lclemur

Woo Hoo to all of your NSV! Mine this week was, for me, a biggie! The weight on the scale matches the weight on my drivers license!

S: I will be out of town next week. I will have my computer, but no scale! I REFUSE to pack my scale! lol...So my Monday weight will be my Saturday weight (I only weigh on Saturday Mornings.) 195 - Hoo Hoo! Same weight as my drivers license!

Getting up off of the floor...on my own...without using furniture to push off of....

You look great!

I was not much of a cook before the surgery, so inspiration, when I am not hungry, has been sorely lacking. I need to check out TJs. We eat out WAY too much, and with my working fewer hours next school year, I am worried about the budget.

Those of you losing slowing, but working out so often, must be losing inches. Am I correct? I exercise very rarely, outside of normal activities, and the weight is falling off. Maybe some of you are working out too much? Just a thought.

Stepph, Week before last I entered Onederland! Woo Hoo! Isn't there a column on the spreadsheet for that? Add me in! Thanks for all you do, this topic is hopping!

@stephh I seem to have dropped off the spreadsheet. My starting weight was 204, my goal is 194. Today I am 197. I guess I need to revise my goal. Let's make it 190. Thanks! Lclemur. How do you keep track of all of us? Were there this many on the last challenge?

BTW...my insurance wouldn't cover the type of machine RaginCagun describes. My respitory therapist recommended it, but no go. I can't be too bitter, as they didn't fight me on the surgery.

It is not easy. The first time I tried it I gave up after about 2 weeks of use. I felt like my night's "rests" were worse. This year I gave it another try. Yes, the trick is to get the right mask/pillows. Also, having the straps adjusted correctly. Finally, make sure that your "ramp" is adjusted correctly. Switching mine from 30 minutes to 15 actually helped. Good luck, you need some perseverance on this one.

less padding?

OMG it burned! I also tried a sip of beer unsuccessfully. I don't know if that changes with time. Yes, I do miss bubbles too!

All I can say is UGH! It is my worst side affect. I have never had this problem before! Don't ever let it get past 5 days before you actively treat it. A trip to the ER for impaction isn't pretty, believe me!

What kind? I have wanted to find some that breathe. I used to have some that were made out of a mesh type of material. It breathed so nicely, I never sweat!

Thanks @@Bluesea71 - Susan?? Are you there?? ;0) I am now currently 197, hit onederland last week! Woo Hoo! I guess I need to change my goal, as it is set at 194? Let's make it 190! Thanks! L

I can't get into spreadsheet to add my info! User error?? Let me know! Thanks!

Bittersweet: Saying good-by to some of my favorite clothes, and not having the money to replace them! This morning went through the laundry basket and couldn't find any pants that fit. Goodwill pile growing!

Onederland is so close, I can "taste" it!

Thanks Stephh! This will be fun! It is so exciting to see so many of us!

My weight loss has definately slowed down. Yes, I am disappointed that it has. But, weight loss has not been that much of an issue with me. Maintaining has always been my issue. I have been this weight before, many, many times. I know that I need to exercise more, drink more, etc. I, also, did my research, and understood that it wasn't going to continue to "drop off." I am so eager to see how much easier maintenance might be. Someone questioned my choice the other day. "Weight Watchers worked for me!" "Yeah," I answered, "for how long?" The truth is, less than 5% of chronically overweight people maintain their weight loss, but those with WLS have over 50% success. I will take those odds. (I may not be "spot on" with those percentages...)

I am in! My goal is 194! AND 64 ounces of Water daily habit!

Funny thing is...I never had the food funerals. I almost wish I had. My head hunger keeps saying "If only I had _______ one more time before my surgery." Somehow I lost the memo that "Hey! You are never going to eat these things again!" And, there are certainly things I do miss. I miss carbonation. Of course, I am "early out." Maybe I will forget how they taste???

@bluegrass: That is such a scary story! I wish all surgeons would share that story!

"Enlightened - The Good-For-You Ice Cream" Sea Salt Caramel bars. 80 calories, 7 gm Protein, 5 grams of Fiber, 5 grams of Sugar. It was a decent sized bar too! On the box they had pictures of so many other of their products. I wouldn't eat them daily, I have only eaten one in a week. That being said, Ice Cream has never been one of my trigger foods. Otherwise, proceed with caution!

@@mrs kaje. I guess I will have to check out the Fitbit. Thanks for your input about the Water. This may be a stupid question, but how does the Fitbit know when you are walking/exercising, versus driving in a car?

@Hertsukfem31: I am so sorry that you are in this funk. Very few (I didn't say ALL) people understand depression unless they have been there themselves. I wish that wasn't true, but it appears to be. Chronic depression is the worst. But, it is true, however, only you can "pick yourself by the bootstraps." As hard as it is, put one foot in front of the other, and take little steps (huge on certain days!) towards positive thoughts. I grew up with a very negative father. Only when I became an adult (I don't feel I am quite there yet!) did I recognize how bad this is. What I have learned (in therapy,) is that when you find yourself going down the negative path, say to yourself (when alone, outloud; when in the company of others, in your mind) "I am NOT going down that path. No good can be found there." It took quite a bit of practice, but it has helped me. I visualize the fork in the road and see darkness one way and light the other. Maybe it will help you as well. Get up and walk. Force yourself. As the Nike slogan says "Just do it!" There is no shame in getting help. If you are not seeing a counselor, priest, pastor, rabbi (fill in the blank,) consider it. Having surgery is the first step to changing a losing battle into a chance for success. I wish you the best of luck. I have walked in your shoes ( or similar ones!)