azband4life
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haven't been on for awhile. School has been pretty intense. How are you doing?
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Off to teach this morning. Looking forward to the elliptical and weights tonight. Chest muscles are coming
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I agree with everyone here. Also, take some time to have a meal and test the band before you get on the plane back home. If there are any complications, Dr. So can adjust. Paul
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Yes, I was one flight where the guy put me in a seat that had no room to extend. The metal sides went all the way down. so I was pretty contained. The male skywaitress appologized for the gate attendant's insensitivity. I am looking forward to flying home in December. I should have some extra breathing room. Paul
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Great job!! I have not touched any soda since my surgery. Keep up the good work.
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I can relate. I felt restriction in the office after the first fill but when I went home I didn't feel restriction. I have no aversions to any food, however, now that I have had my 2nd fill I do have restriction. Drinking coffee in the morning is enough for me. I have a small breakfast and i am good til late in the afternoon. Truly blessed now. Paul
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paul long time no chat, how are you doing? glad ur 2nd fill went well, hows the WL going? still lo-carbing it? im dying to kno how my fellow foodie is doing
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Mechanical failures and people that don't follow the simple guidelines would be my first guess. There are also people that were the pioneers in bariatric surgery that were told "Congratulations on your new life" with no follow up. They eventually stretch the stomach back presurgery size. A friend of mine was given a full plate in the hospital and told to eat until she was satiated. Her staples had burst and had to go back into surgery. Many things have changed since then. There were no pre-surgery psychological evaluations or post therapy/behavioral modication .Documented research throughout the years has provided us with the best tools available. We just have to be willing to do the work and keep open communications with the doctor. Hope I was helpful Paul
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Getting back on Track with my Eating...
azband4life replied to Bandiva's topic in Gastric Band Support & Discussion
Thank you for reminding us that the band is not a panecea. We need to use the tool to reach our goal. I too have had some problems keeping on track. I had a mental adjustment when I returned for my 2nd fill and realized I need be active on this site. Paul -
I would suggest contacting legal counsel. Your lawyer would be able to find a subject matter expert to review your case and provide an expert opinion. Most of us do not have the expertise. Paul
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Just returned from 2nd Fill. Had dinner and feeling the sweet spot. Word of advice. Do not make your appointments on Fridays. I waited 2.5-3hours at the border to return to the US. The line was about 1 mile long. Other than the wait, al was good.
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yeah. i am noticing it. i thought the restriction would be higher up but it is lower in the abdomen, right?
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petrafarmer: is it lower in the abdomen? Thought it would be a lot higher.
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I had a weird almost choking feeling this week prior to my first fill which is tomorrow. The food got stuck like right in the middle of my chest...I had to throw it up because it wouldn't go down. Is it weird that it was that far up?
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Went to the AZ State Fair. Scary rides and scary foods. Fried butter, cheesecake, and snickers, along with traditional turkey legs and hotdogs. Seeing a woman in undersized shorts and fishnet stockings carting her daughter around:Priceless. I stuck with the lemonade.
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Yeah. frozen butter dipped in batter and fried.
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God forgive me, it sounds good!
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Yes, I thought I might push a trigger and questioned whether or not to post. It's just amazing how food is prepared these days.
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You look fabulous! Keep up the good work. Paul -
Working through the challenges with my new life...
azband4life commented on EcMjawad1's blog entry in EcMjawad1's Blog
I too have put exercise on the back burner. Generally, it is at the end of my semesters when everything is due. I'm an adjunct college professor at two schools and need to find ways to take care of myself especially during meals. Fifteen minutes inbetween classes isn't always the best when you don't want to rush your meals. I try to eat before I go to school and afterwards. Now that I have passed the 3 month period, I am also excited to start an extended excercise regime with situps...Who would have thought any of us would be excited for situps! Paul
