NoName-AZ
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Artificial Sweeteners?
NoName-AZ replied to NoName-AZ's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I cannot thank you enough for taking the time to reply to my thread! This information is extremely important to know when your trying to lose weight. Who would have ever known, that these chemicals can actually hinder weight loss. Just knowing that you began losing again once you quit using artificial sweetners, is reason enough for me stop now! This is exactly why this froum is such a fantastic tool when you are going through this journey. I am learning so much thanks to Lap Band Talk! Thanks again! -
i feel like i'm being punished for losing weight...
NoName-AZ replied to 2Flyguys's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It doesn't make sense to me at all that you where allowed to wear them before and not now?? Maybe others are complaining about it to her because they are jealous? Haters are everywhere. :thumbup: It so strange to me that you are going through this now that you are at your goal. I always had it in my head that the thinner you are, the nicer people are to you! I have also always felt that being a heavier woman in the work place, we didn't get the respect we deserved! Now I am hearing a different side of things. Sucks that you are going through this. Especially in this economy! I guess the only thing you can really do, is get your feelings out there, which is what you have done by sending that e-mail, and hope it makes her realize that you are feeling "picked on!" Try and brush your shoulders off girlie! You are such an amazing person. You have worked so hard to achieve this weight loss, your family and friends know it, and at the end of the day... that is all that matters. -
I'll be on your side next -- cant wait
NoName-AZ replied to amartyn1's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Great advice.. measure and take photos. It is important to see the progress! Before the surger make sure and get Gas-X Strips! Have them handy! When they do the surgery on you they blow your stomach up. Causes trapped gas for alot of us bandsters! It happened to me, it is painful but not to worry, the strips help! If this happens to you make sure to take 2 to 3 strips at a time. (the box tells you) And try and get up and walk around. Good luck on your weight loss journey! It is the best thing I have ever done for myself! :thumbup: -
When will the hunger go away and the weight loss resume?
NoName-AZ replied to daphne999's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Don't worry. It is normal what you are feeling. I had my first fill on Monday 11-9. And now I finally have restriction. Before the fill I felt hungry all of the time also. I am good now. Although I haven't weighed myself this week, I can already tell I have lost this week. ( I will update my weight loss ticker on Monday) I have this weird thing where I only get on the scale once a week. I am full faster, and hungry less. Make sure you watch those portions! Even though you have more room and could eat more now It is not a good idea! Stick to Proteins and greens, never more then 1 cup. And keep working out. Keep up the good work. Your doing fine! -
Struggling with my protein, Please help me my wise friends!
NoName-AZ replied to Grandma26's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Turkey burger patty.. 21 grams of Protein. Fry one up in a little bit of olive oil, and put it on your plate with 1/2 cup of broccoli steamed fresh and soft. :thumbup: go to this web site and under the products go to ground turkey. 93/7 fat. Jennie-O Turkey Store - Ground Turkey -
love the pics. It really gives me some insight of who you are. I love it.. You have a lovely family.. Loving the 80's photo of you and your wifey! I wore my hair the same way as her back then. HAHAHAHHA! Thanks for sharing.
You will NOT regret getting this surgery.. I have lost more weight i can feel it. I never weigh myself until the weekend, it's this weird thing I have. LOL But i can feel this weight starting to melt off. And i did my measurements yesterday.. I have lost 1.5 inches on my arms, waist, hips, thighs!
You WILL get back to where you where before!
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Artificial Sweeteners?
NoName-AZ replied to NoName-AZ's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Suzanne G.. Thanks for the tip on Stevia.. I just googled it and sounds like a great, all natural alternative. Loving this site. You guys are all fantastic! :tongue2: -
smoking and the band
NoName-AZ replied to Mrs.Deering's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I know it has to be hard.. I wish you the best of luck with quitting. -
smoking and the band
NoName-AZ replied to Mrs.Deering's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Just curious???.....I just read your bandster profile, and I see that you where banded on 8/18/08. Is that correct? And if so... have you smoked during this entire journey? Before and after???? My surgeon clearly tells everyone at the begining seminar, that he will not operate on anyone who smokes. I never asked why..because I dont smoke. I have a friend who is trying to get this surgery done, and her doctor will not move forward with anything until she quits smoking. She refuses to quit. So her surgery is not scheduled. -
18 days post op and some strange pains (throat and back)...can someone explain
NoName-AZ replied to stephaniel71's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The pain your back sounds like Gas. Take Gas x strips..3 or 4 of them.. and walk it out. As my surgeon put it.."your intestines go to sleep" while you are in surgery, and it takes a while for them to come back. The gas gets trapped in side of you and seems to move into your back/shoulder area. The more you move around the more your bowels will begin to work.. Those strips helped me alot. The gas was the worse for me. It goes away I promise. For the pain in your back, try standing up against the wall, and roll on a tennis ball. It helped me. Your esophagus works so closely with your upper stomach/pouch. That restriction you are feeling in your throat is from that, and the food you are eating. It is hard to get used to. Sounds like you have good restriction though.. that is good. Us people with the band need that, in order to keep losing. Hope you feel better.. Good luck to you on your weight loss journey! :tongue2: -
Whats the weather like in South Carolina? In Arizona it is absolutley PERFECT for walking outside. I walk every day, on my lunch hour 30 min before I eat. To get my metabolism going, then again when I get home. I literally put my keys and purse down inside...grab my dog/son...lol and we take off! Eventually.. I will start on the elyptical trainer.. but I am not ready for that yet. It's in my office at home just waiting for me.. :smile2: I really think the walking is promoting my weight loss, and making me happier.
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Quick Question for pureed stage...
NoName-AZ replied to juliansmom2003's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think both peanut butter and jelly's are high in sugar. My doc told me to stay away from those types of foods. :smile2: -
For me this is a nice post. I go in for my first fill today, and I have been a little nervous. This gives me hope. Thank you. :smile2:
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OH MY GOSH i'm so sore!
NoName-AZ replied to k-statearmywife's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Take Gas-X strips.. 3 or four of them.. Make sure to take enough. Maybe try drinking warm tea, coffee. Walk, walk. And take the pain meds they prescribed. If they didn't call the doc and ask what is okay to take. Mine said taht Tylenol. was okay. Every doc is different. Hope this helps, I promise it goes away eventually. -
Hello Onderland!!!!
NoName-AZ replied to derbin247's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Sooooooooooo..........coool! I love it! :thumbup: -
Don't be scared just try and measure your food. Try not to eat more than 1cup. And make sure you go walking..excersise! Get up and get moving! You need to visualize yourself thinner and healthier! Try and think POSITIVE! You deserve this! I had my surgery on 9/23. I have lost 15lbs. Although I am happy with my weight loss, and feel soo much better already, I, like everbody else, wish the weight would come off quicker. I can tell the inches are coming off because I work out. I am not focusing on the number but more on how I feel, and the size of my clothes. The inches are coming off.. I know because I now wear a size 16/18 instead of a 20/22. I have my first fill on 11-9-09. From what I understand the restriction/weight loss starts after that. I am thankful because it is right before this dreaded "food holiday!" Good luck to you!
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Nov 10th is right around the corner. How have you been feeling? Are you anxious...excited...nervous..all of the above?
I felt all of those feelings. But today I feel it is the best thing I have done. I go for my first fill on Monday, I will let you know how that goes. Everyone keeps saying that is when the "real weight loss starts happening.??" We will see. I am almost as nervous/excited for the fill as I was the days before my surgery.
Hit me up if you wanna talk.
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I got tortilla stuck/ keep throwing up
NoName-AZ replied to diana6303's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have never heard of Papaya Enzimes before. Thank you Happy2lose! This web site is fantastic. I am learning so much! :thumbup: -
Gas-X-Strips. Make sure to take 3 or 4 of them. Many people take just 1, and that doesn't work. If you read the box it tells you. Hope you get better soon.
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Tired of chicken broth, protein shakes and cream of chicken soup any suggestions?
NoName-AZ replied to lilmissy2009's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Sounds a little creepy LOL! I wish I would have known that you could do that. Damn! That terrible "trapped gas pain" Was the worst EVER! Even harder than healing from the srugery. For all of the newer Post op Bandsters... I should have posted before.. The trapped gas does eventually go away when it does..beans are a great source of protein, and they are filling.. I should have said that before. :thumbup: