sophie'sChoice

Chapstick! good luck!

I don't use the fitbit, I use the Jawbone. Although it is Water resistant I don't use it in the water. Honestly, I'm not sure you would find a good one that would be able to withstand being submerged in water consistently. That being said, I am able to log my activity into the jawbone, which activity, the duration, and the intensity. From there it will estimate caloric burn. I'm sure the fitbit would do something similar. Personally, the estimated caloric burn and knowing I'm doing good things for my body and health have been enough. I will be interested to see what others have to say! Good luck to you! I get a new knee in December so I'll be back in the water again!

I'm so sorry for your loss. And for the loss of your coping mechanism. Even this far out I still miss my coping mechanism and find myself wanting food. I still sometimes eat when under incredible stress. But....I don't eat processed sugar. It takes me FOREVER to make the cravings go away again after I do that. So, as an example this is what I did the last time I really wanted to eat, I ended up eating cherry tomatoes and raw slices of mushrooms. I wasn't able to eat much before I was full. I was still sad, but there was no more room in my little tummy for me to put any food so I had to face my emotions without any more food. I'm hoping that eventually I won't need food at all but for now I'm just happy I don't eat a bunch of junk. Hang in there

It's been a while since I was sleeved so I can't remember specifically, but my surgeon had me wait a specific period of time before I could work out again. It was like 4 weeks? or maybe a little longer? I don't remember but your surgeons office will most likely have their own guidelines. Good luck!

Thanks for sharing! You look awesome!

LMAO @ "mudflaps".....

I wish you much luck. I've decided to venture out into the dating world again. It's scary especially when you aren't a spring chicken anymore! My first date is tomorrow night. It's a blind date. EEEEK. I tried the online thing and didn't meet with much success so now I'm doing a matchmaker thing. Just take it slow and don't "settle"!

Horizontal stripes! On what planet do horizontal stripes look good on a plus sized person?

Yay you for reaching goal! congratulations! Don't panic! You can do this! Personally, my advice would be to knock out the processed sugar. For me processed sugar is like crack. If I have any at all I just want more...I crave it...it makes me hungry...and thus fall the dominoes. Spring is upon us and there will be so many new things for the healthier you to do ! have fun!

Lipstick Lady I always look forward to your posts and comments however you said something in which I am in total disagreement. Hershey kisses, in my opinion, are NOT real chocolate. Now Dove dark is most certainly real chocolate! And I often join you in the evening by indulging.....there is nothing better! :-)

Unfortunatley it is in the hands of the insurance company like the others have said. You can tell by my stats that my BMI was WAY over 50 and I still had to do the 6 month supervised diet before we could submit for approval. Good luck to you!

I'm almost giddy with excitement that my weight starts with a "2". It has been longer than I can remember since I have been here and I'm so psyched. I received a jawbone 24 for Christmas and I think this will really help me continue my journey. Does anyone else have one? Its one of those things you wear on your wrist that tracks your steps, calories burned, reminds you to get up and move if you have been idle too long, tracks your goals, monitors your sleep patterns, all kinds of things! Anyway....I wanted to share. I have perma-grin today. Onward!!! and happy new year!

I LOVE the premiere protein drinks and buy several cases at a time at Sam's. The chocolate is my favorite. It's the only way I can get my 80 grams of protein in! Hope you like it!

Way to go Heynowkc! You are doing awesome!!!!

Yep.....he and his staff are great! He was my surgeon of choice. When you get to the required nutritionist appt. (they had a choice of 2 and I can't remember which one I went to) she was all gloom and doom but don't worry about her....Jayme will give you all the information you need in terms of nutrition etc.You will get stuff in writing, and a website for you and your family/friends to watch videos showing each procedure. They also have monthly support groups for pre-surgery and post-surgery people. I could go on and on...but if you have any specific questions hit me up.