MartiXLardy
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3 years has passed since you registered at LapBandTalk! Happy 3rd Anniversary MartiXLardy!
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Need Lap Band Buddy / Mentor Banded 10/5/2008 San Diego, Buddy or Mentor please!
MartiXLardy replied to hpegg's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi Helen, As you can see I'm not to far away from you in O.C. But yes, I agree the support is huge in success and understanding all the changes in food, energy, attitude etc. I was banded on 9/3 and have lost a total of 27lbs:mad2:.. it's been hard loosing slow. I have had 2 fills and still really don't feel any restriction. I can still eat and too much :Dancing_sorry: My hardest thing has been eating slowly and chew, chew, chew... But I'm trying. I can honestly say I have only had two bad days:eek:.. and they were completely my fault. Trying to mix it up on my foods also. Thank God for eggs :Dancing_wub: Just try and exercise at least 3 days a week... I bought a treadmill recently. You have a great attitude and I know you will do well. Stay in touch and we'll share our journey. Regards, MartiXLardy -
Need Lap Band Buddy / Mentor Please help me get a jumpstart!!
MartiXLardy replied to c stinson's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi "C" What's your name ? First I am also 57 and was banded on Sept 3rd of this year. I have lost 26lbs as of today and it's been difficult getting the fills. I just had my third and I still don't feel restriction. I am eating the right things but my portions are to much... I need to eat less at each meal. I'm not a Protein person so that did'n't satisfy me... I have been as of late having an egg scrambled with Salsa on top for Breakfast. Sometimes I add Weight Watchers cheese.. I often have sliced deli turkey wrapped around string cheess.. I like that for a quick fix.. it's quit filling. Lot's of Soup and yogurt with fruit also is a good quick fix.. Hope this helps don't get down on yourself. Just get back on track and TRY and walk at least 3 times a week. That was hard for me too but I'm in Calif so the weather is like 95 right now so no excuse right... Keep me posted and we'll share ideas Sincerely, MartiXLardy -
Hi Marty,
I'm doing really great. I had my second fill Nov 1st and much to my surprise, I lost 12 lbs the previous month. I am now at 31 lbs total since pre op diet. Hang in there. You will get some restriction. Remember to eat your protein as it keeps you fuller longer. That's what helps me the most and I get on the treadmill or do body pump which kicks my behind. Take care.
Ann
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I don't know what type of work you do but I had my surgery on Wed and went back to work on Mon....:tt2: sore but I sit at a office job too. Not allot of walking around. Wear the band or girdle they give you it's great support and helped allot. Especially for me with sleeping. It is very important to follow what they say. It makes all the difference in a truly bad :thumbup: experience or great. Also, don't over do the morphine meds. Seriously, makes you sick and you don't need that on top of a surgery... Your boss should be more supportive. You will be around for a LONG time and then she won't have to do your work :rolleyes2: To our health :tt1: MartiXLardy
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You go girl:thumbup:... I'm very happy for you joybell. I too am 57 and was banded on Sept 3rd... good birthday present:eek:... I am so happy I decided to do the lapband and that it was approved by my insurance... thank the lord. I am down 26 lbs as of today and it's been 2 months... I feel so good.. It's amazing the pre-op liquid diet just purges all the junk from your body and felt better then... I have good days and bad but usually the bad are my fault... eating to fast or too much.. It's a whole new way of eating and it takes time to adjust.. Keep us posted. Stay in touch and know you in my prayers. Sincerely, MartiXLardy :rolleyes2:
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I'm approved!!!!!!!!!
MartiXLardy replied to ladybug14's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yeah !! Ladybug I'm sooo happy for you.. You are going to feel so good and it won't be long at all till you are svelt and feeling sassy. Just do liquids, lots of Protein and keep us posted. I go for my second fill that day so wish me luck too... I don't feel as though I have lost anything since the last one and no restriction at all.. Stay in touch MartiXLardy -
Hi Ann,
How are you doing these days ? Haven't chatted for awhile. Still good days bad days. Don't think I have lost anything since last fill... I go back on Nov 11th kind of scared to see.. Trying very hard though to eat right and not get to hungry between meals. That's when I over eat. hope all is well with you
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Silly Question
MartiXLardy replied to itsallaboutMEb's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Not silly at all... I have tried and also have nothing showing.. I will do as scalingdown 08' said... I'm not computer savy so it's a challenge to just navigate as it is for me... Let's see... Thanks, MartiXLardy -
Hi Bret, I like a gurdle. It's streach like and has velcro. Kind of like a kidney belt if you have ever wore one of those. Motorcycle riders do. Really helpful. I am active but not a work out person. I bought a treadmill just before surgery and use it. I have lost 26lbs in 6wks and have another 70lbs to go. As far as figuring out how to do that stuff... Me too... I don't know how and it's soooo cute. I want to learn also so if you find out how to do the little tracking thing please let me know. MartiXLardy
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Hi Bert, No problem for me. I had my banding on a Wed and went back to work on Monday. A little difficult with stairs but that was it. Be sure to wear your band for at least a week really two it helps support the stomach area really well. I cound not have slept without it. It was actually much easier than I had anticipated. Don't do allot of anesthesia. We were able to give ourselves the little shot button you know...Don't do it unless you have to. It will make you sick. Good advice I got from my banders and it paid off. I listened to people sick all night. But I didn't...Whew... Not fun. Good Luck, take care and keep us posted. MartiXLardy
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Hey, from one Pony Girl to another...Have you been banded yet ? How are you doing. I was banded on Sept 3rd and have had many good days but a few bads ones... an they were my fault. I also work in the medical industry and saw the Mustang.. My honeys a total Mustang Guy and has owned several. We go to car shows quit often and totally enjoy. Stay in touch and keep me posted.
MartiXLardy
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Hi Anjie,
Sounds like your still doing very well. Yes, I eat allot of eggs, beans, soups, even been able
to eat baked Halibut and Chicken... Yum, Yum... went to a support group meeting last night
as they made a dinner for like 40-50 of us of Pork Tenderloin, Zuccini, Green Bean, a cheese
cake with rasberry topping.. All with low fat or no fat ingredients... was sooo good and allot
of fun. Saw several people that were banded at the same time and all looking so svelt, and
happy... It's great support.. Got many good receipe ideas.. The only advice is keep up the
good work it sounds like your doing everything perfect....
Marti
