Tag Archives: weight loss surgery

Diet soda…..Love affair

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Banded Carolina Girl

the day i started my pre op was the last time i had diet soda (2 1/2 years ago)..dont miss it i also did the decaf during my 2 1/2 week pre op by order of my doctor…..after surgery, he … Continue reading →

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Am I going to fail?

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Banded Carolina Girl

We have all been on so many diets in the past and failed we can’t imagine when something could finally work for us (our chosen WLS) and when the scale slows or even skooches up a bit or maybe we … Continue reading →

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i can eat 2 steaks with the lap band…why is that?

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Banded Carolina Girl

here is my response to a post on bariatric pal.com. a person said they could eat 2 small steaks with no problem and the band (should have stopped them) from doing so…but they seem to be having (restriction or lack … Continue reading →

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ongoing debate over getting any WLS

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Banded Carolina Girl

there are horror stories with anything (even getting a pedicure has risks) as others before me have said, its about health…or it should be…when we are healthier, we feel better and it shows on the OUTSIDE as well as the … Continue reading →

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lap band basics as i see them

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Banded Carolina Girl

here are my lap band basics:   drink a lot… (no carbonation aka diet soda or things with sugar)..i know if i am going to the bathroom a lot, i am doing my job via fluid intake.  i aim for … Continue reading →

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living life after lap band surgery

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Banded Carolina Girl

  here i am riding behind my hub on our road king harley davidson   after losing nearly 170 pounds, i am LIVING here are some things i have done recently…all thanks to my lap band and ME  🙂 me … Continue reading →

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Watch Out Joan Crawford….best Actress Oscar Goes To…

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Banded Carolina Girl

I would consider myself an actress. Because if I am embarrassed, I can just laugh it off and act like nothing bothers me…but the difference is that it does…….and I head straight to the food to make it all better…food … Continue reading →

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the lap band does not work

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Banded Carolina Girl

i to my dr monthly to weigh in and STILL hear people telling people in the lobby/waiting area how bad the band is and it dont work and it has to be removed..i do not comment or anything….as with all … Continue reading →

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easter what can i eat…….need help/advice

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Banded Carolina Girl

I am already reading post after post about easter and what to eat AND way way way to much overthinking it…I am just STUNNED to think we let food control our lives that much living to EAT and not eating … Continue reading →

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mine is better nananbooboo

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Banded Carolina Girl

what i find funny is this…on bariatric pal forum, a person wanted WLS and started all sorts of drama by saying she couldnt decide which one to get…..which of course leads to people going this one is better than that … Continue reading →

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