xavier
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You sound right on track and very insightful of how this works for you...congrats!
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Yes, I agree. My weight now probably had me near suicidal when I was on my way up but cant remember because its more than ten years ago! Anyway seeing it on the way down has me ecstatic!! I am also a slow loser but that's just ok with me...this is the first time I have ever "not gained' and 'not dieted' for nine whole months of my life!!!A year from now it wont matter exactly when I hit goal or how much I lost per week or month!
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I have definitetly heard on this site from several people that you can lose yourself right out of coverage for the band...be careful! You're supposed to fail this diet...that's what means you need the surgery (according to the insurance companies) ! Some people have asked directly and the person representing the benefits dept kind of had a wink/smile voice and said "well if you lost that much you wouldnt need the procedure, right?"
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I'll be singing that one all day...rock on!
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On the diet, sleep lab and other updates
xavier commented on RavenClaw779's blog entry in Blog 85448
The comment box is back...woo hoo! I have been feeling so cold lately it was crazy (I live on the central CA coast...its NOT cold) and somehow I kind of ate a bunch of stuff I shouldnt have...bingo! Warmer...prob better to use exercise instead of cals to warm up but I think it really shows that metabolism thing!!! Actually I think my calories have been a little low and I am going to try to bump up to 1200 but not by eating cookies and chips! LOL! How did the sleep go? -
How much food can YOU eat at each meal RIGHT BEFORE you get a fill? (not first fill)
xavier replied to dustout's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
When I go for a fill I take a dose of liquid kids advil just before I go in to keep the swelling down. I drive 4 to 5 hours to get there or I would just take it at home! I do eat before I leave, then on the way home a jamba or even a small shake from wherever. -
Wow your pix are great...you are looking awesome! The one on the skateboard just says, look out world!
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Still cant comment...I get the runs too from the milk in those protein drinks...I think I am getting lactose intolerant in my old age! I could prob try the soy...never though of it...duh!
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Well the secret is getting out...start looking at every woman you see in black pants...waitstaff, professional, etc...everyones wearing them! They even make some with beltloops to really fool you. They wash great and never lose their color or shape! My one girlfriend is a doc and when I visited her I saw she came home from work in some beautiful black pants with a slight sheen to them...I thought they were silk, probably lined because that would have been her style...shes a mom now so no dry cleaning etc...anyway she gave me two pair (from her pregnancy...! LOL!) and I have never worn anything else! They are actually pretty flattering for the trunk if theres some junk in there! Hers were Nike and now I get some at the little Lands end shop thats inside our Sears!
5 days...!!!!!
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I have only lost 40 so far but I can really feel a difference in crossing my legs and my arms!My best NSV is that this is the longest I have ever gone without dieting or gaining weight back!!
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Be careful on the heavy boots because some of the scales require a skin contact on your feet...bare! One gallon of water weighs eight pounds...might want to wear a big pad in case...they cant make you take THAT off even if youre in a gown! Good luck youll be fine!
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On the final leg of my journey to bandom
xavier commented on btrieger's blog entry in The Bitter Bandster
Guess it would be in bad taste to make bets on the success of future banders...but my money is on you. You already have done great...let us know how it goes! -
dear Jax, when I read your blog theres no box under it for comments..I always enjoy what you have to say, but I think this is why people havent responded...youre NOT boring!!!
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Absolutely...do what's best for you!!
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Beautiful!
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I'm there..thanks!
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Fantastic, thats a great NSV (non scale victory)!And Barbara, what a generous thought to give the belt to someone to spare their feelings at having to ask! Maybe write the url for this website on the back of it!
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Congrats on doing so well...feeling better is the best reward!
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We're all with you...at one time or another! Take care.
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Oh, ok so youre a 'band over GB'...I think it will really be good for you...we have something big (LOL) in common! I gained a ton of weight on prednisone to and I have often wondered if taking it repeatedly as a child (I have been photographed for medical literature for my outrageous repeated cases of poison ivey and oak) is why I am the only fatty in my family! The last time I took it was in 2001 I think and it was 80 mg per day at the highest but as soon as I would try to taper down the rash on my legs was climbing from high on my thighs to well, I just couldnt let it go any higher! I have had it since but refused the steroids and just scratched the hell of of myself!Those are some evil drugs!!!They also made me a little (more) crazy!
Well good luck and please ask me anything you want to about the procedure...
PS Yes I have slacked a little on the protein and a lot on the water...thanks for the clue!
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Documented Proof of Failed Medical Weight Loss???
xavier replied to cindylew718's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Just to make you all feel better for all this crazy insurance stuff...Mine said there was no way they would pay because I wasnt fat enough (hello!?!) and had no comorbidities(yet!!) ...so I had to write a big check to my surgeon! It was worth it of course but if I could do a six month diet and get back all that cash...well you know!