1day at a time

All, I am better today but it did not feel like the pain went away until after 4pm EST I am finally going to eat something in just a few. i was drinking Protein shakes and hot tea just to get through. I did take the pills on an empty stomach because I have not eaten anything since lunch yesterday so when I took the pills last night. I had nothing in my pouch. Oh well lesson learn. I do not want to go through that again. Janet, Back to the calorie question you said you ate 800-1200 during your weight loss phase isn't 800 calorie too small. I go see my doctor on the 28th so I will ask him. Maybe I will take that calorie test where you breathe in a tube. That helped be to know what my body burns before I had my surgery.

ok so tonight i had the worst time ever with a stuck pill. I took 2 tiny laxative pills (My fault not enough veggies or water). They got stuck together I guess and I kept PBing but they would not go down or come back up I called the Dr because I was not thinking and he said to drink hot tea It has been an hour and a half since the whole thing started and it feels better but it also feels like they are still stuck in my throat. The doctor on call said to come to the hospital and get scoped if it does not get better which does not sound like fun so I am praying it goes down. Also the the liquid came out of the pills and tasted nasty. OMG I feel so horrible. The last fill I had was in July so I guess i took the pills to close together. I thought it was no big deal since they were so small. WRONG !!

1000cal seems to little I hope the blow test will reveal you can eat more

pr8453 aka Pam, Are you back Yet? How did it go?

phyllser, That is awesome on the Knee recovery. peas, Nelson is so cute love the cups with the faces on them. Awesome on the weight loss. Trainers can really kick buts :tongue2:

Janet, What did you say so take in on calories. I can't remeber what you said. I am writing now so I am trying to stay inbetween 1200-1500 is that good? I am usually about 1200-1300 so far. Remember I am over a year out.

Ok I will check it out thanks for the help

Peas - I remember when Alex was in Kindergarten his teacher sent his table to the bathroom and Alex came right back in the room and moved his behavior clip from smiley face all the way down to the sad face. When the teacher asked what happen he just put his head down and would not look at her. Then another kid came back in crying and it turns out my son was in the stall and the other child knocked on the door and Alex kicked the door open and hit the kid in the head with the door. The teacher brought us in and had Alex tell us what happen he told us but he was so sad looking. The teacher asked him to wait outside why she talked to us and when he left we all cracked up. It was funny but we still had to let him know he did wrong which was hard because he was so cute. We still talk about it today. Remember he is in High School now. Janet, I know I know but I am a coffee addict LOL. At least I admit it. Please forgive me. Actually i love food but sometimes I feel tight and I love to have a hot coffee in the morning. Also thanks for the tips you gave us. Ms Bubba, You are right sometimes you want to feel like you can do as you please like I was thinking coffee not that bad. WRONG oh well I will keep trucking and change stuff around. phyllser, I have a small coffee place by me maybe they will get me SF peppermint or I can get a Cappuccino and then just add it myself but that means i have to carry it with me that would be funny. Apples, I used to make my stuff at home but then I got lazy. :blushing:

I never tried the Torani brand I have bought the Davinci brand though and it is not bad. Maybe I should get a machine. Not know maybe for christmas.

Hey All, You will be glad to know I am doing much better now my cold has let up. I started writing down my food and let's say I am way over doing it on my calories. I get a peppermint latte a couple of times this week and it was like over 350:ohmy:. And before anyone asks it is not SF and it is not non fat it was my little coffee heaven.:thumbup: I guess I need to re think it. since I always get the big one. Also so many places do not carry the peppermint in SF just vanilla. Oh well back to cooking I know it is late but I worked late today. Keep smiling everyone:biggrin:

So I started logging my food today and let's say whoa. I usually get a peppermint latte a couple times a week and a big one and I found out that was like 350 calories due to it is not non fat and it is not sugar free. I guess i have to do some rearranging because alot of places do not carry sf peppermint just vanilla. oh well what an eye opener. Oh by the way I am doing alot better than i was with my cold so that is good.

I bet you are excited Pam. Be safe and let me know when you get back so we can chat. You are on your way to a healthy you.:mad:

When R you leaving to go to Mexico? Just know that my thoughts and prayers are with you let me know when you get back!!

Hey All, I am still sick but hanging in their it has been 7 days so far. I am taking it easy today since I have to go back to work tomorrow. Hope you all had a good labor day

All, I am still on for the Fl trip A house I think would be good it would be cheaper I think. Anyways I am still really sick the Dr put me on a Z pack since it was 5 days sick on Friday today is Monday I feel a little better still coughing and stuff but I must go to work tomorrow so I am trying to take it easy.

Thanks all for your suggestions everyone. I actually shop at Kroger but never looked for a lower carb yogurt. I will look for it this weekend when I go shopping. When I think about what I lost I am proud of myself but I guess since I have a cold right now and feel crappy all my old way of thinking is coming back to me. The stinking thinking has kicked in big time

Hey guys, I was just wondering now that we are a year or more out how many calories do you guys stick with? As some of you know from other boards I am struggling and I am starting to write down my foods. But I don'r know what my calorie limit should be?

Meredith and Rose you guys look great keep up the great work.! Rose~ So sorry your DM and Mom in law are dealing with health issues. Stay strong

Hi everyone, I am totally sick right now with sinus stuff and a very sore throat. So my eating has sucked my excuse to eat bad. (AKA emotional eating) How do you know besides the test how many calories to eat. I don't ever remember my Dr saying even though he probably did. I guess I never paid attention and since I am over a year out I think I need to really pay attention. Also any tips on the best way to journal food written. I really do not have time to do it on a computer since I can't use mine at work for non work stuff. I like a structure and was just wondering what you guys do or have a place i can get a cheat sheet of one. I like the one Charlene mention place to write foods and feelings. Does that one have a name or can you scan a blank page and post it or rmail it to me?

Meredith, Happy Early Birthday :w00t:

I have been banded since 07/02/2008. I have no problems and to be honest I think I have the realize band but I forgot to tell you the truth. I will see if I can find out and get back with you later. Sorry I work all day on a computer and have not felt like even checking my email at home until today. I am usually much better than this :w00t:

Hang in there it will be fine we all have our doubts but this something you really want don't let anyone else's experiences sway you. I like in Oakwood Ga, south of you so when you get back let me know I would love to help you. I have had ups an downs like many on the board but I would not trade it for anything else. This has worked for me. My Dr is Dr Daly at Northside he is awesome. There has been many people on this board that have been to Mexico and has have great success you will be fine. :blushing:

Peas, Your son is so cute. Love his curly hair when he was yonger and he is such a handsome young man now. They grow up so fast. Janet, When I was talking about my car issues last year and that I lost my job that all happened at the same time. But I have been at my current job for almost a year so things were hard but they get better. Meredith, You are only 26 really and have no cable and don't like your cell and hardly any credit cards that is awesome. I fell for the credit cards when I was was in my twentys so I am still trying to recover all that debt I made over the years. I just wanted to say you are way ahead of everyone girl. Smile at yourself :blushing:

Hang in there Orea it will start moving it again :thumbdown:

OMG YEAH OREA I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU AND YOUR HUSBAND!!! :tongue2::)