuu's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Walmart is non union but they will give u the time with a dr note. U should just do it! Everyone is right -
It's Like Running In Sand
mandagay replied to MWoods1964's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I agree that u should appeal and have them reprocess the claim. I worked as an adjuster for UHC and I can tell u that what isn't processed in India is processed by someone just out of training. The more experienced people handle the reprocesses. Call them and tell them it isn't right and have them reprocess it. Good luck!! -
I think when Adkins first came out it was 20 but just in the first stage. It's almost impossible to keep it at that unless absolutely all u eat is meat and cheese
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That's nice they took u down to X-ray. They just stab and stab til they find it on me! I had 15-20 stab marks last time and was bruised almost to my belly button. The nurse had to bring in more lidocaine. They gave me 8 or more shots of that! I was sooo sore!
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Hmmm on the soup I would probably look up vegetable beef soup and record what looked closest to what I had then look up macaroni noodles cooked plain and add how much of that I had. Some of it is guess work but I always try to over guesstimate a bit. It just gives me perspective otherwise it's so easy to not realize how much u r eating
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Hey girls. I was banded 3-1-12 and first of all, u don't know what u can and can't eat. Everyone is different. U may be able to eat anything with no problems but more importantly, when they weight starts coming off and those cute sexy clothes start zipping up easily, r u gonna give a crap about food ur not eating??? U can do this. Mind over matter!! We r all here to encourage each other! U can also download "myfitnesspal" where most of r friends and can keep each other accountable! (Manda gay is my user name over there). We are doing something that is going to change us forever in a VERY GOOD WAY!! Feel free to message me with any questions or concerns. U r on ur way!
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My dr said when u have a stuck episode u should go on liquids for 24 hrs after
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New To The Low Carbs And Need Help, Please!!
mandagay replied to Marla290's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
1100 hundred cals and 15 carbs is good! I'm not saying anything about ur food choices but those numbers are good -
I ate tums like candy and the reason I waited four days to call is cause I kept hoping it would get better! I tried to sleep sitting up but it just hurt too much.
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I felt fine for four days before I had any problems. It was four days later it started and when I say heartburn I'm taking heartburn so severe I didn't sleep for three days! I couldn't eat anything and even sipping hot beverages was hard for me. My dr told me never to wait that long to call as I could cause damage or slippage.
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What And How Much Should I Be Eating?
mandagay replied to tracies's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I used to be concerned about throwing stuff out but then I realized who cares! Throwing stuff out is much better than consuming it!! If it isn't something u can wrap up for later then be happy it's in the trash instead of ur belly! -
The same thing happened to me except mine didn't tighten until four days after the fill. The heartburn was insane! I waited three days to call my dr thinking it would get better. He took all my fill out to let the band rest. I go back tomorrow (4 days later) to get another fill. I heard on here that u should take a really large drink of water to test your fill. I had never thought of that but u can bet I will be doing it from now on!
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Banded Yesterday
mandagay replied to johnnycantrock's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I shower after 24 hours. Per my post op instructions, just let the soapy water run over my belly. Don't rub or wash them -
Need To Shrink My Liver **help**
mandagay replied to new beginnings03's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Losing weight is what makes the liver shrink also no carbs. Something about ketosis I believe -
Not Experiencing What Most Banders Experience
mandagay replied to AngieKardash's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Dumping isn't supposed to be typical with the band and if u are eating tiny bite, chewing well and not taking too large bites pbing shouldn't be happening either. Maybe u r just doing everything right! Some people can eat anything as long as they follow the above rules