MiniMi

Man oh man oh man I don't envy you at all! I would make a mushy and thin it out with milk until it was a liquid. Favorite: ricotta cheese, applesauce and Protein powder with milk. Or add a teaspoon of cream of rice to your shake!

So obviously what I'm about to post is out of ignorance but... What happens to your port during and after surgery? Do the move it? Re-anchor it? Or is just in different spot altogether?

I eat 800-850 cal a day (sometimes less) since soft food stage 3 months ago and I'm down 50 lbs and still losing regularly. This was cleared by my surgeon and my NUT, btw before anyone has a fit!

Can you go online and map out your run before you leave the house? I have the Nike app too but I like to know where I'm going before I head out.

Anyone using mapmyrun.com to track miles?

Glad you joined us! We are going to the hills Sunday to do the trails. Just trying to keep it fun too!

It is fluid. Don't take it to heart and don't overdo it either. Just take care of yourself. You've just had surgery and that's a big deal. Everything else will work out if you settle in and embrace the journey!

At two days post op?

Amazing!

Well here lies the problem that got us all here today, eating for things other than hunger. I agree with you, taking my emotional crutch away forced me to start facing some issues I have avoid until now. My family also caught some hell. Finding another way to cope with emotions isn't easy but it is necessary IF you are serious about getting the weight off once and for all. Refocus your energy because you're not doing yourself any favors as it stands today. Wish you all the best!

Name, real or screen~Mi Goal weight for January 29th~217 Weight on January 1st~ 225.3 Age~ 43 Dietary goal for January~ keep calm and carry on! Exercise goal for January~ 100 miles (see my thread to join Personal goal for January~ make it out alive Date banded~ 10/5 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 50.6

Two days out that sounds about right. But you should be introducing protein shakes here shortly. That will bump you up to about 500 cal. Stay hydrated!

Yeah I went out with my kids planning on doing 3 miles but ended up doing more!

Please join and post anyway. The goal is to keep us all moving in the right direction. I'm in Cali and I have the gym a block away AND I have a treadmill in my bedroom so I admit I'm set up more for success because its not snowing outside.

I agree! When I was training for a marathon I would do 14-18 miles on Saturdays. Today is my day off so I'm gonna do 6. Thanks for joining!

I was thinking about this a few days ago actually. My new year started the first day of preop. It's actually a new chapter, a new life and I'm live good!

I just had my third fill too. The pa had to call in the surgeon to do it because he was having a hard time. Usually the nurse does it with no problem. Point is, yes I have a hematoma too, ugly and scary and a little painful to the touch.

Got it! Anyway you want to my dear is fine by me!

The miles are meant for walking, jogging, running, hopping, skipping anything you can do on your own. However, if you cannot and must ride then have at it! just please post what method you used if other than only your legs.

The cold can make us want to stay in bed. WE ALL KNOW, we need to keep moving. What better way than a movement challenge. I am starting a January challenge to walk/run 100 miles in January (60k) Log in your miles each Saturday of January. For those of you wondering, that means TOMORROW it starts.. Who can hear the Rocky theme song in their ears right now? If not, what song will be your January motivation? Jump in all!

Old vine zin are my favorite wines now. If you are going to get plastered though just don't do it to the point of forgetting you have the band and try to down a pizza or something. I think that I am not saying no to anything, just not now. Once I am there then we'll talk but for now, it's the straight and narrow for me!

Coconut water kills two birds with one stone, hydration and potassium! If you can get past the taste that it!

I was banded 10/5 and I'm down almost 50. Get while the gettin is good! That's what I say to myself. Also, I'm prepared mentally for the halt/plateau that is bound to sneak up here!