MaybeBanding26
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Im a therapist in a residential facility and the problem with being a therapist in a residential facility while you are on a two week liquid diet is that there is ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS food AROUND!!!! This is killing me! Especially when I know that tonight they have one of my most favorite dinners! And I'm so used to eating what the clients eat. And lets not even START with all the carby/sweety/junky/snacky foods that are just always on hand! I'm going to try to not even go into the kitchen while dinner is still out. If I go in there, I AM coming back to the office with something to eat. Its not even a question! Ack! I hate everything! okay, vent over. anyone else have issues with food at work?
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so, my surgeon wants me to self-administer a syringe of lovenox (blood thinner) once a day for the next seven days after surgery. yesterday a lovely visiting nurse came to my home and taught me how to do it. she sat with me while i did and it was remarkably easy and painless! not so today! it definitely hurt....not horribly, but still. im not sure what i did wrong....maybe i didnt pinch the area adequately or something? i dunno...nurse will be back tomorrow. anyone else have this issue?
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New here, anyone have bmi too high for surgery?
MaybeBanding26 replied to good2u's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
you are inspirational to me! i started this journey at 454 and 5'10....my bmi was like 65. by the time i got to surgery it was under 60. im just glad to see someone who started out as high as i did doing well with the band. im only a couple days post op, but i have nothing but high hopes for this journey! -
January 2011 Bandsters !!!
MaybeBanding26 replied to Renee1003's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
i was banded on the same day as you....but they ended up letting me go home that evening. the incisions dont really hurt for me, unless i poke them or soething. its all about the this gassy bloated feeling. it BLOWS. and *TMI ALERT! TMI ALERT! TMI ALERT!* ive realized that its much less painful to pass gas than it is to belch. i dont know why that is. but lets just say, i am opting for the rear exit as much as possible! whats the law of 30s? im definitely not hydrating enough...im trying though. im on clears til at least friday....i may stay on longer. i have no appetite but currently im having difficulty distinguishing pain from hunger. im sad though...i didnt get weighed on surgery day so i dont know how much i lost during the two-week torture! AND my scale's batteries are dead so i cant even see if ive met my first goal of being not too fat for my scale... -
How do you feel about drinking water to lose weight?
MaybeBanding26 replied to nurseAMY11's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It certainly does help thing s along for me! Increase your intake and see if that works. This whole weight loss thing is largely trial and error -
How do you get your water intake?
MaybeBanding26 replied to FLORIDAYS's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm really loving skinny water. Its yummerific! -
I Hate My Job!!!!
MaybeBanding26 replied to MaybeBanding26's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
oh amanda, that sucks! I think I'm more smell oriented than anything. I'm almost hoping to catch a cold when it's time to return toWork! Lol -
I Hate My Job!!!!
MaybeBanding26 replied to MaybeBanding26's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
No, your mom is definitely right! Framing is everything! Sometimes though, the smells are just overwhelming! I just have to leave the room at times. -
January 2011 Bandsters !!!
MaybeBanding26 replied to Renee1003's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I didn't expect it to be this h hard to breathe in..... -
January 2011 Bandsters !!!
MaybeBanding26 replied to Renee1003's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey all, I'm home! It was a crazy day, but I I'm all banded....i should change my screen name! My pain is mostly achy and the percocets and heating pad help with that. If I can stay still, I'm perfectly okay....trying to change positions is a killer! But a nice, well-enunciated curse word seems to help some. I'll do my sugery day story in the other thread soon. -
January 2011 Bandsters !!!
MaybeBanding26 replied to Renee1003's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
They were slushy but no one else was really on the road. It wasn't too bad. Still waiting. I'm tired and bored! Good luck to you too, renee -
January 2011 Bandsters !!!
MaybeBanding26 replied to Renee1003's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm in admissions! I'm still numb. Lol...it's probably best to dissociate for now! -
4 weeks post op today and so happy about progress!
MaybeBanding26 replied to amber2604's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
awww, im so psyched for you!! -
Medically Supervised Diet Pre-Bandsters...
MaybeBanding26 replied to Mewizza's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
mine went by really quickly....so, quick in fact, that i was so not ready to get surgery at that six month mark! i was a little glad that there was a hold up with my records for a month or two...i was going to these appointments every month on auto-pilot assuming that something would come along and mess up my plans...i needed time to wrap my mind around it all! -
January 2011 Bandsters !!!
MaybeBanding26 replied to Renee1003's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
im in the same boat as you! i live in philly....i got my call and i have to be at the hospital by 5:45am! that is insanity! i hope the weather doesnt throw a monkey wrench in things....im about to pack my "off to the hospital" bag and go to sleep... good luck to you! -
it actually tastes pretty pleasant. its a fruity flavor...not something you wanna splash over ice and guzzle, but its definitely palatable. i actually like it.
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How does it feel and how will I know its happening?
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CALLING ALL JAN. 17 BANDERS - PLEASE REPLY
MaybeBanding26 replied to roseyposey's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
good luck 17ers! wishing you an uneventful procedure and a speedy recovery! *hugs* im on my Clear liquids and getting ready for tomorrow! -
mine said i didnt need it, but it would be fine if i took it anyway. i got a nifty liquid one that has all the goodies, plus Biotin which i like because i dont have to take an extra supplement in order to prevent hair loss! im not sure about the science of it, i just know b-12 gives me energy.
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I get banded on tuesday (1/18) and over the past few weeks ive been on a Quest to find Proteins that i like. So, my question is about Isopure. I *think* there are two different products by that name? can someone help me out with this. it doesnt seem that isopure plus and isopure zero are made by the same company. im really not sure. the thing that confuses me is the fact that the flavors have the exact same names! im having difficulty finding and comparing the nutrtitional information and different sites are having different info. one site says that isopure plus has 33g of carbs for an 8 oz bottle (that is unacceptable to me!) and then another site says there's zero. the one ive tried is isopure zero (found at gnc) and i actually liked it, so i'd like to buy it in bulk and keep it on hand for when i need some assistance meeting my Protein requirements. they are expensive to buy individually (almost 4 bucks per 20oz bottle) so, having a case would be fabulous. anywho...just wondering if anyone is able to shed some light.
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I Hate My Job!!!!
MaybeBanding26 replied to MaybeBanding26's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
yes, i understand that, but it doesnt mean i have to like it! -
wow! the internet rules!! look what i found... http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2612796&cp=3703232
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thanks so much for the quick and informative reply! so, have you had the ones that are in the smaller plastic looking bottles? is there a difference in the nutritional information between the two? i will likely order them from amazon.com because i have amazon prime and will get free 2-day shipping no matter how much i buy. i wish there were a way to get a variety pack because i want to try the orange and the mango without having to commit to 12 whole bottles! any thoughts on that?
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Lap band afer gastric bypass
MaybeBanding26 replied to Jen1972's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
oh, it can most certainly be defeated...i have seen it! ive seen quite a few people who had the bypass re-stretch their pouch til it becomes the same size as their stomach was and gain all their weight back. -
Cabbage Spaghetti Surprisingly Good!
MaybeBanding26 replied to mattie7632's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
those are really good too! they clearly do NOT taste like potato, but they are yummy with some garlic salt and copious amounts of butter!