mscarly
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My physical therapist said something encouraging to me tonight. She said she estimated I'd be in about 90% less pain once this weight is off. Her comparison: she wears a 20-lb weight vest when she walks on the treadmill. She says it feels SO GOOD to just be able to unzip that vest and take it off at the end of a workout. Just think about MULTIPLES of that vest. What we're doing isn't quite as quick as being able to unzip a "fat suit" - but the next best thing!:biggrin:
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Debbie - I don't know about good advice - but my date is Jun-3 too! Let's keep in touch! - mscarly:w00t:
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My physical therapist said something encouraging to me tonight. She said she estimated I'd be in about 90% less pain once this weight is off. Her comparison: she wears a 20-lb weight vest when she walks on the treadmill. She says it feels SO GOOD to just be able to unzip that vest and take it off at the end of a workout. Just think about MULTIPLES of that vest. What we're doing isn't quite as quick as being able to unzip a "fat suit" - but the next best thing!:wink:
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Date tentatively set for Jun-3 2009, pending final pre-op testing. Hope I don't come down with the swine flu in the meantime Thanks to the kind words from visitors to my blog. I have had company for a few weeks and need to catch up with my "correspondence" on this wonderful site. Keep up the good work, Bandsters!
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Date tentatively set for Jun-3 2009, pending final pre-op testing. Hope I don't come down with the swine flu in the meantime :wink: Thanks to the kind words from visitors to my blog. I have had company for a few weeks and need to catch up with my "correspondence" on this wonderful site. Keep up the good work, Bandsters!
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Got the phone call from the surgery center yesterday! It's wonderful to hear that the long nightmare is just about over. :smile2:
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Got the phone call from the surgery center yesterday! It's wonderful to hear that the long nightmare is just about over. :scared2:
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Link to the #1 Thing I Won't Miss ...
mscarly posted a topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
... and it has to do with Kathy Bates :smile2: Go bandsters! http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/59020 -
I can't **count** how many people have come up to me and had the GALL to say, "You know who you look *exactly* like?!" [i grit my teeth, 'cause I know what's coming ... wait for it ...] "Kathy Bates!!!" I say tersley, "Well, she's a great American actress, so I'll take that as a compliment.":sneaky: If you can't say "You look just like Nicole Kidman" - then keep your thoughts to yourself!
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Thank goodness this six-month wait is going to be over - really gets long between four and six. Got all my paperwork together, hopefully it's full steam ahead :thumbdown:
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Thank goodness this six-month wait is going to be over - really gets long between four and six. Got all my paperwork together, hopefully it's full steam ahead :thumbdown:
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Pre-band - 50th birthday, Jun 2008, about 250 (use cane)
mscarly posted a gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
From the album: Getting My Beauty Back
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Pre-band - Oct 2008, about 267 - with my handsome son (use cane)
mscarly posted a gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
From the album: Getting My Beauty Back
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"Last Supper Mentality" - you hit the nail on the head! As the days before banding (finally) get down there - I'm finding myself doing more night eating (8-11p), which would probably be characterized as "Last Snacker Mentality". Thank goodness lapband, as a tool, will help prevent that. Keep your head up! - mscarly
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Dear Band Groupie - how exciting, hope to hear good news about your date soon! Thanks for the forum tip, I'm still learning about this site. I think this 6-mo process is a little too long, it really gets to be a long wait ... 4 or 5 mos would be plenty. I'm sure we're as ready as we're ever going to be. Thanks for becoming my first friend on lapbandtalk. You're cool
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Dear Band Groupie - I know you're getting closer to your surgery date. I admire that you clearly are a good friend to all on this site. We're all in this together - keep your head up! mscarly
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Great site - lots of inspiration here! I'm also looking for others who were born with congenital hip disorder. It's been a long downward spiral - lots of extra weight on a bad hip and back, very painful. Expecting to get banded in Apr 09. Starting BMI 45.3 Weight 264
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Thanks for the good advice, BG - we should check in, I think we'll be banded right at the same time. Just think, a year from now how much better we're going to feel! - mscarly
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Great site - lots of inspiration here! I'm also looking for others who were born with congenital hip disorder. It's been a long downward spiral - lots of extra weight on a bad hip and back, very painful. Expecting to get banded in Apr 09. Starting BMI 45.3 Weight 264