By: lindaev 2 days ago (Friday, 11:16 am) Yahoo! Profile: lindaev Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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Thanks I already buy the sunnyvale canola so I will make a switch. I thought those cholesterol oils were a waste of money but it sounds like they aren't. Many thanks!
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By: randomness51 2 days ago (Friday, 10:57 am) Yahoo! Profile: randomness51 Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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Hi Linda,
I think the brand it something like Sunnyvale light and is called CHOLESSTEROL :)
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By: randomness51 2 days ago (Friday, 10:57 am) Yahoo! Profile: randomness51 Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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Hi Linda,
I think the brand it something like Sunnyvale light and is called CHOLESSTEROL :)
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By: lindaev 2 days ago (Friday, 10:54 am) Yahoo! Profile: lindaev Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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Thanks for that Random. What is the name of the one at Aldi?
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By: randomness51 2 days ago (Friday, 10:42 am) Yahoo! Profile: randomness51 Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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Hi guys,
Just wanted to share something that may help somebody on here.
I have struggled with high cholesterol for quite sometime now, even after being banded for 8 months I still had a reading of 8.5.
My dietician told me that my diet was fine and if it wasnt coming down it was most likely something that I couldnt change but to try plant sterol products such as the margerines and milks.
Yesterday I got the results back and am happy to say that my cholesterol is now in the normal range :) :) :)
So if anyone is struggling with high cholesterol I think that it is well worth a try.
Also you can get a cheaper version of the margerine from ALDI which had worked for me.
Ok guys I will stop rambling on now.
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By: ryannat71 3 days ago (Thursday, 10:02 pm) Yahoo! Profile: ryannat71 Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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Thank you Maggie for your inspirational message. I can only imagine how you are feeling and I hope I feel this way too. I am having my op on 19th Jan 2010 and I am also nervous yet excited at the same time.
Continue with your good work
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By: margaretr@y7mail.com 3 days ago (Thursday, 9:37 pm) Yahoo! Profile: margaretr@y7mail.com Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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Hi, I was banded last month on the 18th, I have just started the mashie stage, it's so good to have some tasty food. I have had some problems, low blood pressure, so I am off those meds...yeah... My GP arranged for my blood tests and urine but thats all the tests I had. I feel I have done the only thing possible to help myself, I don't expect to lose weight unless I work at it and do it myself. Before my surgery not a day went by that I didn't wonder wether I was doing the right thing but now after dropping 16 kilos and feeling so good about it I know I did the right thing. Just go with it and do what the doc tells you, I guess if you really hate it they can remove it.
Good Luck
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By: ladyfortythree 3 days ago (Thursday, 2:15 pm) Yahoo! Profile: ladyfortythree Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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| thanks rkfhop2 :-) |
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By: unzippin_da_fatsuit 3 days ago (Thursday, 1:35 pm) Yahoo! Profile: unzippin_da_fatsuit Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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| It also helps them make another payment on the porsche. |
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By: rkfhop2 3 days ago (Thursday, 1:31 pm) Yahoo! Profile: rkfhop2 Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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| The psych visit is basically to make sure you are not doing this on a whim, or think it's going to be a quick fix. So relax, if you've spent 2 years already working on this, then you won't have a prob with the psych eval. Good luck! |
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By: colspot17 3 days ago (Thursday, 11:52 am) Yahoo! Profile: colspot17 Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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| ABSOBLOOMINLUTELY |
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By: lindaev 3 days ago (Thursday, 10:29 am) Yahoo! Profile: lindaev Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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amen
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By: losingitbigtime 3 days ago (Thursday, 9:55 am) Yahoo! Profile: losingitbigtime Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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| I didn't have to do the psych thing, but I imagine it's just to check that you are ready for a complete lifestyle change. I guess they want to (theoretically) make sure that you are prepared to make changes. I know many people think this is a cure-all and an easy way out. Nothing could be further from the truth. It takes commitment, perseverance, and dedication. |
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By: ladyfortythree 3 days ago (Thursday, 9:17 am) Yahoo! Profile: ladyfortythree Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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| sorry about the triple posting |
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By: ladyfortythree 3 days ago (Thursday, 9:16 am) Yahoo! Profile: ladyfortythree Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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Ive just had my first appointment for Lapband, I am going through the public system and because of this I have to go through their criteria. I have to go for a sleep study so they can check for sleep apnea so they can sort anything out before any surgery. I also have to see a psychiatrist and this is to see if I'm a suitable candidate. I was told that some people got a no answer back so I'm kind of worrying about this side of it. I also had to fill in some trick questions while I was there, almost like a phyc assessment which was a little daunting. Id hate to have waited two years for this appointment to be turned down because I'm nuts. Can anyone tell me what this psychiatrist stuff is all about
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By: ladyfortythree 3 days ago (Thursday, 9:16 am) Yahoo! Profile: ladyfortythree Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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Ive just had my first appointment for Lapband, I am going through the public system and because of this I have to go through their criteria. I have to go for a sleep study so they can check for sleep apnea so they can sort anything out before any surgery. I also have to see a psychiatrist and this is to see if I'm a suitable candidate. I was told that some people got a no answer back so I'm kind of worrying about this side of it. I also had to fill in some trick questions while I was there, almost like a phyc assessment which was a little daunting. Id hate to have waited two years for this appointment to be turned down because I'm nuts. Can anyone tell me what this psychiatrist stuff is all about
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By: ladyfortythree 3 days ago (Thursday, 9:15 am) Yahoo! Profile: ladyfortythree Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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Ive just had my first appointment for Lapband, I am going through the public system and because of this I have to go through their criteria. I have to go for a sleep study so they can check for sleep apnea so they can sort anything out before any surgery. I also have to see a psychiatrist and this is to see if I'm a suitable candidate. I was told that some people got a no answer back so I'm kind of worrying about this side of it. I also had to fill in some trick questions while I was there, almost like a phyc assessment which was a little daunting. Id hate to have waited two years for this appointment to be turned down because I'm nuts. Can anyone tell me what this psychiatrist stuff is all about
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By: lindaev 3 days ago (Thursday, 8:54 am) Yahoo! Profile: lindaev Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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I found when I was on fluid stage and felt like I was gonna pass out that I was dehydrated and tired. I had a few drinks of water and a big sleep and felt a ton better.
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By: unzippin_da_fatsuit 3 days ago (Thursday, 7:27 am) Yahoo! Profile: unzippin_da_fatsuit Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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The very best thing for nausea in the initial stages after banding is calypo iceblocks... I cant tell you how much they saved me...also baked beans in a small tin of tomato soup with light cheese melted through then blitz with a hand wizz.
sound decadent but it works with the "im gonna throw up or pass out" syndrome |
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By: tashie2001au 3 days ago (Thursday, 2:29 am) Yahoo! Profile: tashie2001au Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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hi all again,
ive found this song and the words are so meant for us banders,there is a few lines that are soo true.
"I believe i can fly"
If i can see it, then i can do it,
If i can just believe it, theres nothing to it
i believe i can fly
i believe i can touch the sky
i think about it every night and day
spread my wings and fly away
I believe i can soar
See me running through that open door
i believe i can fly
see i was on the verge of breaking down
sometimes silence can seem so loud
ther are miracles in life i must achieve
but first i know it starts inside of me
so so true
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By: tashie2001au 3 days ago (Thursday, 2:16 am) Yahoo! Profile: tashie2001au Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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hi all,
i had my meeting with the surgeons wife on monday, i had already had blood tests done, and got the all clear from my cardiologist, i just had to get a chest xray, which i did same afternoon, it all seems like everything is ready just got to see surgeon on 21st dec, and get a date. i cant wait to do this for me.
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By: smitha63@y7mail.com 4 days ago (Wednesday, 10:07 pm) Yahoo! Profile: smitha63@y7mail.com Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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Hi everybody,
This is my first post, so I hope I'm doing it right.
I have had all my meetings and am about to meet with my surgeon and make a final decision as to whether to go ahead with the operation.
I just wanted to hear from people who have had it done as to whether they have had any regrets, if so, what were they. I would also love to hear from people who are happy they went ahead.
Has having the operation impacted your life in a negative way at all and have social situations been difficult to handle i.e eating noticibly less then everyone else etc
I have read a lot of posts on this site which has already been really helpful but I just need a bit more reassurance/guidance.
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By: haymar90 4 days ago (Wednesday, 9:57 pm) Yahoo! Profile: haymar90 Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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thanks hairdresser for the nausea tips
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By: colspot17 4 days ago (Wednesday, 9:38 pm) Yahoo! Profile: colspot17 Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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| Hi Losin...I am struggling along at the moment with complacency as I said.I get complimented about how much I have lost and everyone is so happy for me ...so then go and have a few beers with friends or eat high cal food instead of getting my self back to basics.It is bloody stupid but I am enjoying the lifestyle so it is hard to realize that the bloody weight will creep back on and I won't reach my goal weight by my 2 year bandiversary...May 2010.I have to get the head back into gear.Luckily I haven't put any weight on..thank god... but have lost very litttle in the last few months.I need to get my head right again.Still would not change a thing but the long term is a worry for me..12 -15kg to go...anyhoo...best of luck to all...Col |
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By: hairdresser_1234 4 days ago (Wednesday, 7:55 pm) Yahoo! Profile: hairdresser_1234 Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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| Try sipping peppermint tea or degas tabs, If that doesnt work stematill are good but you have to have a script they go down as they are small.Hpoe this helps |
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