juliegeraci
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Queston about a Creamer
juliegeraci replied to shelley00's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes, you can use creamer in your coffee. My nutritionist said that milk is actually better. -
Eating binge tonight
juliegeraci replied to lapband4meNOW's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You didn't do bad at all. Don't be so hard on yourself. French fries if chewed well is definitely a mushy. Just go back on the plan and you will do fine. It sounds like your calorie intake is just about right. -
I think you will find that your food cravings will change after surgery. I can eat bread, just not much of it. I can also eat pasta but not much of it either. You will do fine. The band is a great tool. Good luck in your decision.
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You are doing fantastic. That is great!
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Hi Cathy, This progress isn't as easy as people think. I am down only 40 lbs since June. Its discouraging to say the least. They say that 1-2 lbs a week is normal so my doctor is pleased. I just hate the feeling of being a failure.
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I am struggling big time. I started at 282 and was happy getting down to 236. I am now back up to 242 recommitted. Anyone else out there struggling?
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Will someone please help a fellow bandster?
juliegeraci replied to beachgirl's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Sounds like you are ready for another fill. a)if you are hungry a lot b)aren't losing. Those are just 2 signs of needing a fill. Good luck. -
Go out and get some fresh air. It would be good for you to take a leasurely walk. You'll feel better.
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Prayer request for my brother. He is a chronic alcoholic that needs to get into treatment asap. He is only 41 and is dying from the disease.
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You are not alone. I had a major melt down right before surgery. They had to give me valium the day of surgery to calm my nerves. You will do fine.
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Congrats to you!
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Given you are on your feet all day I would give it a couple more weeks before you feel optimal health. Best of luck to you.
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What do you acually eat?
juliegeraci replied to ShineOn's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Protein shake in the a.m. tuna salad for lunch, snack of yogurt, protein and vegie for dinner. -
How long till my first fill?
juliegeraci replied to yukaputz's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My first fill was at 6 weeks. You are doing great. Just hang in there. -
I weighed 180 in the 4th grade. I struggled until 8th grade then managed to lose a lot of weight playing sports. I stayed trim until my senior year of high school. After high school I struggled because I didn't play sports anymore. Needless to say its been a battle ever since.
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The trap of the band. I'm not falling in.
juliegeraci replied to yukaputz's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Exactly. The band is there to help IF we put ourselves in motion. Good luck to you. -
Not changing mind, but wonder if they're right?
juliegeraci replied to panda's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I tried everything before I got banded. Just because you have lost weight on the preop diet doesn't mean that you can keep it off. The band is a great tool to lose and keep the weight off. I would highly recommend that you go through with the surgery. Good luck. -
Obesity is an uncurable disease. Diets don't work. I tried everything up until surgery and had lost 40 lbs on my own just cutting out carbs, alcohol and sugars. Don't be too hard on yourself. The band is a great way to lose weight and keep it off. I say go for it! You will not regret it for 1 minute. Good luck.
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I want this in my past
juliegeraci replied to laralynn86's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Congrats on getting banded. You will love your band. -
It took me 6-8 weeks before I could have my surgery. Mostly because I had to deal with the insurance company. good luck.
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A little V-Day fun, Pet Names!
juliegeraci replied to hotpink_bubbles's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
No not really. But my name is Julie and my friends call me Jules or Ju=Ju -
No Fill Lots Of Restriction!?????
juliegeraci replied to Marissa424's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
That is normal. You will feel different in a few weeks. My doctor recommends waiting 6 weeks before your first fill. Also because you are losing the stomach lining makes you need a fill. You'll know when the time is right. -
A little V-Day fun, Pet Names!
juliegeraci replied to hotpink_bubbles's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I have a pug dog that is so cute. Originally I wanted to call her Princess but because she is so tiny I call her Peanut. It suits her much better and its fun. -
Hello from a new patient
juliegeraci replied to AuntDot's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
congrats. I have heard good things about Dr Spivak here on the posts. Good luck. -
My goal was to lose 10 lbs and I hit 7. We are doing tax day challenge over at the Twoterville post.