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christasha

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  2. Posted

    Lara - it does slow down . . . I'm supposed to get my first fill tomorrow . . . and I've been at the same weight for 3 weeks it seems .. . it's just part of the process (which I wasn't expecting even though I thought I had read everything before surgery) . . . it just "is" . . . but if you keep doing what we have to do . . . something has to give at some point . . . just hang in there!

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    you are not alone . . . my scale hasn't moved hardly at all in 3 weeks . . . I go in on Thursday for a second attempt at getting my first fill - I was supposed to get one on the 2nd . . . and he said to wait. I'm starving .. . eating more than I should even though its the right things . . . exercising and getting generally "unenthused" if that is a word . . . hang in there . . . something has to give at some point . . . all those that went before us are losing weight!

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    My doctor wants me to take 8 bites . . . and wait to see if I'm full. My directions are Protein first, then veggies/fruit, and then carbs if there is room. I also have a protein drink mid morning and mid afternoon. Let me tell you right now - 8 bites do NOT do it . . . I can eat my breakfast at 5 or 5:30 . . . and people on the trolley can hear my stomach growling on my way to work at 6:45. I'm getting all my liquids in . . . not a problem at work, but more of a battle on the weekends because I'm not looking at a clock constantly . . . I have met several of my doctor's patients at exercise and support groups - and they have ALL said they have had minimal fills . . . if any . . . I'm supposed to go in again on Thursday for my first fill . . . he told me no on the 2nd when I was there . . . and I'm going to ARGUE if he doesn't want to fill me this time. I don't mind doing what I'm supposed to do when I have my tool working with me . . . but to have the tool but not have it functioning . . . it's like a torture and a sure way to get me disinterested really fast.

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    Wendy's Chili

    1 pound ground chuck

    1 15−ounce can of diced tomatoes (liquid included)

    1 15−ounce can of red kidney Beans (liquid drained)

    1 15−ounce can of pinto beans (liquid drained)

    1 8−ounce can Hunt's Tomato sauce

    1/2 medium white onion, diced

    1 4−ounce can diced green chilies (with liquid)

    2 Tablespoons chopped celery

    2 Tablespoons chili powder

    1/2 Tablespoon ground cumin

    1 teaspoon salt

    1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

    1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

    1 cup Water

    1. Brown the ground chuck over medium heat, breaking into small pieces with the spatula. Add a dash of salt and pepper while cooking.


    2. Empty the cooked meat into a spaghetti strainer, and rinse well under very hot Water. This removes the bulk of the fat.


    3. Transfer the beef into a dutch oven, and add the remaining ingredients. Stir together to combine thoroughly.


    4. Over medium heat, bring to a simmer. Reduce the burner to low, and continue simmering 50−60 minutes, stirring occasionally.


  12. Posted

    If all they're asking for is $250 . . . that's what I'd pay and sit back and wait. I have BCBS and I only had to pay $175 for the psych portion out of pocket . . . and haven't seen any bills at all (knock on wood). I was supposed to be totally covered . . I'm HOPING that is the case! :eek:

  17. Posted

    Hello So. Cali People,

    I am new to this site (1 mo) and have not had surgery. I am scheduled for February and nervous. Is there a support group for Cali people that meet together? I found groups in other states and was wondering if a group had formed here.

    What part of the state are you looking for a support group in? It's kind of a big state :)

  18. Posted

    Diane . . . I REFUSE to even thing about failure for my band! I got my mind set that it is going to work . . . not overnight . . . but gradually and steadily (I hope). I went 3 weeks with no scale movement . . .and now it is finally starting to move again. I was supposed to get a fill on the 2nd, but he postponed it until the 17th . . . and I am sooooo wanting it now . . . If you follow the rules and do your part, along with the help of the band . . . I don't see how anyone can fail! :) (I have a half full glass of Water today lol). Don't flame me anyone . . . this is a pep talk :(

    Chris

  22. Posted

    Oh Yea for you Steph! Way to go! and I want more NUT info too . . . some of us don't get that quality of what to do, how to do it . . . and we have to live vicariously through others :). ALSO . . . you already had some fill from the surgery? cool for YOU . . . I don't have anything yet and I'm chomping at the bit now.

    Anyway - great job . . . keep up the good work . . .and keep the info flowing :)

    Chris

  25. Posted

    I think I'm weird because I'm sitting here trying to plan a goal . . . and I just don't know . . . I'm feeling better in my hip and my knee because of what I have lost . . . I just (finally) got cleared by my PCP so I can use the equipment at the gym I joined . . . and I just want to keep doing what I'm supposed to and be able to see progress in my monthly pictures. It took me 30 years to put all this weight on . . . I'm HOPING to get most of it off by my 1 year banniversary.

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