LaDawnS
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Hi Tracy, you can just google the "5 Day Pouch Test" and it'll bring it up. It's a 5 day diet that kind of simulates the first six weeks of eating after a lapband or WLS. It's purpose is to cleanse and detox your system and shrink your pouch so that you get that restriction once again. It also helps curb your cravings for carbs and sweets! I've talked to a lot of people that say it helped get them off a long plateau, kinda kick starts things again! I was loosing an average of 10-12 pounds a month until Christmas and have lost 6 pounds since then...CHOCOLATE!!! I was so addicted to it, Haven't even wanted any for the last couple of days and I've already lost 3 pounds in 3 days on this diet! Hoping it lasts and I continue to loose...maybe not quite so fast but at least a slow steady! Good luck with whatever you decide to do! .. U LaDawn
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Thanks for your response Julian. I'm on day 3 now and can't believe how much better I feel already! Not hungry, already feeling restriction again, and like you said...not craving anything! This is an amazing thing! So glad it was recommended to me! Oh, and I've lost 3 pounds already since my first day! :wink2:
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Thanks for your post about the 5 day pouch test. I appreciate the input! I made it through Day 1 pretty easily...hopefully the next 4 will be just as easy. Was so glad to hear that it helped you kick your sweet cravings! I've just been horrible since Christmas, my chocolate cravings have definately interfered with my weightloss...because I give in every time!!!
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Definately get up and move, and do everything your doc tells you to do. :blushing: Congrats on your surgery! Good luck with everything!
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Surprises during or after surgery??
LaDawnS replied to fhce13's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was always surprised at how "Good" I felt eating such a small amount of food and loosing so much weight as quickly as I did! I was also surprised at how quickly you find out that there are bones under all that fat! It's been 30 years since I'd seen a collar bone or rib bone! It's so cool!!! -
It is totally normal to be worried and scared right before surgery-everyone is. It's such a big step and what a life change! BUT...I would do it all over again in a second! You can't dwell on the negative...POSITIVE, POSITIVE, POSITIVE. It's definately the best thing I've evr done for myself and my family! Best wishes for a very successful surgery!
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Ladies... this ones for you all!
LaDawnS replied to sarahbellzz14-4's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I wish I had that problem!!! Nope, mine have definately deflated and I mean like a balloon! I really hope lifting weights will start doing something! You are very lucky to have that problem! Enjoy it! -
I was all messed up, don't know if it was from loosing all that weight so quickly or what but I went to my doc who's also my chiro and he did a ton of adjusting...I'm SSSOOOO glad I went!!!!! Everything was very much out of wack and I feel so much better now. I'm 10 months out though so I'd talk to your doc about it first.
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Need Lap Band Buddy / Mentor Banded on February 26th...would love a mentor
LaDawnS replied to chrisdirects's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
HI Christine! So glad all seems to be going well for you! Welcome to the loosers bench! You have made a great descision! I've had my band for 10 months now and lost 106 pounds...I love my band! Off 6 different meds and just feel so amazing! It's been a miracle for me! You have also found a great site to come for help and "shoulders"! The people here are awesome! :thumbup: Good luck with everything and keep us posted! Take Care! .. U LaDawn -
Hey Deena! Wow! Congrats on the win! How cool! The good thing about everyone knowing is it'll give you even more incentive to succeed! I'm sure they all would like to see you succeed as well! Have a very fun and safe vacation! and keep us posted! Good luck with everything!
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Hi Julz!
I see that you are a fellow Coloradoan!!! I just turned 41 on March 1st so we're pretty close in age too. Are you pretty close in the approval of your band? What doc are you going to? I see you've befriended Laura too, she's done amazing and is absolutely beautiful. We should all meet for dinner sometime! LOL! Well, good luck with a speedy approval! I'll tell you, this was the best thing that I've ever done for myself and my family! You are making a great desiscion! Keep me posted!
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U LaDawn
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YAYYYY SPIDEYMOM!!!!!!!!!! Way to go!!!! Feels awesome, doesn't it!!!??? You should be so proud of yourself, you look amazing!!! :biggrin: Well done!!! :laugh:
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Mayo Banditos / Friday Weigh In !!!!
LaDawnS replied to Scorpioqt's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Sorry, late with my Friday weigh in...I havn't lost anything this last week. :-( Need to exercise better...have been terrible about getting to the gym lately!:biggrin: Does anyone else have the chocolate addiction problem that I do? Christmas just really messed things up for me...haven't been the same with my weightloss since! -
Size What to Size What?
LaDawnS replied to samanthazzz's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Starting at size: 26 pants 4x shirts Current size: 12 pants comfortably, 10's tightly! Medium/Large shirts I feel: HAPPY & HEALTHIER than I've been in years!!!!:smile: Need to work on: Toning and exercising regularly!!! And staying away from Chocolate!!!! :smile: -
Today I *SAW* the changes
LaDawnS replied to Whillow's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats Whillow on your "WOW" moment! Doesn't it feel great!? There will be many more of those in the months to come! Enjoy it! :smile: -
Mayo Banditos / Friday Weigh In !!!!
LaDawnS replied to Scorpioqt's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Lost a pound this week! Two weeks in a row, the scale has moved! Not a lot but at least it's moving a little! I'm excited! It's 2 months since I've lost anything to speak of!:thumbdown: -
Before and After Lap Band Surgery - PICTURES ONLY
LaDawnS replied to DeLarla's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
This was my before and my 8 months post op pics. 100 pounds gone! I love this band!!!!! -
Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum - Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum
LaDawnS replied to Shesha's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I have a few ladies in my support group that went to Dr. Kirshenbaum. They liked him and are doing great. Personally I don't think you can get a better surgeon that Michael Snyder, but I could be just a little prejudice. Good luck with your descision! -
I have lost 102 pounds since May 1, 2009! I have been on a very frustrating plateau since a little after Christmas. I also just had to have an unfill due to acid reflux issues but Feb. 2nd I'll be getting filled again and be back on the loosers bench once again! I'm really looking forward to it! 36 more pounds to go!
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The myth of exercise and weight loss
LaDawnS replied to ElfiePoo's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Exercise has definately been my downfall...I try to get in 30 minutes 4-5 days a weeks but it rarely ever happens that way. I teach Pre-Kindergarten so I get a lot of exercise at work with my kiddos though. I lost 100 pounds in a little less than 8 months. My skin is just now starting to get a little loose feeling so I'll be stepping up on the weights and cardio to try and tighten things up a bit but I feel awesome with what I've accomplished so far without a constant exercise routine. It is neccessary though to have good muscle tone so you don't have as bad of a time with the flappy skin. -
How do you get un-stuck?
LaDawnS replied to k-statearmywife's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
For me getting up and walking around helps and warm liquids bring it up but I always try walking first. It seems to jiggle it down most of the time. Good luck! -
From the album: My Weightloss Journey Starting May 1, 2009!
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Pain and Sliming every meal
LaDawnS replied to gemanda's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It does sound like you need a tiny bit of an unfill. I've been through this too. It's not fun at all. Ya won't really loose weight if you're too tight either. When I finally decided to go in for an unfill, I started loosing again and felt so much better! Good luck with things hope ya feel better soon!:thumbup: