sweetcalichic
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Grieving the death of popcorn...
sweetcalichic replied to jennypenny's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Popcorn is one of the foods that never gets stuck for me! -
Is the band a sham????
sweetcalichic replied to purple3797's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
In the 1st meeting with my band doctor he told me, some people lose a lot of weight and some lose no more than 20 lbs. Its all about how your body reacts to the band and how you use it. My advice it to stay positive, negative thinking is what kept most of us fat. I think we all wish we could have done it on our own and vowed many times to do so but its not that easy. You have a tool that can help you, use it the way it was meant to be used. If you love your band it should love you back . Is there a support group near you that you join? -
Has it going? How are you enjoing your new body? I hadnt lost any weight for a year but now I'm back on it. Going to try and finish this journey this summer. 30lbs left to 100lbs lost!
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What to expect at psych visit
sweetcalichic replied to ms.lady's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Mine was also a breeze. Like the above answers, she asked me why I wanted the band, my medical background, if I've ever attempted suicide, about family support and did I have hobbies. Just be truthful and confident and you should do fine -
When do you think I will be in a size 14?
sweetcalichic replied to hopetolose's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm 5'5 and started at 255 wearing sizes 18/20 jeans and xl or xxl shirts. I'm now 190 and can comfortably fit in size 14 jeans, 12 if there is a little stretch in them and 10 if there is a lot of stretch. I shop at Old Navy a lot and their sweetheart jeans I can wear a 10, I tried on some shorts in a 12 and 14 and the 12 fit better. I have always been overweight so this is just amazing to me. If you keep losing at the same rate you should be in a 14 by Aug. GL (good luck) -
how long on liquids after first fill?
sweetcalichic replied to jennifer1's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I too have to do 2 days of liquids after fills. It is so much harder then the post op weeks of liquids. At first I was better now I go as long as I can, have sherbert or smoothies, broth, tomato soup and other liquids. -
From the album: Me
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I love my iPhone. There is an app that lets me edit photos to remove or add color. So i put all of me in color and my background in B&W. I think it is pretty cool. Oh. I am in a size 18/20 in this pic. I am 230lbs. Only 9 more lbs down and I lo
sweetcalichic commented on Brinabrina77's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
Super cute shirt. Congrats on all your success! -
Hey! How are you doing? I don't mind you asking at all. Thank you for the compliments. I have had 4 fills and 2 unfills. What I've learned is that I cant handle more than 5.8 cc. Right now I'm at 5 but think it should be a tad tighter. Lately. I havent been doing any exercise but when I was on it I was walking and doing wii ea active. They were working for me. I'm down 70lbs maybe only 60 now that I've been eating a little more. Good luck to you on your 1st fill! Keep me posted.
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Hi Tracy, are you feeling better? How did it go at the doctor office? For me the weight came of slow in the beginning but after fills it started to pick up a little.
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From the album: Me
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From the album: Me
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From the album: Me
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Banded 6/15/09 down 63.5 lbs, from 255 to 191!
sweetcalichic posted a gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
From the album: Me
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From the album: Me
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I'm having the same isssue. Got a fill on wed. 9/30 and can only keep down a few bites or liquids. I called my dr.'s office to see if I should wait a few days or go for a small un-fill. Hopefully, they will get back to me soon. I think I've heard of ways to relax it a little. Does anyone know how?
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How are you doing? I'm ready for another fill. How about you? I'm down a few more pounds but am not feeling the restriction anymore. I go for a check up next week. Hopefully, he will let me schudle a fill.
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Hey! I did get my first fill yesterday, 3.4cc. It was really quick and didn't hurt at all. However, I don't feel much restriction yet. My doctor has me on liquids till tomorrow. Maybe when I start eating food again I will fill the power of the band. LOL. I weighed in at 237 :mad: which is more than my wii board's 233. I'm gonna blame it on the fact I had on more clothes at the doctor's office. I'm hoping to lose another 10lbs in August. Good luck on your 1st fill!!!! :thumbup:
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I'm doing pretty good, thanks for asking. My 1st fill is 7/28. I'm nervous, I want everything to go well. I understand what you mean about being in badster hell. To make sure I don't gain I've stepped up my workout. Keep me posted on your progress and I'll do the same.
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I Hate Protein Shakes!
sweetcalichic replied to gatorgal's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
If there is a Vitimin Shoppe near you, they have the Isopure fruity drinks that are 40 grams of protein made by Nature's Best. They are not shakes but actually juice like and taste pretty good. I wouldnt be hungry after one and they are resonable priced. I throw my powder protein in the trash after I found them. -
Anyone have bad breath problems after surgery?
sweetcalichic replied to Rutiglius's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It's nice to know that others share your experience. I to noticed a change in my breath while during the liquid phase. Most notably after a protein shake. Thanks for letting me know I was buring fat! -
How long until back to work / Toddlers?
sweetcalichic replied to tamra.'s topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was banded on Monday 6/15 and felt that I was well enough to go to work by Friday but didn't return till Monday. The shoulder and neck pain lasted till Thrusday. I have a 2 year old and was left alone with her on Wednesday and felt well enough to take care of her. Hope everything goes well for you. -
? about how much u lost during pre-op diet
sweetcalichic replied to katie35's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I only had to do a 2 day liquid pre-op diet. I lost 9lbs. My pre-op visit weight was 255, day of surgery weight was 246. Two weeks of loquid pre-op sounds harsh. I wonder why the pre-op diet is so different for all of us.