MaggieGT
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Cool, What day are you having surgery? My first appointment post-op is the 7th. Maggie
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Hi Okiegirl, I don't know of any support groups here in Tulsa. I enjoy this forum though. Lots of good info.:scared2: I am going to go to Dr Keith for my post-op care and fills. Is that who is doing your surgery? Maggie
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Hello all, My doc told me I'm on solids now but I don't get my first fill till 6 weeks post-op(10/7/2009).:thumbup: My calorie in/calorie out says I should be losing,. but I seem to be stuck. I liked my weight dropping every couple of days.:thumbup: Maybe I should go back to the liquid diet or increase my exercise.:thumbdown: Any suggestions ??
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Hey 50 & over gang We have a new spot
MaggieGT replied to IndioGirl55's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi Nawlinzlady, Yes, I felt the left shoulder pain was the worst part. I walked and took my pain meds. My doctor said it was very common. I'm 3 1/2 weeks post-op and no pains at all. Still only at about 50% of my normal energy. I have lost 13 # since banding, so very worth it. Good Journey, -
August BANDits weekly weigh-in
MaggieGT replied to formerfatchick's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Bandit...............WK1.........wk2........wk3.......wk4.......wk5... ....wk6.......wk7.......wk8 formerfatchick....262..........260........252........244.......242.5 abbypoo............275..........266........263........261....... jennyr1222.........265..........263........260........255......249.... .245.....243 missK................241..........231........228........223.......219. ......217..........217 morphiend..........238..........229........222........ Tripletmomma.....327..........323........319........312.......310..... ..305 Threeboys3........250..........247........243.5.....232....... Ariscus99...........342..........320........317....... MaggieGT...........264..........260........253.......252 MrsPeterson07....219.......... On Mushies this week. By calories in- calories out, should of lost 2.5 pounds. I don't like it.:mad2: Any suggestions?? Thanks and Good Journey, -
Wow Jerry, You are Brillant!!:w00t: Good Job
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August BANDits weekly weigh-in
MaggieGT replied to formerfatchick's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Bandit...............WK1.........wk2........wk3.......wk4.......wk5.......wk6.......wk7.......wk8 formerfatchick....262..........260........252........244.......242.5 abbypoo............275..........266........263........261....... jennyr1222.........265..........263........260........255......249 missK................241..........231........228........223.......219.......217 morphiend..........238..........229........222........ Tripletmomma.....327..........323........319........312.......310 Threeboys3........250..........247........243.5.....232....... Ariscus99...........342..........320........317....... MaggieGT...........264..........260........253....... MrsPeterson07....219.......... Wow everyone:w00t: Fantastic Job!!! MaggieGT -
Hello, I did self-pay. Much cheaper to have done in Mexico. Great hospital and doctor across the border from SanDiego. He has been doing it since 1998. Almost 2 weeks post op and very happy with the band. Found a doctor about a 100 miles from me for post-op and fills. Good Journey, MaggieGT
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9/2/2009 Status Report for August Bandits!
MaggieGT replied to sandiegokate's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hello All, Wow you all are doing so great:tt1: I'm proud of us all. Go August Bandits:thumbup: Good Journey MaggieGT -
Hello, I am only 12 days post-op, so I haven't had my first fill. I have an appointment for Oct 7 in Norman with Dr Keith. I emailed the docs in Tulsa, OKC, Lawton etc.. Dr. Keith office was the most welcoming, friendly and supportive. I'll post after my first fill and let you know how it was. Good Journey, MaggieGT
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GoWear Fit and BodyBugg Calorie Monitor systems? Does anybody have one???
MaggieGT replied to Inspiremeslim's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Inspiremeslim, I got the bodybugg about a week before banding. I love it because I was keeping track of what I ate and my workouts in a spreadsheet. It worked ok except I had to look up calories on each food and guess which cal/hour I was burning with each activity. :wink2: The bodybugg makes it sooo :sneaky: much easier. I just wear the armband and download it every night. My calories burned is taken care of. I log in my food(actually drinks at this point). Most are in their database. They have not only calories but also the nutrition info. You can look at a month of calories burned, calories consumed, balance of Protein, carbs, fat,etc... :sad: Good Journey, -
Hey 50 & over gang We have a new spot
MaggieGT replied to IndioGirl55's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi Nawlinzlady, I'm 9 days post-op and weighting every morning as soon as I get up. Then I update my weight ticker and my Jillian site if my weight has changed. It is keeping me happy and motivated. I also download my bodybugg into my computer and update what I ate yesterday. I update my weight there every Tuesday. Probably a little overkill :ohmy::blushing: Good Journey, Maggie -
Except of the shakes and Malt0meal we are eating the same. Sounds like we are both doing good MaltoMeal is same as cream of wheat but more flavor. It's warm and creamy like oatmeal but smoother. My appointment is 6 weeks postop for my first fill.
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Hi Realize, Thank you. I am happy about how it is going. What is in your shakes? If there is anything sweet in them, could they be stimulating your appetite? I am having Malt-o-meal for breakfast(watery 2T + 1 cup water) and liquidified (in the blender)98% fat free cream Soups for lunch and dinner. I also have drinkable yogurt,suger-free Jello,fat free/suger free fudgesicles and popsicles. I'm on this till the 11th. Tastes better than Optifast and I was on that for 9 months(ugh:crying:), 10 years ago. I have a 9.75cm/4cc Allegan Lap-Land. My first fill is scheduled for 10/7/09.
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Hi Realize, I am ready to eat(I mean drink:wink2:) when mealtime comes around. But I take about 30 minutes to drink it. That takes care of my hunger till the next meal. Good Journey,
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Hello all, I am only one week post-op. I am very happy with the band so far. I was stalled on my diet for 5 months in the 260's. Today just 7 days post-op, I'm in the 250's:lol::thumbup::mad:. If I have lost 15 pounds before my first fill, I will be ecstatic. You are doing soooo great. You should be proud!!!! Good Journey! Maggie
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three weeks post op today!!! WHAT SHOULD I BE EATING??
MaggieGT replied to mommyx2's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi Alley74 I am having liquidfied(in my blender) cream soups for lunch and dinner. Campbell has 98% fat free cream of Mushroom, brocolli, potato, celery and chicken. It's definitely better than broth. For Breakfast I have Cream of Wheat, Malt-oMeal or chocolate MaltoMeal(I put 1 cup Water and only 2 TSP of meal, so its runnier). I also have Dannon Drinkable yogurt(no chunks). If I want a snack, I've had fat free,sugar free fudgesicle, popsicle or dreamsicle. Between meals, starting one hour after to one hour before the next meal I sip water, tea, coffee, low cal non-carbonated drinks. I'm on this till the 11th. Then I get mushies. I hope this helps. :thumbup: Good Journey Maggie -
August BANDits weekly weigh-in
MaggieGT replied to formerfatchick's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Re: August BANDits weekly weigh-in permalink Bandit...............WK1........wk2........wk3.......wk4......wk5 formerfatchick....262.........260.........252......244 abbypoo............275.........266.........263.....261 jennyr1222........265.........263.........260......255........249 missK...............241..........231........228......223........219 morphiend.........238..........229........222 Tripletmomma.....327........323........319......312.......310 Threeboys3........250........247........243.5....232 Ariscus99...........342........320........ MaggieGT...........264........260........ -
August BANDits weekly weigh-in
MaggieGT replied to formerfatchick's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Wow everyone is doing great:thumbup: I just did my first week weight-in since surgery. 264 starting and 260 today. Yea !!! I don't know how to add to your list. But glad to be among you. MaggieGT -
Hi I'm Maggie in Oklahoma, I'm engaged and have 3 children, 2 grown and one in college. I was laid off in April and have spent the time working on things I didn't have time for while working. I'm 5 days post-op and very happy with my lack of hunger and weight loss. Good Journey to all Maggie
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August BANDits weekly weigh-in
MaggieGT replied to formerfatchick's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi August Bandits Wow your numbers are fantastic:thumbup: I'm only on day 6 post-op so I will post week 1 on Tuesday. I've been thinking 2 # per week loss max, but you all are beating that. I wanta be like you:drool: Good Journey to all. Maggie -
Hi Jacquie, I'm in Tulsa. Had my surgery 8/25. I'm very happy I did this. I looked at gastric bypass in 2002. Even though I was heavy I was still very healthy. I didn't like the significant risks associated with that surgery. Recently I started researching the lapband. Seemed like less of a surgery than having my tonsils out. I have been on a lot of diet/ exercise where I would lose 4 to 6 pounds per month but kept getting stopped at 20 to 30 pounds off. The latest stalled out in April this year. :ohmy: In the five days since my surgery I have lost 3 1/2 pounds and am not hungry between meals.:wink2: For the first time in 20 years, I believe I can be normal weight again. LIfe is good! Maggie
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Hi Brenda,
It is so great that your husband is really with you on this. I'm engaged but I'm more in conflict with my boyfriend over it. I just have to stand up to him when he does negative stuff. Hopefully as I get thin and more self-aware we will end up in a better place with each other.
My older 2 children are grown and my youngest is in school at the local community college.
I'm so sorry about your town's police officer.
Maggie
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Hi Brenda,
Yes I'm weak also. I don't hurt so it feels like I can do my regular routine. But I feed my dog and went to the driveway to get something from my car. It really surprised me how tried that made me. I guess its our bodies telling us to let things go and rest a little more.
Otherwise doing great. I had puried and strained cream of mushroom soup for dinner. Potato sounds good. I'll try that for Sunday dinner.
Good Journey, Maggie