What makes a bandster "ewe-nique" not like the other sheep

CanMacDaddy · April 17, 2007

Ok I have been banded for only 3 weeks but I have noticed some changes other than losing weight. I was just wondering what others have experienced or new ways people are living. An example:

1) While driving in a shady part of industrial Calgary with my wife on Saturday I noticed two punks pushing drugs by the local drinking establishment. I drove over and called them to the window, while my wife dug her nails into my arm and insisted on leaving... I showed them a $50 and said could I get a Kilo of Benefibre! They asked me what that was so I told them "soluable natural fibre good for ruffage and scrubbing the blood vessels clear of plaque". They walked away.... my Quest for inexpensive Benefibre continues.

2) I found myself doing butt-crunches/clenches on the local Light Rail Transit while going to work...anyway to burn extra calories...I hope no one noticed

3) Since I have passed the magic 21 diet thing my cravings for dirty carbs have diminished totally. I also have more energy for my kids and tend to be away from the TV and outdoors alot.

Does anyone else have any benefits or ways or unique ways to live healthier?

Gaffer ~ YES i know the other benefit of weight loss for men as you have posted. God bless Mrs. Gaffer!!! (please note: that is a non-denominational God)

CanadianMacDaddy

God Bless all those affected by Virgina Tech massacre!!!

susansilver · April 17, 2007

You go with your bad self CanMan! (how do you like my hood talk?) I'm with wife about approaching drug dealers, didn't you get the band to EXTEND your life? How do you know that didn't have a gun and would have shot you for your remarks? huh???

Glad to know that things are good for you and you are doing well.

Susan

LeslieLee · April 17, 2007

LMAO oh my god and everyone elses!! that is tooo funny! Thank you CanMac for the really good laugh.

What is the magic 2i diet thing? lol and also I think I missed the other benefit of weight loss for men, but I think I can guess..

und vhat ish dis talk of hoods?? hmmmmm -=said in my best Marlena Detrick voice even though I likely did not spell her name right. I just hope someone is old enough to remember her, lol=-

Donna · April 17, 2007

MacDaddy you are too funny!! I really think you should consider a new career as a stand up comic/ talk show host! Ummm...just be careful where you do those butt clenches, would hate to see you charged with distasteful behaviour in public!!

Donna

Banded by Dr. Cobourn,

Celebrating my ONE YEAR BANDIVERSARY TOMORROW:clap2:

251/167/125 goal

susansilver · April 17, 2007

:clap2: Happy Anniversary Donna! You have done fabulously!

Susan

LeslieLee · April 17, 2007

-=sings=- Happy Bandaversary happy bandaversary happy bandaversaryyyyyy HAPPY BANDAVERSARY!!!

How has the year been for you Donna?

Donna · April 17, 2007

Awww...thanks for the well wishes "blush"! I first had weight loss surgery 20 yrs. ago when I was 9 yrs.old!! (heehee) Okay I was 26 yrs. old! At the time I weighed 260 lbs and after having my stomach stapled (VBG) I was able to lose 147 lbs. within a year and a half or so. I was able to maintain my weight pretty much at 113 lbs. for several years but the problem with the VBG was the staples start to separate and the stomach begins to stretch out again "sigh".

Last year I weighed 251 lbs. and was afraid I would not live to see my then 9 yr. old daughter grow up. I was depressed and my body was breaking down. My family doctor happened to mention a pamphlet Dr. Chris Cobourn of www.obesitysurgery.ca had sent him and I took it home to read. The cost of surgery seemed prohibitive but after several weeks I told my husband let's at least go and see him. We went for a consult and I brought my medical records showing my past weight loss surgery. I was sooo afraid that Dr. Cobourn would look at the paperwork, see that I had lost 147 lbs. only to gain it almost all back and say you are a failure! But instead he was very supportive and told me that I hadn't failed, the VBG had and that is why it was no longer performed the way it was when I had it.

Anyways we ran the tests, he was able to operate and band me and I have nothing but good things to say about Dr. Cobourn and the clinic! It wasn't a miracle cure but it has allowed me the tool to once again take control in managing this food addiction that I will always have to deal with. At times it was frustrating because it took me personally 4 fills and 4 months to reach my sweet spot and restriction. But Dr. Cobourn was always encouraging and motivating me saying we will get you to restriction and that I just had to be patient! He was my biggest cheerleader! Well he was right!! The day of surgery I weighed 251 lbs. on April 18th, 2006, and as of today I weigh 167 lbs and plan to reach 125 lbs. by the end of October at the latest. I continue to receive support from the clinic and Dr. Cobourn when I need fills or have concerns or need advice. When I needed further surgery in January of this year due to scar adhesions (the result of numerous abdominal surgeries over the years) Dr. Cobourn was there to operate again and rectify this problem for me also! I am especially grateful to only live 8 miles away from the clinic and I can't wait to go tomorrow and thank Dr. Cobourn again for helping me to feel my life is worth living again!!

Donna

Banded by Dr. Cobourn on April 18th, 2006

251/167/125 goal

becca77 · April 17, 2007

Donna thank you so much for that post. Happy bandiversary and you should be so proud of yourself. It was really encouraging to read that as I am struggling for restriction. I am 2 months out of surgery and due for my second fill soon. Thanks again.

LeslieLee · April 18, 2007

-=smiles a big smile and nods=-

Thank you Donna, your post is very inspiring in so many ways.

Gaffer · April 18, 2007

1) While driving in a shady part of industrial Calgary with my wife on Saturday I noticed two punks pushing drugs by the local drinking establishment. I drove over and called them to the window, while my wife dug her nails into my arm and insisted on leaving... I showed them a $50 and said could I get a Kilo of Benefibre! They asked me what that was so I told them "soluable natural fibre good for ruffage and scrubbing the blood vessels clear of plaque". They walked away.... my Quest for inexpensive Benefibre continues. !!!

Since you are hanging out in the questionable parts of Calgary, you must be near a costco. Go there to buy your Benefiber, they run more powder than Tony Montana. Dont deal in street benefiber, they could cut it with anything, even icing sugar.

2) I found myself doing butt-crunches/clenches on the local Light Rail Transit while going to work...anyway to burn extra calories...I hope no one noticed

I heard about this on the news. Were you the guy crushing Walnuts outside Anderson Station? My mother warned me about guys like you. :heh:

3) Since I have passed the magic 21 diet thing my cravings for dirty carbs have diminished totally. I also have more energy for my kids and tend to be away from the TV and outdoors alot.

I know what you mean, and it is great. I dont dread getting up off the floor when I have to stop the baby from eating the fern/vacuum hose/shoes/ whatever else he spots.

Gaffer ~ YES i know the other benefit of weight loss for men as you have posted. God bless Mrs. Gaffer!!! (please note: that is a non-denominational God)

Great aint it. Trust me, it only gets better. Mrs Gaffer is blessed. :rolleyes:

Other benefits I have found is that there are going to be alot more fat guy clothes in the thrift stores around Calagry these days, I just filled my 5th bag the other day. Good new... more closet space. Bad news... nothing to were and my ass crack is hanging out even more that it used to.

Andrew