Iluvyogi

I find the fuel band very motivating. I find myself walking more or climbing stairs just so I can get to my goal for the day. You have an excellent start to your weight loss! It also sounds like you move a lot with a goal of 6000! nice work!

I gotone for Christmas and I LOVE it! It will be interesting to see how many steps I take in a day once go back to work on Monday. My fuel goal is 3000. What is yours?

Elementary school principal--absolutely love my job!

I forgot to check on for this month! I lost 10 pounds, bringing me to Onederland!

Name, real or screen~ Iluvyogi

Goal weight for October 29th~ 199.8

Weight on October 1st~207.8

Age~43

Dietary goal for October~to make healthy lunches and not rely on take-out

Exercise goal for October~to be able to do 10-15 "real" pushups

Personal goal for October~to not be so hard on myself when I do allow myself to indulge

Date banded~March 16

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 70 lbs ( altogether 125 lbs)

What is your favorite Halloween Activity?~dressing up my Pomeranian as a bumblebee

I couldn't find this challenge until today so I am starting a little late. Won't be weighing in until the end of the month-trainer's orders! Hope to be in Onederland!

Yikes! Only lost 4.8 lbs this month. Checking in at 207.8. It's still a loss regardless.

Checking in... Not allowed to weigh myself for a month so will update then. Trying really hard this week to avoid eating out.

Name, real or screen~iluvyogi (Joanne)

Goal weight for September 29th~ 202

Weight on September 1st~ 212

Age~ 43

Dietary goal for September~ eat less takeout and prepare healthy lunches

Exercise goal for September~ Cardio first thing in the morning

Personal goal for September~ Be proud of how far I have come instead of focusing on what I have left to lose

Date banded~ 3/16/12

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 44 lbs before pre-op, 76 pre-op and banding= 120 pounds

What is your favorite Fall Activity?~ cycling on paths in the woods

I haven't been on in a while myself. Was banded march 1. I have noticed the pain in the left shoulder as well. Kinda cool I think. Not the pain but the secret little signals.

Is MFP an ap? I have been using an ap called my net diary. It's ok I'll check out MFP

My Fitness Pal is an app as well as a website. I use it daily to keep track of my food ( Protein, carbs, fat, sodium, sugar) as well as exercise, progress and see how everyone else is doing. It's another place for support

I haven't been on in a while myself. Was banded march 1. I have noticed the pain in the left shoulder as well. Kinda cool I think. Not the pain but the secret little signals.

Is MFP an ap? I have been using an ap called my net diary. It's ok I'll check out MFP

My Fitness Pal is an app as well as a website. I use it daily to keep track of my food ( Protein, carbs, fat, sodium, sugar) as well as exercise, progress and see how everyone else is doing. It's another place for support

I haven't been on in a while myself. Was banded march 1. I have noticed the pain in the left shoulder as well. Kinda cool I think. Not the pain but the secret little signals.

Is MFP an ap? I have been using an ap called my net diary. It's ok I'll check out MFP

My Fitness Pal is an app as well as a website. I use it daily to keep track of my food ( Protein, carbs, fat, sodium, sugar) as well as exercise, progress and see how everyone else is doing. It's another place for support

I'm a vice-principal of an elementary school so I hear you loud and clear I was once told it would take about six weeks to recoup. I still have a ways to go before considering this surgery. I must say that you are inspiring. I'll get there hopefully in a year or so.

Thanks for sharing your photos! You look great! How much time off work did you need?

Oh, by the way,forum names may not necessarily be their username on MFP.

so.. did you need an email address to add anyone?? i did try and add just using the forum names we have and it didnt work for me.

Nope. All you need to do is go to friends, add a friend, type in your username (judych1946) then you add the username of the person you want to add ( for example: iluvyogi). It should work.

I sent you a request to be friends. All you need to do is accept or ignore. Please accept

Add me on mfp CurlyQ1095

Just added you

I haven't been on here for awhile and just read the last 20 pages that I have missed. Phew!

I also notice the left shoulder pain when I am getting full. Kinda neat as a cue to stop eating but mostly really annoying! My first fill will be on 4/27. I have some restriction. I can eat soft foods and have tried a few items today that would be considered solid. So far so good.

I am also on MFP. Feel free to add me: iluvyogi

I would love to have more MFP friends! Please add me: iluvyogi

Thanks!

This is a GREAT forum...so much support for everyone's needs, worries, concerns and successes! I think of each and everyone of you as we go through this incredible journey together. Take care of yourself... You are so worth it!!!

Well it's 345am and I am just about ready to give up on sleep!!! Getting banded at 11am however it is about a 2 hr drive from my house. I am nervous' date=' but about stupid things like the IV!! I will post as soon as I stop seeing rainbows after surgery![/quote']

Best of luck! I'll be thinking of you.

Hey Iluvyogi- How did your surgery go today? I hope all went well and you are home.

Mine is on Monday and I'm getting really overwhelmed with nervousness and thoughts about if I am doing the right thing.

Thanks for thinking of me. I was really sleepy after surgery. My oxygen was a little low for awhile so they kept an eye on me. I was nervous but much more excited when the time came. No nausea...thank goodness. That was my biggest fear. I have some shoulder pain but it's not too bad. I think I kept imagining the worst case scenario, thinking that it would happen to me. Are you doing the same? Have you written a list of pros and cons for this surgery? Only you can make the decision for you.

I wish you the best of luck!

Violet - what?!?! That is horrible....especially after you have waited a month already. Hopefully they will work you in priority since the Friday appointments are being rescheduled. Poor thing...looks like we are in the same boat.

I am so sorry to hear that for both of you Violet and dhales!

Hi everyone! My surgery is scheduled for March 16... Three more days! I think I am more nervous than excited right now. I have been able to successfully lose 50-100 pounds at least five times in my life only to regain it all plus an 25-30 pounds. Sometimes I think I can just lose weight like I always do BUT this time I wil keep it off (yeah right). That is my main reason to have the surgery and why I do not want to regain all of my weight again and be closer to 400. So far, I lost 54 since Dec. 7 (10 pre-op diet). I believe I am doing the right thing to have the band yet there is a nagging feeling telling me "don't do it". I read these blogs religiously and enjoy the supportive nature of it.

Okay - March Buddies!!! I have officially kicked Diet Coke! It was a major vice for me. I could literally go through 10-12 cans a day! I have changed to water/crystal light. I had coffee the first two days off of diet coke...and since my doctor doesn't care if we drink caffeine...I thought I would just turn to that. But I don't really crave it now and have not had caffeine for 3 days! I have drank more Water in the last few days than I have had all year! So crazy!

I also gave up Diet Pepsi and other diet sodas. When I first heard that drinking carbonated drinks was a no-no, I thought "well, I always thought I drank too much of it every day. I started my pre-op diet on March 2nd and cut out all diet drinks as well. I feel so much better and I am sure you will too! Keep up the good work!

Ok it is almost that time. In 8 hrs I will be up heading to the hospital!! March 5th bansters good luck to all. Praying that we all make it through with no difficulties... will post again when I can... YYYAAYYYY its our turn.....

Good luck!