BEK1986
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I'm doing great! Just had a little un-fill yesterday... down another 8lbs. You?!
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Hope all went well!! I am just over 3 months out so not a total expert but if you have any questions feel free to ask!!
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Hey! I had my surgery by Dr. Nirmul back in March. I have been very pleased with everything. If you have any questions at all please ask!!
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I think confidence is key. I walk into every room with my head held high and proud of who I am, even if I do notice that I am the fattest one there I don't let ANYONE see my insecurity. Especially now with lap-band I KNOW that I am doing something about my weight so that makes me that much prouder and gives me so much more confidence. People feed on confidence and the higher you hold yourself the more someone will notice you. Don't dwell on your weight while you are out... have fun and let loose... that's why you went out in the first place right?! A smile is contagious and even more so is a laugh. If you're having a good time people will want to surround themselves by you.
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YES!! I generally only allow pictures from the boobs up and on the rare occasion someone captures more than that... I am disgusted!! Hopefully by next summer someone will be able to capture me in a bikini and I won't throw up when I see it!!! :scared2:
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Down a size!! I can fit back into my old shorts and jeans!!! Soooo freaking excited!
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My fill went great! I have 3.75cc's now and feel soo much better! I finally feel like I have a band! I have SO much restriction! It is absolutely wonderful!
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Hey all! I am so concerned about my band. I have like ZERO restriction at all... well maybe that is being dramatic. I have restriction after eating 2-3 cups of food. I have 3cc's of Fluid currently in my band and I guess I assumed that I would feel a little "tighter." I have lost some weight and I am extremely happy with it but it has been purely all on my own will-power! I guess for a $15,000 surgery I was hoping for a little more help and a little less will-power. Am I just not at my sweet spot yet with fills? What did it take you to finally have great restriction? I honestly was under the impression that I would begin eating like a bird after the surgery... and that I am not. Also, I feel like people who know I had the surgery are definatly thinking I should have lost more by now. It has been a little over a month now... Please help. I love hearing from you all. Blair
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Yep! I got a fill, they added .75 to my band... I'm at 3.75cc's now. I can feel a huge difference! Food is kind of hard to swallow... I can't really have anything but mushies. Will that go away in a couple days? Did you ever have a hard time swallowing food after you got a fill? I've had no problem up until this point... could this be my sweet spot?!
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Im getting my first fill. Please help.
BEK1986 replied to l_aguirre05's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi!!! I remember being all freaked out over my first fill but it is really simple and painless. You have nothing to worry about! My doctor always numbs me up a bit at my port site and then does my fill. All I feel is a little pressure... nothing of too much discomfort. You most likely won't be able to tell a huge difference (at least I didn't) with your first fill... I have been told it takes many to feel the needed restriction! I am getting my second fill today... I believe it will put me at 3cc's in a 10cc band. I need more! Ha! Best of luck to you and congrats on your 20 down!! :thumbup: -
One year!! May 8th will be my one year anniversary! lost 100lbs! bounced back a little.. Sitting at a total of 96 lbs lost today.
BEK1986 commented on Kwlvjs99's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
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Considering the Lap Band and Have a Question
BEK1986 replied to deed87's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hey! So drinking is a huge sacrafice... it is something that you will be able to do in moderation. If you are planning on still drinking a lot or don't know if you will be able to make a huge cut back than I urge you to not go through with the surgery. Lap band is a huge commitment and you have to be ready on all angles to change the way you live. That includes your eating and drinking habits. Beer and soda (at least for me) is forbidden for at least 2 months because of the carbonation. I cannot tell you how good an ice cold Mich Ultra sounds... but I can tell you how I would rather be thin and healthy than have one. Maybe wait a few years till your out of party mode... than re-evaluate. Either way... best of luck to you. :drool: -
Ya! Another NSV!! A couple weekends ago I bought an XL dress for my friends wedding. Well I was trying it on the other night and it had become too big. I had to go to the store and exchange it out for a Large! I was stoked!!!!
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Thanks Jane... And everyone else! I need to be patient. Every loss is great... I need to remember that! It did take 10 years to pack all this weight on... I guess it shouldn't all come of in a month and a half! Haa! thanks again everyone!! I'm having another fill May 4th!!
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Hey! I wouldn't worry about losing slowly... if you work hard, follow the diet, and exercise it will come off! I always have to tell myself any loss is a great loss...at least it is not a gain right?!
I have lost 24 lbs to date and want to lose about 80 more.
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Yaa! Congrats on your 28 pounds! Your pictures look great!! I'm down 24 pounds and about a month out! Keep up the great work!!! You are doing fabulous!
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Jane! You are too adorable! I LOVE reading all of your NSV's! Congrats on another great accomplishment! You are awesome! by the way... Big buff silly guys with tatoos are amazing... I've been with mine for almost 3 years!
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"Shrinko De Mayo" Weight Loss Challenge
BEK1986 replied to coloradobanding's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Down 6!!! 8 more to go... I better push it!! -
From the album: Pre-Op and Progress!
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They are always running late! For my like 20 minute appt I am there for about an hour. I always take off the rest of the day when I have an appt there. :thumbdown:
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Weird burning sensation at port site!
BEK1986 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
What the heck!?! So yesterday I had this weird burning sensation coming directly from where my port is. I don't know if it is because I had gone on a 3 mile hike that morning and my abs were sore OR if there is something wrong with me! Anyone else ever feel this? It only lasted for like 10 minutes but holy cow it hurt! I have a DR. appt Monday so I'll mention it to them! I just wanted your thoughts in the meantime! :eek: Thanks