Dawn200321

Thank you! another good review for fitbit. I guess I shouldnt have labled this hrm considering I am looking for more like the fitbit or bodymedia band. I like the fit bit cause its smaller! Cant wait to pick one up

Thank you! Thats what I needed to hear! I use my fitness pal daily so that will be a bonus! You made that decision easy lol

I used to have to sit down and pull my leg up to tie my shoes. I was on my walk the other day and shoelace came untied. Without even thinking I bent down and tied it! That was awesome!!!

THey asked me if I felt like I needed one and honestly I didnt so I said so. Im sure if she felt differently she would have told me!

I wanna get a HRM but I dont know what kind? I was considering the fitbit but was wondering if anyone could make a recomendation?

Thanks all! The biggest thing for me I think is counting calories and staying away from the sweets. I still enjoy them once in awhile but not as often as I did. I also exercise at least 1 hour a day about 6days aweek. I think that has been my formla for success. Of course the band does its job by making me eat much smaller portions!

I have the wii and have played all the just dances. They are very fun except I tend to get bored with the songs so I decided not to buy them. I am really wanting to try The Biggest Loser game though!

I drink muscle milk almost every morning. So far its the only protein shake I like. Tastes just like chocolate milk IMO

Went for a checkup with my surgen's office yesterday and they said I was doing great! I had lost 18 pounds since my last visit on Dec 1st and they were more than impressed! They said they dont fix what isnt broken so I dont need another fill for 4 weeks..sooner if I feel the need! I was thrilled

Do you exercise? Im sure one or two more fills and you will get some restriction! I was banded 10/19 and have only had one fill and I am getting another on Thursday. I am definetly ready! I have found that exercising is how I am losing most of my weight. I dont eat the greatest but I do eat much smaller amouts now. I also track my calories. I find that helps a lot too

I told a handfull of people. My mom, hubby, co-workers, but pretty much anyone that I dont talk to directly doesnt know. Its akward for me though when people bring up my weight loss. I dont like to lie at all so I really dont know what to say...

Congrats! I weigh less than mine now too! I love it

Dawn Checking in Down 2 pounds this week to 213!

I have a 10cc band and have had one fill which they put 5ccs of fluid in. I have restriction but I am not in the green zone yet. I am going for another fill on the 19th of this month. I will see what they say

I also have Aetna. I went to the seminar in May and had my surgery in October. I had to do a 4 month supervised diet and of course get the required test from the dr. After they submitted my paper work I think Aetna only took a few days to a week to approve me.

Dawn weighing in at 215! Thats a loss of 4 pounds for this week!

you are probably gaining muscle which weighs more than fat!

My doctor told me NO SODA. She said the carbonation will make your stomach hurt. I have been drinking soda the last few weeks and have had NO problems. I drink it very slowly. I am going to stop drinking it just because of the calories it has

The exact same thing happen to me the other day. I went to try on a size 20 and just for fun I grabbed the 18 and they fit like a charm!!! I did my happy dance in the dressing room...I havent fit into a size 18 in well over 6 years

I quit about 2 days before surgery lol. I havent had a problem since. I actually have smoked a few but they tasted nasty to me so I think I will just stay away. The way I found that made it a little easier (my dr refused to give me a perscription) was to ease into it. Just cut down a little each day till basically your smoking one a day...Its not always easy but it was a little easier for me like that

I had to lose 5 pounds! That was all! Good luck

Name, real or screen-Dawn Age-29 Goal weight for January 29th-209 Weight on January 1st-219 Dietary Goal for January-Eat at home more Exercise Goal for January-at least 1 hour a day 5 times per week Personal Goal for January-make more time for my family Date Banded-10/19/2011 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet-40 pounds What is your goal weight for the coming year-180

Dawn Checking in for 12/29 221 Down two pounds!

They didnt predict any amount of weight but when I sat down with the doctor I told her I wanted to get to 160. She said I should start with 180 and then I can see how I feel. I agreed. Really at this point anything under 200 will be great but I am gonna do the best I can!

I had a small bruise right near my breasts right after surgery. It did not hurt and went away in a few days