M0Mof3NC
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Will Be Banded No More
M0Mof3NC replied to SlimChickadee's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congratulations! I got my call on Monday. I go July 9 for Pre-Op and Surgery July 22, can't wait! -
I received the Cigna notice today requesting more information from my surgeon. Praying they are on it quickly and approval is received soon!
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I'm just curious what people's perception is and where they see their ultimate goal. I'm 5'4" tall and started my weight loss journey at 245 lbs and a size 20. I'm currently 179 lbs and a size 14. I originally thought my goal would be about 140 but now I'm not sure. Just curious what people's goals are/were. Did you meet them or are you a work in progress still? If you met original goal did you stop there? Lose more? If you can, provide starting weight/size and then weight/size for goal or current. I think I'd like to be about a size 6/8. I don't like super skinny and don't think I'd look right being just skin and bone. Right now, I'm celebrating being labeled only Overweight and no longer Obese. Congrats everyone on your success and keep up the good work in your journey!
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My husband needed my help bringing in some furniture the other night and he said get your little ass over here...I just couldn't stop smiling, he said LITTLE!
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how long did everyone wait after LB to get pregnant
M0Mof3NC replied to ARLinda's topic in Pregnancy with Weight Loss Surgery
I'm 11 months post op and ttc, haven't told doc yet but have appointment on Thursday. I was on depo and didn't get my last shot that was due April 1. With my first two kids I was not banded (and only gained 11 lbs with first and 18 with second) but after depo shot it took me 5 months to become regular and conceive so I'm hoping to get a positive sometime between June and August of this year. -
1st year anniversary approaching
M0Mof3NC replied to ☠carolinagirl☠'s topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
You'll be fine! I've felt like a bit of a failure for my Doc, I mean, nothing spectacular as far as weight loss but on the other hand I remind myself in 6 years of meds/dieting/starving/working out I couldn't break the 200 mark and my weight just kept creeping up. I'm finally seeing results and feel great. An anniversary won't be stopping me from getting healthier and in that I will always consider this sucessful! I'm hoping to be around 170/175 by anniversary...counting down! Good luck everyone! -
Wheres My June Bandsters??
M0Mof3NC replied to mcuevas's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
How's everyone been doing? I'm down almost 50 pounds. It's been slow but steady. -
II got on the scale this morning and it said184...now I know I didn't lose 20+ pounds this week. So I call my husband and he said he couldn't get it to work so he stomped it. SMH, men! Guess I'll get a new scalle tonight and weigh in tomorrow.
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Post Surgery: Why Am I Seeing More And More Surgeons Put Saline In The Band At The Time Of Surgery?
M0Mof3NC replied to marketingdude's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I didn't know until my first fill on August 1 that my surgeon had put 4 cc's in my 10 cc band during surgery. On August 1 I got a 1 cc fill and today got another 1 cc fill so I'm up to 6 cc...so far so good. -
Wheres My June Bandsters??
M0Mof3NC replied to mcuevas's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Just wanted to check in and see how everyone is doing? I'm two months post op (Surgery 6/21/12) and I'm down 23.4 lbs from my all time high and have lost 12 inches since surgery! I don't see the scale moving quite as quickly as I'd hoped but my clothes are certainly feeling better. I've had a few people notice which is an absolutely great feeling. I currently have 5 cc in my 10 cc band and have had good restriction for almost a month now. Hoping to see Onderland by October 1!!! -
What Do I Do About Work??
M0Mof3NC replied to lookinfwd's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I told my employer I was having a minor surgical procedure. The next week they wanted to go out to eat after a meeting and I was on mushies so I told them I had a hernai repaired and was having a hard time keeping things down. I ended up having a hernia repaired during surgery so it wasn't a total lie but I don't want the questions or evil looks if I don't lose as quickly as people think I should. -
On Your First Fill, How Many Cc's Did You Get?
M0Mof3NC replied to ☠carolinagirl☠'s topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I evidently had 4 cc put in during Surgery, they put 1 cc in on my first fill on 8/1. I'm definately feeling restriction now. I'm able to drink fine but when I eat about 5 spoonfulls is max. -
So this weekend made one month post op. I've lost 8.3 lbs since surgery and 6 inches -- 2 around my waist! I've been working out so hopefully I won't have a lot of excess skin!
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So this weekend made one month post op. I've lost 8.3 lbs since surgery and 6 inches -- 2 around my waist! I've been working out so hopefully I won't have a lot of excess skin!
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Having a pretty good day. Weigh in was down over 2 lbs and have Bunco tonight so 11 of my friends are coming over, should be a good day!
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I Want To Tell Everybody About The Band!!
M0Mof3NC replied to puppyphat's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
My Grandma is like the only "skinny" one in the family and every time I saw her it was like she had to tell me I looked 5 or 10 lbs heavier. One day I wore a dress and my 4 year old asked me if I was a princess, I was flattered even though I knew I didn't look anything like a princess. Next day I wore a shirt and shorts and my son asked me if I was a princess. He grabbed the corner of my shirt and said "No, you're a cow" and even though he's 4 and completely has no idea how that relates to weight or size, it was just the fact that the shirt was black and white that he said that but it really hurt my feelings. I looked in the mirror crying that night just thinking he was right and I had to do something. I'd tried all kinds of diets, phentermine, and was even walking 5 miles a day and the smallest I could get was still a size 16/18 at 203 lbs. I'd now crept up to 230 so I started looking into lapband. I discussed it with my husband who I expected to shoot me down but he was all for it if it made me happy so I was banded on 6/21. This past Wednesday I saw a friend of mine I hadn't seen in about 6 weeks and she noticed--my first NSV! When she asked what I was doing I told her LAPBAND. I don't want to push it on anyone but if they ask I'm more than willing to share! -
I have all the blinds closed and it's so dark and cool inside I want to be lazy, but I think I'll whip out some Leslie Sansone and walk a bit while kids nap.
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BandedBecca on my fitness pal, I'm going to add you all as well! I'm two weeks post op and just started solids and working out, I need someone kicking my butt if I don't follow through! Look forward to getting to know you all!
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A little bummed. When I weighed in this morning I'm one pound more than last week
I know it's the healing phase but I don't want to see scale going back up!
