Maddysgram
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Use a stop watch and take small bites, chew 25 times and wait 1 min. I was just talking about this with my daughter. We have become a hurry up and eat and get back to either school or work. We've been trained to eat quick, now we need to retrain to eat slow.Ha
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Hello... I'm New To This Site.
Maddysgram replied to yankee_girl525's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
LOL, I can't wait to get this party started either. Last PCP appt. Aug 30 and then everything submitted to Aetna. Im going to be a nervous wreck until I hear from them. -
Hello... I'm New To This Site.
Maddysgram replied to yankee_girl525's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi Yankee, I'm not banded yet. Hopefully late Sept. I would suggest reading Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook for Dummies. It was a great read and it covers WLS from beginning to end. It also has great recipes. It's worth reading. -
Not The Daughter My Mother Wished I Would Be
Maddysgram replied to newskinnygal's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Newskinnygal this makes me smile. -
Not The Daughter My Mother Wished I Would Be
Maddysgram replied to newskinnygal's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Yes, if it was a so called friend I'd say drop her like a bad habit. But mom's are different. I have 2 grown daughters, my eldest I pretty much grew up with. I would hate if she disowned me for any mistakes I made. I'm the older now and have seen a lot in my old age. People can change!!!! You can love someone but not like what they do. If your child became a drug addict would you not still love them even if they were toxic???? -
I Need A Lapband Buddy In Florida
Maddysgram replied to ashley2369's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thanks Grider! -
I Need A Lapband Buddy In Florida
Maddysgram replied to ashley2369's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I live in Englewood, but not banded yet. Probably late Sept. -
Did you have hernia repair also?
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Not The Daughter My Mother Wished I Would Be
Maddysgram replied to newskinnygal's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I don't think I would cut mom out of your life, after all she is your mom. I would just make sure that anything she says DOES NOT define who you are. Yes, get help through a councillor. Maybe you can have her go with you?! Maybe she had something in her childhood and she knows no better. I really pray you both can work this out. Remember you are special!!!! -
Omg Down 140Lbs In 13 Months!
Maddysgram replied to Allison0927's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Congratulations! You deserved that jacket wear it proudly. -
Happy Birthday Jean! Hoping for a quick tecovery!
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Not The Daughter My Mother Wished I Would Be
Maddysgram replied to newskinnygal's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Number 1, your mother has a problem not you. You can't change your past but you can change today. Today is your day!! You don't need anyone's approval. It's time you loved you for the person God made you. I don't even know you, but I love you because you're a child of God and God doesn't make mistakes. All I can say is may God have mercy on your mom's soul. -
Barley Any Sleep First Night :/
Maddysgram replied to bonnielynn07's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Sorry for your discomfort. Not feeling well and being in a hotel must be the worst. I can't sleep in hotels at all either. To much noise. Hopefully when you get home you can sleep for a couple days. Good luck! -
Band Over Bypass?
Maddysgram replied to Arizonakimc's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm choosing the LB because you can always have it removed, but you can't put your cutout stomach back. I do know if you're diabetic bypass cures it instantly, so that's why some people go that route. -
Band Over Bypass?
Maddysgram replied to Arizonakimc's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My sister gained her weight back after bypass. She asked me to ask my Dr if he would band her and he said no. He said if she couldn't make the bypass work, odds are she couldn't work the LP. -
Thoughts&prayers for a speedy recovery! Keep us posted.
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I think unsweetened & no sugar added is the same thing. That being said , things could still have natural sugars in them like can fruit. No sugar would be called sugar free. I could be wrong but thats how I undetstood it.
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The Top 10 List of Things You Need to Know about Gastric Band Surgery
Maddysgram replied to Jean McMillan's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Magazine
Thanks Jean!! I love your tough love approach. Hope you never have to use it on me. -
As usual I loved your article. I'm not being banded until the end of Sept and I'm gathering all your marvelous tips. I'm going to work hard on journaling (never enjoyed journaling), but the 10 min get it off you chest rule seems easy enough. Also definitely using The Half Portion suggestion. You're really going to get me through this WL journey Jean, Thank you so much!!!
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Creating Peace With Food Means Making Peace With Your Life
Maddysgram replied to Melissa McCreery's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Magazine
Thank you for your article, it was right on. After 40 yrs of yoyo dieting this is what I'm coming to grips with. This is my time. Time to do what is right for me. Take care of my health. As I've told everyone"I'm getting my life back". Thanks again ! -
The first place people notice when I lose weight is my face. I can lose 100 lbs and they say"Oh you've lost weight. I can see it in your face." Have you e er seen 100lbs on a face?!?
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Happy Birthday!
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Great NSV! WTG!
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Congratulations! Not banded yet so no instructions from me. Expect some instructions from you in late Sept.
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Someone Turn Me On To Best Tasting Protein Shake
Maddysgram posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Investigating taste& pricing before I start pre-op diet in Sept.
