terri b
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I but the small "lean cusines" and can eat the whole thing. I love the meatloaf and mac and cheese. They are about 210 - 270 calories and they are great for lunches. I really can not eat anything from fast food palces any more and that seems to be what everyone in my office does for lunch.
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I no longer wear "queen size" panty hose. It is a small goal, but wow!!
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My grandmother used to tell me take they found me under a cabbage. I wonder if that makes me the "original cabbage patch kid"?
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Flintstones for me. Every thing else had a bad taste. I agree with the optifast comment----UGH. Hang in there it won't be long.
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I have been an RN for the last 30 years. I have been in administration the past 19 years.
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I'm on a Bender (Last Supper Syndrome)
terri b replied to NeenBand's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I can really relate! I ate non-stop until I had to start on protein drinks. I gained about 7 pounds, which of course was just 7 more to loose. I really think I needed to eat. I had been on so many crazy diets I think I just needed to eat what I had been "depriving" myself of. I talked to my husband about my need to eat, he he had the gall to point out that when it comes to my eating habits I am the "queen of denial!" -
I spent the first two weeks cryiing, hurting both physically and emotionally. I would cry and think "I volunteered for this and paid good money"etc. That was then. I was banded 11/3/05 and to date - feel great and have lost 47 lbs with out a fill as yet. I am an emotional eater and still do eat, but I don't "over eat". I am working on this and I will control this eating related to emotions!
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I feel very lucky. I had a great Valentines day. I also cleared off the dining room table, but we never used it for dinner--------we got to busy enjoying each other. Of course the bottle of wine was very good beginning. I woke up this morning hungry as all get out, so I had warmed up the salmon and made eggs.
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I don't own a scale. I only weigh in at my doctors. If the new ones are good I may invest in one.
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What is up with the "charms" hanging on the back of thongs?? I don't think I will ever be thin enough to deal with that. I did get used to low rise jeans, but just the ones about 3 inches below what is now my waist. Just saying I have a waist sounds strange. lol
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I listen mostly to "jam bands". Gov't Mule, Dead, Widespread Panic, Allman Brothers, SCI and the list goes on---------
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I had my sugery on 11/3/05 and have not had a fill yet. I have lost 43 lbs so far. I went to the doctor mid January for a fill and he said I was not ready yet! He told me to come back when I am not losing weight.
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I joined "CURVES", but have not found the time to go as yet. That is part of the reason I never joined in the past. I am walking my dogs about 1 mile 3 times per week. They are getting in good shape also.
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Has anyone else had this awful "mineral smell" after the surgery? I started noticing it about 2-3 days post-op. It has become less frequent, but it is bad when it happens. Every thing smells, my clothes, skin, water, food etc. I realize it is not all those items, but it is making me crazy! My husband feels it is a side effect from the anesthesia. What do you all think?
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thanks guys. it does all make sense. i am certain it will go away.
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Joe, I would not do this on a regular basis, but I would take laxatives to get the 2 lbs off before the doctor visit. Just once won't hurt. Good luck
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No itching, but I can relate to the "extra long boobs". Maybe perky boobs after I loose the weight.
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Right after my surgery, I told my husband I would not be eating much for a while so I would not be cooking. You should see some of the great stuff he cooked up. He has beeen holding out!!! lol Now that I am eating some, he is still cooking. I should have done this 25 years ago.
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When do you get hungry? I have been banded since 11/3 and still not hungry. I have to remind myself to eat! Not that I am complaining, but when can I expect the hunger to return. I have never expierienced this my entire life!
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My group Flex account will only let us put in $5,000.00 for medical expenses. I did this and used my 5,000 toward the surgery. It was not a problem. I wish I could have put more in, but using some pre-tax dollars is the way to go if at all possible.
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I have been very lucky, I had L 4 and 5 fused in 1979 and have not had any problems since. Since then I have had the best posture! I can not slouch, but that is not good for you either.
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I found ice to work. Try it, and of course walking
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I won't be a month until 12/3, and I also feel full and I am losing. I think we need to listen to our bodies and take charge of our health care decisions.
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I am fat because of the "starving children in Africa!" In all honesty, I am fat because of the choices I made.
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Now that all of us our going to be much thinner, we don't want those "worry" lines to set in! Smile lines are ok. It is 3 weeks for me today and I have lost 23 lbs! I also know it will slow down, but I am enjoying every pound. I think this will be the first Holiday Season in many years that I won't gain at least 10 pounds!!!! How good is that!