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  1. LoriBecky
    http://www.occforum.com/index.php?app=blog&module=display&section=blog&blogid=332&showentry=823 if you are new to reading my blog - please continue though the other entries... especially the linked one above...
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    Today is the one year anniversary of having my band to sleeve revision. What a year! I am at the lowest weight I've been at since... well... jr. high maybe? I feel great, and I'm not braggin' but I think I look pretty great too. I've stayed at the same weight now since Christmas and I'm happy with it. I still need to work out more and build some muscle, but as far as weight loss goes and this is the FIRST TIME in my life I have ever said this, but I'm not looking to lose any more weight! I am happy, and more importantly, I am healthy and pretty proud of myself I do love my sleeve. It allows me greater flexibility then I had with my band as far as foods I can eat, I am satisfied on very little food, I have a lot of energy and unless I'm trying to eat a bit too much, I just don't think about my sleeve very much... it is just my little shrimp stomach, it is a fabulous tool, but I'm not worrying about adjustments, if I'm too tight or too loose, or what i should order because I'm in a restaurant and don't want to get embarrassed if something gets stuck - which I did have trouble with during the last year with my band. I did love my band for a long time, but the last year, it didn't seem to love me back! If you are hesitating about a weight loss surgery, or if you have a band and you are feeling stuck or frustrated, please know there are options! I'm here to help you any way I can. I wish I had a picture to post, I should have taken one on Sunday because I was looking pretty slammin' in my sundress and sandals... I will try to take one later this week when it warms up again, right now i'm bundled up (the one thing about losing weight... I do get cold easier... that's OK - i'm up for that trade off!) Call me or email me if you have questions or want information on surgery! 1-866-376-7849 ext. 81 or lori@obesitycontrolcenter.com did I mention that I love my sleeve??
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    So, I had another very successful shopping trip to Goodwill this weekend. I got a pair of capri's, a pair of shorts, and 3 summer blouses for under $20. I also delivered another huge bag of clothes for donation. Its strange to be picking through through the clothes on the rack and see things you recognize from your closet, but in a good way! Sometimes you think, why did I hold onto this so long? Did that ACTUALLY fit me at one point? or the most common - what was I thinking? lol But anyway... its nice to donate your old clothes to a worthwhile cause, and fill your closet back up with really cute items, and a great price, I really recommend you consider this as you lose weight, don't spend too much money on clothes you won't be in for very long, and DO NOT HOLD ONTO YOUR OLD CLOTHES that are too big... not only does it take up valuable closet space, but don't give yourself an excuse to get back into them again.. stay on track and make your goal to get to or stay at a healthy weight! OK... getting off my soapbox for a moment, I realized something today as I was getting dressed. When I was heavier (aka Fat - a word i disdain!) I always felt the need to compensate for my bigger self. Just because I was fat, I refused to be frumpy. I spent a lot of time accessorizing, or more time on my hair, or just being more "put together" - because I didn't want people to think that just because I was overweight, I was lazy, or that I didn't care about my appearance, so I tried really hard to look very pulled together. As I got dressed today (its supposed to be 80ish here today) I pulled on a pair of capri's and one of my "new" summer shirts (ok... hawaiian, but that's not a bad thing, its really cute and yellow with soft blue flowers and palm frawns on it - shaddup!) I realized, I am perfectly confident to go out in just a pair of capri's, a sunny shirt, and flip flops. I even pulled my bangs away from my face and clipped them back - because I don't have to hide behind anything anymore (except my faux tan - I will be clutching my St Tropez faux tan with my dying breath - because I am an irish girl and "fish belly white" without it.) But... I do hope you see my point. I'm not hiding... i'm not disguising myself. Are you still hiding and/or disguising yourself because you aren't happy with your weight? So I ask you why the weight? Why the wait? Why did I wait so long? I love my sleeve, even more then I loved my band! If I were starting over from today, first time weight loss surgery patient, I would not pass go, would not collect my $200 and would go STRAIGHT to the sleeve, I love it, have no complaints, and zero regrets (except the waiting part!) What are you waiting for? You know how to reach me... 1-866-376-7849 ext. 81 or Lori@obesitycontrolcenter.com Summer is almost here, but more importantly, a healthier you is so ready to come out and play!
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    There is about to be a love fest up in here... so if its too hot for you, best to leave the kitchen now Really, this is all about you guys! I love it when someone has read my blog and contacts me all excited about my journey, or looking to start a new chapter in their own life. You guys are so great! I appreciate your support, enthusiasm, excitement so much! You keep me inspired to keep on keeping on, and I love being able to inspire and support you as well! If you are ready to make a change, either with a first time weight loss surgery or a rescue/revision surgery, I would love to talk to you, share my experience, give your more information, and support you on your path! email me anytime lori@obesitycontrolcenter.com or call me at 1-866-376-7849 ext. 81, I would love to help you take that next step! Oh... and my favorite super bowl commercial was probably The Farmer (so nooootttttttt GoDaddy YUCK!!! - i'd prefer another wardrobe malfunction instead! none of the commercials were as good as the Volkswagon little Darth Vader commercial - that was fabulous!) As for the half time show... bring back Santana! The post lighting malfunction was a much better game then pre black out. My favorite FB post was the XX beer buy... "I don't always use a surge protector, but if I did, it would be for the superbowl!" lol classic!
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    Reflux?

    LoriBecky commented on LoriBecky's blog entry in Lori's Blog

    I find that too, if i get too hungry that's seems to trigger something...
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    thank you i'm excited for you!
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    Fat Burner Tablets

    LoriBecky commented on raalex1's blog entry in raalex1's Blog

    I will let our supplier know - so sorry!! You can also call Gloria at 1-866-376-7849 ext. 80, she handles the Enspira stuff (along with almost everything else!)
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    oh my goodness, I tried for an hour to post my blog over at gastricsleevetalk and it kept giving me error messages, accusing me of putting links in my post (which I didn't) so i posted a rant instead and THEN... in the comments, it let me post full links to here and to my facebook page - I love our OCCForum... so much easier to post to... less frustration, and more followers anyway. exhale> ok... i'm good now :: Update :: i went back in and took out the font changes and the color and it seemed to take it - so i put IN links this time LOL - crazy train! oh... and the picture!
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    So... my daughter got married last month. It was a beautiful, intimate, very romantic and meaningful wedding. We had it at church in our smaller sanctuary - about 75 guests, we all sat at the reception tables for the wedding. My dad said a prayer. We had dancing (I got to dance with my 85 year old daddy... a treasured moment... no that's not my dad in the pictures, that's my husband!! - OK i switched up pics - that is my husband beside me and my daddy behind me) and a dessert bar and a lovely cake baked by our friend and beautiful decorations (anybody want tips about a wedding on a budget... ask me!). Our brilliant photographer donated her time to us because she loves my daughter so much... let's just say blessings abounded... everywhere you looked and even when you weren't looking... a very joyous day. One of the things I didn't have to worry about was camera angles. You all know what I'm talking about. When you aren't at your ideal weight (or are very far from it as I'd been for so long) the camera is not your friend. You try to find ways to hide behind other people, try to figure out the right angle... or just plain hide all together - you are a bobbing head from behind a group of people. That is not the case for me anymore, and I'm so thankful for my sleeve. I loved every picture, kept looking at myself like... hey - i look pretty good! I wasn't holding my breath as I scrolled through the pictures, afraid of what may be next. Now i'm not saying every picture is a keeper... they never are, but I wasn't embarrassed or ready to put any through the shredder... that's a first If you aren't where you want to be for 2013 and are ready to make a change for the better and get back on track to a healthier you... you can email me at lori@obesitycontrolcenter.com or call 1-866-376-7849 ext. 81. Whether its a first time weight loss surgery or a rescue/revision surgery - we can help! Make 2013 the year when you don't hide anymore!
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    thanks all, I had such a great experience at my daughters wedding... not worried about what angle a picture was being taken at... if i was buldging somewhere...and I totally loved my mother of the bride dress, I was able to just enjoy the day!! I'll include all that in my next blog post, plus a picture or two You all encourage me so much, you are such a blessing to me!
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    Four... no matter what language you say it in... I just fit into a pair of size FOUR jeans... yes, me! I love thrift store, bargain hunting. Its a huge thrill to me to find something that i love for less then $10. From my amazing, full length wool coat for $8.88, to my wool peacoat for $6.88 to my Ralph Lauren cords for $3.33 or my Stuart Weitzman pumps for $4.50... I love a bargin, but I have to admit, pulling those 4's off the endless jean rack and looking at them and thinking "no way" - to them sliding in and fitting me perfectly... shocker! Do I think every pair of size 4 pants will fit me... not necessarily. But I had someone tell me that my other jeans were looking too baggy on me - they were 6's... Its time to do some more shopping... I just love my sleeve!! The other nice thing about thrift store shopping... when something doesn't fit you anymore, it doesn't hurt so much because you spent so little on it, you can just put it back into the circle of life at the thrift store and find a new treasure... and it helps a good cause!! My daughter is getting married this saturday, and my son leaves for London the day after Christmas to participate in the New Years parade there... so my next week will be crazy - so my guess is, this is my last post before Christmas so... Merry Merry Christmas to everyone. Hold your loved ones close, make sure they know you love them. Be a blessing to all you come in contact with, and the best gift you can give yourself, is to help others in need! Lori 1-866-376-7849 ext. 81 lori@obesitycontrolcenter.com
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    Reflux?

    LoriBecky posted a blog entry in Lori's Blog

    As is fairly typical after a sleeve gastrectomy, I was having some reflux issues occassionally, even while using my acid blocker medication. Now remember, I'm not a doctor, but in doing some research, and from my own experience adding a probiotic to your daily intake (or like me 2 or 3 during cold/flu season) seems to have really helped this situation. From some of the literature i've read, after having a sleeve surgery, the addition of a probitoic supplement can be helpful in many ways... and it sure can't hurt! My probiotic of choice is this brand - Natrol Biobeads. super easy to swallow, very reasonably priced, and since they need no refrigeration, you can keep some with you all the time! (I get mine on Amazon on their subscribe and save so shipping is free and they ship to me automatically) I've taken probiotics for years but now I'm taking at least 1 extra during the day (again up to 3 during cold/flu season) I haven't had a cold in quite a long time and haven't had the flu in years (yes, I do get my flu shot) - but considering how many colds have gone through my house, the fact that I've steered clear of them I believe is a direct result of my diligent use of these probiotics... wish I could get my family on board! That's just my little pearl of wisdom for the day... hope everyone is ready for Christmas! My daughter gets married in 10 days so things are super hectic right now. Hope you are all taking the time to enjoy this season and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas and counting your blessings. Lori
  13. LoriBecky
    I love to hear these stories. We are so proud of your success and would love to have you send us your before and after pictures! GREAT JOB
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    great post Ana! I think we forget how sugar can take over and how easily it creeps in and doesn't want to let loose of us! I'm so proud of you for getting back on track so quickly. Such an important lesson for those of us that have been battling with our weight our whole lives... our surgery is just a tool, we still need to do the work and you a werkin it sister! good for you! Lori 1-866-376-7849 ext. 81 lori@obesitycontrolcenter.com
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    Thank you Ana! I do feel blessed by finally knowing what was causing me so much pain, and getting back to feeling better (since I look so much better!!!) Mishell - this is a decision you need to really make for YOU. I didn't tell my family about my surgery (except for my husband) until months after, because I knew I was making the right decision, and going with the right doctor. If my insurance had covered my procedure, or I'd had $20,000 to have the surgery done in the US, I still would have chosen to go to Dr. Ortiz and Obesity Control Center. You don't find better care anywhere! If you would like to speak with me, confidentially, just call me at 1-866-376-7849 ext. 81 or email lori@obesitycontrolcenter.com and I will be happy to discuss your options!
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    Someone told me they had trouble reading the red font - so i'm trying a darker tone - let me know if this is better!
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    My whole life, my goal has been to lose weight, never been satisified with where I was, always had my eye on where I was wanting to be. Today my scale sits at 135. ME!?!?!? 135. Can't be! never! I see myself as I was... when I look in the mirror, most of the time I still see "fat Lori" - I think someone that hasn't had a life long battle with the scale could never understand this! I was walking this weekend and saw a shadow on the ground. Of a slim/trim woman. I was thinking wow I'd like to look like that... then I realized... hey that is ME! ME ME ME.... it is me wearing a size 6 jeans. ME! really? YEP! I hold up the jeans, and I think they look small, but somehow when I see myself, I have a hard time wrapping my mind around the fact that those jeans... those size 6 jeans that look small when I'm holding them in my hands FIT me (sometimes a little looselyl) they fit ME... How did that happen? The sleeve from Obesity Control Center is how that happened... my rescue surgery from Dr. Ortiz has changed my life. I don't battle with food anymore. I can eat whatever I want just in much smaller quantities. I was recently diagnosed with Celiac disease, I had to have an endoscopy and colonoscopy and all kinds of fun (NOT!) tests, but the one thing my gastroenterologist was SURE of was that my sleeve was PERFECT! He said the shape and size were right, no signs of any issues with that and no ulcers. As with any US doctor, they are always a little suspicious of going to Mexico for surgery, but he said everything about it was perfect and has NOTHING to do with the celiac diagnosis. I always knew Dr. Ortiz and Dr. Martinez were wonderful surgeons, but its always nice to have that confirmed! If you are battling with your weight, battling with your band, and just want to try something else... email me at lori@obesitycontrolcenter.com or call 1-866-376-7849 ext. 81, I'd love to talk with you!
  18. LoriBecky
    Good luck Trhyans - there are a lot of good blogs here and you can also visit our forum www.occforum.com and look at the sleeve section - lots of great info Wishing you much success on your journey!
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    chew chew chew

    LoriBecky posted a blog entry in Lori's Blog

    So the last several days I've noticed that I've had a harder time eating. I know its doesn't help that my allergies are horrible and I feel like a slime manufacturer half the time - so much "gunk" - and since I have a very small stomach now, it fills up pretty easily, plus I'm sure I'm a bit swollen or irritated from the "gunk" - but I also realized, I've gotten very lazy in the chew chew chew department. My band forced me to slow down, chew my foot thoroughly, and wait between bites. The sleeve isn't that obstructive restriction, and you can get a little lazy in that department. What I'm realizing is I'm not getting in the protein that I should because when I don't chew my food thoroughly and I eat too quickly, I can't eat very much at all. Its also easy to start relying too much on those really easy to eat foods (none of which have much in the way of nutritional content!) So I'm headed back to weight loss surgery 101 which is slow down, chew your food thoroughly, and take a moment between bites. I'm hoping this will help me up my protein intake and then once I get a handle on my allergies, things will get back to normal! My weight loss has slowed down, which is exactly what I want, I'm really at the goal I had set for myself (actually a little below that) and only 3 pounds away from the goal Dr. Miranda had set for me (which I NEVER thought I'd come close to!) I just want to make sure that the little bit I can feed myself, is good, healthy food (most of the time anyway!) Have a great weekend! If you have any questions you can email lori@obesitycontrolcenter.com or call 1-866-376-7849 ext. 81
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    Great article on Comedienne and The Apprentice alum, Lisa Lampanelli and her success with her gastric sleeve surgery! http://content.usatoday.com/communities/entertainment/post/2012/09/20/comedian-apprentice-alum-lisa-lampanelli-loses-80-pounds-surgery/70000814/1#.UFzTKo1mRD4
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    Video's

    LoriBecky posted a blog entry in Lori's Blog

    There are some great patient video's on OCC's blog - if you haven't visited recently - stop by, take some time, and watch the videos... maybe you'll even see one of me http://www.obesitycontrolcenter.com/blog/
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    Want to get up to the minute news on nutrition, weight loss, supplements, and what is happening at Obesity Control Center - make sure to Like us on facebook, follow us on twitter, or view our videos on Youtube! This is the best way to stay in the "know"! There are links on our forum homepage or on www.obesitycontrolcenter.com Get involved! We want to hear from you and we really want you to hear from us! https://www.facebook.com/OCCMedicalCenter https://twitter.com/occweightloss http://www.youtube.com/user/WeightLossSurgeryOCC Join our OCC family on these fun social media sites!
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    I am in need of a favor OCC patients! I get questioned about the scars left from a sleeve or plication surgery. I have a picture of mine, but my sleeve revision is only 4 months out, so I need some of you that are more like a year out to email me a picture of your scars (or lack thereof) so I can show people that there is nothing to be concerned about! If you would be so kind to play show and tell with me by emailing me your pictures lori@obesitycontrolcenter.com - don't worry, I won't share your name or email address, just your picture! Thanks!
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    I am in need of a favor OCC patients! I get questioned about the scars left from a sleeve or plication surgery. I have a picture of mine, but my sleeve revision is only 4 months out, so I need some of you that are more like a year out to email me a picture of your scars (or lack thereof) so I can show people that there is nothing to be concerned about! If you would be so kind to play show and tell with me by emailing me your pictures lori@obesitycontrolcenter.com - don't worry, I won't share your name or email address, just your picture! Thanks!
  25. LoriBecky
    As my norweigan grandmother would have said "Uff da!". I wasn't paying attention and drank my sugar free strawberry lemonade a little too fast. OUCH! Sometimes I forget how small my little "shrimp" stomach is. It didn't feel like I was drinking that fast, but wow... that hurt! Its been a little over 4 months since I had my band removed and converted to a sleeve surgery, but I am still getting used to a much smaller stomach. When I had my band, I could drink more, a bit more quickly because it went right through my band, but now that me entire stomach is just smaller... I still forget, especially when I'm distracted! I think the discomfort is a good thing, I sure don't want to stretch out my lil shrimp stomach. Why is it that bad habits are so hard to get rid of, and good habits can be forgotten all to easily? I love my sleeve and if I want my sleeve to take care of me, I need to take care of my sleeve! I will make a point to remember this one! Hope you all have a wonderful Labor Day Weekend, be safe, stay on track, and enjoy yourselves!
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