Sarcolmar

12k for me

Yes. Very normal. If I get stuck I feel it at the base of my throat and it almost always leads to back pain. Brussel sprouts are really hard to break down. I had an episode last week with B Sprouts. Like my doctor always tells me "small bites and chew, chew, chew, then chew some more". Good luck!

Me too!! Sarcolmar

Sarah checking in at 196.6. I'm good with that!

I've been banded since Nov 10th, 2011. I've finally hit a point where I don't need fills every month. Eating is ok. I I take my time and chew small bites I'm fine. The past week I've been having serious problems taking my daily meds. It's like they get "stuck" at the top of my band and slowly dissolve there, burning my esophagus and throat at the same time. One pill is Synthroid which is tiny, I don't suspect that that's the problem. I take Zoloft (about the size of a tic tac) ad Wellbutrin (about the size of an m & m). I stopped taking the Wellbutrin it's just too big and can't be split or crushed. I'm not sure I need it as a lot of my anxiety and depression was caused by my weight. I'd like to keep taking the Zoloft. Does anyone have any experience crushing pulls and if so what do you "take" it with? Advice and suggestions very welcome. Thanks!

Weighed on at 199.5 this morning. After the week I had, I'm not too disappointed. I'm going to see a lot of friends from my old job that I haven't seen in 6 years next month. If that's not motivation, I don't know what is.

Sarah checking in in onederland!! 199.1 this morning.

Good Morning! Sarah checking in at 201. Soooo close to Onederland!

Name, real or screen~ Sarah Goal weight for May 29th~ 198 Weight on May 1st~203 Age~36 Dietary goal for May~cut out the sugar Exercise goal for May~ keep moving forward with couch to 5k Personal goal for May~get our house on the market. Date banded~ 11/10/2011 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~55lbs What is your favorite flower~ hydrangeas.

Sarah checking in at 203 woohoo! I met goal. I think this may be a first.

Sarah checking in at 207.

Sarah checking in at 210. Boo. I did get my butt to the gym today though.

208 this morning.

Name, real or screen: Sarah Goal weight for April 29th: 205 Weight on April 1st: 211 Age: 36 Dietary goal for April: cut out the sugar Exercise goal for April: get back to the gym Personal goal for April: finish my sewing projects Date banded: Nov 10 2011 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet: 48 pounds What is your favorite part about spring: gardening and not having to bundle up the kids to go anywhere!

Checking in at 211 this morning. I'll take it!

215. Nobody to blame but myself.

Sarah checking in at 214. Of course that was this morning before I started my marathon baking (read eating) for my son's school. I'm sure I gained a pound or two today, but I'm sticking with 214 for this week. No loss. Boo.

Checking in at 214 this morning. Woo hoo! 4 pounds. Let's see if I can keep it off.

Yes, I'm wondering the same thing!

Name, real or screen~ Sarah Goal weight for March 30th~213 Weight on March 1st~ 218 Age~ 36 Dietary goal for March~ stop snacking between meals!!! Exercise goal for March~ get back to the gym. Exercise three times a week Personal goal for March~ organize my house!! Date banded~ November 11, 2011 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 40 pounds What is your favorite outdoor excercise/activity~ walking or swimming

Sarah checking in at 219. Boo.

Sarah checking in. Down 2 to 218. Been sick as a dog. Haven't seen the gym in over a week. Getting a fill tomorrow. Woohoo!!

Checking in Sarah: 220.2lbs Gotta get back to the gym!

Name, real or screen~ Sarah Goal weight for Febuary 29th~ 212 Weight on Febuary 1st~ 223 Age~ 36 Dietary goal for Febuary~ no sugar, low carb Exercise goal for Febuary~ gym 4 times a week Personal goal for Febuary~ no binges Date banded~ November 10, 2011 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 30 lbs Do you have any Valentines day plans (How do you plan to handle Valentines dinner)~ no plans. With three little kids it's nearly impossible to get out.