all4gizmo
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Thanks so much!! I'm on spark people and lose it.com.. After the holidays I'm going to look into fitbit they have some interesting products to help with working out..
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I Was banded in 2009 lost 175 pounds then had my gall bladder out, went thru a divorce, and a whole bunch of other stuff. My last fill was in 2011, I've had 3. I have some trouble with certain foods getting stuck. Since having my gall bladder out and starting birth control to regulate my cycle I've gained 15 pounds. I know I should go back for a follow up with the MD, but I can't get another fill.. If I do the food will not go down so I don't know how much help going for a follow-up will be.. I've tried going back on liquids and soft foods for 2 meals and my diet hasn't changed much so I'm not really sure what to do here. I'm concerned! Has anyone else had these issues? If so how do I get out of this slump?? I still have about maybe another 60 to 80 pounds that I would like to lose.
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I have 2 different logging apps on my phone that I was using to log every bite of food and water.. Think I'll try using them again.. I'm just concerned about gaining all that I've worked so hard to lose..
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If roses grow in heaven, Lord, pick a bunch for me. Place them in my father's arms and tell him they're from me. Tell him that I love and miss him, and when he turns to smile, place a kiss upon his cheek & hold him for awhile, because remembering him is easy, I do it every day. There's an ache in my heart that will NEVER go away.
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In honor of Father's Day change your profile picture to a picture of your dad with or without you and keep it there till June 19. If you will and like this idea, please repost this as your status so everyone gets the word and see how many handsome fathers we can get on Facebook
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Hi I was banded in Sept 2009 and I've currently lost 164 lbs. I was asked to speak at my surgeon's pre-surgical seminar for people that are having surgery or considering surgery. I spoke last year as well but I wanted to ask for some suggestions about what you would like to know if you were to be in that group of people trying to make the decision if the surgery is right for them. I was very fortunate to have a wonderful speaker at the seminar that I attended that helped me "seal the deal". Any suggestions are much appreciated. Thanks!!!
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pre surgical seminar question
all4gizmo replied to all4gizmo's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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Had a great time at my reunion and after party last night. Planning reunion #2 for sometime in the fall... Spread the word to all the years and have them message me if they are interested in attending!!
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pre surgical seminar question
all4gizmo replied to all4gizmo's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you so much for your response!! I started writing my talk and one of the topics that I end with is that I'm glad I did the surgery, but I wish I had done it sooner!! and that's true. I had so many misconceived prejudices about having surgery to lose weight. It made me feel weak, that I had no control. I was very fortunate to find a wonderful surgeon here in Sysosset, NY. When I had gone into my preliminary appointment, it was set in my head that there was no way I was having surgery. I had gone to pacify my family and a close friend. But after my meeting with Dr. Geiss, I was like ok, when can I do this?? now a year and a half and 164lbs later, I'm so very happy that I did it.. I still have about 80 pounds to go, but I couldn't be happier!! -
pre surgical seminar question
all4gizmo replied to all4gizmo's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Shirley, I know the bypass surgery is a little more evasive than the Lap Band surgery which is one of the reasons why I chose it. The Lap Band has a shorter downtime for recovery as well. As far as longevity, that I can't say. I guess it would depend on a several factors.. if you follow the plans and go for your follow-up appointments, etc. There are people who have had the band and the bypass done that have both gained weight. -
pre surgical seminar question
all4gizmo replied to all4gizmo's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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to all my FB friends, in honor of Mother's Day I'm trying to see how many of you are willing to change your profile picture to a picture of your mother and keep it there till May 9. I did and so have several others. If you will and like this idea, please repost this as your status so everyone gets the word and see how many beautiful mothers we can get on FB.
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Going for weigh in after having surgery sucks! That being said down 2 more.. new total 155
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Going in for Gall Bladder surgery tomorrow morning. Please say a prayer and wish me luck!! <3
