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mcastane

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  1. My surgery date was 02/17/10 and have lost 70 lbs! I love my band! Lots of work, but it can be done!
  2. Thank you girls! It's been a lot of hard work. It's not easy,but when you are tired of being fat and looking like a cow all the time, nothing can stop you. I really watch what I eat. I mainly try to do low carb. lots of protein! I do Zumba for excercise and I have a great support system around me.

  3. mcastane

    30 lb loss (230 lbs)

    From the album: My journey

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    50 lb loss

    From the album: My journey

  5. mcastane

    40 lb loss (220 lbs)

    From the album: My journey

  6. I went to Disneyland about 2 weeks after having my band surgery. I got on Space Mountain and had some discomfort with my port aread from the rough turns, but nothing that would cause me to feel dizzy or nausea. She may want to call her doctor as many others have said it could be something else not band related.
  7. I have been doing really well with my weight loss. I am down 35 lbs in 8 1/2 weeks post surgery. But although I work out and eat what I should eat, I feel like I have no energy. I'm always tired. Anyone else feel that or know why that could be?
  8. Thank you Spartan! That does make sense. I am taking a Multivitamin daily and extra Calcium everyday. I am definately not eating what I was eating pre-op! those old habits are out of my life. I do however think I may be undereating at times and in combination with the rapid weightloss it might be what is causing the lack of energy. I do have an appointment for a fill this wednesday, so I will let my surgeon know of this and see what he suggests. Thank you again!:thumbup:
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    Wii fit

    I own both and love them both, but I really love the Wii Active. It's a great Cardio and Strength training workout!
  10. I had to take the Magnesium Citrate today and I took it at 2pm PST and it's now 7:30pm and still nothing! am I broken? is that good? bad? any advice
  11. My surgery is also tomorrow! I am actually not nervous! I am more anxious for that time to come already! I am so ready for this journey! Good luck and God Bless!
  12. Yes, the whole bottle! I think I will do that...if it doesn't work I will call in the morning!...Thanks!
  13. My surgery is Wednesday, but I was told to do the Magnesium today and liquids tomorrow...I was told at the dr's office it would take about 15 min to work...it's been 5 hours...I am prepared to be home and not go anywhere. I have told the kids to leave one restroom cleared too...lol
  14. I bought Isopure Chocolate, Cookies and Cream and the Alpine Punch. I love the chocolate!! but I am a chocolate lover! all 3 of them are really good and like Gingran said they have up to 50 grams of Protein and no carbs or about 3 carbs for the chocolate!
  15. I have my Pre op appt this afternoon and my surgery is scheduled for the 17th, next Wednesday. I have had this cold for over a week and it's just lingering, can't seem to get rid of it. Do you think they will postpone my surgery?
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    still maintaining...a few more pounds to go!

    Wow, you look great! Amazing! what a great inspiration! thank you for posting. I get banded on 02/17/10
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    Yay! As of today...

    I have been approved as well and surgery date on Feb 17! Yikes! Pre-op on Thursday! so nervous!
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    Blogging

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    Upper GI

    I will be having an upper GI because I have been diagnosed with gastritis in the past. So some surgeons may suggest u having the test to make sure u do not have any ulcers or issues if u have constant indigestion or heartburn. They don't want surprises where they need to place the band.
  20. I completely hear your frustrations. I think it's just once again the fact that we have failed so many times in our lives that our partners seriously think that it's another bluff. Just another failed diet. My husband was really not supporting me at first for all the reasons you mentioned, but I finally said "Do you want me to live longer yes or no" Otherwise your selfishness along with this weight is going to kill me sooner than later. I have co-morbidities to go along with my weight issue. He finally is starting to be a little more supportive and will actually be going with me to my 1st consultation today. You are not alone and this website really works and there are a lot of us going throught the same issues! Congratulations on making this decision and good luck! I'm new to this website, so If there is a way to add me as a friend let me know how!
  21. AMAZING!!! You are definately an inspiration!

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