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New notorious novembers weightloss spreadsheet
lacasst replied to sistasassy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Can I be added to the list.........here's my stats: surgery date 11/11/08 hw 257 pre 253 s 243 c 203 g 155 thanks -
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Trvlguy, I think you can totally lose restriction with weight loss,my first two months I was nice & tight and lost close to 40lbs and then things started losening up.I feel like I've been chasing that restriction ever since.I just got my third fill last Tues and think I am finally starting to feel some good restriction again!! So hang in there and get adjusted if you think you need it!Just my 2 cents!! :ohmy:
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My port is hard to get into for a fill
lacasst replied to tutornmom's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Tutornmom, Hey there....my first fill was fine not eventfull,my second fill however was a nightmare! The doctor could not find my port,she had to stick almost 6 or 7 times,they thought maybe it had flipped at one point.It was bad.I just had my third fill on last Tues and it was a piece of cake.The only difference for me was the second fill I had eaten Breakfast & drank coffee that morning,the other fills were first thing in the morning so my tummy was empty.I read in a lapband book that one Doc recommends pt not eating or drinking for 4 hrs prior to a fill so........not sure my doc never told me either way but that's the only thing I can figure.:tongue_smilie: -
I agree how is WW any different than people using the dailyplate.com to count calories or whatever other formula people use.Just because we got the tool we still need to learn how to eat healthy & splurge in moderation! I'm happy I joined!!:tongue_smilie: Cant wait to see that scale start dropping consistently.My surgeon also strongly recommended calorie counting & tracking and WW as well.That made it an easy decision for me.
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Plain, Well put & those were awesome words of encouragement! I like that today is what matters and it's never to late to turn this around! We can be such all or nothing kind of people...........thanks!!:tongue_smilie:
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I too had surgery in November and my hair is falling out too! I had thin hair to begin with so it's definitely worse.I'm taking biotin & even bought the Nioxin brand shampoo & conditioner & scalp treatment but it has a gross medicene smell and makes my hair feel dry! So I dont know.......stinky hair or no hair! LOL ! At least they say it's suppose to grow back.....cant wait!!
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Just got a fill yesterday too......just survived my 24 hrs liquid phase and am working on mushies today.Man that liquid phase is a b*@!! This was my third fill adn everytime it throws me for a loop!! The only plus is you drop a quick few lbs during it! I dont know how those people do it on surviver I am NO fun to be around when I haven't eaten!! my poor family!! LOL !!:sneaky:
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Hey Wannabskinny, I notice your weight is dropping!! That's great I know from your posts your were getting discouraged.Are you still doing weight watchers? I just signed up myself for some consistency & direction.Good luck & keep up the hard work!
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Nice pic! I lived in Florida for about a year.......I remember those warm beautiful beaches!! Looking good too!! -
New notorious novembers weightloss spreadsheet
lacasst replied to sistasassy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Janesay, So sorry to hear about your Mom.Try to stay positive and think good thoughts! Just love her & be there for her.It's so hard to understand these things.Keep your chin up.Just know were here for support & whatever you need!! -
This is great info.............I too was totally debating joining WW.I've been sucessful in the past with ww only to fall off and gain it back. I feel like I also need structure and like I am sooo lost about what to eat.This confirms for me I think I will join and it shouldn't be so hard to follow this time as I have the band on my side.It will be my little secret!! LOL !!
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Has anyone reached their max fill level before the 1 yr mark?
lacasst replied to Losing_It_In_Texas's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Losing it, I asked my surgeon that exact question because I too was worried about that.she said it is very rare and does not really happen and that I had nothing to worry about.So I'm trying not to worry about that.................. I've only had 2 fills scheduled for my third this tues and I have very little restriction also,I'm hopping this third fill will do the trick to jump start my weightloss again!! Keeping my fingers crossed!! -
I'm SO excited, and just HAVE to share..I stepped out of Lane Bryant 4 the LAST time!
lacasst replied to coloradobanding's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Colorado banding, Congrats! that must have been an awesome feeling!!:cool2: I know I'm in an 18/20 and on my way to 14/16 @ lane bryant then I'm on my way out the door never to return again!! Yaah!! what a feeling for things to actually be too big instead of the other way around!! Keep up the hard work!!:thumbup: -
Hangin' With The Band'ers (Newbie)
lacasst replied to Deener's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Deener, Welcome to LBT!! I'm about 4 months out so I'm fairly new at this whole band thing but I'm getting there.I toldly feel you on the "nay-sayer's" my mom was not at all on board and my mother-in-law and father-n-law blantantly did not approve.But I did this for me.Remember your the one who lives with this everyday not them.My mom eventually came around(she was so against gastric bypass)she welcomed the lapband with open arm's.My mil and fil have been pleasantly surprised by my sucess so far..........I feel better and that's all that matters!!Good luck to you as you begin your journey,fasten your seatbelt your in for the ride of a lifetime!!:crying: -
You look soo beautiful!! Way to go!! -
There aren't too many people I share this with. . .
lacasst replied to Catherine55's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Catherine55, Wow congrats to you!! That is so awesome.I totally needed to read this post tonight.I have been so frustrated now that my weightloss has slowed down.Patience is the name of the game!! Keep up the hard work!!:w00t: I'm so close to onderland I can taste it!!:thumbup: -
New notorious novembers weightloss spreadsheet
lacasst replied to sistasassy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Wow.......are stat's are almost exactly the same! I just had my surgery about 2 weeks prior to you.We even have the same goal weight!! I only have 4 cc's,I think my surgeon is on the conservative side.I definitely need a fill as I can eat way to much.DO you exercise alot? that is something I need to work on. Anyway take care & keep up the awesome job!!:confused: -
how much do you loose each month?
lacasst replied to ibeatanorexia's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The surgeon told me to expect 5-7 a month.The first 2 months the weight was flying off,the last two months not so much.I would be happy to consistently be losing.:thumbup: -
How are the banded Notorious Novembers???
lacasst replied to mljalways's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Delivered, Thanks for your post.It totally hit home.I've been frustrated too about not losing but haven't been completely putting all the work in! I had a friend who actually did gastric bypass 2 weeks before me.So I'm constantly being compared.And she is blowing me out of the water with her weightloss.So I know that frustration too.:mad2: We just have to hang in there and put in the work and we'll be looking good in no time!!:wink2: Teal:tongue2:
