Noturningback15
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I was able to get the bar down to ride a roller coaster for the first time since high school! The last time I had to get off in shame because it would not snap...
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I tried jumping rope today at the gym and managed to get 7 out of 20 jumps all the way around! LOL! Goal for tomorrow 10!
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Dr. Oz about WLS Monday
Noturningback15 replied to 123crod's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think they were trying to give examples of different stages of the process and didn't explain it clearly. When the other lady got ready to go I heard her say that is for the soft food stage...and Dr. Oz was like okay...lol! -
FOOD ADDICTIONS on the OWN OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK
Noturningback15 replied to 54Shirley's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I found it to be pretty interesting. I will be watching this season. It was kind of funny and weird all at the same time to have the bulimic counselor lady mixed in with a group of fat people! Her worst nightmare! It seems as though this would hinder her progress because she will look at them everyday and think I don't want to end up like them...IJS... -
I just always thought of it as my stomach was angry for having surgery and being blowed up with gas! It was mad for being on liquids for so many days as well! I didn't get hungry until almost 2 weeks after surgery because my gas stuck around for awhile and I always felt full and bloated.
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I just started a blog for accountability.....check it out and follow if you have one and I will follow yours!..http://noturningback11.blogspot.com/
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Just made it under 200...exciting!!
Noturningback15 replied to keeping the faith's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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Interesting Comment made on Dr. Oz show yesterday re: Insurance
Noturningback15 replied to slm2007's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I heard that as well and was thinking that's not accurate....the part about if you are not happy with it was true but if you are having serious medical problems or it's been a few years and you have not lost any weight they will pay for it to be removed. -
I lost 5 pounds last week and I am going for another 3 this week! Then I will be back were I was before vacation a few weeks ago....
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You are looking great! I am trying my best to get out of the 3's! April will be the month! I gained about 8 pounds over a vacation....I have lost 5 of it last week and I am going to try to get the rest off this week. I hope all is well with you!
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Do you have acid reflux? I noticed when my reflux is acting up my band is extra tight and very uncomfortable. I would do a day or two of just liquids like someone else said to reduce the swelling.
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Why......
Noturningback15 replied to gotmyeyeontheprize's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have lost about the same amount of weight and started in a size 30 pants and now in a size 20 but I mostly do leg work at the gym (elliptical and bike). My tops are still very large compared to my lower body. I went from a 34/36 top to a 26/28 now. Like your belly getting in the way my arms prevent me from getting in shirts that I could wear if I had normal size arms because the shirt fits everywhere else but the arms! I know its frustrating but eventually we will get there. I am getting my arms reduced when I get close to my goal though. -
Getting under 300 has been very hard for me. I have been trying for the past 3 months to get under 300 and I am stil going at it. I feel good about this month though because I decided to cut more carbs out my diet and I lost 5 pounds last week after a gain while being on vacation. I am going to try to do a repeat this week and see will it put me closer to 299! I think the key is switching up our diet after a few months of the same thing if you hit a stall. I am being very realistic about losing over 150 or 200 pounds. I have noticed that most people that start around 400 end up around 240 to 260's. I would consider that successful for the band because it is more than the 50% of excess weight that is expected for the band. I changed my personal goal to around 220 and if I get to the 199 that the doctor set for me than great! I wish you well!
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Late Night Eating....can you or is it a no-no for you?
Noturningback15 replied to barbie1978's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I cannot eat after 9pm. I think maybe a few times my band had mercy on me while I was out with friends. I was just discussing this with my sis last night. -
Wow, it seems like you got a lot going on right now! I am sorry about your mom passing:( It's been a little over 3 years since my mom left and it feels like yesterday! I know I promised her I will get my health in check so I am going to follow thru no matter how hard it gets. I hope things get easier for you and I wish you well!
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What size band do you have?
Noturningback15 replied to mikalaoflv's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I have an 10 cc band. I was 360 on surgery day. I have great restriction now and battling eating just because. I lost 5 pounds this week after a gain while on vacation. I actually followed the rules and worked out for 3 days so far this week. I know if I continue to follow the rules I will be much further along than I am now. My goal has changed from 199 to 220 to 240 range. Good luck! -
The Easy Way Out
Noturningback15 replied to stateofzen's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I agree and most of all they don't want you to feel proud of your accomplishments because you had help. They don't think you deserve any "you look good" or "congrats". People in general want you to stuggle in life period. It's been like that forever. You get mad props when you struggle and succeed but you get looked down on if you have some type of assistance. What they don't understand that this is a struggle everyday for some people "hince my 8 pound weight gain over the past couple of weeks" -
Drinking before and after eating
Noturningback15 replied to stleochic's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I drink up until my meals but I wait a full hour after I eat to drink anything. I found out though if I drink something really cold before my meals it makes my band tighter so I let it get almost room temp before I drink it. -
Yes, over my one year of being banded I averaged 1 pound a week....I will take it though because it's better than nothing. I just hope to lose that 1 pound a week over this next year and that will put me almost at goal. I figured it would take me 2 to 3 years to get to goal anyways. I had a small setback on vacations but I am back on the grind this week! Wish you well and keep your head up!
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It's different for everyone but you may get some good restriction sooner than most with getting 5cc's on your first fill. It took me 7 months before I got to 5 or more cc's in my band. I am at 7.3cc's now and feeling pretty good with it. I don't get hungry unless it's been more than 4 or 5 hours between meals and some days I don't get hungry at all.
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Do you weigh-in daily? weekly? monthly?
Noturningback15 replied to hmm33502's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am addicted to weighing myself daily!!!!!! I wish I could stop but I can't! I may have to give my scale to my neighbor and tell her to bring it over to me once a week or something lol! Congrats on your weight loss! -
My reflux just started back up again yesterday and it was because I made some homemade chicken tortilla Soup....man I wish I could eat stuff like that without issues! It probably would have been okay but I have been off my Prevacid for a few weeks now. They ae so expensive but it's time for a refill.
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Non-Scale Victory! I went to SeaWorld last week and was able to get the bar down to ride the roller coaster! Woo hoo! Last time I tried a ride at a park I was humiliated because the bar would not snap and I had to get off!