Ristina18
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What a great Thanksgiving!!! I hit WONDERLAND today! Cant ruin it with all this yummy food!
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Chili and Soups...Sliders???
Ristina18 replied to kab1278's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Chili has been a life saver for me. This is from the website theworldaccordingtoeggface.com and it is my favorite!!! You will find a lot of great recipes on her website! She had gastric bypass years ago. Shelly's Night Before Turkey Chili 1 Yellow Onion, diced 3/4 pound Ground Turkey 2 cloves Garlic, chopped 1 Tablespoon Chili powder 1 Tablespoon Ground Cumin 1/2 teaspoon Oregano Kosher Salt to taste a few twists of Black Pepper 1 (15 oz) can Chopped Tomatoes with juices 1 (15 oz) can Red Kidney Beans, drained and rinsed 1 Tablespoon Agave Syrup Hot sauce to taste Saute onion till golden. Add turkey and cook breaking up large pieces with a spoon, until it's no longer pink. Add garlic and seasonings. Cook for 1 minute. Add remaining ingredients and simmer on low for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool. Refrigerate overnight. Reheat and serve with Shelly's Spicy Yogurt Dip and a sprinkle of shredded cheese. -
go take a look at theworldaccordingtoeggface.com she has some great ideas
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I love mine! There was a little discomfort while my dr was putting it in and then the first week it took a little getting used to it but now I dont even notice it. My periods have stopped. I got mine because I was having headaches and then I found out that I was having headaches due to my high BP and high BP and BC dont mix so I got Mirena.
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Before being banded I was "regular" then after being banded it was like once every 2-3 days. I have found that if I do not eat enough "roughedge" aka salads I get "stalled Bowels." I also drinking Prune juice. The dr says that we will not go to the bathroom like we did before because we are also not eating a much foods as we were before.
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When did you really start to see the weight come off?
Ristina18 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello Everyone, I was banded on July 27, 2010; I have lost a total of 33lbs since starting the pre-op diet (beginning of June). I had my first fill of 3ccs in a 10cc band on September 13th. I have lost 2-3lbs since then but nothing more. Don’t get me wrong I am happy that I have lost that much but I guess I just figured that I should be losing the 1-2lbs a week that the dr told me about. I am exercising 3-4 times a week. I usually try to walk/run 4 miles. My eating habits are no fast food, high Protein foods, and salads. Don’t get me wrong I do give into sweets a little but I’m not over indulging in them. My question is when did you really start to notice the weight coming off. I’m thinking that maybe when I get another fill I may start to see to come off faster. -
Any ideas on how to make cottage cheese a dessert?
Ristina18 replied to kab1278's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Go take a look at theworldaccordingtoeggface.com she has a lot of good recipes. She uses ricotta cheese more but I think there are some cottage cheese recipes. -
Need more protein!
Ristina18 replied to Kierstyun2010's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I like GNC brand. What I suggest is buy a vanilla and choc and go to theworldaccordingtoeggface.com and take a look at all the different things she does with vanilla and choc. -
Hair loss - Anyone?
Ristina18 replied to Stacey627's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
my hair is already thin, and after surgery it just got worse but now that I am 2 months out I can see that new hair is coming in. My dr said its because of the surgery and weight loss. I cant afford to lose to much more. -
when did you get restriction?
Ristina18 replied to merrywait's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was banded July 27,2010 with a 10cc band and had restriction as soon as I got out of the hospital. I would "pb" if I ate to much or didnt chew food well enough. I just got 3.5cc put in and I have more of a restriction now. But I think that with one more fill I should be at my "sweet spot." My doctor said that I will probably not be able to have to much more put in because my band was already snug around my stomach when they put it in. -
So what's for dinner??
Ristina18 replied to missgypsy's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I made Shelly's Chorizo Casserole from this blog site. theworldaccordingtoeggface I have found a lot of great recipes from her. It was really easy to make and delish! I added a little cheader cheese to the top. It is high in protein with the chicken Chorizo and beans. -
no, my dr told me to drink 1%. I also enjoy soy milk.
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Anyone drop a shoe size?
Ristina18 replied to bayareanan's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was banded July 27, 2010 and I can tell that my shoes are getting to big. -
APPROVED!!! yay! how long were you out of work/school?
Ristina18 replied to babyk's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I took 2 weeks off but one would have been fine for me. Dont get me wrong I did enjoy having an extra week off to relax and figure out my new eating routine -
Had Surg Friday and need help with pain??
Ristina18 replied to Nicole74's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was banded on July 27th and had the same thing. I found that if I drank something to cold it hurt as well. Which is horrible because I love my drinks to be cold. My dr has me on Full Liquids but I am allowed to have cream of wheat which has been a life saver for me. It will get better I promise. -
any of the fruits are good my favorite is the hawanian delight and strawberry bannana. I couldnt do any of the veggies. You are just better off cooking your own sweet potatos and mushing them yourself.
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Did you cheat on pre-op liquid diet
Ristina18 replied to crystalcml's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Hello all, I started my liquid diet today and it is very hard not to cheat esp when my mom made lasagna for dinner. But I was strong and didnt. I can’t imagine doing this for two weeks but I am sure that after a couple of days it will get better. I just have to keep thinking what the end result will be. My surgery is scheduled for July 27th. GOOD LUCK to everyone! -
What Age Were You When You Got The Lap Band Surgery?
Ristina18 replied to MsFab1988's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
26 and getting banded on July 27th -
Then I had to have a Pulmonary Test-Passed that (April 28th). Then I had to schedule a Psychological Exam-May 4th. June 14th meeting with surgeon again. July 6th pick up Optifast (2 week liquid diet). July 12 EGD scheduled. July 20th 2.5 hour Nutritional class. July 22 last meeting with nutritionist and surgeon. Surgery date July 27th.
If you ever want to talk you can email me at Ristina@hotmail.com because I don’t get on this website everyday.
If you have any more questions please feel free to ask
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First on March 15th I went to a mandatory seminar, they sat down with me and went over what will happen and what to expect. Then on March 30th I met with the Surgeon for the first time, he went over everything about the surgery and had me ask questions. He sent me for a sleep study (April 22 and May 10th) (actually I had 2 done because I couldn’t sleep the first time). I also had the nutritional consult on May 10th where they ask you about your eating habits. They found out that I have acute sleep apnea.
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High BP, sleep apnea? I did not go through my PCP to get the surgery I went straight to the surgeon. But the entire time I kept my PCP up to date with everything and went and saw her every month. My insurance (and most do I think) require a 6 month program like jenny Craig or weight watchers but I just had my dr record my weight and BMI and that I was trying to loose weight and that we had talked about it every time I went in and that worked for my insurance company.
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Hello Ady,
I too have been struggling with weight loss my entire life. I had BCBS the first time I tried to get approved for the lab band and they denied me because I didn?t have the health problems now, I have Cigna and do have the health problems and it took me 5 days to get approved for surgery. I recommend calling your insurance company and finding out exactly what you need to do in order to get approved. The process is some what of a long one but I know that in the end it will be so worth it. Do you have any other health problems?
More to come it was too long?..
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I am sorry to hear that you have lost friends due to weight gain but now you can gain a lot of friends here :thumbup: I have tried to talk to her about her having it done but she says she doesnt want surgery maybe after I have it done she will realize that it could work for her too.
