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amberakamom

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  1. I think u need a bit of an unfill so you are able to eat the right foods. It's worth a shot!?
  2. amberakamom

    First Fill 3ccs?

    My first fill was 5.5 cc's in an 11 cc band.
  3. amberakamom

    Tricare Help

    It was very easy for me too. The only time I ever personally talked to tricare is when they called to tell me my surgery was approved. Go see you pcm for a referral, and go from there.
  4. Its really not hard to get that amount of protein. For example, the last 2 days I got 114 and 117 grams of protein each day, and both days were only around 950 calories. Now not every day is like that, but for me its easy to get proteinin. Each day I had a shake for breakfast, throughout the day I also ate tuna, string cheese, greek yogurt, edemame, deli ham....
  5. amberakamom

    What the Heck???

    For sure, i'd suggest more calories. At least 1200.
  6. amberakamom

    Band vs. Sleeve? Why did you pick band?

    I just want a tool, not a whole new stomach. It is adjustable for my specific needs at that specific time. It can be reversed if there are complications. Complications are very rare. I WANT to do the work it takes to lose weight. I don't want to lose muscle mass, just fat. Hopefully I will lose slower and have a bit less loose skin. More time to adjust, psychologically. I can still eat small portions of all my favorites. I do not want the mal-absorption that comes with gastric bypass. 5 years post-op, lap-band patients statistically have the same amount of weight loss as other surgeries. Quick recovery.
  7. amberakamom

    Stupid scale!

    You probably need to replace the batteries.
  8. That's really encouraging! Thank you!
  9. amberakamom

    40 lbs GONE!!!!!!!!!!

    That's amazing! Great work!!!
  10. amberakamom

    Oh well

    I had my first fill (5.5 cc) 2 weeks ago, and still feel the same as no fill. I have never PB'd, slimed, or been stuck. Not that I want to, just pointing it out. lol
  11. amberakamom

    Who is keeping a food journal?

    I have been, but I really don't want to because it makes me feel like I am on a diet. I did WW for years, off and on. Journaling really does work though.
  12. amberakamom

    Can you feel your port?

    I can easily feel mine. It is right below my bra line, so not a lot of fat around it.
  13. amberakamom

    nervous about fill

    My first fill was 5.5 cc's and my restriction level is no different. I can still eat anything. But getting the fill was a piece of cake. =)
  14. amberakamom

    ONEderland!!!!

    You're an inspiration!
  15. amberakamom

    Tricare Prime

    Let me know if you need to know anything else. I am in 29 Palms too.
  16. amberakamom

    Tricare Prime

    Yes
  17. amberakamom

    Splenda?

    It hasn't been a problem for me.
  18. amberakamom

    I burp too much.

    I burp giant burps now. I don't think it matters what I've eaten. <<<Me burping LOL
  19. Are you tracking your daily calories and protein?
  20. I think I was taking mine whole by 2 weeks.
  21. amberakamom

    Tricare Prime

    And they are worth EVERY PENNY.
  22. amberakamom

    Tricare Prime

    Hey, I think you are going to the same surgeon I went to! The $1500 is the only thing I had to pay.
  23. amberakamom

    When did you get start....?

    I was only on clear liquids the day of surgery and the day after. Then Full liquids for 12 days. Mushies for weeks 3-5.

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