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Estas viviendo en Mexico, estudiando para apreder o solamente le gusta apreder lenguas? BTW, yo no tengo paciencia para poner acentos en las palabras :faint:
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Thank you folks!!! I have been amazed at how people cheat themselves! If you are going to keep up your old habits save yourself some time and money and don't get banded. It is beyond me why somebody would endour major surgery not to follow rules- don't they know about all the risks involved? I am hungry too, but I am not going to cheat, no way Jose, I value my life way too much for that. Thanks Eddie for this great posting!
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I am with you! Way too much tipping happening out there, and usually the service is non-existent or just plain lousy. Enough already.
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Yes!!! I have a friend who had to be evacuated from a port in Mexico last year. Major headache and expensive too. As a matter of fact she ended up housing some brits for a while because there were no flights to Europe. Also, summer is very very hot so we might want to go at another time and avoid skin cancer
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Gimboree adn Lynette- I can't write but can read French, so no dirty little secrets!:omg: Just kidding of course... I do speak, read and write Portuguese and Spanish however, in case anybody wants to practice. I am originally from Brazil, and DH is from Boston, he brought me over 8 years ago when we were married. That was the reason why I gained weight to begin with, moving to a new country, starting new lifestyle ( marriedxsingle), being away from family, friends and all things familiar... now I am completely adapted to life in TX, but I still have 100 lbs hanging around to remind me of those tough times. They will soon be gone. Lynette, I can't believe you are already well enough to go around cleaning the house. You are such a warrior! I am going to use this surgery as an excuse not do any housework for a long, long time... lol
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I can't believe I have been gone for four hours and there's a cruise in the works! DH and I went to the Caribbean last xmas and had a great time. It was Carnival Conquest. I would live there if I could! Went to see the nutritionist today, and all diets are differente, here is what mine said: - Always eat with your non-dominant hand - Use only baby utensils, including plates - Do not use up any calories in drinks ( including Protein drinks) - In addition to the multi-vitamin, take Calcium and omega-3 supplements - Have 70 grams of protein a day, from: meat, poultry, fish, pork, nuts, cheese, cottage cheese, egg, Peanut Butter. - A little bit of vegetables. - sugar-free jell-o, popsicles ( no fudgesicles), crystal light, broth, tea - No more than 30 grams of carbs a day - Low-fat: no butter, fried, dressings etc... - Twenty-four hours prior to surgery clear sugar free liquids only This should be fun!!
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Thanks for your words of support Lynette.By the way, what's a Body Bugg? I guess I am out of the loop, I have no idea what it might be. I am watching Brookhaven right now, Gimboree, and it's scaring me to death.... I really do not want to be 700, 800 pounds....I am scared, I am very very scared. God help us.
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Yes, I just saw it! It grossed me out too, I would never be a doctor in a million years. Those insides are nasty. I wish they had given more detail about the LapBand. I did like how they showed Cora and her emotions, and how she is still fat in her head. I think I will feel that way too.
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Chimboree- I am sorry for your troubles! I do hope you feel much better soon. Well, I just came back from Curves, where I work out with my fat friend. She has a body that is pretty similar to mine, to the inch. I am a little bit upset because she is visibly jealous I am having the surgery, and her insurance won't pay for it. It's sad because she is my very best friend and I feel I can't talk to her about this major event in my life. She has actually said she is jealous. I don't know what to do. Anybody experiencing a similar situation? It bites. Oh, I am watching Big Medicine as I type and I have to say it's freaking me out. A lady just had LapBand done and oh my God people's insides are so gross! Yuck!
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OK, I was just reminded of why I am getting banded...tried to start dieting on my own today and by lunchtime I was ready to eat my own arms! :faint: This hunger is so frustating, I can't wait to not feel hunger anymore. I gained all this weight due to emotional issues, got over that mostly and now I am jsut fat and hungry. I hate to be negative, but I am so hungry at this very moment I doubt this band is going to help me. Better go get a Protein shake before I pass out!
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Boy, have I missed this site! I have been trying to catch up on all the postings but it will take me a while...wow, there are some prolific writers around here. Welcome all new members, congratulations to those who have been banded, and good luck to those who will be banded this week! I was at my MILs for the week, and I chose not to tell her about surgery, so she cooked everything I love and I just ate.... now tomorrow I will start a Slim Fast diet on my own ( nutricionist appt. on Tuesday) and try to stay on it for the whole week, since my DH is still at his mom- I had to get backto work but he had an extra week- and I don't have to cook for him. I did not realized how much I needed this support until I was away. Thank you all for being here, so supportive, listening and encouraging every step of the way. You'all rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:clap2:
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You have such a pretty face just really sucks... I know people are trying to be nice and pay you a compliment but to be it really means You have a horrendous body. Yes, I know I do, and no I am not proud of it so will you please stop reminding of the fact My mom is always on my nerves about my weight, she can make pretty hurtful comments. And her sisters too. I actually stopped talking to my aunts altogether,just couldn't take it anymore. As for my mom, she really eased up after I started avoiding her, so we're back to normal again. But talking to her about my weight is still very hard and painful. Also, I am a special ed. and my little guys are always making comments like " Why do you have so much flab hanging from your arms?" and " You really do look pregnant ( after I assure them I am not)" they are only 5-7 years-old and special needs but still hurts my feelings.
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Austin, TX
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I am heading to NH today and will not visit LPT until next Sunday when I get back home. I do not want to tell my in-laws about the surgery as they are big on negativity and criticism, so I will not be using my MIL computer because I do not want her to see it. I might be a little paranoid but I have enough to deal with without extra pressure from the in-laws. DH is great and has agreed not to say anything to his family. We'll see. I can't wait to get back and read all about people's surgeries and pre-op diets. I don't start mine until I get back- Thank God! MIL might have a lot of faults but she is great cook that's for sure. So eating her food will be my version of the last supper...
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Nelli- I am not a saint by any means but thanks for the compliment ! I just love my job. I also love the DL's goal! It's been added to my list.
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Hello from Texas! Have my surgery date!
cazulay replied to OnMyWay07's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Another Texan getting banded in July! Yeah! Be sure to become a part of the Lucky 07s, our support group for folks being banded July 07. -
My wife and I have lost over 320 lbs pic's
cazulay replied to Frank's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
That's so great! Very inspirational,both in a weight loss and marriage way. Wonderful couple. Congratulations! -
I think you feel you are making a mistake because you are afraid you will not suceed in dieting once again, believe me I am right there with you. Same with telling the family, I am avoinding telling my SIL because I just know she will crtitize me, and nobody likes to be critized. And imagine all the criticism if we do this and fail? Life would be hell. But I am sure you, like me, have done a lot of research on LapBand and know that this is no ordinary diet. So hold your head high and so something good for yourself. We all need to do it, and I know we all deserve all the TLC we can get.
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Lynette617- thanks for the encouragement. I am actually craving sugar really bad as we speak. My DH went over to his brother's and I am deseperate to attack the pantry while he gone. Like a good addict, I like to eat by myself, no witnesses, and pretend it never happened. Then of course shame and guilt hit. But not today. Today I am here on the computer saying very personal things to total strangers- no offense. I think I just hit a breakthrough.
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We have a special needs son, Jesse, who is hearing impaired, intellectually challenged, has epilepsy, ADHD and OCD (to name a few things). Beyond his labels... he is our pride and joy. I am a Special Ed. teacher so I sort of know what you go thru every day, I am glad you are taking care of yourself because this way you will be able to take better care of your kids. One of the reasons why I want to do surgery is to able to keep with with ' MY KIDS' none biological but they all live in my heart neverthless. You go girl!
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I am scared of Big Medicine, I am in serious denial about my weight and when I see something like that it's as if I am being slapped in the face " Wake up! You are well on your way to death. You are morbidly obese" AAAAAH! It's funny because I always think of myself as my skinny single self, I only know I am fat because the labels on my back say 2x Denial has been a huge problem on my weight loss process, for some reason I think I am not fat, and every time I hit a new high I somehow convince myself that it's not physically possible to get any heavier so I have nothing to worry about... let me tell you I am my own worst enemy. I am going to have to work my brain a lot in the upcoming months, years really. My family has a huge history of addiction ( my cousin was a drug addicted, who ODed and died) of all kinds: alcohol, drugs, sex, food. I guess I lucked out by getting hooked on Hersheys instead of meth or something, but still an addiction is an addiction and will be hard to break. But I am absolutely determined to try and totally suceed. I am glad I have you all to share my experiences with. I have been needing a support group for a long time. :mad:
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Blood work for me too... six vials this morning. I was about to pass out when I left the hospital. But I know it's all worth it for better health in the long run.
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- Have lots of energy - Be healthier - Improve PCOS/increase fertility - Be a role model to my students - Not be nagged by my mom about my weight - Cross my legs - Wear dresses- too embarred now of fat legs - Buy lingerie at Victoria's Secret - Be comfortable in airplane - Have more energy - Horse-back riding - More energy!!! - Sweat less - Climbing the stairs without panting - Wear tank tops - Wear short-shorts - Not be terrified of getting really bad news every time I go to the doctor - Scuba diving -Not feel so self-conscious all the time - Look in the mirror and not be scared/ashamed - Not hide behind a pillow every time I sit down - Wear a tucked-in shirt, with belt - Buy regular size shoes, not WWWWWWWW - Feel better about who I am, show to the world what I am really about - Buy cute clothes at regular stores - Buy jewelry such as necklaces and bracelets - Go to the pool- I have been avoiding it for years, making all sorts of excuses not to join my friends for summer fun - Did I mention more energy ?
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Chimboree, thanks for the calendar and 'upkeep' of the thread. Lyssarene, you are waaay ahead of me, I haven't bought anything yet. I did go to the psychologist today, and was there for 2 1/2 hours. They had 2 guys interviewing me, who gave me 3 different tests to take. Man, I thought I was not going to survive it. They asked about every single last detail of my life, and will have a report ready next week. I hope I passed! How was you'all interview with the shrink?
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Horray for us Lyssarene! It will be great to see how the other is doing, especially post-surgery. Felicia 17- do not cheat! Think that your life is on the line here, you want to avoid surgical complications as much as possible. You can do it. We can all do it.Good luck!