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Ugh!!! Weight Gain After 3 Years Banded!!
bigtruk_us replied to talkalot1981's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
What is your band max?Where you at on your fills -
Ugh!!! Weight Gain After 3 Years Banded!!
bigtruk_us replied to talkalot1981's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Be patient.Try to stick with a diet like you were on with the band filled.Im glad you quit smoking.No breads and soda pops and heavy fat foods.Eat as clean as you can.No candy -
Ugh!!! Weight Gain After 3 Years Banded!!
bigtruk_us replied to talkalot1981's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Does your doctor know when he or she will fill it again?Normally if the band slips and they remove the liquid.They wait to let the band settle in again.Then they start the whole fill process again -
Ugh!!! Weight Gain After 3 Years Banded!!
bigtruk_us replied to talkalot1981's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Did you weigh yourself and see the numbers?If you did and it depressed you.Lets look at the whole picture.Do you look alot slimmer now than you did before the band?Do your friends still think you look good?Can you fit into your clothes? -
So the lapband is just as successful at diminishing diabetes?My friend had the roux n y done.just to get off of diabetes meds.I have never had diabetes.Im banded
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November Bandster!
bigtruk_us replied to paintertwins's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It is a tool.You have to work along side of the band.Not a magic bullet -
November Bandster!
bigtruk_us replied to paintertwins's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Feel free to ask me questions.Ill tell you this.After going through the surgery.i felt it was a piece of cake.ive had no complications.I don't always follow my fill schedule or my diet.The remarkable thing about the band.Is you can always restart your diet.Anytime. -
November Bandster!
bigtruk_us replied to paintertwins's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats to all.you are definitely working on changing your life.Change is good -
A beret?A hat?I don't know if the band can help you shrink your big head..just kidding
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That was inappropriate of your business partner.Making light of something serious as your surgery
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No Steak, Steak, Then No Steak - What The ???
bigtruk_us replied to NoMoBand's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I don't sit down and eat a big ol steak.usually a 6oz with veggies no bread or potatoes.I get most of my protein from shakes and supplements -
5 Years In- Have Had Backsliding- Need A Local Seattle Buddy/ Mentor
bigtruk_us replied to ThinnerJenepher's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
What can I say?i want to be of some help. -
Yeah..we are here to help.and ogle at profile pics..; )
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Does This Look Infected?
bigtruk_us replied to Krystle Austin's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'd rather ogle at your profile pic.beware of the kitty.ill steal your booty -
Anyone Doing The Insanity Workout?
bigtruk_us replied to bandedgirl2012's topic in Fitness & Exercise
Well hit me with it.. -
I think if I get my weight down.I always wanted to wear a pair of bikini type speedos.id have to have a large pouch on the bottom for obvious reasons..I'm a guy.beware of the kitty.i will steal your booty
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What's up y'all?I was also on that site.looking at scars..lol.i told them I had pictures of my infected ingrown toenail..lol
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You are beautiful Shelby..Destiny looking sexy..beware of the kitty.ill steal your booty
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Does This Look Infected?
bigtruk_us replied to Krystle Austin's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Ohhhhh my that is so gross.got pictures of my infected ingrown toe nail..lol -
Looking good yall..sexy lil things
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My band is filled so much.im singing up up and away in my beautiful balloon..lol.maybe that's why I was so light on the scale..just kidding
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Wants wrong with using egg beater brand eggs.Rather using regular eggs?You get more protein out of the egg beaters and less fat and cholesterol
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Eroded Band Removed After 6 Years
bigtruk_us replied to ktiggerama's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I guess I should be proud of my doctor.Barker Bariatrics in Dallas.So far its been two years and no complications so far.knock on wood.ive read a lot stories about band erosions and infections from it.I even read about a forum on self fill questions.Thats scary -
Age is only in your mind.If you have good health.then you're ahead of the game.im 46 I act like a way younger person.Always look at life as it is all new to me.My eyes are always in wonderment
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Anyone Doing The Insanity Workout?
bigtruk_us replied to bandedgirl2012's topic in Fitness & Exercise
I wish I had a copy of the insanity DVD.im too cheap and poor to buy one at full price.