peprmentpati
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I weigh in tomorrow....soooooo nervous!!!
peprmentpati replied to theskinnyme's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Your Welcome! We all need encouragement. Congrats on being so close to onederland! How exciting! -
Also, I was told to try to take 30 min to eat your meal which should be no more than a cup in quantity. Wait 1 hour before drinking after each meal. Drink a sh*t load of h20 and do whatever exercise you can. Mind you I started at 344 and I still have about 88 more to go before I reach my goal. It's not always easy Butterfly but we all want the same results. I want to lose this weight once and for all, I want stop holding myself back in life because I'm "fat" I want to be healthy mentally and emotionally. I'm grateful for the results I've recieved but I'm struggling too! But, let's not give up!
Rebecca
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I follow my doctor's orders to a T (99.5%) of the time.
I eat 3 small meals a day and I stick to mostly protien.
Protien being 1 piece of fish, chicken, 3.5 oz. of steak, boiled shrimp, salmon, or tilapia. I haven't had any bread, fried foods, sweets, crackers, popcorn, etc.
I don't snack in between meals and I follow the time constraints: wait 30min after drinking before eating, eat slowly and chew, chew, chew. I set the timmer for everything.
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4 months post surgery.
peprmentpati commented on lapbandheater15's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
You Look Awesome! -
205lbs AFTER... compared to the last picture
peprmentpati commented on ejbrown20's gallery image in Before and After Lap Band Photos
So pretty! You look GREAT! -
Face shot july 1st day 1 of pre op diet, and yesterday 8-28-10, down 65 pounds!
peprmentpati commented on kmshea81's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
Wow!!! That's amazing! You look awesome! -
With my husband, waiting for niece's wedding to start
peprmentpati commented on phyllser's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
You look amazing! WOW! -
LOL, I'm 16 weeks out since pre-op diet and I burp all the time now! I hardly ever did before, like, hardly ever - but now it's all the time! LOL, kinda gross.
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I weigh in tomorrow....soooooo nervous!!!
peprmentpati replied to theskinnyme's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You are doing GREAT! That's a lot of hard work you are putting into making you healthy! That to me is success! This reminds me of how I feel about school and "test" anxiety, or bettter yet, "grade" anxiety. I tell myself: if I don't put in all the work I know that I COULD do and I get a poor grade - then I'll feel like SH*T. But, If I do everything I CAN do, study, do my homework, strive to understand the material...etc... and I get less than an A, well then, I've done the best I can so I'll take what I get. You could translate that into a "scale" moto... Sounds like your doing the best you can, and whatever will be, will be, right? Unlike you, I weigh in eveyday and I log it. There are sometimes that I do everything to a T, and I gain or not lose for days. The body Does whatever it needs to get by, if that means holding onto weight for a few extra days for whatever reason, it will do it. However, it doesn't always line up with the schedule we keep for ourselves, ie - your weigh-in appt. Moral of the story...you are doing GREAT!!! Keep it up!!! Everything will work out the way it's supposed to!! You will ACHIEVE success!!! God Bless, Rebecca -
Hey Jamee! How are you doing? I just got my second fill on 8/18. I had mad restriction for about 10 days, and now it feels like my band is wide open and I'm hungry as F*! This band is very interesting!!! How long do your fills/restriction last?
Rebecca
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I think that's freakin awesome! I lost 27 before surgery, but I had to in order to get the surgery - but it's what gave me the push that I needed!
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Wow! You look so pretty! How are you doing? I just looked at your stats, 51 pounds down and you just got banded? Wow, you are going to be successful!!
Rebecca
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May 2010 Bandsters--Check In!
peprmentpati replied to KidLaw's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Banded May 19th, 2010! I've lost 90.8 pounds since pre-op on May 1st. I love my Band! I have a ways to go and somedays are effortless, while others I struggle with my mind and past addiction to food. I wish everyone the best of luck and future success! Rebecca -
Lol! Thanks for the compliments! I just got my second fill and I now have restriction for the first time! I can't believe it myself?!?!?! I'm really excited and just hope and pray I make it to Goal and then maintain. I don't do anything extra special but follow the "rules" and I do go to the gym every other day. We are on our way!!!
Rebecca
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How many of you drink coffee?
peprmentpati replied to spoiltmom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I love coffee and so I still drink it. It's either one of two options for me: Hot Coffee at home, that I make, about 2 measured cups worth. I like it with cream, 2 splendas, and a splash of coffee-mate's pepperment mocha flavored cream. Or, I get a medium iced coffee from Dunkin Donuts with cream, 3 splendas and extra ice - but I don't ever drink from a straw. Coffee is so good! Yum. This process or journey rather, is lifelong, I think you can enjoy certain beverages or foods that you always did - but within limits. -
Bodybugg alternatives
peprmentpati replied to irene2502's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I got the "Go Wear Fit" and I LOVE it!!! I call it my "other band" LOL. Everyone asks me about it, but it's an awesome helper with weigh loss. You'll love it! -
I tend to take head shots to hide the weight.
peprmentpati commented on thornhillhouse's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
Don't we all? LOL - it's a trade secret!You are Beautiful! Good Luck with your journey!Rebecca -
Good Luck! I hope everything works out in your favor! I too was self-pay because my insurance is lame, lol. However, I feel extremely grateful that I am self pay, I guess my mentality is like: "I won't f* this up because I payed x amount of dollars"! Keep me posted -
Rebecca
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Hey Darlin! Thanks for the Friend request! Where are with getting the Band? I saw your pics you and your daughter are lovely!
Rebecca
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Beautiful* -
Wow! Congratulations! I LOVE My Band too! -Down 85 lbs since May 1st, 2010. -All previous health & metabolic issues have left me (pre- diabetic, sleep apnea, high BP, back pain...on and on) -I'm beginning to fall in love with myself for the first time. -My self esteem is growing everyday! I love my band and all the support of my friends, family, and this awesome online community!!! God Bless, Rebecca
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Big old shirt I use to wear this all the time when I was 416 pounds
peprmentpati commented on Ice_Prince's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
WOW! You look amazing!!! -
You Look Awesome! -
You WILL be successful! Like you said, just heal and work with the band! Good Luck!
