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jenfromtheburgh

LAP-BAND Patients
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About jenfromtheburgh

  • Rank
    Senior Member
  • Birthday 01/17/1972

About Me

  • Biography
    I am starting the process to get the lapband surgery. Started the process in April 2009 at 286 pounds.
  • Occupation
    Social Worker
  • State
    NY
  1. Happy 41st Birthday jenfromtheburgh!

  2. jenfromtheburgh

    Sex after WLS

    My doctor said whenever you feel you are ready. I waited 5 days and just had to be careful of the port.
  3. jenfromtheburgh

    Ahh bra...

    You should try the clearance racks. I have gotten expensive bras from JCPenny for a fraction of the cost and they have all sizes and styles.
  4. jenfromtheburgh

    Discouraged with the band.

    For the Wii...I love Just Dance Two. Its so much fun, you don't realize that you are exercising. My kids also love it. Just got Zumba, looking forward to trying that out.
  5. Hi.... wanted to let you all know that Barbara Thompson has a new private WLS group. All you have to do is request to join, and then all of your posts, etc are private. People can see that you are in the group (all facebook stuff is like that) but they can't see what you say. It's nice. The people are great. Just wanted to share a new resource!WLS Private Group This is a CLOSED group. What this means is that anyone can see the group, and who's in it, but only members can see the posts. Hosted by Barbara Thompson, this is a group to discuss weight loss su...
  6. jenfromtheburgh

    FOOD JOURNALS

    I use the food journal on the Realize site. It is very good and my nutritionist can check it at any time. It also tracks my progress, water, vitamins, etc. and has other features that are helpful.
  7. jenfromtheburgh

    bra after surgery?

    I also bought bras that snapped in the front for the first couple of weeks. It was easier.
  8. jenfromtheburgh

    Daily Food log

    I recently started logging my food intake and exercise on the Realize site as I was stuck... this has really helped me to see how much I am eating plus my doctor/nutritionist can log in to see my progress and give me feedback. Although I don't have a blog myself, there are many blogs out there to follow. My absolute favorite is Once Upon A Time...In the Land of Cheese and Sunkist, they call Amy "the Oprah" of blogging. She is quite the inspiration. There is a community of bloggers who support one another. The group that I follow just had a get together in Chicago, that looked liked a lot of fun. They have over 50 women attend. That blog is located at B.O.O.B.S..
  9. For me, it was 5 days. Just had to be careful of the port.
  10. jenfromtheburgh

    List your NSV's here!

    I have twins that are four years old and in booster seats. Fitting in between both seats and kids in the back seat of a car without being uncomfortable.:thumbup:
  11. jenfromtheburgh

    Eating Out

    I often go on-line to view the menu before I go to see what options are healthy and also band friendly.
  12. I am a single mom of twins that were 3 1/2 when I had surgery. I stayed in the hospital for one night and then came home to care for them myself. The first couple of days were a little rough but after that I was fine. I just couldn't lift them for awhile but they could sit on my lap.
  13. jenfromtheburgh

    Sex after surgery?

    I waited 5 days, just had to be careful of the port.
  14. jenfromtheburgh

    how many cc's in your realize band?

    I have 5 CCs in my band as well and don't feel like I have restriction. I have becoming frustrated because the scale has not moved in several months and my doctor refused me a fill at my last appt. He said that I was on track and to keep exercising and focusing on protein. He said if I am still at the same weight next month I could get a fill.
  15. jenfromtheburgh

    Finally restriction 6 mos post op!

    That is wonderful. How big is your band and how much do you have in it?

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