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macacoza

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About macacoza

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  • Birthday 06/23/1952
  1. Happy 61st Birthday macacoza!

  2. Happy 60th Birthday macacoza!

  3. macacoza

    I won't follow the herd any more...

    Try a lemon drop martini...ooooooooooooh baby!!!...lol...go slow with it though!..1 gets me...I am sure it is good for you..has fruit in it... deb
  4. macacoza

    Why do I do it to myself?

    This thread is very fascinating...I have NEVER been to OH..nor do I intent to. I find LBT is very informative and helpful even to us'old timers'..haha...IT is VERY wise to never give out medical advice...I was banded in APril of 2003...in April of 2004 I had the most agonising pain..I was on a trip and wound up unconscience and in an ambulance...did not know anything for 4 days. They lost me in the 2nd ambulance when I was rushed to a city 70 mi away with bigger facilities...and NO..i did not see the white light..I wonder why actually?? haha..teasing here...BUT, my point is..it turned out to not be the band...was a pancreitus attack...which seems strange in itself because I DO NOT NOR EVER HAVE drink...seems the bile duct was closed off...the pain hit instantly and with such force that it was almost unbearable...My surgeon talked to a few other DR'S and they do not really see a corralation with the band...but..I am just posting this in case anyone else may have experienced this occurance...or..if you do have a pain that nearly knocks you off feet..remember...not everythign is the band..but it sure is a place to start wondering... I am throughly enjoying everyones posts in all the threads! Thanks deb banded APril 2003...been at goal for couple yrs give or take that dreaded 5 lbs!..Feelign like God gave me a new life!!..Go For The Dream!
  5. macacoza

    Why do I do it to myself?

    ummmmmm...what is OH please?? Never heard of it!! Thanks deb
  6. I love to read all these quotes!!!..I want you all to know you are on a new adventure! A turning point in your life...you can and WILL do this!! Go for the dream! It is with-in your grasp! Deb
  7. macacoza

    I have to sleep sitting up

    Good girl!!! Is amazing what a small unfill can do as far as the relief!!!...You will be fine... deb
  8. macacoza

    What do you do for a living?

    I am a Realtor and love my work!!!
  9. macacoza

    Keeping it a secret?

    I only told my family and 2 close friends at first..I was embarrased that I HAD to have help..lol..How silly..NOW?? I will shout it off the rooftop if I can help someone. To date 6 people have changed their lifes because i told them! I was banded in April of 2003...95 lbs later and been maintaining for 2 yrs!..What a gift the band has been to me and I love to tell the story! Good luck to all! God Bless
  10. macacoza

    I have to sleep sitting up

    Glad you found the reason..I have no problems unless I am too tight...Good luck to you in your progress! deb
  11. I dont have a clue how to even get a ticker line...lol..congrats to ALL of us!..Go for the dream! deb banded April 2003...95 lbs lost and maintaining..give or take 5 lbs
  12. macacoza

    I have to sleep sitting up

    I am sorry..cant help you there..I never had any of those problems except for when i was too tight. Are you sure you are all the way opened?? I know youa re miserable...good luck to you! Please let me knwo what you find out! deb
  13. Good girl!!!! It is pretty miserable to be too tight..and so stupid to stay that way like I did for 3 months for a wedding..BUT..I did get in that in that beautiful dress!!..lol..Family was worried about me though. That is not soemthing I will ever do again!!!!!!!!!
  14. macacoza

    I have to sleep sitting up

    I suffered with it for 3 months because of daughters wedding and I found this absolutely beautiful dress I wanted to fit into..I fit into it, but was miserable for 3 months. I had unfill 3 days before the weddign because I did nto want to be that miserable for her lovely wedding..that was in June...Gained 7 lbs...but have relost it just by eatign right. I feel so much better!..I will never get that tight again!..AND..it only took .25 cc out to make me feel better. Here is another point to ponder..why? after 4 1/2 yrs would i even do that?? Dr. says he will not let me do it again..lol I can breathe..I can sleep...I can eat...i can maintain at this point! Don't be so miserable..get the band lossened a bit. Seems like it only takes a lil unfill to give the relief you need. Good luck to you deb
  15. macacoza

    I have to sleep sitting up

    I had same problems...coughing...horrible reflux..sleeping(when I slept) in a recliner...pain...had a small unfil(.25CC) and have been fine ever since! Good luck to you! deb

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