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Topic: RE: yeppie 103 gone!
WAY TO GO!!!! THAT IS SO GREAT!!
I cannot wait to join you. I bet you are so proud of yourself, that is a huge accomplishment!!
Laura
I cannot wait to join you. I bet you are so proud of yourself, that is a huge accomplishment!!
Laura
Laura
Surgery:275/Current:146/Goal:145
I love this quote from Woody Allen...........
"I'm not afraid to die. I just don't want to be there when it happens".
Surgery:275/Current:146/Goal:145
I love this quote from Woody Allen...........
"I'm not afraid to die. I just don't want to be there when it happens".
Topic: yeppie 103 gone!
Love My RNY 07-14-2008 and Dr Fitzer and Staff!!! 
yes friend's over 1oo lbs so far!
Love My RNY 07-14-2008 and Dr Fitzer and Staff!!! 
Topic: RE: Hair Loss????
Starting about two months ago, my hair started falling out like crazy. And my hair was pretty thin to begin with. I mean I was cleaning a softball sized clump out of the shower drain almost every week! Granted, my hair is waist-length, but that's still a ton of hair to lose!
I had been taking a 5000mcg biotin supplement since right after surgery, but stopped taking it about two months ago. I don't know if that's what prompted the hair loss, but I started taking the biotin supplement again, and my hair loss has slowed. I'm still losing some, but not nearly as much. And I definitely see lots of new hair growing in.
I had been taking a 5000mcg biotin supplement since right after surgery, but stopped taking it about two months ago. I don't know if that's what prompted the hair loss, but I started taking the biotin supplement again, and my hair loss has slowed. I'm still losing some, but not nearly as much. And I definitely see lots of new hair growing in.
Topic: RE: Checking In with the 7/08rs
I had surgery on 7/3, and am currently down 77 pounds. I've been overing at 179 for a good two weeks now, but I've gotten used to that. I lose three pounds or so, then stay the same for a couple of weeks, then lose another three pounds, then stall again. Strange.
So far my labs have been excellent, and I've been doing really well with my protein. I haven't had problems with food getting "stuck" or having to yak for at least a month or two, which is nice.
My biggest struggles so far have been keeping from grazing, especially at night. At work I have a good routine down as to when I eat (I like to stay on a strict schedule food-wise). But after dinner, I'm usually feeling snacky, and nothing ever sounds good. I wind up with yogurt or an apple and peanut butter, but generally feel unsatisfied. Oh well, could be worse right?
So far my labs have been excellent, and I've been doing really well with my protein. I haven't had problems with food getting "stuck" or having to yak for at least a month or two, which is nice.
My biggest struggles so far have been keeping from grazing, especially at night. At work I have a good routine down as to when I eat (I like to stay on a strict schedule food-wise). But after dinner, I'm usually feeling snacky, and nothing ever sounds good. I wind up with yogurt or an apple and peanut butter, but generally feel unsatisfied. Oh well, could be worse right?
Topic: RE: Hair Loss????
Hi! My hair started falling outabout 3months post surgery, and is still falling out (although much less) at almost 6 months post surgery. I am in the UK and my surgeon advised me to take Zinc and Selenium if i experienced hair loss, and this seems to be helping! Hopefully it will stop soon, although like all of you I would rather be bald and thin!!!
Happy Holidays, take care xxx
Happy Holidays, take care xxx
Topic: RE: I drive myself Crazy!
I know exactly what you mean, I do the same thing plus I always feel like I am not losing enough weight.
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on 12/9/08 5:25 am
on 12/9/08 5:25 am
Topic: RE: Losing my faith in this
I had my surgery on July 31st 2008 - What a nightmare this has been although I haven't given up. I've lost NO weight but I've gained about 10 lbs. I think I went the wrong direction. What happened to me was I went 5 times for fills from my Dr. and really never got any restriction until I was at a 5cc…. THEN I told him that I felt I could eat more than I should and he went very aggressive and filled me to a 6.5. I couldn’t swallow water at his office so I went and told them and he took me into the room and took out 1cc which left the additional .5 so I was at a 5.5…. BUT…that night I was still unable to swallow water or even my spit and I called the Dr’s office first thing the next morning which was a Friday. I told the receptionist what was happening and the pain I was in and she said to wait a couple of days and it should get better. NOPE….It got worse if that is possible so by Sunday morning I called the Dr. emergency number and he said to get to the hospital asap to get completely unfilled… So I did that and what a horrible experience that was. The doctor there wasn’t real good with lapbands and totally bruised my whole stomach by probing and proding - It was a nightmare. So after all that I had to wait 3 weeks to heal. So the story continues… I go back again to the Dr. to start the process all over again. And I asked if he could at least put me back at a 5cc because I knew that was a good starting point. OH NO… He put me at a 4cc and I have absolutely NO restriction. It’s been so much of a game that I just got tired of him and his office staff. Just very very unprofessional so I have switched Dr’s. I am praying that the new Dr. can help me. I go next week and I am just so excited. This just has to work. Nothing else I've done has worked for me.
Topic: RE: Checking In with the 7/08rs
I was about to go into depression when I say the big numbers they were loosing then I realized that everyone else except for you and I are lap banders. I have lost at total of 30 lbs. My doctor tells me I am doing quite well as if I had the bypass surgery. I went for my second fill back in October and he told me I didn't need one. I was feeling guilty because I could eat food and was making meals probably twice a day. I go again on the 12th. I believe I am going to get a fill this time to see if I can lower my restriction. My portions in my opinion are out of control. Pray for me.
Topic: RE: Hair Loss????
My hair loss started a few weeks ago. I was frantic at first because I dont have very thick hair to begin with. Not to worry.. mine is actually beginning to slow down I dont have as much in the brush or in the tub drain.
Topic: Did you walk away from the dessert table?
I really thought Thanksgiving would be really hard for me, but I did pretty good. I ate a small amount of turkey, dressing and green beans. I ate a little fruit salad about 3 hours later.
I have noticed that I am eating larger portions and eating faster than I should, so I am really working on that part.
Before my surgery, I was a HUGE sweet eater. I pray that the sweet tooth remains a part of my past and not my future. I am staying away from them because I know this has been a constant battle in my life.
Next step, Christmas dinner! I guess one step at a time!
Laura
Surgery:275/Current:146/Goal:145
I love this quote from Woody Allen...........
"I'm not afraid to die. I just don't want to be there when it happens".
Surgery:275/Current:146/Goal:145
I love this quote from Woody Allen...........
"I'm not afraid to die. I just don't want to be there when it happens".
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