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40lbs to go- Bought a size 10 dress and out of the 200s!!!
Smiles4Di posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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 -
protein for hot drinks?
Smiles4Di replied to terrydumont46's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Let me know how it is - if good I will def get some!!! -
Stuck ALL the time.... Stress??
Smiles4Di replied to finallytime's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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 -
So confused!!!! I cant seem to get the fill right
Smiles4Di posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
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. -
Need to start over...
Smiles4Di replied to donna12's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
On the edamame - SAMs club sells them in one serving steam bags - they are perfect!! -
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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Congratulations
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Pictures at Half Way Mark!
Smiles4Di replied to ShellyBellyIowa's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Halfway to goal!!!!! -
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?
Smiles4Di replied to Smiles4Di's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
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. -
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
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Besides weight loss, what has been the biggest benefit since getting surgery?
Smiles4Di replied to Alex Brecher's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
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 -
Fyi.. Unjury protein
Smiles4Di replied to ShantelleElaine's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Premier Protein from SAMs is the best I have had. 30g of Protein 160 calories ad 1g carb - the vanilla and chocolate is great -
What is the typical length between first consultation appt and surgery??
Smiles4Di replied to ldill's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had United Health Care and first appt was early November 12' and surg was December 12' -
What was anyones weight when banded...
Smiles4Di replied to debpaige's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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 -
NSV today while shopping
Smiles4Di replied to donna12's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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!!! -
Unfill? When do you say I need it?
Smiles4Di replied to Smiles4Di's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
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! -
Unfill? When do you say I need it?
Smiles4Di replied to Smiles4Di's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
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 -
Unfill? When do you say I need it?
Smiles4Di replied to Smiles4Di's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
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 -
Congratulations!!!!!!
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United Health Care Texas - approval time
Smiles4Di replied to ReddFoxx's topic in Insurance & Financing
It took me about 2 weeks after all the paperwork was in. Are you using True Results? -
I need some help clarifying before i fill again
Smiles4Di replied to koolkel's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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 -
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
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How many of you have lost more than 45% of your excess weight?
Smiles4Di replied to Rebecca Cain Salpacka's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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!!!! -
14 Months banded, down 83 lbs
Smiles4Di replied to Rebecca Cain Salpacka's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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?