*New&Improved*
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April 18, 09 -- Yes, I look far healthier and feel that way!
*New&Improved* commented on txspatter's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
Lookin' great! WOOWOO! Keep up the good work- -
post your before & during/after pictures
*New&Improved* replied to chelsbels's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I know exactly what you mean! Prior to my surgery, I was like "no way! i will never be as small as i truly see myself"- IT WORKS! Keep motivated- stay healthy- You can do it!!!! -
Calling all who had surgery in MEXICO
*New&Improved* replied to roseyandmusic's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hey there!! I had my surgery in Tijuana w/ Dr. Gabriel Gutierrez. I have been extremely happy with him and his staff. My mother had LB with him as well about 5 years ago and she has referred about 6 others, whom have all been successful! I have heard of Dr. Rodriguez and nothing has come back negative. Definitely check into it! Once you make the decision to be banded, your life will change forever!!! GOOD LUCK! :tt1: -
I had my surgery done in Mexico and could not be happier! The hospital was very clean and all of my doctors were very professional! When I was searching for a doctor, I came to find out that many of the doctors in Mexico are on the Board of Surgeons for the US and completed numerous trainings in France and other countries. The US is VERY new to this surgery and many of the Mexican doctors trained the US doctors on this procedure. Go for it!!! :scared2:
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5-10 lbs heavier than my goal- Summer08
*New&Improved* posted a gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
From the album: After pix!!
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5-10 lbs heavier than my goal- Summer08
*New&Improved* posted a gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
From the album: After pix!!
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(Far right) 5-10 lbs heavier than my goal- Summer08
*New&Improved* posted a gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
From the album: After pix!!
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From the album: After pix!!
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Hey girl! You are gorgeous! Are you thinking of getting banded?
I noticed in your picture-comment you said you were getting chubby again-I hated being on that roller-coaster, that's what made me decide to change it!
'Why fight it for the rest of my life?'
Let me know if you have any questions!!
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You look awesome, by the way! I just checked out your pics and I am very impressed at how quickly you are loosing! CONGRATS! And you're in TX too? I live in Dallas, not too far from you at all... Keep me posted on your progress!
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Because our bodies are not able to consume a lot of fruits and veggies and healthy stuff, we sometimes get deprived of these. Plus, I am not a huge fruits and veggie eater.... any ways, Juice Plus+ is PURE fruits and veggies.... they even recommend this for pregnant women- that's how safe and healthy it is. I would suggest finding a supplement like this to provide those fruits and veggies for you..... definitely not a bad idea. If you're interested- www.juicepluscindy.com (Cindy Parker is my rep. She is EXTREMELY knowledgable about the product and our surgery!)
I wish you the best of luck!!! :-)
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My biggest suggestion for a new bandster is to try to stay healthy!! I did not work out a lot until after I lost all of my weight. I, of course, watched what I ate, but my band did most of the work! When I lost a lot of weight, my health (on paper) was fabulous, however, I noticed small things like: dizziness, hair loss, trouble going 'potty', etc... After a shopping trip led to me fainting in the middle of the mall, I knew I had to do something... I started taking Juice Plus+ (gummies) and my life has dramatically changed.
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Hi there! I apologize it has taken so long to get back to you.
I had surgery in March of 2007 and reached my goal weight in July of 2008 (16 months). There were times throughout my weightloss that I would 'plateau' and not loose any weight at all. This was the most frustrating thing. When this happened, I had to change something in my process. Even if it meant taking the stairs at work instead of the elevator... I noticed by adding something extra to my process, I was able to jump back into gear and loose the weight.
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Hey there smsithart! This has happened to me before too. When you spit it up it looks kind of cottage-cheesy? I do not think it is necessarily spoiling in your esophogus... well I know in my case, it isn't hours later that I spit it up- normally less than 30 minutes from consumption. My mother has lapband and she has the same effect sometimes. This just means that, like anything else that comes up, that you are intaking more than your band will allow. Try a thinner milk (skim, 1%, 2%) or try not eating too much while you are drinking it. By the way, you look awesome! Did you not have excess skin once you reached your goal weight? I am down to my ideal weight and have excess skin on my stomach area- how do I get rid of it?? :w00t:
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Oh yeah, I know the feeling- Those days I'm like "please, please, please, let me eat a flippin' peanut- dang!" The best advise for these days is to drink liquid- sometimes your body needs a day to recover if you made it sweat the day before. Spicy food, liquor/beer, etc...- these things make your band stress a little bit. (I know... it sucks.. being 21 and not able to drink someone under the table like I could when I was 18? WHAT?) Just teasing... LOL Sometimes the day after having these foods/drinks you will notice your band resists about everything but water! Take the day to enjoy juices and Water, chick, because that band ain't gonna budge!! I do not count calories as much as I used too... My main concern now is to get the nutrients/vitamins I need. Once I got down to my goal weight, which was 111lbs, the weight kept falling off- literally (got down to like 95 lbs). I tried eating more to gain some weight back but it didn't help. I had an extremely small amount of my band taken out just so I could get some nutrients in me, which helped a lot. When I got that small, I ended up fainting while shopping at the mall- by myself! YIKES! Now, I eat whatever I want- just small, small amounts of it. My friends say I'm "grazing"...The only way I can do this, keeping health in mind, is by taking a multi Vitamin (chewables b/c pills are NOT my friend) and by taking juice Plus! <- This is God's gift to banders!!!! This supplement is pure fruits and veggies in a pill or chewable. When I make a Protein shake or sometimes just in juice, I empty the pill into the liquid and drink it down. I get my fruits and veggies in the supplement! It's awesome!!!! Added you as a friend... I am not on here much but I have a Myspace if you want to be friends there too! www.myspace.com/dallasbabejt Keep on rockin' girl!! You will be lookin' fierce VERY soon! Watch out ladies- better hold on to your men!!
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pmcclen2, You go girl! I love seeing people my age getting banded to change their future. You should feel so happy just by making the commitment to do the surgery... I have told myself for the last 2 yrs that once I reach my goal weight, I will NEVER have to worry about being fat again! I am at my goal weight now and would never, ever change my decision to have surgery. You just have to learn your body and what foods are easily consumed... everyone is different. Milk is good for you! Throughout my surgery, that is the last thing I stressed about consuming. I was not able to eat much cereal because, like other carb-full items, I would have to "spit" it back up due to over filling. Oatmeal was great during my weight-loss. I tried all different types- I would make it wil a little milk, cinnamon, and sweetener.. Also tried it with a little bit of raisins or fruit. But I agree, it can definitelty get boring! Nowadays, once I 'got to know' my band (crazy thing has a mind of its own!), I realized that it's harder for me to eat anything too early in the morning. For Breakfast (a couple of hours after getting up) I eat yogurt, a Protein shake, or a Protein Bar. Even on my worst band days (when my band doesn't want anything), I can keep down a protein bar. The Special K (chewy) bars are yummy and easily digested... so are the Power Bars (any flavor).If you don't like that "protein" taste, definitely try the Special K! If you feel the milk is going right through you, try having less of it. I am overly-obsessed with milk now, but I do not have the 'poops' or anything afterward. Keep up the great work- please feel free to ask me anything you need regarding your progress.
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Milk! -YUMMM! I drink milk everyday! When I was going through my weight loss, I made sure to drink Skim milk, only. However, I am now at a weight where I fluctuate +/- 5 lbs almost weekly. I have come to learn how many calories I can eat per day and milk hardly ever affects my other decisions. You have to remember.. your body needs nutrients, nutrients, nutrients... I put milk in my protein shakes and mix it with my Juice Plus+ vitamins. (Those are the BEST supplements EVER- I highly recommend Juice Plus+ to all pre and post banders!) If you are at your goal weight, try some of your favorite things and see how it affects your body/weight. Of course, keep the vitamins and nutrients as a #1!
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Help! I'm drowning in my own fat
*New&Improved* replied to Maui_Maiden's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi to all of you! I am so excited to hear that yall are considering Lap-band surgery!! I was banded in March of 2007, and all I can say is WOW!!!! I have a brand new life that I could never have had without Lap-band. I was 19 years old, 4'11, and 191 lbs~ How can one live a young, energetic life while being so unhappily overweight? After finding out I had high cholesterol, risk for high blood pressure, and on the road to diabetes, there was no doubt in my mind to be banded. I reached my goal weight of 111 (80lbs) 1 week before my 21st birthday! It took 16 months to loose 80 lbs. Now, almost 2 yrs after being banded, I weigh 101 lbs (90 lbs lighter) and could not be happier! I get the chance to live a normal life for a 21 yr old female and you know what is best?-- You will never have to "fight-the-fat" EVER, EVER again! Take good care of your band- yes, it does have mood swings- and it will take care of you! Have faith! You Go Girls!!!!!!:laugh: ~Jamie~
