LaDawnS
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This is my name badge pic from work...lol! It's the most recent of me though.
LaDawnS posted a gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
From the album: My Shrinking Headshots!
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Yes, it definately sounds like you need a fill! I'll bet that will help ya! Hope so, I know this can be a frustrating journey at times...don't let it get ya down though...be persistant and it'll happen for you!:biggrin: I went in for my check ups every three months after my surgery and they gave me a fill every time and sometimes in between that! I felt like I was having them all the time! It sounds like your doc hasn't given you enough of them...
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Yea!!! Got a date!!!!!
LOL! Even when I was in highschool and had an amazing figure I didn't wear clothes that showed my figure...although, I have been a little better lately. I'll have to get some new pics up. Haven't lost a ton since those last ones but have lost a little more. Thanks again for the sweet words, you're inspiring me! I'm going to work a little harder to get those last 15 pounds off, hopefully by the end of summer!
Just stick with the "Rules of your Tool" and you'll do great! The band is a wonderful thing!
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Baking soda in water works really good too! The amount you need to use is on the package.
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YES!!! I've been having trouble off and on since Christmas. Doc unfilled me in Jan. and that helped for a little bit but it came back with a vengeance! Found out that I was eating all the wrong foods and when you have a tiny little pouch for your food, the wrong kinds can really hurt! Was told NO...chocolate, caffine, tea's unless they are herbal decaffinated, spicy, greasy, deep fried, acidy, citrusy, tomato based, and strong spices like mint or cinnamon. All the foods I love basically, and ate a lot of! Also a big no-no is NSAID's like Ibuprofen. They have me taking basically two previcid (40 mg total) a day one pill every 12 hours until told otherwise and no eating or drinking for 3 hours before bedtime. I also sleep propped up on 3 pillows. I go in for GI Tests and lapband inspection this Friday. Don't let it go for too long though, if it persists definately see your bariatric doc! Many bad things can happen if you let this go for too long! Good luck!
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Hi Daniel, Sorry you're having such a difficult time this last month and a half. I bet the new fill will start helping. You just have to stick to the "rules of the tool", no more than 1/2-3/4 cup at a sitting, 75% protein & 25% good carbs (track your food, it's so easy to forget and over do it!), 64 ounces of water (30 min before and 1 hour after eating), at least 30 minutes of exercise a day. I kinda know what you're going through, I've been on a 6 month stall...lost 7 pounds in 6 months! It was, however because I was not following the "rules". They really are important to the weightloss process. Once I started following them again, the weight started coming off again! Good luck with everything! It can definately be a difficult lifestyle change...ya just gotta do it, for you! I'll be rooting for ya!
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Great! Congratulations on getting to this point! It took me a year and a half once I decided that I wanted to do it, to actually schedule it! Boy do I wish I wouldn't have waited so long! Well good luck with everything and have a safe trip home and back! If ya have any questions, feel free to ask...I'd love to help if I can! Take care!
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How long have you been banded - Poll
LaDawnS replied to HAL380's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Hey thanks Brad! Same to you! Very nice job! Has it been hard to keep it off, since you've reached your goal? -
How many calories a day do you eat?
LaDawnS replied to Sammysue78's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I was banded on May 1, 2009 had lost 100 pounds at 8 months. This was at Christmas and I started having sweet craving at that time. I've been terrible with the sugar since then! Have still lost 10 pounds despite this but it definately slowed to a crawl and I haven't felt as good as I was eating healthier. I just recently started back on track and am losing more quickly again, and feeling better too! My nutritionist told me that I can "Cheat" once a week, so I have a blizzard from Dairy Queen or something like that once a week and that has definately helped me stick to a better way of eating. I know how hard it is, good luck with everything!:smile2: -
How many calories a day do you eat?
LaDawnS replied to Sammysue78's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
My doc and nutritionist said not to worry about counting calories. With the small amount of food we can eat, they want me to focus more on the right types of food, 75% protein and 25% good carbs, every 3 hours. I've been, what I feel to be, very successful with following these guidelines. Lost my first 100 pounds in 8 months! Slowed down drastically after that but this was mainly due to my own stupidity and horrible food choices for a while. Recently got back on track and am loosing regularly again! 13-18 pounds from my docs goal for me! I'm very happy!:smile2: -
How long have you been banded - Poll
LaDawnS replied to HAL380's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I would talk to your doc! You definately shouldn't be hungry! Are you eating every 3-4 hours? I haven't been hungry at all since my surgery, May 1, 2009! And I've lost 110 pounds. I'm so sorry that you're not having a better experience with your band. Hopefully things will turn around soon for you! Good luck! -
How long have you been banded - Poll
LaDawnS replied to HAL380's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I was banded May 1, 2009. Have lost 110 pounds and really the only problem I've had is acid reflux issues. Those were brought on from my love of spicy and acidy foods though. So pretty much, my own fault! Other than that, I've felt great and am so happy! Would do it all again in a second! The best thing that I've ever done for myself!:smile2: -
100 pounds gone! Size 12! Almost 8 months post op
LaDawnS posted a gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
From the album: My Weightloss Journey Starting May 1, 2009!
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100 pounds gone! Size 12! Almost 8 months post op
LaDawnS commented on LaDawnS's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
Thanks sandif! I feel great! I have had some acid reflux problems but other than that it's been a pretty easy going trip! I'm down 110 pounds now and incredibly happy! How are you doing? Have you had surgery yet? -
Thanks for your sweet pic comment! How are you doing? I see you're a fellow Coloradoan! Have you been banded yet?
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100 pounds gone! Size 12! Almost 8 months post op
LaDawnS commented on LaDawnS's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
Thanks! I a little frustrated cuz I've hardly lost anything since this pic...but very happy that I've lost as much as I have! Can't complain too much! :-) -
Well I'm tired of loosing almost nothing since Christmas because of my munchies and Chocolate addiction! I started the 5 Day pouch test today, sure hope it helps! So far so good, have made it more than 1/2 way through the day, if I can just get through tomorrow (Day 2) then I should be okay! :blushing: Has anyone else had any success with this curbing your cravings and bumping you back on track? Also, any recommendations or suggestions on this?
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Mayo Banditos / Friday Weigh In !!!!
LaDawnS replied to Scorpioqt's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I had .5 taken out of my band because of acid reflux yesterday. Had my first comfortably sleeping night in quite a while and lost a pound last week. although it was a pound that I had gained back the week earlier so it really doesn't count. lol I'm a little worried about them taking that much out of my band...hope I don't start gaining again!!! Have a great week everyone! -
WOW! You both look amazing! So much younger! That was really cool that you could do it together! I have a cousin that had hers about a year before, so I had someone close to ask questions and talk to about it but that's nothing like having a good friend do it and go through it right along side you! Good luck to both of you and congrats on your great loss so far! You'll be there in no time!
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Does anyone else have horrible back pain just below the shoulder blades after eating, even if it's not much food at all? :cursing: Feels like I've been carrying a very heavy back pack all day. Tummy feels a bit yucky too, at the same time-under my band. I'm about 11 months out and wonderin if maybe I might need to get a little more taken out of my band. Any ideas?
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Some people don't have to do pre-op diet?
LaDawnS replied to Itsforlife's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Every doc is different...My surgeon only had me do liquids two days pre surgery. That was bad enough! I really feel for you all that have to do 2 weeks! :wink2: -
The last time I was this size, I was....
LaDawnS replied to LeighaMason's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Last time I was this size, I was 18. I got married 2 weeks before my 18th birthday in a size 9/10 wedding dress. But...the strange thing is...I weighed 127 at that time, now I weigh 177! How is this even possible? I swear that clothing sizes have gotten much bigger over the years or something!:wink2: -
5 DAY POUCH TEST - Anyone heard????
LaDawnS replied to shampoo's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am banded and have been at a stand still with my weight since Christmas with a terrible chocolate addiction! Probably why I'm not loosing! My support group can't say enough good about the 5 Day Pouch Test! So...I decided to try it! I just finished day 3 of my 5 Day pouch test. My chocolate cravings have disappeared, I've lost 3 pounds and...my pouch IS tighter already! I am having a hard time getting in the cup of food recommended in the 15 min's, which would've been no problem at all before! I haven't been hungry at all! And I'm feeling a lot better than I have in a while...I've just kinda been blah. I'm excited to see how the next 2 days go and beyond that...I have high hopes that this is what I needed to get me out of the slump I was in with my weightloss!:wink2: