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Breakfast : Tomatoe Pie 1/2 orange Lunch: Flavored Tuna 5 Breton crackers 1/2 orange Dinner: Squash 1/2 cup of spaghetti sauce

Thanks Angie. I have been taking pictures since I started my preop. The change is already amazing to see. You don't really realize how good you are doing until you look at the before picture and then a month later. One of these days I will figure out how to upload some pictures so share Debbie

Wow that is amazing. I would have never thought you could have a tummy tuck at 200 pounds. How long between the first picture and the second picture? Do you know how many pounds of fat were cut off? I still cant get over the transformation. I will need surgery for sure when I get close to my goal . Dr Miranda set it at 175 pounds. Do you mind me asking how much it cost for the tummy tuck. It looks like you had an extended tummy tuck is that right? How long was your recovery. I live on Vancouver Island so I would have to stay and heal I would think for several days. Any extra info can share would be very helpful Thanks so much for sharing your pictures with us. I still just can't get over it. I look at your before pictures and your after pictures and you don't even look like the same person. Well done! Debbie

Down 3.5 pounds this week

Breakfast: Tomatoe pie 1/2 orange Lunch: Tomatoe flavored Tuna 5 Breton crackers 1/2 orange Dinner: squash spaghetti sauce calories : 1224 Protein: 63

You go girl! That was well written and I am sure has him bowing his head in shame for his attitude Debbie

Breakfast: Slice of tomatoe pie ( this pie is great for dinner, lunch or breakfast) 1/2 orange Lunch: Lemon tuna ( small tin 87 grams) 5 Breton crackers, 1/2 orange Dinner: 3/4 cup yellow squash 1 cup of spaghetti sauce Calories : 1263 Protein: 61

Is it usual to feel tight if you are under stress? If so why is that? Can you answer me? Debbie

Breakfast : Mexican eggs 1/2 orange. Lunch: Flavoured tuna and 5 breton crackers 1/2 orange Dinner: I will be making the tomatoe pie I found under recipes and having a piece of it. 1/2 orange

Hi Cheryl welcome to band land. I was reading about your oozing port site and want to ask you if you have been to your doctor. If not I will strongly suggest going. There should not be so much drainage and you probably need to go on antibiotics to prevent a wound infection. Any open area that is draining is also open to bacteria and it can turn suddenly. Have you also called the OCC to let them know. Sorry but the nurse in me wants to make sure you get it looked at and started on some anitiotics pronto. Regarding the weight graph etc if you go to the main lap band forum their on some postings on how to put the ticker tape and pounds lost graphics on your signature. Just follow the steps they are layed out very clearly and easy to follow. Look forward to hearing about your progress Debbie ON the lap band forum look under forum policies and technical help

Congratulations and welcome to bandland. Just stick to the quidelines that you were given and you will do fine. Keep us posted on your progress and always feel free to ask questions. This is an amazing forum and we all help each other out and support one another. Debbie

Hi Leah. So far so good. I have not had a fill yet as it is only 4 weeks post op for me. I do not plan on having a fill until my weight loss slows down to 1 pound a week for several weeks. Presently with the band I do feel full and have not experienced any real hunger pangs. I have had no sliming or PBing . I am following the rules that were given to me by the OCC strickly. I remember Dr Ortiz telling me that once I started eating the key was not to see how much my band could handle but in fact to see how little I could eat and feel full. As soon as I feel full I stop whether the meal is finished or not. I also follow the 5 rules they gave us very strickly 1. Eat 3 times a day. 2. Eat only solid foods once you are past the 21 days post op 3. Chew thoroughly 4. Do not drink liquids with meals 5. No high calorie foods. I was a sugar addict before , a binge eater and I loved any junk food . Since I have been banded I have experienced no cravings. Actually I should say no craving for junk food only healthy food. I make sure i get a minimum of 50 grams of protein a day . That is what Dr. Miranda told me to do. I also think I huge factor for me is exercise. Since I started my pre op diet I have walked. I live on the side of a mountian so I walk 40 minutes a day after work. It is about 2.75 miles and downhill one way and all up hill the other. My resting pulse is now 43 which means my heart is in great shape from the exercise and weight loss. Pulse before was 75-80. I also do bands on alternate days to try and keep my arms tones as much as possible. At work I used to ride the elevator and now i only do the stairs which helps as well. Being banded has been the best thing I have ever done for myself. My only regret is that I did not do it years ago. I LOVE MY BAND AND MY NEW LIFE. Funny thing happened yesterday. I went for my walk and 3 times my pants fell right off. Thank God no one was around. I had to walk the rest of the way holding them up. Great non scale victory. Guess it is time to go and buy some new clothes Have to run now so I hope this information helps you. If you have anymore questions please don't hesitate to ask. Debbie P.S No I have never been stuck

October 24th Breakfast: Salmon Frattata 1/2 orange Lunch: Tuna 5 Breton crackers 1/2 orange Dinner: yellow squash 1 cup 3/4 cup spaghetti sauce with meat Calories : 1075 Protein: 58 grams

Good to hear you are home safe. Sorry to hear you are in so much pain. Take good care of yourself and keep us posted how you are doing Debbie

Awesom. I can hardly wait to kiss the 200's goodbye Debbie

Congratulations Navy Girl that is awesom. Debbie

Breakfast : Scrambled Egg whites 1 bite of suasage 3 strawberries Lunch: 2 oz chicken green peppers, red peppers and carrots Dinner: Salmon frattata green beans 1/2 orange

Awesome Soup!!!!!!!!! I loved it Debbie

Thanks Diana

Sorry about your brother. Will be praying for you all Debbie

Hi Charelle. You are going to do it girl. Just think how close you are. Keep pressing in and in no time you will say goodbye to the 200's forever. I know you can do iT !!!!!!!! Debbie

Breakfast : Mexican eggs Lunch: Small tin of flavoured tuna, 5 Breton crackers and 3 oranges pieces Dinner: Salmon Frattata, green beans, 1/4 cup wild rice and 3 oranges pieces Snack: 1/2 cup Grape juince Calories: 718 Protein: 59

Hi Holly. Hope this finds you recovering nicely. Once you feel up to writing again I would love to hear how things went for you and what your experience was like at Cosmed. I read that you had a TT an d BL. Do you mind me asking how much it cost for those 2 things Debbie

Thanks I am doing great. Start solid foods tomorrow. Was glad to read that you were doing better after your unfill. Debbie

Hi I am a fellow Canadian . I live on Vancouver Island in B.C. I also am a Registered Nurse and was banded at the OCC on Sept 29th. I travelled by myself to the OCC and it was a wonderful experience. EVerything went smoothly. I flew into San Diego and was picked up at the Airport and driven to the OCC to have blood drawn. I was then taken to the Marriott to a lovely room. As a Registered Nurse i can tell you the OCC is cleaner and nicer than any Canadian facility I have seen. Their OR has top of the art equiptment and the staff are all amazing. I would not hesitate to suggest the OCC to anyone. Regarding family. I did not tell my family until after I had surgery. Their was not way they could try and talk me out of then and give me a bunch of grief about Mexico. I am so happy that I made the decision to get banded and I am thrilled that I went to the OCC to have it done. This Forum is also amazing and everyone is so helpful. Look forward to hearing more from you and don't worry having the lap band at the OCC is a breeze Debbie