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Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
TracyinKS replied to TracyinKS's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Margi I see you!!! How are you doing today? -
Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
TracyinKS replied to TracyinKS's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
CONGRATS LAURA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lucy: 8 pounds is great! Haydee: your breakfast sounds Yummy.. I forgot to ask you how the trip went? I just had some pork steak for dinner and I am definately feeling restriction! I also cut up some strawberries and maybe later for a snack I might try a few, but really I think that now I will have them for breakfast! (thanks to Haydee for making me crave the berries!) DBF had a dinner meeting so he is not home... DS is outside my bedroom window batting leaves off trees.... He keeps looking over at me seeing if I'm noticing him... BUSTED! TracyK: GREAT JOB ON PIZZA DAY! Michelle: How are you doing today? -
Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
TracyinKS replied to TracyinKS's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!! Judy, btw.... on the lose sweater! I don't know if I have restriction or not. For lunch I had leftover meat spaghetti sauce with 5 small crackers... probably about 1 cup of meat mixture. I am full, but I didn't have anyproblem eating it.... now that I think about it.. I ate at 11:30 and its nearly two hours later and I'm still very full....... so maybe I DO have restriction. YIKES Laura...... all this petty bs BEFORE the wedding plans actually start rolling.... I would definately chuck the big fancy contracts and do what is more fitting for you and your SOON TO BE HUSBAND! What ever you decide will be great. Jennifur: I don't think my mom would touch my feet! LOL the only one I can get to rub them is my son who is too young to know better! ROFL! -
Has anyone had their inner thighs done?
TracyinKS replied to sleepyjean's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Wouldn't a lower body lift help this.. or am I wrong in thinking it would? -
my tummy tuck b4 & after pics
TracyinKS replied to liz2007's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Thanks for posting your pics! I find it very interesting. This may be in my future in a couple years......... even swollen you belly looks AWESOME! -
Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
TracyinKS replied to TracyinKS's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Good morning Violets! Jennifur: I'd love to see your cute little hearts on your toes! Laura: Like others have said.. It's YOUR WEDDING! period, congrats on the early fill. Lucy: I didn't get numbed first..... he just said there will be one needle stick.. and that was it. Kat: Check in when you can!!! You are one hawt grannie! TracyK: I am also a lover of water aerobics, its the only kind of exercise that I actually ENJOY! I thought I might try a lunch bunch here in town at the local swimming pool, but I don't know if I could really get away with taking such long lunches, and getting wet and coming back to work. In the evenings, I have my little guy so right now that option is out. MontGirl: Glad to see you jumping in and posting. I am trying real food today, and I'm a little nervous about it... need to get that water in. How is everyone today??? -
Interested in a Gathering?
TracyinKS replied to Alexandra's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I actually voted for the midwest because it would be easy for me, but I have to agree that the lodging and airfares would be the cheapest and most available.......... I am on a budget. -
Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
TracyinKS replied to TracyinKS's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hey Judy! You are the Violets model bandster!!!!! I just know you and DH are going to end up on the cover of some magazine or commercial for your doc! I'm a little peppy tonight... I guess the tomatoe soup perked me up.. LOL -
Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
TracyinKS replied to TracyinKS's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
OH>............. what Pamela said!!!!! YES YES YES... I ate half of a large size pizza on friday night AND a salad.. (thin crust but still) I HAVE FALLEN AND CAN'T GET UP!!!!!! I am HORRIBLE at self sabotage... there I said it.. I ate HALF a KING SIZE PIZZA FROM PIZZA SHOP and a salad WITH THE PINK STUFF........ and I lived to tell about it. (it was a mental, I gotta have it before my fill weak spot) I'm not proud..... I felt like a band failure afterward and I felt sick......BUT I GOT UP and dusted my badonkabutt off and went on with life......... and you will too.......... we are not in this for the short term it is a long haul baby so step on the bandwagon of our lives and get comfy! Any lurkers......... SHOW YOURSELVES!!!!!!! Just because some of us have bigger mouths than others (I'm talking about me) doesn't mean we don't care about whats going on in your journey..... some of our lost sisters.. SARA! I calling you out honey! Get your sotted butt in here! Jump in a post.. the good the bad and the totally freaking wonderful! OK? -
Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
TracyinKS replied to TracyinKS's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
WELCOME to our little spot on the net!!!!! 43lbs is WONDERFUL!!!! Have you had a fill yet? HEY PANDA!! Gr8: thanks maybe I am glowing... I almost broke down and told him but I refrained because I would be paying for it FOREVER. Jennifur: Don't sweat the small stuff sweetie.... we will all face those who are jealous and those who will try to sabotage us. KEEP ON KEEPING ON Lunasa: HUGS TO YOU WOMaN!!!! Yes, Yes, Yes.. I felt just like you did until I got my first fill.. and now I am blissfully full after a bowl of tomato soup and a few crackers..... EVERYONE: Have a great evening!!! I am baking pork steak tomorrow so I hope it goes down easy.. (I bake in on 250 for at least 2 hours in a glass pan with the Ragu roasted garlic alfredo sauce) it is soooo tender and so delicious.. sometimes if I have them I add a can of mushrooms. My son eats it by the shovel when I make it. which is not often because dbf doesn't eat pork. I am hoping for good news tomorrow... after todays SHOCK I am once again pumped! -
You Rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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That is a load of CRAP! I agree with Susannah...... BLOODY INSURANCE! I agree with Mark too!
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Hysterectomy & tummy tuck at same time
TracyinKS replied to mariecarmen's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
I would say.... HECK YA!!!! I would think the panne would be reduced price because the OR, Anesthesia, and Hospital stay would be covered under your Hysterectemy coverage......... Recover 1 time... EXCITING! -
Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
TracyinKS replied to TracyinKS's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Jennifur: LOL!!!! never thought of that. Ibchelle: CONGRATs on your amazing weight loss! I'm thinking your two week hunger is normal... but I just had my first fill yesterday. so I don't know. LORD what a day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I need to go get water NOW! -
Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
TracyinKS replied to TracyinKS's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
only by IMACULATE CONCEPTION! -
Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
TracyinKS replied to TracyinKS's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Pamela: My docs office told me to eat whatever I felt like before the fill because after, I would be on mushies. For those of you who remember...... I have NOT told my boss that I had surgery. I was able to take 2 days of PTO and come back the following monday. Yesterday was my fill and I just told him I was taking a long lunch........ He is 60+ years old and mostly thinks of me as his daughter.... Anyway today he comes in my office and asks me... Boss "Trace, can I ask you something?" Me: "I don't know... WHAT?" Boss "Just tell me, OK?" Me: "WHAT?!" Boss: "Trace... are you pregnant?" Me: "WHAT!?!?!?" <<spit, snort, gasp>>... NO!!!! Boss "Well Balls I didn't mean to offend you, but you can tell me if you are!" Me: "NO DAN!! MY CHILDBEARING DAYS ARE BEHIND ME!" (and here I thought I'd LOST weight!! ) -
Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
TracyinKS replied to TracyinKS's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Good morning Violets! I don't know how, why or what........ but I hit a new low today! The 230's are just on the horizon for me! Gotta catch up with Denise My docs office uses two bands, the 10cm (that holds 4 cc's of fluid) or the VG band that holds 10cc's. I have the 10cm band and my fills are every 4 weeks. Patients that have the VG band can get a fill every 2 weeks. I am drinking my coffee right now and getting ready to fix a protein shake.. not really hungry so maybe I do have restriction. Hope everyone has a great day! -
Is your band failing you or Are you failing your band...(LONG)
TracyinKS replied to CoachCher's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I don't think you failed your band in year two.......... I would view to maintain a solid weight for a year a utter TRIUMPH! (but that is my problem and will be my challenge and goal) I think it is truly wonderful that you have rekindled a new fire in your belly to go all the way! I applaud you and hopefully when I'm in year two I will be able to get to the same point you've come to. -
soooo very proud of you gals! Julie did you manage to snap some pics?????? Got my first fill today, and I'm looking down at my belly wondering if it did anything! I had been avoiding the scale because I have been eating so badly...... at the docs office I lost 4 oz's! LOL
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Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
TracyinKS replied to TracyinKS's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
TracyK: I agree.. the ONE taco is fine.. truly it is... (for me.... one taco would turn into ONEdozen) no exageration.. so with the band if I can eat ONE taco and be full.......... well that would be pure bliss! I watched that show on TLC called Big medicine, and it was mainly about RNY patients but still........ their battle is our battle... I could be that 600 lb guy fighting for his life...... but I'm not............ I could be the young hot thang who is having plastic surgery and showing that belly ring....... but I won't be her either........ I will be ME.. and getting there (wherever there is) the journey is ME.. and keeping it off will always be my true test......... OK.. so the show made me all introspective and deep... I also waxed my brows so ... maybe I pulled a few to many short hairs! YOWS... but 1/2 cup of SF pudding and 1 sf popsicle and I'm soon to be heading to bed..... one more day and night of liquids......... I'm DOING it! -
Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
TracyinKS replied to TracyinKS's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Gina: I hope you get restriction on Thursday! I am sitting here on the puter while the family eats a fast food dinner. I thought I had some tomato soup but I don't. I did make some SF pudding with some Carb Countdown milk. It is packed with a bunch of protien... I ate a bit and still feel like I could eat more. I need to get back into diet mode... maybe tomorrow I will try some softly scrambled eggs........ I'm hoping like Jane that I get the magic restriction. Right now I'm looking at the bandaid on my belly wondering if he missed the tube or something. Michelle: You did so good resisting the carnival food! and the employee luncheon WAY TO GO WOMAN!!!! Dbf hasn't heard anything about the job yet and that is stressing us both out. I mean they put us up in a hotel, paid for our gas and spent 4 hours with him... you'd THINK he'd hear SOMETHING. OK... I'm off to the kitchen to see what I can have. -
Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
TracyinKS replied to TracyinKS's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I just took a big gulp of water without problem....... Man oh man do I hope I get some restriction from this fill! chew chew chew chew....ooops wait, tonight is liquids... sip sip sip :welldoneclap: Kat: I agree with Mini and Pamela... see what Judy says, but it would be better to hold her back now before any of her classmates notice.. I will most likely do this with my son next year. Why set them up to fail? Give them the extra year so that their maturity can catch up. -
Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
TracyinKS replied to TracyinKS's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I'm BACK! PIECE OF CAKE!<O:p</O:p <O:p</O:p Funny story…….<O:p></O:p> <O:p</O:p I get there early, and the relief person is at the reception desk. She asks my name and I tell her… she squints at the computer and asks me to spell it.<O:p></O:p> <O:p</O:p She says.. YOUR NOT IN THE SYSTEM. I say WHAT!?!<O:p></O:p> <O:p</O:p At that time, Darlene (the regular person and also a banded patient) Says.. HEY TRACY ready for your first fill?<O:p</O:p <O:p</O:p The nurse says… “She’s NOT ON THE LIST”<O:p</O:p <O:p</O:p I said……..”I’m NOT LEAVING HERE TIL SOMEONE STICKS ME WITH SOME SALINE!!!!!!” (we all laughed)<O:p</O:p <O:p</O:p I ran into one of the other ladies that got banded the same day as me, and we chatted til I got called back. I have been avoiding the scale because I have been eating so badly, my entire appetite has been back for about two weeks, but I actually lost 4oz’s since my last visit… but the nurse was happy because she told me that usually EVERYONE GAINS the first 4 weeks, and that I was already ahead of the game. <O:p</O:p <O:p</O:p The doc came in with his nurse and He asked if I was nervous….. I said HELL NO.. I’m READY!.. I can EAT ANYTHING! and I almost called Darlene to beg for an earlier appointment. He said.. “wouldn’t of worked” I say……. I KNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWW that’s why I didn’t bother. (and sighed for dramatic effect! :welldoneclap: ) <O:p</O:p He does his own fills, so he knows right where my port is. He felt it, and popped the needle right in… weird feeling because I felt it hit the spongey part and go in. He filled me up and then put a bandaid on me, had me sit up and drink a few drinks of water to make sure that I wasn’t too tight. <O:p</O:p <O:p</O:p He laughed at me, and said……. I went ahead and gave you the MAX amount of fill I give ANYONE for their first visit… I asked how much and he said 1.5cc’s.<O:p></O:p> <O:p</O:p I raised my thumb and said AWESOME!!!!!!! That will work! <O:p> </O:p> So anyway.. the fill itself took less than 10 seconds… <O:p></O:p> <O:p</O:p I go back in 4 weeks for my next fill. I have to be on full liquids for two days so that my stomach can get used to the fill…… I’m hoping I feel some restriction so that I can begin losing and not ever be hungry. He says the first fill can be unpredictable, I could feel a lot of restriction or I may need another fill for me to notice. My bites are to be NO LARGER than a finger nail……… <O:p</O:p <O:p</O:p So LET THE LOSING BEGIN……… again! TERRI!!!!!!! I can definately tell a difference! -
Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
TracyinKS replied to TracyinKS's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
OH........... and I love Taco's, but I really love MY tacos with the skillet fried shells.... (my mom used to make them that way) also Mom's burritos with beans and pork steak ARE TO DIE FOR! Ok.. now I'm craving burrittos! -
Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
TracyinKS replied to TracyinKS's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
GOOD MORNING VIOLETS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TODAY.... TODAY.... TODAY I get my very first FILL! I am soooooooooooooooo glad. There hasn't been much I CAN NOT EAT....... and there hasn't been much that I HAVE NOT EATEN! The one thing I have stayed true on is NO DIET DR. PEPPER We will not discuss all the crap I've eaten. My portions have been less, but I did gorge on a pizza friday... I was miserable... I pb'd on a sonic pattymelt (just burger.. I did throw away the bun) and my son was horrified.... I was spitting in the bag and sliming too....... he was like.. MOM THAT IS REALLY REALLY REALLY UCKY!! STOP IT PLEASE! I have not weighed because I know I am about 5 pounds UP from my signature so I will face the scale tomorrow and go from there...... Today the official losing begins............ I will let you all know how it goes.