xavier
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20 Days~Standing Still on the Scales~But Standing Strong!
xavier commented on janetsjourneytoslim's blog entry in Blog 75574
Even though its hard not t see any loss on the scale, do you remember the old diet days where you'd lose some and then the second you let your guard down...BOOM! you had started gaining again? Makes staying the same seem pretty good, huh? Keep doing what you're doing! -
That's my only regret too...that I didnt do it sooner...but I needed it 20 years ago and it wasnt available... I think its awesome that you are going to be a spokes person for the band...I also have an Allergan.
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Hey...82 pounds is a Quinn AND a plump Meko!!! Skype me tomorrow if you feel like it...D
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First...it will take a few days for things to settle down and know where you are in terms of restriction. Even just getting a fill can cause a little swelling that will make you feel more restricted than you are. Second sliming is where you are going to throw up or you need to and the body nows it bur all that comes up is this awful clear mucous (slime) that doesnt even want t break off from your lip to the toilet...its pretty gross but the body makes that slime to help you get something up easily that cant stay. Usually after the slime I will vomit the last bite of whatever caused the trouble and feel much better. I have never been a pb'er but it stands for productive (think vomit) burp. I guess its kind of a loud burp with vomit! Sounds hideous but both are nature and the band's way of telling you you have been bad. Either too much food or too little chewing! Good luck...you'll do great! PS: If you havent been reading band-groupie's blog you should be...it went public recently and even now, I sometimes read back through her long journey just to get back on track with myself! It will probably answer questions you dont even know you have and you'll laugh yourself to tears while reading it!! Join us all there!
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Glad to hear how you guys are doing. The holidays without a gain is all good! I have had to rededicate myself because I was really slacking there for a while and then telling myself I didnt know why i wasnt losing! Duh! I think I'm back on track!
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Hey BK, how are you doing? Its a struggle every day, I think! I am back on the wagon I guess after really lying to myself and overeating for about three months! At least I didnt gain during that time but I think I'm on the right track now. Did you follow band_groupie to her new site? Her blog is better than ever!Let me know how its going!!
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You were a beautiful bride!! -
I feel like I 'wasted' three months thinking I was eating small portions and then wondering why my weight stayed the same!As soon as I started writing it all down two things happened: 1. I saw how bad I had been eating compared to now! 2. I lost weight! Good luck girl, its a long slow process of learning!
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Hey! Hoe are you doing these days?? Have you followed BG to her new place??? Keep in touch!
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Awesome! I'm excited for your tuck! I hope I can get to that point! Have you followed band_groupie to her new page? She always reminds me a little of you because she's so honest!
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Me six. And when I dont for a while, I am slacking and that's kind of how I know it!
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This has me scared....
xavier replied to ausamerican33's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
SIMPLY PUT: The major procedures (VBG, RNY, bypass, sleeve)compared to the band have TEN times the morbidity/mortality. They require less modification of your own behavior and without that many gain the weight back. Those are fine if your health is so bad it balances the risk. If not and you have a little willpower, the band is much less risk. At this point I say its around 50/50...meaning 50% the band does for me and the rest I have to do! -
Keep reminding yourself of why you are doing this. This week is only a shhort part of the bg picture...but on the other hand this should be your last diet EVER! After that its just a lifestyle other than a couple of days of modified eating after a fill. NO MORE DIETS! For inspiration, if you havent already, I recommmend reading the whole blog of band_groupie from the very beginning...its very inspiring. A lot of us have done that and even gone back to it when we need to...she really keeps it real! Good luck and hang in there!
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Good for you...you are doing great! Just FYI...I LOVE Panda but these days I can eat about a half a cup of whatever from there and then I am full and in a little band pain...which is good!Its a great feeling to be where I really cant overeat and just need my willpower to stay away from the slider foods like ice cream which I guess I could eat all day!Keep on!!!
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Just looking at the profile page and before/after pix of "puddin" !!! Wow, they even used her photo in an ad! She is amazing and swears by the bodybugg...what do you think?