Libbyjane1976
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I'm in. This will give me incentive!!! My weight loss has been slowing down lately and this will help keep me focused!
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Proud or Ashamed?
Libbyjane1976 replied to KartMan's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
That is awesome congrats to you! Losing 100 lbs is not easy! Be proud that you had the guts to do something about it. -
anyone tighter in the evenings?
Libbyjane1976 replied to newdicarlo's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
For some reason rotisserie chicken does not like me. I get stuck everytime I eat it! I probably don't chew it as good. -
My goal for September is to lose 5 pounds. I will do this by walking at least 3 days a week on my lunch hour, working out at least 2-3 nights a week doing some sort of cardio video and also by watching what I eat. Lately it seems as though my weight loss has drastically slowed down. I'm lucky if I lose 2 lbs every 2 weeks!!! I think I really need to buckle down, watch everything I eat and exercise more.
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Hey Carrie! Just got back late last night. What a week!!! Hot, muggy and 90 degrees all week. I thank god I lost 65 lbs before I went. I had no problems fitting in the airplane seat or buckling the belt or anything. Walking around Disney was no problem at all. Well except of course your feet ache but whether or not you're fat or thin your feet are going to ache when you've been on them all day like that. I had a great time, ate great food and didn't gain any weight considering some of the restaurants we went to. But of course you can't eat too much when you have the band thank god! I only got stuck 3 times. Not too bad. Hehe it grossed my brother out but I'm used to it. One night we had dinner at Chef Mickey's and I had to run to the bathroom 5 times. Whatever got stuck didn't want to come up. I also think the angle of the chair there didn't help. Once I moved to the side stoop I had no problem eating. Well gtg. Gotta work tomorrow!!! ttyl!!
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Buying clothes is a full time job!!
Libbyjane1976 replied to August's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Salvation Army, clearance racks at Fashion Bug, resale shops, ebay. Good luck!!! I know i'm buying clothes every few months too. Half the time I walk around with pants 2 sizes too big. I buy 2 pair of black pants every couple of months and wear them with different shirts. I end up doing laundry 2-3 times a week!!! It's worth it. -
one year later-gained weight and ready for a new attitude
Libbyjane1976 replied to lordkeepme's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Well make your appointment, go get that fill, get back on track!!!! Remember you didn't get the LB and go through everything you went thru to get it not to utilize it in helping you lose weight. Good luck! -
questions questions
Libbyjane1976 replied to xemmaleighx's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Do you think it could be from caffeine withdrawal? Did you drink alot of pop? -
Best to get some benefiber or some kind of fiber to take. You don't wanna get yourself blocked up and end up in the hospital.
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That is awesome!!! Congrats!!! My work pants are way too big. I'm going tomorrow night to Fashion Bug to get a couple pairs. I'm a size 22 in pants right now. Down from a Size 26/28.
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34, single mom, soon to have surgery, need support friends
Libbyjane1976 replied to Karlita's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
That 20 lbs is awesome! Congrats! Everything healing good for you? -
Weight Coming Off Too Fast Since Fill?
Libbyjane1976 replied to dpj00024's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Wow that's awesome! Just make sure you are taking in the proper amount of calories and staying hydrated you'll be okay. Congrats on the weight loss!!! -
Trying to get back on track....
Libbyjane1976 replied to donnaj615's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi Donna! Throw out the reese's!!! Go to the store, fill your cabinets with fresh fruits and vegetables. Pre package them for easy grabbing!!! No excuses. Bring your own food with you and in no time you will start to see the results! Best of luck to you. -
what have i done
Libbyjane1976 replied to aslimmerme's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The pain will get better. Make sure you walk, walk, walk. That's a good way to get rid of the gas pain. As for hunger make sure you constantly have a drink in your hand. I assume you are on a liquid diet right now. Make sure you have protein shakes, juice, tea, ice water available at all times. I would have 3 drinks going at once during that phase! -
Yea bandster hell is not fun!!! Just keep lots of fresh fruits and veggies on hand to fill you up. I'm doing great. Enjoying my summer!!! I'm headed to Disney World in 1 more week. I can't wait!! I am sad that summer is almost over with. Even though September and October are some of my favorite months. WEight loss is going great. I'm down 65 lbs so far. WEight loss has been slowing down a bit lately. Instead of losing 2 lbs a week i'm losing 2 lbs every week and a half.
Everything healing good for you? Were you in much pain afterwards? I wasn't in pain I was just uncomfortable. Between the gas bloating and trying to even sit down comfortably it sucked. Well have yourself a great weekend! You'll get through the mushy stage soon enough and be well on your way to going back to a "normal" diet. You will find that even though you don't have much restriction going on you will get fuller faster.
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Labor Day Challenge!
Libbyjane1976 replied to GlenSand's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I am currently doing the Labor DAy Challenge and I am 8 lbs away from my goal. Should be doable! -
TV shows about obesity; Ruby, Big Medicine, Brookhaven - etc.
Libbyjane1976 replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in The Lounge
I find Ruby to be very inspiring. That's really what got me started on my journey to lose weight. I like watching Brook Haven. It's sad to see people in that bad of shape and they don't endorse any kind of weight loss surgeries. Those people need help and they need to get healthy. I also have watched the specials on Emmanual (the world's largest man in Mexico). I watch those shows and stay inspired to keep on track and lose weight. -
Well dang it then instead of quoting me and being a jerk just say I would listen to your healthcare professional. You do not need to single me out and be a jerk about it. I don't do that to you and I would appreciate it if you didn't do it to me. You make it so that people out here are discouraged to go to these boards for help.
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Headhunter: "Don't let the dietician or anyone else tell you what they think you should do" HUH?? WTF? Don't let the HEALTH PROFESSIONALS who deal with this on a daily basis tell you what to do? Sorry...that is some of the most absurd nonsense I have ever seen posted here. :tongue2: HERE WE GO AGAIN. HEADHUNTER - STATE YOUR OWN OPINION, GIVE YOUR OWN ADVICE. QUIT QUOTING WHAT OTHER PEOPLE SAY AND UNDERMINING THEIR ADVICE, CHOICES, OPINIONS, ETC. YOU MAY NOT REALIZE IT BUT YOU ARE BEING EXTREMELY RUDE AND I DON'T APPRECIATE IT. Neesh: It is your body you do what YOU want and YOU make YOUR own choice that YOU FEEL is right for YOU. if YOU DO NOT want a bypass DO NOT get a bypass. Hope it works out for you!!!! :tt2:
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Go with what you want to do. Don't let the dietician or anyone else tell you what they think you should do. Obviously you feel lap band is right for you. The lap band is a wonderful tool that restricts the amount of food you can eat. It helps you stay full in between meals. Can you eat your way around the band? yes you sure can. There's a list of foods that will "slide" right through your band. So you are definitely going to have to learn to make better choices. As with any weight loss you are going to have to start making better choices and quit eating the crap foods that got us all here in the 1st place. I totally share the same feelings you do regarding bypass. I'm 6 months in and I absolutely love my band but I will be honest with you I watch what I eat (with an occasional indulgence) and I exercise. Good luck making your decision!!!
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Has Any one else experienced this?
Libbyjane1976 replied to shannybp's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
No you're not crazy. I went shopping back in May for a wedding I had to go to and I wanted to grab a dress and grabbed a size 24 because I figured that's what I would fit into. Much to my shock a 24 was way to big, I grabbed a 22, that was way too big. I grabbed a 20 and even that was too big. So they convinced me to try on an 18 and OMG it fit perfectly. WAnna talk about shock. I couldn't believe it. I still can't believe it. My pants size is a 22 right now and I still have it in my head that I need a 26 or a 24. So while I understand your apprehension in buying new clothes, you've got to get out there and buy new clothes that fit you better. You can't go around with your clothes all baggy and falling off you. I really think you'll be surprised when you go shopping and see the new sizes you can fit into!!!!!! -
That is awesome that you are to onederland and 15 lbs away from goal. Keep up the good work!!!
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Does everyone get numbed for a fill?
Libbyjane1976 replied to pickles123's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
At my place you can choose. I'm a wussie when it comes to needles so of course I get numbed first!! -
Just NOT Working
Libbyjane1976 replied to katwmn63's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Kat! You may need to increase your calorie intake. Your body is probably holding onto everything it can because it feels as though it may be in "starvation" mode. Try increasing to 1200 calories a day!!! Good luck! You will get there. My body's weird too. I can be good all week and not lose a single pound but the minute I stick something bad or high in calories in me I lose 2 lbs the next day. It's crazy!!!