Tadpole

So we are going to end up going to OCC for fills. Dang is that going to get expensive flying fron Canada. Mexico has such a stigmatism as a 3rd world country. Maybe these doctors should do their research on OCC and their doctors.

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Trudy

Thank you so much for the support everyone. I guess I was having a weak moment there. The scale was not moving and I felt like I was going to fall apart. Over night I have lost 5 lobs....go figure!!!!!! Today is a new day and I am feeling better.

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Trudy

OK, I am starting to wonder if I am making the right decision. I have 1 week to go and negative thoughts are creaping in, like...what if I end up with heartburn problems? And what if I find a way around the band and don't loose the weight anyway? I am freeking myself out. Not only that but I gained 2 lbs and am now down only 2 lbs. I have 1 week to loose 9 lbs and the scale is not moving. I have been very faithful to the preop diet. I think I will email Dr. Miranda and see what she says.

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Trudy

I'm not a diabetic...thank God!!! So that isn`t my problem. It must be that my body needs it. I did have a habit of not drinking for 3-4 days at a time so I am plaing catch up now. Aren`t I terrible

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Trudy

Thanks gang, I knew it I came to you I would get answers.

Now, what about crystal lite? Is it ok to add that to the water? If I do does it still count as the 8 glasses of water? Water gets kinda dull after a while for me.

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Trudy

Why the heck am I so thirsty???? I am drinking my water and shakes and I am still so thirsty.

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Trudy

How many grams of protein etc. does the myoplex have? Where'd you get it? Just wondering.

I got the Myoplex Lite from Popeyes supplement store. I am sure you can get it anywhere as it is a EAS body for life product. It has 25g protien including whey, and 180 calories. I mix it with skim milk. MMMMMMMM It comes in a box of 20 individual packages

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Trudy

I bought the Myoplex lite yesterday. Wow is it thick! It's like drinking down a milkshake. Yummy!!!!! =D> :cheerleader:

Oh BTW I got on the scale today (days 3 of preop) and I am down 4 lbs already. I hope loosing the 11 lbs I need to loose will be this easy. No hunger pangs, just a headache....so far.

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Trudy

My band date is 7/21 and I will be a basket case before then. Everyone keeps asking if I'm scared to do it...I tell them my only fear is they will find something wrong with me I didn't know about and not do the surgery. Lap band is my last hope for getting the weight off for good and and taking the load off my feet and knees. Without it I will be using a scooter in a few years to get around.

Hi Bubs

I am arriving at OCC on July 22nd. There are quite a few of us that will be there. I am so excited to meet everyone.

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Trudy

That is wonderful, Trudy! I'd like to meet up with you sometime. I'm going to try to make the Santa Fe get together on July 25th. I'll be thinking of you, then.

The OCC is a great place. Nice and clean, and the docs there are just great (and knowledgable) to talk to.

Congratulations on your decision to get banded, and I look forward to seeing you sometime soon.

- Janet.

P.S. I just found out today that there's a lap band support group that meets once a month down at the old Col. Betcher hospital. If you call the Calgary Diabetic and Cholesterol Clinic (I'm not sure what their phone number is) they can give you more details. It's covered under Alberta Health Care and maybe someday you might want to attend (if you're not already attending).

Thanks for the info Janet. I will have to check into the meetings.

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Trudy

I am also in Calgary. I get banded on July 23rd at OCC. I would love to get together.

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Trudy

Geez I'm not even banded yet and I have the gas issues already. What is my family in for when I am banded. This is going to be interesting. DH complains about my gas now....lol he is in for it. I will have an excuse now though. "can't help it, it's the band" :lb6: :good3:

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Trudy

Congrats bandster!!!!!! Glad to hear everything went well. Enjoy your new life. =D> :lb24:

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Trudy

I went to get the protien powder today and he asked if I wanted a drink that would sustain me for a while or one that doesn't. I have no idea!!!! What am I looking for protien wise, calorie wise, and carb wise?

In your opinion what was the best tasting protien shake for the preop diet? Did you use powder and water/milk or the ready to go shakes?

Please remember my family in your thoughts and prayers. My wife and I found out yesterday that our son was killed in a motorcycle wreck near Ft. Bragg. The sight of the Army chaplin pulling into your driveway is something that I hope that I never see again. This is going to be tough. You are not suposed to have to bury your kids.

Jim, I am so very sorry for your loss. You are right, you should not be burring your child. I too had to do that (for different reasons) and I know how hard this time is for you. My prayers are with you and your family.

Trudy

Hi Tadpole! We are about the same weight and similar goals. I am so apprehensive; not about surgery exactly, but living life with the band. How are you doing? Where are you from?

I am feeling the same about living with the band. Can I really do this? Food is my best friend. Some one here said something to me that made sense....you are giving up one set of problems for a new set of problems, but the new problems will get you healthy, not sicker...

I will be starting the preop diet this weekend. I would like to get to 190 before surgery.

I am in Calgary Alberta. Where are you from?

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Trudy

Anyone getting banded July 23?

Me, me, me...I am I am......

My sister and I both having it done on July 22nd, too! I have been a lurker and have enjoyed reading all the information on here! I am excited and nervous at the same time! I will be starting school about 4 weeks later, so I hope I am up to par by then! Thanks for all of you guys sharing your experiences!

Janell

I am so glad there will be others getting banded at the same time as me. I am going it alone as well. I arrive on July 22 and am having the surgery on the 23rd.

Trudy

Name and Location: Trudy from Calgary Alberta

Age: 38

Gender: Female

Band Date: July 23, 2008

Height: 5'1

Highest weight: 205

Pre Surgery Weight: 202

Surgery weight

Current Weight

Goal Weight: 135

I am home from the Oregon Coast. Wow was it beautiful!!! I loved riding on the dunes, that was the high light for me. I ate a lot of bad food and it made me realize something....I have no idea how to eat healthy while camping. Sounds kinda dumb but camping has always been associated with junk food. Any tips would be great!

I also almost backed out of the surgery at a weak moment while camping. We were eating smores and I started thinking.....hmmm after the surgery I won't be able to eat like this with the kids and it is kinda fun to get a sticky face with them and laugh...but that must have been a weak moment because that passed and I realized that we really weren't doing active stuff with the kids because we were to fat to do it. For instance playing soccer or baseball. We would go out for most of the day doing the touristy stuff come back to the travel trailer and have a nap. That sucks! I HAVE to have the surgery so I can do stuff with the kids. They are suffering because I made bad choices and allowed my weight get so out of control.

Sorry to vent here but I know you all understand where I am coming from.

Have a wonderful day!

Trudy

I am so excited for two very special reasons. The first because I get to eat solid foods tomorrow and the other one is because I reached my first goal of many. I wanted to be in the 230 by the time I finished my post op and with a day short I reach it this morning. The scale read 238.5 <' /> I could not believe it. I have not since the 230 in about 5 to 6 years. I weighed my self like 10 times just to make sure there was not a mistake. I just wanted to share my excitment with all you. Thank you for all your support. I LOVE MY BAND !!! It is the best thing I did for myself! <' />

WAY TO GO =D> It is funny how we don't believe what the scale says. I used to think someone was playing tricks on me. LOL, until I noticed my clothes were getting looser on me. There is nothing more encouraging than seeing the numbers coming down. Keep up the great work.

Trudy

LMAO! I remember hearing that about fast food when I was a child, but I was told it was all a big lie!

I don't know if it is REALLY true, but after being told that, I can't look at McD's without gagging. Curred my Mc'Ds habit for good.

Here is a little tidbit that stopped me from eating at most fast food burger places.....they put meal worms in the meat as a filler!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hearing that made me sick and I have never eaten at McD's, Wendy's, or A&W again. I just can't imagine eating worms. Doesn't that just make you want to run out and have a burger?????? YUK!!!!!

Trudy

Jeremy I will be there with ya my friend. I am booked for July 23rd. I am so glad someone will be there with me as I am travelling alone.

Welcome to the adventures of Jeremy and Trudy!!!!! LOL