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Topic: RE: Help!!
Lisa, first I congratulate you for trying to figure out what is best for you and your health. I have the band and it is a good weight loss tool. The type of surgery you select also depends on the type of eater you are. Since I am a snacker my surgeon suggest the sleeve. I promised him I would stop snacking so he said I would do ok with the band.
Rny was not an option for me because I did not have any health issues except being overweight. I didn't want to limit the absorbtion of vitamins. That was my decision before talking to the doctor. The band can be slow if you don't exercise and make yourself eat right. At least it was for me. Do your research and ask the physicians what would be best for your type of eating. Hopefully they do all types of surgery at the office you choose.
Z
Rny was not an option for me because I did not have any health issues except being overweight. I didn't want to limit the absorbtion of vitamins. That was my decision before talking to the doctor. The band can be slow if you don't exercise and make yourself eat right. At least it was for me. Do your research and ask the physicians what would be best for your type of eating. Hopefully they do all types of surgery at the office you choose.
Z
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I will succeed.
HW: 280 - LW: 190 - GW - 180
Unfilled 8/15/11 - WT: 209
1st Fill 11/29/11 - WT: 215.5 - 3cc
2/20/12 - New Goal - Get n Onederland
2nd Fill 4/26/12 - WT: 224.0 - 3cc
Z
Topic: RE: Help!!
Hi Melissa, I am in Louisville. I have not checked with Anthem, but my daughter has anthem and she is getting ready to have Lapband surgery and Anthem will pay for it. She doesn't have any other health problems, so I figure if Anthem will pay for one, they will pay for the other. I like your idea of getting road blocks out of the way. I believe that Anthem requires a 3 month supervised diet. I will be calling them tomorrow to check and see what I need to do. I am going to go talk to my GP as soon as I can get an appointment. Good Luck on your journey to a new you! I will be following as soon as I can get the approval ;).
Lisa
Lisa
Topic: RE: Help!!
I haven't had surgery yet. But i am in the process of doing my 6 months supervised diet that my insurance is making me do. But anywhoo, i am going to do the RNY myself. After researching every type of surgery and my health problems i have found that there is greater sustained weightloss with the RNY. I have every problem you have except needing a spinal stimulator. Alot of the other surgeries end up having to be redone or another type of surgery done because the one they chose didn't help them much!! I haven't even went to my surgeons office yet but i got the packet of papers that start the process because i figured that i get every road block out of my way that way i have a smooth process. I don't know what insurance you have but i would check with them to seed if they pay for weightloss surgery and what do you need to qualify for it. I have medicare(Kentucky) and they don't require a 6 months supervised diet but the company that administers Kentucky Medicare(CGS) does require one. Where are you located at? I am in eastern Ky. Knott County.
Topic: Help!!
I am a 47 yo female and weigh 250-260 pounds, I have Fibromyalgia, high blood pressure, and I suffer from several migraine headaches a month. I have been told that I need a spinal stimulator implanted in my spine and my knees are starting to really bother me. I am considering WLS and I am so totally lost trying to figure out which surgery is better for me. I am thinking about the RNY, but that is because I know 4 people personally and they are all thrilled with their decision. I don't know anyone that has had the lapband or any of the other WLSs I would love to hear from everyone about there personal experience, good or bad. I don't even know what questions to ask. Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks so much,
Lisa
Thanks so much,
Lisa
Topic: Wed, 1/18/12 - Accountability
Good Morning,
I have taken my vitamins, drank 32 oz of water working on my
so I am happy. Planned a good menu for today. Hoping not to alter it with anything that will derail me. Been popping cough drops and I think its for the sweet taste so today its not happening. I don't have a cold.
Here's my menu:
Hope all have a great day. Stick to your plan and plan to succeed.
I have taken my vitamins, drank 32 oz of water working on my
so I am happy. Planned a good menu for today. Hoping not to alter it with anything that will derail me. Been popping cough drops and I think its for the sweet taste so today its not happening. I don't have a cold.Here's my menu:
| Food Name | Amount | Unit | Cals | Fat (g) | Carbs (g) | Prot (g) | Delete |
| Total | 831 | 30.7 | 40.9 | 90.9 | |||
| Coffee, decaffeinated | fl oz coffee cup (6 fl oz) mug (8 fl oz) grams kg lb oz | 3 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | ||
| BeefJerky/Teriyaki/JackLink/1oz | serving grams kg lb oz | 80 | 1.0 | 5.0 | 14.0 | ||
| Creamer/Amaretto | serving grams kg lb oz | 35 | 1.5 | 5.0 | 0.0 | ||
| Egg, whole, boiled | cup egg extra large jumbo large medium slice small grams kg lb oz | 154 | 10.6 | 1.1 | 12.5 | ||
| TunaCreations/Sweet&Spicy | grams kg lb oz | 158 | 1.1 | 9.0 | 24.8 | ||
| WheyProtein/Strawberry | serving grams kg lb oz | 140 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 26.0 | ||
| Milk/AlmondVanUnswt/cup | serving grams kg lb oz | 35 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 1.0 | ||
| Salad dressing, KRAFT MIRACLE WHIP LIGHT Dressing | tbsp grams kg lb oz | 37 | 3.0 | 2.3 | 0.1 | ||
| Salad/AmerSaladBlend/1 1/2cup | serving grams kg lb oz | 30 | 0.0 | 6.0 | 2.0 | ||
| Dressing/BalsamicVinaigrette | serving grams kg lb oz | 100 | 9.0 | 5.0 | 0.0 | ||
| Turkey/SmokedTurkeyBreast/2slices | serving grams kg lb oz | 60 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 10.0 | ||
| Total | 831 | 30.7 | 40.9 | 90.9 |
With I will succeed.
HW: 280 - LW: 190 - GW - 180
Unfilled 8/15/11 - WT: 209
1st Fill 11/29/11 - WT: 215.5 - 3cc
2/20/12 - New Goal - Get n Onederland
2nd Fill 4/26/12 - WT: 224.0 - 3cc
Z
Topic: Tues, 1/17/12 - Accountability
Kentucky
Its a beautiful day in my goal oriented neighborhood. Hope u make yours beautiful too.
My menu is planned. Doing well with fat, it had been very high and happy with protein and carb count. Had to increase carbs but decreased fat. In this case its a win, win. What are your plans?
Don't forget ur exercise, water and vitamins. Some are easier to do than others but a little bit goes a long way.
KentuckyIts a beautiful day in my goal oriented neighborhood. Hope u make yours beautiful too.
My menu is planned. Doing well with fat, it had been very high and happy with protein and carb count. Had to increase carbs but decreased fat. In this case its a win, win. What are your plans?
| Food Name | Amount | Unit | Cals | Fat (g) | Carbs (g) | Prot (g) | Delete |
| Total | 695 | 12.6 | 39.0 | 104.5 | |||
| ChickenFF/Brookdale/2oz | serving grams kg lb oz | 250 | 2.5 | 5.0 | 50.0 | ||
| BeefJerky/Teriyaki/JackLink/1oz | serving grams kg lb oz | 80 | 1.0 | 5.0 | 14.0 | ||
| Creamer/Amaretto | serving grams kg lb oz | 35 | 1.5 | 5.0 | 0.0 | ||
| GreekYogurt/FageO%/6oz | serving grams kg lb oz | 100 | 0.0 | 7.0 | 18.0 | ||
| Relish/NoSugar/1Tbsp | serving grams kg lb oz | 0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | ||
| Sweetner/PureVia/pkg | serving grams kg lb oz | 0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | ||
| Salad dressing, KRAFT MIRACLE WHIP LIGHT Dressing | tbsp grams kg lb oz | 37 | 3.0 | 2.3 | 0.1 | ||
| Turnip greens, cooked, fat added in cooking | cup grams kg lb oz | 70 | 4.6 | 7.2 | 1.9 | ||
| Turkey/SmokedTurkeyBreast/2slices | serving grams kg lb oz | 120 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 20.0 | ||
| Coffee, decaffeinated | fl oz coffee cup (6 fl oz) mug (8 fl oz) grams kg lb oz | 3 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | ||
| PoweradeZero/32oz | serving grams kg lb oz | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | ||
| Total | 695 | 12.6 | 39.0 | 104.5 |
With I will succeed.
HW: 280 - LW: 190 - GW - 180
Unfilled 8/15/11 - WT: 209
1st Fill 11/29/11 - WT: 215.5 - 3cc
2/20/12 - New Goal - Get n Onederland
2nd Fill 4/26/12 - WT: 224.0 - 3cc
Z
Topic: Mon., 1/16/12 - Accountability
Got a late start this morning but all is well. Have you ever wondered why you want what you should not have. Answer: Just cause.
Took my vitamins today, drinking my water and will exercise tonight. I did exercise yesterday too. However green beans are not on the low carb list but they were added to my list. I have plenty other vegetables to eat. Haven't eaten them yet and may exchange them for turnip greens but just in case I'm leaving them in the menu. Here's my menu:
Hope all is going well for you. If not make it.
Z
Took my vitamins today, drinking my water and will exercise tonight. I did exercise yesterday too. However green beans are not on the low carb list but they were added to my list. I have plenty other vegetables to eat. Haven't eaten them yet and may exchange them for turnip greens but just in case I'm leaving them in the menu. Here's my menu:
| Food Name | Amount | Unit | Cals | Fat (g) | Carbs (g) | Prot (g) | Delete |
| Total | 828 | 37.6 | 35.4 | 87.0 | |||
| Egg omelet or scrambled egg | cup (about 3.4 large eggs) egg extra large egg jumbo egg large egg medium egg small egg grams kg lb oz | 288 | 21.4 | 3.5 | 20.4 | ||
| Cheese/SalsaCheddar/1slice | serving grams kg lb oz | 55 | 4.5 | 0.0 | 3.5 | ||
| Onions, sweet, raw | onion serving grams kg lb oz | 2 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 | ||
| Creamer | liter fl oz cup pint quart gallon tablespoon teaspoon | 35 | 1.5 | 5.0 | 0.0 | ||
| Coffee, decaffeinated | fl oz coffee cup (6 fl oz) mug (8 fl oz) grams kg lb oz | 3 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | ||
| Turkey/SmokedTurkeyBreast/2slices | serving grams kg lb oz | 30 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 5.0 | ||
| Pepper, raw | cup cup, chopped cup, sliced cup, strips large medium ring small grams kg lb oz | 2 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 | ||
| Tomatoes, raw | cup cup, cherry tomato cup, chopped or sliced oz, raw, yields Italian tomato cherry large whole (3" dia) medium whole (2-3/5" dia) medium slice (1/4" thick) plum tomato small whole (2-2/5" dia) thick/large slice (1/2" thick) wedge (1/4 of medium tomato) thin/small slice grape tomato grams kg lb oz | 2 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 | ||
| Milk/AlmondVanUnswt/cup | serving grams kg lb oz | 35 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 1.0 | ||
| WheyProtein/PntBtrChoc | serving grams kg lb oz | 130 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 26.0 | ||
| BeefJerky/Teriyaki/JackLink/1oz | serving grams kg lb oz | 160 | 2.0 | 10.0 | 28.0 | ||
| PoweradeZero/32oz | serving grams kg lb oz | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | ||
| Beans, green string, with onions | cup grams kg lb oz | 87 | 3.7 | 13.1 | 2.4 | ||
| Total | 828 | 37.6 | 35.4 | 87.0 |
Z
With I will succeed.
HW: 280 - LW: 190 - GW - 180
Unfilled 8/15/11 - WT: 209
1st Fill 11/29/11 - WT: 215.5 - 3cc
2/20/12 - New Goal - Get n Onederland
2nd Fill 4/26/12 - WT: 224.0 - 3cc
Z
Topic: Sun, 1/15/12 - Accountability
Afternoon All,
Today is really lookn good. Had a good breakfast, survived going out to lunch with DH and having only coffee. Here's what I'm eating today.
Vitamins taken and exercise is on the horizon.
Have a great day.
Today is really lookn good. Had a good breakfast, survived going out to lunch with DH and having only coffee. Here's what I'm eating today.
| Food Name | Amount | Unit | Cals | Fat (g) | Carbs (g) | Prot (g) | Delete |
| Total | 1,031 | 60.5 | 23.5 | 90.5 | |||
| Water, tap | cup fl oz grams kg lb oz | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | ||
| Egg omelet or scrambled egg | cup (about 3.4 large eggs) egg extra large egg jumbo egg large egg medium egg small egg grams kg lb oz | 288 | 21.4 | 3.5 | 20.4 | ||
| Cheese/SalsaCheddar/1slice | serving grams kg lb oz | 55 | 4.5 | 0.0 | 3.5 | ||
| Onions, sweet, raw | onion serving grams kg lb oz | 2 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 | ||
| Creamer | liter fl oz cup pint quart gallon tablespoon teaspoon | 35 | 1.5 | 5.0 | 0.0 | ||
| Coffee, decaffeinated | fl oz coffee cup (6 fl oz) mug (8 fl oz) grams kg lb oz | 3 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | ||
| Turkey/SmokedTurkeyBreast/2slices | serving grams kg lb oz | 30 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 5.0 | ||
| Pepper, raw | cup cup, chopped cup, sliced cup, strips large medium ring small grams kg lb oz | 2 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 | ||
| Tomatoes, raw | cup cup, cherry tomato cup, chopped or sliced oz, raw, yields Italian tomato cherry large whole (3" dia) medium whole (2-3/5" dia) medium slice (1/4" thick) plum tomato small whole (2-2/5" dia) thick/large slice (1/2" thick) wedge (1/4 of medium tomato) thin/small slice grape tomato grams kg lb oz | 2 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 | ||
| Turnip greens, cooked, fat added in cooking | cup grams kg lb oz | 70 | 4.6 | 7.2 | 1.9 | ||
| Wings/ChiliLime/3 | serving grams kg lb oz | 380 | 24.0 | 4.0 | 32.0 | ||
| Milk/AlmondVanUnswt/cup | serving grams kg lb oz | 35 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 1.0 | ||
| WheyProtein/PntBtrChoc | serving grams kg lb oz | 130 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 26.0 | ||
| Total | 1,031 | 60.5 | 23.5 | 90.5 |
Have a great day.
With I will succeed.
HW: 280 - LW: 190 - GW - 180
Unfilled 8/15/11 - WT: 209
1st Fill 11/29/11 - WT: 215.5 - 3cc
2/20/12 - New Goal - Get n Onederland
2nd Fill 4/26/12 - WT: 224.0 - 3cc
Z
Topic: RE: Meeting tonight
Great. Hope you can make it next time. Will be posting time/place for our next meeting in the next week or so.
Deb Breneman
HW: 250 SW: 240 RNY 1/25/2010 CW: 119 (22lbs below goal)
Message me to join our confidential FB group Deborah Marks Breneman and put WLS Support and I'll add you to the group. Group is "secret" so members and posts are private. [email protected]
Find out details about upcoming WLS Buddy Cruises at
http://www.facebook.com/LifeCandyTravel
HW: 250 SW: 240 RNY 1/25/2010 CW: 119 (22lbs below goal)
Message me to join our confidential FB group Deborah Marks Breneman and put WLS Support and I'll add you to the group. Group is "secret" so members and posts are private. [email protected]
Find out details about upcoming WLS Buddy Cruises at
http://www.facebook.com/LifeCandyTravel
Topic: Sat, 1/14/12 - Accountability
Had a few extra obligations today so decided to fix me a nice breakfast. I should have calculated the carbs in the potato (32), but did not. Next time it too shall pass. Anyhow felt full. Took my vitamins but have not done cardio as yet. Here's my food intake:
Need to tweak my fat intake but taking one step at a time. Have a good Saturday and a better Sunday.
| Food Name | Amount | Unit | Cals | Fat (g) | Carbs (g) | Prot (g) | Delete |
| Total | 1,214 | 75.4 | 58.0 | 75.3 | |||
| Water, tap | cup fl oz grams kg lb oz | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | ||
| Egg omelet or scrambled egg | cup (about 3.4 large eggs) egg extra large egg jumbo egg large egg medium egg small egg grams kg lb oz | 192 | 14.3 | 2.3 | 13.6 | ||
| Cheese/SalsaCheddar/1slice | serving grams kg lb oz | 110 | 9.0 | 0.0 | 7.0 | ||
| Ham/2ozpkg | serving grams kg lb oz | 90 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 10.0 | ||
| White potato | cup large (3" to 4-1/4" dia, raw) medium (2-1/4" to 3" dia, raw) small (1-3/4" to 2-1/4" dia, raw) grams kg lb oz | 173 | 4.0 | 32.3 | 2.8 | ||
| Onions, sweet, raw | onion serving grams kg lb oz | 11 | 0.0 | 2.5 | 0.3 | ||
| Wings/ChiliLime/3 | serving grams kg lb oz | 380 | 24.0 | 4.0 | 32.0 | ||
| Broccoli Slaw/4thcup | serving grams kg lb oz | 25 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 2.0 | ||
| Dressing/Coleslaw/2tbs | serving grams kg lb oz | 28 | 2.2 | 2.0 | 0.0 | ||
| Almonds | serving | 102 | 9.0 | 3.6 | 3.6 | ||
| Cashews | serving grams kg lb oz | 102 | 7.8 | 4.8 | 3.6 | ||
| PoweradeZero/32oz | serving grams kg lb oz | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | ||
| Coffee, decaffeinated | fl oz coffee cup (6 fl oz) mug (8 fl oz) grams kg lb oz | 3 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | ||
| Total | 1,214 | 75.4 | 58.0 | 75.3 |
With I will succeed.
HW: 280 - LW: 190 - GW - 180
Unfilled 8/15/11 - WT: 209
1st Fill 11/29/11 - WT: 215.5 - 3cc
2/20/12 - New Goal - Get n Onederland
2nd Fill 4/26/12 - WT: 224.0 - 3cc
Z
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