Mimilou2004
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Too tight vs. Sweet Spot
Mimilou2004 replied to suthern_gurl83's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think you are too tight and that wt loss is probably part dehydration. Please keep your appt for a tiny unfill, we are not meant to live like that. Best wishes, Mimi -
Re: "Inverted T" abdominoplasty
Mimilou2004 replied to Mimilou2004's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Becci, sorry you can't run for 2 more weeks, but I am glad Ms Serra took those stubborn stitches out. Keep up the good work riding herd on all living things, LOL!!!! Sorry you can't get pictures, that sucks. Mimi -
Had enough of Dr Max Bowater!! Can any Perth people recommend another fill doctor?
Mimilou2004 replied to Fanny Adams's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Fanny, I am sorry for your aggravations...that Bowater sounds like a horses' arse!! I have been too tight and am going for an unfill today, TT is Monday and I don't want to be too tight after that. I wish you luck getting back to your sweet spot. Mimi -
Will I qualify for lap band?
Mimilou2004 replied to Mili85's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
What are your Health Insurance requirements? Mimi -
best post banding exercise?
Mimilou2004 replied to dontgoggilme's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Walking is always a good place to start then add hand wts to build up the arms. Good luck and congratulations. Mimi -
Niki's New tummy, boobies and thighs!
Mimilou2004 replied to nurse niki's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Yahoo, you are one brave girl to get so much done at once!!!! Can't wait to see the pictures. Are you going to post pre-op pictures, too? I am so excited for you and wish you a rapid recovery. Mimi -
Went for a fill today - but he wouldn't give me one!
Mimilou2004 replied to marfar7's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am at goal and way too tight. It is miserable not knowing from day to day, hour to hour if my band is going to close down. I am glad your doc didn't think you should have a fill yet after analyzing how you were doing. When things change you can always get a fill, that is the great thing about the band. I will be getting a small unfill tomorrow and hope to stop throwing up. Congratulations on your wt loss. Mimi -
I have been drinking generic Crystal Light for 16 months and all of a sudden I am getting extreme reflux and acid indigestion from it. I am going to try and get used to plain water, bleck!!!! Mimi
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no fill for 90 days your thoughts?
Mimilou2004 replied to ElizabethS's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Can you afford to pay for the fill yourself? That is a very long time to wait to start the fill process. Good luck. Mimi -
Re: "Inverted T" abdominoplasty
Mimilou2004 replied to Mimilou2004's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
You are sweet, Becci!!! I am going to have a friend do some close ups of my arm scars since they are 2 mths post op and put them in the album. I am wishing there was summer weight 3/4 length blouses for temps in the 90's and 100's with 98% humidity here in SC. -
Re: "Inverted T" abdominoplasty
Mimilou2004 replied to Mimilou2004's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Thanks, they are my canine companions...have one more to switch too after a while. You got in to the album, didn't you? Mimi -
I am craaazy, LOL, but at least the pictures are restricted to ppl I have been chatting with over time. It was embarrassing at first but the more I look at them the more I get excited about the TT. But then my droopy butt, back and thighs will be calling out for lopping off, hehehehe. I have a familiar face, eh? Maybe we knew each other in another life. Ancestors on my Dad's side are from Scotland!!!
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Re: "Inverted T" abdominoplasty
Mimilou2004 replied to Mimilou2004's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
LOL, we posted at the same time!!!! I think it is an excellent idea to have a planned "junk food" day. Although your choices don't sound so extreme or non healthy. I am sorry you have to suffer with visions of builder's bum, LOL, and yes, we have that problem, too. Hey, way to go getting healthier with all those walkies!!!! Mimi -
Re: "Inverted T" abdominoplasty
Mimilou2004 replied to Mimilou2004's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Well, have some more PS and we will have more to talk about!!!!! One thing I noticed when I was taking my nudie pix is that my ass and back and thighs are sagging and wrinkled. I have to laugh or I would cry!!!!! Mimi -
Does anyone still eat hamburger?
Mimilou2004 replied to pas4mykids's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I, too, can eat hamburger. The more moist the better and the higher quality the less the gristle. I have more trouble with chicken than hamburger. But each person is unique and can change from fill to fill. Mimi -
I think we all go through those ups and downs. When I barf it means my band is shut and I get scared that I will lose the band. I haven't barfed in 2 days and am babying my band with liquids until I get a small unfill tomorrow. Have you thought about looking for a personal trainer for a few months? They help physically and mentally. I can't wait til I am recovered from my Tummy Tuck and get back to exercising with my trainer. Good luck,
Mimi
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Re: "Inverted T" abdominoplasty
Mimilou2004 replied to Mimilou2004's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Oh, Becci, I feel for you having that darn fence down!!!! As far as starting early, most of them start late!!! You are lucky if they keep up that pace!!! You will be so happy with getting your arms and boobs done. Go look at my home page album and see my boobs before and after. I think you are on my friends list...it is a restricted album. I am happy for you being satisfied with yourself. You are a great shape and BMI and tall like you said. Hey, I want some lasagna, too, boo hiss!!!! Mimi -
Yay, congratulations and welcome to bandland!!!! Mimi
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Anyone had severe band tightness after TT?
Mimilou2004 replied to ellen1224's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
I hear you, Wanna, I am going for an unfill Thursday but don't know how much to have taken out. Mimi -
Great first postop appointment today!!
Mimilou2004 replied to chrisdirects's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Good job, Christine!!! Best wishes on your continued success. Mimi -
Re: "Inverted T" abdominoplasty
Mimilou2004 replied to Mimilou2004's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
I am sorry your son has health issues, it is a wonderful thing that you can keep him with you and help take care of him. I have a friend that has been paying monthly on a storage shed rental for many years.....I told her to sort the stuff, get rid of it and move on. If she hasn't needed the stuff in all these years she probably doesn't need it!!!! Now you, you had a need to find all that cleaning equipment, LOL!!! A nice small utility box will be wonderful...can't build up stuff!!!! What is the next mission? Glad you are continuing to heal. Mimi -
I really must advise you to call your doc's office tomorrow. It is not normal to have to take heartburn medicine that often. You might have any number of problems brewing. Best wishes, Mimi
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Probably most of us have gone through the same thing. Some of it is head hunger and boredom, as well as real hunger. It is important to follow the doctor's diet as the other posters said. Best wishes, Mimi
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new to forum but "oldie" bandster
Mimilou2004 replied to lucy83's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Congratulations, Lucy, you have done so well!!! Welcome to the forum. Are you going to have any Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery? Mimi -
Protein Shake Alternative
Mimilou2004 replied to Deathstroke's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Those are very high calorie and not so high protein. Walmart has Adkins and EAS Advantage. Do a search, there are several threads with recommendations on protein drinks. Mimi