Lisa Mccarroll

Don't stress, the body does a lot of freaky things when its faced with drastic changes. Talk to your GYN next time your in. There have been some great breakthroughs and she might be able to guide you to something medical (pills/injections) or even holistic (acupuncture, herbs, meditation). Being a bit body conscious will play a big factor. Remember we weren't plus size overnight so we had time to adjust to our bodies. Now losing the weight did practically happen over night and we are not given the same amount of time to adjust. Remember, lbs up or down, extra skin, whatever, your still beautiful. Don't let it get you down! plus it never hurts to spice things up a bit. you'd be surprised how a couple toys, massage oil, new lingerie, soft sheets, or some good old fashion porn can help rev the engines my BF and I will be visiting the Exxxotica Convention this year. sizzle sizzle!!!

@@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

@@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

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

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

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

no loss this week my first stall
CW 162

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!

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

CW 162.2 not a lot down, but definitly something

I just booked my sleeve with Dr. Bessler at Valley on December 16th. Finding this site super helpful!
I am super scared, but also really excited! I live up in Sparta, but I work at Valley Hospital so I am always in the area!

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

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

we should all meet at starbucks in downtown ridgewood with a scoop of Protein steamed in!

Its time for another challenge! This challenge will be beginning with the first weigh in and goal on Friday November 7, 2014. From there on after, weigh ins will take place Fridays. Last weigh in will be Friday January 2, 2015. This will allow a total of 9 weigh ins in all. I will post the link for the spreadsheet once its the week of. I know this challenge will be hard for a lot of people including myself because of three major holidays. I want everyone to enjoy this time with their family and friends.. This challenge is to help us make healthy food choices during this time.
Few reminders
You will know it is updated once I have liked your post. Please post weigh ins here in this post only. We are all here to support each other..so questions posted here will be answered by anyone else willing to help. If you want to adjust your goal weight, just add that in any reply to this post. if you miss a weigh in...no biggie. Just report back in the next week. But If you missed three or more weigh ins, i will amuse that you no longer wish to continue the challenge and your name will be removed from spread sheet.
Have fun with this! Challenge yourself in new ways! Join us for the Holiday Challenge!
Spread Sheet Link: http://onedrive.live.com/redir?page=view&resid=BAD9C9C886818A59!558&authkey=!AMesfcbyXWutAvY

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

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!!!!!!!

@@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!

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 pinning Medifast "lean and green" recipes for my pre-op weight loss. They look fabulous! Like a Pizza Crust made with cauliflower......

My group meets the 1st Thursday of the month

JERSEYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!

Hello! I'm up in the Verona area, still working with Dr Paragi in west orange... looking forward to getting my surgery date soon :-) congrats on your surgeries!