sillysallysunshine
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my doctor told me specifically no straws because you can get more air than you should... I'm two weeks out from being banded and joined some old high school friends for lunch on Sunday... first time in forever the waiter brought me a water with the straw ALREADY in my drink! I almost, out of habit, started drinking, but then remembered ..and removed it.. it was actually good to have something to play with while my friends ate their meals! :confused:
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May 10-14 2010 Bandsters
sillysallysunshine replied to lisagus's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am doing much better now that I feel more like myself again!! honestly, it took about a week and a half to get here.. :cool: I am down 12 lbs since banding... I am going in for my post op on the 1st and then back to work (got a little vacation.. lol) can't wait for my first fill on the 14th! I have four incisions and three are pretty much healed.. I still have the steri-strips on the port incision. My clothes are a little looser AND my rings go on without a battle.. I love it! can't wait to start working out... I am cleared to do the elliptical for 30 minutes a day starting when I go back to work... I've been walking every night and am up to 1 mile and making it in to a family thing! :w00t: can't wait to hear how everyone is doing! -
Yogurt with only 3 carbs & 20 g protein!!!
sillysallysunshine replied to amey_idaho's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
one of my all time favorites!!! I love the Kroger Low carb yogurts! delish!! I like to add my chocolate Protein mix in with the cherry.. hardly notice it at all! ~Sally -
why do you need to shrink the liver?
sillysallysunshine replied to kurby's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This was an important question that I asked my doctor after reading about it on this forum... his answer? I have never NOT done a surgery because of a fatty liver... in fact, he went on to tell me the pre op diet is given to help you lose some weight (which is helpful for any surgery) but also so I could get used to the post op diet and way of life... all doctors are different though.... -
Weight Loss Supplements?
sillysallysunshine replied to jingleboob's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I took healthy trim for a while... it is another weight loss pill that hypes you up and you will lose a little on it...never stays off, at least for me. My doctor told me no supplements during my pre op diet.... -
May 10-14 Banders--How's it going? Share.
sillysallysunshine replied to anglov's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was banded on Friday the 14th. Today is the first day I have felt like myself since.... My incisions are healing nicely, but the gas pain is horrible. I don't really have it in the shoulder, but mostly in my chest ... I can't burp either... it goes in, but doesn't come out which just makes it worse! Any words of advice how to get the burps up? I know that it would be the cure to my ills! Yesterday I was allowed to add yogurt to my diet and man! I needed it! I haven't really been hungry (although my stomach grumbling begs to differ), but the yogurt hit home nicely. One thing I am having issues with is drinking enough Water... I am forcing it down, but I think I'm subconsciously am afraid I will gulp it down or take too big a swig. Today I did get enough and I feel a million times better. I have been walking... started with 10 minutes and tonight will be up to 15.. I am actually going to venture to the market ... with my family.... in my pajamas! LOL I have never done that, but you know what? I don't really care.. I want to get my walk in and this way we can kill two birds with one stone! I know it's early, but I have already lost 11 lbs since surgery day.. I am sure that it's because of my liquid diet, but that's okay.. it's making all the pain and discomfort worth it! -
my doctor said 1 week no swimming... we're in Arizona so it's almost a necessity of life here. haha
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what are you most looking forward to after your banded?
sillysallysunshine replied to BeautyandtheBand's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am looking forward to going to Victoria's Secret and not having to stick to the perfume section... AND not having them look at me like I just let out a rude noise!! you all know that look! LOL wish me luck.. my day is tomorrow! hootie hoooo! -
omg.. sooo flipping out here.. one more day of work and I"m done until the beginning of June! Can't wait!!
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well howdy yourself! today was tough for me too.. I couldn't seem to get enough food! I'm off on Mondays so I kept busy by cleaning.. I told the family it better stay clean too! I don't wanna be up in here recuperating in a dirty house!! lol We only got three days left my friend!!! hootie hoo!!! I am excited, but I have to admit ~ a little scared too!
I can't wait to be past this and watch the weight come off!!!!
I hope you had a great day!!!!!
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well hey there and thanks for the invitation! I'm stoked to be meeting fellow bandsters in our area! My surgery is Friday.. how's it going for you?
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Az bandsters
sillysallysunshine replied to ckesseler@hotmail.com's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm in Arizona and am scheduled to have my band put in on the 14th with Dr. Nirmul/True Results. I am totally excited to start my journey during the hottest time of the year hahaha.. -
First off, HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to you my Band Buddy!!
tongue slap your brains out.. LMAO I love it!!! We definitely made the right decision.. I am right with you.. omg.. dude.. I am getting SO excited.. 4 days and counting! what time is your surgery? or did we talk about that? LOL I have to be there at 11am and the surgery will be around 1pm. I am having it done outpatient so I will be out of the hospital before the 24 hour mark (per my Insurance..lol) unless there are any complications (knock wood that there isn't ~ for us both!!)... I am like a fat kid with cake right now.. can't contain myself.. I'm gonna have to though... I have three more days of work!!!
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last night was really tough... my boys had pizza.... chicken salad just doesn't compare when you've had pizza EVER! LOL I ate the topping off of a couple slices that no one wanted.... (yum DiGiorno) I haven't really lost much weight on this diet. Wanna hear something funny? I am a supervisor in a call center... tech support. There are over 1100 employees and 95 supervisors... Another one from our tech team sups (there are only 30 of us) is having WLS.. she's having bypass the day before me... I think it's gonna suck when people start to compare our weight loss
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oh girl! I hear you! I am an F! holy cow right? LOL three kids.. all breast fed, plus being a big girl didn't help ... I want to lose there too!! never TMI between us band buddies .. I have a feeling the convos about gas and such might be worse later! HAHAHAH
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May 10-14 2010 Bandsters
sillysallysunshine replied to lisagus's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
hiya everyone! My surgery is scheduled for Friday the 14th! woohoo!! Here's to the next steps! My preop diet hasn't been bad, 3 weeks ~ low calorie, low carb and no fats or sugar. Good luck everyone! -
my diet is kinda the same.. low fat, no carbs... I have only cheated twice.. I gave up my soda because I realize I will probably never be able to have it again anyway... I am just waiting waiting waiting! LOL where are you located? I am in AZ and it's getting hot and all I can think of is that this will be the last summer I am so uncomfortable because of my weight!! WOOHOO Go US! LOL
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Got my date!
sillysallysunshine replied to Gone4Good's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
of course!!! already accepted your request! yay!! I was hoping to find someone too! :thumbup: -
wooohooo girlie!!!! are you on a countdown like me?
I have been doing my pre op diet for about two weeks now .. my doctor only does it to ensure you are ready for the changes after.... I'm stoked! thank you for friending me.. now we can be band buddies!!!! -
I just wanted to stop by and tell you that your posts are always great! You are spot on to what I'm thinking or would have wanted to respond sometimes! I am getting my band on 5/14 and I feel better prepared because of some of your posts!!! thank you!
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Got my date!
sillysallysunshine replied to Gone4Good's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
NICE! Congrats! We have the same date!!! I'm so excited for us both!! :thumbup: -
Guess what, guys??
sillysallysunshine replied to nkitajolie's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
it's a GREAT feeling isn't it? when I got my call I looked like the cat that ate the canary! LOL Congrats and much success with everything you have planned!! :thumbup: -
Insurance Angst!
sillysallysunshine replied to LovelyLauren's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have Anthem BCBS in Arizona, but I have to tell you... the coverage (and the requirements) are based on what your employer put in their policy. My employer decided to put WLS in the plan for us to use, but a lot of employers will not or do not. I am going through True Results.. and before my first appointment they were able to verify whether or not the surgery would be covered. That being said, I got my approval within two weeks of my first appointment (once my pre-reqs) were done - and I did them as fast as I could! lol) I am scheduled for May 13th. I got to know the case manager for my employer with BCBS. She was the one that called and told me that I had been approved and in my opinion, she was awesome!!! -
Looking for May Bandsters
sillysallysunshine replied to ms.rhonda's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
My date is May 14th.. I'm beyond excited! I started my 3 week pre-op earlier this week and it really is just low carbs, no fat and no sugars.. it's been okay. My b/f is very supportive so he makes it just that much easier to stick to the diet. I am 6lbs down already! I'm in Arizona and Dr. Nirmul is my surgeon. He works through TrueResults. Anyone else using him or them? -
Smoking!!!!!!!!!
sillysallysunshine replied to porter11's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Porter! I'm gonna give you a big HOOOTIE HOOO!!! Today is my no smoking anniversary (7 months today, cold turkey) so I know how hard it is! One month is something to be very proud of.. and now it's one day at a time!! good for you!!!!! :thumbup: