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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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orockz99's Blog

Bandster Hell

Hey all I am on day 12 of my 21 day Liquid Phase. I am starting this blog for some accountability. I have done pretty good so far but I have had some slip ups so far, two minor ones and one major. I did manage to get back on the band wagon so I'm happy about that. I haven't posted my experience at the OCC, it was great everyone was great, professional. Everything was clean I went by myself so I pretty much stayed in my room after surgery. I went to Camino Real, not a big fan. From what I heard o
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AngieB's Blog

Walker Tracker Challenge!

Walker Tracker Challenge. I joined a walker tracker challenge. For the most part, I needed to get some accountability for myself; To push myself to do something. I’d joined a gym, and it seemed to cause my husband some stress and unhappiness. I was very surprised by his reaction, and I realize it is not the healthiest of reactions to have to your spouse wanting to do something positive. That being said, *clears throat* I am not the picture of healthy living myself. I have PLENTY of “issues
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Pippabella's Blog

A Little History

My mom had her lap band done in Mexico (Not by OCC) on November 6, 2006. She did not have a good experience and was in pain from the second the drugs wore off. I would watch her eat, and it just seemed like so much pain. I used to tell her that if being in all that pain was the cost of losing weight, count me out. Granted she lost 53 pounds, but finally had to have the band removed (after 1 year). Seems the doctor who put the band in, nicked her stomach and a hole was created.. The band was slow
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babymk's Blog

can you fast forward

-i broke my hand. it's going to take 6 weeks to heal. i feel off a scooter, vespa, to be correct. gio was trying to teach me how to drive it while we were in miami. i got scared, stopped accelerrating in the middle of a turn and splat..i guess i landed on my hand in just that angle to cause a fracture. -other than that miami was so relaxing of course when i wasn't fighting with giovanni the clearest waters and whitest sands and the warmest weather ever! oh yes we're going back on the 11th f
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mhermanrn's Blog

I'm going to GO FOR IT!

I have done the research and have decided to GO FOR the band! I am so excited. I wish I could do it now but I need to get a passport. I figure I will be ready in January My husband wants me to take another nurse with me in case I need a "PATIENT ADVOCATE". Is anyone else going to do it in January?
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MelissaH's Blog

The beginning

i started this journey about 8 months ago, maybe a little longer. It all started with interest in a tummy tuck. You know, the woman thing, not happy with my appearance. i also have an awesome friend who offered to help me with the financial portion needed to have this surgery. i saw Dr. Proffer in late September, he is a very nice man. He gave me a bunch of information, but really pressed into me that i should be as close to my "ideal" weight as possible. i asked him questions about the lap band
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AngieB's Blog

Hair Molting

Hair Molting For the past few months, I have REALLY noticed an increase in hair molting. It is has been bothersome to the point of me using google. From all I have read, it seems that it is not uncommon to molt after surgery, sever trauma, child birth, after reaching the age of 30, crash diets, lack of protein, and a few others that I can’t think of right now. The information I found to be the most fitting and helpful was under Telogen. So, if you have noticing you are loosing hair. Google
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mhermanrn's Blog

Thinking about getting a band...

I am a 49 year old nurse who is thinking about getting a lap band. My husband has already given me the go-ahead and now I am researching everything. I was all set to make an appointment with OCC until I started reading about "PB and sliming" and started getting grossed out. I am not sure what these terms really mean and I hope someone will tell me. I hate throwing up more than anything in the world and from what I am reading, it appears that it will be a way of life. I hope someone can tell m
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AngieB's Blog

Next....

Next! I am wearing a pair of my “next size down jeans.” I am happy to say, that they fit well, and my hubby even said….”they look a little too big!” Oh how I love him! I had tried these jeans on last month and…..they fit, but were not flattering. So, I continued wearing my size 22’s. I am not one to wear something simply because I can pull it up over my hips. Nope, I am more about breathing and comfort. Let’s face it, when you are larger, to tight simply means less comfort and more p
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AngieB's Blog

Changes, oh how I love to see the changes.

Changes, oh how I love to see the changes. I am one of “those” fatties that got this way by not having the stop button. You know the type of person who could purchase a pumpkin pie for desert and by the next day the pie would be half gone. Not to mention, that I was the only person eating the pie! Yes, sad to admit it but it is true. I was the person who would buy little Debbie’s snack cakes. Hide a few boxes in my closet and put the rest in the cupboard. Eat one whole box the same day
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AngieB's Blog

This is great! 241.8

I am beside myself this morning. Let me tell you, when I stepped on the scale, it had gone down a tinny bit more 241.8. This is amazing to me! I am assuming the fill I had is really doing its job?! Seems like I am dropping weight pretty fast, more so than I thought I would. Not that I am complaining, it is surprising to me. The foods I am eating are the same as before. In the beginning my weight loss was S-L-O-W or non existent. I was pro-active about getting fills. Each month, I went
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AngieB's Blog

Lowest number yet! 242.5 Yay Baby!

Well the scale said 242.5. That my folks is the lowest number I've seen in 2 years. I am pretty sure I will be out of the 240's soon. Maybe next week.....lets hope. I could use a change of scenery. Come on 230's. I know before to long, I will be cleaning out my closet. My 22's are pretty big. Can not wait to give them to someone who needs them! What a great feeling! My husband took our son out today. It feels great to have some alone time. I don't get me time very often. I love my
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AngieB's Blog

Emotional health and wellness.

I am feeling strong emotions. Some admittedly are unhealthy. I really want to lash out and say cutting remarks. So far, I have remained silent. By keeping silent, it fuels my anger inside. What do I turn to? Food. Gosh I wish I could snap my fingers and be the picture of health. Not feel all twisted inside when things from the past surface. I get really tired of this darn onion and its layers. For example, when my mother, who by the way I love dearly, brings up Kenny and his wife, I wa
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AngieB's Blog

The number on the scale was 243.6 this morning!

The number on the scale was 243.6 this morning! The liquid phase did jump start my weight loss. I am noticing that this fill has really made an impact. Adjusting to the fill - Yesterday was a difficult day for eating. I had a non breaded filet of fish for lunch with some salad. Ended up PBing, I was able to continue eating with out incident. For supper, my husband wanted Chinese. My son and I shared, and we ordered 1 pt of combination low main and an egg roll. It was not the best choic
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AngieB's Blog

TMI and emotional issues...

This is a subject of a more serious nature. It has to do with my emotions, or lack of emotion on a subject. My mother’s best friend Edna has stage 4 lung cancer, and is going to be passing on. I feel numb, with out emotion at all toward this subject. Growing up, our family was very close to theirs. She was like a second mom to me. Having little or no emotion causes me to feel bad and closed off from her. My dear mom is very upset, and is having difficulty dealing with the change in life
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ladyhart77's Blog

My PreOp Journey

Okay.. so I have had my date for a week or so now. I am settling into that idea that this is actually happening and I am doing this! In some ways I am so excited and I can't wait until Nov. 11. I have a lot of support and I am so thankful for that! My hubby jumped right on board and my mom is very supportive, along with almost all of my family and close friends! I am sooooo lucky!! I have booked our flights (hubby is coming with me) and we have applied for our passports. I have also set up chi
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AngieB's Blog

Fill # 4 - 4 Fills in 4 months! Let this be the one!

I had canceled my fill apt and made it into a vitamin level check instead. Which I had second thoughts about doing the very day I called. Ugh! My band opened up wide and said ahhhh. So, I decided to call, and see if I could make another fill apt. Turns out they put me right back on the roster again. Worked out beautifully. I did have a fill appointment yesterday. We did not do lab work. I feel like he gave me an aggressive fill. I was thinking they would top me off, like .1 cc or maybe
AngieB

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AngieB's Blog

The science of a fill! Mad science!

Okay, so I canceled my fill apt yesterday morning. YESTERDAY!!! I swear, it was like my band opened up! Give me a break! Ugh! Here I was thinking I've reached a decent level of restriction, and the day I cancel it's like I can eat more and not feel full. Is this a joke!? Alright, now that I have that out of my system, I will say, I am looking forward to my apt tomorrow. I canceled my fill and decided to make an apt with a nurse to get my vitamin levels checked, weigh in, and basically to
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AngieB's Blog

CONTROVERSIAL TOPIC

So I was reading on LBT and came across a thread about doing your own fill/unfill in a pinch/EMERGENCY. It was actually a poll with discussion. I voted, and then took the time to read through the posts. I have to admit it was interesting banter. I am a DIY kind’a gal in most circumstance. I have done some limited reading on the topic and have discussed this subject with my family. My husband thinks it is CRAZY as does my mother. My father and I have a slightly different perspective.
AngieB

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babymk's Blog

Wedding pix

http://chelseanicoleblog.com/category/weddings/ it's under Joanna and JR's wedding. From left to right of the bridal party: My sister, ME, Mili, Joanna aka the bride, Dalon, Jenny, and Tutu. I don't know why me and my sister are always doing our own thing with wayyy too much attitude to boot! p.s. this is only a preview, the photographer hasn't released all photos yet. p.p.s i uploaded the photos to my album as well! -me and gio are going to Miami for Gio's 21st bday! -i think he's going t
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AngieB's Blog

I bought a new scale. It is a Weight Watchers scale.

I bought a new scale. It is a Weight Watchers scale. I have to say, it is nicer than my older one. When I stepped on it, I was nervous it would tell me I was heavier than the old scale. NOPE - LIGHTER! It read 246.6! Whoop! That number made me happy, considering last week I ate sweets EVERYDAY at work. Talk about a bad week for weight loss. Yikes! I am officially down 32.3 lbs! Yay me! I am relieved, and excited about the numbers going down. For a while, I was getting down hearted
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AngieB's Blog

Getting a Grip!

Well, as you may have read, I have been struggling to “Get a Grip” on the sweets. One indulgence and …. Off the deep end I dive! It’s like I have no self control over my impulses all over again. I can intend on making good choices, and then I see a tray of cookies and ADD takes over. My thoughts go to ….ooooo cookies. Yum, yum, yum, yum….ahh crud! Opps, I did it again. (play Brittney Spears song here.) So, since I have not been able to curb my impulses, I really need to try something
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