Twinkles
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I swear by tracking calories. I also use Livestrong's Daily Plate. And I track every single thing that passes these lips. I think it contributes a lot to my success. I'm down 77 pounds since July 29th and I really feel that counting and being honest with everything I eat is a huge part of my success.
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I'm attending a seminar for the lap band surgery
Twinkles replied to birdylady's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats on taking the first step! It's an exciting and for many of us, an emotional journey. Wishing you the best! -
Finally!! 100 pounds gone.
Twinkles replied to Startingoverat50's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've lost what I think is quit a bit in not that much time (77 pounds and banded 7/29/10, 20 weeks out). I can tell you for me exercise is a MUST. No bones about it, I exercise like my ass is on fire and I have to to keep up this pace of weight loss. I run or get on the TreadClimber 6 days a week (3 days on, 1 day off). I've also cut out a lot of white in my diet, no breads, no Pasta, very low on the carbs and super high on the Protein. I do feel way better for it, that is for sure! -
Finally!! 100 pounds gone.
Twinkles replied to Startingoverat50's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That is so AWESOME!!! Congrats! I recently hit onederland and I'm about 23 pounds from the 100 pound lost mark, another HUGE milestone I can't wait for. So glad to hear of your success!!! -
Bariatric Advantage has good chewables too. I was taking the Flintstones and the nurse in my office said that ONE of the Bariatric Advantage multi's equals SIX Centrums. So, since I was taking Flinstones, I'm sure that number is a bit higher. So, I've switched, I take the Bariatric Advantage Multi's, Calcium and Chewable Iron, which I had feared would taste real bad, but it doesn't at all.
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Most recent posts page?
Twinkles replied to UpperWestSide's topic in Website Assistance & Suggestions
Just today, I've had that problem too. I used to click on 'View New Content' on the top right, now when I do, it is blank... Which, I'm sure there have been new posts since I logged in yesterday (and it was working). -
ONEDERLAND! - Never thought I'd see the day!
Twinkles posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This is the BEST decision of my life. This morning, I woke up, weighed myself as always and I FINALLY have a 1 in front of my weight rather than a 2! I was banded about 4.5 months ago (7/29/2010) and have lost 75 pounds now. I can no longer wear (or no longer have to wear) the W clothes and can actually buy clothes in the normal sections of the stores. YAY ME!!! -
HI EVERYBODY!! (talking like dr. nick from the simpsons)
Twinkles replied to joegar84's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi Jose! Congrats on your surgery date and good luck! It's the best decision I've ever made. -
I was taking the Flintstones and didn't mind them, however, I recently bought the Bariatric Advantage "Band" kit. The multi's are actually pretty good and has a lot more Vitamins in them then the Flintstones. But all in all, I take multi vitamins, calcium, Vitamin C and Iron, all chewables.
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I'm experiencing the same thing (banded 7/29/2010) I talked to my surgeon about it yesterday during my fill appt, he's sending me in for labs to check all my levels, I'm pretty sure everything there is okay and I'm getting about 80 grams of Protein a day. He told my I could start taking a Silica supplement. I haven't started it yet or even bought it. I take Bariatric Advantage Multivitamins and it has about 300 mg of Biotin in it. I've tried the Nioxin shampoo and I HATE it, it makes my hair feel dried out and like straw. So, I've given up on that. I will, however, be trying the Silica within the next few weeks.
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ONEDERLAND! - Never thought I'd see the day!
Twinkles replied to Twinkles's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks everyone!!! I know you will all get there and be as excited as I was today. It's a wonderful feeling that I can't wait for you all to feel!!! -
I'M IN ONEDERLAND!!!! 75 pounds gone, right along with the 200's, 20 weeks out from surgery!
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I saw your comment on my page... Good luck with getting banded. I would not regret it for the life of me.
Just remember, you have to change too, it's a tool. My outlook on food is totally different now. It has to be. It's not longer something I do out of want, but out of need.
Good luck hun!
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Saw your comment on my page. Looking for down and dirty secrets, lol, j/k. For me it is the exercise, I exercise 6 days a week and obviously reap the benefits from it! I alternate between running a couple miles a day and spending 30-60 minutes on the treadclimber.
But, I've also made HUGE diet changes. Very high protein, no breads, pasta, etc.
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My belly was bruised where they gave me injectable anticoagulant shots. I had 3 of them over the course of my hospital stay and they bruised big time. My neighbor is a flight nurse and said it is very very common to have bruising if they gave you something like heparin. There was a lot going on inside, so random bruising would kind of be expected. If you are super concerned, give your Dr a call and see what he/she has to say.
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PHEW..... I'm not the only one. My hair is falling out in clumps. I absolutely dread showering every day because what ends up at the bottom of the shower is devastating! I just went and had 9 inches chopped off my hair so that it doesn't look like so much is falling out, I figured I'll more than likely be bald in a few months anyways, may as well go shorter to slowly get used to it. lol Regarding Biotin... Do you all swallow them or break open the capsules? I'm terrified to swallow anything in fear of getting stuck. Protein is high enough, I take multi Vitamins but maybe I need to up those as I'm just taking kids chewables. I to have had some pretty quick weightloss. Just over 4 months out and I hit 70 pounds lost today.
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Do you eat peanut butter??
Twinkles replied to hokiemama's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Very few places actually sell it in person. I've only been able to order from Bell Plantation directly. That is probably your best bet. -
We were talking in the chat room yesterday about how we can no longer view profiles from there. You used to be able to click on the member in chat and view Profile, now, that just takes you to the main forum screen. Any way to fix that?
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4 months tomorrow since had the band! Have question...
Twinkles replied to Nicole74's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was banded on 7/29/10 and have been lucky to have excellent restriction since day one. My first fill wasn't until 12 weeks and I have yet to have another fill and I'm down 69 pounds. I had about 2cc's put in on surgery day and another 2cc's put in at 12 weeks. I really wish it was black and white for all of us. I've asked my Dr why it seems that I've had such good restriction when I've read about many people not having it right away. He just told me that is the way it is. I know of one person who has been banded for a good couple years, has never had a fill, excellent restriction, he has lost all his weight and has maintained goal for a year I believe. Now wouldn't that be great! -
Do you eat peanut butter??
Twinkles replied to hokiemama's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Oh... The powdered peanut butter, I believe, has been sent from heaven! It is THE BEST. I will never ever eat anything from the store again. Check out www.bellplantation.com it is some good stuff. -
Um... I'm no longer able to get into the chat room. Is it still working? Last I was able to log into it was I believe Tuesday, maybe Wednesday... I do really really miss the chat room.
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Abdominal Surgeries prior to LapBand...?
Twinkles replied to Renee1003's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've had 2 c-sections, a tubal and my gall bladder removed and I had no problem whatsoever with my lapband surgery. I was concerned too and talked to my Dr about just because I know I have mass amounts of scar tissue inside from my c-sections. My gyno, when he did my tubal, took pictures of it and said if it ever becomes a problem, it may need to be removed, so I was nervous that it would cause a problem during this surgery. However, everything was fine and there were no issues. Hope that helps ease your worries a bit! Good luck! -
What's happened to the Chat Room?
Twinkles replied to Twinkles's topic in Website Assistance & Suggestions
Here's the link to it as of a couple of days ago or if you look at the top right corner of the screen, there is a link that says Chat. http://chat.lapbandtalk.com:35555/123flashchat.swf