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Bandiversary - My 1 Year Video :)
meyouus replied to lifeisjustbeginning2011's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Wow, I'm not only impressed with your dedication to success, but with your video making skills! Very nice! Best of luck with your continuing success'.... -
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meyouus replied to meyouus's topic in Website Assistance & Suggestions
I can't quote, use smileys, use bold, underline, etc. My cursor won't move half the time. Can't use specific text's or colors. My computer is fine everywhere else but on LBT. And it was fine on LBT until a few weeks ago. SOMEONE HELP ME! -
Wow, my topic window is SO messed up! Can't find Alex or anyone to help me. It works fine on LBT's sister board, VSG. Hm.
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<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//IETF//DTD HTML 2.0//EN"> <HTML><HEAD> <TITLE>400 Bad Request</TITLE> </HEAD><BODY> <H1>Bad Request</H1> There was an error in your request. <HR> <I>(none)</I> </BODY></HTML> Well Hello Mis73! I like seeing you around here! Yeah, you're so right about whatever surgery you chose, it's still up to you. And it is up to me, and I'm doing it, so far. I was just wondering if anyone lost 100 pounds or more withing the first year and a half. Looking for more hope to add to the will I have now.
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Revision Questions To Help Me Decide?
meyouus replied to meyouus's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
CowgirlJane, THANK YOU. You helped put things into perspective for me. I really, really needed that! I will be discussing this whole thing in detail with my surgeon, especially my concerns with my knees and infection. He's a really cool, experienced surgeon,,,I trust him as much as one can trust a surgeon. I'll be re-reading your post's to keep me in line. You made me feel better, consider yourself appreciated! -
Protein Shakes Enough For A Breakfast Meal?
meyouus replied to meyouus's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Well Thank You All! I will have to buy some Protein powder to start this whole shake thing. I am not hungry in the morning and am sick of making myself eggs all the time (for breakfast). I'll check this site for ideas... http://www.theworldaccordingtoeggface.com. There are SO many! And I've noticed people's Protein Powder preference is as individual as each person is. Thanks for the info people, it feels good to hear from you. -
I enjoy my coffee, decaf every day. My nut says to only use FF 1/2 + 1/2. I seriously miss my flavor syrups though. I hear there are SF ones, but I don't know if they would taste as good. I also drink in moderation. My problem is I miss my DD iced coffee w/mocha. So, I make it at home. Here's a secret I'm going to tell you all...don't laugh... I saved my lg iced coffee cups from drive thru's and put my iced coffee in them, to make me feel like it was from a drive thru. Silly, but it works for me.
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meyouus replied to meyouus's topic in Website Assistance & Suggestions
OK, I tried that, doesn't work. It comes up "normal" for a split second then fades away. -
Protein Shakes Enough For A Breakfast Meal?
meyouus replied to meyouus's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
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Protein Shakes Enough For A Breakfast Meal?
meyouus replied to meyouus's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Will your results above apply to me? I was banded in 07, and am unfilled. I'm on the South Beach Diet until I see my posse at the hospital next week. I don't know if I'll be filled or discuss other options for WLS. I LOVE your ideas for shakes! Have you ever checked out http://www.the worldaccordingtoeggface.com? She has a massive list of shake ideas. -
Lissa, I now understand what you meant. You are 100% right. I just have to wait until I see my posse ( ) to ask more questions. I can't wait until next week! Thanks a heap for your ever lovin care! Polly
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Lissa, I must not be searching right, I came up with my own post's. I searched "Tiffykins", found nothing on leaks, but sure enjoyed the photo's of her family! WOW, what beautiful people! She does sound very happy. I have an appt with my WLClinic next week, I will definately be bringing up the sleeve. I've read almost every post in the Band to Sleeve section here. The journey sounds very difficult and unpleasant, but people nevertheless are pleased with their Sleeve. The longevity of my knee's is greatly reduced by the wear and tear I put on them with my weight alone. Part of why the Sleeve piques my interest. My surgeon said they should last 20 yrs under the best circumstances. I'm hoping for 10-15 yrs. You mentioned..."If that happens, you'll be in the same place as you would be post-revision with an infection." - I'm not sure what you mean? Knee revision or Sleeve revision? Lissa, thanks SO much for trying to help me out here! I was hoping I'd find some help!
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Thank you CowgirlJane and Wheetsin, Based on just the information you have given me, I am very close to not opting for this revision. The reason I ask about leaks is because I have two knee replacements. KR's are funny, if you get an infection in your body, it goes straight to the prosthesis'. Antibiotics help if the infection is caught early. But since leaks can go unnoticed for so long, it could mean that the knee would have to be taken back out and redone. Recovery from a knee replacement is bad, but recovering from a revision is worse. These leaks sound like they're brutal on the system! Why would anyone go for this revision when the possibility of leaks are so real? For my health, and for longer usage of my new knees, I have to lose over 150 pounds, the sooner the better. Now I'm not sure what to do.
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What is that little black, diagonal thing under some of the forum topic titles? I'm stumped. Silly me!
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Lissa, mine might be a ResMed (my husband is sleeping so I can't go check but I can tell you that my cpap is about the size of a loaf of whole grain bread. Then there's the long tubing and the mask. It fits into a custom made bag. When I fly, I leave the bag at home and pack the cpap into my carry on, with a bit of room to spare. My husband has one too, thank goodness! Saved my marriage the gentle hum of the machines lulls us to sleep. Doesn't help much in the romance department though, we look like Darth Vader! I've never had a problem keeping the mask on, and I used to roll all over. My husband's sometimes moves off his nose and the air escapes with a little noise, but I just nudge him, he fixes it and off to sleep we go. It all depends on the type of mask you're fitted with. BTW, I've never heard of a BiPap, what is it?
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I was told the same thing when I was Banded 5 years ago. My sleep apnea was/is very bad and my cpap is my best friend. I can't sleep without it! I had two major surgeries in the last year, and had to bring my cpap to the hospital with me. They don't want you having a stroke or dying. The cpap is not that bad. I don't use the humidifier anymore, too cumbersome, especially with travel.
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mkardh, I am only Banded right now. I'm seriously looking into being sleeved, but haven't been sleeved yet. I'm trying to learn about leaks, because that is a big concern of mine and don't know if it needs to be. Someone help?
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I've been a cook in several food service locations (banks, schools, etc.) and my husband the same, for all of our lives. It is true that the management in these restaurants want to fill you up with "filler". It's cheaper, easier to prepare and makes you feel like you've had a satisfying meal experience. What the public wants is processed, quick, cheap food. I've tried to offer healthy alternatives and so has my hubby, but people will say they want healthy, but never actually order it. And children, it's very scary to me how they are being brought up to think those foods and in large sizes, is normal. People want junk. And as long as the public pays the mighty dollar, junk it will be. It's funny how being on the South Beach Diet and being banded has changed my food experiences at restaurants. I, too eat small portions and ask for no this or that. And yes, I've had a waitress or two ask me if the food was ok. I like Mis73's response, I'm going to try that one! If only they'd pile 2 Cups of veggies sans butter on my plate, I'd be happy as a bug in a rug. (Did I just say that? ) Even my husband's stomach has shrunk just eating some of what I do. I guess now I'm a cheap date! LOL
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Thank you Alex! I can sleep better now.
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I make mock Buffalo Wings that are superb alone or on a salad. Very, very simple.... Cut chicken breast into strips, put aside. Preheat a frying pan and spray with "I can't believe it's not butter" spray, Cook the chicken to almost done, then add Franks Redhot Sauce (The official Buffalo Hot Sauce) or whatever you prefer and toss till chicken is cooked. It's not Buffalo Wings, but it sure is delicious! Try putting it on a salad as well. Yummo!
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Banded In 07, Unfilled Since And Starting All Over Again.
meyouus posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi. I am new to this forum, I hope I can find a way to fit in so-to-speak. I've been lurking for a while now, and can't find anyone with the type of experience that I had/have. Here's my story... I was banded in August of 2007. I have a memory problem, so I don't remember what I weighed then, but I know I weigh at least 30-40# more now. I'm almost at my peak weight. I am an addict. A food addict. No bones about it. I was thin till a few years after I married my husband back in 92. Then I just added the pounds on slowly but surely. I had only tried a few diets, I'm not a yo-yo dieter. At least not until the past few years. I come from a background of emotional abuse, emotional neglect, and sexual abuses. I blame myself to this day about everything I went through but I'm getting better. I chose food as my way to dissociate back then and especially now. It numbs my feelings of self hatred but it also makes me feel a short sense that everythings good. It's crazy this relationship I have with food and eating. I have been in therapy since my teens but did not find the right "connection" with a therapist and psychiatrist until about 3 years ago. I spent many years trying to plug all the littles holes in my "faucet" but only realized about two weeks ago that I need to turn that faucet WAY down to stop the gushing. I don't know if this is making any sense. I guess, I need to stop the flood instead of worrying about all the little puddles. I'm on several psych meds that I think are doing their job, the rest is up to me. My hubby is extremely supportive. So, in therapy the last week, I was again addressing my food addiction and how I saw no way to stop it, until my therapist said, "What about Dr. Posner?" (my lapband surgeon) I was caught in my tracks like a deer in the headlights. Panic set in, then it finally made sense. I called the office when I got home. You see, I couldn't handle someone taking away my addiction (the innocent lapband) and my surgeon places you on the South Beach diet, which seemed like a cruel joke to me. I did all the things I had to do, for a while. But my addiction and my self hatred ultimately led me to give up on the band, get unfilled and leave the program a failure. I've been living a life of reckless eating ever since. Recently, because of my super obesity, my osteoarthritis got the best of me and I had both knees replaced at the age of 46, which is very young. I don't have diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or anything. Not YET. In order for my two new knees to last as long as possible, I HAVE to lose at least 125-150#. And I don't want to have a stroke or die. My therapist said "If you can't do it (work to lose weight) for yourself, do it for your husband until we can get you to care about yourself, which I aim to do." So, I'm taking the bull by the horns and hopefully start all over again with the band and the diet. I have a lot of support in place and have made great strides in caring for myself (work out 4 days a week at a gym) both physically, emotionally, spiritually and mentally. I'm in a much better place today than I was back in 2007. That's not to say I'm not scared out of my wits, but I'm trying to take care of my body, for once. I see my surgeon, or the NP on the 27th. I don't know what will take place that day. I have a whole half an hour, ooh. Dr. Posner, the dietician and the NP were always good to me back then, I hope they will have "some" mercy on the 27th. I'm sure I'll get holy hell for doing to myself what I have done, and for not working my tool, but I think I can handle it. This website seems really up to date, you guys sound like compassionate folks, and I'm easy to get along with, very honest...I think we can do business together! I look forward to any responses, good or bad to this introduction. Hi, my name is Polly and I am a food addict.....' alt=''>'> -
High Protein/low Fat Foods...
meyouus replied to Secondchanceatlife's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I don't know just how much protein is in these, but they have some.... I eat a lot of tuna (packed in water) or you could use canned crab...so I had to come up with new ideas, so I tried this simple thing. Make your tuna (I'm now going to make it like Mis73 does!), cut up an English cucumber into slices. Top each slice with a little tuna. Maybe add a little ff or lf amercican or cheddar cheese. It's a fun snack in this heat! I also eat a lot of three bean salad's. Not the one's in the can. I'm new to making my own food (my husband's a chef and does all the food, I am/was spoiled!) so I'll have more ideas as I learn myself! Good luck! -
High Protein/low Fat Foods...
meyouus replied to Secondchanceatlife's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Mis73, Thank you so much. I'll have to buy a cup of Greek yogurt to try it, but I don't like plain yogurt. And I wouldn't know how to use it. Any more suggestions anyone? As for the cheese, it's a do'er! -
Ice Cream Is The Devil--Whats Your Kryptonite?
meyouus replied to Mom2many's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I'm not real big on the ice cream thing, I do love it, but it's just not on my mind much. What IS is decaf iced coffee with some sort of flavoring. It's my reward thing. Also, going to Double D's for the IC is somehow fulfilling and addicting for me. I think my therapist called it a control issue. I just love iced coffee! -
High Protein/low Fat Foods...
meyouus replied to Secondchanceatlife's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Mis73, I've never had greek yogurt, what does it taste like? Is it real thick? And, Babybel cheese, is it soft? If so, your idea of mixing it with your tuna sounds way yummy!
