pgkpjs
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Awesome info, thanks!
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It is an extract of raw papaya that helps in digestion of meats. I have heard it mentioned a few times at these forums but I am unsure on how to use it.
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I had not heard of not donating blood after the band. Can anybody else chime in?
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I have not had much bread since I got the band, as I usually get stuck on it. Have you noticed that it goes down better if it is well toasted?
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Great job!
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I "had" type II diabetes and sleep Apnea before the band. I am off all meds and the Bi-PAP machine. With these life threatening conditions along with being overweight, the lap bad can be a sensible choice. You could loose the weight on your own and then you may gain it back. With the other conditions described, I would definitely consider the band.
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I feel like its time to share again!
pgkpjs replied to Fight4Light's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Great job man! keep it up. I am a little bit behind you in the waist area with 42 inch being a little tight but your post is an inspiration. Most every post we see is talking about sizes 8, 10, 12 etc. which is great for the women but is a little depressing when we men talk in sizes that are 3 to 4 times that number Don't even get me started about the 38DDD's. That gets the mind moving in a totally different direction -
Kudos! Great job, keep it up!
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before and after pic :)
pgkpjs replied to CCastllanos22's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
You are an inspiration. Well done! -
This is what "ONLY" 30 lbs down looks like:
pgkpjs replied to kbell2011's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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Ha Ha, I have been telling my wife - give me a few months and I will weigh less than you! Not gonna happen as when she resolves to loose weight she does it very quickly. Still if this works as motivation...
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Saw the doctor yesterday for an un-fill (reflux issues) - he says my weight loss is like a Gastric bypass patient. I'm so pumped up!
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This is great, keep it up!
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Losing no weight with my lapband help?
pgkpjs replied to aidenhardcore's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
By the way I had my mother in law do this diet for a couple of weeks and she was not very strict with it. She did 2 weeks a month for 2 months and she lost about 20 lbs without the band. She went back home very happy. She did walk for a good hour every day. As she had helped us with our twin terrors for a few months, I was very grateful as well -
Losing no weight with my lapband help?
pgkpjs replied to aidenhardcore's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Pure Protein bars are low on fiber but they do taste very good and sweet. I did occasionally have one as dessert. Try them, chewy and come in many flavors. -
Losing no weight with my lapband help?
pgkpjs replied to aidenhardcore's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I have used both Bariatric Advantage and pure Protein Bars. Pure Protein tastes better but the bariatric advantage bars keep you full longer as they have a good amount of Fiber A shake or a bar with atleast 5 grams of fiber is what I like as it keeps me full and able to stay on this "diet" and make no mistake - the pre band diet is a diet and not something you can be on for long. It does help kick start weight loss though. :-) -
Losing no weight with my lapband help?
pgkpjs replied to aidenhardcore's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
And don't forget the water! 8-10 glasses a day. -
Losing no weight with my lapband help?
pgkpjs replied to aidenhardcore's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Why not go back to basics? Do the pre-band diet for 2 weeks - Mine was 3 Protein Shakes and 2 bars a day (Under 180 calories each with 15+ gms of protein) + carrots, celery, cucumber and lettuce If you start to loose weight then you need to rethink how you are currently eating. -
Great job!
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Note that the amount of Protein varies a lot between brands, I like Fage as it has a lot of protein. Another thing to note if you are watching the calories is that the fruit flavored ones have a lot of sugar syrup. I prefer to put in my own fresh berries especially with all the fresh berries I have growing in my back yard.
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Ond'erland I have arrived.
pgkpjs replied to skinnyhereicome's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Great job, congratulations! -
Help! Has anyone gone to mexico to have an infected port fixed?
pgkpjs replied to Devotedlillly's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Have you reached out to your insurance company or their patient care group if that is applicable or the equivalent department in the National Health system? They probably have the muscle to make a doctor accept you as a patient to avoid the case becoming an emergency surgery. -
I try to do things I enjoy - Bicycling Tennis - hitting against a ball machine When I don't have the time or cant get motivated I walk.
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Just tethering on the 100 kgs (220 lbs) mark. Cant wait to be under that. I'm now 135 lbs below my maximum weight. The band has changed my life.
