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Topic: RE: Body Image
OK..so you have skinny arms with wings. Although I don't like my thighs or the extra skin on my belly, I developed a mantra. When I look in the mirror or down at my belly and thighs and see extra skin, I say "I may have saggy parts, but now I have a healthy heart".
Although I hated being obese, the reason I changed my life through gastric bypass were health reasons. I was 5'4" 262 lbs, diabetic, high bp, high cholesterol.
We need to learn to shut off the voices in our head ( and sometimes those 'well meaning' people) that make us insecure. I would see a counselor.
Although I hated being obese, the reason I changed my life through gastric bypass were health reasons. I was 5'4" 262 lbs, diabetic, high bp, high cholesterol.
We need to learn to shut off the voices in our head ( and sometimes those 'well meaning' people) that make us insecure. I would see a counselor.
Jen
Topic: RE: Saying hello
Hi ya Jen!
It's ok to still have issues with meat. Sometimes I still do too. The best method for me to be able to eat meat is to cook it in a Crock Pot. Chicken, pork or beef. All come out tasy and tender.
As for your weight loss...don't beat yourself up. You are doing very well.
Are you taking your vitamin/mineral suppliments? Drinking lots of water/ Crystal Lite?
Getting in your protein (even in shake form) ? Excercising?--I like to walk alot.
Post on your account blog, what you are doing. Set mini goals.
Hey..we didn't gain weight overnight. It won't come off overnight either.
Who was your surgeon? I had Dr. Kevan Mann at Portsmouth Naval. Wonderful care.
Have a great day!
It's ok to still have issues with meat. Sometimes I still do too. The best method for me to be able to eat meat is to cook it in a Crock Pot. Chicken, pork or beef. All come out tasy and tender.
As for your weight loss...don't beat yourself up. You are doing very well.
Are you taking your vitamin/mineral suppliments? Drinking lots of water/ Crystal Lite?
Getting in your protein (even in shake form) ? Excercising?--I like to walk alot.
Post on your account blog, what you are doing. Set mini goals.
Hey..we didn't gain weight overnight. It won't come off overnight either.
Who was your surgeon? I had Dr. Kevan Mann at Portsmouth Naval. Wonderful care.
Have a great day!
Jen
Topic: RE: relocating
If you go to lapband.com and type in your new zip code under "Find a Surgeon," you will get a list of qualified Lap-Band surgeons in your area. Look for the small symbol that denotes "Accepts Out of Town Patients," which identifies those of us who are happy to follow patients who have had their bands placed in other areas of the U.S. Make sure, before you leave your present location, that you get copies of your original Operation Report and any band-fill notes to help your new surgeon know how best to keep your band "running smoothly."
Good luck with your move!
Good luck with your move!
David C. Elliott, MD, FACS, FASMBS
Bariatric Surgeon & Bariatric Medical Director
Parham Doctors' Hospital
Richmond, VA
Bariatric Surgeon & Bariatric Medical Director
Parham Doctors' Hospital
Richmond, VA
Topic: RE: Leesburg, VA
I live in Leesburg - but only check in on this forum 2-3 times a year
I have a band and looking to revise to a Sleeve
I have a band and looking to revise to a Sleeve
Topic: RE: Has anyone had revision surgery with Bluepoinit?
Dr Moazzez did your Sleeve? I was told only Halmi does the revisions. I really like Moazzez.
I have an appointment with him on July 7th
I have an appointment with him on July 7th
Topic: RE: Has anyone had revision surgery with Bluepoinit?
I am in the same situation. I have a 4cc band - that filled to the max -- I have restriction -- and can't eat much at one time --- sounds good eh? well no, becasue the restriction only lasts 2 hrs and then I am hungry -- too hungry -- so when hungrry what do I do...., bottom line - I did not get the band to be hungry.
plus, when I eat - it hurts -- not like a "stuck" hurt - rather as the food is going down my esophagus is hurts. Getting stuck (which is so unpredictable) is another issue all together
I'd like to get a revision from band to sleeve -- now that AETNA covers the sleeve
doc appt is July 7th -- hope to get upper GI prior so I can see if I have a mecanical band failiure
my weight loss? -- so/so -- but still need to loose another 100 - and after 3 yrs (90%) of weight lost the 1st year I doubt the band will do it for me
plus, when I eat - it hurts -- not like a "stuck" hurt - rather as the food is going down my esophagus is hurts. Getting stuck (which is so unpredictable) is another issue all together
I'd like to get a revision from band to sleeve -- now that AETNA covers the sleeve
doc appt is July 7th -- hope to get upper GI prior so I can see if I have a mecanical band failiure
my weight loss? -- so/so -- but still need to loose another 100 - and after 3 yrs (90%) of weight lost the 1st year I doubt the band will do it for me
Topic: RE: 5 day pouch test
I have used the 5DPT and found it very useful. I wasn't really trying to determine if pouch had stretched - most folks use it as a good diet to get back on track. it replicates the gradual increases in food types after surgery; liquid, soft protein to regular protein. What I found it that it puts you back in touch with your pouch. I was not really feeling the fullness because I was eating too much "slider foods." BY the last day of the diet you really feel that fullness you felt after surgery. And the receipes in the book are very good. So I recommend you give it a try.
BJ
BJ
Topic: RE: Monday on track check in
hey guys! ..just checkin' in after a long monday at work. hope everyone had a great weekend. mine was sooo busy, but sooo fun. busy week ahead, getting ready for my daughter's graduation on saturday and party on sunday.
today:
24oz Coffee (made w/splenda) ..im down to 3 pkts of splenda now (from 8!!)
16.9oz Plain Water
Fiber One Bar, Small Banana, Moz Cheese Stick
33.8oz Plain Water
4oz Cottage Cheese w/ 1/4 Canteloupe, 3oz Grilled Chicken Strips
16.9oz Plain Water
2 pks Quaker High Fiber Oatmeal (Cinnamon Swirl)
16.9oz Crystal Light
1/4 cup cooked Carrots, 2 strips Honey BBQ Chicken, 1/2 cup Watermelon
it always looks like alot when i write it down, but its very high protein, low carb, low calorie...i eat about every 3 hours.
i will admit a guilty pleasure today. one of our clients brought freshly baked, still warm in the pan brownies with peanutbutter chips. i had a small piece, about the size of a tube of lipstick. YUM!
will try checkin' in tomorrow..have a good one!
-hugs-
dawn
today:
24oz Coffee (made w/splenda) ..im down to 3 pkts of splenda now (from 8!!)
16.9oz Plain Water
Fiber One Bar, Small Banana, Moz Cheese Stick
33.8oz Plain Water
4oz Cottage Cheese w/ 1/4 Canteloupe, 3oz Grilled Chicken Strips
16.9oz Plain Water
2 pks Quaker High Fiber Oatmeal (Cinnamon Swirl)
16.9oz Crystal Light
1/4 cup cooked Carrots, 2 strips Honey BBQ Chicken, 1/2 cup Watermelon
it always looks like alot when i write it down, but its very high protein, low carb, low calorie...i eat about every 3 hours.
i will admit a guilty pleasure today. one of our clients brought freshly baked, still warm in the pan brownies with peanutbutter chips. i had a small piece, about the size of a tube of lipstick. YUM!
will try checkin' in tomorrow..have a good one!
-hugs-
dawn
Topic: RE: relocating
What part of va are u moving to? There is a bariatric group in winchester, va and my group is in vienna, va. Hope this helps, Vicky
Topic: RE: Dr Hazem Elariny
Dr elariny did my vsg and I loved him. I didnt have a revision but it my understanding that his does alot of these.
Vicky
Vicky
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