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mandagay

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  1. mandagay

    Could I Need An Unfill?

    U have had a fill already?
  2. mandagay

    Fill Am I Too Tight

    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...
  3. mandagay

    Slow Weight Loss

    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
  4. mandagay

    Swimming After The Band.

    My dr said 4 weeks for me
  5. mandagay

    April Bandsters!

    Uve been doing so well with the cals and exercise. U are almost there!! Ur gonna do fabulous
  6. mandagay

    Fill Am I Too Tight

    When I had fill taken out they told me 24 liquid diet
  7. I was on all liquids plus yogurt for two weeks. Lost 26 lbs
  8. mandagay

    When Can I Go To The Gym

    U should get dr Clearence first. Don't want to damage anything
  9. Walmart is non union but they will give u the time with a dr note. U should just do it! Everyone is right
  10. mandagay

    It's Like Running In Sand

    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!!
  11. mandagay

    Carb Question

    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
  12. mandagay

    First Fill

    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!
  13. mandagay

    April Bandsters!

    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
  14. mandagay

    April Bandsters!

    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!
  15. mandagay

    Is Vomiting Dangerous

    My dr said when u have a stuck episode u should go on liquids for 24 hrs after
  16. 1100 hundred cals and 15 carbs is good! I'm not saying anything about ur food choices but those numbers are good
  17. mandagay

    Fill Am I Too Tight

    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.
  18. mandagay

    Fill Am I Too Tight

    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.
  19. 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!
  20. mandagay

    Fill Am I Too Tight

    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!
  21. mandagay

    Banded Yesterday

    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
  22. mandagay

    Nipple piercing

    Lol @ b52
  23. mandagay

    Need To Shrink My Liver **help**

    Losing weight is what makes the liver shrink also no carbs. Something about ketosis I believe
  24. mandagay

    Not Experiencing What Most Banders Experience

    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

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