FabBy50
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Hey Greg so good to hear from you!! I hope all of the rest of them chime in too. I have missed our little group and its members! How have you been?? Did you get to the sweet spot yet? I hope this does it for me, I would like to know how it feels to have good restriction. How is your weight loss? are you still losing as fast as you were? Good to hear from you! Bernadette:cool2:
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If you are early in your LapBand journey....
FabBy50 replied to LindaD's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
To be able to buy clothes in a regular size not 16 or above! Being able to walk up a flight of stairs and not be out of breath. To sit in the same room as hubbys 3 sisters and not feel like a FAT cow!!! They are all skiny size 4-6. Same with me I could go on and on! -
Hey where are all of the March 16thers!!!!! I have not seen any of you post lately, I hope all is well! I just thought I would check in and fill everyone in on my journey. I have nor done well in the last month. I went in yesterday for my 5th fill and maybe my last. I have 4cc in my band and that is what it holds. I was told at the fill center that if this did not do it they will fill me under floro next week to see if they can get a little more in there. I have not tried to eat yet so I don't know if Im at my sweet spot or not, I sure hope so. Iam at 35lbs which is okay but not where I thought I would be by now. I also have to confess that exersize has not been a top priority for me. Everyone get on here and give us an update!!! Bernadette
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I need to have mine sized too because they are flopping all over my finger, I would be sick if I lost my diamond Hubby surprised my last year with a 1 1/2 ct. I still have 35-40lbs to go and then I will size them. Bernadette
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New to the site - To be banded July 14th
FabBy50 replied to Kevw's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Kev Welcome to Lap band talk, you will find a whole new world of information here. There are alot of very informative people here too. I was banded in Mexico in March and have had a great experience. Im down 33 lbs and feel so much better. I still have about 40lbs to go but Im taking it slow, I want it to stay off for good. Keep us posted, we care Bernadette -
WOW I'm so sorry to read about all of the people who have been molested, it is a horrible way for a child to grow up. I wish I could reach out and give all of you a big hug :eek: Now back to MJ, I will always remember his songs, I grew up with his music and it brings back many memories. I don't know about his personal life I was not there, I would venture to guess that he probably was guilty of some of the things he was charged with. For his music I will always have a soft spot in my heart when I hear one of his songs!! Bernadette
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1disney I understand what you are saying, when I drink it feels like I have taken in a huge air bubble. I had my 4th fill last week and usually for a week after I have trouble keeping anything down. I don't know how to not get air either maybe we are unique??? I bet someone else will come in and tell us what to do. Good luck, Bernadette
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Iris Congrats on your new band and your "journey" that you have started. I was banded in March and have had a very good experience so far. I wish you luck and happy losing!! Bernadette
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I was banded on March 16th and have lost 33lbs. I wish it was more but I guess slower is better. I have had 4 fills and some times I can't keep anything down and then other times I can eat anything, still not quite sure how to use this thing. My goal is to lose 70-75lbs time will tell. Good luck everyone!! Bernadette
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People saying I'm too thin....need support
FabBy50 replied to mich85013's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Michelle Im also 5'9" and my goal is to get to 145...Maybe I need to rethink this too. My husband says he does not want me skinny, so I guess I will just have to wait and see what 155 and then 150 look like. I have small bones too so I will have to wait. I have finally broken the 180's and I'm thrilled!!. Good luck to you and stay where you are comfortable and just ignore the people saying that you are too thin. Bernadette -
Lucky Losers Friday Weigh-in 5/15/09
FabBy50 replied to letsgetitstarted's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I hope you are feeling better now!! WOW 160's I can only wish for now, maybe in a couple more months. I did not lose any last week, I need to start working harder again. Good luck all!! -
Hi All Greg I see you are doing VERY well!!! I wish I was done 70 lbs would be at my goal. That is amazing!! When you had your fill did you do liquids for a couple days after?? I have to do liquids for a day and then mushies for a day. Well I had my 4th fill yesterday and I really hope that this is the last one, I really hope that I will be able to eat when Im off liquids and not have all the problems that I had last time. I need to run to the store to get some more yogurt and some fresh fruit. Have a great weekend, we are off to my home town for our annual family BBQ. Bernadette
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Hi I was really starting to worry about you!!! I wondered if all of the stuff you have been going thru had caused you not to post in awhile. Im sorry to hear about the divorce, it is a hard thing to go thru and I speak from experience. You will be fine it just takes awhile to get your feet back under you and get back in the swing of life :bored: I'm also very sorry to hearr about your step brother, what a shock. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Now about the weight thing...I go up and down so much I feel like a yo yo. I have been able to eat anything again so I scheduled hopefully my last fill for this afternoon. That will be my 4th. I just hope it is not like the last time and make it impossible to keep anything down for the first week. Good luck everyone!! Bernadette
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Lucky Losers Friday Weigh-in 5/15/09
FabBy50 replied to letsgetitstarted's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Brenda That sounds like what I went thru a couple weeks ago, it was awful. I was not vomiting just pbing it was awful, it just keeps coming and coming. At work I kept spitting into my trash can. I sure hope they can get you back to a better level with the fill so that you don't gain any weight back. As far as meat I only eat chicken and turkey and have had no problem getting those down. I was supposed to get my 4th fill today but did not get it I will be going in next week. Good luck and keep us posted!! Bernadette -
Jdeleare, do I have to copy and past it everytime?? I thought it would come up automatically. Well I did not make my fill today so I will have to wait another week...oh well Im still losing just not as fast asw I would like to. Greg, what is the emmersion blender I will have to look it up, and what do you make with it?? Do you still do alot of protein shakes? I like to make them with ice and blend them, but I have not had any in awhile. Keep up the good work everyone, Bernadette :thumbup:
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Lucky Losers Friday Weigh-in 5/15/09
FabBy50 replied to letsgetitstarted's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hey all I see everyone is doing GREAT!! It looks like everyone is happy that they have done this. Im really hitting it hard this week to get back on track. Dani....WOW 60lbs that is amazing, and your sons comment was adorable! Jdelaere, you are doing wonderful too. Keep up the good work! Addelapp5 Your weight loss is great too!! I can't believe some of the amounts of weight people have lost. I find myself saying WOW everytime I get on the scale, I have not seen wonderland in several years and it feels great! I can't wait to see the 170's I will probably faint!! Have a great day everyone!! Bernadette:w00t: -
:rolleyes2:Good morning everyone I hope everone had a great weekend. I had a great week off but now it is time to go back to work...UGH. I have decided to get back in the swing of actually watching what I eat again. I have some restriction but not alot, if I eat slow I can still eat a normal size meal. Iam going to schedule what I hope is my last fill for Thursday. Im hoping this will be my "sweet spot" Happy Monday to everyone!! Bernadette Still trying to get this ticker thing to work, I went and updated it and it still says the same amount. Does anyone know how to get it to come up automatically with each post?? I have been copying and pasting.
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Lucky Losers Friday Weigh-in 5/15/09
FabBy50 replied to letsgetitstarted's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hey all!!! Im down 32lbs and Im thrilled!! I have dropped 2 pant sizes and I feel great. I finally have figured out this band and I have not had any PB or vomiting for 2 weeks now. I just have to keep reminding myself small bites and chew. IM SOOOO happy I did this!! Have a great weekend. Bernadette:thumbup: -
Thanks Greg I wish my weight loss was as much as yours!!!! I think you are the one doing so well. I think I have learned how to use this tool and that makes a ig difference on how I feel about having it. If everyone would go into this knowing that this is ONLY a tool, and that you still have to work at it the lap band would have an even better reputation. I work everyday at loosing weight and working with the tool the band has given me. In all honesty it is more work than I thought it would be, but worth every ounce of weight I have lost!! Bernadette
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Hey everyone Just checkin in with the TEAM16thers... I have been on vacation all week and have been enjoying my time off. I had more time to work on my food choices too. Okay big drum roll>>>>> Im down to 188!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have not seen that weight in soo long, I love it. I have been wearing shorts that did not fit last summer and now they are too big. My size 16's are too big and the 14's are just right. Did I mention that I love having this lap band??? Good luck to all & have a great weekend!! Bernadette
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These are from your own moderator Elizabethsew
"anyone with half a brain looks for better surgeons and better facilities. Why risk your life to save $1,000 or so?"
The facts speak for themselves and anyone who risks his/her life to go this "clinic" is either not informed or crazy
This was her writing to me after I had already had my surgery and yet she is still trying to discredit my decision for using this Dr.
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Alex, I have been part of this forum since January and I have to admit you have alot of MEAN posters. The moderators are not doing their job controlling what people say to others in fact they seem to condone it. I will give you some examples and let you decide for yourself.
The first 2 are from Greg Dowdy
BernadetteSo please dont get me wrong, Yes i think your a horrible person and a low life scumbag scammer who cares for nothing other than her pocketbook, BUT i need people like you to continue to post so I/WE can be heard. So for that i thank you Bernie:eek:And yes witchy poo i do quote you, This helps call search engine attention to the post so people researching this nightmare of a clinic will be forwarned.
u are indeed a sad soul posting lies for money...NOT caring how many people you and your "DR" kill or maim.
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I can"t believe that this type of verbal abuse is allowed to happen and even condoned by a moderator, I came here for help and to do research but all I have ever gotten is rude comments about who I chose to do my surgery. By the way I have tried to post my good experience and everytime I get attacked.
I will give you my home number, my email, receipts for my surgery anything that you need to have these people stop tormenting me when I write about my good experience. Im very tired of being accused of being a paid poster and so on. I would appreciate an answer or at least some sort of solution to this problem.
Bernadette Beach
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How is everyone doing this week??? I finally got past my being stuck episodes. I have to constantly remindmyself chew, chew, chew. I have tried puting down my fork in between bitesand that has helped alot. I have not had anything stuck in almost a week. I have stayed at about the same weight, lost one more pound, but my clothes are really loose YEAH. Im loving this even with the tough times. Thanks ladies!!
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Hey all Pezo, I did not feel restriction until my 3rd fill and then BAM I could not keep anything down for days. I had thought about getting an unfill but decided to work with my band a littl more. That was almost 3 weeks aga and now I have learned soo much more about using this tool. I figured out the majority of my problems were from eating too large a bite and not chewing enough. I can feel good restriction after about a saucer of food, which is really all we should be eating. I feel better and my clothesw are all hanging off of me...LOL it feels great. SHorts that were too tight are now too loose, my work pants won't stay usp at all so I went to the next size smaller, now they are getting loose. Im very happy that I had this surgery!! :ihih: Bernadette