JennaJ221

Well I wasn't fired but my second job really wronged me. I started working for torrid the plus size clothing store around the holidays last year. They run everything backwards there. They never trained me. They hired me on the spot..actually..I'm a loyal customer and the manager approached me and actually begged me. I went thru all the motions in beginning of nov 09. And then she would forget to start me forgetting to put me on the schedule. She finally put me on on black friday..worst day of the year. Didn't show me anything or train me bc it was sooo busy. I left there that 1st day in a haze. Then she only put me on 1 day a week..umm y did they even hire me? Odd. So anyways manager doesn't have a car so it turned into her closing night was the night she put me on so I could take her to the train station. She also would stand behind the desk all night while I did everything. And I have a full time day job so after working 9-10 hours I had to go there and pick up her slack. Long story short..I wanted to quit every week but I stuck it out for the 40 percent discount. Then I had it one day with having to always work with her and I cut my availability to only 1 day a week..her day off. I didn't care if they couldn't work around it. If they couldn't and let me go then that was fine. I kinda wanted that.

So I told her and she basically said ok we don't need u. I said ok here's my 2 week notice then I guess and that was that. Then the next time I came in I was told she quit unexpectedly with a big scene and the other ppl loved me there and begged me to stay by adhereing to my availability. Well I opened it a few days after that and everything was fine.

About a month later I got a promotion at my other job and had to give my notice for real this time. And it was the new managers first day. She said ok, she didn't put me on the schedule that week yet anyway but I"d be on the following week. I said ok then that's my last day. Week later I call for my schedule and I'm not on it. I was like ok. She promised. I called she said she"d put me on the following week if I wanted to stretch out my last day. I said ok. Well I went in on beginning of that week and I wasn't on again. I talked to the assist manager and she told me the manager was punishing me.and then since my official last day wasn't until 4 more days I asked for my discount. I was still in the system so I was a current employee still. They had to call the mgr at home just to cover their asses and she told them no I can't have the discount. I was soooo pissed that this new person and company handles their business this way. It was very very hurtful..bc this was a high school job and I'm 26 the oldest one there and worked like a dog and gave my all and they treated me like this? So anyway in the end. I paid full price..but jokes on them..I still get my discount on the website. So I bought it online and when that comes in ill return it with my store receipt. There! Got my discount I deserve! So that's my story. It wasn't stressful for me but very hurtful and made me very angry and bitter.

I took a week off from my job. I just wasn't able to do any heavy lifting obviously. I felt decent after the 4th or 5th day. U should be ok after a week..ull still be a little sore around incisions and a little bloated but if u just take it easy goin back to work u should be fine with a week off.

My doctor also doesn't allow for snacking. But she says it happens and if I really need something opt for very high proterin. I have a advant edge Protein Shake in chocolate.. Usually just half does the trick. Very low cals and high protein..keeps me satisfied til dinner

I had this problem in the beginning too after my 1st big weight loss. I had a yard sale..clothes always sell so well at yard sales lol. But I took the profits and donated them to my local animal shelter. I made about $700..with the proceeds and setting up a donation jar. Charity yard sales might be a option once it starts gettin cooler out..u get to pick the charity of ur choice. It was a wonderful feeling going down to the shelter and handing them my proceeds :rolleyes2: I also sell a few things here and there on ebay if they're clothes I only wore a couple times..sometimes I only get to wear something once or twice before its baggy after spoending $30-50. Just some ideas..I'm sure u'll find something to do with them.

I felt the same way before my lap band. Its normal to feel worried..it still IS a surgery. The morning of I was shaking..I never had any kind of surgery before. But my dr was there before I went under and he calmed me a lot. Talk to him to let him ease even up to that very minute. Its over and ur awake before u know it and the rest of the day is the easy part..bc ur on pain meds..lol. But don't worry its over before u kno it. Comes and goes fast. You"ll be fine. Also..reading success stories on this site helps a lot too. Everyone here really helped ease my jitters. Can't wait to hear all about ur surgery when its over and see the new you! Cheers

so im almost 2 yrs out now. and i did so well at 1st. My starting weight was 272. and then i got down to 209 and have been at a stand still since the summer time. i've had a fill a few months ago and that didnt do much. and now im up at 213-211 here and there. i just cant seem to get back on track. its actually making me depressed. i have a history of getting the winter blues..and i think im totally in that right now. i have no motivation to do anything..eat right, or excercise. i need help..i hate the winter and not losing is making me feel even worse. i go back to the doctor on the 11th. like next week..i think i need to do a fill..im constantly hungry. i just need some encouragement, advice, someone who has this problem too? anything? thanks so much in advance!!

xoxo,

jenna

oh cool..ur practically right down the street from me lol

im located in massapequa (nassau) what area are u in summeragain? how about u silly grilly?

totally agree. i live with my parents..and they have no idea..im in this alone..and have just given up on their understanding and support. i have one close friend who gets it and fully supports me 100%..but in the long run..he still will never kno what it feels like. so please keep me posted if u create anything..thanks.

im interested..i just joined an LI one but it doesnt seem to be active..ill join urs tho..i need some local LB friends..

maybe the mystery bruises are from when they have to transfer u from the stretcher to the op table and back again..i remember a few people having to help do that..maybe u just got clipped a little.

hii!! from long island too. South Shore nassau to be exact. i was banded in march 2008 by Dr. Daniel Davis up at lawrence hospital in Westchester but now my doc is Dr. Buchin from LIJ. anyone else have him??

hi all. i have a few tattoos but theyre on my ankles, feet, wrist. the places that are skinniest. so it has always been a dream to be able to get a tat someplace on my torso..but have never felt comfortable doing it bc noones will see it bc im always covered and ill want to show ppl but be too embarrassed. so i vowed that when i hit my goal i am going to get a pirate ship either on my side or my back on my shoulder..thats deff been the places i;ve been afraid to venture and cant wait til i can finally feel comfortable enuff to get it there. pirate ship has no significance..i just love pirates and nautical folklore (way before the pirate mania) lol

if these are ur friends, why would they care if u had surgery or dont want to eat? i can understand tho why u may want to keep it to urself. i told my friends and theyre really supportive. they think its awesome and when we go out theyre always the planners and actually take me into consideration..not takin me somewhere where they know i wouldnt be able to eat. when we do go out, say to dinner or lunch..easy..get healthy stuff. when we go to a bar..i volunteer to be the driver and drink my waters..or if i really crave a lil drink, i opt for a glass of wine. but only one, as not to overdo it. but yea, if u want to choose to keep the surgery to urself..thats ur decision and u shouldnt have to justify ur new eating habits to anyone..just say im just not feeling like eating all that or drinkin all that. theres nothin wrong with tryin to better urself. but i have to say..it is really good to have someone around who knows..theyll help u stay motivated and keep ur goal in mind..help with temptation too. just some thoughts. but good luck to u!! hope ur well!!:whatchutalkingabout

K2O Protein Water in iced tea has been the love of my life lately!! lol.

im obsessed with it. lol

Try that flavor..its awesome!!

geez..the company makes enough money to just let someone order off the kids menu. i would write a letter to their home office. i have found most restaurants are accomodating, i've yet to have been told no. im waiting for the day tho. lol. but yea, so dumb, bc they lost out..they couldnt let u pay for a what..$6-8 meal..instead they'd rather not take ur money? ugh..this fustrates me.

hii. i too, have come to a halt. i was banded march 13th. things were great that first month. i've had 2 fills thus far..but nothing. i just started weight watchers last week and did pretty good. lost 5lbs in a week..so that could be a suggestion. i just keep track of the points..dont do the meetings or pay for it ya kno. but then i got my period and that went out the window..but now that its over i'm gettin right back on track,,started today..so hoping i lose another 5 this week. also, do try the walking. i walk 5-6 times a week for 45 minutes. at first i really had to force myself to go, but now i love it, i feel great afterwards and really look forward to it. i like looking at peoples houses..thats a good motivator. well hope i helped and good luck to you!! take care

xoxo

Jenna

hii. just weighed myself. i started ww on wednesday and from then i have lost 3lbs. so ww works great!! yay..feeling good..cant wait to lose more. anyone care to share their weight loss totals from ww for a lil inspiration and motivation?:cursing:

aww thats so sweet!! what an awesome gift. i have 3 birds myself..cockatiels, and my baby i hand raised, my 2 tiels hatched him under my bed. well goodluck to your daughter and the new addition to ur family.

brandy.. a lil off topic here..but i have to say ur profile pic of ur african grey is adorable!! i was reading ur last post and i couldnt help but that that little guy bring a smile to my face. he is too cute!!:confused_smile:

i just joined and started today. i was a member last yr and lost 25 lbs in a few months, but just lost track of it. but i went and got back into it now with the band. my points allowance is 35..but i found that i cant even make it past 25..which is good. the rule tho is, if u dont use all ur points in a day, u lose them. never carry them over. always start with your set points allowance each day. hope u join, i love it..and its great motivation to get the magazine!! i'll stay posted on my ww and band journey.

Cheers,

Jenna

hi dragonflygirl. yea my surgery went great for me. i had mine at 9:00a, took about 45 mins. then i went back to the room, had some Water, ice chips, and Jello. no nausea or pain at all. they gave me lots a morphine lol. and i was discharged by 1:00p that day, just a few hours. so it went beautifully. i only started feelin the pain the next day, my stomach was really sore. gas pains werent too bad either. had it mostly in the shoulder. i felt much better after the 3rd day and was out driving and at my friends house. so im a week out today and feel normal, except for a little pain by the port in my stomach, its very minor though. more like discomfort than pain. but as for the catheter..no i did not have one. the only prep i got was some heparin the blood thinner to prevent blod clots right before surgery and that was it. good luck to u and hope to hear all about ur journey!!

thanks. yea i start mushies tomorrow, but i needed somethin today, i put a little cheese in egg drop Soup and a cracker and i feel a lot better, i was feelin weak. i also froze some orange juice and it was soooo yummy. think im gonna freeze some grape juice tonight and im headin out to buy somethings for tomorrow now..gettin lots of cottage cheese..i love it. and some mashed potatoes and stuff to puree. things seem to be lookin up a lil more today. thanks for the advice!!:thumbup:

thats perfect lol. how are u doin? im right now in post op blues and i need some buddies to lift me up and just here their experiences and kno im not alone. yesterday was really bad for me, i just kept askin myself, why did i do this. i kno i wanted it and always will, but these blues man..theyre killer. i just cant wait to feel normal again..

hii. i was banded on the 13th. and today is my final day of the liquids. tomorrows mushies!! yay, i just cant wait to have cottage cheese. lol. well the liquids are hard, i was thirsty the first few days and all i wanted to do was guzzle Water, but u have to sip, so that was annoying. i was on Clear Liquids the day of surgery then the day after full. i hate yogurt, applesauce, Soups, well tried to at least, i was instructed to drink every 20 mins, but i couldnt do it. i just didnt want anything. mostly just water. once in awhile i would eat somethin..or drink i mean. and it wasnt too bad. but u'll get thru it, u prob wont even want anything at all. just lost my appetite, and i lost a lot of weight to boot. but im hungry now and just dreaming of the day i can eat solids again...good luck to u an keep in touch:thumbup: