Manda87
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size ? How many have you gone down?
Manda87 replied to KayleighsMommy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Right now, only 6 months out, I have dropped one pant size (26 to 24) and a couple of shirt sizes (4x to 2x). However, with scrub pants I can wear a 2x. I guess it really just depends on where you carry your weight. -
A Question for the Female Banders
Manda87 replied to designgrrl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had my period a week before surgery. Then a couple of days after my period, I got it again and it was very heavy. It lasted for 2 weeks. I think the anesthesia had something to do with it. 4 months after my surgery, my periods are pretty normal. -
Time for a Revision??
Manda87 replied to TxChelsey's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Behaviors aren't forced. Google defines behavior as a "manner of acting or controlling yourself." No one forced you to drink with your meals. You chose to do it. You went into the Lap Band surgery knowing well enough that you won't be able to drink with your meals. So, please explain how you were forced to drink with your meals... -
How much is your final fill total?
Manda87 replied to kurby's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I have no idea how much is in my band. All I know is that I have the standard 10 cc band. How much in your band doesn't matter. Let your surgeon worry about that. :biggrin: -
Time for a Revision??
Manda87 replied to TxChelsey's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Is this a typo? Do people want to have dumping syndrome? I've heard of people having bowel movements on themselves in public. Gosh, I seriously hope that was a typo... -
Time for a Revision??
Manda87 replied to TxChelsey's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I agree. IT'S NOT MAGIC. IT'S HARD WORK! -
Please help! I'm Stalled!!
Manda87 replied to titiay30's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
If you have the money, invest in a personal trainer. Heck, I don't have the money and I did it anyway. When I'm not with my personal trainer, I do cardio. I do 15 minutes on the treadmill, 15 minutes on the elliptical, 15 minutes on the bike, and 15 minutes on the bike thingie that you sit on. In all, it's an hour of cardio. It hardly feels like it though. -
Please help! I'm Stalled!!
Manda87 replied to titiay30's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Are you exercising? Exercising is so important. Are you burning more calories than you consume? -
Time for a Revision??
Manda87 replied to TxChelsey's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I agree with everyone. You need a psychiatrist and not a surgeon. You obviously have issues with food that you need to work on. No amount of surgery is going to "fix" your mental issues with food. You're only getting angry because you know what these people are telling you is the truth. Just face the truth first. -
Bodybugg alternatives
Manda87 replied to irene2502's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have the bodybugg. I love it! With it, I can easily lose 2-3 pounds a week. Here's a deal that's going on: BodyBugg System - From Apex Fitness Group That's pretty good considering I paid over $250 for the armband and the digital display. -
6 years post op Lap Band surgery unsucessful
Manda87 replied to Brooklynborn's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Are you eating healthier and exercising? That is so important. With the band, you absorb everything. The band is just the tool, you have to work with it by eating healthier and exercising. -
Why are people having trouble with eating healthier foods?
Manda87 replied to Bryn's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I think people are more likely to take the extra time to chew junk food than healthier food because it tastes better. -
I was very nervous. I have never done anything like this or had any type of slightly major surgery. For me, it did hurt especially the port incision. I couldn't sleep in my bed for 2 weeks. I slept on the couch and the was the most comfortable place me to sleep. It will pass though. You will heal and everything will be ok!
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Starting low carb diet need suggestions
Manda87 replied to skinnygirl's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Carbs are good for you! They give you energy! Didn't you do enough dieting before being banded? Here's a list of good carbs vs. bad carbs: Good Carbs vs. Bad Carbs: How To Pick The Best Carbs For Your Diet | The Diet Channel Good carbs vs bad carbs low carb diet and foods - good carbs VS bad carbs -
Honestly, I've come to realize that I shouldn't expect the people around me to change just because I am. And I think everyone else should realize the same thing too. My mom brings home doughnuts, ice cream, little debbie treats, etc. That's her choice though, and I can't stop her. I can't expect her to change. I can't make that decision for her.
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Awwww. I'm so sorry. Hopefully, you can work with a nutritionist and a personal trainer to keep you healthy.
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anyone looking for a good pair of shoes..i FOUND em!!!!
Manda87 replied to JennaJ221's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I've read where all of those shoes that claim to tone up something are a rip-off. I suggest spending the money at a gym. -
I do mine on the stove. It really doesn't take long. It only takes a couple of minutes for scrambled eggs. Lately, I've been eating an whole wheat english muffin with microwave turkey bacon, cheese, and one egg white. It takes maybe 5 minutes to make. I toast the heck out of the english muffin so it won't get stuck.
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I think I agree with the anesthesia people. I wonder how many of us were malnourished before being banded? I wonder how many of us ate crappy junk food with no nutritional value, but didn't lose our hair? My hair is falling out too, but I really haven't noticed any bald spots.
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I am being nice. I was just telling her that her "sex hole" is called a vagina. I think everyone should know the correct terms for their body parts. :scared2:
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Sex hole? Are you serious? It's called a vagina if you didn't know. :scared2:
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Have you tried egg substitute? Lately I've been making a bacon, egg, and cheese whole wheat english muffin. A english muffin is the only type of bread that I can eat. I toast it twice though. So it's hard and I have to chew a long time, but I do really enjoy it though.
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I usually just order off the adult menu and take the rest home for lunch and possibly dinner the next day. :scared2:
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I was a fast eater. I still kind of struggle with it a bit. But once you get stuck and stuck and stuck I guess you end up "learning." Everyone in my family eats so fast! It's amazing. What I do is take a bite, put the fork down, and try to chew the hell out of it.
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WORST PERIOD of my life!!!
Manda87 replied to katyp1203's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had my period a week before surgery. Then a couple of days after, I got it again. This time it lasted for 15 days with the last 7 days being the heaviest. I think it was the anestesia.