JennaJ221

weighed in at 212.5 this morning..woohoo!! got to keep it up today!!

ok, wow, its been almost a yr since i've really been on here. so this is where im at now... current weight is 215 (this morning) i've been on weight watchers for about 2 weeks now, and 2 weeks ago i was at 220. so 5 lbs in 2 weeks is a start. i really only do weight watchers bc i find writing everything down with the points system works for me. i didnt join or anything, i just went a got the 3 month log and food companion and kind of do my own thing with my band..just really only follow the logging of points. seeing what im doing is keeping me on track and helping me meet my daily requirements. So anyways, yea thats been working. I also try and do some laps in the pool a few times a week when i go. my community pool is up to $7 to get in, so i can only afford to go once or twice a week. and the pool at my gym was giving me ear infections..so i pretty much have to deal with the $7 fee. oh well. and i've been walking about 4-6 times a week. Monday and tonight i walked extra long. i usually only do about 40 mins (power walking) but those two nights i did 65 mins power walking. and wow do i feel it!!but im proud..bc i usually have to push myself to go..it gets old after awhile and i start to resist it a lil. but im stickin to it this time. Well im hoping to lose about half a pound a day, about 3lbs a week is the plan. If i work hard and achieve this i could be at my 1st goal by halloween..thats putting me at 200..well i wanna be at 199..its a big deal to get under 200 for me..i cant remember the last time i was there. my 2nd goal will be for 172..which marks my 100lb spot. hoping to be there by christmas..and then be at my ultimate goal of 150lbs by my birthday in February. Ah it feels so good to dream..i really want to achieve this and im going to do everything i can to get there!! This is it..i had my moment of "its going to happen!" Another lil goal is to keep myslef on track by spending more time on this site and trying to be loyal to writing in this blog..i find i do better with an outlet. So ok, this is where im at now. The yr since the last time ive been on here was kind of a blur. It was pointless and wasteful. but im baaaaaack!!

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

hmm..i dunno if its the nice summer heat but i didnt feel like eating much today. can it please stay this hot year round? lol. all i want is watermelon..my all time fav..but unfortunetly that watermelon has a hard time stayin down now that im banded..as with most fruits. grr..and theyre my absolute fav!! :ohmy: today was pretty good. i stuck with my restart and did my 45 min power walk this evening. i didnt want to go at all, and i pushed myself sayin just do 25 mins at least a lil ways up the street, but once i got there i was like lets just do the rest..and i did. woohoo!:wink2: tomorrow night i dont think i'll get a chance to walk due to an event with work all evening..but i will be at the pool in the early afternoon goin to make sure i do lots of laps. i think i may even stick to the pre surgery diet and just have some protein shakes tomorrow. that sounds like a good idea!:cool2:

hmm..i dunno if its the nice summer heat but i didnt feel like eating much today. can it please stay this hot year round? lol. all i want is watermelon..my all time fav..but unfortunetly that watermelon has a hard time stayin down now that im banded..as with most fruits. grr..and theyre my absolute fav!! :sneaky: today was pretty good. i stuck with my restart and did my 45 min power walk this evening. i didnt want to go at all, and i pushed myself sayin just do 25 mins at least a lil ways up the street, but once i got there i was like lets just do the rest..and i did. woohoo!:sad: tomorrow night i dont think i'll get a chance to walk due to an event with work all evening..but i will be at the pool in the early afternoon goin to make sure i do lots of laps. i think i may even stick to the pre surgery diet and just have some protein shakes tomorrow. that sounds like a good idea!:thumbup:

i've been afraid to weigh myself bc i havent walked since wednesday. ughh i just feel awful..that walking really helps..i can feel the diff. ive been feeling great physically and emotionally..just an all around better mood when i walk regularly..and now i feel miserable. so tomorrows my brand new start. im going to restart my walking and making a goal to lose 7-10lbs by this time next month (my next doc appt.) i def think i need a fill..but i want to take this month to make sure its just not me being lazy.

i've been afraid to weigh myself bc i havent walked since wednesday. ughh i just feel awful..that walking really helps..i can feel the diff. ive been feeling great physically and emotionally..just an all around better mood when i walk regularly..and now i feel miserable. so tomorrows my brand new start. im going to restart my walking and making a goal to lose 7-10lbs by this time next month (my next doc appt.) i def think i need a fill..but i want to take this month to make sure its just not me being lazy.

ughh its been a bad day!! i REALLY need to walk tonight..but we're gettin storms and i dont wanna get caught out in a thunderstorm. guess im runnin up and down our stairs 2nite =[

ughh its been a bad day!! i REALLY need to walk tonight..but we're gettin storms and i dont wanna get caught out in a thunderstorm. guess im runnin up and down our stairs 2nite =[

wow, havent updated in over a yr. so last time i blogged i think i was switching dr.s. well i love love love my new doc and am thrilled to be away from the crazy lady i had to deal with when i was with the other dr. These new people are in lake success and theyre awesome. i've been doin VERY well since moving over there to them. ive hit the 60lbs down mark..which im still in shock over!! lol. ive been struggling a lil this summer tho, havent been as strict and i think i need another fill..just a lil one..i havent gained ANYTHING..but havent lost too much either..but i feel thats better than the scale movin up. i havent really been working out like normal either..heats kicks my ass this time of year. but this past week and half of last i've stepped up and have walked every night. in fact i was proud bc i walked yesterday afternoon for a half hour and then in the evening for 45 mins. feel very accomplished over that. today i did some swimming and leg workouts in the pool and im off for my 45 min power walk right after this post. i have a dr appt tomorrow..im nervous bc i havent lost much..but hope they wont be too hard on me since i havent gained either. fingers crossed!! lol. k, off for my workout..ttyl:tongue2:

wow, havent updated in over a yr. so last time i blogged i think i was switching dr.s. well i love love love my new doc and am thrilled to be away from the crazy lady i had to deal with when i was with the other dr. These new people are in lake success and theyre awesome. i've been doin VERY well since moving over there to them. ive hit the 60lbs down mark..which im still in shock over!! lol. ive been struggling a lil this summer tho, havent been as strict and i think i need another fill..just a lil one..i havent gained ANYTHING..but havent lost too much either..but i feel thats better than the scale movin up. i havent really been working out like normal either..heats kicks my ass this time of year. but this past week and half of last i've stepped up and have walked every night. in fact i was proud bc i walked yesterday afternoon for a half hour and then in the evening for 45 mins. feel very accomplished over that. today i did some swimming and leg workouts in the pool and im off for my 45 min power walk right after this post. i have a dr appt tomorrow..im nervous bc i havent lost much..but hope they wont be too hard on me since i havent gained either. fingers crossed!! lol. k, off for my workout..ttyl:tongue2:

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: