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Week Three Boot Camp
So I am in week three of boot camp, while I haven't lost a lick of weight I am feeling stronger and better. Last night was really hard, the whole group was running and I walked most of the way but I made my lap around. Then we did a million squats, ok not a million but Lord it felt like it. I might have cried at one point.…
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Starting Boot Camp tonight
So after four years of being banded I decided I better get off my big bobo and exercise because I am failing the band. The band is not failing me for sure. I am scared, excited and worried. I am going to go no matter what and have a good attitude if it kills me. I have five weeks, three times a week. I'm getting ready for…
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3 years post band surgery and gained weight ugh
So here is my confession since they say confession is good for the soul. I was banded three years ago, did great my first year but slacked off on getting fills etc because of cost. I had my gall bladder out last year and just before that a hystorectomy both were done laproscopically so i had to deflate my band a bit.…
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too tight?
So i had a fill last month, my allergies kicked in, the weather is colder and i had my gall bladder out in late September. the last two weeks I've thrown up, burp a lot when I get up and my back is hurting along my bra line. anyone else ever have this? I go for a fill today but I'm not sure I should fill or should I get a…
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gall bladder surgery in two days
I am on day two of my liquid per op diet for gall bladder removal. I have gall stones and am happy to be rid of the offensive organ. Even soup is making me sick. Why did my gall bladder go bad? Don't know. Could be a number of factors. Years of overweight, the lap band, the hormone pills, the spicey foods I love. Your…
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new to your group
Hi all, I've been banded for three years and while my success is slow I still consider it success. I wanted to jioin your group since there are so many in MFP that are against lap band or any other surgeries for weight loss. I figure this is a friendly environment to get help and support. Recently had my band deflated for…
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Karate - just started
Just started karate class this month with my son and husband. we are going three days a week, it's the american tae kwon do version. I've enjoyed it quite a bit, and having the family go has helped keep me motivated. I was worried at first since I am very overweight but after watching several other women who are about my…
