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Smiles4Di

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  1. I am getting there but I feel like this is the uphill climb that I have been dreading!! Any shares on foods, exercises, and general motivation welcomed and appreciated!! I attached a recent cruise photo (I am in pink) my first full length that I was happy with in a while!!!!! You guys are awesome and I am so glad I am in this journey with all of you
  2. Smiles4Di

    protein for hot drinks?

    Let me know how it is - if good I will def get some!!!
  3. I will say stress causes me to sometimes go a few days without eating - I Am not proud but always can tell when my body is fighting me --- I just make sure I get my Vitamins in and exercise and hot liquids help plus it seems as if I can get liquids and foods down better in the late evening when the days events are over. I will say a special prayer for you losing your father - I lost mine 4 years ago and I can't say I know how you feel bc everyone is different but I can empathize with your situation
  4. Recently got a fill and now at 5.7 cc of 10 cc band. I can't get solids down but before I start getting the "you are losing weight the wrong way" is it possible that it needs time for swelling to go down.... Or something else that is contributing? It has been 2 weeks and some days are much better than others --- just want hear about experiences and please no judgement as I am just trying to learn what the green zone is.
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    Need to start over...

    On the edamame - SAMs club sells them in one serving steam bags - they are perfect!!
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    Almost there!!

    Awesome job on the great success stories!! I do have some questions - I had my surg on 12/19/12 and was at 264 and as of today at 205 with 5.7ccs in my 10cc band. I have hit a plateau and I want the success you ladies are having!! Any advice? I do work out 2/3 times a week and hover around 1000 calories Any guidance or suggestions would be great!
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    Pictures at Half Way Mark!

    Halfway to goal!!!!!
  8. Checking to see how we all are doing? Fills? Lbs down? Story sharing?
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    Unfill? When do you say I need it?

    I would wait for a day or two - as long as you can get liquids down I would hold out on the fill. It got dangerous for me when I couldn't hold Water down.
  10. I am at 5.8 ccs of a 10 cc band and I am a week out from my last fill. I am having trouble drinking my Protein shakes and Water - I can sometimes get things down just fine (over the weekend I ate what I needed) but for the last 2 days I have had multiple spells of throwing up even after drinking only water. Need some guidance all
  11. I finally feel sexy again! I can wear clothes from "normal" shopping places and I am back to wear "cute" shoes. I feel like I can actually go to a gym and work out with everyone and feel "normal" My golf game has improved drastically and overall I am just more active I could go on and on but these are just a few
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    Fyi.. Unjury protein

    Premier Protein from SAMs is the best I have had. 30g of Protein 160 calories ad 1g carb - the vanilla and chocolate is great
  13. I had United Health Care and first appt was early November 12' and surg was December 12'
  14. Starting Weight: 264 Current Weight: 214 Height: 5.6 Surgery: 12/19/12 Loving my band!!! I am halfway to my goal as of this month
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    NSV today while shopping

    Hey just wanted to let the ladies know - bras can be altered!!! I went from a 42ddd to a 36g and my tailor was able to get my bras fixed Congrats to you!!!
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    Unfill? When do you say I need it?

    Y'all I feel so much better today - No longer weak and no vomiting since I had the unfill - thanks so much for all of your support- I appreciate all of you!
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    Unfill? When do you say I need it?

    Ok so total loss was 9.6 lbs in one week so needless to say I was a bit dehydrated. They took .4ccs out so since my last fill was .5ccs they removed all but .1cc. I am happy to report I can drink Water now - got some Gatorade as well
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    Unfill? When do you say I need it?

    I am at the doc for an unfill - will keep you all posted. I got scared with not being able to hold down water plus I have lost 6 lbs in one week and not able to hold down food since Tuesday --- got to be healthy first... Although my skirt falling off when I put it on this morning was a great feeling
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    Met my goal

    Congratulations!!!!!!
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    United Health Care Texas - approval time

    It took me about 2 weeks after all the paperwork was in. Are you using True Results?
  21. Sounds like we are in the same place - I however notice it is worse on certain days and has a lot to do with my stress level - I def do bit like the vomiting but I also don't want to unfill because other days I am fine. I feel like I am just now in the place where the modified behaviors are a mandate and I got to get the brain in sync with the band. Keep me posted on your situation because any and all advice is helpful
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    First Fill

    Stay on liquids longer and when you move to softies ensure they have no color - something about food with color upsets the band! I am on my 4th fill and preaching this to myself. Also try to drink something hot in the morn as it helps you for the day
  23. I was a 100lbs overweight and I have lost 50 lbs 6 months out from surg so I guess I beat the statistic My goal is a 27 BMI so I must reach the full 100 gone!! I don't want to be obese anymore!!!!
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    14 Months banded, down 83 lbs

    I think your wls is awesome and so encouraged by your journey. Let me ask you a question - now that you are a year out - how do you do fills? How are your eating habits?

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