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Ok what is it???? I am a tea drinker (about a pot a day w/soy slender) I am addicted ! Drink it in big starbucks mugs! Make it in a coffee pot put 4 bags in were the coffee goes. Weaning to 2 decaf 2 reg. Will this really make a difference? Did everyone really give up caffeine? I like the diuretic effect feel like it flushes me out? if my pee is not dark then I am not dehydrated??? Trying to make sense of the no caffeine??? D.
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I had a relatively low BMI I have a lapband because I didn't want to remove a body part. Now almost 10 months later I hate the lap band. (food getting stuck, not being able to eat chicken, meat....having to chew my food to a pulp) But I did lose weight! I am doing a revision to a sleeve. It is a hard choice. Best of luck on your decision! D.
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went on a sample binge... Unjury, Netrition, Chike, Smartforme, Bariatric advantage. I am very committed to this, If I am putting out this much $, gonna follow the rules! Tried a medifast tomato soup UCK (glad I didn't pay for it!). will keep my BLOG updated with survey says....
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Thank you for recording your journey...I am scheduled for March and so I am preparing myself...what is your diet post op??? Who was your surgeon
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OK I have a fill....yesterday I ate a piece of pizza..chewed it well...my fear of stuckness must of had a holiday....back to band eating...I have gained 3 lbs... starting 1 month before sleeve gonna log my food into Sparkpeople to get in the groove for the first 6 months w/sleeve then NO MORE..so sick of obsessing about food!!!!! on a clear protein mission
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Deal is done, time off from work, deposit sent, airline reservations made/paid for. Now I am on a quest for clear liquid protein..sooooo much Yuck.
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Ok dah..advertisements!!! These Dr's must have threatened to remove their ads. Too bad if that is the case. Moderators???? (thought of this in the shower..off to work!)
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Is it because they have negative posts?? I read them and to be honest I was glad I did see them...Gotta get information some way..Will be looking for answer..thanks Tiff for noticing this.. D.
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I told my sister...We are very close. Now my who to tell list is done! 99.9% getting more "comfortable" . Now I am concerned with the hair loss..gonna look on the posts...I am close to goal 20-25 lbs, I didn't lose any with the band. Maybe the price I have to pay (for a short time as I know it will grow back, right????) Keep seeing the ads pop up on this site sleeve for $$$$$ some 1/2 of what the quote I got! But I want a quality surgery. Gotta finish paying for plane tickets. one more phone call from the coord. (had some more questions):thumbup:
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Sent some questions to coord. waiting for answers. Made another plane rsv (on hold) will make (pay) soon I hope. The more I think about it the more sure I am. The picture of the healed sleeve pushed by quite futher along 99%. still have to tell my sister....:thumbup:
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Just about to pay my deposit and make (pay) for plane resv. I don't have a date till March (Dr. Aceves) What I know that other people my not (the oh you look fine...) I have been gaining and losing weight my whole entire adult life! I am sick of it. :svengo: The band helped me I have been able to keep the weight off! unable to lose the last 25 lbs. :thumbup: I hate this band, hate the tumor port. Will getting a sleeve help me lose the last 25lbs.... Today going to concentrate on getting more fluids in, prep for sleeve!
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I am a dedicated tea drinker (liptons pass on the fancy stuff) at least a pot + a day with soymilk (soy slender vanilla) I am VERY addicted to this. Can't even wrap my head around giving it up! :001_smile: Not a big coffee drinker will have a latt? now and then. Haven't made my final yes to the sleeve (have a band). Maybe I'll buy some decaf and start weaning myself. Besides chocolate, ice cream... tea is my only other vise I have left that I use on a daily basis! D.
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swallowing pills! when to start...
Dee replied to Megan_SF's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
What if you take a medication that is time release (you can't crush them-nor if you could should you!) I am thinking of the sleeve (have a band HATE it) Did anyone keep taking medications that couldn't be crushed? I can not stop taking these meds! D. -
this is a major decision. Cutting a body part out...cost is factoring in somewhat, don't want to cheap out and get an infection. gonna call a few local MD and see what the price is I'm thinking twice Mex price for a revision. Since I had the band placed in Mex I'm over the concern of "going to Mex yikes!" HATE this band it is coming out no matter what my final decision. Having a total unfill done soon (tommorow if I can talk the surgeon I am seeing into doing it...-I could do it myself for that matter!!!) Don't freak out :scared0:if you are reading this I am an RN and would make sure it was a sterile procedure!-still I wouldn't do it ethics..)
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OK Don't have a sleeve yet...do have a band....am I wrong to think I will be able to eat normal..don't have to chew my food so much it is gross....larger pieces take longer to digest....I will seriously reconsider if I still have to eat "weird" one of the reasons I hate this band..can't eat chicken, fish, wouldn't even consider a piece of meat!!! (Did eat some ham over Christmas chewed the hell out of it and it still got stuck!) Just starting to log on this board gotten some good info lurking (I think that is the term?) THANK YOU! D.
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I was thinking of having the band taken out here for cost reasons. Since I am having problems, my Tricare might pay for the removal, (have an appintment Monday) but I really doubt they would put a sleeve in since I was a "low" BMI and didn't qualify for surgery, why I went to mexicio in the first palce. No one seems to talk about cost? Seems only two Mexican MD's are mentioned here on this forum. I had my band placed by Dr. Ortiz in TJ (he did a great job it just isn't for me) I even see "'ads" for free airfare but I want to know someone who went to these MD's I am an RN so by nature I am skeptical (an ED RN by Hx at that!-I have seen surgery gone bad up close and personal-a sex change operation comes to mind....) Do Not want an infection!!!!! I have gotten in touch with one MD only the corrdinator has e-mailed me cost w/band removal is 6300.00 this is The TJ group (she has yet to mention the MD name but her name is Patti Lissberger) Did you fly to San Diego and then go to Mexicali (isn't that ~2 hours from SD?) How much was you airfare? I too am from WA will fly fm SEATAC. I really appreciate the wiilingness of everyone to answer questions. Having the sleeve seems so radical! I know people who have had stomach stapling back in the day and it just stretched out again. Can't seem to find any info on this issue with the sleeve. well that is enough out of me!! Again thank you and... How are you doing????? D.
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I too I thinking hard about the sleeve. I had a band placed 4/09 and worked OK lost weight, now I keep getting food stuck, throwing up sliming, fill, littleunfill, fill, littleunfill I am sick of this thing.(I have yet to have it totally unfilled) Feel like I don't eat well, Do you still have to chew food so much that it is gross. I would just like to eat normal food in smaller amounts (That is what I THOUGHT the lapband would be like-I was wrong!) I only have about 20-25 more lbs to lose. Looking at TJ or Mexicali, how did you decide? What was the price? I am going to try and get the band out here in the States but then I worry that I will have to wait so long for the sleeve that I will gain too much weight back! I have vacation time in march so I was thinking of setting up a date. but need to get the money together. :confused1: ADVICE????? D.
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Labor Day Challenge for Bunny Bandsters
Dee replied to Band_Groupie's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Bunny's name -----------Target loss ------ Start weight ----- Current weight --- Target Weight Sept. 7 Band_Groupie ------------ 15lbs -------------- 203 --------------- 193.5 ------ 188 soon2befit ---------------- 25lbs -------------- 261.5 ------------ 250--------- 236.5 hopeful41411 ------------ 20lbs -------------- 253.8 ------------- 253.8 ------ 233.8 smilan--------------------- 20lbs -------------- 218 ---------------209---------198 trobison------------------- 15lbs -------------- 221 --------------- 203 ----------206 myturn2bhappy ---------- 15lbs -------------- 282 --------------- 282 ----------267 WannaBe1/2TheWoman - 20lbs ------------- 230.6 ------------- 212.8 ------- 210.6 Butterfly64 ---------------- 15lbs -------------- 231 --------------- 230 ---------216 MrsMitch ------------------ 20lbs -------------- 232 ---------------- 225 ---------212 doodlebug11-------------- 15lbs -------------- 192.5 --------------186.5 ------- 177.5 size6----------------------- 11lbs ---------------11lbs --------------6.8lbs -----11lbs TerriLynne----------------- 15lbs -------------- 282.2 ------------- 276.8 ------267.2 txdj ------------------------ 18lbs -------------- 183 -------------- 178 ----------165 1want2bthin -------------- 15lbs -------------- 202 --------------- 187-----------187 ALuv82 -------------------- 30lbs -------------- 265 --------------- 260 ---------235 tbryant1216--------------- 15lbs -------------- 260 --------------- 260 --------- 245 Thank you for the Challenge, lost over half my goal. What I know is without this band there is NO WAY I would have kept losing!!!! Next Challenge??????? -
Labor Day Challenge for Bunny Bandsters
Dee replied to Band_Groupie's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Bunny's name -----------Target loss ------ Start weight ----- Current weight --- Target Weight Sept. 7 Band_Groupie ------------ 15lbs -------------- 203 --------------- 193.5 ------ 188 soon2befit ---------------- 25lbs -------------- 261.5 ------------ 252--------- 236.5 hopeful41411 ------------ 20lbs -------------- 253.8 ------------- 253.8 ------ 233.8 smilan--------------------- 20lbs -------------- 218 ---------------209---------198 trobison------------------- 15lbs -------------- 221 --------------- 203 ----------206 myturn2bhappy ---------- 15lbs -------------- 282 --------------- 282 ----------267 WannaBe1/2TheWoman - 20lbs ------------- 230.6 ------------- 212.8 ------- 210.6 Butterfly64 ---------------- 15lbs -------------- 231 --------------- 230 ---------216 MrsMitch ------------------ 20lbs -------------- 232 ---------------- 228 ---------212 doodlebug11-------------- 15lbs -------------- 192.5 --------------187 ------- 177.5 size6----------------------- 11lbs ---------------11lbs --------------5.6lbs -----11lbs TerriLynne----------------- 15lbs -------------- 282.2 ------------- 276.8 ------267.2 txdj ------------------------ 18lbs -------------- 183 -------------- 178 ----------165 1want2bthin -------------- 15lbs -------------- 202 --------------- 190-----------187 ALuv82 -------------------- 30lbs -------------- 265 --------------- 260 ---------235 tbryant1216--------------- 15lbs -------------- 260 --------------- 260 --------- 245 -
Labor Day Challenge for Bunny Bandsters
Dee replied to Band_Groupie's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Bunny's name -----------Target loss ------ Start weight ----- Current weight --- Target Weight Sept. 7 Band_Groupie ------------ 15lbs -------------- 203 --------------- 194.5 ---------- 188 soon2befit ---------------- 25lbs -------------- 261.5 ------------ 254 -----------236.5 hopeful41411 ------------ 20lbs -------------- 253.8 ------------- 253.8 --------233.8 smilan--------------------- 20lbs -------------- 218 --------------- 212 -------------198 trobison------------------- 15lbs -------------- 221 --------------- 210 -------------206 myturn2bhappy ---------- 15lbs -------------- 282 --------------- 282 -------------267 WannaBe1/2TheWoman - 20lbs ------------- 230.6 ------------- 217.2 --------210.6 Butterfly64 ---------------- 15lbs -------------- 231 --------------- 230 ------------216 MrsMitch ------------------ 20lbs -------------- 232 ---------------- 228 ------------212 doodlebug11-------------- 15lbs ------------- 192.5 ------------- 189 ---------- 177.5 size6----------------------- 11lbs -------------(-)11lbs ---------- (-)4.6lbs ----(-)11lbs TerriLynne----------------- 15lbs -------------- 282.2 ------------- 279.2 -------267.2 txdj ------------------------ 18lbs -------------- 183 -------------- 178 -------------165 1want2bthin -------------- 15lbs -------------- 202 --------------- 193------------187 ALuv82 -------------------- 30lbs -------------- 265 --------------- 260 ------------235 tbryant1216--------------- 15lbs -------------- 260 --------------- 260 ------------245 -
Labor Day Challenge for Bunny Bandsters
Dee replied to Band_Groupie's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Labor Day Challenge for Bunny Bandsters! Bunny's name -----------Target loss ------ Start weight ----- Current weight --- Target Weight Sept. 7 Band_Groupie ------------ 15lbs -------------- 203 --------------- 198 ------------ 188 soon2befit ---------------- 25lbs -------------- 261.5 ------------ 256 -----------236.5 hopeful41411 ------------ 20lbs -------------- 253.8 ------------- 253.8 --------233.8 smilan--------------------- 20lbs -------------- 218 --------------- 216 -------------198 trobison------------------- 15lbs -------------- 221 --------------- 213 -------------206 myturn2bhappy ---------- 15lbs -------------- 282 --------------- 282 -------------267 WannaBe1/2TheWoman - 20lbs ------------- 230.6 ------------- 217.2 --------210.6 Butterfly64 ---------------- 15lbs -------------- 231 --------------- 230 ------------216 MrsMitch ------------------ 20lbs -------------- 232 ---------------- 232 ------------212 doodlebug11-------------- 15lbs ------------- 192.5 ------------- 189.5 --------- 177.5 size6----------------------- 11lbs -------------(-)11lbs ---------- (-)3.4lbs ----(-)11lbs TerriLynne----------------- 15lbs -------------- 282.2 ------------- 282.2 -------267.2 txdj ------------------------ 18lbs -------------- 183 -------------- 183 -------------165 1want2bthin -------------- 15lbs -------------- 202 --------------- 202 ------------187 ALuv82 -------------------- 30lbs -------------- 265 --------------- 260 ------------235 tbryant1216--------------- 15lbs -------------- 260 --------------- 260 ------------245 -
How often do you weigh in?
Dee replied to Erin 6-9-2009's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I have only been banded for 3 months. I am trying to weigh myself once a month. I have allowed my weight to control how I feel for way too long! I am learning a new relationship with food. NO MORE CRAZY DIETS!!!! :myscared:Can't say that when I reach my goal won't might weigh weekly or even forbid daily. I sure haven't kept to my monthly but this is a new month so will see how I do? Also looking for NSV. Feel of my clothes, healthy food choices, feeling more comfortable in my skin..... The last 3 months I have had a love hate relationship with this band. It is getting better...... -
Today is 3 months for me. I really have been trying to weigh myself only once a month. The last month has really been a learning experience for me. lost only 3.6 lbs BUT if I do the math it averages out to 1-2 lbs a week since my surg date. I can feel the difference in my clothes. went down 2 sizes (I have the collection of different sizes so I didn't even have to buy new stuff!!) Even though I haven't lost a great deal of weight when I compare myself with some of you I didn't gain it all back which was my past habits before the band! I know the band is keeping me from overeating (Tried it a few times-PB etc...the band let me know!!!!) Coming to terms with what I can't eat. Have somewhat accepted that my journey to goal is slow the band is not a quick fix. I am done with crazy diets!!! Been working on drinking enough fluids. Kept on track with Vits (Centrum chewable, B-12, Calcium, added Biotin want to keep my hair!) getting fiber Benefiber in morning tea, 60+ grams of protein a day-been drinking protein drinks otherwise I can't seem to get enough. This board has REALLY helped me. Thank you...
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Labor Day Challenge for Bunny Bandsters
Dee replied to Band_Groupie's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Labor Day Challenge for Bunny Bandsters! WEEK ONE WEIGHT 7/20/09 Bunny's name --------Target loss lbs. --- Start weight 7/13 --- Current weight --- Target Weight 9/7 Band_Groupie ------------ 15lbs -------------- 203 --------------- 203 ----------------- 188 soon2befit ---------------- 25lbs ---------------- ? ----------------- ? ----------------- ? hopeful41411 ------------ 20lbs -------------- 253.8 ------------- 253.8 -------------- 233.8 smilan--------------------- 20lbs ----------------- 218--------------- 216 ----------------198 trobison------------------- 15lbs ----------------221 --------------- 219 ---------------206 myturn2bhappy ---------- 15lbs ----------------- ? ---------------- 279 --------------- ? WannaBe1/2TheWoman - 20lbs ---------------- ? ----------------- ? ----------------- ? Butterfly64 ---------------- 15lbs ---------------231 ---------------- ? ---------------- 216 MrsMitch --------------- 20lbs -------------- 232lbs ------------- 232lbs ------------- 212lbs doodlebug11---------------15lbs -----------------? ------------------?--------------------? TerriLynne-------------------15bls--------------------282.2----------282.2------------------267.2 txdj----------------------16lbs------------------?-------------------?-------------------? size6------------------------11lbs-----------------(-)19lbs--------(-)21.4bs--------(-)30lbs 1want2bthin -------------- 15lbs -------------- 202lbs ------------ 202lbs -------------187lbs