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July 4Th, 2012

Well today's the 4th of July and it was a rather uneventful day. In-laws came over for some hamburgers, hot dogs and corn on the cob. I had a bun-less hamburger with some onion, tomato and avacado, plus a mini corn on the cob. Then they broke out the peanut butter/chocolate ice cream and of course, it's a holiday, so I have to treat myself! Didn't have much, but enough to go over my calories for the day. Oh well, tomorrow's a new day. I've been doing really good anyways. I've already lost 20lbs so... and I still have 2 more months to go of my 3 month waiting period. I am so nervous and yet so impatiently wanting to just get it over with so I can move on already! I feel like I've waited long enough... I've been heavy my whole life so it just seems like it's enough already. Then again, I'm glad I have some time to adjust to the new way of eating and getting things ready before surgery gets here... lol. Can you tell I'm a Gemini? Back and forth my mind goes... it's annoying, but I'm used to it. Anyways, I've been on here for a little while now and have met some really cool people that have really helped me and given me a lot of good information and things to think about. I definitely know the sleeve is the right choice for me, I'm just so scared of the surgery itself. Oh well, I imagine there would be something a little off if you were not nervous at all. Just trying to wait out my time. I'm sure it'll be here before I know it, but it seems like it's taking forever. My little girl starts kindergarten in August so I'm glad it'll at least be after that. Well, I'm gonna close now. Later all!

Pre-OpLoser619

Pre-OpLoser619

 

Happy Birthday America!!

Today, 4th of July, has always been associated with hamburgers on the grill and apple pie. I am a military spouse so our holidays are spent with our military friends and celebrating. I just knew there would be more food than I could control myself with, ya' know what? There was, and I cooked every bit of it. I had some homemade chicken wings on the grill, a scoop of potato salad, a scoop of baked beans and a corn on the cob. Sounds pretty bad huh? Especially on my pre op diet, well, I did great. This was the first holiday in years that I only had one plate of food with no seconds and no deserts. I enjoyed my meal and spent the rest of the time focusing on my family and guests instead of what I am gonna stuff my face with next and what will I have when everyone is gone.     I did very very good today, I am proud of myself.

Kekeboo

Kekeboo

 

The Beginning

This is me now...         Six years. Six very long years of being overweight. It all started my Junior year of highschool when I found out I was pregnant. I become incredibly depressed and ate everything in my path. My boyfriend and I were having problems at the time and my stress got the best of me. We "broke up" for a short 2 months. I put broke up in " " because of the simple fact that we still saw and spoke to each other every day, so i don't really count it as an actual break up.   I became very bitter after he graduated that year, while I was still in highschool. He got to go off to college, while I'm stuck in this small town with a baby on the way and only a senior in High School. I tried to make the best of my situation. I thought about adoption for a while, but couldn't go thru with it. So here I was, a senior in highschool and pregnant. I was also taking college courses online as I was able to do half day courses.   I gained 60-70 pounds I was pregnant. And I had a C-section, which didn't help matters at all. After my son was born, I lost a little weight, but not as much as I wanted. I got more depressed. I ate more and more. After 6 years, I had gained a total of 120 pounds. That's a whole person. I tried Weight Watchers, Spark People, Counting my calories and only eating 1500/day, and diet pills prescribed by my PCP. Nothing was working long term. I finally decided to do some research online about Lap Band. I found out all the steps you have to take, and next thing I knew, I was signing up for a seminar.   I did it!! I took the first step to getting the LapBand Surgery. Tuesday night, I went to the seminar meeting thru Saint Luke's. It was very informational and made me realize that this is definitely the best choice for me. I made my first appointment with the physician for July 18th @ 10am. I am completely ready to start this journey. I am incredibly scared, but excited at the same time. Now, I need the support. My boyfriend does not support the surgery. He thinks I'm taking "the easy way out". But, lucky for me, I have SEVERAL people that support me and are behind me every step of the way. For someone who is only 23 years old and until I had my son, was always pretty small, I have to get my pre-baby weight back!   BRING IT ON LAPBAND SURGERY! I'M READY FOR YOU!!!!!   This is me when I was 3 months pregnant with my son. I would LOVE to look like this again!

SAhring1105

SAhring1105

 

The Day After The Seminar

i started this process about 5 years ago with dr. davis' group in the houston medical center. i went to their seminar downtown and they verrified my insurance and said i had to do a 6 month presurgical diet. so i did that along with everything else they required before surgery. the day before i went to see dr. davis, his office called and said that bariatric services were excluded on my insurance policy and that i would have to pay out of pocket to see him. i was very upset and agreed to pay the $260 to see him. he said i was a great candidate for gastric bypass surgery (gastric sleeve wasn't an option back then). i was also around 50 lbs lighter when i saw dr. davis too. when i left his office, i called blue cross/blue shield and they confirmed i didn't have any bariatric coverage.... i was pissed! there was nothing i could do.... and i couldn't see financing $25000 at the time!     years have obviously gone by, i've lost and gained weight since then, but now i'm at my highest weight.... and miserable! i have some resources in which i will be able to afford surgery now and MUST take advantage of it. i work for a highly respected group of doctors in the north houston/woodlands area and they refer out to the best specialists in town. dr. jason balette is one of the bariatric surgeons we refer to. i started doing my research about a month ago about dr. balette and the gastric sleeve procedure. when i called his office, they of course make you go to their seminar to learn about the surgeries he performs. i didn't want to go because being in the medical field i have done all my research and understand everything... i just wanted to meet with him because i needed help deciding between lap band and the sleeve.   my friend and i went to the seminar together, she happens to be looking at getting the lap band. the seminar was last night and dr. balette was the speaker. he confirmed everything i knew from research and even gave me more information that i didn't know... so i guess it was a good thing i went! i am convinced that the sleeve is the best option for me. the lap band has never appealed to me nor have i seen too many patients with the best results from it. i sometimes think that people do it because it's their cheapest option.... not what's best for them.     my parents and i went to dinner last night and we talked about my options... they are not too happy with the fact that more than half of my stomach will be removed, to never be put back again. that is exactly what freaked me out when i first learned about the surgery... so i had much convincing to do. tomorrow i will be calling dr. balette's office so i can go in for my consultation... i know mom and dad will want to go too as they are very nervous. in the meantime... im going to continue on my south beach diet and try to lose some lbs before surgery so that the restricted diet post surgery isn't such a shock!     if anyone has any advise for me as i start my "losing streak" i would love to hear it!     lisa

honeybunny526

honeybunny526

 

And The Countdown To Surgery Begins

The decision to have surgery in Mexico was not an easy one. But no insurance benefits under my health plan for any obesity related treatment (I don't know if that will change under the new healthcare plan law) -- that made the decision easier. In 3 weeks 6 days, I turn 55 and I will have been obese (FAT) for at least 30 years officially. And 30 years of trying to lose weight and to be healthy is long enough.   I thought I was fat as a teen and now realize I was just right....5'7' and 135-145.....but definitely voluptous and bigger than the cheerleaders who all seemed to weigh 90 pounds and were about 5'1" tall. Got married and gained 25 pounds but still was within normal. Went on the pill and gained 25 more pounds...and it was officially "on". Got pregnant, lost 45 pounds after baby and then gained 60 (with the encouragement of my (now ex-) husband. (seriously...he would bring home 2-lb bags of M&M's and a large pizza for each of us.....bagels, ice cream, "you deserve it"). :ph34r:   Since age 24, I have tried Diet Center, Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, Nutrisystem, Medifast, Optifast, Adkins, appetite supressants and oh, let's not forget the fen-phen. Every single time I lose 20-30 pounds and STOP. The Medifast/Optifast, I knew exactly how many calories I took in (approx 800) and lost NOTHING for a month (I figure my body thought I was dead or something).   I am thinking of VSG as a kickstart with extra kicks built in. A tool to be used and that continues to be used. In the next 9 days, I quit smoking. (Dr. 's office said quit at least 4 weeks before surgery).. On August 3, I start 10 day preop but am supposed to lose 5% of body weight before 8/13. Along with taking and passing a huge test for my work the week of July 24th. Gonna be an interesting month.

Southern Oregon

Southern Oregon

 

3Rd Month Down

I haven't posted in a while, but this month has been going pretty good. I feel GREAT! Well, besides my hip. I hurt my hip jogging but I bought some better shoes with more cushion and a new Ipod. I am excited to get my jog on. As soon as I get it set up today, I'm going to hit the pavement. I'm down 60lbs and this blows me away. I am half way to my first year goal. I am also 15lbs away to my post baby weight. Next stop, pre baby weight! I am fitting into my old clothes that I haven't fit into in the last 5 years. I feel like I have a whole new wardrobe. I just got my 3rd fill and I am at 7cc. I am going home at the end of the month to see my family. It will be the first time that most of them have seen me since right after my surgery. Well, cheers to month 4. Here we go!

Weighty Wagey

Weighty Wagey

 

One Week Post Op

So today is officially 7 days since my surgery. One week. Every day seemed to pass by slowly, but I can't believe it's already a week. I thought I would never get here! The good part: yes I have already started loosing weight! yay! weigh in at the doc's office manana. Also, no pain when I am just relaxing. I have been off pain meds for several days The bad: I knew what the diet would be like before I went under the knife, but it is so much harder than I thought it would be. I never imagined wishing for crackers and cereal as much as I do now. As you all know, the first week is jello, popsicles, and broth. I cannot wait for the end of week 2! Also, sneezing sucks, lol!   As a promise to myself and who ever is reading, I will share all the good and bad about living with the band and how it has changed my life.   BTW, who am I? 25 yo 5'1" F med student (1 year left!!!) who weighed 227.5 (BMI 43) as of 6/21/12. I have fought with my weight for all of my life just like many here. I feel like I've tried it all. Fad diets. Weight Watchers (which did work while I was honestly doing it). Calorie Counting. It's just when I am not honestly putting all my energy into dieting, I gain it all back. I don't have any medical problems. I have seen what obesity can do to a person from the medical, familial, and personal stand point and I didn't want to find myself 15 years from now in a hole I can't get myself out of medically. I want to enjoy being young. Wear a swimsuit on the beach without being embarrassed. When I have kids, I want to be able to run around with them and not be worn out. When I see my patients and tell them about healthy eating and lifestyles, I don't want them to think, "yeah, like she knows!" I know I will always have a battle with my weight, but won't it be nice to fight while I'm a healthy weight because I took a leap of faith that this surgery would be the right choice for me? Yup, it will be nice.

Toby&theBanded

Toby&theBanded

 

Updated "ah Hah" Moments

August 23, 2012: Still trying to figure out how this Blog works but figured it was time for another update. As of yesterday, I am down 90.1 lbs!!! Adding a Before/After photo and am updating my "Ah Hah" moments below.... Feeling 'on top of the world'!!!   July 13, 2012: Achieved another 'Ah Hah' Moment today - under 210 lbs. Now down 77.6 lbs - WooHoo!!   Happy July 4th to all. Figured it was time to update these again. Currently down 72 lbs since the start of my pre-op diet on 2/22; surgery was on 3/7.   Check out my Photos for updated 'After... So Far...' pictures.   Feeling great!!!     Updates to my "Ah Hah" moments that I am looking forward to - in relatively random order: Weigh under 280 lbs -- Achieved -- 2/29/2012 - 10 lbs lost during 2 week pre-op diet
Surgery complete -- Achieved -- 3/7/2012
Weigh under 270 lbs -- Achieved -- 3/14/2012
Weigh under 260 lbs -- Achieved -- 3/31/2012
Size 2X clothes fit again -- Achieved -- 4/4/2012
Weigh under 250 lbs -- Achieved -- 4/18/2012
Weigh under 248 lbs (personal significance) -- Achieved 4/20/2012
Weigh under 240 lbs -- Achieved 5/9/2012
Start Jazzercise Classes -- Decided to join LA Fitness and work with a Personal Trainer instead -- 5/23/12
Weigh under 230 lbs -- 5/29/12 (228.9 lbs)
Weigh under 229 lbs (lowest with LapBand) -- 5/29/12 (228.9 lbs)
No longer have to wear airplane seat belt extender -- Achieved 5/1/2012 - WOOHOO!!! Flew on six planes (different models) over the next three weeks with no Extender!!
Size 1X clothes fit again -- 6/13/12 - some fit, not all - varies by brand of course
Weigh under 220.2 lbs -- 6/18/12 (219.5 lbs)
BMI less than 40 - graduated from Morbidly Obese to Very Obese -- 7/3/12 -- 214.5 lbs (BMI 39.9) started at BMI of 53.2
Weigh under 210.2 lbs -- 7/13/2012 -- now 208.6 lbs -- WooHoo I'm more than half way there!
Weigh 206.2 - 80 lbs lost! -- 7/21/2012 -- @ 205.7 lbs
Weigh under 200 lbs -- ONEDERLAND! -- 8/4/2012 @ 199.9 lbs
Size XL clothes fit again -- approx 8/4/2012
Weigh 196.2 - 90 lbs lost! -- 8/22/2012 -- @ 196.1 lbs
Sit with legs crossed - comfortably! -- 8/15/2012
Weigh under 190 lbs
Weigh under 188 lbs (lowest while on WW in 2001 after losing 105 lbs)
BMI less than 35 - graduated from Very Obese to Obese -- started at BMI of 53.2
Weigh under 186.2 lbs -- ONE HUNDRED POUNDS LOST!!
Able to wear one of the cute sundresses I see at Flea Markets
Go bike riding -- Achieved 5/20/2012 Bought a new bike and took it for a spin.
Weigh under 180 lbs
Size L clothes fit again -- 8/15/2012 and wear Size 16 tops/bottoms
Weigh under 176.2 lbs -- 110 LBS DOWN
Weigh under 170 lbs
Weigh under 166.2 lbs -- 120 LBS DOWN
Weigh 163 lbs or less - Wedding Day weight in 1983
BMI less than 30 - graduated from Obese to Overweight -- started at BMI of 53.2
Weigh under 160 lbs
Size M clothes fit again
Weigh under 156.2 lbs -- 130 LBS DOWN
Weigh under 150 lbs
Weigh under 146.2 lbs -- 140 LBS DOWN
Weigh under 140 lbs
Weigh under 136.2 lbs -- 150 LBS DOWN
Go rollerblading
Size S clothes fit??
Reach Goal Weight - 134 lbs!!! -- 152 LBS DOWN

want2bthin

want2bthin

 

Drum Roll, Ta Ta Da!!!!

Well, I have not blogged for a while, since I did not feel as if I had anything to write about, but have been following all your posts...I AM VERY PROUD OF YOU ALL!!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.   Now for the drum roll part, 2 of my daughters and I went shopping yesterday and ended up looking for a dress for "mother of the bride" (my youngest daughter is getting married Sept 1st). We started with sizes 20 and went down from there (I was a 24/26 when I first got my surgery). I ended up getting a size 14 much to my excited surprise and felt absolutely beautiful. Woo Hoo Me!   Well, it's the 4th and I gotta get and get things ready for the big day. Anyway, I will post pictures later.   Keep it up fellow bandsters.   Zil

zil

zil

 

Day 3 - Liquid Diet

On my way home from work yesterday I stopped at the grocery store and wound up buying a bunch of cans of Campbells low sodium condensed soups as well as like 6 boxes of sugar free Jello and sugar free Popsicles. Previously I tried just drinking the low sodium chicken broth that comes in the box but it was gross so I knew I had to figure something out cause I needed something savory. So when I got home yesterday I took a can of the condensed chicken soup and used a colander to strain out only the liquid then mixed it with one can of water and microwaved it. It was really good in comparison to the box of broth!   I've been on edge the past couple days understandably but I've been taking it out in my boyfriend which isn't good but he's just going to have to deal with it for the next couple weeks because I am already stressed out and can't deal with him ontop of it.   Today is the 4th of July which is proving to be tuff because my friends are having a big BBQ and I am refusing to go. It is way too much temptation so I plan on staying home all day on the couch and maybe going to the Christmas Tree Shop to get my mind off of everything.   Im also starting a new book, Easy, I'll let you all know how it is.

nyangela426

nyangela426

 

Sleeved And Home!

So I'm home, my sleeve is done and I am walking and sipping and doing all the right things. It is sore, ut owhere near as painful as expected and I'm getting noticeably better every day. Imaging feeling like you've just done heaps and heaps of ab exercises- that is how I feel today 3 days out.Cat still sick, but can't deal with that until I'm stronger. It will be interesting to see how I manage on my own now, will keep you all posted. Off for a nap in my OWN bed! YAY!

Smoggy

Smoggy

 

Good Riddance!

To those first 40 pounds that I've lost - good riddance! I have about 45 more to join you, so make room!!   I was ecstatic to step on the scale and see that I have finally hit 40 lbs lost! I'm almost out of the 200's and I feel fantastic. Well, besides every muscle in my body hurting, I feel fantastic!   I don't really see the changes in myself, but sometimes I notice little things, like getting ready in the morning (wrapped in my towel), my collar bone has made its appearance again. My legs are definietly taking shape. My pair of work pants that I literally did a happy dance two weeks ago that they finally fit (bought them without trying them on, they're the low rise slim fit - not my normal style!) now hang off my hips and I'm tugging at them all day long.   I still don't like hearing compliments. The only one I've graciously accepted is from my PCP, when she said that I was doing remarkable. I had lost 34 lbs since I have last seen her in early April. I work in the same office as her and she said that everyone around the clinic has noticed how amazing I look. I would just rather not hear compliments because I know I have so much work to do, I don't want to get excited yet.   So on this note, I'm going to really behave myself today at my sisters BBQ....I even made five side dishes last night and never took a taste! (That included chocolate peanutbutter cookies!)

jen_1381

jen_1381

 

Week 14 Post Op

Week 14   Last week’s weight – 207 This week’s weight – 205.2 Total weight lost this week – 1.8 lbs   Total weight loss since surgery – 41 lbs   Average weekly weight loss since surgery – 2.4 lbs per week   Happy to write that I broke the 40 lb mark this week and I am closer to my goal of being under 200 lbs by the time we head back to school in August.   I’ve been walking pretty consistently every morning (3 miles) but now that I am in a normal summer routine boredom has kicked in a bit (which equals eating more for me). I am going to have to watch that in the coming weeks.   I’ve started making green smoothies in the morning with kale, bananas, and mixed berries (plus other stuff). I actually don’t mind the taste and feel that I am getting some healthy items in my diet (not that I am eating unhealthy but it is nice to know that I am getting a decent amount of fruits and veggies in one serving).   My Non Scale Victory (NSV) this week was fitting into a bathing suit top that I haven’t worn for years (but I spent a lot of money on and didn’t want to give it away – miracle suit top $$$ in size 18W). My Lands End 22W suit is way too baggy now.   Until next week!

mrsteacher

mrsteacher

 

Its Almost Cutting Time!!

Hey everyone my name is Ashley and I am a 21 year old female from Indiana. I currently am 5'7 and 285 lbs with a BMI of 31%. I will begin my banded journey on July 19th, 2012 and could not be happier to finally get this weight loss trip on the road. All my life I have been considered the "bigger" girl. Although I have always been VERY active, I have ALWAYS been overweight. I currently work EMS and live a very on the go lifestyle. Being as young as I am I dont have very many people to turn to that know what I am about to go through. Most of my friends tell me "Im beautiful the way I am and I dont need to change that", but they have never walked in my shoes. I hope to hear lots of advice and support from people who have been there and done that.

exeznohz123

exeznohz123

 

No Resriction...i Need Support Asap!

I am in not reaching the green zone yet and feel like I am losing focus. Had surgery in Jan. 2012 and have now gained back 3lbs. I work hard for each pound so that's frustrating. I am going to try and find a support group around here to attend...need the support of my own kind....Bandster! I have only had 1 fill nad Thursday will have another! God willing they will find my port. dr had a really hard time finding it last time. I only have 1 cc and it is not helping. I need this "tool" to start helping me! Pleeease and suggestion or support are appreciated. What does a person do when they are at this point???

journey4me

journey4me

 

And On The 7Th Day..i Made It One Whole Week! Boom Boom Pow!

Holla fellow bandsters! Yes you read that correctly. I have not only survived Hell week, but I believe I have thrived! That's right, 1 week ago at this very moment I was home watching TV and safely banded. I don't remember much of anything else that evening, that's why they make anesthesia so good and narcotics. I took quite a journey this week. I was dealing with the obvious issues after surgery, but I also did a bit of "spirit surgery" if you will. When your incapacitated for a time you have no choice but to think, because you can't do much else. If my brain had a disclaimer it would read: Do not enter without parental supervision.   Today was minimal pain, I took 1 pain pill all day. I had my coffee this morning. 40 of strawberry protein, that's 40 oz of liquid, not exactly sure how much protein. My Crystal Light Pink Lemonade and I drank an Energy Wild Strawberry Crystal Light and did not get my headache, which had become my 9pm uninvited guest every night. I finished it off with a small bowl of cream of chicken soup and it was fabulous. I am not restricted yet, but I was full and content. Fingers crossed.   I thought about pain, I thought about food, I thought about fat, shopping, clothes and the extreme heat. I thought "What the hell have I done?", then thought "I wish I would have done this sooner." I thought about education, I thought about government, sex and relationships. I thought about death and sickness, then I thought about life. I thought about swimming, showering, scars and plastic surgery. Protein powder and chicken broth, religion and meditation, rain and storms, vacations and casino's, friends and lovers, marriage and divorce. I thought about stages of motherhood, I thought about my children, and your children, boys, girls, babies, and old people. I thought about pets and people, good vs. evil, guilt and shame, honesty and integrity and words with friends. You catch my drift, I shan't bore you with more words with different letters.   I have gratitude for this forum, it actually helped calm my pain and craziness. You know what they say, "If you see CRAZY coming-cross the street!" We know most of us not only invite it in, but beg it to stay and set an extra place for dinner. My personal experience is just that, just as your experience is your own. When we bring these together we are an encyclopedia of knowledge, on this topic at least! I have learned that not only is everyone's experience different, it is also the same in many ways. Even though most of us have had the same "procedure", the doctors have given different instructions to you regarding your surgery, whether it's the road leading up to it or the weeks following the surgery. The important thing to remember is sort of what we should know already, just because someone else has been advised to eat or drink from a specific or nonspecific menu, doesn't mean it will produce the same result for you. Yes kids, that's why we always check with our Dr. before doing something different than their specific instructions. Now that's a disclaimer.   I see my surgeon Thursday afternoon and because of you good people of the page, I have come to the conclusion that more than likely I will not receive a "first fill" as the lady indicated when she called to schedule the appointment. (you guys rock) After all, it will only have been 9 days since my surgery. I also had a large hernia repair, (Dr said large, not me-I prefer petite words) Why the heck stress my body more while I'm still in healing mode? Besides, I have only been somewhat hungry maybe twice all week. Not because I was sick, or nauseous I didn't have alot of those symptoms. Because I had already started my journey months before in January when I saw my Dr. for the first time. I never had that "last buffet" or felt like I had to eat "as much as I can-while I still can" frame of mind, I don't know why because I sure have done that before, several times as a matter of fact. Every time I committed myself to a new "diet", (yeah, yeah I know don't call it diet, it's a lifestyle change) I would give myself license to eat, I didn't do that this time, I thought about it, I had the choice and I chose NO. That's when I knew I always had the power, if I needed a bread twisty around my stomach to remind me then so be it! I will not be ashamed and start my journey with that burden, nor will I think about it as my cross to bear. I think of all these younger people getting to start over and it puts joy in my heart.   Tomorrow is Independence Day and I couldn't have picked a better holiday to come next. This 4th of July will find me thinking about our troops both here and those not here, walking my dogs in the morning, going to a movie with the boys in the afternoon, deciding where to watch fireworks, and knowing that my Independence Day will be every day for the rest of my life. Onward and Upward my friends, Happy 4th of July and as always, Lo & Behold..... Velvet

velvetbuckle

velvetbuckle

 

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delpha

delpha

 

Denial

I got the denial letter today from aetna. They said I couldn't prove that I was fat for 2 consecutive years. And I didn't meet the nutritional program guidelines that they require for six month. It's surprising that I'm disappointed. I knew it was probable, i read the terms of the health insurance when I got my new job. Still i was surprised that they think i wasn't fat for 2 years consecutively. I'm sure it will all get sorted, my nurses said they only sent the letter because the people on the phone couldn't figure out if my plan included wls coverage. Oh well. I worked out today even thought I didn't want to. It's so hot here, it's not supposed to be this hot til august!

juny

juny

 

Am I Screwed!?

Alrighty. For some of who who have read my past blogs or posts, you would have found out that I am doing the surgery alone... completely behind my family's back. Not one person in my family knows. My surgery is taking place in Mexico and they believe I'm going to Canada for a wedding. Okay... here goes nothin'   My surgery is scheduled for July 19th, returning back home on Monday July 23rd. I am a recent grad, walking in May with my masters degree. If things are going as good as I hope they are, I may be offered a job and will be required to move from Michigan to Tennessee (about a 9 hour drive). I'm not supposed to lift anything for 6 weeks so moving is going to be a blast. As bad as it sounds, I'm planning to "throw out my back"... which may be believable after dealing with the soreness from the surgery. Additionally, training starts the following Monday on the 30th.   Am I screwed? I know moving isn't going to be fun but how about training for my new job? Will I be able to sit through training and do what needs to be done after less than 2 weeks post-op???   Change the flight is going to cost money. I have no idea when I'm going to be able to get the surgery done again. HELP ME!!   I'm a horrible daughter, ain't I?

~*~ Melissa ~*~

~*~ Melissa ~*~

 

Going Into My 6Th Week

Things are going pretty good. I am working out (still waiting for that 6 week cutoff so that I can weight lift) but I am doing everything else. It is amazing to learn how much I ate just because. It is easy to see especially when you are dining out. I see my friends eating and cleaning their plates and I am satisfied after a few bites. It feels really great. My friends are not as weirded out by the whole thing as I thought they would be which is good.   Today has been kind of different for me. I was craving something crunchy/salty and went to the dreaded vending machine. I knew that I shouldn't have but I was dying. I ate some baked Lays and I can't believe that I ate the entire bag. Who knew my pouch would allow me to. I do not feel bad physically, of course mentally I feel terrible but I know that it will pass.

angellic16

angellic16

 

How Long Do You Work Out?

I've read many different things and now I am just wondering how many days a week you work out and for how long? I try and get at least 3 but really need to increase that. I figured I'd just ask around and see what is the most common one. Happy 4th to everyone!

goal_will_be_met

goal_will_be_met

 

They Cancel Each Other Out!!!!!

I'm going to Zumba every other day this last week. But I've noticed that later that night, I usually end up eating too much or something I shouldnt be having at all! Hey! That cancels out the sweating and movement I had that day!   UGGGGGGG!!!!   Today I also wore a more form fitting shirt to work out that didnt necessarily cover my rear like I usually wear. It was flattering and not flattering at the same time. The color and cut looked awesome on me but yuck, my stomach and mommy apron as well as my rear were very visible. Even the instructor during Zumba pointed at me to "suck in" my stomach more during an exercise move. Sigh.   I must say that I am proud of me for getting to the workout class and completing it each time I go. Im looking forward to having better cardio and losing some more weight so I can do a little more of the jumping and quick movements that they do in this class.   ok talk to you later, weighing in and posting official weight for the week tommorow.

RahRahRah

RahRahRah

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