wombat712

I'm with you O2BTHIN!!! I've decided I need a fill but my work schedule is going to hold me back from going for a couple of weeks. I am recommitting to eat my protein first. I will NOT have Mexican food because I cannot make a good choice when I go there. Someday I might actually get in all the water I'm supposed to. I'm not a drinker - I barely drink 2-3 glasses a day and that counts taking my morning pills and my coffee!!

name ........ starting# .... current#......goal#.....togo# Rainer..........264............264..........248.......16 wombat712.......154.8..........154.8........140.......14.8 LessnLess.......172............172..........164.......8 metawnny........252............252..........240.......12 Skinny_Jill.....195............195..........180.......15 Candle .........218............218..........207.......11 KarenG..........207............207..........199.......8 Hoppingto.......350............314..........294.......20 SWEETY..........180............180..........170.......10 juliegeraci.....220............220..........210.......8 Trystelle.......219............219..........205.......14 Susan4794.......240............240..........225.......15 rharriet........367............256..........248.......8 nip50...........250............250..........238.......12 keekahari.......220............220..........205.......15 Hollyberries....298............298..........285.......13 Stacy73.........230............230..........222.......8 Irishmae11......233............233..........219.......14 jfran...........187............187..........177.......10 liz_hager.......202............202..........190.......12 SueMagoo........230............229..........220.......9 MJRouse84.......274............233..........218.......15 Cagstorm........360............360..........345.......15 Jsrico..........255............178..........165.......13 kjl315..........237.5..........237.5........220.......17.5 chickatee.......188............188..........175.......13 want2lose.......236............236..........225.......11 Cerrin..........350............350..........325.......25 Twilight........206............206..........185.......21 RenewedHope.....228............228..........210.......18 georgia girl....275............275..........260.......15 Sorry y'all I can't help myself sometimes :confused:

Has anyone used ShapelySecrets as an exercise program? I ordered it a couple of weeks ago and haven't received it yet. I don't expect miracles but I would like to get some toning. So far I've been doing planks for my stomach and pushups. Otherwise I'm walking/jogging.

woohooo Booboo Kitty!!! That is so awesome for you :confused: I'm with Julie with that last 35#. Any tips, secrets you can share would be greatly appreciated. I am going to set up another fill. Even though I struggle with Breakfast I can eat too much the rest of the day. I'll just have to drink Protein shakes for breakfast. The doubt does start to creep in about whether or not I can make it all the way so I truly thank you for your post of encouragement!! You LOOK FANTASTIC!!!!!! wombat

I live in McKinney - North of Dallas. I had my surgery done in Houston and travel back there for my fills. What part are you from TexGrly? I only run outside right now. I go to the jr.high up the street and use their track. It has that foamy stuff on it so I think that helps my joints a bit. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis in my feet and hands so I try to be sensitive to the beating they are taking. Even still I have to wear really comfy shoes the next day to give my feet a rest.

way to go pleasantlake!!!!! I'm not going to tell you not to worry about your first fill because everyone does until they go through it. I would say ask for them to numb the area just to help you get through it. My first one went fine w/o any numbing. It's a funny feeling when you can feel it tightening. Not gross or painful - just funny :confused: The second one hurt a bit because the nurse's hand slipped so now I get numbing every time. You only get it if you ask for it or at least w/ my doc. On a side note: I've decided that I must go for another fill. I ate a whole order of chicken nuggets and a small chili at wendy's tonight. It's time for fill #5!!! I still have trouble eating Breakfast so I guess that means liquids for breakfast for awhile.

yep I eat it all. One of my favorites is rice noodles; you can get it with shrimp since you don't like the chicken or red meat. I love all the soups; dim sum - all of it really. I can still eat it all; I don't eat fried rice any more or the lo mein just because I shouldn't - not because I can't :confused: I had some for lunch today - enjoy!!! wombat

Yea for you!!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!! woohooo!!!!!!!! :clap2::whoo::confused:

That's amazing whosya!!! I was ecstatic that I was not in pain after the second jogging day of week 1. I hurt so bad after the first one. Day 3 week 1 happens tonight and I'm ready to move on! I haven't broken a sweat but it's stinkin cold outside right now

Mindy - how was your run this morning? Sinuses starting to clear up? We're going for day 3 - week 1 tonight Yep the kids are whining about jogging on a Friday night but they'll get over it

You fell off when you re-submitted ... name ........ starting# .... current#......goal#.....togo# Rainer..........264............264..........248.......16 wombat712.......154.8..........154.8........140.......14.8 LessnLess.......172............172..........164.......8 metawnny........252............252..........240.......12 Skinny_Jill.....195............195..........180.......15 Candle .........218............218..........207.......11 KarenG..........207............207..........199.......8 Hopping to......350............314..........294.......20 SWEETY..........180............180..........170.......10 juliegeraci.....220............220..........210.......8 Trystelle.......219............219..........205.......14 Susan4794.......240............240..........225.......15 rharriet........367............256..........248.......8 nip50...........250............250..........238.......12 keekahari.......220............220..........205.......15 Hollyberries....298............298..........285.......13 Stacy73.........230............230..........222.......8 Irishmae11......233............233..........219.......14 jfran...........187............187..........177.......10 liz_hager.......202............202..........190.......12 Sue Magoo.......230............229..........220.......9 MJRouse84.......274............233..........218.......15 Cagstorm........360............360..........345.......15 Jsrico..........255............178..........165.......13 kjl315..........237.5..........237.5........220.......17.5 chickatee.......188............188..........175.......13 want2lose.......236............236..........225.......11

Y'all are welcome! I LOVE seeing so much activity on this thread It brings me joy! God bless wombat

That would be a great price for a fill. The cheapest I've seen is $150 all the way up to $500. Some docs want $1000 up front for three fills etc. Mine are included in the original cost for the first year so I haven't paid for any yet, but I've been researching for when my "free" year is up.

One boiled egg = 77 cal; 5g fat; 1 carb; 6g Protein I used fitday.com to do my food but then I purchased their download program. It was a little easier for me to work with on the PC rather than the net.

BTW SkinnyJill - you have done fantastic in such a short time!!! woohoo for you

Skinny_Jill: I sent them an email and one of the ladies responded within a couple of hours that they put the package in the mail to me. I haven't seen the letter and they didn't say anything about not giving me what I was asking for. Here's the email address in case you don't have it: spivak1470@sbcglobal.net Thanks for the compliment I'm trying to work out when my next fill is going to be. My weight loss has slowed this last month - not sure if it's a real slowing or just all the crap from the holidays wombat

Thanks for the link Foofy; I'll have to check my measurements and see where I fall (yikes)!

Congrats to you Nina!! I am planning a tummy tuck and breast lift when I get closer to goal. I was certain that I wanted it; then I say Spyder's pictures and changed my mind completely!! Then I've followed JulieNYC and Ghost's journeys and I am much more at ease with this. I know that I need both so I'm really looking forward to getting to goal!!! Can't wait to see your pics - bless you for sharing your journey

Can you lower your points to 20? The last time I did it they would allow you to "fast track" by dropping to 20 but not going lower than that. I've considered doing it again but I don't think I could eat enough to fulfill the 20 points unless I was eating things that were less healthy or stuff that was easy to get through the band - both of which are bad ideas for me Are you getting in your dairy? They used to tell me to trade something for a glass of milk a day to help with weight loss. It helps get the fat out of your body - just saw it on Dr. Oz show they other night too. Good luck Julie!! wombat

Liz it sounds like you just need some protein! I know I felt very weak, light=headed and dizzy all the time in the beginning. The broths really should help. Are you allowed egg drop Soup? That always perked me up Prayers for you! Musicalmama - I know how you feel and I've already said a prayer for you. Anytime I quit losing in the past I would go get a fill to tighten it up. I know you are under 1000 calories but do you ever go lower? My doc told me between 600-800 cal. I don't always make that some times it's above 1000 but I think the fluctuation keeps your body from hanging on to everything so tightly. Also, you said you are exercising - have you taken your measurements? You could be gaining lovely heavier muscle and losing inches without the scale showing any loss. Hugs and Prayers wombat <><

Yep!! I called my doc yesterday and asked him to send me a copy of my bill and a letter stating that the surgery was for treatment of Morbid Obesity. That fulfills all the guidelines that I've seen about this being deductible. I am deducting mileage only since I drive 558 miles round trip to visit the doc. I've been 6 times this year so that certainly added up. I didn't feel the need to track down the 1 night stay in a hotel. Refund here I come!!!!!!

Steph - OMG! A whole pint and no memory is a shame; you didn't even get to enjoy it! At least you are ok after taking those pills

woohoooo Candy!!!!!!!!!!!!

OOOOh Count me in!!! I have to make up for not making my last challenge My realistic old average goal is 145 by the next week so I thought I'd make this one a little harder to get me moving!! Good luck everyone!! name ...... starting# ....... current#.........goal#.......togo# Rainer...........264................264..............248.........16 wombat712....154.8.............154.8............140.........14.8

Yep me too!! I'm here way to much during the day when I'm at work. I don't always login at night but when I do it keeps me from getting bored and roaming the kitchen!