Kellster
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3 years has passed since you registered at LapBandTalk! Happy 3rd Anniversary Kellster!
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It's certainly weird not eating as much food - especially with the gigantic portions we are used to in America. My doctor gave me a card asking if I could order senior's meals - he changed from kid's because kid's meals tend to be fried, etc. and at least senior portions are smaller. My Lap-Band Journey card has that message on it too. I've been out to dinner with friends and I either order soup (not the creamy ones), or something healthy off of the appetizer menu, and I plan for leftovers. And I don't feel ashamed to leave food -especially bread - on my plate. I was at a baby shower this weekend, and there were delicious chicken salad sandwiches on a croissant. I cut it in half and gave part to my friend, and took off the top bread and lettuce and just ate the open faced sandwich, with some fruit and veggies. It was great, I felt like I ate everything and didn't miss out. Yum where's my Protein shake.
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First Fill Experiences For The Mayo BANDitos
Kellster replied to John337's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thanks for the inspiring words, Spidey! I definitely need to come on here for encouragement sometimes. The Mayo Banditos rock! My fill went great - I was in and out in less than 20 minutes, a miracle for my busy office. He put 3.5CCs in, and I could feel the water gurgle down, but it wasn't uncomfortable - which he said was perfect. Next fill - 6 weeks from now! -
First Fill Experiences For The Mayo BANDitos
Kellster replied to John337's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hey Banditos, looks like we're all moving along well! I've been off living life with the Band - in Bandster Hell of course. But I go for my first fill today, and I can't wait! This thread has helped me prepare for it. Although I'm a bit peeved - my buddies MamaDot and MamaBully were banded by the same surgeon as me a week after my band date, and got a fill a week ago - lucky girls! I should have pestered that receptionist some more, I swear she doesn't like me. Ah, all things happen for a reason, right? I've been hovering around 30lbs lost, but I know I eat significantly less now than I did pre-band. I've been fighting off depression so it's been hard to be motivated to exercise but I'm doing little things here and there. Hoping the fill will help me get refocused! -
Hey I just saw your picture and wondered how you are doing? We had a lapband meeting tonight at St. Joe's and the speaker was someone who had lapband in 2006. He is a man in his 50's. Really felt good to have someone with lapband sharing tonight. I'm doing well. Seeing Dr. McVay this Friday. Going to Hawaii on June 28!! Life is good right now.
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Johnsonsnickers, you beat me to it! I actually had less cramps this month, and I'm wondering if it's the hormones from my melting fat, or the fact that I weigh less, or both! My poor bf, he's in for a treat if I get crazy because of hormones. Hehe.
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Mine is on the left, about 3-4 inches above my waist, but just slightly to the left of my midline. It's in a good place when I'm standing. But when I sit, there's still a roll there and it tends to bump against stuff... lol. I can feel it quite prominently and asked my surgeon about it and he said that as I lose weight it will settle into my abdomen, that he has never seen one visible to the naked eye on a skinny bandster. Whew!
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Has anyone else stopped losing weight?
Kellster replied to Dani257969's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I'm either maintaining or losing slowly, but I'm trying to pay a lot of attention to what I'm eating now that I'm onto soft foods. I've also been going to the gym as much as possible, today will make 4 times this week. Working out makes me feel like I'm doing something good for myself, and I can tell I'm getting stronger. Now I can't wait to bring in the weight lifting so I can build muscle to burn even more fat! WOOHOO! Oh and the moron receptionist at my surgeon's office scheduled my fill for 6 weeks out even though my doc said 4 is ok. But I feel ok going for a couple more weeks, I'm doing ok with portions/food quality and I enjoy taking big gulps - not for long! -
Mayo Banditos / Friday Weigh In !!!!
Kellster replied to Scorpioqt's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I like this idea of weighing on Fridays! This morning I was 340.6 so I'm down about 28 pounds so far, woohoo!! Hitting the gym again tonight. :-) -
Hey kids, I'm back and had to update the poo status (aren't you glad???). I'm on mushy/soft food now and I'm happy to report that I am back on my at least 1/day poo schedule. I really think that the low-sodium V8 that I drink daily helps me feel more full, and helps me move that bowel. I ran out a couple days ago and it's been a bit harder than normal. And I agree - total volume is way down. I keep waiting for more but nope! No bowl-fillers for me now.
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Hi there! I see that you were recently banded - how are you feeling? How is it going? My surgery date is on 6/10 and I'm very anxious. I'd love to hear about your surgery and what it's been like for you post-op.
Congratulations!
Marie
