ineed2dothis4me

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Thanks! It's working.

Name, real or screen~ ineed2dothis4me

Goal weight for December 31st~ 240

Weight on December 1st~ 250

Age~ 49

City/State~ Pittsburgh PA

Dietary goal for December~ decrease fats

Exercise goal for December~ continue to walk everyday

Personal goal for December~ stop swearing

Date banded~ oct 14 2013

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 38

Favorite Holiday Activity~ Watching kids enjoy their gifts

Happy December! Made my goal. Weighing in at 250! Lost 38 since banded on October 14th.

24 more days til Christmas!

Let me know how that goes. I was supposed to have a fill last week and she wants to wait another week due to thanksgiving.

Let me know how that goes. I was supposed to have a fill last week and she wants to wait another week due to thanksgiving.

Yes. She was very nice. Shocked by her comment.

I add the liquid Water enhances to my water. The powders have 10 calories a pack.

Hi. I was banded by dr Mccloskey on October 14th. U c her for a second before surgery then I saw her once in the hospital. The RNs and aides are great. The UGI post op sucks. I went home 2 days later(couldn't pee). Pre op I was only Clear Liquids til midnight then nothing after midnight.

Saw dr m at my follow up. She is very nice and answered all questions.

Saw PA this week. And she said a few things that I didnt like but gonna c how she goes. Told me she doesn't think I will b successful. I thought WTF I will show u!

I have lost 36 pounds since surgery. 6 weeks.

Hi

Does anyone know how to sync the fitbit and fitness pal?

Is there a way to change settings so fitness pal doesn't add exercise calories back in?

Sharing. Found this interesting.

What things weigh. Compare it to how much u have lost. I have lost a cinder block!!!!

1.5 pounds = a dozen Krispy Kreme glazed donuts

2 pounds = a rack of baby back ribs

3 pounds = an average human brain

4 pounds = an ostrich egg

5 pounds = a Chihuahua

6 pounds = a human skin

7.5 pounds = an average newborn

8 pounds = a human head

10 pounds= chemical additives an American consumes each year

11 pounds = an average housecat

12 pounds = a Bald Eagle

15 pounds = 10 dozen large eggs

16 pounds = a sperm whale's brain

20 pounds = an automobile tire

23 pounds = amount of ****a an average American eats in a year

24 pounds = a 3-gallon tub of super premium ice cream

25 pounds = an average 2 year old

30 pounds = amount of cheese an average American eats in a year

33 pounds = a cinder block

36 pounds = a mid-size microwave

40 pounds = a 5-gallon bottle of Water or an average human leg

44 pounds = an elephants heart

50 pounds = a small bale of hay

55 pounds = a 5000 BTU air conditioner

60 pounds = an elephants penis

66 pounds = fats and oils an average American eats in a year

70 pounds = an Irish Setter

77 pounds = a gold brick

80 pounds = the Worlds Largest Ball of Tape

90 pounds = a newborn calf

100 pounds = a 2 month old horse

111 pounds = red meat an average American eats in a year

117 pounds = an average fashion model (and shes 5'11")

118 pounds = the complete Encyclopedia Britannica

120 pounds = amount of trash you throw away in a month

130 pounds = a newborn giraffe

138 pounds = potatoes an average American eats in a year

140 pounds = refined sugar an average American eats in a year

144 pounds = an average adult woman (and shes 5'4½")

150 pounds = the complete Oxford English Dictionary

187 pounds = an average adult man

200 pounds = 2 Bloodhounds

235 pounds = Arnold Schwarzenegger

300 pounds = an average football lineman

400 pounds = a Welsh pony

current weight: 169.8

Wow no matter how many times you read about it there is never a way to know what it feels like. I was sitting at my desk checking emails at the same time I was having some scrambled eggs. I don't think I was paying attention and just kept eating. Low and behold ----PAIN!!!

Thought I was having a heart attack! I work in a cardiac Cath lab so this is everyone's biggest fear----can't be me. Thank goodness I have read do much on here and know what it was!

I got up and started walking--no relief. I had a dip of milk----no relief. I was sweating and thought how am I going to get this to pass. Next thing---got sick!!! That pain was gone but still didn't feel all that great. First time this has happened.

Got thru the day----have only had liquids---now I'm scared to eat.

I'm scheduled for my first fill Monday. Will they still do it?

I love fitness pal. It is so helpful. I also love seeing what others are doing/eating. Wanna b friends?

U can go to their website. Www.beachbody.com

I got it cause it was only $20

So I bought this DVD set. Does anyone have it? Is so do u like it?

Thanks missy! U rock.

What does PB mean?

I am 4 weeks post and the pain at my incision was still there up until now. Pain has gone. So it's totally normal.

Hi friend. We have been in touch and I am glad u are finally home. I know we had the same group and same hospital. There are many surgeons in that group and I think I would call and speak to the chief. Explain what happened, tell her you do not have confidence in your surgeon for the rest of your journey and insist they change ur doc! I have hard great things about her----they will def make you a priority. Don't sit back and not complain. Talk soon.

Sorry to ask about this subject but I am so constipated. I tried to search it but every other forum can e up. I am on soft foods. I have not been able to have a movement for about a week. What can I do?

You look amazing!!! Good work!!!!????

So I was banded on Oct 14th after a very long obese journey. For years I knew I needed and wanted to do this but everything else always came first. My husband, my kids, my job......long line. Once kids came, I became forgotten. I did everything for them my entire life and I always came 2nd then 3rd over everything else. Finally I thought.....its my turn. So I went thru the process, 6 months classes, psych consult, nutrition consult, ugi, blood work....and the surgery.

Then why do I keep worrying about everyone else!!! As I sit here and write this I start to tear up. What did I do that was so wrong? I love my kids with all my heart. My daughter, 19, decided college wasnt for her. I get it- she doesnt know what she wants to do for a career better to do this then waste money and build up loans. Not everyone goes to school. But my god---get a JOB! Her whole life she has always been extrememly petite. She is 4'9 and weights 110 pounds, long blond hair, green eyes. ALways was a popular cheerleader in school. But school is over. She is not the brightest bulb in the pack-but i love her with all my heart. We got her a car because she was out of high school and did need one for her to do something with her life, Well last week she totaled it! She is fine-thank goodness but I dont believe her story. Actually I find myself not believing anything she says. Why cant I trust her? I need to let this go. She is 19. I cant control her forever. I ask god every day to give me strength to deal with it and I ask him to lead her down the right path. She gives me chest pains.

Then theres my 15 year old son. Still in high school, plays basketball-and hes really good at it. They are night and day. He is a cuddle bug who loves his mom. She loves me-dont get me wrong- but she doesnt show it like he does. He wants to go out and work at Mcdonalds because they hire 15 year olds and I cant get her to go get a job.

She doesnt want a job where she is front and center....she wants behind the scenes.....

GIVE ME STRENGTH TO HANDLE THIS AND ALSO THE STRENGTH TO BE TRUE TO ME AND MY BAND!

Thanks for listening(tears stopped)

Let's work on getting a meeting together. What do u think. I can supply the location if you let me know we have interest. Would love newbies, veterans, and gonna bees.

Good conversation, support, recipe sharing. Let's do this!