juliegeraci
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If you can't do it on your own as your doctor for Chantix. It worked for me so far. I haven't smoken in at least 2 weeks now.
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What type of Chinese food can you eat?
juliegeraci replied to ivyrose325's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Everything, just not much of it. -
She lost custody today. I sure hope she gets the help she needs.
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1/2 cups is about right.
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Check to see how much they cover first. Fills can be costly and I am battling with the insurance company right now to pay for my fills. I have spent between $2k and 3k the last 18 months! My fills are $200 each.
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I did it! I DID IT! I did it!!
juliegeraci replied to Boo Boo Kitty's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Sounds good. I had another fill yesterday so I couldn't consume much today. I need to bump up the exercise for sure. Thanks for the tip. -
I did it! I DID IT! I did it!!
juliegeraci replied to Boo Boo Kitty's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I am jealous! How did you lose your last 35 lbs? That is where I am. Any suggestions? -
I would just tell your doctor which weight loss programs you have done and that you are sick of being fat. The success rate with lapband is 60% of your excess weight. It is far less complicated the bipass. I hope he/she approves for you. I love my band.
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paperwork submitted
juliegeraci replied to jacole1820's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wow, how exciting! I remember going through at 18 months ago. Congrats on your weight loss to date. Good luck with your band! -
getting food stuck....
juliegeraci replied to crazy8's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
If you can eat mushies you are probably okay. Are you losing on mushies? How is your hunger? The same thing happened to me recently. I was a tad bit too tight and it was hard to get in real protein. I had .5 taken out then I was starving. Just had .3 put back in yesterday and now I am perfect, no hunger. Most likely you need a small tweak. I would go down .2 or .3. Good luck. -
jjsmiles, out of curiousity how many points a day do you eat. I eat 27 per their plan and I am up .5 lbs this week. I was told by a fellower bandster that is is roughly 1500 calories. That being said, I need t
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Do you miss your old eating habits?
juliegeraci replied to Jennifer08's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Jennifer, eating is very good for me. I can consume everything just less of it. My obsession with food is gone. I no longer crave bad foods because I eat so much less and I need good nutrition. The one thing I miss is eating a nice big Subway sandwich! I can only have a couple bites now. Good luck. -
I believe WW is about 1200 calories a day? I am maintaining right now and my doctor said it is quite common to maintain at 1200. Any advise? I consume 27 points per day. My goal is 35 lbs.
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Thanks for the tip. I dropped my points down to 20 today to see if I can jump start. I also am ommitted all alcohol to see how I do. So far today I've done really well. I had my band adjusted to 2.8 yesterday so I once again don't have hunger. This has been a great day with lots of protein. I'll keep you posted and thanks for the tip!
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Hi Junebug, lapband is a wise decision. If you want to lose 30 lbs I would eat 60 grams of protein a day and eat no more than 1200 calories. Bandsters typically bring in 800-1k calories a day. If you are hungry at night, eat some more protein. Protein is the most important thing in ones diet. Good luck and hope you have success with your band.
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Isn't it wonderful eating like a bandster! Good job
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Hi Lisa, you may want to call to confirm. I think he is $15k self pay. Fills are $200 and he does take Mexico patients as well.
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How did you deal with thoughts of failure?
juliegeraci replied to georgia girl's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi Georgia Girl, you can do this. Restriction is the first thing you should look at. Secondly, your protein and water intake. Lastly your exercise. The band will work for you. Recommit today. You will not be a failure if you follow the 800-1k calories a day which is recommended for bandsters. You can do this! -
How did you deal with thoughts of failure?
juliegeraci replied to georgia girl's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Go get a fill and get your butt moving! -
Hi Lisa, I don't know that doctor but I have seen him here in the Bay Area. Do you know how many lapband patients he has seen? Are you self pay? How much is he and are fills included? Dr. Robert Mckeen at South Bay Bariatrics is wonderful. South Bay Bariatrics Home Page His fills are not included in his price. No regrets here. I love eating like a bird and I'm never hungry. I can only eat 1-2 oz at a time. Julie
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Dr. Robert Mckeen South Bay Bariatrics South Bay Bariatrics Home Page He is wonderful!
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Shrimp is really good for you. Go for it!
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I can eat oatmeal without a problem The only thing that happens is I get hungry really fast because of the lack of protein in it.
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Cannot Eat During The Day Have Had 2-unfills
juliegeraci replied to sandras96harley's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
It is quite common during the fill and unfill cycle to experience what you are going through. It is common to be tight sometimes until 2 or 3 pm. What you need to do is to have a protein shake in the a.m. followed by a soft protein diet at lunch. Then you can have your solid protein at night. That is what I would do if I were you. Good luck. -
Post Surgery Throat pain
juliegeraci replied to Steph1977's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Steph, out of curiousity do you know if your doctor filled your band partial way during the surgery? If not, I would consider this swelling. You may want to consult with your doctor. Good luck.