4myhealth
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I'm in the same boat with motivation! Everything was so easy to begin with and now I know I need outside support to get rid of this last 50 pounds. After being away from this forum for many months, I'm back to find support. It is reassuring to read your posts.
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New Member: need help with failure feeling
4myhealth replied to reader54's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I was banded 18 months ago. The positives have definitely outweigh the negatives. I think it is completely understandable to have mixed feelings about any elective surgery. I wouldn't look at your desire to have the surgery done as a failure but as a success...a step or a decision to make a change in your life. You have already admitted you can't lose the weight on your own and the lap band may be the extra help you need and have been looking for. -
I was looking through some of the posts on this site. I joined about 18 months ago, but have not been active on the site. Anyway, saw you were from Montana,as well, and got your surgery done in Great Falls. Dr. Rohrer did mine in March of 2008. I live outside of Billings and am looking for people to chat with as I continue this weightloss process. How is your weightloss going?
Darla
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Dr. Rohrer did my surgery in March of 2008. I am pleased with the results. Dr. Rohrer and his staff are great to work with! I am still continuing my weightloss journey, but am having more success than ever before.
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My weight loss seems to be pretty consistent...a little each day. I have been feeling great and haven't had any problems to speak of. I have begun to introduce new foods into my diet, but haven't had any make me feel nauseous or cause any problems. Glad to hear everything is going well. Looking forward to hearing about your fill. My appointment isn't until the 23rd.
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Terrisioux and others, I can't feel my band, but my port is noticable. It feels like a bean sized bump just under my skin. It isn't sensitive.
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I don't have my doctor's appointment until April 23. That is when I will get my first fill. I had to change the date for travel purposes. I have to drive 4 hours to see the doctor...so plans are a must. I feel like my retriction isn't as much as it used to be. I think I am restricting myself by keeping the portions small. I did start soft foods over the weekend. They have been going down great. Let me know how the first fill goes.
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Basic shake using vanilla whey Protein powder 1/2 c. skip milk, soy milk, or Water 2 scoops of vanilla whey protein powder (I use only one since 1 has 20 g protein) about 1 c. ice cubes Variations Vermont banana 1 banana chunk (ahead of time freeze 2" pieces of banana to use in shakes) 1 tsp maple extract Cookies and Cream 2 sugar free chocolate cream filled sandwhich cookies 1 heaping Tbsp cool whip light 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Elvis' Favorite (mine, too :thumbup:) 1 banana chunk 1 tbsp Peanut Butter 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Creamy Banana 1 banana chunk 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Banana Nog 1 banana chunk 1/8 tsp freshly grated nutmeg 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Orange Banana Frosted Replace milk in Basic Shake with 1/4 c. water 1 banana chunk 1/4 c. orange juice 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract I'll post more later...I have 7 more variations. Gotta run.
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One of my favorites...I got it from another post on this site is... Lasagna Layer each of the following so you have about 1/2 cup total: low fat/fat free cottage cheese low sugar/sugar free spaghetti sauce low fat mozerrella cheese Pop in microwave and cook until melted. Almost like Thanksgiving dinner:wink2: chicken and potatoes Grind up some chicken Mix chicken with mashed potatoes. MMM.... A little treat... Let diet root beer go flat... to get rid of the carbination. Make a root beer float with sugar free/fat free ice cream. Did your doctor give you some variations for making your Protein shakes? I have quite a few variations that are yummy. Let me know if you would like them. Hope these were some new ideas to add to your collection.
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Hi all, I have to say I feel great! I had my surgery on the 3rd and was back to work the next Monday. I was a little worried because I had so much nausea through Saturday before going back to work, but it went fine. I feel better each day. I have to be on pureed foods for another couple of weeks...but I'm not minding it. I have been reading the recipes that have been posted and trying some new things. I don't see my surgeon until the middle of April...so I am just following the guidelines they sent home with me. I'm glad to hear everyone else is doing great, too. Take care...
