Lisa Mccarroll

check out this site for more locations : http://www.obesityaction.org/advocacy/support-groups/new-jersey-support-groups

i go to 2 different support groups. one in hackensack & one in montclair. i dont know if they are open, but i will find out

160 - not my goal for this challenge, but glad i handle my first sleeved holiday well :0)

forgot to weigh in 160 - at a stall, but at the end of the day, i didnt gain anything

You may be fine and have nothing to worry about. Make sure your home care routine is on point. Use products that are appropriate for both this weather and your skin type. Try and do regular facials. Visit your dermatologist. With cystic acne, they can do injections to reduce the inflammation. DO NOT PICK IT! DO NOT SCRATCH IT! DO NOT POKE IT! DO NOT TRY AND EXTRAXT IT!

of course my first stall would come during my first challange lol CW 162

no loss this week my first stall CW 162

crap did i weigh in today ........ 162.2

CW 162.2

CW 162.2 not a lot down, but definitly something

oh wait, i think i just posted to the wrong one ughhhhhhhhhhhhh lol im already in this one oops

yayyyyyy im in! since its only 2 weeks, im going to do something small but still challenging lets see if i can manage 3 lbs a week for the next 2 weeks CW 163 GW 157

@@rmspencer @@Jersrose43 sounds great. are we looking at afternoons or evenings???

@@rmspencer awww been there. vomiting is the WORST ughhh i always feel like im going to choke and die i started buying ready made meatballs because i was in a rush, and i must say, the beef ones arent too bad. Not as great as homemade, but it definitly saves me time @Jersrose43 I work right around the corner from Valley!

@@rmspencer awww i was just thinking about you cause i had meatballs for lunch! how are you feeling?? any better

yayyy first weigh in!!!!!! Nov 7 SW- 167 GW - 147

ooooo whats genepro??? fill me in this is the first i have heard of it

i was really sensative post sleeve. first 2 weeks were a breeze, then bam! heart burn, nausea, sour stomach, dehydration. I couldnt keep anything down not even my water i had to switch to a sippy cup, but it really did help. Now 12 weeks out i am doing sooooooooo much better.

OMGGGGGGGGG im in! im in! im in! Yayyy im sooo excited to do this!!!!!! YEAHHHHHHHHH first challenge post sleeve !!! YAYYY if you didnt know.... Im excited!!!!!!!

I am on pinterest xolisamacxo

ooo whats this??? can I join??

Bergen/Essex/Middlesex County - lol yeah im all over the place

@@rmspencer it will get better. Promise. It takes a little time to adjust and you will have days where you second guess your decision. I had ups and downs too. I went back to work to soon and over did it right away. My stomach/Pouch gave me a hard time transitioning through the different phases. I had horrible heartburn for a while and eventually had to go back to hospital for an IV because I was dehydrated. Im in the north jersey area as well (work in Township of Washington & Westwood). Make sure you stock up on ice pops and luigi's sugar free Italian ice. That helped me a lot with the chewing and texture factor. Congrats on making one of the biggest decisions of your life. hang in there

My group meets the 1st Thursday of the month

Be excited! Document! and be ready! like the ladies have said, your body is going to change and fast. hold off on buying clothes. have some panties in smaller sizes available. I had to use a binder clip at work cause mine kept falling and I was wearing a dress..... ughhhhh weightloss problems lol! Stay active. For the first 6 weeks you wont be able to do any ab work or weights, but walking, using a treadmill, biking are all great ways to help the body adjust and keep things toned. HYDRATE! take it easy don't gulp, but definitely keep hydrated. I got sick after surgery and ended up not getting enough fluids and back in the hospital I went for an IV take it easy. Don't rush things after surgery. we are not superheros. I learned the hard way. I had some complications, nothing major, after surgery because I went right back to work (2 jobs) right away. I pushed myself to hard. Lesson learned. Listen to your body. It will tell you what you can handle. Take advantage of your nutritionist and support groups. They will be great resources and a great way to bond with others who have had the same experience. clothing exchange will become a great friend. don't be weirded out about switching clothes with strangers. you will save TONS and if like myself, I have donated clothes with tags still on them. you go through things so fast that its not worth spending money. I did however invest in leggings, sweaters, and Kimono tops. those will adjust with me and with the help of a belt, I will get more use out of them. good luck and best wishes