EcMjawad1
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As I am reading your blog, I am thinking wow this could be me..I too am 49, born in January, and have fought the good fight with weight for 20+ years. Have two kids son 19, daughter 22. And we were in Maui for the holidays and are thinking about you guys and our timeshare..haha hope it goes ok for you..
Michele
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Thanks for your comments all...I am heading down in one month! Very nervous and excited...my daughter was done in January and is also doing well...
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Gained Weight during Pre-OP period! HELP
EcMjawad1 replied to B2010's topic in Gastric Band Support & Discussion
Hello, I agree with Jill. I am on the pre-op diet too and I am doing the two protein shakes and one frozen meal except I switched to Amy's all natural/organic. Also, benefiber..Lots of water, tea, and if real hungry a string cheese in the afternoon, so far I have lost 5 of the 12 I am supposed to loose...I just think of my daughter who did this first and make myself read, walk, or go to bed if I get a weak moment! Hang in there..its worth it. Michele -
So this is the first time I have felt like using a blog....I have had other opportunities but didn't feel like using them. But, as I look ahead a month (band date 3/26), and reflect on my daughter's procedure (1/7), I know that it is crunch time, now or never, I don't want to die - face reality.....I am pretty nervous about the surgery although my daughter went thru hers fine and she will be with me (getting her first fill). Let's face it - no one likes surgery...I feel pretty positive about the outcomes based on my daughter's slow but steady weight loss even after she returned to school - she has maintained her commitment, and is a motivator for me to also succeed. I just hope I manage through without any problems....The first week on the eating plan has been OK, but today the 4th day I am feeling hungry and had to have a small protein snack. I will weigh in on Sunday and hope that I have lost...something..I have been loosing but have hit a platue..not good for future surgery so I have started the diet a bit earlier..you know the one with two shakes and a meal...anyway I have to keep strong and my goals in sight..
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Congradulations on going for it. I am 49, and wish I had done this 20 years ago if it was available then. I have suffered since 18, gaining and loosing...I have watched my daughter do the same and we both have tried everything. For the past 10 years I have not gained but had to work really hard to loose and then just stayed the same..only low carb helped. She was banded 1/7 and now I'm next.
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Hi,
When are you going? I'm in March and my daughter 21 was in January --she too was scared but we made it and because of her great results I'm going for it..a little nervous but only because it is such a huge lifestyle change..but watching my daughter go through it I know I can and we will be there for each other. She told me this forum was a great place to be and I agree.
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Hi Elizabeth,
Nice to "meet" you.. I to work in the healthcare field as a dental assistant with extended functions and clinical manager, so when I went with my daughter for her banding I paid close attention. While not the US this was actually a much better medical visit then you often get here in the US..the place was spotless they are really careful about keeping things ste...
