Penni60

Hello all you East Coast Bashers. Are you doing the walk or not? I know some had expressed an interest. Also, what is the plan for the weekend. I am gonna start doing my own thing for the weekend since I already have plane tickets and if we hook up then great but if we don't that would be a shame. Kirsten, if you still wanna meet up then let me know.

MY FOOT HURTS!!!!!!!!!!! LOL!!! I find it hard to just walk from the bathroom to the bedroom at times. Then other times it doesn't hurt at all. Now to make things worse, I stubbed the second toe on my good foot. So I limp on both sides now. LOL!!!! Had the MRI this past Tuesday. No results yet. I am calling the doc tomorrow to see if they know anything but I doubt they do. I will keep you posted. 7500 steps for me is 3 miles.

Manhattan Walk From Obesity 5K (3 miles) Marathon is now open for registration. Here are some links to register. Mine is already in the mail. Any other takers? http://walkfromobesity.com/manhattan/manhattan.pdf http://walkfromobesity.com/pledgeform.pdf http://walkfromobesity.com/training.php

Hey guys: Still in some pain but it is managable. I won't know the MRI results for a few days. As soon as I know I will let you guys know.

The hair loss is most likely related to the surgery and the effects of anesthesia. It is certainly related to the Protein intake as well. There isn't really any particular type of protein to take in. Just any protein will work. That is unless SandyRN has more suggestions that I don't know about. By the way, I am also an RN.

Here is a website that might answer some of your questions about Stevia. I think it is a great alternative. The Stevia Story: all about the herb that's sweeter than sugar

OK my MRI appt was at 4:45pm. I was asked to arrive at 4:15pm to get paperwork done. I arrived at 4:05pm. I was called back at 4:50pm I was ignored for 45 min other than to tell to put on a gown. I was put in a drafty waiting room. I raised hell and was told there was an emergency inpatient on the table ahead of me. I said "What emergency?" There was NO ONE on the table. There was NO ONE in the area. I said get me on that table NOW or call your admin to tell me WHY!!! 15 min later I was on the table. So it took me 20 min to have the MRI. I spent 2 hr and 40 min waiting for the MRI. I had a headache prior to the procedure. I have a migraine now. Gonna take something eat something and go to bed. Oh and the pain med my doc gave me for my foot makes me nauseated and has a hang over effect. Anyone heard of Tramadol? That is the pain med. SIGH!!!!!!!!!!!!! If this f$%^&*(ing MRI doesn't show something I will be even more pissed. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OK done venting now. Gonna go rest. Someone let me know how Idol goes tonight. No wait I can tape it.

I would be happy to lock this thread for you Jenna.

Awww Jenna: I am so sorry you are getting these PM's. This is not what LBT is all about. We should support each other and not judge. Jenna was strong enough and voiced her opinion. It made still others have courage and to come forward. We cannot all agree with each other's opinions after all we are all individuals that is what makes life interesting. We should also remember to respect each other. It appears that some people are not doing that. HUGE HUGS JENNA. We are ALL struggling in this weight loss journey. Let's support and not undermine each other.

Thanks Jack for that recital. LOL!!! I don't have a heel spur it is on the ball of my foot right at the base of my second and third toes. So every time I walk and put pressure on that area OUCHY!!! So what kind of doc are you?

Better late than never Kathy. HAPPY BIRTHDAY one day late.

Thanks guys. You are the bestests friends. Lisa/Delarla told me to stop complaining I am just suffering from OWD. "OWD" = Old Woman's Disease. LOLOLOLOL!!!!!! Isn't that the cutest.

OY VIE!!! Went to see PCP for regular visit. Told him of my ongoing pain in my Left foot. He looked at the xrays from when I went to Urgent Care in Nashville, TN. GOOD NEWS: No breaks. BAD NEWS: Looks like a bone spur right in the ball of my foot. SIGH!! MRI tomorrow on the foot. To confirm the bone spur. Next Tuesday a Bone Density Scan to test for Osteoporosis. I had a hysterectomy at age 27. Family history of Osteo from Mom and Grandmother makes me a candidate so we wanna rule that out soon. If I have a bone spur he said a podiatrist will most likely inject medicine into the area. He didn't say what kind of medicine but I predict cortisone. OUCH!!! Had that before when I had water on the knee. That mother hurts. The only other option is surgery. OUCH!!! Oh and until I get these tests done and go see the aforementioned Podiatrist I can't do any walking. BUMMER!!!!!!!!!!! I will keep you updated.

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I can't see where it would hurt you to eat the wonderful foods in Ecuador or SA. I would be extra careful that you don't pick up a bug or parasite while there. That would be my only concern. I travel out of the country from time to time and I usually only drink bottled Water. And eat at reputable places. It still can't 100% keep you safe but at least you tried. I envy your adventure to SA and Ecuador. You will have to post pics. The other thing all you pre-bandsters can do as well is take your measurements and take some pictures. Tuck them away till about a month after you are banded. Then take more measurements and more pictures and then do the celebration dance. HUGE differences.

Welcome Heather: Glad you could join us. I too live in Calif. I too was banded by Lopez as some of the others on this board as well. I see a local band surgeon now for my follow up care. Be careful of the extra calories you are taking in like the Pasta. Good luck. HUGS

WHOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! Look at you!!!! I am so proud of you girl.

Lopez told me the same thing about my band and it being a rejection. I was not eroded and there is no known documented case of anyone ever rejecting this type of band. So if you want to be rebanded DO NOT go back to him. HUGS

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO YOU HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO YOU HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL THE MOTHER'S OUT THERE HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO YOUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am sooooooooooooo glad that they finally broke up Gregg and Jen. It would have become another Rob and Amber situation. If they are smart the next to go would be either Katie or Jen. My vote would be Katie since she seems to have more power to sway votes right now. It certainly is interesting now since Gregg is GONE. HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!! My only gripe "why the heck didn't they do this before Steph was gone?"

Paula, Just to clarify, I in no way meant to imply you shouldn't get the band. I just meant that if you hadn't looked at all your options other than the band first. If I implied you didn't deserve the band because or your low bmi then I apologize. Everyone is different in the way they carry their weight. If you have done your research and tried everything known to man to lose the excess weight then go for the band. THanks Jenna for posting the other thread. HUGS PAULA

I just wanted to let you guys know that I have damaged or injured or pulled a muscle, tendon or have a stress fracture on my left ball of my foot. I had this issue when I was on the road last month and had to actually go to urgent care place and get some xrays. They could not see anything. I am still having problems so the walking challenge is out for me till I see a doctor on MOnday. I can't even do the trainer sessions either. Keep on walking guys. It does work and you melt those pounds.

The length in one step is your stride. IF you can have someone measure that when you walk that is what you use. Mine is 2 ft. That is the average length.

ME TOO!!!!!!!!! I am gonna be in town starting the 20th through the 22nd too. I already have plans on the 21st since JOhn is playing at a HOUSE CONCERT that night. But Hey we could do something on Friday night. LISA!!!!! Where are you???

kirsten: I just sent you a PM. I would love to meet up Friday night. "The Producers" sounds fun too. I just wanna see a show while in the city. Others that are interested in the walk the website is www.walkfromobesity.com The registration hasn't started yet for individuals as yet. I will keep watch and when they start I will post. If someone else sees it before me then please come and post.