carissarenae1986
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From the album: Carissa
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female only Haven't had a period in 4 months.. Help!
carissarenae1986 posted a topic in The Gals' Room
So has anyone's cycle been REALLY irregular since being banded? I haven't had a period since Easter. And I'm definately not pregnant, I actually went to the doctor tday for a test, it was negative. They did a pap and blood work.. But I'm really hoping that it's just the weightloss and maybe stress. But I have never been this late before. Anyone have a similar problem?? -
From the album: You asked for them! Before and Afters
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Yea.. I'm pretty sure they can still do it. I know for mine they put a catheter in, so that could be a little awkward, lol.. Don't worry about it. They have seen it all before!
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me in atlantic city 177lbs down 108lbs
carissarenae1986 commented on reneek's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
Bet it feels good to get into that little black dress! I need to get me one lol -
Day of surgery starting weight 301 lbs........weight lost before surgery 43 lbs.
carissarenae1986 commented on lhkoxendine's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
You have an absolutely breathtaking smile! I'm sure you get that all the time. Watch out girl! They are gonna be beating down your door. Great job and Good Luck!! -
I have lost 91 pounds!!!
carissarenae1986 commented on carissarenae1986's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
You will be happy you did. I definitely have no regrets.. Good Luck w/your surgery. You have an exciting road ahead! -
From the album: You asked for them! Before and Afters
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I wear a size 8-10.. Down from a 22!!
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From the album: You asked for them! Before and Afters
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I wear a size 8-10.. Down from a 22!!
carissarenae1986 commented on carissarenae1986's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
Honestly.. Other than what I get from occasionally going to the lake and swimming, Or dancing when I go out.. I haven't excercised at all.. I know thats horrible. But I plan on starting to jog soon. I am in school and I work full-time, So it has been hard for me to find the time. -
20 pounds from goal!!
carissarenae1986 commented on carissarenae1986's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
You will get there! I won't say that it has been easy.. But definitely not hard.. It's hard emotionally when your out w/friends and they are eating all your fav foods and drinking all your fav drinks.. But other than that the band does all the work. You just have to remember that nothing taste's as good as being "skinny" feels. -
From the album: You asked for them! Before and Afters
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246 pounds here, so depressed :(
carissarenae1986 commented on carissarenae1986's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
I am 5'3.. Before surgery it was 43 I believe, and now its 23.. I'm actually at a normal BMI! Can't believe it!! -
155 pounds and holding :)
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Thank You!! -
From the album: You asked for them! Before and Afters
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My doctor gave me 1 cc at a time.. I got sooo mad at him I would cry when I would leave thinking he was just making money off of me.. But eventually I did get there and now looking back and having to have had several unfills due to reflux, I guess I can kinda see why taking it slow would be a good thing.
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Can anyone explain why restriction would kick in days or weeks after a fill?
carissarenae1986 replied to keeping the faith's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I have heard from more than one person and my doc.. that fluid stays in the tubing that leads to your band. Sometimes it can take a few days or even up to a week for all that fluid to drain from the tubing into the band itself. I mean.. it makes sense to me but I don't now how true it is?? -
When do YOU know YOU need a fill?
carissarenae1986 replied to sabrina4you's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Mine are the same as yours.. I just notice that I can eat more and that I'm hungry more often.. When I am at my sweet spot, I never get hungry. I eat because I have too.. When I think I need a fill is when I get that old familiar feeling, lol. -
hmmm.. I don't want you to take after me because I'm really not much on the exercising. Actually I haven't excercised much at all.. It's all been in changing my eating habits.. I mean I will go walk a couple miles at the park every now and then and I love to go swimming at the lake. Great Excercise! But as far as something I do daily I just can't seem to find the time. I eat normal foods just like everyone else, Only it's a quarter of what I used to eat. For instance today I had pizza for lunch. I ate one small slice instead of four.. And for breakfast I drink boost.. It's a really good drink for lap banders because it has about 15g of protein, And we need it!! I don't know about you but I have trouble eating any kind of meat.. And I can't eat bread. I don't eat bread at all actually unless it's pizza and the very thin crust. I try to stay away from ice cream and milk. I found that I could eat all I wanted & I started gaining.. Hope this helps. Any more questions are welcomed
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I have lost 91 pounds!!!
carissarenae1986 commented on carissarenae1986's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
Thanks Gorda! You will definately get there, But it is a very slow process as I'm sure you already know I have great restriction. I am at approx 5cc's.. I have had a few unfils due to reflux and being too tight. Fills are the key for sure. Actually I never do crunches, lol. Actually besides walking every now and then, I don't excercise .. I know I need to though! -
I have lost 91 pounds!!!
carissarenae1986 commented on carissarenae1986's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
@Rebecca- I was banded in March 09, So all together It took me about 15 mos. But I can tell you it seemed to all happen at once. I think Ive lost 50-60 pounds just since Christmas and I'm not gaining.. It's all in your fills!! @yello - Thank you so much! -
About 15 months.. I was banded in March of 09 and I have been holding at this weight for about a month or so.. I have had the most weight loss just since Christmas.. About 50 pounds. It all has to do w/your fills. Let me know if theres anything else you'd like to know
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From the album: Carissa
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Only 30 pounds to go!!!
carissarenae1986 commented on carissarenae1986's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
Thanks!! Good Luck w/surgery.. I was so excited I couldn't sleep when I had mine done. I'm excited for you!! -
You asked for them! Before and Afters
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