Jeni 85

its things like that why i wont let anyone touch my band except my surgeon... next time do yourself a favor and ask for the surgeon.

no offense to the np but she doent sound like she is very experienced/know what she is doing:scared2:

Just becareful of Constipation, that comes with taking Iron. Thats a whole new problem you probably don't want.

Ya you're right:tongue: that is definitely not a problem i want to have..

My doctor warned me about that. He told me to take the Iron twice a day, at first, (with lots of fiber), and if i dont have any problems move up to 3x daily..

Worse comes to worse there is the Miralax that works wonders!!

I just want my hair to stop falling out so much...

Just becareful of Constipation, that comes with taking Iron. Thats a whole new problem you probably don't want.

Ya you're right:tongue: that is definitely not a problem i want to have..

My doctor warned me about that. He told me to take the Iron twice a day, at first, (with lots of fiber), and if i dont have any problems move up to 3x daily..

Worse comes to worse there is the Miralax that works wonders!!

I just want my hair to stop falling out so much...

yes carol my doc. did start me on a rx of vit. D but he wants me to try over the counter Iron pillls..

as long as th machine asks your weight it is pretty close in the estimate... its never 100% but i would say 98% correct

Mrs. H,

Thanks for starting a new thread!!! You are still a marchie so in my opinion you are more than welcome to start posts if you would like...I am so glad to hear that the your kickin cancers ass... keep up the good job.... Im glad to hear its not too bad.. My moms friend went through chemo and radiation for breast cancer and it knocked her down bad.. but good news is she is now in remission!! so i wish you all the best and keep reaching for that light at the end of the tunnel you will make it there!!:smile2:

As for my fellow marchies where the heck are you all?!?!?!? its been dead in here!!!

I am absolutely devastated right now because i have gained like 6lbs!!!!! grrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!:thumbup: Im am completely and utterly convinced its my thyroid but my doctor says that the levels are on the low end of normal so he wont treat it.. Im going to go see an endocrinologist in sept. to see what he has to say..

Also my dr. gave me a call today and lectured me my blood work. It wasnt so good... Im low in a lot of important things.. For ex: My Iron is low, my b-12 is low, and my Vitamin d is low as well.. I also found out im Anemic today.. so there is another problem added to my list...

I dont mean to sound like a baby, but i really needed to get it out of my system.

So now im terrified to face my band surgeon on thurs. when he finds out i gained weight.. I havn't changed anything with eating or excercise.. so i shouldn't be going up in weight

So anyways enough of my ranting:tongue_smilie: Thanks for listening:wub:

my dr. put e on a pill to control my migraines.. and evil little pill caused me to gain 5lbs.. im so depressed about this.. and to make things worse the pill isnt even helping!!!

so anyways how is everyone else doing?

I'm on Facebook feel fee to add me Jennifer Makowski. Chapter

Hi,

Well, I am still doing Zumba. I have been watching Ruby and her struggles with being bored at the gym, would love to blog and tell her to Zumba.

Although the weight is coming off very slowly I am contented.

I know I am losing inches a few here and there, and I know if I go easy on my band hopefully I will have it for a very long time, which is a good thing.

Juli loved the pictures.

Tammy so sorry about your leak, yikes!

Jeni thanks for reposting the rules. This time of year I think we probably all fall into that darn ice cream, shake, hell.

It is a good wake up call not to drink those calories.

Well, I am so glad Hubby and I came up with a solution to warding off a pbing episode. We found if he taps my back pretty hard it relieves that pain.

I am going to San Fransisco next week with a friend. I told her what hubby does. She laughed and said she has no problem "burping me' it should be a sight for sore eyes LOL

But I plan to be good and all the steep walking should help.

Well, have a good week everyone!

Anyone on facebook?

I dont see much on here in regards to fruit consumption. I'm not banded yet and wanted to know if fruit was a no no.

yes always!!! everyday.. i feel its importent to get fruits and veggies in...

but you still have to make sure to get protien.. and some fruits are difficult for my band to tolerate.

Hey tammy nice to hear from you.. sorry about the band issues...:wub:

i on the other hand am completely stuck btw 168-170lbs and cant get it to budge... i actually went back to the good old bandster rules and excercising again and still nothing it is getting very frustrating..:thumbup:

i only need a slight fill i have some restriction but not quite at the sweet spot anymore...:thumbup:

i guess i just need to be more patient with my body because it is being stubborn!!!!:mad:

oh well, i just want to get to 165-160 by aug 17 when i leave for poland.. that gives me 5 wks.. 1-2lbs per week should be possib le but if my body keeps doing the same i wonyt accomplish this:crying:..

i guess we are all having issues... :eek:

so how are the rest of the marchies doing.. please update:wink:

new thread for july!!! join in!!!

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f90/julys-independent-marchies-97640/#post1266357

Hello my fellow Marchies!!

(Crickets chirping...)

Where is everybody?!?!?!?

Oh well guess everyone is busy this holiday weekend... Hope everyones 4th was a fun one...

So how are we all doing this month... Hows the progress??

It seems like i am officially stuck at my current weight without being able to crack the 168/169lb marker...

I know my fill level is good and i have optimal restriction, i guess my problem is my eating habits haven't been following the good old bandster rules... and the exercise needs to be kicked up another notch!!!

I say we all vow to go back to those bandster rules this month and get the ball rolling again!!!

Anyone with me??

Here are the good old rules as a nice reminder:

• Avoid drinking liquids during or immediately after meals as liquids tend to flush food through the stomach pouch. This prevents you from getting that prolonged feeling of satisfaction needed to help you eat less.
  

• As always, staying hydrated throughout the day is important, however. Drink at least six to eight cups of Water per day, and make sure you consume them between meals.
  

• Chew your food thoroughly and eat small bites so that the food can easily fit through the opening to your stomach pouch. This will help you avoid the problem of food blocking the stomach outlet.
  

• Only eat when you are hungry and no more than three small meals a day, but you must make sure that these meals contain adequate nutrition. Remember, your stomach can only hold about one-quarter of a cup of food, or two ounces, at a time. Stop eating when your hunger is gone or when you feel comfortable.
  

The general nutrition guide below can help you create good and healthy meals that contain adequate nutrients but low sugar and fat:

• Good Food Choices
  
  • Fruits and vegetables
    
  • One to two servings of fresh fruit daily
    
  • Two to three servings of fresh vegetables daily
    

  [*]Breads and cereals

  • One small portion of low-sugar cold or hot cereal
    
  • Half to one slice of toasted whole wheat or rye bread each day.
    
  • Note: Some patients have difficulty eating bread
    

  [*]Meat, fish, poultry, eggs

  • One to two ounces of meat, fish, or poultry-or one egg each day.
    
  • Remove all visible fat from the meat.
    
  • Remove the skin from poultry.
    
  • Prepare the meat in ways that need very little fat. Grilling, steaming, microwaving, or boiling are all good ways to do this.
    
  • Note: Some patients have difficulty eating meat.
    

  [*]Dairy products

  • Milk and yogurt are calories in liquid form. However, these types of food have Calcium, which makes them an important part of a healthy daily diet, so choose a maximum of 2 cups of skimmed milk or low-fat yogurt and 1 ounce of cheese a day.
    

  [*]Fats

  • Restrict the use of fat to 3 to 4 teaspoons of margarine, butter, or oil per day. You can have low-fat salad dressings and Mayonnaise in moderation.
    

  [*]Drinks

  • Drink as many calorie-free liquids per day as you wish (though not with meals).
    
  • Suitable drinks are tea or coffee (black) with low-calorie sweetener, water, non-carbonated beverages containing few or no calories
    
  • Some doctors have reported that carbonated beverages may contribute to enlargement of the small pouch and recommend they be avoided.
    

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  [*]Foods to Avoid

  Some foods deliver a concentrated supply of calories but little nutritional value. These foods should be avoided whenever possible. They include:

  • syrups
    
  • cakes
    
  • jam
    
  • chips
    
  • pastries
    
  • Alcoholic drinks should also be consumed in moderation: for example, one glass of wine per day.
    

  [*]Common Problem Foods

  Some foods have difficulty passing through the stomach opening created by the LAP-BAND® System and may cause blockage. These include:

  • dry meat
    
  • shrimp
    
  • untoasted or doughy bread
    
  • rice
    
  • peanut butter
    
  • fibrous vegetables like corn, asparagus, and celery
    
  • nuts
    
  • greasy or fried food
    
  • membrane of citrus fruits
    

I got everything directly off the lapband site... I figured we all may need a little jog in the memory once in a while...

Oh and tdont forget the most important rule!!!

PROTEIN Protein PROTEIN ALWAYS FIRST!!!

I'm pretty sure that is well drilled into our minds.... but i can honestly say i haven exactly been following that rule very well lately!!!

Juli you look awesome!

Hi March people

I've been busy as a bee. Sorry that I've not checked in recently. It's nice to see everyone doing well.

I'm hanging in there as well. Exercising and trying to avoid ice-cream. Who knew I'd still want to eat the garbage this far out. Alas, it's always something.

Juli i completely agree with you... im having a especially a hard time turning down ice cream this summer... i try to keep a variety of cold fruit in the fridge to avoid snacking on ice cream it helps but doesnt work every time!!!

Have two open wounds one on each side so I completely agree it is a difficult area to heal my doc says I'm lucky its so little that he says he's seen a lot worse

Happy birthday mom Lambert ! Glad to hear everything is well

Jeni,

Glad your doing so well. Keep up the good work. Time does go by fast and before you know it you will be all healed.

Carol

tHANKS CAROL... its time for my next appt tommorow... and i think i may have a slight infection strating in the thighs, up by the groin area.. i cant tell to well ... because im not that flexible:tongue2: but definately not pretty... cross your fingers that its not too bad.. hopefully he will still take out the staples, because those are driving me nuts..

anyways on to something else..

how in the world are all my fellow marchies doing?? it has gotten really quiet in here:wub:

Currently recovering promise to post pics as soon as i have them and am all healed... Great result so far.. But difficult healing process up in the groin crease.....

so im a week post op and the stupid drains came out Wednesday,, i go back next Wednesday to get out some staples he left in for safety reasons... but since he took the drains out i feel much better... i only take the vicodin maybe twice a day at the most now,,, but i am going to start taking good old motrin on monday

but ya other than that i cant wait to go dress and bathing suit shopping!!!

actually a lot better since he took out the drains...

thinking about possibley doing stage 3 (breast augmentation) the rest of my body looks so good that the girls are jealous they look sad and droopy .. but not a top priority... have to somehow come up with 6500 first.. lol:rolleyes: i know im crazy... my mom thinks i am lol.. but not until next year

HERES A NEW THREAD LADIES!!

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f90/marchies-june-95396/#post1239330

Hello my fellow marchies.. decided o come and check in on things today and learned that we needed a new thread for this month.. Well here it is.

Finallly Summer!!!! Something we have all been anxiously awaiting.. Lets keep each other very motivated this month!!:smile:

Im on my way to recovery from stage 2 of my plastic surgery and so far am doing quite well.. im walking up and down stairs and showering so a lot better than last time.. i see the dr on wed to get the stupid drains out!! Hoping and praying this major swelling will go down soon!!

im in the spread sheet.. i set the goal super high but.... we will see....

my goal weight is 165... but my super goal weight is 152.. normal bmi... we will see

Name.......................... Start Wt....... Current....... Goal....... To Go

3ShotRoc..................... 345.............. 244............ 220........ 24

Alabubba..................... 464.............. 464............ 400........ 64

Alleycia....................... 255.............. 217............ 198........ 19

Annieemmm................. 200.............. 198............. 170....... 28

Ashleyrenee................ 240.............. 240............. 199........ 41

Barb12590.................. 173.............. 156............. 155.......... 1

Betelnut..................... 295.............. 262............. 245........ 17

Bklyn1984................... 317.............. 238............. 230........ 8

Blaze21...................... 200.8........... 184.6............. 170....... 14.6

Blklab70282................. 241............. 241.............. 220........ 19

ChickyAbby................. 314............. 314.............. 270........ 44

Clcort......................... 236............. 200.............. 200........ 36

CountrygirlNY.............. 253............. 217.............. 182........ 35

Crzytchr.................... 237.............. 229.............. 210........ 19

Ewiedbingcott ............ 215.5.......... 207.9............ 198........ 9.9

Fab by 50.................. 215............. 204............... 175........ 29

Fordgal88.................. 199.............. 175.............. 193........ 18

Hdsantoni.................. 252.............. 198.............. 190......... 8

Htaylor1021............... 210.............. 203............ 185......... 18

itsjustducky................368...............368...............328... .......40

Jazma....................... 261.............. 261.............. 235......... 24

Jeni 85...................... 170............. 169............... 158......... 11

Jennyt71................... 245............. 197............... 170......... 27

Keepingfaith08........... 225.............. 225.............. 190.......... 35

Lalaredd................... 240.............. 190............... 150......... 40

LessJess................... 228.............. 199............... 199......... 0

Letsgetitstarted......... 229.............. 211............... 199......... 30

Libbyjane1976........... 283............... 283.............. 250.......... 33

LilMissDiva................ 251.6............ 247.6............ 227.......... 20.6

Liz_hager................. 158............... 151............... 145.......... 6

LisaRT..................... 254............... 248............... 225.......... 23

Long2BThin.............. 192............... 182............... 169.......... 13

Loveislovely............. 191............... 187............... 169.......... 18

Mair....................... 222............... 215............... 199........... 16

Mamacj.................. 316............... 269............... 233........... 36

Melody_Mary_42f..... 277............... 231............... 170........... 49

MsNickelback.......... 172............... 159................ 149........... 10

Nicolerose.............. 365............... 288................ 260........... 28

Nursemelly............. 245............... 201................ 185........... 16

Onehotmama.......... 272............... 237................ 210........... 27

OneHotMomma........ 285.............. 275................ 250............ 25

Pbpuniser............... 212.............. 212................ 182............ 30

Peachwood............. 251............. 251................. 230............ 21

Picklesix................. 197............. 175................. 170............ 5

Sexylips................. 238............. 238................. 199............ 39

Sadie77................. 277............. 250................. 220............ 30

SillyGoose.............. 258............. 234................. 228............ 6

Simone.................. 182............ 172.................. 160............ 12

Ukcatsfan.............. 340............. 340................. 300............ 40

Workingmom........... 214............. 214................. 175............ 39

ZiggyLove.............. 226............. 202................. 180............ 22

Health4life..............279.............222.2................195..... .. .....27.2

Sounds great.. ill join it.. these last couple of pounds are being stubborn..

i lost 50% of what i wanted to lose in the challenge.. not too bad... considering.. i lost restriction and gained 5lbs!!! :crying:

im considering myself done for this challenge i go in for round 2 of plastic surgery tommorow.. but am anxiously awaiting the next challenge