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  1. canuk98828
    That is what we are here for, giving words of comfort and suggestions for each others journeys.
  2. canuk98828

    with the fall weather descending upon us, I made the decision to buy a stand to convert my bike into a stationary bike to be able to ride all winter. Can't beleive this is me thinking forward about exercising in the inclement weather, it use to just be a great excuse not to have to do any exercise.

    1. petrafarmer

      petrafarmer

      Way to go!

  3. canuk98828
    Although I am by far not an expert at this as I have only been banded since 8/3/10 but have lost ~60 lbs since decision day and have not had a fill as of yet. I have waffled on getting a fill or not and have talked to Dr So about it. His words were that we need to start not wondering how much we can eat but how little we can eat to stay healthy, and be satisfied. It kind of has become my mantra prior to meals. I think that if you keep his words in mind and continue to do what you are doing exercise wise the weight will take care of itself. Just my thoughts
  4. canuk98828

    Today I only walked my adult dog leaving the puppy at home. We added about 1/4 mile straight uphill to our walk and I actually WOGGED (walking jog) about 1/4 mile. Can't beleive I was able and inclined to do this. Just maybe I am learning new habits.

  5. canuk98828
    sounds delightful
  6. canuk98828
    so glad you called Dr So and got resolution.
  7. canuk98828
    Thanks, it makes me feel like a carry a bit of home with me. (I'm a Canadian and will always be one at heart)
  8. canuk98828
    A free shuttle is provided from the Marriot to the OCC. It is about a 10 minute ride, and you don't need to worry about your safety while in their care. My friend and I actually did quite a bit of walking around the area of the Marriot, we just made sure we were back before nite fall.
  9. canuk98828
    I did not think about the mini fridge deal, good job in being proactive.
  10. canuk98828
    If I were you I would just keep looking for a fill center that will do fills reasonably. I will also need to travel 3 hours (over a mountain pass) to get to a fill center that is reasonable but also does fills under fluoroscopy and that alone makes the drive worthwhile. I am hoping not to need to do the drive in winter
  11. canuk98828

    So, I spent an hour going through and weeding out the clothes that are too big for me. But what became apparent is during this process I have lost my butt.

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    2. thinagainandforever

      thinagainandforever

      please let me know what you find in a catalog. mine is gone too! looked online at Dr. Rey but didn't see anything with pads.

    3. canuk98828

      canuk98828

      Here is the link for the padded brief. www.akuterati.com The item is called Dr. Rey Shapewear Womens Bottom Enhancer Brief. Good shopping

    4. CaliGirl

      CaliGirl

      I have also seen a product called "booty pop". LOL

  12. canuk98828
    I am sooooo sorry to hear about your nightmarish ordeal. I can't even begin to imagine the trauma you have endured. I can only say that perhaps you could consider calling Dr O at the OCC and getting a consult from him.
  13. canuk98828
    Have you checked into whether or not a HSA account would be usable for the surgery. If so, I would suggest you do an auto deposit into a HSA account of even a small pretax amount. It is amazing how fast that might add up. $20. a paycheck would be a good start and as it is pre tax dollars you are "cheating" the government on their share. Also, when I opened my ING on line account they gave me a $50 bonus for opening, look on line for offers similar to that to double your starting $ Just random thoughts but keep on trying.
  14. canuk98828

    I want to own the mirror at my doctors office. It was the first time I looked in a mirror and saw smaller.

  15. canuk98828

    Okay so, I have now "down grown" (new word) my cool jeans. Wore them today and they almost fell off. But boy o boy can I see fine lines and wrinkles in my face,. Anyone got any suggestions, non surgical or do I need to bite the bullet.

  16. canuk98828

    Just spoke to Dr So at the OCC and we determined that I still am not in need of my first fill. I think I was going to use it as an excuse to not make myself behave. Glad I talked to him.

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    2. shmee

      shmee

      ok I just sent you an email from your profile page. I'm dying how you decided to wait till now also.

    3. canuk98828

      canuk98828

      I waited till now as i have been losing ~2 lbs a week or more since being banded. In the last week or so, I feel I could eat more but am learning to "eat just till satisfied not to full" (quote from Dr. So

    4. Lapband92410

      Lapband92410

      Oh oh! I wonder if I should have waited. I am still loosing but desperately hungry all the time. I eat about a third of what I used to eat and I am not even close to satisfied. Just afraid to overeat cause I don't know how the band will punish me.

  17. canuk98828
    way to go, it had to have felt awesome.
  18. canuk98828

    I'm starting to "cheat" and not happy about it. Need to refocus

    1. Lapband92410

      Lapband92410

      You can do it! It's not easy but hang in there. Jump back on the wagon. :-)

    2. shmee

      shmee

      you can do it Em! I'm not far behind you. inadvertently cheated last night.

  19. canuk98828
    Also my experience, I remember talking to the staff in the OR and then I was up and walking. No memory of talking to the dr after or actually not much memory of right before either. Thank you for companions.
  20. canuk98828
    My half way goal was to go get a manicure. My final goal is a shopping trip to the Open air market at the College of the Desert in Palm Springs. It has awesome new clothes that are 1/2 the cost of in the store.
  21. canuk98828
    I would try marinating it for moisture
  22. canuk98828
    If I remember correctly my BMI was about 35/36 and I was banded on 8/3/10 and have restriction without any fills thus far.
  23. canuk98828
    I am working tonight but will be there in spirit.
  24. canuk98828

    Wow, marked the day on my calendar, I am wearing size 12 bottoms and a medium top. ya gotta love it

    1. petrafarmer

      petrafarmer

      YAY!!!!

    2. EricaG

      EricaG

      that is awesome.. i've squeezed myself into a 9/10 and feel great

      i just still gotta get rid of the muffin top. :)

    3. Lapband92410

      Lapband92410

      WOW is right! Congrats!!!! Hard work pays off :)

  25. canuk98828
    I am wondering what each of you are doing with your clothing as you "shrink" out of it? If I can't come up with something better, i guess Goodwill would work, it is just a shame that there is no way I can't come up with something more "giving" to do with all of them. Just want ideas please
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