thatDEgirl
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Share ideas, What did you eat today ?
thatDEgirl replied to kimmom's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
B - 1 orange sweet roll (won't do that again, it felt ugh going down) L - 2oz chicken lunchmeat, 1oz colby jack cheese, 1 serving sun-dried tomato basil wheat thins D - 1/2 pesto chicken breast, a few bites of pesto tossed angel hair, 2 canned asparagus spears, 2 slices no sugar added canned peaches -
Did anyone else dry out after surgery?
thatDEgirl replied to *slim*'s topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Yep, since surgery my skin has done a complete 180 (I used to be very oily). It's been quite the learning curve for me, since I have NEVER had dry skin. I assume it is because I don't get as much fat in my diet but I don't know for sure. I know another lady that had rny and had the same thing happen. -
I'm doing okay, my band has been teaching me a lot recently to slow down and chew...LOL! Getting stuck is horrid! Weight loss is still pretty steady though, so I am happy!
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I'm doing okay, my band has been teaching me a lot recently to slow down and chew...LOL! Getting stuck is horrid! Weight loss is still pretty steady though, so I am happy!
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Share ideas, What did you eat today ?
thatDEgirl replied to kimmom's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
B - boiled egg L - 4 honey bbq any'tizers, 1/4c peas S - 1oz honey roasted cashews D - 3/4 italian sausage, sauce, 1/4c rotini and 1/4c bean and carrot blend S - maybe a jello cheesecake cup?! -
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thatDEgirl replied to kimmom's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I agree...I know the commissary doesn't have it. I may have to make a trip to Winn-Dixie or Publix soon! -
Well, my surgery was $24,000 and Tricare only paid right under $9,000. Doctors that take Tricare though, are not allowed to bill you the difference as I understand. This though is why a lot of places won't take Tricare anymore, they way under pay.
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thatDEgirl replied to Nobody's Girl's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I know Jif makes some and I find them right next to the regular pb in my store. You need to be careful though, a serving of my pb's is 2tbs and these *cups* are way more than that. -
How did you decide your goal weight?
thatDEgirl replied to gingerbug's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I picked the last weight I was happy at and it meant losing 70 pounds. It was nice when my doc told me he expects me to lose no less than 65 pounds...really close to my goal. If I get below that great, but if not no biggie either. -
I have Tricare Prime (south) and have paid nothing thus far and don't expect to pay anything.
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Wow, that is a crazy cost. My doc charges $150 for no flouro and $300 (IIRC) w/flouro. All his are done in office, you said outpatient? Are you getting hospital fees in there too?
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Help banded 1/08 and still only 10# down!
thatDEgirl replied to jmonash's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
One effective tip is to eat something for Breakfast. Skipping breakfast automatically throws our metabolism out of whack which is no good to losing weight. I too though would tend to think you are overfilled if you are throwing up that often. Being over filled usually leads us to eat slider foods (crackers, chips, Soups, ice cream, chocolate, etc) which are typically higher in fat/calories. I wish you the best of luck. -
Share ideas, What did you eat today ?
thatDEgirl replied to kimmom's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
B - 1 piece cranberry raisin swirl toast w/ 1oz WW reduced fat cream cheese L - weekly girl's lunch at Ruby Tuesday, 2 aisian dumplings w/ peanut sauce and 3 bites mashed cauliflower D - 3/4-1c grilled chicken salad (spinach, romaine, grilled chicken breast, cucumbers, mushrooms, boiled egg, grape tomatoes, three cheese crumbles and light ranch) -
I didn't have lovenox but I had heparin shots, 1 right before my surgery and 2 or 3 before I got discharged. Those hurt worse than any other *stick* i have ever had...and this is from a person that breezed through a bone marrow biopsy.
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You are absolutely one HAWT gal! WTG, you are a definite inspiration for me! -
If you can't get down solid food, you are either not taking small enough bites, not chewing well enough or need a slight unfill. I have only gotten stuck twice and it was my own fault for rushing, otherwise I can eat anything and it is fine.
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Share ideas, What did you eat today ?
thatDEgirl replied to kimmom's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
B - Dannon Light & Fit 0%+ Vanilla yogurt S - small banana L - 1/2c pulled pork & 2 dill pickle slices D - crunchy taco & pintos n cheese S - 4 pb oreos dipped in skim milk (thankfully they are now out of the house...and on my hips:blink::eek:) -
I've never used Bare Minerals but used Monave for a few years. I liked it at first, but then it just got to be too cakey for me (probably my skin changes).
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If you stay feeling yucky and only leaning towards soft foods, you may need a slight unfill. Please don't hesitate to call your doc before your 4 weeks are up if need be.
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If you are active duty prime, there will be no copay...prime retired has a $12 copay.
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No, they will just give you a pad and mesh panties...life goes on :tt1:
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Florida Docs that will do fills on Mexican Bandsters
thatDEgirl replied to AMY88's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Unless he is different for people he did not band, he does not use flouro on a normal basis. -
I was completely naked under my gown. If you are on your cycle at surgery time, they will give you a pad and mesh panties. I have only had loose stools once since surgery...it was after eating a scrambled egg that apparently didn't like me.
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Share ideas, What did you eat today ?
thatDEgirl replied to kimmom's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
B - Dannon Light & Fit 0+ strawberry yogurt L - South Beach Southwestern Chicken Wrap kit (I ate 2 bites of the first wrap and got stuck...ate only the chicken, cheese and salsa a few hours later after my workout) D - 1/3 thick beef ranch burger patty, 1 leaf romaine, 1 slice tomato, 1/2c ranch style beans, 4 pieces no sugar added sliced pears