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ghs5897

LAP-BAND Patients
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About ghs5897

  • Rank
    Advanced Member
  • Birthday 07/02/1969

About Me

  • Occupation
    Executive Asst. - Corporate Real Estate
  • City
    Nashville
  • State
    TN
  1. Happy 44th Birthday ghs5897!

  2. Happy 43rd Birthday ghs5897!

  3. 2 years has passed since you registered at LapBandTalk! Happy 2nd Anniversary ghs5897!

  4. ghs5897

    Easy way out???

    For me the answer is NO! This is no easy way out. When you look at the significant life changes that are required in order to have this procedure done and then to be succussful; you will see that it's not easy. If you truly believe that you can do it without this tool, that's great! But just keep in mind that the weight lost with the band is weight that will not come back. If you are like me, you have probably lost the same 50 - 75 pounds time and time again. The difference now is that the pounds I'm losing will not come back as long as I adhere to guidelines. And to be honest with you...they're not that hard. I wish you only the best with you decision and life journey. Remember the decision is yours...you do this for YOU and only YOU! Cheers!
  5. ghs5897

    Weak and Tired

    Congrats on 25lbs gone!!! That's awesome. My suggestion to you is protein, protein, and more protein. I too was sluggish after being banded and found that I wasn't eating enough protein. I felt soooo much better once I did. Just a thought...best of luck to you! :thumbup:
  6. ghs5897

    need some encourgement

    It's totally normal. It sounds like it's time for a fill, but you know so much of this is a head game. Relearning how to live and what we can and can't eat. I'm a stress eater and the band, as fabulous as it is, doesn't cure that. I keep almonds at my desk at all times. This way I can statisfy the mental need to crunch on something, while eating good protein. Needless to say it only takes a few to fill me up. I do have days when I think I ate WAY too much but then the next day, I'll hardly be able to get anything down. It's strange and different everyday. 39 lbs is GREAT and I'm sure you'll continue to lose! :confused:
  7. Thanx for the advice! I am going to look them up so I can start doing them asap! I will let you know how it goes. :) Take care.

  8. ghs5897

    Bingo arms! HELP!!!

    I feel your pain! I could probably fly with the wings that I have. :w00t: My deltoids and biceps are rocking but the skin surrounding my triceps is still very loose. I do an exercise called tricep salutes. It's a great tricep workout and I believe very effective. You are younger so you may see better results. :thumbup: I also do a tricep pushback - bend over slightly with your arms extended behind you and gently lift up. It's a small movement but you can really engage the muscle. Good luck!
  9. ghs5897

    Noooooooooo say it isn't so!

    Girl, I had my 4th fill last week and quickly discovered that break is no longer my friend - my very best friend in the whole world...so I feel your pain. BTW...great new profile pic! :w00t:
  10. ghs5897

    I am a bandster now......

    Yay!!! Good to hear it went well. Keep your positive attitude and keep walking, and I think you'll do great! It's just the beginning. :w00t:
  11. ghs5897

    Today is the day......

    Best of luck! Allow yourself time to heal...keep us posted. :thumbup:
  12. ghs5897

    My first SLIMING incident.....ewww

    Great idea imaluckydog...I'll put a couple of baggies in my bag. I had my first experience this past weekend and was miserable. I should have allowed myself to get rid of it sooner but didn't want to. UGH!
  13. ghs5897

    We have restriction, I repeat we have restriction!

    Lucky you! I'm patiently waiting to find that sweet spot I keep hearing about. I go Friday for my 4th fill...keep you fingers crossed. :tongue:
  14. ghs5897

    4th Fill Today - Up to 6.5cc now

    That's encouraging! I'm ready to feel "not hungry". :wub: I hope to find my sweet spot soon.
  15. ghs5897

    Why is beer bad for us?

    I believe it's because of the carbination...although it's not like a coke. Hmmm...maybe the sugar content?

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