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three sixty six started following THIS made it so worth it..., 400lb and clueless...pls read, Soft Calcium Chews and and 7 others
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haven't been on in ages and was thinking about you. hope you are doing well!
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400lb and clueless...pls read
three sixty six replied to ms.brimw's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
hey there ms., I agree with everyone else who has posted. I want to add my story to help you: I was 385lbs when I had my surgery last May. The doc is right, the weight loss is slower with the band than with bypass, but don't waste time with a doc who doesn't believe in you. It's working for me because I choose to make it work. I haven't updated my ticker, but I'm down 62 lbs and counting. Bottom line: find the right surgeon. This one isn't it. Don't give up. If you want a band, do what you can to get one. You won't be sorry you did. I'm not. Good luck to you. -
For anyone with an iPhone or iPod Touch...
three sixty six replied to drew05's topic in Fitness & Exercise
TDP/Livestrong.com has an iphone/itouch app too! it's really good!! and freeeeee -
that's great that Bariatric Advantage is releasing some! i was taking the viactiv multi and the calcium b/c i hated all my chewable options, but my nutritionist (at the surgery center) said viactiv is junk and a waste of money. he has me on the bariatric advantage vitaband chews and the calcium. my only problem is taking them on a regular schedule! multi, calcium, Iron, and Vitamin D = a lot of Vitamins to take!
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Has anyone gone through this? I'm meeting my surgeon the day before to talk about possibly unfilling a little. I've got pretty decent restriction. I pb about 5 days a week. There seem to be days where everything goes down without a hitch (small portions) and days where nothing stays down. My stress level is an 11 due to finals right now. Anyone have any tonsillectomy advice for someone scared outta her mind? I've already discussed my band with my ENT. He knows not to use a blind NG (which he was planning to do before I told him about my band! good think I told him!). I'm also planning to ask for anti-nausea meds before I come out of the OR. I have to stay overnight in the hospital. Eek!
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Uh-oh.. How do you know if you're TOO tight?
three sixty six replied to three sixty six's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
oh, and just in case i haven't convinced myself that i will be ok with leaving the fill as is for now, i am experiencing a TOM issue as well. hmm. -
Uh-oh.. How do you know if you're TOO tight?
three sixty six replied to three sixty six's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
thanks avm! that actually answers a secondary question i have, but didn't ask.. i have to chew more and eat slower. i really MISS eating. not food, but eating, you know? has anyone else felt as though their fills are much tighter when first done, and then loosen up? that makes me paranoid that there's a leak somewhere!! -
Uh-oh.. How do you know if you're TOO tight?
three sixty six posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I know, I have read that if you can't swallow your own spit, you're too tight. If you can't drink liquids, you're too tight. How else can you tell if you're too tight? I just got another fill on Monday (+1cc) for a total of 7.5 in my Realize band. I was on liquids until late last night. I tried to eat some ground turkey and cheese and salsa and it did not happen for me. I got very sick. This morning I tried to eat some farina and got sick. Circumstances to consider: last night, I was starving and ate too fast/did not chew well (I think). This morning I drank a little lemonade with my farina (which was thick). That's when I felt sick. Am I too tight? Are these just circumstantial sickies? Should I call the doc? I am worried b/c I'm going out of town for the holiday weekend. TIA ! -
England?! I am so JEALOUS!!!!!
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Inexpensive Bras, A Simple Tip
three sixty six replied to pandagirl's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
A couple months ago, I needed new bras, but was afraid to buy them b/c I knew I'd be losing weight. I found the perfect solution at Lane Bryant. They were having a good sale so I got a good deal. The bras I bought have no wires, but they are incredibly supportive and flattering! They are made of stretch jersey (I never ever thought they would lift! but they do) so as I am losing weight my bras are not deathly uncomfortable like they would be with a wire. Just a suggestion. I was a total non-believer in non-underwire bras until I tried these on. -
oh I love this thread, even though it's an oldie. we should resurrect it! i've had 2 pb episodes since being banded back in May. they were both on fast-food french fries (McDonald's, Arby's curly fries). do ya think someone's trying to tell me something? step.. away.. from.. the fast food!!!! I'm done with fries, thankyouverymuch! that slime, that pain, no thank ya!
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Obesity Help Lawsuit filed by Gary Viscio
three sixty six replied to Alex Brecher's topic in Rants & Raves
wow, thanks for posting the complaint. that's a good one! not the worst, but one of the most poorly-written complaints I've read in a while :thumbup: sign me up for some of his legal expertise! -
Great tool for tracking calories, protein, etc.
three sixty six replied to tmcd59's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I tried signing up for the free membership, and I was told they aren't accepting new members at this time. They directed me to livestrong.com. I wanted the dailyplate.com on my blackberry, but you have to be a paid member to do that. I'm not really thrilled with the Realize band website food tracker. Nothing is in there! Everything has to be added to your list of foods, which means I go to the dailyplate and look up the nutritional info anyway. Ugh. Any other sites out there as comprehensive as thedailyplate? -
Privacy violated or too sensitive?
three sixty six replied to PennyLane's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Wow, that's really incredible. I'm sorry you're going through this! I agree with Di. Check your paperwork - they may have had you sign away your right, allowing them to contact your insurance company for more than just bloodwork.. it may be a blanket authorization. Or, maybe they just goofed. Either way, it sucks that it's already out there. I would definitely contact an attorney to ensure that your right to insurance is protected. Good luck - please keep us posted.