LisaFromCali
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Time will fly by and it will be your turn before you know it! I actually get banded this Friday, Nov. 14th. I'm ready to get this done and overwith. Wish me luck! Don't worry too much about the liquid diet you will be on two weeks before surgery, it isn't that bad once you get past the first 3-4 days. Just try NOT to cheat those days, because I think it makes a difference on how much easier or difficult the days after those first days will be. Good luck sista'!
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24 pounds is great! Today I go for my post op, my surgery is on Friday, Nov. 14th. I'm so EXCITED! I know weight loss is going to go significantly slow with the Realize band I'm getting, but I am ok with that...I'm super afraid of having too much saggy skin from sudden weight loss, I'd rather lose it slowly and workout, so that my body has enough time to keep up and become more firm as I lose the weight. Wish me luck sista'!!!
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Sorry everybody. Now I'm being rude. How is that any better, right? Dispensa...
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Isuza needs to seriously get laid.
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Hey Marisol! I know, I am still learning how to navigate all the different features of this site, so don't worry about it. I am from Bakersfield...I've moved around a bit in the valley, but now I'm in Bakersfield, because most of my family is here...How about you? Where are you from? Where are you in your journey? Banded yet or no? I get banded on Friday, Nov. 14th---I'm so excited!!! Let me know how your doing!
Lisa
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Hey Nikki!
I am getting banded on Nov. 14th, too!!! I cheated a little in the beginning of my pre-op diet with soup and sandwiches and almonds, but I jumped on track completely on day 4 of the diet.
It is super hard. I hear you on that. My surgery was initially scheduled for Nov. 18th, but my surgeon moved it up to Nov. 14th, because he wants to put a Realize band in me, instead of the Lap band.
Which are you getting?
And, really try to stop cheating, think about it in terms of days down and how many days you have to go. I cross out the days in my agenda. That kind of helps.
Lisa
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Hi Lulu!
I LOVE LABS!
One of the many set backs to renting is not having dogs...labs make my heart melt...I love them!
How's your journey coming along thus far?
Lisa
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Hi Laura! I get banded Nov. 14th, I'm so excited! How are you doing? Has the ab pain lessened?
Lisa
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Hey girl! Nice to meet you, my name is Lisa and I am from Bakersfield...I know, I don't know how I handle the summers here either...but, all my family is nearby, so it's a little hard to leave...3 weeks post-op, CONGRATULATIONS! How's it going? I'm actually getting banded Nov. 18th, and let me tell you, I am ready to shoot someone at close range, I am going nuts with this liquids only thing 2 weeks before surgery. I'm on day two of the 2 week liquid diet and I've cheated both days! AHHH!!! I had a cup of soup in the evening of day 1 and I had a little more than a 6 inch Subway sandwich with chips and a soda...I was at an evening training from 3-7pm (I'm a teacher) and they brought in the sandwiches for our dinner...I tried to go to my happy place in my head, but girl...those sandwiches just floated ever so gently right into my hands...I feel sooooo bad, but it tasted sooooo good...I have to STOP. Refocus. Any words of wisdom? I'm sorry to ramble!
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WHAT UP Nov. 17-21 bandsters!!!! November is FINALLY here!!! My name's Lisa and I'm getting banded Nov. 18th!!! I am soooo excited!!! I have a 2 week pre-op diet, which is ALL Slimfast Optima or ALL Atkins shakes. My surgeon is adament about doing ALL one kind of one kind of shake or the other and that's it. Nothing else, except Water. I think he was a little upset when he sent that memo out to his patients, because I have a sneaky suspicion he went into surgery and found a lot of fatty livers...a lot of people maybe...cheating on their pre-op diet??? I don't know....well, it's freakin hard---I don't blame my big brothers and sisters out there...but we have to maintain people, we have to remain focused...we can do it...it is only 2 weeks....we aren't going to let 2 weeks stand in our way of freedom and health!!! Good luck to everybody! Great thread! PEACE
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Banded 10-21 - Can't figure this site out
LisaFromCali replied to Vangirl's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I did it this way: --Click on anyone's ticker --Click on Home on that site --Create a ticker --Right clicked on the clicker I created --Saved it on my desktop --Went to Edit Profile --Edit Signature --At the very bottom, I Browsed --Clicked on my saved ticker --Uploaded --Saved it as my signature Hope this helps! -- -
Dreaming about food?
LisaFromCali replied to lapbandgirl4life's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I start my liquid diet next week, so this week I am on the 2 shakes and 1 real meal a day, and girl...I am dreaming of buffets, pizza, donuts...it's a NIGHTMARE, because I can TASTE the food in my dream...it's super weird...I asked some co-workers the other day if they have ever dreamt about food and they said no...I said...um...me neither. -
Newbie.. Need some advise..Help!!
LisaFromCali replied to HLS79's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
HEATHER! I HEAR YOU SISTER!!! I am getting banded Nov. 18th, I'm on the 1 shake for breakfast, 1 shake for dinner, and 1 real meal for lunch and my ALL liquids diet begins next week, FOR TWO WEEKS. I am having SOOOO much trouble just with 2 shakes and 1 meal, I CAN'T even IMAGINE how I'm going to handle ALL liquids---I know it is going to be SUPER hard, because this right now is super hard. I'm cheating ALL the time. BUT, HEATHER, I want you to pretend we are on a soap opera and we are at a point where we are getting hysterical and someone walks into the scene, slaps us, grabs our shoulders and yells, "Get a hold of yourself, man!" We did NOT work our way here to give up this opportunity that's only a week away for you and three weeks away for me. We need to remember that this is only temporary, after surgery the band is going to help us not overeat or eat crap that is bad for us. Stick with it girl, brace yourself and pray for daylight, because WE ARE GOING TO MAKE IT. We don't have a choice, we can't stay at this weight and continue to see our health decline. Let's sacrifice now, just don't go near any post offices with a semi-automatic. Stay with it, BANDSTERS-STICK TOGETHER, we can do it, we deserve this chance, don't give up!!! -
Hi girlnextdoor! I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!! Nov. 3rd is just around the corner! I was PM'ing you, because I wanted to ask you how the you are doing on the forsaken LIQUID ONLY diet? I am getting banded Nov. 18th and I'm already having a tough time staying true to 1 protein shake for breakfast and 1 for dinner, instead of food! How's it going? Any tips?
Thanks so much for your post!
Lisa
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Greetings!
I ran into your post when I was in the Powder Room re: personal smell...I really agree with your post where you spoke about how you try to get your protein content more from food than from things like protein shakes. After reading books such as "Skinny Bitch" the title's a little strong, but it's an interesting book, because it talks about how our bodies do so much better when we nourish ourselves with real food, which includes food with the least amount of processing, additives, preservatives, refined sugars, etc. Just plain old fresh organic vegs, fruits, protein (they really push tofu, beans and things of that nature as a protein, but I love seafood). AnyWHO...I wanted to post you a message to ask you how soon after your surgery did you try to get the majority of your protein content from real food versus protein suppliments. Because, I too feel that too much of something cannot be good, besides, I really do not like this odor coming from my flower, I think that is a red flag my body is sending me, because of all the protein suppliments I'm taking now as per my doc (1 shake for breakfast and dinner, regular food lunch). And, perhaps what resources if any do you use to help you make sure you take in the appropriate amount of protein your body needs. I hope my questions make sense, because I think I may be thinking faster than I'm typing.
I would love your feedback---thank you for your time!
Lisa
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Ok Aubrie thank you for being subtle about how fat we all are. Haha!!! Just kidding---I love that raw honesty in your post---keep it real girl, just keeping it real...
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I think it has to do with not enough water, not eating enough healthy carbs and being on a high protein diet. I'm getting banded Nov. 18th, so I am on the 1 shake for breakfast, 1 shake for dinner and 1 solid food lunch. Ever since I started that routine, my flower started to have a distrinct odor, which I never had before. It wasn't/isn't a yeast infection. I have always been a big water drinker, I carry my bottle around with me everywhere, so I know it wasn't strictly my water intake. And the odor began when I started this routine, so I'm pretty sure it may have something to do with the shakes. After reading everyones posts I think I will try to drink more liquids and incorporate some healthy carbs, instead of just having a high protein diet. Thanks girls!!! Good luck all!!!
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ORGASM, why is my PORT area givin me a PROBLEM?
LisaFromCali replied to JerseyGirl2u's topic in The Gals' Room
I get banded Nov. 18th and this thread is not good news, but I'm glad we are talking about it...In the past, I read someone posting about the port moving as time goes by and weight is lost. Many people posted how their port was in one place after surgery and then as time went by and they lost weight their port moved, sometimes further down, etc. So, maybe, as you keep losing weight the port will move in such a way that will cause less distraction when you're getting busy and on your way to singing a solo? Besf of luck! -
LapBand Food Stages Lists Suggestions
LisaFromCali replied to dylansmom's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thanks for these lists...my nutriotinist was not as specific...I would have appreciated it. -
Hey mstrina27,
saw your post in pre-op questions, my surgery is Nov.18th and I am pretty nervous about the 2 weeks pre-op liquid diet. Are you going to eventually have to do that, too? Or is THIS your pre-op diet, the 2 shakes and 1 meal plan. Because, I am also doing the 2 shakes 1 meal thing and I am getting freakin' worn out...I feel so tired at the end of the day and I want to eat EVERYTHING! I'm going to develop an eating disorder if this surgery date doesn't hurry up and get here! DIOS MIO---HELP US!!!
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Hi gracie78! So you are getting banded on Oct. 29? I am getting banded on Nov. 18th...Wanted to ask you about how you are doing on the 2 wk pre op diet---you are on ALL liquids, right? I'm nervous about those 2 weeks and they are coming up for me...how's it going? Have you tried to stay clear of heavy artilery and post offices?
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Surgery was today!
LisaFromCali replied to GratefulHeart's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Deana that's wonderful!!! Everything is going to keep going great, just keep paying careful attention to your body and follow doc's orders...Greatest of luck!!! Lisa:wink_smile: -
Hi Marisol! My name is Lisa...do you happen to be a Latina? I thought it would be fun to start a Latina Support Group, but I haven't met another Latina on our site yet...If you would, please let me know...THANKS!!!