MammaJamma42

I missed checking in on the 22nd, but need to check in for the 29th: Goal for January: 240 January 1: 249 January 8: 247.3 January 15: 245.7 January 29: 243.2 I'll check in again probably on Saturday. Not sure I'm going to make my goal, but still making progress!

Checking in! Goal for January: 240 January 1: 249 January 8: 247.3 January 15: 245.7 Slowly but surely!

Checking in a bit late! January 1: 249 January 8: 247.3 Good luck, everyone!

Name, real or screen~ MammaJamma42 aka Cheryl Goal weight for January 31st~ 240 Weight on January 1st~ 247.2 today (1/4/14) Age~ 52 City/State~ Tulsa, OK Dietary goal for January~ get back to eating healthy; not so many sweets or Christmas goodies! Exercise goal for January~ start exercising 3x/week Personal goal for January~ get to work on time Date banded~ 7/18/13 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 60.5 lbs. New Year's Resolution~ Continue my journey to becoming healthier physically, mentally, and emotionally.

We could definitely do something like that, if you want! That seems like a great idea to me! I will be home sometime tomorrow afternoon, if you're available then. I can private message you with my phone number and we can set it up, if you want. Thanks! Cheryl

I'm in Oklahoma, btw!

I have a bunch of size 2x & 3x blouses, sweaters, and some jackets for work, and several pairs of black dress slacks in size 24. I buy most of my clothes from Catherine's or Avenue. I could gather everything up and send you some pictures. I have a LOT though! Would like to send you all of them, or at least most for one price that we agree on.

Sorry I'm so late! Checking in at 247.5 and I think my goal was 245. This month has been tough with all the Christmas goodies everywhere!

Okay - I'll pm you now.

I'm in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I do have a PayPal account. I'll give you the jeans if you'll pay the shipping and then promise to pass them on to somebody else who needs them later. I think I probably have 4 or 5 pairs I can send you.

I have several pairs of size 22-24 jeans that no longer fit me - nice ones from Avenue and Lane Bryant. I haven't ever done anything on this clothing exchange though. How would I get them to you?

Well, if I had checked in on Friday, I wouldn't have lost any this week, but checking in today at 247.2! Woo hoo!!

Well, if I had checked in on Friday, I wouldn't have lost any this week, but checking in today at 247.2! Woo hoo!!

Checking in at 249.7! So excited to break 250!! It's been absolutely years since I was below 250, probably at least 10.

Name, real or screen: MammaJamma42 aka Cheryl Goal weight for December 31st: 245 Weight on December 1st: 252 Age: 51, but will be 52 on December 14th City/State: Tulsa, OK Dietary goal for December: Try not to eat too much sugary and junky foods during the holidays! Exercise goal for December: Start doing some kind of exercise on a regular basis - at least 3x per week! Personal goal for December: Relax and enjoy the holidays with family and friends Date banded: 7/18/13 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet: 56 pounds Favorite Holiday Activity: spending time with family, baking Christmas goodies, Christmas music, decorating for Christmas - pretty much all of it! I love Christmas!!

Checking in at 252, 2 pounds short of my goal. Happy with my weight loss, just wish I could have managed those other 2 pounds!

Checking in at 253.3. Scale is finally moving again this week!

I keep forgetting to check in on this. I'm down to 254 as of this morning, so down 4 pounds since the first of the month. Hope I can make it another 4 pounds by the 30th! I need to start exercising more!

Can I just say a HUGE thank you to hazelsbliss, carolinagirl, cheryl2586, 2muchfun, and the other voices of reason who actually advise listening to your doctors and following their advice!!! When I first started reading this thread, I started to panic! I could not believe we were being advised to go against what all our doctors have told us regarding drinking while we eat. I just want to let you know that I appreciate all of you standing up and having the nerve to go against someone who seems to think they're the authority on all things lap-band. Please never stop doing what you're doing to help us continue to learn the truths that we need to know during our lap-band process!

Down to 255.6!! So excited I had such a good week! Eating solid food again too!

I ordered the Body by Vi shakes before I did my pre-op liquid diet, and I wasn't impressed. I invested a bunch of money in an assortment of all the flavor packets and add-ins, and although they did taste pretty good, I couldn't tell that much of a difference, and didn't have as much protein as the protein powders you can buy anywhere. I can send you the rest of one of my bags if you want to try it first. Not sure I'd bother getting enrolled in it though. I still haven't called and cancelled my subscription (which is another pain in the butt). You can't cancel your subscription online, you have to actually call.

Good luck to everyone having their surgery today! I know it's going to go great for you all and we'll talk to you on the other side!

Yep, definitely sounds like vertigo! You must have done the Epley Maneuver. I used to have to do that occasionally too. Then I'd try to stay upright (sleep in a recliner) for about 24 hours afterwards to give those crystals time to settle down again. I feel for you, sweetie - there is NOTHING worse than vertigo! It is the scariest thing to lay on a bed and feel like the whole world is spinning and you're going to fall off! SO glad you found some relief!

Are you having vertigo or dizziness? They are actually two different things. I had BPPV for years following a car accident, so I learned the hard way all about it. Vertigo is when everything around you seems to be moving or spinning, but it isn't really. Like if you were laying on the bed and rolled over and the whole room felt like it was spinning around you. Dizziness is when you stand up and get light-headed and feel for a moment like you could maybe pass out. It sounds like you're having dizziness. That could be caused from low blood pressure, especially if it only happens when you stand from a sitting position, or it could be pain meds, if you're still taking them, or even some antidepressants will cause that. It took us months several years ago to figure out the my mom's antidepressant was doing that to her. She actually did pass out a couple of times! I would ask your doctor again about it. There has to be a reason for it. Good luck!

You are SOOOO awesome!! What a wonderful attitude! Very inspiring!!