Carriedaway78
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My 6 month is tomorrow. I can't believe it's been half a year already and I'm down 73 pounds! I never thought my year would turn out like this. It's been super exciting. And it's been great sharing it all with all of you!
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Mayo Banditos / Friday Weigh In !!!!
Carriedaway78 replied to Scorpioqt's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Great job everyone! Linda, you look fantastic! 11-12-09= 225 lbs 11-19-09= 222 lbs can't believe it but I lost 3 lbs this week! woo hoo! -
I met my Thanksgiving goal of 70 lbs this week! I am excited! Can't wait for the next challenge!
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Mayo Banditos / Friday Weigh In !!!!
Carriedaway78 replied to Scorpioqt's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hey everyone, great job! Ann, I can't believe you--- you are breezing through this! Congrats to you! I had to weigh myself this morning because I won't be able to tomorrow morning. Last Friday- 226.5 lbs Today- 225 lbs. I hit my goal of 70 lbs by Thanksgiving! I am ecstatic. And that's after a mini vacation and my monthly friend! haha -
Hey Linda! I understand being nervous, I was too! But it will go by so fast and you'll feel fine. I just did my weekly weigh in today and I hit 70 lbs which was my Thanksgiving goal! I'm excited. I don't have any regrets, but I won't lie, it has been a bit of a struggle for me. I've had 4 fills and I still don't feel restriction. But I realize this is not the case for everyone. Some people only need 1 or 2 fills and they find their sweet spot. All in all, I am happy I did it because just knowing that I have this "tool" to help is a great relief.
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How do you GAIN weight with a lap-band?
Carriedaway78 replied to Electrawoman's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I have not gained any weight since my surgery, (KNOCK WOOD!) but I know that I could very easily. Just like the others have said, it's the slider foods. If I were to sit and eat ice cream and chocolate on a regular basis, I know that my weight would go up. I have to be very careful about it. -
Lately I've had problems with deli turkey, which used to be a favorite. And recently, after my last fill, PEANUT BUTTER, which is one of my favorite things in the whole world. I'm mad about that!
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I just heard from my gynecologist yesterday that my annual pap smear came back abnormal and that I have to have a coploscopy and a possible biopsy. I've read up on it online and a friend of mine had it done as well. She said it was super painful and awful, but she tends to be a bit of a drama queen, so I was looking for some other input. If anyone has been through it, could you just help me out with your experiences? Thanks so much!
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Has anyone had a colposcopy/biopsy?
Carriedaway78 replied to Carriedaway78's topic in The Gals' Room
thanks for the replies! I had the colposcopy and biopsy on Friday afternoon, not much pain. Uncomfortable though! Now just to wait for the results, which is the hardest part. Thanks again everyone! -
Do you or have you ever used Motrin, Ibuprofen, etc, while banded?
Carriedaway78 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi all. I am having a gynecological biopsy done on Friday and my gyn suggested using Motrin beforehand to help ease the pain. I know we aren't "allowed" these types of drugs, but has anyone used them while banded? I only plan on using it the one time before the biopsy. Just wanted to hear thoughts. -
Mayo Banditos / Friday Weigh In !!!!
Carriedaway78 replied to Scorpioqt's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Didn't get a chance to get online before this! 10/23/09 228 10/30/09 226.5 A pound and a half gone. I am so looking forward to onederland. Congrats to everyone! -
Mayo Banditos / Friday Weigh In !!!!
Carriedaway78 replied to Scorpioqt's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Last Friday- 230 lbs Today- 228 lbs Down 2 this week. -
You aren't doing anything wrong! I was banded May 20, 2009, and have had 3 fills and am still not at the sweet spot. I am going for my FOURTH fill next week. Don't get discouraged. I haven't just yet. You'll get there eventually.
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I am really starting to regret this band
Carriedaway78 replied to Dani257969's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Dani, I'm really sorry to hear what you are going through. I can't imagine how difficult and frustrating this has been for you. I know this isn't much help, but look at the fact that you've managed to keep off 67 pounds this year, which is a huge deal. Have you talked to your surgeon about your frustrations? I know that I haven't reached my restriction yet after 5 months and I'm frustrated about that as well. All I can do is know that soon something will work out and I'll be happy. Just try holding out hope and talk to your doctor. We're all here for you! -
Mayo Banditos / Friday Weigh In !!!!
Carriedaway78 replied to Scorpioqt's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Stayed exactly the same this week, which is totally fine with me because I was on vacation for 3 days and also didn't work out hardly at all! And last night I actually had some pumpkin pie....So staying the same is fine with me this week! Good luck everyone! -
Ann, I'm so sorry to hear of the problems you are having. I know it must be frustrating for you, but you've done SO well, just hang in there a little longer and I'm sure it'll get easier for you!:w00t:
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See, I need to think more like you! lol. I am already thinking about all the gravy and mashed potatoes and pies...I didn't even think to bring salad or anything like that. I guess I was just thinking about what my mom will have there to eat...But I can make it work, I've got the willpower...I think, haha. And a walk is a great idea, work off the dinner you just had. I might do that as well.
I'm kind of nervous about Halloween now that I think about it. I usually pass out candy at my moms and it's going to be hard. But you know, I could tell her to get candyI don't like! Good thinking Heather!
And yeah, I totally love cookies too. How could you not.
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Thanks Heather! I do feel so much better, I can't believe it! The amount of energy I have now is amazing. Wow 75! That's awesome. And yeah, I'm sure you're losing inches even if the scale isn't showing a lb loss. I'm sure you'll see those numbers move very soon! I think I'm kind of in the same phase as you right now. Haven't been the most careful about my food choices and this week I haven't had a second to work out, I miss it, how crazy is that? LOL. I'm nervous about Thanksgiving, about the eating and everything? Are you at all? That's always the holiday where I seem to go nuts with food....I'm sure you'll be able to make 8 lbs by then! That's 6 weeks! You'll do great. Thank you, I'm nervous about going to the doc and talking to him about it all, but we'll see!!!!! Any plans for Halloween?
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Hey Heather! I'm doing really well, been pretty busy too! I'm down 65 lbs and feel really good, still don't have a ton of restriction though. I haven't tried another doctor yet because I decided that I'd wait until my next appt with my surgeon, which is in 2 weeks and discuss my issues with him in full detail. If after that, I'm not satisfied, I'll go somewhere else. How are you? How's your loss going? I bet you're doing incredible! Anything else new?
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Mayo Banditos / Friday Weigh In !!!!
Carriedaway78 replied to Scorpioqt's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Oh no, John, I'm osrry about your port. I hope everything goes ok! Congrats on the loss this week! Last Friday 233 Today 230 down 3! YAY! -
I am overweight and prone to health risks!!
Carriedaway78 replied to SpideyMom's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
That's awesome Ann! I am so happy for you! You're almost there! -
Ann, I am so happy for you that it went well and you can eat again! And 75 lbs, my gosh, you are flying through this woman! :thumbup: