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Oh man I can't wait to get to Onderland!!!!! :0)
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Anyone Getting Banded In September?
Lana08 replied to millsy's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgery was Sept 26/12 just over one month post op and down 25 pounds feels great I'm fitting into two pairs of jeans that didn't fit me before surgery yay!! Some days I swear I'm hungry all day and other in not its so weird. I go for my first full on Nov 13th. I'm very nervous about it!! I'm on my fitness pal add me lanalynnmatter I love that app!!! -
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Lana08 replied to Wisteria75's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was banded on sept 26/12 my user name on my fitness pal is lanalynnmatter -
Wow what an inspiration!!! Thankyou so much for sharing your journey!! Your story made me cry you are awesome!! And u look fantastic!!!! I'm just curious after such weightloss did u need any surgery for extra skin or has the working out tightened things up for u?
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Rub lotion on it!! It feels so good and it's good for the healing especially if u have something with aloe in it....I was Sooo itchy too!! It helps trust me!!!
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I was told to wait two weeks and we did because my hubby was scared of hurting me but we did at the two week point and it was fine just take it easy ur three weeks out I would say ur good to go certain positions are easier then others but soon enough u will be good for a marathon again lol I say do it just take it easy see what works best for u...with out getting into two much detail I recommend all fours with a pillow beneath u to support ur stomach that's what I found worked best....hope that wasn't tmi!!! Good luck and have fun;) just imagine the possibilities once the weight starts falling off that's what I'm looking forward too lol
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Most teas actually contain MORE caffeine then coffee, so that is odd. I'm allowed coffee but they recommend only one cup a day due to the fact that's its a dierctic meaning it depletes ur water consumption so u need to get more water to make up for it. I have one cup every morning and enjoy it!!! It's worth an extra cup or two of water in my mind! I'm willing to give up a lot but 1 cup a day helps start my day off right....
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I'm almost 4 weeks post op and having about 700 calories a day I have a hard time getting more then that in...I'm also drinking about 5-6 cups of Water a day I try to drink more I never had a problem getting water in before surgery but find it harder now. I don't know how many calories are recommended but would like to get more in as well to speed up the weight loss and get out of this "starvation mode"
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I'm 3 weeks out and on soft normal food if u are at that stage I would say have it, I have had rice and had no problems I can't see any problems with sushi everything is so soft just chew well and enjoy:)
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Ok so I'm 2 full weeks out today, just started my first day of soft food...I have lost 14.2 pounds but weight hasn't moved for the last 4 or 5 days. I'm not as concerned about that as I am about the fact that I'm hungry!!!! I eat my 3/4 to 1 cup or food and I'm still hungry!! What I do? Example this am I had a package of instant oatmeal 150calories, 3gm of fibre and I don't feel satisfied I feel hungry!! Like I don't know how I'm gonna make it to lunch hungry!!! Any suggestions is this normal 2 weeks out?
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Itchy Itchy Scratchy Scratchy
Lana08 replied to SkoreAfattY's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I recommend rubbing in some lotion any kind of lotion then u get to run without scratching and u will keep ur skin nice and moisturized. That's what I did it seemed to work!! I had a terrible allergic reaction to the steri tape they put on me and I was covered with water blisters in the areas the tape had touched my skin it sucked!! -
Wow way to go!!! Congrats!! You are an inspiration!!
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Oh I also used it for my slim time for two and a half weeks prior to surgery it was perfect filled it with ice and my protein mix and wham instant shake!!
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I highly recommend the Magic Bullet it's perfect!!! Look on Kijiji to find a used one if u want it really cheap but they aren't that expensive from Walmart or Costco. I used it post op to purée everything it was great!!!
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Today I am 3 weeks post op I haven't lost any weight in the last 9 days is this normal...I feel like a loser because I lost 14 pounds in the first 11days and now nothing!! I'm lucky if I eat 700 calories a day u think the weight would be falling off!!! I'm know I'm still in the healing past and I do still have quite a bit of tenderness in my port area...I guess I'm just wondering how everyone else is doing/feeling at this stage...want to see if I'm normal lol
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Ok I'm really starting to feel better thanks ladies it hard when u read so much negative stuff!! I see some positive comments here that really helps!! Thanks for putting my mind at ease!!!
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My first fill is on Nov 13th and I terrified for it, everything I read on here seems so scary!! What's the process like? Is it painful? I'm only 3 weeks post op as it is and still having discomfort in my port area. My doc is also 3 hrs away so that makes me nervous!!!
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What really sucks is that I know part of the reason the weight loss isn't happening is because my body is in starvation mode but how do I get it out of there?? I have a hard time eating more then 600-700 calories...any suggestions on increasing my calories??
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Congrats on 100+ pounds in a year that is my goal as well!! I haven't started working out much other then walking as much as I can I was told to give it 4 to 6 weeks. I am on My Fitness Pal my user name is lanalynnmatter I use it daily but right now it's really not liking me having less then the suggested min of 1200 calories lol it is a great app though!! I retain water badly from salt as well but I also feel like I'm struggling to get my water in as well before the surgery I drank a lot of water now I find I will sometimes go the whole day with maybe one or two glasses which I know is not good!! I'm consciously trying to increase my intake!! I will not give up or let this healing time get the best of me!! I can't wait to see my goal weight as it gets closer and closer!!
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Hmmm ok doesn't sound too bad...he doesn't need to use an X-ray or anything to find the port opening? That's crazy!! Sounds easy enough!! After my first fill I will probably get them done closer to home but I know the surgeon wanted to see me for the first one....
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What is the rudest thing someone has said to you?!?!
Lana08 replied to auntlucy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
A few of the most hurtful things I've heard is the most common one "ur so pretty if u could just lose some weight" like I don't know I need to lose weight!! Also as a child I don't think I was over weight but my baba always told me I was cute and fat in her think Ukrainian accent wow thanks baba way to boost a young girls self esteem!! ( she herself was a very large woman!!) Another time was when my ex boyfriend who is the father of my 2 children came over one time about 10yrs ago and I said I had grown as a person meaning grew up and he implied that yes I had "grown" broke my heart all over again and he was a big reason I had weight problems as I suffered from depression thanks in part to him!! Lastly I was in a medical clinic waiting for my husband to come out and this lil boy about 4 was sitting beside me kept staring at me and then saying things to his mom and she kept telling him to be quiet when suddenly he blurted out that I looked like Shrek!! Wtf!! I was embarrassed, and so was his mom she apologized I acted like it wasn't a big deal but was hurt inside and I have actually never ever told anyone that story before because although it doesn't sound like a big deal I was affected by it!! Well now I have been banded for 2 and a half weeks down 21 pounds and can't wait to be down 100!! -
Muscle milk?? I'm in Canada not sure if we have that but I will look. I was so focused on trying to eat only every 4 hrs that I was starving in between I have started having a lil protein snack in between and am now feeling much better Thankyou!! I haven't lost any weight in 5 days but I know that's not the main focus here...just gonna keep pushing through!! I have my first fill appt booked for nov 13th a lil nervous about that!! Glad it's a month away lol
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Thank you so much for all the great tips!!! I had oatmeal again today but this time added ground flax seed and that helped me stay full longer. I know it's supposed to be about healing but I have a really hard time staying off the scale lol I lost 14.2 pounds in my first 11 days so I was thrilled and suddenly addicted to stepping on the scale..then stayed the same for the last 4 days I know I just need to heal and get better but I can't wait to see the pounds start falling off!! I am more focused on getting more portion in and I feel much better today. It's weird surviving on just over 500 calories a day and not feeling like I'm gonna faint lol
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Congrats on ur success I look forward to that kinder weightloss my self!! I was banded Sept 26th wed will be two weeks and I am down 14pounds so far since surgery. It's nice to meet you I would love to hear your story!!