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Can't get water in
Holy batman - Am having issues getting my water in. Yesterday my BP dropped and it took a couple of hours for it to come back. Think it might have to do with the fact I can't get much water in - I just fill up. I drink some protein shake and am full for a few hours. I drink a little water and I am full. And then today I…
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To tell or not to tell?
I am having LapBand on the 28 th. I don't quite know how friends will react to my having this surgery. I am sitting on the fence ion telling them. Should I or shouldn't I? Geri
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Whoo Hoo - T-6
Surgery - 6/28. Getting so excited. Have gotten all the ideas for things to have on hand for the next 5 weeks. Things to do and things not to do... Thanks to all of you for the suggestions, help and support... Geri
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31 pounds down -- wonder how many inches lost?
Well I promised I would take my measurements once I hit 30 pounds. I measured this evening. Started at the calf and was shocked. Continued up the body and I am totally shocked. 39 3/4 inches LOST in six months. Hubby was shocked. No wonder I put 8 pairs of pants, many blouses into the goodwill box yesterday. Lucky for me…
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How to Eat socially after LapBand - Advise needed
Hi all - I amscheduled for LapBand surgery on the 28th. Yippy YIPPY Yippy!!!!! :bigsmile: :drinker: :tongue: I am just curious how long was it before you felt you could eat out socially with family and friends? Some of my friends - not sure I am telling them I have had surgery... Jury is still out on that -especially for…
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Finally - Insurance has approved and surgery scheduled
:happy: I started the path to have LapBand surgery last November. I have alot of the Co-Morbidities except diabetes. My PC doc suggested I see my surgeon and the surgeon approved me - after a very lengthy psych eval, dietician eval, bloodwork, cardio testing. Unfortunately the Insurance company did not. They required (just…
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Unjury Vitamins?
Anyone have any comments on Opurity Band-Optimized Multi Chewable Vitamins from Unjury? I tried the Bariatric Advantage but that was disgusting.
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Waffling
Hi all. In October the doc had a come to reality meeting with me. Do something with my weight or suffer the consequences. She recommended taking to the Bariatric surgeon. I did, taked to friends who had the band, by pass and the sleeve. I started the process but insurance denied due to no medically manage weight loss for…
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Walking vs Stationary Bike
:huh: I have been told and have found several internet sites that say you burn more calories riding a stationary bike than you do walking. Does anyone have any idea why? Haven't been able to find the why yet...
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Insurance denied again
Well I officially got the FEDX package yesterday from the Insurance company. they upheld the original denial. Arrrgggghhhh - now going to go thru a 6 month medically monitored weight loss program. I think the ins company just wants to delay it hoping I will give up!!! Not gonna happen.
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Muscles - who KNEW?
I have muscles in my butt! And boy did they let me know too! Worked out in the yard for almost 4 hours - I couldn't sleep well - back, legs and especially my buttocks hurt!!! But I did do 3 of 30ds level one today and it has helped to stretch them out again. Sitting was even tough last night!!! But it is a good ache...
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Types of protein supplements do you use
Hi all. I am starting the journey and planning on AGB in late summer. My dietician says to use Whet protein shakes and powders. I have used Soy protein (Slimgenics products) for a long time. Primarily they taste decent - at least the ones we eat regularly. My question since these powders and mixes can be expensive to buy…
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First Week!!!
Down FIVE pounds - and I had a couple of challenges too! Got exercise in most of the time - it is awesome to see the 5 pound loss.
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Back on the Wagon again...
Been there done that. Trying again to lose weight. So far this site is really cool... Day 1 - successful.
