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After Surgery, Do Any Of You Struggle With Still Eating Too Fast ???
MaggieB replied to marketingdude's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My hardest habit to break & I'm going on 2 years post op. -
Zumba And Lapband
MaggieB replied to Yolanda Swing-banks's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I hate exercising - Zumba makes exercise fun for me. I actually enjoy it. -
What I've Learned 6 Months After Being Banded...
MaggieB replied to kittyforet's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thank you for your post! I am 1.5 years out down 80lbs & no with no regrets. -
I Hate Exercise! Need Suggestions!
MaggieB replied to DebHart71's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I also hate exercising! I do enjoy Zumba and other "dance" style of classes offered thru the gym. The dance studio my daughter attends just recently added a mom dance class - so much fun. I am not into running but also like the competitive part of 5k's - I don't "train" for them but will participate whenever there is one locally. This past year we also got into the more adventure type of races - Warrior Dash, Jailbreak run, Spartan Race - they are challenging but so much fun. -
Is Unjury Worth the Cost?
MaggieB replied to Stacie from St. Louis's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
another vote for Unjury. I tried lots of different brands out there and the only one I actually like is the Unjury brand. I still drink a shake every morning and i was banded June 2010. It is pricey - I order online - about $19 a container. Chocolate is my favorite of all the flavors. Vitamins - I just used kids chewables and would take 2/day. I used them during my postop phase - on a 6 week full liquid diet, I no longer use them since I get plenty of nutrients from veggies & such. -
I agree with one of the other posters - I don't think it would be a true assessment. If I had tried this I would've been hungry and unsatisfied - really if I had the control to eat this amount before banding I would not have needed the lap band.
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Ok!! Is Anyone 100% Happy W/ The Lap Band?? And Successful
MaggieB replied to Jenmomto3's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
100% happy and I consider myself successful - I have 20lbs to go but if I didn't lose anymore and stayed at my weight I would be satisfied. I do not have any regrets. I have not had any problems, the few times that I "vomited" were of my own doing - meaning I overate, ate too fast or ate something that just didn't go down well. I will admit that I do miss being able to eat anything/huge amounts/anytime of the day but that is all the mental part of my food addiction that is getting better. -
No problem here either....I consider it one of my slider foods. I do not buy it or keep in the house - I would eat it all the time.
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I have done a few and have done some of the mud/obstacle races (Warrior Dash, Jailbreak Run & will do Hell Run next month). Running is not my favorite thing - do not like doing it but like the competitive part of 5k's. I really enjoy the mud/obstacle race - they are alot of fun. Don't worry about being last - go and have some fun.
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Strange Instructions...
MaggieB replied to RosyG72's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My diet was similiar. 3 days of clear liquids, then 6 weeks of modified full liquid - I guess you would call it mushie diet. I was allowed strained or well-blended soups, yogurt, cottage cheese, thin oatmeal/grits, jellos, pudding, applesauce, protein shakes. I can tell you now I will never eat jello, pudding or applesauce again. It was a long 6 weeks but I got thru it. Just hang in there - you can do this. -
I don't have a cheat day either. I eat what I want within moderation - I try to stay away/limit the foods I consider dangerous for me - cookies, cheesecake, chips n dip etc - meaning I don't purchase these items but if I am out at a party or there are treats at work - I usually don't deny myself.
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This past weekend I participated in a 5k obstacle race - Warrior Dash. I had so much fun. I completed ALL of the obstacles and the course in 52 minutes! I even think I could have done it faster but I had my kids running with me and didn't want to have them running the course alone incase they got hurt. I did the Jailbreak run back in September and thought I was going to die - I didn't complete all of the obstacles back then either. Now I am so ready for my next mud run!
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I use them all the time - every morning with my protein shake and when we go out to eat. I have never had any problems with gas from them. My doctor advised me to stay away from them during my post op phase but is now ok with the use.
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Kohl's - jeans around $20.
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Would you do the Lap Band Surgery again?
MaggieB replied to CharmaneFischer's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Absolutely! My husband is scheduled for tomorrow morning - I am hoping it all goes well for him. I have tried to prepare him for all of the "bad" things with the lapband. I had to prepare myself to "take care" of him - he is the biggest baby when he is ill - so my next week is going to be really fun -
How many hours in the hospital?
MaggieB replied to tennisloverxox's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
"Room charges" are usually done on a 24 hour clock - shouldn't matter if you are discharged at 11am or 8pm - it is the same fee. I would call the hospital and talk to someone in the billing department. -
Do we seriously have to buy everything new!!!
MaggieB replied to hopetolose's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Yep, I have kinda gone alittle nutty with the Victoria Sercret shopping. Just got a coupon in the mail for a free pair of undies, ended up coming home with 6 pairs . It feels so good to be able to shop there again. -
I did a 7 day cruise 8 weeks post op last year with out having a fill. My doctor and I chose not to do the first fill until after I returned - just in case of complications. I did not have any issues with food on the ship. I did bring my protein shake mix just in case I had food issues. I ate in the main dining room 3 times the rest of my meals were in the buffet line. The only thing that I was disappointed in was that I wanted to enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail at night with my husband but I always felt "full", like I just didn't have room for the drink. I did gain 6lbs on the cruise but I think it was mostly water retention - When I got home those 6lbs were gone in a week. Just listen to your body, try not to overeat, try to make good choices in your food, drink lots of water. Have fun - enjoy your vacation. I can't wait till our next cruise - we have booked a family Christmas cruise for December 2012 - I know crazy, I am already counting down the days
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I still eat pizza and pasta and at times I am fine other times my band tells me no way. You just need to figure out what works for you.
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I had one too. Loved it. I didn't need extra pain meds till after I removed it. It was easy to remove-didn't feel a thing but it totally grossed my husband and daughter out
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Warrior Dash is 3 miles. The one I did had about 15 obstacles. It is timed but it really doesn't matter. I did it in an hour with my 14 year old daughter. So much fun. We are participating in Run the Jailbreak in September.
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Newly Banded- Just had my surgery yesterday!
MaggieB replied to lea3277's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It is important to stay hydrated - so drink, drink, drink. It is no unusual to not feel like drinking or have that "full" feeling. I was on clear liquids for 3 days - had to drink 2oz every hour plus water throughout the day. My clears included - decaff coffe, tea, no sugar added juices, crystal lite, sugar free koolaid, sugar free jello, broth. gatorade, sugar free popsicles - loved the italian ice. -
Dr. Stephen Hamn in Plano, TX.
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I have been saving money for the last 6 months for surgery. My goal is lose these last 25lbs, maintain for 1 year then have TT and breasts done.
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I have traveled a couple of times this last year and never had any issues with flying. Your 1 cup at each meal will be your "full meal"