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  1. What have ~you~ heard?

    in Post-op Support

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    Great topic....I have heard some or almost all of the above with different versions...I have also lost at least two friends or at least they are not as close to me as they were..some are not liking the whole "new me" thing...finally I say with conviction "TOUGH" I owe it to myself to do what I want for a change..take me or leave me...The comments from my patients are really interesting...I have to say at least once a week they ask me "where did Michele go?" and I respond she is right in front of you! Wow, never considered this. After the first time I had to come up with that response..I have also had to learn how those comments affect me..and to deal with the very mixed emotions. Of my journey this and the mental stuff is def. the hardest....another new lesson I am just now stepping into is "how to date" wow, never thought at my age I would say that. My husband died three years ago and we where high school sweethearts so dating is something I have zero skills at and I am not sure I'm doing it right or am even ready..another new lesson(s) I guess.

  2. Frusterated

    in Weight Loss Surgery Testimonials

    Posted

    Hello,

    So, I am going on year three with my band and it has been slow going..my advice..start over. Take it from the beginning, you know you can't eat that food so wrap your mind around it. A couple of us have bought some real good books to help with the mental need to eat (which is what it sound like to me). My favorites: Eating in the Moment & Eating Mindfully, both of these books are small and can fit in your purse. The Bandwagon is another excellent book and coming here for support also a must. I mention this because during the holiday season I through all those skills out the window and made a conscious decision to eat as I pleased (which was still less then normal) and this week started over. I lost the 5 pound holiday gain and I am feeling better already. Start again, stick to the rules..like protein first, do your measurements in ounces..also you might consider liquids for the first week in case your pouch is enlarged..call the OCC and ask for advice..but this is what I do when I fall off plan, and yes it's a plan, for life...Hang in and good luck.

  3. Weight loss help please?

    in Diet and Nutrition

    Posted

    Welcome to this site..a great place to start. My daughter and I are both banded. She had her surgery at 21. Do some research, check with your MD regarding the band and your thyroid..and come here to ask questions and get a "feel" for what living as a banded person is like. The band is a tool and you still have to work at it but for my daughter and I it has been a life-changing process. The OCC has wonderful staff, Doctors, and people to talk with..good luck and if you want it bad enough it can happen!

    Michele

  6. Ideas for changing bodies

    in Off Topic

    Posted

    So thanks to all of you I have tried and found so far the best most "comfortable" products for myself are made by Shapezz..I have found them at Ross and Marshall's and have moved down in size as needed..so far so good. I am now reaching a more noticable extra skin issue..so I have been using the "total gym"

  7. Momma4

    in Plastic Surgery

    Posted

    Thanks for your response..how are you feeling now? I guess if I have to have someone with me I may need to change my plans..both my kids are in college and won't be home until summer...More time to think and save $$. Do you like the results now that your feeling better..I am still not 100% convinced to do both, but I think I would really like the "after" .. Where you put out or just light sediation? That makes me nervous too..Thanks for your continued updates..

  8. Momma4

    in Plastic Surgery

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    I too am getting ready for both a breast reduction/lift & TT in March. I am also wondering how it's going with you. I am anxious to get some idea for work/recovery. Also who removed the stitches you mentioned? I am a bit nervous. Did you fly home? How long overall where you in Mexico and the hotel? I am trying to budget for the hotel, med, and other things. I would love some details with possible pic if your up for it. My email is EcMjawad@aol.com. Any info you can give me would be great. I might also have to go have this done on my own, did you have someone with you? If so, do you think you would have been fine on your own..anyway I am gathering as much info as I can to plan...thanks for any help you can give.

  10. My Story

    in Weight Loss Surgery Testimonials

    Posted

    I too agree with all those above. I am working on two years and it has been very slow going...most of this my doing..I know at times I do not use my tool properly..a lot of it mental, and it takes support, reading, weighing, logging, all the things I might have thought I could "give up" and wait for the band to do the work..wrong, you still have to do the work. I find your comment about being full on top and starving down below interesting. I would say that's about right depending on how you look at it. Often I am full on top but can feel "hunger" down below..the band has just made it quieter, which during my research is what was suggested would happen. I can live with that..I too will never go back..I think a lot of it is mentally deciding what you can or cannot do..and yes, you have to have a support system either online or in person..maybe both. Don't give up, find something that works for you but know it is still work..I am 90 pounds lighter and it is so worth it..I can deal with the new habits, and the band. I too believe you should have contacted the OCC for ideas or adivce on what you should have done..no way would I have waited months/years...good luck..

  11. 8 weeks post op...first fill

    in Plastic Surgery

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    Hi all,

    Linda is not there anymore and Gloria is doing both jobs now. I called yesterday because after much thought I want to put off the surgery until spring break in order to get both a BL & TT instead of taking two vacations requests from work and because after reading Cavrona's experience I think this would be the best way for me to go too...that would be past my two year bandversary and a great way to celebrate..also a goal...

    MJ

  12. FOOD LOG

    in Diet and Nutrition

    Posted

    Thanks Dolittle,

    Food logs are a must! Do you have thoughts on how much protein we should get..I have seen various numbers but try to keep mine somewhere in the 72g. I also have a hereditary heart condition that requires a higher end of normal..just wondering what you might think as someone who seems very informed.

    MJ

  17. 8 weeks post op...first fill

    in Plastic Surgery

    Posted

    Thank you so much for your continued updates! I really look forward to reading them. I am scheduled for a breast lift/reduction in December and am a bit nervous. I have also been noticing hanging skin more now. This is the lowest weight I have been in over 22 years. So, I might discuss the TT while I am there in December in order to start saving. Even though I have great insurance, nothing is worth the cost of great care and a knowing staff. I love the OCC and would trust no one else at this point. I too am doing some toning just so I can see what I will have to work with later..keep us posted.

  21. Art of Mindful eating?

    in General Health, Fitness & Well Being

    Posted

    I hope you find them as helpful as I do..keep mine by the bedside, or on weak days in my purse...Pavel's book has been my most helpful one I picked a coule of the 141 practices and typed them out to put around the house, like the fridge! or in front of the TV..really they have helped me to break a lot of my bad habits. Good luck! :) Later maybe we can all share which are most helpful. For instance one of mine is "Exhale your craving."

    Michele

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