LandieApplebottom

I'm on YouTube as well. I too find it therapeutic to talk about what I'm going through. I'm dadutchessofdork on YouTube

My papers have only been sent 1 day and I am so anxious! I dont know how I am gonna wait! *eek! Meanwhile, August 30, I will have my Tonsils and Adenoids removed and a Deviated septum fixed. Ugh! Lots going on for me.... How will i stand the wait? Starting Out: 211 lbs 5'5 BMI 35 Initial Consult: February 25, 2011 Nutritional Consult: February 25, 2011 1st sleep Study: April 23, 2011 2nd Sleep Study: May 29, 2011 End of 6 Mth Diet: July 15 2011 Psych Eval: July 15 2011 Paperwork Submitted August 15, 2011 Date of Sx: TBA Day of Sx Weight TBA Goal: 140 lbs - 71 lbs to lose

(*in my Rob Schneider voice) You can do it! [obscure Waterboy reference, LMAO!!!] But I mean it! you really can. start out slow, learning the game as a non-skating official and then tryout when you feel comfortable. The best part is, there's a Team in almost every city! Even in Australia!!!

OMG I just marched with my Roller Derby team in the Pride Parade, here in Chicago on Sunday. I walked about 4.5 miles!!! I didn't get too winded cause we stopped a lot. But MAN my thighs were swollen and bruised when I got home!!! I had to use cortisone and and ice pack. So I wanna add the thighs to my list.

Im only about 6 - 10 lbs heavier than you, same height, BMI barely 35. Im getting the band. My goal is about 140-150. I get the same reaction from people who say "your not even that heavy" but im at the same time, people refer to me as "that heavy girl". I love steak, am I am willing to accept the change in what I eat because it is these foods and lack of adequate exercise that keeps me at this weight. So keep that in mind. Ive also been on a diet for the last 5 months and havent really lost any weight. Ive been up and down. Hopefully the pre-diet will help you gradually adjust to the new eating lifestyle.

Awesome! You can do it! And you'll have so much fun too! BTW here's my list: 1. Do the Susan G Komen breast Cancer walk 2. Go swimming at least once a month in the summer 3. Ride in the World Naked Bike Ride in protest of oil dependency 4. Become a skating referee for my Roller Derby team

I love that you have a weekly sport on your list. For the same Reason, I joined My local Roller Derby team, as an official. I thought is was a good way to be social (Im a bit introvert) and its a good opportunity to do something that is both fun and NOT SEDENTARY. I get a lot of exercise in Derby because it requires you move around. Girls of all shapes and sizes participate as skaters or officials. You should consider the Awesomeness of Roller Derby.

The only problem I am having is with my psych. Supposedly they are experts at dealing with United healthcare. The website says my eval will be at their office. But I was given a referral to 2 doctors, who didn't take my insurance and costs $300. So I tell them and im referred to two more with the same issue. So I called my insurance for a referral, a giant hassle. I am still trying to get it scheduled.