Lap Band Procedure
I was wondering how I was going to word this information and share it with all of you.
Everyone always says I have a new year’s resolution and may or may not live up to it. I never haveone because they are always too hard to keep. In the year 2008 I lostmy sister Barbara Reed on January 14th 2008 and I have lost my motherand father all three of them passed away due to a heart attack. This fact stayed on my mind throughout 2008. I prayed and prayed and I had amessage from the lord saying you need to get healthy in 2009. I went onthe net and researched how I could do this and found a doctor whoperformed the first lap band procedure Dr. David Davtyan. I made anappointment with him and found him very interesting. He also had thelap band procedure and had lost 90lbs.
I felt so goodafter I left from meeting with the doctor. I made an appointment withhim to do the procedure on December 18th 2008 in Cedar Sinai Hospital.He was so thrall; he had me take every kind of test there was to makesure that I could have the lap band. I passed every test. I had itdone, the next day I was ready to come home. I never felt sick just alittle sore in the tummy area.
I already feel good and it’s just 33lbs in 3 weeks. I rested over the Christmas Holiday and did notmiss the turkey, dressing, potato salad, sweet potato pie or chocolatecake. I had just had all of that for thanksgiving I just had clearbroth, water and green tea. My first success came at a loss of 35 lbs.
Every 2 weeks they would add more things I can have. I can have 2 oz ofliquid and 2 to 4oz of food now. With the lap band you just feel fullall the time and have to remember to eat.Now I can say I have somethingto look forward to in the coming year and that is being healthy. I havebeen getting creative in the kitchen with new foods less meat and moreveggies and fruit.and as of today I have lost a total of 80lbs.
Now that the weight is falling off I am entering phase 2. At an average weight loss of 13 lbs per month I need to start firming everything. I will start doing that with a personal trainer starting next week. I am so excited. I am not only looking good but I am feeling mighty good too!
If anyone has any questions for me please feel free to respond. I will keep you all posted on how I’m doing. if I can help you with getting healthy in 2009. Let meknow your thoughts, send comments to SheilaO@SheilaOShow.com. Talk to me!
This blog is dedicated to the memory of my Mother, Rose Cox, my Father Lawrence Cox and my sister Barbara Reed.
Everyone always says I have a new year’s resolution and may or may not live up to it. I never haveone because they are always too hard to keep. In the year 2008 I lostmy sister Barbara Reed on January 14th 2008 and I have lost my motherand father all three of them passed away due to a heart attack. This fact stayed on my mind throughout 2008. I prayed and prayed and I had amessage from the lord saying you need to get healthy in 2009. I went onthe net and researched how I could do this and found a doctor whoperformed the first lap band procedure Dr. David Davtyan. I made anappointment with him and found him very interesting. He also had thelap band procedure and had lost 90lbs. I felt so goodafter I left from meeting with the doctor. I made an appointment withhim to do the procedure on December 18th 2008 in Cedar Sinai Hospital.He was so thrall; he had me take every kind of test there was to makesure that I could have the lap band. I passed every test. I had itdone, the next day I was ready to come home. I never felt sick just alittle sore in the tummy area.
I already feel good and it’s just 33lbs in 3 weeks. I rested over the Christmas Holiday and did notmiss the turkey, dressing, potato salad, sweet potato pie or chocolatecake. I had just had all of that for thanksgiving I just had clearbroth, water and green tea. My first success came at a loss of 35 lbs.
Every 2 weeks they would add more things I can have. I can have 2 oz ofliquid and 2 to 4oz of food now. With the lap band you just feel fullall the time and have to remember to eat.Now I can say I have somethingto look forward to in the coming year and that is being healthy. I havebeen getting creative in the kitchen with new foods less meat and moreveggies and fruit.and as of today I have lost a total of 80lbs.
Now that the weight is falling off I am entering phase 2. At an average weight loss of 13 lbs per month I need to start firming everything. I will start doing that with a personal trainer starting next week. I am so excited. I am not only looking good but I am feeling mighty good too!
If anyone has any questions for me please feel free to respond. I will keep you all posted on how I’m doing. if I can help you with getting healthy in 2009. Let meknow your thoughts, send comments to SheilaO@SheilaOShow.com. Talk to me!
This blog is dedicated to the memory of my Mother, Rose Cox, my Father Lawrence Cox and my sister Barbara Reed.
Hello Sheila,
I am glad and happy at the success you are having with the lap band. A few people I know and some I don"t have not had the success you are having, even with the gastric bypass. Keep up the goold work and continue to be Healthy in 2009
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Congrulations!! on the lap band.
Keep up the good work and get healthy.
Also Congraulations on 10years of being in the business
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HEY COUSIN YOU LOOK GREAT, YOU GO GIRL I KNOW THIS IS HEALTY FOR YOU. LOVE KAREN
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First! ooo just kidding! Were close to a 100lbs
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I want to say that you look wonderful. It is great to see a young woman like yourself looking and feeling good. You are giving me that push to do it.. God always put people in your path for a reason. Keep up the good work.
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you are so HOT....my cupcake. good luck on monday.
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I just want to say that you look absolutely radiant! I have seen you throughout this entire procedure and the changes in both your physical and emotional self are amazing! Congratualtions & you go girl~
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When we first met I knew there was something special about you, and I believe that you have not even come close to what God has for you yet girl! Keep going...you are on your way toward the best season of your life. Just make sure I'm a part of it.
Love you!
Delora
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Hello to my dear sis-n-law, me and Steve are so proud of you.Congrats on your 10 years of success. We knew you could do it.Also congrats on the lapband surgery, you are looking great.
Love you always,
Lauanna
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Wow!!!!!! Sheila, You look great. not that you didn't before but this is realy good. I am so happy for you and everything you're doing. Keep up the great work and I am looking to see and hear more from you.
Be Blessed.
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Good Job!!! You are lovely!!! This is really good.. You have always been very lovely, but this is really good... Keep the faith and I look forward to seeing you soon!!!
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Sheila, I am so very proud of you. Darlin' you look marvelous! You are an inspiration, and wonderful example. I miss you and hope to see you soon!
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Sheila: Congratulations on having lost so much weight. I lost 40lbs using the Herbalife diet. It has been wonderful! I have gone from a size 46 waist down to a size 36 waist. It can be done!
With all the talk we've done over the past year, I realize I don't know when or what channel your show is on. Please send me that information. I will get it faster if you go to my facebook page, but I will check on this one as well. I am trying to cancel this account. So all the best, and I hope to hear from you soon. Drop me a line on my webpage.
-Ralph
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Sheila, I am very proud of you! When we were discussing your options and you had started walking and how focus you were before the surgery. I knew you would be as successful as you have been so far. Keep on pushing and moving forward. I'm going on two and half years and 100/lbs lighter and let me tell you being able to walk long distance without being out of breath is the best feeling ever and I know you understand. I Love you Sis and to know we will see each other another year. GOD bless you!
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Good Luck Sheila
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Hi Sheila:
An old friend from the past. Yvonne gave me your website. So good to see you are taking charge of your health. I'm sure your parents and Barbara are proud of you. I've done the same myself. I'm looking better and feeling better. It's wonderful to see you have been successful in your other endeavors also. Let's keep in touch.
Auretta
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Wow.. you are an inspiration! Thank you! Best of luck to your new ventures!! I will be waiting in anticipation! My best, Leah
See you soon
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Sheila, you look great! I know it has been months since the surgery but we just connected. Keep up the good work. So sorry to hear about Barbara she was a sweet woman.
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Hi Shiela, We feel so blessed to have received your email and appreciate your kindness over the past few years. You have a gentle kindness that brings a smile to people and you have a genuine personal ability that has made us get to appreciate California. We look forward to stayin in touch over the years to come and even though we didn't have much opportunity to visit on a personal level maybe now we will. You don't need to wished Goodluck because you have achieved and made you way to the successes you have gone after. We do look forward to seeing you take it to the screen one more time. The best is still ahead for you so hold on and enjoy your life ride!!! Mike and Joan
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Hi Sheila, By the Way just posted and how could we forget to tell you how wonderful you look! You know Mike always tells you how great you look--you go with your lovely self!!! Joan
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Hi, Sheila: Just read about your lap band procedure. Congratulations and the very best wishes. One of my former co-workers had the procedure after Thanksgiving last year, but when the Christmas Holidays came, she ate something that she should not have and ended up in the ER. However, she looks GREAT now! I need to lose weight, but I'm afraid that my will power, or the lack thereof, will cause problems for me. However, I am happy for you--you look great in the "after" picture.
Best wishes---
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I can see that you are an expert in this field! I am launching a website soon, and this information is very useful for me. Thanks for all your help and wishing you all the success in your business.
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Have you thought of adding video for this blog to keep the readers more entertained?
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I am proud of you for taking your life seriously and start taking control. You have probably lost a lot more by now, but I want to encourage you to GO Girl!
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Excellent article!
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Very simple in words but in reality, many discrepancies, not so peachy!
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Hi!
There are a couple of proposals for cooperation in the field of alternative energy.
You are interested in solar panels?
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