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3 years has passed since you registered at LapBandTalk! Happy 3rd Anniversary Sask Patient!
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Eating out post band
Sask Patient replied to bingo-b's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I couldn't agree more! One of the neatest things about the having my band is being able to order an appetizer as my main course and be TOTALLY satisfied with it. Or, as Snowbird said, taking the majority of my meal home and then having at least one more meal. All my life I have cleaned my plate... always... to be able to take some home is the REAL treat for me. You will be able to continue to eat out - and likely at all of the same places you did before which is so great. Just try to remember to choose wisely, TAKE SMALL BITES THAT YOU EAT SLOWLY (that's my biggest downfall still), and chew chew chew! GOOD LUCK! And ENJOY! Congrats on becoming a BANDSTER! Stace:thumbup: -
Pushing Food Through
Sask Patient replied to debsidoo's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey there - I have definitely felt this happen as I have put myself into voluntary hell on earth by trying to "sip my way through it" too... THAT is an awesome analogy! GAWD how that hurts sometimes! Anyhow, I had to look up STOMA with a Google search because I always thought it was the opening created by the band that goes between the pouch and the stomach... I always believed that the stoma is what changes with each fill... the more fill the tighter the stoma. Anyhow, here's what I found in a Glossary on one Lapband™ website: Stoma: The stomach outlet created by the LAP-BAND between the two parts of the stomach. The size of the stoma regulates the flow of food from the upper pouch to the lower part of the stomach -
TREMENDOUS WORK!!! Good for you!! :scared2:)
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WOW! You are doing fantastic!! Keep up the great work! Congratulations... Stacey
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thanks for the compliments. haha, and i cant lie, it is kinda fun gettin those comments.
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My surgery was August 20th/08 - I will be updating this on a fairly regular basis, but - if you enter this album be prepared - it is UGLY!!! YIKES!!!!
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Went today to get my surgey date and found out that my surgeon has an agreement with my insurance to take the same amt - $11k for either band or bypass, I am really worried if I made the right choice today as I changed it after scheduling to the bypass and still have the same date of Dec 3rd for the procedure. You have 5 incessions about same size, surgery is about an hr-hr and fifteen, recovery is slower and more restriction on eating and foods....not sure but? Friend used same Dr in Sept and has lost 78 pounds in 12 weeks with bypass. She is not eating even 500 calories a day and lossing..ouch. I hope to do it right and hope I choose this change to the bypass wisely,. BMI is so high. My friend went from a size 30 to size 18 today. I just want to get to a normal size again, I was embarrased on the plane when they asked me to move away from the emergency exit as I has a seat belt extension. Preop Nov 26 Surgery Dec 3....I cant gain any weight from now to then and am gettng nervous.
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Hey there! Sorry I just found this note from you today. I had my surgery in Tijuana with Dr. Pedro Kuri who I think the world of! I had to self pay too-total was $7500 US plus the flight from Canada and back for my hubby and me. The cost effectiveness was one of the main reasons I researched this surgeon. He is amazing and the facility is spotless. He has performed over 4000 lapband surgeries and I have been feeling fine. Love the fact that you've already given up carbonation-that's great-I did too which was tough 'cuz I LOVED my beer but, it's a small price to pay considering the benefits of the band. Be prepared to work hard with diet and exercise after being banded-that's the most important thing. Something you could start doing now is taking smaller bites, chewing really well and slowing down with your eating. I'm still learning to do that and I am sure I will every day. I'm 43 so I completely understand you wanting to "start your life" - and you WILL! GOOD LUCK!!!
Stace
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I started the process in Aug and have completed my dietary requirements from the dietician and my insurance. I have tried for years to lose the weight and have suffered from my thyroid issues as well. I found out that I will have to pay $11k out of pocket as my insurance only covers $5K.....uugh! Well, tomorrow, I have my pschy eval tomorrow and am nervous. Things are moving fast as I have my blood work and ekg on Tuesday, 11/11. Once these two are complete, I will have my case reviewed and then meet with the surgeon and should be scheduled by the 1st week in Dec. Has anyone had surgery with Dr Atkinson in NV with the Lap Band? If so, what advice can you give me as I begin my journey. I have already eliminated carbonated drinks and live to drink water. I cant stand the taste of anything else nowadays. My mindset is right I believe to be successful. Im just nervous and feel that I can now begin to live my life at age 37 once I lose the weight. Any advice would be welcomed. Thanks
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"Head" hunger/eating when bored...
Sask Patient replied to Shleb's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
:biggrin: Hi guys - one website that I've found that helps me is Shrinkyourself.com but there is a fee to go through the course... and it really is more about emotional eating, but I have fallen in love with it. Here's a couple of things I do to try and stop mindless eating "head hunger" from getting a hold of me... take a bath, sweep the floor, brush and floss my teeth, brush the dogs... anything BUT give in-particularly at night. And now I have set myself a firm and fast rule - absolutely NO food after 8PM to help with that evening food frenzy... Good luck with it - here for you anytime!! Stace PS - CONGRATS TO BOTH OF YOU on your AWESOME LOSSES!!! I fought the whole Bandster Hell thing for a long time - just had my first fill this past weekend and I am DEFINITELY feeling it so now I can't wait for the "real" losing to get moving...
