xavier
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Good luck to all, my band is the best thing I have ever done for myself...I self payed and it was well worth it!
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Even two years out, I still try to overeat but I have my band very tight and even one serving of cheese puffs will put me in trouble! I am a slow learner I guess because I still try to overeat! PS: Those Russel Stover sugar free chocolates (shiney green bags) will keep you from being constipated!
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This happens to all of us if we are honest. I have my band very tight and if I eat more than a few chips I get in trouble fast...very painful! But I keep trying...why am I such a slow learner? Hang in there...
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Good luck, I think you'll do fine. I eat out quite a bit still but I have to bring home a LOT of food since I cant eat very much! I still eat some junk food but a lot of it has lost its luster for me...you will get a lot of support here...hard to get it from friends and family who arent going through the same thing! BEST wishes!
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I have wondered about the effect of the changes we have made on our families. I have seen people post pictures of their kids who are obese and wondered if the parent doing this would help. Glad to see it is making a change for all of you.
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Stuck and sliming for the first and last time!
xavier commented on deedee72's blog entry in deedee72's Blog
My first was a banana and it was an hour after I ate it. I was driving and had to whip the car to the side of the road! Two years later it still happens because I get distracted and dont chew enough when I am around other people! I guess I am a slow learner! Its all worth it as I am now 4 pounds from normal BMI! -
Why is the greek yog a no? Also what about refried beans? Are they ok because they have a ton of protein?
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Happy, Happy Second Band-Birthday to me ;-)
xavier commented on imaluckydog's blog entry in Blog 65542
Happy birthday!!! You are an inspiration to all...you have rocked the band! Love to hear all details of the PS in your blog...I'm scared to do it but not liking my wrinkly saggy tummy. Someone called theirs a pita bread and that sure is what it looks like... -
For now, dont tell anyone that you are not 100% positive will support you! Its not worth it and you can decide at any point later to tell...peoplehave huge issues even with other people's weight (because of their own, Iguess) so just be careful and go slow!
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Is it time for life yet???
xavier commented on kristipalmer's blog entry in Its Time for a Bite Out of Life!!
I know exactly what you mean and although I am two years out I sill have some of those thoughts...much less though. Maybe it will take our whole lives to get rid of them completely! -
It also helps your stomach recover from throwing up if it has gotten swollen/inflamed.
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5-6 weeks off for lap band?
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my niece overheard me talking about my upcoming Lap Band surgery today.
xavier replied to Tabby Ann's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I would say only tell the people you trust and confide in about everything else until you see how it goes. Later if you are strong enough to handle some ridiculously negative people, go ahead and shout it from the rooftops. But for now, be careful and protect your own feelings first! -
Has anyone lost interest in food long after lap band surgery?
xavier replied to Birinak's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I had this complete lack of interest in food for about 6 weeks after I was banded and still have it briefly from time to time. It wasnt just that I wasnt hungry it was also that I didnt care at all between say broccoli (or anything crazy-healthy and low calorie) and ice cream or pizza.I believe it is because the band presses on the vagus nerve. I didnt want to eat but I could. So I just tried to plan healthy meals and I thought it was pretty great. Now, of course if you cant eat that's a totally different thing. But if you can, but just arent interested you just need to eat what you know to be right nutritionally. -
For anyone who has ever felt restriction or been stuck (isnt that all of us?) I sure would NOT recommend beef jerky! The thought just frightens me!
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Agree completely. I have one every morning because I am too tight in the morning for real food, I'm not a breakfast person, and I'm way too lazy to do the blender thing! They usually have the chocolate at costco but I order the vanilla and the strawberry for variety. Yes its $10 more plus shipping for the case of 18 but I think its well worth it. One time I got a mail order case that was clumpy and I complained and they sent me two cases free! I think I will be using these for the rest of my life because 30 grams is such a good start to the day!
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Dont sweat it...I didnt have any instruction except NPO at midnight the day before and mine went perfect....this is so much more stressful at so many points in the process than it needs to be!!!
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the nerve of some nurses
xavier replied to mousie_e's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Horrible people are everywhere...surround yourself with supportive loving people and, mostly, be kind to yourself! That nurse is surely an very unhappy person, be glad you are not her or married to her or her sister or whatever... -
Everyone has the fear that they will be the rare person who doesnt lose a pound! I felt that way because I had been obese and done every diet, pill, and exercise regimen there is and obviously failed them all. In fact, I think I gained a little after every attempt. Long story short, this has been pretty easy and I can say not only that I have succeeded but I can now say with complete confidence I know I will be at a normal weight for life! I love my band and so will you!