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FernandinaGin

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About FernandinaGin

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  1. FernandinaGin

    I need help.

    My sister stalled in the 80lb loss area for 2 years. Exercised, ate her reg meals that she did to lose the weight. A month ago she saw infomercial on 7 things to NEVER eat. It's no peanuts, dairy, soy, corn etc. I think she's living on all the fruit, meat and salad she wants, and has lost 16 more lbs in a month. You can google it.
  2. FernandinaGin

    From Size 16 To Size 8 And Counting.....

    I started at size 16 as well. Down to 10 but haven't figured out how to post pics on here grr
  3. FernandinaGin

    From Size 16 To Size 8 And Counting.....

    That is so wonderful!! Amazing dedication! Great job.
  4. FernandinaGin

    Band Slippage

    I'm 10 weeks po and haven't had a fill yet for fear of slippage. I'm down 36 lbs and have 30 to go. I haven't quite figured out how the band works. From morning to late afternoon I can't hold much food, maybe a cup at the most, or 1/4 of Peanut butter and jelly sandwich, then at night it feels like I could eat a full meal. I've never tested how much I could eat, but scares me that I don't have band restriction at night. Does it sound like I need a fill?
  5. FernandinaGin

    How Much Did U Lose First Week?

    Dr. Almanza said some people never need a fill. I was hoping I might be one.
  6. FernandinaGin

    How Much Did U Lose First Week?

    No fill. Haven't felt like I needed one yet.
  7. FernandinaGin

    How Much Did U Lose First Week?

    I was banded 8/11 and down 30 lbs, I weigh weekly and this is first week I didn't lose any. :-( freaking out, fearful and would go get a fill right now if I could. Panic stricken
  8. FernandinaGin

    Are Sugar Free Carbonated Drinks Okay?

    Thank you all for sharing. Was hoping it was a myth. I too won't risk it. I was self pay in mexico and do not have nutritionist. You get what you pay for I suppose. So I'm grateful for this forum.
  9. I was told carbonated drinks stretch your pouch. Any thoughts on that? I miss bubbles so much and 4 weeks post op.
  10. I'm 28 days post op, and since about the 3rd day I taste sweet all the time as if I just ate candy. Very strange since I've avoided sugar all together. Anyone else experience this or ever heard of it?
  11. FernandinaGin

    Mushies - What Do You Eat?

    Hi there! I'm 28 days post op. I've lost 25lbs already and don't believe I'm going to need my first fill any time soon. I'm a "cruncher" ice, nuts, croutons etc... So even the mushy stuff got old quickly. Now when I need to crunch something, I take a bag of pork rinds and sprinkle in 1 pk Splenda with cinnamon and shake it up like popcorn. I can never eat more than 3 so even tho the fat to cal ratio is not ideal it's very few calories and really satisfies. Not that I could or want to, but even if I ate entire bag, that would only be 320 calories. :-)
  12. Call my band my lil MP. It stands for my protector. It saves me from myself :-)
  13. FernandinaGin

    6 Days Post Op

    Hello ST, I'm 5 days post op, and first couple days home I had a couple of panic attacks when my trigger to feed my face arouse and I realized I couldn't eat. Totally freaked, even tried to eat, but wouldn't go down. Finally calmed myself, and realized "THAT IS WHY!" I got the band, to save me from myself, and it stood the test. If I had been able to eat in my panic, it would all be for nothing. I decided to name my band my lil MP, for my protector. I feel respect for the tool and doing well on the liquids with cottage cheese and I'm down 12 lbs. Plz don't lose faith. You can do this! :-)
  14. FernandinaGin

    Had Surgery Alone In Mexico?

    AZ you'll do great!
  15. I was wondering if many/any of you can see your port?

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