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    Four, 4, vier, fire, cuatro, chetiri, quattro, yon, quatre

    By LoriBecky

    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" - t
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sandi55's Blog

2 month anniversary

Well, this is my 1st blog ever. Yeah me. June 11 will be my 2 month anniversary for sleeve plication surgery..just thought My starting weight was 242. I am now at 194, 15 lbs were lost post surgery. Some of the positives since my journey began; I know longer use a cpap machine to sleep. Asthma has improved. I can cross my legs. I can tie my shoes. My legs dont hurt when I take a walk. Some of the negative-positives; Sweet foods make me sick, even artificially sweetened. Fast food, and mos
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Old Band Gal

The Rip van Winkle Years

You will "get" this title more as we go along. For now, let's just say it refers to the period of my life when my main focus was raising the two human beings I had produced. My concerns were minor compared to the awesome task of supporting and nurturing my daughters to adulthood. Mr. Willing was not much a part of this. In his defense, when he had said, "So, you're one of those women who doesn't want to have children?" after a night of competition disco dancing, I had answered, "Actually I'd lik
PamnLA

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SarahM's Blog

5 weeks post Plication :)

ok, Here is where I am at this point.. Down a total of 36 lbs 12 lost before surgery. I am feeling great and people are noticing the weight loss, including me I hae to admit that I am feeling a little sluggish at times but, I do notice that if I make sure to keep my fluids up my energy goes up as well.. I am able to east soft foods including salmon ( I love it) I do have to be very careful not to over eat or it is very uncomfortable, It is a learning process for sure, I am very very glad th
SarahM

SarahM

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Jen76's Blog

9 months post-op VSG

I couldn't be more pleased with the results of my sleeve surgery performed by Dr. Ortiz!!! In 2 days, I will reach my 9 month anniversary of my procedure and I have lost 161 lbs. Unbelievable...I have a new life now, and needed to give a shout out to the OCC staff for giving me my life back. I am able to go out with my daughter and play & have scheduled my first vacation with her since she was 2 years old (she's 10 now.) You better believe that I'm getting on every roller coaster my rear end
Jen76

Jen76

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Old Band Gal

Along the Road

I entered adolescence only slightly plump & very self-coscienious. We moved out of the city when I was in middle school, and between 8th grade & high school I went through a transformation without even really knowing it. As a loyal reader of the teen movie mags of the day, I constantly compared myself to Annette Funicello and Sondra Dee. They seemed so perfect, and their lives so exciting. (Side note: In case you too young to know them, Sondra Dee died at about 60. Her rumored case of
PamnLA

PamnLA

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SarahM's Blog

Two weeks since Plication :)

Ok, so 14 days since plication and I have lost 12 pounds post op and 12 pounds pre-op soo 24 total!! People are noticing already I am looking forward to starting to work out next week.. I am soo glad that I had this procedure!! I feel great.. I still struggle with mental hunger.. but even that is getting better, I am learning to do different things when I am bored, anxious etc.. other than eat which has always been my way of coping. I will keep up the posts as time goes on.. and a few picture
SarahM

SarahM

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EcMjawad1's Blog

One year and One month later

Well, it has been a very busy year post band...not only am I adjusting to my husbands death and being a widow, but also having two college age kids leaving, one for grad school, meaning this is it..I am now entering the second half of my life...and it's going to be all about me baby!! But, getting here has been an up and down journey. Two years ago after my husband passed away from a long and painful illness, my daughter went to a local MD to see about getting a band using some of the funds he l
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EcMjawad1

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Old Band Gal

Who I am and how I got here.

I am an older woman. I love that euphemistic phrase. How old is an older woman? Not young, not old, but closer to old than young. That describes me alright. I won't say how old right now, though I will give clues as I go along... if you follow me on this blog adventure long enough you will figure it out. For the time being I don't want only women of a limited age range to be able to identify with my story. I would like to be able to appeal to men as well, but I think it is uniquely a woman's st
PamnLA

PamnLA

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SarahM's Blog

9 days post Plication :)

http://<a href="http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/w2BQl7S/"> Ok, so had my surgery 10 days ago today.. On April 12th. Down 9 lbs since surgery 12 lost prior to surgery total of 21 yay!! For those of you that have your surgery coming up try not to be too nervous, the staff is great, the facility and hotels are great. The surgery is surgery so easier for some than for others but with the care at OCC you know that you are in good hands. For me after the surgery was hard, I was very
SarahM

SarahM

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maria82's Blog

five days out

Okay, I'm not sure if anyone will read this, and I guess it doesn't matter too much, I just want to keep track of how I'm feeling. If you do read this, and have any advice, I am all too willing to hear it! I had surgery on Friday, April 15th. I am finally at home, after a slow paced return, and I think I'm feeling okay. On Saturday, I had a complete breakdown, thinking I had made this HUGE mistake. I had prepared myself with all the facts, but I think I didn't prepare myself mentally. Perhaps th
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Motivational Blog

Almost half way there

My third week of my 7 week fitness challenge had some ups, and some downs. I am doing great on my fitness routine. I went to the gym twice, and have an appointment with a trainer on Thursday.The little muscles on my arms are starting to pop out (love the rowing machine) and I have achieved some of my goal levels already. I made an appointment with a trainer at my gym for a fitness test. I know that I need actual numbers to help motivate me, so this is just one more gimmick to help me stay on tr
MargieK

MargieK

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Rachael's Blog

One

So, after a lot of research and waiting, and doctor appointments I have finally had my surgery. I had been planning to start writing about it the process right away before I even went through my initial visit, but I suppose I can fill you in on the time leading up to the actual surgery in past tense, and then continue to write post surgery in present. So the beginning of my story goes like this - I haven't always been overweight, but I've almost always assumed that I was. I remember that as a
Rachael

Rachael

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CanGirl's Blog

OCC is Like going to a SPA and has much more than just WLS to offer.

In my next Blog entry I will talk about my Plication journey thus far but right now I wanted to mention some other features of the OCC that many people may not be aware of. On March 9th I had my plication surgery. While I was in the operating room my Mother spoke to Linda Martin a wonderful and beautiful nurse who works in the esthetics departments of the OCC. She and Dr.So perform non-invasive cosmetics procedures for family and patients at the OCC. So while I was in surgery my Mother, w
CanGirl

CanGirl

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babymk's Blog

waterbirds

hello! got my own place with my bestie jeri! we spent approximately 4 days looking at over a bajillion zillion areas and found some great places. found a beautiful condo 1300 sqft at a wonderful price in a safe quiet location in central vegas. i wanted to move out asap because my mother was being really shady about the whole moving out/ apartment looking thing. so she says her and fred are going to move to hawaii but i honestly believe its a bunch of bs. she said they were moving back in with fr
babymk

babymk

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Motivational Blog

Two weeks down

The second week is done and I'm slightly ahead of my goal. I only made it to the gym once but I am already feeling stronger and fitter. We had some crazy weather so I'm glad I did get all my cardio in for the week. My eating was better this past week as well, I am hoping to continue that this coming week. Usually the first couple weeks of a goal are easy, you have the motivation from a new beginning. But the following through part can be tough. I am hoping to get a day of cross county skiing in
MargieK

MargieK

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CandyJo's Blog

It's been almost a YEAR!!

One week from today will be exactly 1 year with my band!! I've been wishy washy about my goal weight all along. I've said between 135 & 145 is where I want to be. Today I weigh 150, i've been stuck here for about 2 months. I guess my goal weight is 140. With summer only a couple of months away, i'm going to increase my excercise to 5 days a week. This 10 lbs. should be gone in no time. My restriction has been great. Since day one I've only thrown up one time. It was my fault!! Took
CandyJo

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Motivational Blog

First week - still on track

I made my fitness goal for the week - did better than goal actually. And I made it to the gym twice. So far so good. I have been keeping track of my fitness hours in a Google spreadsheet, and I just finished planning out the coming week. It really helps to plan out every day, and have backup plans if something doesn't work out. My goals for week 2 include doing a little more than I did last week, and also cutting back on the sweets a little more. I need to remember my goal when I find myself at
MargieK

MargieK

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Motivational Blog

New fitness challenge

Today starts my new challenge. I was so successful the last time I did this blog last summer. Even though I don't know if anyone will read this, I was surprised how motivating it was to check in every week and report on making my goals. My target date for this new challenge is the first weekend of May. I will be seeing some family then, and I want to be healthy and fit and look great. That gives me 7 weeks, and instead of trying to do 10 hours a week of exercise, I'm going to shoot for 7 and m
MargieK

MargieK

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babymk's Blog

doing excellent

hi everybody just an update i'm still working out but not necessarily eating right.. i know...i just got an attack of the "sweet tooth" but i'm not gaining so that's good news. anyway i'm moving out on my own and lots of changes coming soon! can't wait! i'm in the process of dating and it is difficult. i feel like someone is going to get hurt. i don't want to hurt any of their feelings. they're all good guys. eh idk we'll see where this goes. oh i have to tell everybody about groupon. it's a
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babymk

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carrasco's Blog

plication surgery date 3-11-11

Hello everyone I can't wait to start my Journey at a new me. I just wanted to here from other members that have gone through what I am about to. My starting weight is 250 lbs I plan on loosing 120 lbs If all goes according to plan. I have been a little scared of having surgery In Tijuana. ANY TIPS ON WHAT TO EXPECT ANY HELP WILL BE NICE.
carrasco

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Olivia's Blog

Two days till plication!

So the days are ticking by, slowly with this whole liquid thing! I have to admit I broke down and had a meal tonight. I got a terrible sinus infection and upper respiratory infection and the lack of nutrients was really compromising my immune system. Anyway, I am feel much better now and ready to tackle the next two days of liquids only and fasting. I am supposed to fly into San Diego on Tuesday morning and have my pre op tests done Tuesday followed by surgery on Wednesday although I am pushing
oliviam

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