shonette
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Good luck and may God bless you and your family with the new baby. You can still lose the weight once your baby arrives. Your tool is already in place. Do you have any other children?
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You should try ZonePerfect bars. They have 12/13grams of protein and only 12/13grams of sugar. They taste really good and there are a lot of different varieties you can choose from. That really helps me when am having a sweet tooth. That’s really a lot of protein for one bar. I know you can get them from Sam’s Club or Wal-Mart.
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Thank you so much for the encouraging words. I have not been banded yet, but I am starting to limit the amount of food(s) am eating throughout the day. I continue to tell myself that being thinner is much more appealing than anything I can put into my mouth. I am praying for God to give me the will power I need to control my desire for food. I trying to reprogram my mind of all the bad habits I've practiced for so very long. Thanks.
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5-20-2010 Bathroom pic at work. I really want to get a good overview of myself before my band in June.
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From the album: Before the band
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5-20-2010 Bathroom pic at work. I really want to get a good overview of myself before my band in June.
shonette commented on shonette's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
Thank you for wanting to befriend me. I really would appreciate your support. I pray you continue to be very successful. -
All of my documentation was forward to my insurance company this week. I was required by my surgeon to do a sleep study last weekend. That was one of the most unpleasant experiences I have gone through in a very long time. Thank God it is done and over! I have found myself trying to eat a lot of different things I normally would not be eating. It’s like I know in the back of my mind I will not be able to eat those foods for a while or never once my procedure is done. Food is starting to become more of a focus for me than I would like it to be. It really takes very little food to bring me to a filling of being full. I am finding myself force eating, and I hate that feeling. It has taken me a very long time to train my stomach that a little can go a long way. I have started losing the weight on my own, but getting the band would be a wonderful thing tool to have. I understand that my mental state has a lot to do with the physical desire to eat even when I am not hungry. My husband did not even eat supper last night, and I noticed he did not give the thought of not eating a second thought. I don't understand why that does not work for me. I do understand that every single person is created and designed totally differently, but I wish some things about me were different! I have a lot of mixed emotions about being band, but I am still so excited at the same time. Does any of that make sense? I know God is going to give me the strength and ability to be successfully with the band. I feel like some of the bad food habits I've tried so hard to fight are trying to over take me once more. I find myself wanting to eat and I am not even hungry. Is that crazy or what? I read someone's blog and they wrote," Being thin taste better than food"! Those words are keeping me focused when I don't want to be focused. I do want to be thin, and that is a greater desire than eating certain foods. Maybe some of what I am experiencing is the anxiety of waiting for my answer from the insurance company! I have waited so long for my day to come so an extra 15 business days is not going to kill me!
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From the album: Before the band
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From the album: Before the band
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Stopped by your page. I viewed your pics and girl you look Great! You should be so proud of yourself. Continue to be focused and things will only get better for you.
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Jay's crazy hat day 1 15 2010. My sweet little person at school (Pre-K). He is sporting his donkey hat!
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From the album: Before the band
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Full front view of me while at work in the bathroom. 5-20-2010.
shonette posted a gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
From the album: Before the band
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My butt is sooo big. I really want to have less of that "backside"! 5-20-2010. work bathroom pic
shonette posted a gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
From the album: Before the band
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That is sooooo wonderful that your band is working for you. I am praying to hear something from my insurance company by the end of this month. I pray to be banded around the middle of June. I can't wait until am on the other side of the fence! BAND LAND! (SMILE).
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How is everything going with you since your surgery. I hope things are going well for you. I am glad to relate with some banders that are in my area. Keep me updated.
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Thanks for the friend request. How is everything going? Hopefully everything is well with you. My insurance papers are going to be mailed off on Thursday. Wish me luck. Keep me updated.
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Hello all Ga. banders, I too felt a little lonely not being able to identify with anyone from my area. I live in Valdosta, Ga. and I know very few people who have been banded or who’s getting band. My doctor is Kevin McCowan at Smith Northview Hospital. I will have my sleep study done this Sat and all my paper work will be turned into my insurance company. I have met all the requirements Cigna initial told me I was required to meet. I am praying to get an approval around the middle of June. I am glad to be able to chat with some local banders. Good luck to very one in their road to being banded or currently losing weight with their band.
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Hi Brina,
I viewed your pics and you look really great. So far you are the only person on this site that is within 150 mile distance of me. I live in Valdosta, Ga. It’s a small world (smile), my daughter's father live in Albany/Leesburg too. Keep up the hard work it really shows. I like the black and white dress; I have one just like it from Ross.
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I pray things continue to go well for you. Are you in pain or just sore? My doc gave me the impression that it was a breeze, and I could return to work within 3-4 days. But if you are feeling the way you are on your fourth day, am not so sure things will be that simple. I do know everyone is a little different. Good luck.
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I have not posted anything in a very long time. When I first joined this site at the end of last year 2009, I was so excited for this process to start and end. I felt like this time would never come to an end for me. As I look back over these last seven months, I really can see my idea of being band has changed for the better. I was so desperate to find a quick fix and this band was going to be my answer. I now realize that the band is going to be the tool yes a "tool" to lose the weight. I have said it so many times before that I understand my responsibility in this whole process, but looking back I really don't think I did. This is my body and I am responsible for the way I take care of it. For years I have not done a very good job of taking care of myself. It is hurtful for me to be able to admit this, but I really have let myself down in so many ways. I have made so many excuses for things being the way they have been with me physically. I do understand and realize that no one else can or will do this for me. I have developed so many health issues (heel spurs, arthritis in my right knee, swollen feet, and a hernia) that are contributed to me being over weight. I do realize and thank God that I could have so many more serious conditions. However, these conditions cause me enough pain and discomfort. It's not easy to say these things, but it helps me to understand my responsibility in my present condition. I do love myself and my entire family, therefore they all deserve better from me. I will do my sleep study this Saturday, and all of my paper work will be turned in to my insurance company. I have met all requirements, and I really don't foresee any reason they would deny me. I am praying to have my procedure done by mid June. At this points in my life, am ready to make a life long change to becoming a happier, healthier {"ME”}! This site has been such a blessing for me to be able to vent if needed and receive the most unbelievable support any person could ever want or need. Thank you Lap Band Family. My journey is just beginning!
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My heart goes out to you and your boys. Just pray and ask God to give you the strength and wisdom you need to make the right decisions. Until someone has walked in your shoes it is impossible to know how you are feeling. I have been in a similar situation like yours in the past. It's hard and it hurts! So many people will tell you what they think will be best for you to do. The only person you have to be pleased with is yourself and your boys. Every single person's experiences are totally different, and how you chose to handle your situation is yours to make! I pray things will get better for you and your family. You will be in my prayers.
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100lbs down in 5 months!
shonette replied to Lola'sMom's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Sorry btrieger, Your math is incorrect. Her starting weight was 349 and she lost 102 which make her 247. Her goal weight is 170 and it means she needs an additional 77lbs to meet that goal. Therefore, she knew exactly what she was saying. She looks great! -
You look great and very happy. Be proud of all the hard work you have done to get to the place you are now! I have been told that you skin takes a little time to shrink back the way it should. I pray God continues to give you all the strength you need on your band journey. I should have my and by June and I pray am able to lose that much weight in a short period of time.
