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Why is basic courteousness lacking online? Yes, I admit I have been in a few escalated discussions online but usually it was from a misdirected try at humor that didn't come across the internet or to someone who just wanted to inflict themselves on the world and I caved and I let them under my skin. We are in a forum to try to help each other. Being mean or judgmental won't help if you are newly healthy or looking for help to get there.

Quoting myself to address your ad hominum tactic, it's clear you missed it above even though I basically laid it out in a bullet point.
This isn't reddit. This isn't yahoo answers. This isn't 4chan. So I'm going to stick with compassion. You want snark, you want rudeness, you'll have to find that from me on a different corner of the internet. On support forums I provide support. The harshness I gave you after your OP was deliberate, and was as harsh as I'll get on here (except maybe when we are talking about Penny). You can provide whatever level of discourse you like, just don't fool yourself when you do it. Text or in person, mean is mean. If that's what you think people need, have at it. My posts will stand to let them know that support is out there. Feel free to reply, but I'm done, repeating myself isn't going to change your mind, and vice versa.

Oooh... here's another for us ladies... when your boobs no longer overlap the booth table at a restaurant!

Thank you!!!!!! @@B-52 !!
Newly sleeved and still healing, so questioning my choice until reading this - many reasons why I will be glad I did this.
And adding:: Getting on to theme park rides with my very young daughter without being kicked off for not being able to use the safety belt!!!

I had my 5th fill (they have all been slow and incremental - slow and steady) last Thursday, and I think I can say with authority *this* time that I think I am at green! :-) I didn't lose a pound this past month. I was frustrated, especially after feeling so great initially, but I can say this. Yes, you (I) do get hungry, but comparing today to last month is night and day. I've never been a Breakfast eater so depending on what time I get up my first meal would generally be around 10. Today I don't think i ate until noon. And I am just now sort of getting hungry, but I know i will be cooking dinner soon. In the past I would have run for a snack, but right now I am like, "meh. I can probably wait." That feels amazing!!

I am feeling GREAT! My appetite is pretty chill over all - and even when I do get hungry I only am able to tolerate a few bites of something - slowly - before I am done. I canceled my fill date today as I feel like I'm doing the GREEN so opted to walk through the park with my sheltie and enjoy my LIFE!!!
;-D
Mary

I have read a bunch of "stall" posts recently, and even though everyone's situation is different, I feel I can relate! Ugh - I have been craving junk lately like crazy. I am having a hard time separating real hunger and head hunger, even though I know I should ask myself questions like 'would an apple sate me or am I just wanting sugar'. But it's hard! I haven't lost anything this past month, so it is frustrating, even when I know I am probably my own saboteur.
But I joined a gym and have a fill scheduled this week. Just trying to get my head back in a good place and eat better and know that I can do this, but acknowledge that is still requires work on my part.

If we could 'band' our heads as well!
Junk food (IMO) is a bad addiction. I have found that if I think of junk food as something that will get stuck (because it does for me), it takes my cravings down.
But 'Head Hunger' is very hard!

And don't forget the band!
If I/we could do this, then I would not have had the surgery...

I just started working out with a private trainer (this is my 2nd week and she is kicking my butt!!). My very first workout, after I finished, I felt the same as you described. I am a pretty hardy person, but I felt so shaky and light headed. She told me to increase my Protein by 40 grams on workout days (2 days with trainer, one for cardio). My appointments are at 9 in the morning. I've never been a big Breakfast eater anyway, but since being banded, I am more restricted in the morning so I am having to make sure I eat something as having a shake did not cut it. But I have been doing ok with high Protein Bars on the way there, Water or Protein Water on the way home, and a meal at lunch time.
keep up the good work! :-)

I have read a bunch of "stall" posts recently, and even though everyone's situation is different, I feel I can relate! Ugh - I have been craving junk lately like crazy. I am having a hard time separating real hunger and head hunger, even though I know I should ask myself questions like 'would an apple sate me or am I just wanting sugar'. But it's hard! I haven't lost anything this past month, so it is frustrating, even when I know I am probably my own saboteur.
But I joined a gym and have a fill scheduled this week. Just trying to get my head back in a good place and eat better and know that I can do this, but acknowledge that is still requires work on my part.

I have worked out for years --not because I wanted to but because I couldnt move otherwise (arthritis). Turns out I was just shy of getting the full benefit of an "all the way" workout -- now I finally know what the high is about. Love it! Does that mean I want to do it next time? You'd think, but I have to fake it frequently. I pretend I'm all thrilled to do it and that leverages into a good exercise session.

So in the last several weeks I've really increased the intensity of my workouts. I've moved from plain walks to interval training, and I'm doing strength training with pretty heavy weights (8 rep range) 2-3 times a week. So far it's been going well and I feel well-- I like to motivate myself by pretending to be, like, the Black Widow or Emma Peel and tell myself that I need those squats to kick bad guys in the face. These workouts are quite intense for me - HR above 140 in the cardio, working muscles to near-fatigue in the strength training.
However, a few times I have noticed that after a workout I get low blood sugar symptoms - like I've burned through all my fuel. I get very shaky and muddle-headed. After the first time it happened I now try to work out within an hour or so of having a protein-rich snack and then I bring a Quest bar or something with me to eat afterward.
What has your experience been with pre-and post-workout eating? Do you time your workouts around mealtimes, and if so, how? what mix of Proteins and carbs works best to fuel a workout and not get a sugar low afterward?
I am five months out from the sleeve surgery if it makes a difference in your answer.
On the NSV side today, I had a therapy appointment and my therapist remarked that he noticed a difference in me since the last appointment - that I seemed more energetic and spry. Gotta love it!

I'm simply echoing every one else, but I wanted to add that I very much felt like I was going to be the one person this wasn't going to work for. I think it was day 3 that I woke up and was literally like, "what the hell did I just do?!" But that was just a feeling, and lucky for us, feelings are fleeting. You can do this! It will be hard at times and it might even feel like it isn't working at times, but it will.

@@jasminebsn3 me too! Maybe we are all having mid-winter pre-spring blues?? lol. I love the support and accountability this site can provide. I felt so great after my last fill, thinking I was in the green and everything, but now I am not so sure. I definitely feel in a funk and I am trying to snap out of it and get back to eating right and exercising. I totally get what everyone is saying! Chin up - to myself more than anybody! We can do this. :-)

Yes too much Protein is hard on the kidneys. But 100g if you are building muscle is totally reasonable and nowhere near the too much area. Check w ur dr and nutritionist to be certain but I work out a lot and have a lot of muscle mass and I get 90-110 grams a day typically at 5'6" and 135lbs

I went today! Immediate reaction: whoa!! Next reaction: Definitely going again!
First of all, even this 6 week program is completely private!! Not a group setting like I thought. It is circuit-style and the personal trainer walked me through all of the circuits, showed me how to use and adjust all the machines, and sat down to discuss goals and all that jazz.
My legs felt like jelly when I was done and I have naturally strong legs! It was scary going, but I am so, so glad I did.
But I never want to do another crunch again. Ever. :-)

I went today! Immediate reaction: whoa!! Next reaction: Definitely going again!
First of all, even this 6 week program is completely private!! Not a group setting like I thought. It is circuit-style and the personal trainer walked me through all of the circuits, showed me how to use and adjust all the machines, and sat down to discuss goals and all that jazz.
My legs felt like jelly when I was done and I have naturally strong legs! It was scary going, but I am so, so glad I did.
But I never want to do another crunch again. Ever. :-)

@@JustWatchMe that's awesome. and inspiring. so happy for you! you can totally do this - ARE doing it! :-)

I have always been a Water drinker. I used to joke and say it was one of the few things I did right. I do have my 1-2 cups of coffee in the morning, but no sodas, tea, or juice. only occasionally will I have a glass of milk.
Since getting surgery, I have actually struggled getting in my Water needs. I never really drank with meals, either, so it isn't that.
But I definitely carry my water wherever I go - it is my Linus blanket I finally downloaded an app on my phone. Silly, but effective. The one I use is Aqualert (android) but I've been looking at others as well. Just thought I'd throw that out there!!

You got this. You are so close!! 100 lb loss is amazing.

I've been in a slump lately. No weight loss in five months. Today I got my butt outside and walked two miles on my lunch break. My Breakfast and lunch were Protein and no junk. dinner will be protein, salad and Soup. I'm feeling energized and today I believe I can break this slump and get to my goal.
Next week is my 1st surgiversary. I've come so far and am already reaping countless benefits of dropping 100 pounds. I have fifty left to lose. I'm not stopping now!
I've never achieved a goal weight before. This year with my LapBand I will.
Who's with me? Ready to kick it into high gear and get this done?

Don't overthink it. Just try it. I tried yoga as an obese person and survived. My knees cracked loudly but nobody cared but me. I also tried Zumba. Knees didn't like it but again, nobody cared but me.

Some times taking that first step out of our comfort zone is the BEST thing we can do for ourselves! Kuddos to you for going for it! Don't be nervous you've already committed just go in and give it all you've got. At first it may be a learning curve just like learning your band, we don't have to be perfect we just have to try. Anything you do is better than nothing and in time you will know what you're doing and the effectiveness of each movement will increase. Again, I think this is great!

I took another big step a few days ago. I wore a bathing suit that did not have a skirt. I have very wrinkled upper legs and thighs and usually look for a skirt to cover what I can. I couldn't find a suit I liked with a skirt this time around though I did find some very nice one piece tank style suits. I look fine in one except for the legs. My tummy doesn't pouf out like it used to, nor does my behind so I put it on and had my mom give me her opinion and she said that I'm way more aware of the loose skin than anyone else would be and that I shouldn't worry about my legs.
So, I wore it to the pool when I was in Florida last week. I tried to not think about it and just to go about my business but I can tell you that I felt so much lighter in the Water without the skirt material swirling around. I will just have to try to not be so critical of myself and enjoy the accomplishments I've made rather than focusing on what I can't change at the moment...or perhaps ever.