juliegeraci
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Getting Banded on Thursday!
juliegeraci replied to Marsene's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Marsene, you will do great. Congrats on being banded. -
I went clothes shopping today and I started in a size 24 top and bottom. I can now wear an 18/20 bottom and a 14/16 top. I ended up buying 18/20 tops to just have a little extra room but I can't believe I can now fit into a large. I was able to buy a top from the Junior Section! Yes, it is true. Large was in Juniors. I'm down 46 lbs. My goal right now is to lose an addtitional 4 lbs for a total of 50 lbs.
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Good job. Funny how we change in all the areas of our body!
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Doubletrouble, thank you for your post. I know I am not in this alone. I feel so out of shape. I just can't imagine how much better I will feel with continued weight loss. My goal is another 40 lbs. I really want to lose that in the next 6-8 months.
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6 days post op, and very frustrated
juliegeraci replied to hotpink_bubbles's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Try not to worry about him so much and just take care of yourself. The next 6 weeks are very important. -
Aloe Vera juice can really help with sensitivity. You can buy it from WalMart in the Pharmacy area.
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MarySue33, thank you for the inspiration. I am embarrassed that I can only do 10 minutes. It just about killed me! I remember when I started exercising 2 years ago (I lost 26 lbs post op) I couldn't even walk at 2.5. It was really bad. I am in a size 20 now from a size 24 but I KNOW that I will have to exercise to get rid of the extra weight. Thank you again for the motivation.
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Josephine, thanks for the inspiration. I feel really good and I can't wait to lose the rest. My goal is 200 lbs. I weighed about 175-180 in high school and my doctor thinks I can get there, but truth be told I am looking to only get to a weight I can maintain and not kill myself to get skinnier than that. I feel good now, but I can't wait to get to a 16 again.
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I cleaned out my drawers today. I am giving my 22s to a friend of mine. I also got rid of 2 46c bras. This is so much fun!
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Welcome to lapband talk forum. I love being banded. You will do fine. You will fine with good restriction you can still enjoy all the foods just less of them. Good luck.
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How long of a wait from lst meeting to surgery?
juliegeraci replied to JudiM's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
June sound totally realistic. It took me about 6 weeks to get through all of the pre surgeon appointments, bloodwork and insurance approval. Good luck. -
Hi John, congrats on making this life changing decision. You will love being banded.
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Cheryl, I am so happy for you. You should be out of that wheelchair in no time! I think you will be astonished how great the weight loss is with the band. Just stay with the plan. You will do great.
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Hope the unfill works for you. You have sure been through it. It might be a lessoned learn that your sweet spot was the old fill level. Good luck to you.
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I'm down 2 lbs for the tax day challenge. I'm down to 236 from 238.
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Sherilynn, I am sorry this happened to you. I hope you can get your fill soon.
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What's the worst thing someone said to you?
juliegeraci replied to annieM's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Brandyk, that guy was such an ass. I'm sorry that happened to you. What a jerk. -
I'm finally on the losing streak again, down a lb. I have lost 46 lbs to date since last June. My goal is 4 more lbs to hit the 50 lbs mark. That will put me 32 lbs to goal.
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OK, I am here finally............drags feet slowly.....
juliegeraci replied to Paulax's topic in Fitness & Exercise
My trainer wanted me to eat a ton of food so if food comes up you may have to explain your calorie restriction and why. That would be the only reason why I would tell them. Good luck and congrats. -
Sorry about the loss of your band. I hope you can either have it replaced or you have a successful bypass surgery. Good luck.
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Am I just a slow learner? Or did it take you guys forever to learn this, too???
juliegeraci replied to MarySue33's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I am 9 1/2 months post op and I am still learning how to eat. I finally got down cutting my meat into very small pieces last night. I was able to actually eat 1.5 slices of tri tip which is a lot of food for me. I need to make sure I get my protein in for sure. -
How Many Calories Do You Consume On An AVERAGE Day?
juliegeraci replied to WASaBubbleButt's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
BigThunder, eat something for me! I miss eating quantities of food. I would LOVE to eat a 6 or 12" subway sandwich. That will all change when you are banded. Good luck. -
Why Aren't You Losing Weight?
juliegeraci replied to WASaBubbleButt's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I cut out all hard liquor this week. I am only have one drink now which is about 120 calories. I have to lotted into my daily food intake and I'm now losing .5 a day. -
Whats the biggest weight loss myth you have ever heard?
juliegeraci replied to She Smiles's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I think the biggest myth I have ever heard is how you have to be really think to be thin. In other words, I am looking at 200 lbs which is 25 lbs heavier than my doctor says I should weigh. I may be a size 16 when I get there. Weight has nothing to do with size. Many body builders weigh a lot and they are lean and muscular. -
How Many Calories Do You Consume On An AVERAGE Day?
juliegeraci replied to WASaBubbleButt's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Hi bubblebut, its me again. I consume 800-1000 calories for optimal weight loss. I am not hungry at all.