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mauraclegg

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  1. Question for my fellow bandsters...... Does anyone else have bad band days where it seems nothing will go through without getting stuck? I never had before, but it has happened a few times- it's annoying
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    Why did you chose the band?

    I got my band because I was scared to do a bypass - that's the truth. I had been told and read how bypass weight loss is through malabsorption.. that's not my idea of fun. I also know one woman who went septic after her bypass and almost died, and another young friend of a friend died because of bypass complications.... are they unique, probably, but 2 people within the circle of people I know is way too many people for me. I saw the commericals for the band, signed up for a seminar and promptly blew off the seminar not once but twice. Then one day it struck me that I NEEDED to do this more ME, not for anyone else. I finally went to a seminar and started my appointments. I was banded promptly 6 months later I have lost a substantial amount of weight - 85lbs - has it been easy (relatively). But I think that is because I changed my mind set when I had my band placed. Am I still an emotional eater (you betcha), but I can eat a small amount of chocolate rather than a tub of frosting. THere are foods I miss - like french fries, squishy white bread and bread in general.. but don't get me wrong - I would not change a thing that my band helps me to do. Unlike the bypass the weight loss can be slower with a band, but I will stand by the fact that it is 60% band and 40% mental. It is not about being on a "diet", but rather changing your way of thinking about food. I think using the smaller flatware and plating helps with that. The threat of puking, sliming or pb's never has deterred me - it happens and it will happen. Does it take time to get to restriction - probably - but I think if your mind is in the right place - meaning you are truly READY - then you will self impose a restriction. That is what I did from the beginning. Believe it or not my main problem these days is getting in enough calories so that I can still lose weight. People say about 1200 calories a day is good, but when you eat about a cup of food at a time that can be hard to do. I think the band is a FANTASTIC tool and I have recommended it to many people. I brag about my band. My main problem since banding is that I have some self-esteem issues... but really if that's my only problem I'll take it
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    Hmmmm - Need a Goal Weight

    I try hummingbird, I do try. Just can't see past it no matter how hard I try, but I do enjoy clothes with no w in the size and getting my bras at VS
  4. Cell phone charger, comfy pants and a book
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    Hmmmm - Need a Goal Weight

    Right now even being in a size 10 doesn't feel good because of hanging mid- section skin. I am 42 years old, and thinner than I ever remember being.
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    FFF

    right now you should be all about healing and getting your abdomen back to healthy. As far as dieting - don't think of it as dieting - think of it as change in your lifestyle. I do count calories, but I didn't start unti I was on "real food" again - and I still count now 13 months later Everyone has set backs and frustration, it's what you do it that makes your experience your own
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    Why did you chose the band?

    I chose my band for a couple reasons: 1. The bypass terrified me, while I do know a few people who have had success I am also aware of a few who have had complications up to a woman dying because of a complication (no thanks - not my cup of tea) 2. I was about 262 lbs and I felt that with the help of the band I would be able to get my bmi and scale under control. I was right on both counts - have lost over 85 lbs in about 13 months and I am still losing (slowly now) - and I feel great, look better and I am ecstatic with my band
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    Bad Band Days

    It's funny that it happens when there has been nothing to create a tighness - I wonder if it's my band telling me to chill out and eat less (lol) Well, either way - had a band band day 2 days ago, was very nice to my band yesterday and hoping to chew today... was going to get a fill next week but wondering if I should or not with my band band days compounding....
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    Lap Band Statistics

    13 months banded, 85 pounds, from a 22 to a size 10, bra size from a 44F to a 36DD. Pretty much stalled with good restriction in Feb at 183 lbs losing slightly now, down to 177 lbs. Heading for my TT in August My band and I are a great team. I love what the band has HELPED me achieve
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    Lap Band Statistics

    13 months banded, 85 pounds, from a 22 to a size 10, bra size from a 44F to a 36DD. Pretty much stalled with good restriction in Feb at 183 lbs losing slightly now, down to 177 lbs. Heading for my TT in August My band and I are a great team. I love what the band has HELPED me achieve
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    Bad Band Days

    Hope and Trish Glad I'm not the only one :-) just started happening after my 1 yr band-iversarry
  12. Question for my fellow bandsters...... Does anyone else have bad band days where it seems nothing will go through without getting stuck? I never had before, but it has happened a few times- it's annoying
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    Pasta, Rice, Potatoes...

    I have been unable to eat rice since I was banded. I was able to eat a little pasta until a few fills in: now no pasta, no rice and only a rare piece of bread.
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    The Band as a Tool

    This is an AWESOME POST!! I have tried to tell people that the band is a tool & the rest is all mental. You said it perfectly
  15. I had the same type issue and got fitted at Victoria Secret. You don't have to get naked and it is no uncomfortable at all. I have gone from a 44f ( if not bigger) to a 36 DD
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    protein

    Debora Anne There is a shake at GNC that is whey protein and it is 60g per drink - I was also hard pressed to get in that much protein a day, but the drink gives me a great headstart to 100g (which some have said is a GREAT amount to reach). I don't have the name of it on me (I am on vacation and left it home), but if you message me I will get you the name when I get back to reality. It comes in several flavors and it not bad at al
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    Tummy Tuck Scheduled

    Take care ladies. I am watching your progress to see how well u are doing My TT has been rescheduled :-( when I called the office about a fill I was told that my surgeon is moving to a new practice. He personally called me & I am going to have my TT done with the new practice - prob beginning of August. So I get to wait some more
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    protein

    23g is not too much. I have a shake that is 50g for 1 serving. The more protein the better. Put will keep u feeling full longer
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    I was bad

    I am over a year out now & I haven't been able to eat rice since the very beginning. I think it has something to do with the food expanding as rice does
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    Unfill

    Does anyone know if I will need to be unfilled before my TT and port move? I am not scheduled until the end of July and I want to get filled the week after next, but it almost seems wasteful if I will have to be unglued before
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    No BM for over a week

    I take fiber everyday. Benefiber is the best because u can mix it into anything
  22. They are legit. I have a friend who participated with this group before and is also a part of this study. I am also on my way there now to participate.
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    MyFitnessPal.com Members

    Haven't joined yet- but going to now. My UN will be mauraclegg
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    Negativity Stinks

    Maybe it's just me, but there seems to be an excess of negativity on this forum lately. Personally I come in here for the support and commradarie that is offered, but if I was no banded yet I would be scared after reading the whining and complaining. People say they didn't know about bring stuck or sliming or puking- well if u looked into it at all u would know People complaining they aren't losing weight, but they are also not counting calories or watching what they eat AT ALL. even before you have a fill u have the ability to watch what u are eating and not gorge yourself. If u hate ur band - FINE - but accept blame if u aren't working with ur band and don't blame everyone else
  25. ice for incision soreness and after my banding I found that holding a pillow on my middle helped as well. I slept in my husbands recliner for the first few days after surgery - found it was easier to get in and out of. I was told no hard candy after, but I lived on sugar free pops and fudgsicles and creamsicles

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