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@@emma4884 I have to disagree with your statement about not having the opportunity to learn. If they have the internet available to post on this site, they have the internet available to learn. It is a lack of effort and laziness on their part that results in posts similar to my example. Ignorance is not an excuse when we have a world of knowledge at our fingertips. That being said, I am not "offended" by people for mistakes or errors when it's obvious care was taken to present a readable post. Even reading your post it's obvious you took care to complete your sentences and use proper punctuation. I believe if you are going to be present in an online community, it is only appropriate to do these things. This is no different than dressing for work or church or any other social function. Our posts on this forum are the visual representation of ourselves. I agree people don't need more criticism than they already receive. That is why I stated I don't respond to those post and instead I vented about it in the rants and raves section without calling anyone out. Yes, I hope 1 or 2 of those posters may see my post and realize their mistakes. But they may do that privately without fear of judgement.

HAAAAHAHAHAHA!!!! B-pal kept freezing on me so I typed that in word and copied/paste. I guess the numbers didn't paste over correctly and I didn't catch it. See, I'm not perfect Will edit now to fix.

This rant has been building for quite a while in my head. There are things happening on this forum that are driving me insane. First though, I want to point out that this is about no person in particular. If you think I'm talking about you, I probably am but not intentionally, it just means you've been doing one of these things. 1. READ PEOPLE - I have read quite a few threads lately where people are arguing with the OP or the OPs supporters and even name calling for no reason other than they can. They want attention and interrupt intelligent conversations with their belligerent views that are usually entirely irrelevant to the original topic. I firmly believe you can say anything you want, it’s how you say it that matters. Arguing with someone for the sake of argument and then calling out that it’s a free country and you can say what you want only emphasizes the fact that you have no business other than seeking attention. If your point were valid, you wouldn’t need to defend it with “because I can”. If you truly want to argue against the OP’s view point, use intelligent arguments and refrain from taking anything personally. No one is here to bully anyone else and jumping to conclusions only serves to interrupt what otherwise might be useful information. 2. GRAMMAR!!!!!! Seriously! Most people on here are pretty good about using complete sentences and proper punctuation, but there are some that make me cringe like this…… Can yall tell me what kind of Protein u drink cause my dr said I need protein and I want to lose as much as possible and Ive been slow so far so I think I need more protein and if u could tell me that would be great cause there telling me to get it from Walmart but I dunno what flavor I want BTW – that was entirely made up as an example and not quoted in any way. OMG SERIOUSLY!!! I don’t even respond to post like this because I would immediately start venting about the way it’s written.GO BACK TO SCHOOL if you think this is appropriate!I do not claim to be perfect.I am sure I have made grammar mistakes and spelling mistakes but at least I try.I proofread before I post and I make an effort to make sure my posts are readable.If your posting is similar to this, don’t expect a response from me. 3. Not doing your research – This forum has been open for years! The question you have has probably been asked a thousand times. I’m sure I even asked some of the same questions in the beginning. But, it seems like more and more lately we (I see the same group of people responding regularly) are answering the same questions over and over. What kind of protein, how much, exercise, etc. If you would just do a search for the topic you want to discuss before posting a new thread, we could keep everyone active and probably spread some great information. Instead we have 15 different people asking if they should weigh every day and we have the same people answering all 15. I do agree some threads are so old that none of the members are active anymore. However, many of the main topics are being discussed by current members and don’t need to be reiterated in a new post just because you want to be the one asking the question. If you find the thread that has your topic, just follow it and you’ll be able to access for future reference. Or unfollow it if you got what you need! Also, if you do ask a new question, don’t be vague. Don’t ask how much you should weigh if you haven’t provided your gender, height, lifestyle, etc. Google is good at vague, try that if you have no other information. There’s my rant. Just typical crap that I’m sure every forum suffers through. Thanks for reading. Edited to correct numbers

That's about as vague as asking what's a good day? BMI for women? BMI for men? BMI for a teenager, senior, adult, child? BMI for athletes? Need a little more detail to answer that question. Google is pretty good at vague though so I would suggest starting there if you dont' have more info.

WooHoo! Had my surgery at UPMC Magee Women's Center in Pittsburgh. Great people and excellent resources.

I just learned about the PACT app. Has anyone else used it? Apparently you can get paid for doing the things we do anyway like logging our food or exercising. But as added motivation it also charges you if you don't keep your committment to your "pact". I'm going to give it a try but I'm curious if anyone else has had experience with it.

I'm signed up for the Warrior Dash June 6th in Charlotte, NC. It's my first time doing anything like this!!! My 63 yr old mother is doing it with me. You can walk around the obstacles if their too tough. I plan to do them all but at least I know she won't hurt herself.

user name is beachgurl84 on MFP

if any of you want to connect on MFP i'm @ beachgurl84

@@Elode is exactly right because only above 1000 do I lose weekly. I have even gained if I get below 1000.

I listen to iTunes Radio. The Dance Workout station. Like you said, it's upbeat and fast paced. My gym has free wifi so I can stream and have different music to every workout.

@@Isabela Macedo It will depend if you're on an employer health plan or private. If it's just private, see the link I posted earlier in this thread for the policy. If it's through your employer, you will have to meet their guidelines as well. I had my surgery 11/19/14 and the process was fairly easy. I met all my surgeons requirements and got approval on first letter. I was paying a ton in private insurance premiums but just counting out of pocket medical expense, my entire surgery including all the test cost $1500. Your surgeon may have their own diet plan you are required to follow.

I swear by the Isopure zero carb RTD. It's kinda like drinking paper because there's 40 g of protein in 20 oz but worth it. I can't stand shakes with milk so I try to stick to the clear protein drinks. Cytosport Whey Isolate is another good one. You could also try using almond milk instead of regular milk.

@BLERDgirl did you read the article I posted the link to? Totally confirms what you said about different kinds of carbs and why some are better than others. Just thought you'd like it if you didn't read it already. I didn't know some people were cleared for anything other than walking that early. Seems like a rush to me BUT in my case, my stitches wouldn't desolve. At my 6 week check up, I was still trying to get my incisions to close. They actually had to reopen them to cut out the stitches. After that they finally started healing and I could start moving around easier. Still amazes me the different ways docs do things lol.

OMG that looks fun. Just signed up to get the news about registration opening for the NC runs. Thanks for showing me that!!!

I'm not a fan of reality TV (except cooking shows ironically) but I did sign up for The Warrior Dash this June. Would have never considered it before!! It's motivating me to train and I'm raising money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at the same time. On the note of reality shows, I have had other family members have WLS this past year as well. Collectively we have lost almost 500 pounds. I think we should go on My 600 lb life as a group and make a fortune being models afterwards lol. Anyone else?

I'm surprised you're doing that much exercise this early. Most docs that I've heard about recommend only walking programs until 6 weeks out. I agree with everyone about the low carb vs. low fat. Generally, low fat foods are higher in carbs. Here is a great article that breaks down where our calories come from. This will help understand why something low-fat is higher carb. http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/ask-the-dietitian-is-a-calorie-a-calorie-2/ Also, it looks like you're averaging a little over 3 pounds a week. That's no small feat and you should be proud. Compared to a lot of people on here you're starting weight isn't that high. That's why you shouldn't compare your weight loss with others. The more you have to lose, the faster you lose. In one month you've lost 14% of your excess body weight (based on your starting & goal weights). THAT'S AMAZING!!! Pat yourself on the back. If you really want to compare, at 4 weeks out, I had lost 16% of my excess body fat since surgery. For me that was about 25 pounds. See how comparing does no good? This is your journey and you're already off to a great start. If you're mom is asking you everyday how much you've lost (my mom does this), just stop telling her a number. She'll get the hint. You're body is still healing so just stick with the program and focus on that. Make sure you get your fluids and if you can, your Protein. Good luck to you! We're proud of you

I swear by Nature's Best Isopure RTD drinks with 40 G Protein. It's lactose & gluten free, easier on the stomach than shakes, and not as sweet. Trust me, you'll get sick of the artificial sweeteners in a lot of the shakes so have an alternative on hand. Good Luck!

@@JamieLogical My immediate response was going to be jumping jacks but then i caught the last line of your post so...... I subscribed to fitstar. There are a few great workout apps out there. They have free workouts too so you don't have to start a subscription just for this weekend. Anyways, there are some great routines in there and you can set it to avoid jumping or anything else you don't want. I think you can definitely find something that will do for the weekend. BTW - Kudos to you! If I were going away for the weekend, I don't know that I would have the dedication to go to this much trouble just to avoid missing my cardio a few days. Proud of you!

This was pretty much me too. I do remember writing a post about how miserable day 2 was but other than that i dont' think I was that active for a couple weeks after.

@@Elode just made me realize you said recovery room! Yea, no. Nobody was allowed in my recovery room for the same reason. There were other patients in there and it was a privacy/quiet issue. I kinda wish someone had been in there because even though we told my team MANY times that they needed to put my cpap mask on me in recovery, they didn't. We even gave them MY MASK before I went into surgery so they would have it ready for me. They put the oxygen tube on instead which yes has some pressure, but it's not sealed. I kept waking up while coming out of anesthesia choking because I couldn't breath. They kept telling me I was breathing fine. No Sh*t Sherlock, if I'm awake I'm breathing! It's when I wasn't awake that I started choking. I finally managed to gasp the words "cpap mask" to get them to see what was going on. After that it was all good. Not trying to scare you by telling you all this. But if you have any issues like sleep apnea, go over and over it with your team and make sure they know what you'll need.

1. Yes you'll have a catheter. Mine was pulled out morning after surgery. 2. I was in the hospital two day and I stayed in a gown both days. I did have a robe I wore to walk around in and some pajama pants. Because of the IV I couldn't change shirts that easily. If you're truly uncomfortable, talk to your nurses and maybe they can help. Other people's experience may be different. 3. My husband stayed with me the entire time. I'm sure it's just like regular visiting hours except for 1-2 family members. Probably depends on your hospital's policy.

Congrats!

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@@GreenEyes604 I gotta ask.....is the original poster you are referring to with starting this thread even aware of the epic battle being waged in her name lol!