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Successful losers what is a days food for you?
juliegeraci replied to Liz1531's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
30 gram protein shake, small sandwish, usually 1/4 of a high protein sandwish or solid protein followed by solid protein for dinner and a small bite of vegies. Protein is your friend! -
Donna, way to go with the 180s! Good job!
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Great NSV. Keep up the good work!
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Julie, sweets are fine just not in excess. I eat everything, just less of it. My doctor is a big advocate for cheese cake since it is high in protein! Enjoy all foods. It is really important. Good luck with your surgery! Julie
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I asked my doctor the same question. Unless there is a problem he typically will not order a scope. That being said he did say that some patients do them once a year for maintenance.
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Great news. I am 35 lbs from being overweight. I can't wait! Good job!
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Unsupportive friend, fear of dying & leaving motherless child-how do I handle?
juliegeraci replied to kimmi5207's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
This was the easiest surgery I have ever had. My worst one was when I had my tubes tied. This was a breeze. -
Tamika, I remember how exciting it was before surgery. You will love being banded. Congrats and I hope your journey is speedy. Julie
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Yes, the weight loss is slower than RYN. That being said after a year and a 1/2 and down 75 lbs I would do it all over again. I have 35 lbs to goal. I eat everything I want just less of it. I don't have any nutrional issues. I am very healthy and am glad my interiors weren't rerouted. I would do lapband again in a heart beat. Good luck with your decision.
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That is a great NSV! Good job and have fun!
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Was Your Doc More In Favor Of Gastric Bypass?
juliegeraci replied to juliet15teck's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi Julie. My doctor use to do 70% RYN and 30% lapband. In 1 and 1/2 years he is now doing 70% lapband and 30% RYN. Sounds just the opposite of your doctor. Lapband rocks! -
On Friday Oprah will host a show about WLS and cross addiction ie. alcohol, sex, shopping. Should be a good show.
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Hi Sharon, sounds like you are too tight. Have you tried a soft diet to see how you do? There are 2 types of tightness. Tightness to liquids and tightness to solids. If you are losing weight now you may want to stick to more soft foods. If you find that soft foods hurt you too then you definitely need a slight unfill. That is what my doctor says. It depends on whether or not you mind a softer diet. Good luck.
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Had first fill.... do feel much different
juliegeraci replied to OnmywayJenn's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Yes, it depends on your body. For me it took me 5 fills to finally have good restriction. Keep going back until you get there. Good luck. -
To Eat Or Not To Eat...
juliegeraci replied to nhlapband's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
See below Bread - yes, but not much of it. Gum - yes, but I don't chew gum very often Carbonated beverages - yes, but rarely because it can bug my stomach Caffeine - yes, every day. Pasta - yes, but can't eat much at once. Rice - yes -
Woo Hoo!! Second fill and three NSV's today!!
juliegeraci replied to kagoscuba's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Great job on the NSVs! Way to go! -
Oprah on Friday -WLS cross addiction
juliegeraci replied to juliegeraci's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I live in CA and its on a 4pm here. -
I have only spanked my kids a couple times. For me, it more the threat.
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Jewels, banding is all about balance. If you want a cheeseburger you have it. With good restriction you just don't eat much of it!
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The Magic Bullet - A Bandster Must-Have!
juliegeraci replied to LovingWhatIs's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Lisa, I love my bullet too! -
Twiggy, I eat everything just less of it. If I go to McDonalds I buy a regular cheese burger and can only eat 1/4 so that is what I do. Sometimes I would opt to have the grilled caesar wtih light dressing too.
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doctor said my port is too deep to reach to have a fill
juliegeraci replied to mommalois59's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Any chance you can have it moved? -
Sue my dear. I wouldn't worry about how many fills you have. I would go back until you hit your sweet spot. It took me 5 fills and 6 months to get there. Don't be shy of fills. How much can you eat?
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nauseous and dizzy ???
juliegeraci replied to Mrs SmartyPants's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
How long have you been banded. Nauseau is quite common early on. I would consult with your surgeon to see if he can give you an anti nauseau medication. As far as the dizziness goes, I would assume it is low blood sugar. Make sure you drink protein shakes and make sure you get enough protein. Good luck. -
My support group is lead by a woman who is an RN and who had RYN. She has no opinion or whether or not RYN is better or worse. She knows a lot about the lapband and after care. Good luck.