revswife
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It’s a special day here at BariatricPal, according to your profile..it’s your birthday. Happy Birthday, revswife!
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3 years has passed since you registered at LapBandTalk! Happy 3rd Anniversary revswife!
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Hello All, 1 year has gone by...some days it feels like just yesterday, some days it feels like it's been forever. I'm still not sure whether or not this is exactly where I should really post this, but I do know that this portion of the board has been most helpful to me when discouraged along the way. I've lost a total of 75 pounds so far, still 40 pounds from goal, but my outlook on life has most definately improved. It's amazing what carrying around 75 less pounds will do!! For those of you who may feel discouraged about your success, just know that this a process and not a quick fix, as the cliche goes, you didn't gain the weight overnight, don't expect it to disappear overnight. Thanks to those of you who have answered questions I have had over the last year. Blessings to all of you in your journey!!
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I haven't had any sort of bread or pasta since surgery...and don't plan to try!! I get stuck on chicken, no matter how it's cooked unless it's in soup. I live on fish and seafood, it has really changed my taste. I like roasted shrimp and steamed broccoli for supper, makes me feel full, more full than I imagined it would.
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Hi All, I am watching Biggest Loser, and I am wondering where I can find a Body Bugg w/ Digital Display for any less than $350 that I found on the official site, any ideas. We don't have a 24 hour fitness in our area, otherwise I would definately go that route. Any suggestions on where to look, or any other brands that are similar to BodyBugg are greatly appreciated.
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I was banded 8/11/08, I have lost 23 lbs so far. I went in for my second fill this a.m. 1 cc today, for a total of 6.2 cc in a 10 cc band. I have done o.k. today with food, don't really feel much like eating, but I am really struggling with myself and my outlook on this whole process. I feel so frustrated, I know that I didn't put on the weight in a day, I know that it won't come off in a day. I am having a difficult time grasping how good the 23lb loss really is, and where I go from here. Any CONSTRUCTIVE advice is appreciated.
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Good Morning,
Just wondering how things are going for you. I just called and scheduled my 2nd fill for Monday AM @ 7:30, it'll be a long day cause I have to be back up here @ 10:30 for work, yikes. I'm really starving these days, I think I had restriction for about 5 days, then it went back to everything as normal. I was really glad they had a spot for me. How are you doing with the exercise part of things, I'm having a struggle with that too. Hope things are well with you.
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I know what you're feeling, I was banded 8/11/08 and sometimes I forget I have the band, I eat well and moderately exercise every day, and...I feel nothin' I think I've finally convinced myself to call the Dr. and schedule my 2nd fill, the 1st didn't go well, lots of pain and they had a difficult time finding the port. I guess that's what they mean when they tell us to be aggressive with the fills, I'm just gonna have to bite the bullet. Hang in there.
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I Can't believe this...
revswife replied to 1GirlNamedTiff's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
New Whey Protein Bullets, available online & GNC, I think. 3oz liquid shots, considered a clear liquid, tastes like Kool-aid & Jello, 25 grams of protein, they were a life saver for me. -
Newbie 2B Banded on 08-28-08
revswife replied to need2bthin's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
New whey Protein Bullets, 3 oz liquid shots 25 grams of protein, comes in fruit flavors!! -
Hi all, I had surgery on the 11th. All went relatively well. I was under longer than usual due to a misunderstanding on my surgeons part. I had my post-op appt on the 18th. Dr. refilled my pain meds and said she would give me as much time off as I needed. I am supposed to be going in tomorrow for 4 hrs and Friday for 4 hours. I am really dreading going back to my new job. I am insurance biller/coder, so it's not a matter of an "active" job. I have only been at my job for 7 months, and I don't really like it. I'm not really attached to my co-workers. None of them know that I had lap-band. I told them it was for a hernia repair. Right now I'm part-time and they are going to make be go full-time. That's what they said at my review, that after the surgery I would be full-time. I don't know what to do. Anyway, I'm still in so much pain. I am taking my walks and trying my best to get in enough protein, being on mushies helps now. Praise God for protein bullets. So, do I need to buck up or what?
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Hi! I just got your message! I'm not the best at this whole thread thing and I found your message in my profile area. Sorry it's taken so long to reply. I had my post-op on Mon at 9:30am too. From your picture, I think maybe I was sitting next to you, maybe. Were you with your husband? Could have been someone else.. I have been doing ok. More uncomfortable than I thought I would be. Honestly, for the first couple of days, I felt like I had made the biggest mistake of my life. I have been starving!! I've lost 8 lbs so far and feel sick if I eat and mushies. Do you still feel confident about your decision? What are you eating? It's good to hear from you!
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Hi there,
It's good to hear from you. I was wondering about you too. I'm doing o.k. I have alot of pain around my port and some nausea, but not too bad. I go for my post-op tomorrow @ 9:30 and I head back to work on Tuesday. I'm a little nervous about getting back in the swing of things. I have been taking it pretty easy since the surgery and I haven't been in a car since last monday night, on my way home from the hospital. I hope things go better tomorrow than they did on Monday. I'm starting to get really hungary and hoping Dr. will clear me for mushies tomorrow. How did things go for you? How is your recovery? Hope to talk to you soon.
