asteenho
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Any June Bandsters???
asteenho replied to candy rain's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
3lbs is good! way better than nothing! keep up the great work!:biggrin: -
Any June Bandsters???
asteenho replied to candy rain's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I feel the exact same way!! One minute excited, the next scared! I'm getting banded on June 11th! CRAZY! Trying to eat as much Protein as possible right now!!! Allie- Illinois :wink2: -
From the album: Pre Surgery!
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From the album: Pre Surgery!
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From the album: Pre Surgery!
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From the album: Pre Surgery!
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From the album: Pre Surgery!
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you look great! now that you are 100lbs down, what do you notice youre doing differently? Making better food choices? exercising more? is it easier because you feel hungry less often? do you feel like your portion sizes are smaller? thanks! i guess i'm just looking for what to expect. Im having surgery in 2 weeks!
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Any June Bandsters???
asteenho replied to candy rain's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I cant believe i am 3.5 weeks away! of course i have a mix of emotions, but i'm ready!! My pre-op diet is 10 days, just low carb and high protein!! we can do this! -
I meet with a behavioral psychologist on a regular basis who works with the doctors who ready us for the gastric procedures. Today I meet with him, Dr Peterson, and I was in a bit of funk. I've not been eating well, and I know i feel different. Turns out that I've gained a few pounds, which actually only motivates me more. I almost felt like he was a bit disappointed. I know he wasn't, maybe I was just projecting. All this is, is motivation for me to get back on schedule, back on track, and push through. I'm ready for the surgery. I know that it's the right decision, I just need to stay motivated, and continue to make wise decisions! 3 weeks away!!!
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thank you! i know i'm not a quitter, and I know this is just the beginning of a very hard road!
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I have a long road ahead of me, but reading other people's blogs on here is really encouraging. I have yet to be put on the pre-op diet, but have my appt. next week. I also have pre-op testing next week. It hasn't really hit me, but I'm sure when it does I'll be mess of emotions. I just recently got all of my insurance figured out. It's covered 100% which is a HUGE blessing. I just have to pay my $100 deductible. I feel very lucky. I'm down 10lbs since the beginning of the year, which is better than nothing, but still want to try to lose more. Baby steps! I know I'll be in for a rude awakening when they put me on the pre-op diet, but I know I can do it! On another note, my family is having a hard time being supportive. My brother told me the other day that the lap band is for "quitters". How harsh? He has no idea! This coming from an overweight guy who should contemplate the surgery too!! Are your families supportive? I would love to hear stories of how you've dealt with these problems!
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congrats! you look fantastic! what was your starting weight? -
I was really nervous going to my final class, mostly because of the contents of my pre-op diet. It sounds stupid, but it's honest. A little back ground info on me and my surgery. I'm a registered nurse, and work at a great hospital downtown Chicago. I'm having my surgery done at this great institute by an awesome doctor. So, I feel really prepared, and my conscience is clear related to my doctor and hospital. I trust this place, which I think can be half the battle. So in all, i feel very prepared, and very blessed. So I went to this class very curious. I was curious about whether or not I had lost weight (because we always have to weigh in) and I was curious about the diet. It was a good day! I had lost 9 more pounds!!! The diet also isn't as bad as some that I have heard. They basically want me to do the atkins diet, HIGH protein, low carbs. Totally doable. I feel great lately, been walking tons, and talking to friends who are very supportive about the surgery. I'm in a good place. next task: figure out my insurance related to my leave of absence!
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hi! i was just curious, I too am a nurse, and with our heavy work load, how long did you take off work, and was it enough? too much? I was thinking 2 weeks, but after reading some stories, I'm thinking i might need longer? what worked for you?
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I can handle a little sagging skin, but i was just curious of what to expect. How long did it take you to lose that much weight, and did you feel like you were starving yourself (maybe in the beginning you did, but how is it now?) Now that you are further out from the surgery do you feel fuller quicker? Im just curious about everything lol! thanks for any advice or insight!
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I work at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, So i'm going to a Dr here, Dr A. Nagle. I am excited, but also nervous! its going to rock my world!
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I started a group for those of us getting banded this summer. I know we all need encouragement in one way or another. This way we can share advice a pics!! go here! LAP-BAND :smile2:
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Any June Bandsters???
asteenho replied to candy rain's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My date is June 11th. I'm anxious and nervous and all of the above. I'm mostly curious as to how I will feel, and what my results will be like!! -
To Tell or Not to Tell?
asteenho replied to 2beskinny's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I told all my coworkers, and my immediate family knows. It's not a secret, but it's not the first thing i'm going to tell others, either. -
You look great! I'm getting banded June 11th! How old are you? I'm 25, and I'm concerned with sagging skin.