mominkansas
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Which band did you get?
mominkansas replied to warrior68's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Realize. It has a lower profile port, a lower incidence of prolapse and honestly my practice is moving away from Lapband. Realize is a lot more forgiving, -
Had to share...want to shout!
mominkansas replied to Karlzmom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
6 weeks post op is nothin......you are doing AMAZING so far. You are just getting started and are going to take off much much more! -
I like the way you think!
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Would love to know if some of these people being hard on you have never been in the same situation. I keep muscle milks in my car since I travel alot. I have one of those hot/cold bags in my car and do that. Hope this helps! I wouldn't worry about it. I often get gelatto here and have lost over 80 pounds in about a year. I am not too worried about the occasional indulgence to be honest.
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Constipated!!! Help!!!
mominkansas replied to jen36's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had no luck with MOM. I like Miralax. You can add it to any liquid and it helps to get things going pretty well. -
Slippage and Erosion
mominkansas replied to x96oun's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I slipped 2 times and had my band replaced. Bottom line is I have no regrets! -
What have you gotten rid of since surgery?
mominkansas replied to Astrasmom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Borderline high sugar Yellowness of skin Huffing and puffing up the stairs bad self esteem dowdy clothes glass is half empty attitude -
Sometimes I can, Sometimes I can't
mominkansas replied to janmorrisrn's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Most people can not eat solids in the AM when they start having true restriction. When you sleep you don't really swallow which causes your band to restrict and be tight. Drink hot liquids in the AM(I like carnation instant breakfast so at least I get some protein in the AM) and your band will loosen up. -
Slippage and Erosion
mominkansas replied to x96oun's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Most people that have had the realize band have not slipped. Actually I am the only documented slippage from the realize band in my large practice. I have done everything right, but sometimes slippage sometimes happens. The band is in my opinion is still relatively new the doctors seem to be learning about new things about it by the minute. -
What to eat at a cookout?
mominkansas replied to Sunshine79's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Baked beans hummus fruit salad some grilled veggies grilled tomatoes -
What does it feel like when your band slips?
mominkansas replied to NinaC's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The telltale sign for me was when I drank water. The water just sat and wouldn't go down. Also I had quite a bit of reflux at night. Finally I had some chest pressure. It is not easy to slip, chances are you didn't. -
Anyone else have issues with richer foods? It seems like some cheeses(goat. blue,etc), and lately the greek yogurt and sour cream don't sit well. Am I crazy?
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There are a ton of options online for Proteins. Check out Amazon for just a few and read through the reviews for somewhat of an idea of how they are.
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carbs namely white ones are really hard to get through the band. I have gone totally vegetarian so it is possible to do it while banded
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Does weight loss speed up once you hit restriction?
mominkansas replied to JJLaw08's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Try it on with spanx or a minimizer to give you a better idea of what you can expect. -
Adding more calories and lost 2lbs???
mominkansas replied to jen36's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
800 calories is not enough! Sounds like your body was in starvation mode. I would stick to the extra calories! -
never thought I would be so happy to see overweight!!! Congrats!
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My weight loss has slowed:(
mominkansas replied to mom2girls's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
BTW our stats are almost identical! When were you banded? -
My weight loss has slowed:(
mominkansas replied to mom2girls's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
you are in the home stretch! I would take 1/2 a pound a week instead of the stall that I am at right now! -
Breakfast Struggles...
mominkansas replied to pmommy's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Warmed carnation instant breakfast drink. You can take it on the go and drink it on your way to work and it also has a fair amount of protein. I also take a greek yogurt into work and eat it mid morning(around 9ish) -
I'm even a failure at the band (vent)!!!(HELP PLZ)
mominkansas replied to marfar7's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
could you give us an example of your daily menu? -
POST OP infection? ie. Mexico
mominkansas replied to pk3207's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I asked the guy that does my fills about Mexico and he says that they do amazing work. That being said at my dr's office a friend and their port moved and is now dealing with a port infection. Infections happen everywhere! -
Isnt it strange.....
mominkansas replied to Whillow's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
totally true, I do think at these times you are gaining muscle and losing inches and fat. -
Hospital Stay
mominkansas replied to butterfly0510's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Pj's toiletries A good book Ipod -
OMG Cravings!!! Chocolate!!! Help!!!
mominkansas replied to titiay30's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I do some of the Luna bars with chocolate. I get my chocolate fix and get some protein at the same time. I also every once in a while will do LF chocolate pudding.