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  3. HCG

    in Gastric Band Support & Discussion

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    My Husband has been on it and lost 30 pounds in 6 weeks. He wasn't super overweight just 30 lbs too much. I tried it for a week and I have to say I was starving! You can only eat 500-700 calories and its very strict. I could do it. Basically no fat, dairy,you can't mix certain veggies. My husband has amazing discipline and he basically would eat

    1/2 protein bullet in the morning

    1/2 protein bullet for lunch

    1 apple

    1 cup of strawberries

    5 oz of lean meat or fish for dinner with

    cherry tomatoes

    cucumbers

    2 pieces of Melba toast

    That was it.

    He loves the diet. I don't know how he does it. It does work if you follow it. Its just not something I think most of us can stick to for ever.

    Maytee

  6. Bodybugg

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    I have to say it's pretty amazing! I have burned 2200 calories and I have eaten 1500 calories. It says I will lose 1.5 pound in a week if I follow this program.

    No special food just counting your food intake and the Bodybugg tells you how many you have burned in a day. It's so cool and like some of you have said a great motivator.

    They are on sale at 24fitness for 199.00 the bodybugg site sells them for over 300 this is a great deal!

    Check it out!!!!!!!

    I will keep you posted how well it works.

    Maytee

  7. Bodybugg

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    I have one now and I have had it on for 24 hours. It's amazing it really does tell you how many calories you have burned. So far I have burned 1900 cal today. I did sleep with it on and you really do burn them while you sleep. I inputed my calories and for me to lose 1.5 pounds a week it said I needed to burn 2400 for the day and eat 1700. I have only eaten around 1500. With the band its hard for me to eat more than that.

    I got it at 24fitness and they have them on sale for 199.

    Maytee

  10. Can someone please tell me?

    in Gastric Band Support & Discussion

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    I agree, I think you need another fill. Although some foods go down better than others. I have had 3 fills and this last fill has be a great one. Dr. Miranda said that with the band you should be able to eat a 1/3 of what you used to eat. If what you at was a 1/3 of what you used to eat then your doing good food wise. To get the weight moving maybe start tacking your calorie intake or light exercise.

    I wont lose unless I track my food and exercise. I have lost almost 4o pounds and I think you just have to learn your band and how it works with your body.

    Good luck!!!! Good job on losing 25! =D> =D> =D> =D> =D>

    Maytee

  12. Need to hear from other OCC patients

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    I have to say that I was very apprehensive about having the surgery in TJ. My husband found Dr. Ortiz on the internet a year before I even considered getting the surgery. He told me I was being elitist and that Dr. Ortiz had preformed over 2000 of them at that time. I told him I was scared to death and I couldn't do it.

    A year went by and I stared jumping hoops for our insurance company to find out that it was going to change at the end of the year and I would have to start all over again with different coverage. The new insurance would cover 70% and I would have had to pay about 6500 out of pocket. Then I had a client that came to get her hair done and told me her husband who weighed almost 500bls went to TJ and got it done. After hearing about his experience I decided that day to call Dr. Ortiz and schedule the surgery. My mom and dad freaked out. I went to the OCC website and showed them the video clips with Dr. Ortiz on a very reputable health show and after they watched that they calmed down a lot. Once I got there and met everyone their English was exceptional and I felt very confident I made the right decision.

    When I was brought to the room at the clinic it was spotless and very nice. Better than any hospital room I had ever been in. The staff excellent, the Operating Room sterile and spotless. My care after the surgery was the best I have ever had.

    I hope this helps!!! I have lost 32 lbs and I love my band!!!!!

    Don't be afraid be excited that your about to change your life forever!! Go For It!!!!!

    Maytee

  15. I'm scared the lapband isn't working for me

    in Gastric Band Support & Discussion

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    Kibble,

    It's true that everyone is different. I got my band March 11, 2008. I lost 9 pounds before the surgery and lost 6 after the surgery. I had my first fill, May 5th. I didn't lose anything after the first 2 weeks for having the band put on,so from March 20th till May 5th nothing. After my first fill I lost 8 pounds that month and them I got my 2nd fill June 2nd and I have consistently been losing every week. I have lost a total of 31 pounds and I have just made my 3rd fill appt at OCC. I

    have been doing weight watchers online and I have been working out with a personal trainer 2x a week and doing cardio 3 days.

    I have had to work hard for my weight loss. The band is a tool, learn your band and your body and you will see the weight come off.

    Don't give up!!!!!

    Maytee

  16. Very Hard Post To Write

    in Gastric Band Support & Discussion

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    Vix,

    Wow, I understand how you feel about wanting to change your life because your so unhappy about your weight. I know I don't know your or your husband but if you truly love each other I can't imagine Him not supporting you in this. My husband always tells me it's not what you say but how you say it. I am sure your going to present this in a way of asking Him to help you.

    I will pray that God give your the right words and direction in explaining your heart to your husband. I do love my band and if you live your life working with the band it can help you change your life to a healthy active one.

    I hope I helped.

    Maytee

  25. Band related reservations....

    in Gastric Band Support & Discussion

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    lyzzn,

    I have to say that for me the band has freed me to do things I couldn't have ever thought I could accomplished. Don't think about what you can't do, think about what you can do and how the band is helping you get healthier to do everything and anything you set your mind to. Your a smart girl and you know what your doing. Go for it

    Maytee :lb21:

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