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  1. gabi311b
    We are officially the Lucky Losers! It won on the poll! Time to make your graphic. If anyone wants the one I have it is from www.glittertextgraphics.com and the font size is 35, the font is "Rockwell", the text color is "006600" and the Back color is "009900". The link you copy and paste is Bulletin Board (1). Please let me know if you have issues and I will try to help.
  2. gabi311b
    We are officially the Lucky Losers! It won on the poll! Time to make your graphic. If anyone wants the one I have it is from www.glittertextgraphics.com and the font size is 35, the font is "Rockwell", the text color is "006600" and the Back color is "009900". The link you copy and paste is Bulletin Board (1). Please let me know if you have issues and I will try to help.
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    YAY!!! That is so exciting! 19 dyas for me...I've been super busy. I had a pretty good Valentines Day. My boyfriend and I just went out to dinner and stayed pretty low key. I'm having a really stressfull day today and I'm ready to go home! How was your V-day? Are you so excited?

  4. gabi311b
    YAY...as of today I only have 23 days left until my surgery!!!! :cursing: So I want to start getting everything together for before, during and after surgery and I'm wondering what everyone stocked up on. I know that I should get Protein shakes, gas-x strips etc, but what else should I get so I can be as prepared as possible. Ideas on products, flavors, etc would be much appreciated as I know there are things I haven't thought about and I would love to know what they are. :frown:
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    OMG, you are coming to the West Coast!!!! Woohoo! Is OCC in Mexico?? And....we are going to be only one day apart! That is so exciting!
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    Betrayal is a BITCH

    gabi311b replied to mumof2boys's topic in Rants & Raves

    Wow, I just read through all of the posts from the very beginning and I have to say, you are one strong lady! I am so proud of you. I have been in a relationship where an ex-boyfriend was unfaithful and the pain is tremendous. I will keep you in my thought and prayers and do what makes you happy...
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    Sooooo it looks like the polls are in! LUCKY LOSERS wins by one point!
  8. gabi311b
    So the polls are in....LUCKY LOSERS won by ONE point! I still like March Melters better but I think we should go with the majority.
  9. gabi311b
    Should I be worried that my surgeon doesn't do this for any of his patients? When I asked he said...'we don't check by xray'. Does that mean he can check a different way? What should I do?
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    Very sad update

    gabi311b replied to JaimeSTL's topic in Pregnancy with Weight Loss Surgery

    I am so terribly sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. God Bless.
  11. gabi311b
    I had a little anxiety when I told my parents but they were so supportive and they are actually helping me pay for it since I'm a self-pay patient. I have been going to Overeaters Anonymous for about 6 months now to help with the head hunger issues that I have struggled with my whole life. The hardest part I have found in who to tell and who not to tell is my sponsor at OA. Even though there are quite a few people there that have already had WLS, it is kind of a taboo subject to have WLS after you have stopped the bingeing. I told her I'm going to be having hernia surgery so she knows that I won't be able to call her every day but I still feel bad for lying. I know it's my body and my decision but I just don't want to face her on this issue.
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    Barium Swallow & X-Ray

    gabi311b replied to gabi311b's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I think you are right...I just wanted it cause I've heard so many others say they've had it. I think I'm just second guessing myself. I trust my Dr. completely and I really like him and his staff. Thanks for helping me put it in perspective!
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    Barium Swallow & X-Ray

    gabi311b replied to gabi311b's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    He does everything else, just not that. I had my endoscopy this past weekend and everything was fine in regards to hernias. I have all the other tests but just this one he doesn't do. I am thinking it's because I'm having it at a surgical center and they don't have an xray machine. Could I go somewhere else and have them do an xray through insurance?
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    I have to start my pre-op liquid diet on 3/1, only one week prior to my surgery. I definitely have the last supper syndrome. I am eating things that I would never have thought to buy/make because I'm afraid I won't be able to have it. I know that is not true and it's only in my head so I should really stop self-sabbotaging myself. It's only adding on weight I'm going to have to lose again.
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    I can't wait!!!!

    gabi311b replied to Kellster's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

    YAY!!! I am so glad you posted this my friend...I am so excited to go through this journey as well! I couldn't ask for a better support system!
  16. gabi311b
    Congrats on your upcoming surgery. I'm being banded on 3/8/09. You should join us on the March 09 forum.
  17. gabi311b
    What I would want to find out is how many (in numbers) Lap Band surgeries does that doctor have experience in. My surgeon has done over 3,000 Lap Bands which is on the higher end since it was only approved by the FDA (in America) in 2001. That's about 500 a year, more than one a day. If this surgeon hasn't done that many bands, but is more familiar with bypass or sleeve or some other kind of bariatric surgery then I might wait for one in that practice that is more familiar with the band. Good luck, just make sure you do ALL your research before you go under the knife.
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    Try this: Navigation »Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum > Lap-band Support Groups > Monthly Lap-band Support Groups > 2009 Bandsters > March 09 Bandsters » What is our name going to be?????
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    An endoscopy is where they stick a tube with a camera on the end down my throat to see if I have a hernia or ulcer or something. It's more invasive than an upper GI. I have bad acid reflux so they want to make sure I'm ok before surgery. My list is:

     

    -papaya enzyme - it helps when/if food gets stuck (trader joes)

    -pineapple juice - it also helps break down food when/if it gets stuck

    -liquid tylenol

    -gas-x strips

    -cocoa butter lotion to help reduce scars and stretch marks

    -mederma - reduces scars

    -heating pad - good for healing as it will help relieve gas pain

    -protein shakes

    -protein bullets (3oz of liquid that have 42g of protein)

    -colace - stool softener since we will be plugged up and it will hurt to use the br.

    -pillow for the car - nice to buffer your tummy from the seatbelt

     

    Let me know if you can think of other things I missed but that is my list!

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    You will do so well! I made a list too...all the things I need to buy, all the things I want to bring with me to the hospital, etc. I hopefully will have my endoscopy this weekend then blood next week then I'll be all set on the testing front.

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    Unsure and Dissapointed

    gabi311b replied to Fluffy_Gurl's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I don't know if you have this or have thought about this but I borrowed from my 401k and with the help of my parents and some savings I am able to pay for it on my own. I do have to pay my 401k back on monthly installments at 4% but it was a lower interest rate than anything I saw. I know you are a student so I don't know if this would work but just another suggestion. Good luck, keep us posted!
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    Unsure and Dissapointed

    gabi311b replied to Fluffy_Gurl's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    WOO HOO!!!!!!! I know I've already told you that but I'm so happy for you twin!
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    Jerome, I do not feel that this is the appropriate place to be selling us your product. The nice part of lap band is we get to choose what we ingest...I don't feel that your snooping and soliciting on weight loss SUPPORT forums is necessary, respectful or wanted. You are entitled to your own opinion and you should exercise that opinion in Drs. offices and Vitamin shops. Please leave us to consult with our doctors, surgeons and other MEDICAL professionals. Thank you.
  24. gabi311b
    Of course you get to vote! March Bandsters = March Voters! Congrats!!!!!!
  25. gabi311b
    I tried the grape one this weekend and it was sooo nasty! I am going to stomach them because they have such a high amount of Protein but really they were gross. I haven't tried mixing them with anything yet but the aftertase is just terrible. Maybe I will learn to like them? I'm trying to stay positive!

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