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I only took a week off from work, but when I returned, I was on a lift restriction for 6 weeks per my surgeon. I'm a nurse, so obviously, there's lifting involved. My co workers were awesome about being helpful and not allowing me to lift. I was so paranoid that I was going to slip my band in that immediate post op period…
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I just want to look halfway decent in a bathing suit and not like a beached whale!
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It's crazy how doctors give out such different information regarding WLS. I started out prior to surgery at over 400lbs, so obviously have a large amount to lose. I weighed all my options with my surgeon and he said ultimately it was my choice, and that many studies have shown that the average weight loss over 4 years is…
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Out of curiosity, did you have any symptoms that your band had slipped? This is always a huge fear in the back of my head. I don't know why though.
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Congrats!!! You look AWESOME!!!
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Love adding new friends to help me along this crazy journey!! Thanks for all the invites!
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Hey y'all! I'm always looking for friends on MFP to help keep me motivated and accountable! Feel free to add me!! :) Sarah
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I'm game! CW: 335 GW: 325
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Christian County here...Pana/Taylorville area!
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Hi y'all! I'm Sarah from central Illinois. Originally from the beautiful Outer Banks of N. Carolina, but I've been in Illinois since the fall of 2000. I'm married and have two children, a son who is 13, and a daughter who is 7. I work full time as a Registered Nurse, spreading my time between a busy Cardiac ICU where I…
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I'm 4 months out from Lap Band surgery, and I can't do most carbs. At all. So no bread, pasta, rice, potatoes. I've really just been sticking to high protein, low carb stuff and doing pretty well with that. I've found that I don't really miss most sweets, which is big because I always had a huge sweet tooth. I also can not…
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I had Lap Band surgery on September 24th, 2013. Prior to surgery: Highest weight: 407 lbs on my 5'6" frame Size 30/32 woman's jeans, SNUG 4XL-5XL shirts/scrubs Shoe size 12W (which is impossible to find, ladies you understand!!) High BP, high cholesterol Since surgery: 70 lbs lost, weighed in at 335 lbs today Now in size…
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That's the perfect attitude to have! Welcome! Like you, I have a significant amount of weight to lose (even more than you). I had lap band surgery in September of 2013, and while having the band helps control my portions, I still control what I put into my mouth. And with the help of MFP, it definitely keeps me in check by…
