TracyW2
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Slight Unfill And Could Eat A Cow!
TracyW2 replied to Pinkygirl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am so there with you. I like to keep mine on the tight side, but after I had surgery in August it became too tight. I could barely keep anything down. So I had a slight unfill and now I can eat anything and everything. It has been a real struggle at times to choose healthy food. -
My Band Knows Its Halloween And Is Laughing At Me
TracyW2 replied to cheryl2586's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I have hit 2 school Halloween parties today with my kiddos where there is an abundance of sugar. Blasted sugar cookies, I couldnt tell them no. And now tonight the candy will be flowing....help me! -
Anyone Going Through Illinois Bariatric Center??
TracyW2 replied to Morganjm's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am nearly 3 years out. I have lost roughly 170lbs and I no longer get any fills. I actually just got a slight unfill a few weeks ago as I am now just maintaing and was needing to get more calories in. -
I love my celery with some peanut butter. Yum. No problem here.
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Anyone Going Through Illinois Bariatric Center??
TracyW2 replied to Morganjm's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It wasnt until the 3rd or 4th fill before I felt any sort of restriction. I was scared the first time I was filled, but seriously I never even feel it. I just had a little bit taken out by Dr Sid on the 10th. -
How many calories do you consume at goal?
TracyW2 replied to gingerbug's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I have no idea! I'm guessing around 1800-2000, but I exercise 5 days a week and I"m trying to build muscle. -
Almost 3 years and still loving it!
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Same recipe, but I use asparagus and sprinkle a little parmasean cheese on top.
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Tummy Tuck Or Paniculectomy
TracyW2 replied to cheryl2586's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Oh wow, I didnt know if you just went with the panni, you didnt get your belly button back! I couldnt imagine not having one. -
Tummy Tuck Or Paniculectomy
TracyW2 replied to cheryl2586's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
I know I needed a good two weeks off for mine. Set up an appt with a surgeon and see what they say. -
Tummy Tuck Or Paniculectomy
TracyW2 replied to cheryl2586's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
I went for the full tummy tuck. But I also had a lot of ad damange thanks to 3 pregnancies. I am extremely happy with mine. -
When I was banded, I had a 3 1/2 yo and a 16 month old. Surgery was on Thursday and I was a stay at home mom. By Monday, I was back to every day life. I had to sit down on the couch in order to pick my little one up. It took a bit before I was completely back to normal, but with in a week I had little holding me back.
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I was 330lbs.
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I lost 26 pounds over the course of my 2 week pre op diet.
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The boobs where one of the last things to go for me. But I also breastfed for 18 months, just finished about 3 months ago. I went from about a 48 DDD to a 38 C. And let me tell you. While I was losing weight and nursing, my boobs became uneven. I seriously had one that was twice the size as the other!! I was freaked out. Thankfully, they finally evened out.
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Holy Variety Of Protein Shakes!!
TracyW2 replied to kittylove32's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My favorite brand is the Optimum Nutrition. Their gold card week is always the first week of the month. that is when you will get the best deals. I will be going tomorrow to stock up for the month! -
Help: I Love To Work Out And Sweat (Need Advice) !!
TracyW2 replied to marketingdude's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Good for you!! I love exercising, but mainly I love weight lifting. Yes, you need to make sure you are staying well hydrated esp if you are sweating that much!! -
I wear a size 4-6 and I still feel fat. It has gotten a lot better for me since I have had my tummy tuck. All I seen was all the skin and it was horrible on my self confidence. You lose the weight so fast that its hard for your head to catch up.
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Planks are a killer! They seem so easy, but dang try holding one for a minute and you feel it! By the third one, Im ready to just lay down. I bet you did feel that in your legs. I do a lot of squats with a barbell and wow! Good luck at your first full session. Sounds like he is going to put a good hurting on you!
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I only do cardio as a short warm up or cool down. I like the different 12 weeks programs they have on bodybuilding.com. Plus they are free. I'm getting ready to start a new program tomorrow, but it is only for 2 months. I use a lot of free weights and work one muscle group a week.
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Sounds like you are doing fabulous!! My surgeon is 3 hours away. So 30 mins sounds like a drop in the bucket to me!
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Thats awesome! I dont do much cardio at all either. Granted I dont use the weight machines either, I prefer the free weights. What all did your 25 min exercise consist of? I'm curious what all he had you do.
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Anyone Else Cold Since Loosing Weight?
TracyW2 replied to tammylee205's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
After losing all the fat, I am constantly cold. I am so not looking forward to winter at all. I'm already being a wimp with it barely being fall. -
Get plenty of water and make sure you are stretching.
