Manatee

name.............starting#......current#......goal#.....togo# Anitak33...........245............218..........199.......19 Anna2766____.......232............232..........220.......12 TxArcher...........360............353..........345........8 Candle.............218............211..........207.......4 Cerrin.............350............350..........325.......25 chickatee..........188............182..........175.......7 Cookielover........202............202..........192.......10 cQQlgirl...........220............217..........210.......7 Faithmd............306............301.2........296.......5.2 georgiagirl........275............268..........260.......8 Hollyberries.......298............298..........285.......13 Hoppingto..........350............314..........294.......20 Irishmae11.........233.8..........234..........219.......15 Jennie1976.........290............251..........235.......16 jfran..............187............181..........177.......4 Jillrn.............176............176..........166.......10 Jsrico.............255............178..........165.......13 juliegeraci........220............220..........210.......8 KarenG.............207............197..........189.......8 keekahari..........220............217..........205.......12 kjl315.............237.5..........231..........220.......11 legster............223.5..........212..........199.......13 LessnLess..........172............168.5........164.......4.5 liz_hager..........202............198..........190.......8 Manatee............188............178..........175.......3 Mandyjo............191............187..........180.......11 metawnny...........252............252..........240.......12 MJRouse84..........274............233..........218.......15 nip50..............250............243..........238.......5 Rainer.............264............253..........248.......5 Redtulips3.........248............234.5........226.......8.5 RenewedHope........228............217..........210.......7 rharriet...........367............256..........248.......8 Sades..............229............199.7........189.......10.7 Skinny_Jill........195............190..........180.......10 Stacy73............230............223..........222.......1 SueMagoo...........230............224..........220.......4 Sunny112...........145............145..........140.......5 Susan4794..........240............240..........225.......15 Suzzzie............303............294..........290.......4 SWEETY.............180............174..........170.......4 Trystelle..........219............211.5........205.......6.5 Twilight...........206............197..........185.......21 uxbus5.............240............240..........230.......10 want2lose..........236............236..........225.......11 wombat712..........154.8..........150.2........140.......10.2

So the ex-wife out of the blue invites me to lunch yesterday 'to catch up.' Ok, sure, why not? Turns out she wants to tell me she's been dating a guy and it's getting serious. She just wanted me to know in case I saw them out and about. What the hell am I supposed to do with this information? I really don't want to know at all, especially given some of the reasons for our split. I know we're supposed to be "friends", but it was very tough to sit there and pretend like I was happy for her. Am I supposed to go to a wedding next? Bleah. I spent last night drinking, and (as usual when I REALLY drink) woke up at 5 AM with a clear head and no memory. I really hate being alone :hurray:

Good to know, SCUBA lessons are on my list for 08. Anyone done any climbing by chance? I had a buddy just invite me to climb Kilimanjaro in 09. Apparently it's more of a vertical hike than a true climb, but I truly fear the band at 19,000 unpressurized feet -- especially in Tanzania.

I was out for 2 weeks, but HR mandated that due to some short-term disability for surgery. I don't understand it, but who am I to argue with an extra paid vacation? :biggrin: Realistically, I was under the weather for about 4-5 days after the surgery, but could have gone back to my desk job earlier.

My port is much higher than that. It's above the naval on the left hand side. Talk to your doc and tell him what you need, he works for you

name.............starting#......current#......goal#.....togo# Anitak33...........245............218..........199.......19 Anna2766____.......232............232..........220.......12 Cagstorm(txarcher).360............357..........345.......12 Candle.............218............213.5........207.......6.5 Cerrin.............350............350..........325.......25 chickatee..........188............184..........175.......9 Cookielover........202............202..........192.......10 cQQlgirl...........220............220..........210.......10 Faithmd............306............301.2........296.......5.2 georgiagirl........275............272..........260.......12 Hollyberries.......298............298..........285.......13 Hoppingto..........350............314..........294.......20 Irishmae11.........233.8..........234..........219.......15 Jennie1976.........290............251..........235.......16 jfran..............187............181..........177.......4 Jillrn.............176............176..........166.......10 Jsrico.............255............178..........165.......13 juliegeraci........220............220..........210.......8 KarenG.............207............197..........189.......8 keekahari..........220............217..........205.......12 kjl315.............237.5..........232..........220.......12 legster............223.5..........216..........199.......17 LessnLess..........172............172..........164.......8 liz_hager..........202............198..........190.......8 Manatee............188............179..........175.......4 Mandyjo............191............187..........180.......11 metawnny...........252............252..........240.......12 MJRouse84..........274............233..........218.......15 nip50..............250............243..........238.......5 Rainer.............264............255..........248.......7 Redtulips3.........248............234.5........226......8.5 RenewedHope........228............221..........210.......11 rharriet...........367............256..........248.......8 Sades..............229............199.7........189.......10.7 Skinny_Jill........195............190..........180.......10 Stacy73............230............225..........222.......3 SueMagoo...........230............224..........220.......4 Sunny112...........145............145..........140.......5 Susan4794..........240............240..........225.......15 Suzzzie............303............294..........290.......4 SWEETY.............180............174..........170.......4 Trystelle..........219............219..........205.......14 Twilight...........206............197..........185.......21 uxbus5.............240............240..........230.......10 want2lose..........236............236..........225.......11 wombat712..........154.8..........151..........140.......11

My turn I reckon. 39 until July, I'm a guy, divorced and no kids. Near goal, but I might lower it once I get there. 40 is going to be a good year for me.

Y'all going to keep your evangelizing out of the rest of the forum?

name.............starting#......current#......goal#.....togo# Anitak33...........245............218..........199.......19 Anna2766____.......232............232..........220.......12 Cagstorm(txarcher).360............357..........345.......12 Candle.............218............213.5........207.......6.5 Cerrin.............350............350..........325.......25 chickatee..........188............184..........175.......9 Cookielover........202............202..........192.......10 cQQlgirl...........220............220..........210.......10 Faithmd............306............301.2........296.......5.2 georgiagirl........275............272..........260.......12 Hollyberries.......298............298..........285.......13 Hoppingto..........350............314..........294.......20 Irishmae11.........233.8..........234..........219.......15 Jennie1976.........290............251..........235.......16 jfran..............187............181..........177.......4 Jillrn.............176............176..........166.......10 Jsrico.............255............178..........165.......13 juliegeraci........220............220..........210.......8 KarenG.............207............197..........189.......8 keekahari..........220............217..........205.......12 kjl315.............237.5..........232..........220.......12 legster............223.5..........216..........199.......17 LessnLess..........172............172..........164.......8 liz_hager..........202............198..........190.......8 Manatee............188............180..........175.......5 Mandyjo............191............187..........180.......11 metawnny...........252............252..........240.......12 MJRouse84..........274............233..........218.......15 nip50..............250............246..........238.......8 Rainer.............264............255..........248.......7 Redtulips3.........248............234.5........226......8.5 RenewedHope........228............221..........210.......11 rharriet...........367............256..........248.......8 Sades..............229............199.7........189.......10.7 Skinny_Jill........195............195..........180.......15 Stacy73............230............225..........222.......3 SueMagoo...........230............224..........220.......4 Sunny112...........145............145..........140.......5 Susan4794..........240............240..........225.......15 Suzzzie............303............294..........290.......4 SWEETY.............180............174..........170.......4 Trystelle..........219............219..........205.......14 Twilight...........206............197..........185.......21 uxbus5.............240............240..........230.......10 want2lose..........236............236..........225.......11 wombat712..........154.8..........152.2........140.......12.2

Hmmm. Regrets? Yeah, some. First, to be clear: this was the best thing I've ever done for myself. I'm down 90 lbs since May, and I cannot imagine going back to what I was. My sleep apnea is gone, my blood pressure is now low normal, resting heart rate is down 30 BMP, blood tests are normal and I'm no longer getting the "lose weight or die" speech from my primary doc. In addition, I look tons better. I can pass for a normal now, and even buy the expensive stylish duds (yes, I'm a guy -- that whole "fat clothes are expensive, ugly, and built poorly" applies to our stuff also). I see old pictures and I just feel sorry for that guy, because it's obvious he was miserable. But regrets? Sure. Everything socially revolves around food, and not being able to participate fully does cause some awkwardness. One can only pull the "late lunch/upset stomach" card so many times. I've finally just told my friends so that there's no strangeness there, but it's still a huge problem with dates and such. Secondly, the constant gurgling in the chest is just flat out annoying. Nobody told me that this was going to be a permanent situation, and it's caused some socially awkward moments too. Heck, I've had people in the next office ask me what that sound was! The acid reflux at night is random and really only happens after fills, but I never had that issue before. I understand that for some who already have it, the band actually cures it. Strange. Lastly, the inability to sedate yourself with food may require that you deal with your demons. Not everyone overeats to avoid conflict resolution, but in my case I did. Be watching for that root cause, and if you need help contact a qualified shrink. I thought it was interesting that Mary Jo from Big Medicine stated that many bariatric patients end up divorcing in later years. Please don't take anything here as an excuse to avoid the surgery. Overall, this has been a life saver, and absolutely I would do it again.

Denise, how about something like: ==== Hi there, I was just wondering how you're doing these days? Did that situation with <whatever y'all talked about> work out? <short comment about something somewhat interesting but not deeply personal happening in your life> Oh, I know you get a lot of email and may be scratching your head right now, so here's my picture again to remind you. Take care, and I look forward to hearing from you. ===

Down 1 more. This is kind of slow, as I'm only ~20 lbs from my final goal anyway. name.............starting#......current#......goal#.....togo# Anitak33...........245............218..........199.......19 Anna2766____.......232............232..........220.......12 Cagstorm(txarcher).360............357..........345.......12 Candle.............218............213.5........207.......6.5 Cerrin.............350............350..........325.......25 chickatee..........188............186..........175.......11 Cookielover........202............202..........192.......10 cQQlgirl...........220............220..........210.......10 Faithmd............306............301.2........296.......5.2 georgiagirl........275............272..........260.......12 Hollyberries.......298............298..........285.......13 Hoppingto..........350............314..........294.......20 Irishmae11.........233.8..........234..........219.......15 Jennie1976.........290............251..........235.......16 jfran..............187............181..........177.......4 Jillrn.............176............176..........166.......10 Jsrico.............255............178..........165.......13 juliegeraci........220............220..........210.......8 KarenG.............207............197..........189.......8 keekahari..........220............217..........205.......12 kjl315.............237.5..........232..........220.......12 legster............223.5..........216..........199.......17 LessnLess..........172............172..........164.......8 liz_hager..........202............198..........190.......8 Manatee............188............181..........175.......6 Mandyjo............191............187..........180.......11 metawnny...........252............252..........240.......12 MJRouse84..........274............233..........218.......15 nip50..............250............246..........238.......8 Rainer.............264............255..........248.......7 Redtulips3.........248............234.5........226......8.5 RenewedHope........228............221..........210.......11 rharriet...........367............256..........248.......8 Sades..............229............199.7........189.......10.7 Skinny_Jill........195............195..........180.......15 Stacy73............230............225..........222.......3 SueMagoo...........230............224..........220.......4 Sunny112...........145............145..........140.......5 Susan4794..........240............240..........225.......15 Suzzzie............303............299.3........290.......9.3 SWEETY.............180............174..........170.......4 Trystelle..........219............219..........205.......14 Twilight...........206............197..........185.......21 uxbus5.............240............240..........230.......10 want2lose..........236............236..........225.......11 wombat712..........154.8..........152.2........140.......12.2

Jack, "inspirational" is far too powerless a word to explain the impact of your posts. Thank you for being here.

Just send him a current pic if you're that worried about it. To be honest, most 'normals' don't really notice the difference 10-20 lbs makes. It's only us that's so obsessed with it You should hear my friends react when I tell them I'm still 30 lbs heavy and a fatboy :rose:

Where's the ability to search for new posts and subscribed threads? It used to be one mouse click.

It's a tool. YOU have to provide the work and motivation. I'm 8 months post, and down almost 90lbs from the consult weight. I watch what I eat, and work out with a trainer 3 times a week. Your results may vary.

Just find something you like. Maybe you can pick up an old Xbox and a DDR pad/game? Should be relatively cheap, and nobody needs to know you're bouncing around to techno :pray2:

"Diet and exercise" Yep, I've lost hundreds of lbs that way over my lifetime-- and gained them all back when the willpower lagged. The whole point of the band, for me, is to backstop me when I fall off the wagon. Kinda hard to pig out on pizza when you're vomiting out the second slice.

I wonder how that first guy lost 204 lbs? I suppose we'll hear more about him in the later stages.

Oh, I HATE this attitude. Leeches, all of y'all. If you don't like a guy, have the dignity to say so and leave his wallet alone!

Weighing daily helps keep a close eye on progress, but can really screw with your head. The body naturally will bounce around a bit, and it may not have anything to do with what you're eating. I prefer a weighted average trending, it gives a clearer view of what's happening. This site gives a clear, readable explanation: Moving averages I use this tool: https://www.fourmilab.ch/cgi-bin/HackDiet/ Highly recommended. I get my daily weight fix, but focus on the trend line, and that keeps on sliding down even when I see slight daily pops.

You might want to look at this thread: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f15/thread-single-bandsters-25494/

Hey man, did you get your fill? That makes ALL the difference. Believe me, when you have a tight restriction, you won't be eating a hot dog bun.

I used Dr. Curtis Mosier in Denton, surgery at the Presby there in town. AWESOME guy, really concerned about the health of the patient and the staff is very responsive. His web site bites: Home Page Call them up and check the self-pay price. Last I heard it was around 14K all in with a year follow-up, but don't quote me.

Just keep on keepin' on. The short term pain is WELL worth the gain, trust me on this.