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I decided to do this because lately I have had LOTS Of emails w/ people asking me " what is your secret ?" how have you lost your weight ? Im not even at goal yet ! I am very flattered ! But I seem to be typing the same email over and over again LOL So I decided to post it somewhere, Still not sure this is the best place but It will do for now . For some who would like to know I also have PCOS ( Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome)Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) It is what i believe the major reason I gained weight and could not get it off. My doc told me to expect to lose slowly so i did. I was happy when weight started to come off at all since it had not for 10 yrs AT ALL . First off I am not an expert, I am not at goal yet , i am not perfect and I have had some issues w/ my band (Nothing major though ) This is what I have done that has worked for ME ! So please do not write me and say " blah blah blah " if you dont agree w/ it. Also if ANY Of this goes against YOUR Doctor do not do it with out checking w/ them first. Now that being said. My docs advice for meals are I can have 3 meals a day and 2 snacks. SO here goes !!! 1.My BIGGEST Rule is I FOLLOW The rules my doctor gave me . The first 6 weeks post op I followed his rules to a T . After having major surgery on of all things my stomach no way i was gonna screw that up !!! So PLEASE PEOPLE While your healing at least do what your doc says and stop going to Burger king 3 days after surgery to eat !!! 2. I do not drink when I eat liquids up to i get my meal and an hour after my meal . again this is a go by what your doc says . 3. NO carbonation EVER Again for me . I feel this is a rule that is VERY important as well as the drinking w/ eating. These 2 have the potential to stretch your pouch out down the road. 4. I avoid carbs the best I can , . White breads, rice pasta, Junk food. They are a killer for me and make me crave CRAP 5. I eat lots of veggies. 6. I do not drink from straws 7. I eat when im hungry , which usually is 3 meals and 1 snack. I think those are it ? Or at least the main ones ? Now for working out ... I do not do much of it as of lately . I got very sick in Feb w/ pneumonia and had to stop working out and I am just now getting back into it . I will post more about food next ... Mindy
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Hi , My name is Mindy , Im happy to help anyone in need . Here is some info about me . 32 Female Married 2 boys Live in Texas July 16 I will be banded a yr Starting Weight 250 Current Weight 145 -50 Total Weight loss to date 105 Pds Pds to goal 25-30 **I am currently totally unfilled so i have gained a little weight hence the fluctuating weight LOL***** My Mentor style : I tell it like it is , I do not beat around the bush . I believe in following the rules ordered by docs. I firmly believe that is what has gotten me to where i am today , which is losing 105 pds in less than a yr . I am realistic i realize we all mess up and eat things we like . I am cool w/ that. So if you would like a no non sense person to help along your rd ,possibly become friends a long the way . Drop me a line Mindy
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Happy to Help / Almost A yr Out Bandster
coltonwade replied to coltonwade's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
OK i got cha, I just emailed ya Mindy -
Happy to Help / Almost A yr Out Bandster
coltonwade replied to coltonwade's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Ok sorry , I'll check again . I am SUPER busy I have my son's 16th bday was today and im leaving on vacation Monday . So let me check again -
Before and After Lap Band Surgery - PICTURES ONLY
coltonwade replied to DeLarla's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
i cant believe today has been one yr since I was banded !!! What a road ! One yr and 100 pounds later ! -
Happy to Help / Almost A yr Out Bandster
coltonwade replied to coltonwade's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I think i got it did you get an email back from me ? LOL Mindy -
OOh god my body back to normal HELPPPP
coltonwade replied to mzreeda's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I just sent you another email . Mindy -
First off you can start over and do this , you know you can look how far you have come. Second ,, you said your band is a little tight yet you want to get another fill ? why is that ? your risking your band beign TOO tight and causing a slip ? Do not get So desperate that you put your band in jeopardy . Slow down , take a deep breathe and you can do this. I do not handle stress well at all. But you just have to take it one day at a time , the weight will come off. Are you walking ? Exercise is a great way to get stress off ? Mindy
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OOh god my body back to normal HELPPPP
coltonwade replied to mzreeda's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I just sent you an email ! Mindy -
Dr. Jose Rodriguez in Juarez
coltonwade replied to JClark1982's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Travel advisories are Travel Advisories. The "bad' people are car jacking people. Things can happen on the way there and the way back . You have to be aware of what is going on in the city your going to . Mindy -
Itchy red bumps around incision area?
coltonwade replied to zeama's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Could be a heat rash from the bandages them selves. I had a BAD one it looked bad. But you might want to call your doc. Could also be an allergic reaction to the tap or sticky stuff on the bandages. HTH Mindy -
Smokers thats been to their surgeon for consult
coltonwade replied to dolly_lala's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have heard lots of people have been very successful w/ Chantix. I know one girl who took it just to shut her husband up (LOL) and did not want to quit smoking , she ended up quitting anyway ! Also i was w/ you about quitting and surgery , i too started smoking early I would say "dabbled " when i was 12 or 13 and really started at 14. But i figured what is the point of getting the surgery to become healthy , live longer if Im going to smoke which can cause me to be unhealthy and die early . Sort of counter productive if you ask me LOL Plus you get all that weight off and you can finallly breathe to only be out of breathe from smoking . No brainer to me. Also if I can quit ANYONE can seriously I Have NO WILL power at all !! I have not touched a cig since quitting 2 yrs ago this Sept ! MIndy -
Smokers thats been to their surgeon for consult
coltonwade replied to dolly_lala's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
One of the risks of smoking is smoking thins your blood , therefore can cause you to bleed more than someone who does not . (I think i posted that in the links above ) So that can lead to excessive blood loss . I was not jumping on you or anything but too many times people come on here and say " i did i was fine you will be too " and that's such a dangerous thing to tell someone . Not just on this subject but many others. Just like anything w/ this surgery there are reason's why docs tell you to quit . And its not just becasue its bad for you . The pulmonary reason's along are enough . HTH Mindy -
Smokers thats been to their surgeon for consult
coltonwade replied to dolly_lala's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
There are some WLS surgeons that will TEST YOU before surgery if you have nicotine in your system they will NOT touch you for surgery ! This is a SERIOUS Surgery , they tell you to stop because you can bleed to death from it . Its bad enough if a non smoker gets their liver kicked during surgery but if a smoker does ! :smile2: This is nothing to mess around with . SURE docs tell you to quit . SURE some people have smoked and been fine. But you were lucky enough to make it through SURGERY FINE even though you smoked right up to it . I am a former smoker and would advise ANYONE to quit before this surgery or any surgery !! I am not trying to be rude but I really do not think its a good idea to come on and say " OH I did it and I was fine !!! " Docs tell you to quit for a reason not JUST because smoking is bad for you ! Mindy -
Smokers thats been to their surgeon for consult
coltonwade replied to dolly_lala's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My doc wouldnt touch me until i quit smoking ! Lots of docs wont. I suggest you go to your family doc and ask them to put you on Chantix , the new quit smoking drug.I quit cold turkey , chantix came out a bout 1 month after i quit . I looked at it this way , If im going to gain weight from not smoking I might as well do it before the surgery . And as for insurance companies Looking at smoking " Helping" for surgery , I have not heard of that before and I would not count on it. Not only is smoking an issue for lungs it also causes you to bleed more. And increases healing time. Smoking: Should I Quit for Surgery and Anesthesia? Smoking and Surgery Don't Mix- Quit For The Sake Of Your Health HTH Mindy -
Dr. Jose Rodriguez in Juarez
coltonwade replied to JClark1982's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
you might want to be careful in Juarez and or Tiajuana right now . The violence is getting out of hand there. Living in Texas the News Covers what goes on in Mexico quite a bit. you might want to google those cities and see that the mexican government has to say about those cities right now . The mexican goverment has warnings out right now as well about travel to those cities Just searching real quick I found the following . Threats of Increased Violence in Ciudad Juarez during the weekend of May 23-25, 2008 Armed Mexican Troops Patrol the Streets of Juarez - borderfirereport.net Juarez, Mexico. Off Limits to US military. El Paso hospital still on lock-down - Burning Atlanta ThreatsWatch.Org: RapidRecon: Mexico ? Violence Breaks Out Again ? State Department Warns Americans So At least for now it does not look good to travel to at least those cities ? be careful and do your research not only the docs but the CITIES HTH Mindy -
OH wow im sorry . I learned a long time ago gotta really watch the portion things. That and Things you "THINK" are "healthy" , look helalhty ect. really are not . I think i would probably right to that company and tell them how missleading their packaging is. it might not do anything but it might make you feel better! Mindy
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Happy to Help / Almost A yr Out Bandster
coltonwade replied to coltonwade's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Sending you an email . But to answer your questions No i did not really do low carb intentionally at least. My pre op diet was Low carb high Protein . I had to do that for 2 weeks. I knew breads, pastas, ect could be an issue for me post op as far as not being able to eat them . So I decided to try to avoid carbs as much as possible. At least the "Simple carbs " . I do eat Complex carbs such as veggies ect. I can tell you that after not eating them for almost a yr My cravings are almost none , cravings for CRAP that is . I was totally unfilled about a month ago and started eating some carbs BAD idea. I crave CRAP again . My "Average" weight loss per week is 2.5 pds a week . Some weeks I lost more some less. I'll send ya an email too Be happy to help Mindy -
When did your period come back?
coltonwade replied to MrsFlipFlops's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
PCOS is Symptomatic , if you have the symptoms you have PCOS . I dont know if you are ever "Cured" of it. But maybe "remission" is a better word ? My periods at a yr out are still coming every month. But much do my dismay the facial hair has not let up . If your doc does not want you on the pill you might consider an IUD . I considered that before i made Hubby get snipped LMAO remember the more weight you lose the more FERTILE you are going to get !! HTH Mindy -
Happy to Help / Almost A yr Out Bandster
coltonwade replied to coltonwade's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Cup cake i sent you an email . Let me know if you did not get it Mindy -
Bad bander, but curious question!! ha ha
coltonwade replied to Ebeth0013's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This is why i always suggest to ask the docs . I too had 2 weeks of clears and 2 weeks of fulls. My doc however allowed me ahead of time IF I needed it due to my migraines i could go on full liquids during the clear liquids stage . I ended up not needing it . Your doc seems flexiable a little as well. Sometimes if patients were to just say " Look i am STARVING I cant do this is there something i can add" the docs would allow it . But just do not do it w/ out asking . Mindy -
I want to start the couch to 5K program , does anyone want to start it with me on Monday or Tuesday ? I would like to even double it up , so I can finish it in 4 weeks? But I'll see how it goes at first? If anyone wants to start it with me please let me know Thanks Mindy
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Bad bander, but curious question!! ha ha
coltonwade replied to Ebeth0013's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
NO I think in general Psych evaluations are a joke. Would they stop someone from getting a band ? YES DO They ? Most of the time no . MOST of the time the psych evaluations are something that the insurance companies require or the docs do to cover their ass . Im stating my opinion and I see nothing wrong w/ what i said. regardless if one is a WLS patient or not . SURE yours probably understands the ramifications a little better. Just my input Mindy -
Bad bander, but curious question!! ha ha
coltonwade replied to Ebeth0013's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Pysch evaluations are a joke if you ask me . There are LOTS Of people who have been put through for banding that have no business being banded because of serious food issues. I dont think there is anything"wrong" with the OP . She just does not know how to get back on track MIndy -
Bad bander, but curious question!! ha ha
coltonwade replied to Ebeth0013's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Well said. I noticed she's not posting anymore which is a shame . The OP might learn something from us old foggie bandsters LOL Mindy