Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum - Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum

[lifesaver 0]

Thanks for posting the video, Purple Lady!! Is that you Natalie?? I love seeing everyone. The kids are adorable!!!!!!! Love it, love it, love it!!!! Thanks again!!:thumbup:

Where is this "video" you speak of?

[ShelbiCallie 0]

Where is this "video" you speak of?

Go back to page 448. Scroll down to about middle of the page. It's posted by PurpleLady.

[lifesaver 0]

Go back to page 448. Scroll down to about middle of the page. It's posted by PurpleLady.

Found it, thank you!

[adorkbl 156]

LABOR DAY 4 WEEK CHALLENGE

(monday weigh-ins)

adorKable | 314 | 15 lbs | 1 hr walk daily & strength 3x week

Amieru | 249 | 9 lbs | 3x week gym

bahotmomma | 5 lbs | 3x week c25k

BellaPerdente | 259 | 10 lbs| 30 min walk daily

brandymom1234 | 10 lbs | gym 3x week

deboregon | 8 lbs | 30 min daily

DenverGirl | 5 lbs | 30 min 3x week

lap_dancer | 23 lbs

lifesaver | 178 | 8 lbs

lotzasunshine |10 lbs | 30 min 5x week

Mal | 10 lbs | 30 min daily & strength 4x week

minidriver | 204.8 | 10 lbs | 30 min walk daily

munchkin392 | 189 | 8 lbs | bad foot free pass on exercise

PrtyAntOvrYt | 20 lbs

ShelbiCallie | 189 | 8 lbs | 1 hr daily

Woofay | 5 lbs

Rock it ladies!

[GreenChrysalis 1]

Denise, your photos are so cute! You need some jeans that fit, girl. I loved your jean-burning story. I'm a hypocrite though, I'm wearing jeans that are two sizes too big today, held up with hubby's belt. I know, it's sad. They were my favorite jeans...and MC Heather -- I mean Munchkin of course -- I have been right there with you. :tt2:

Dee, you are positively glowing. Not only do you look healthier, you look happier! Your man loves you for you. So just banish those negative thoughts!

Mal, I am thinking about your son's friend. Such a difficult time for everyone. I will say special prayers for them.

DenverGirl, you will be there before you know it. The countdown to the consult and then to the surgery seems like forever...but trust me, it'll suddenly be there. He and Paula will tell you all about the pre-op diet. The length depends on your BMI. Mine was 10 days.

Patty, welcome to Twoterville!

Mini, I am jealous of your trip. Sounds awesome. I love to travel; unfortunately I don't get to very often due to the $$$.

Deboregon, I am sorry about Tucker's infection and the big money bleed lately. That's how it usually seems to happen, all at once. Hope things are looking up again soon!

Brandysmom, I must admit I miss drinking beer in the summer. Since being banded I've had a couple of glasses of wine and a mojito.

Woofay, you are doing so well! I was at a 28...and wow, I would love to be in a 14 again. I was just thinking about you.

AdorKable, is it too late for the Labor Day Challenge? If not, I'm going to say 10 pounds down. That will put me weighing less than my Beau (which is a big goal of mine). Thanks for doing this! As for the exercise goals, I aim for one hour daily. I weighed in at 244 yesterday morning.

Lotza, I know it's tough but you have to think about how you are healing now...weight loss should not be #1 in your mind just yet. It's definitely frustrating, but just remember that your band really isn't going to "work" until it's filled.

Jillypoo, I had huge issues with texture also. Honestly my favorite Protein shakes ended up being EAS AdvantEdge Carb Control and Atkins. I tried various ones from GNC, got samples from Vitalady.com and most of them, I just couldn't stand the texture and/or flavor.

Bella, you are still healing, don't be so hard on yourself. But I would suggest weighing/measuring your portions and tracking your food somewhere like SparkPeople.com (my personal favorite). :thumbup:

Thanks Purple Lady aka Natalie for the video! So great to see everyone...wish I had been there. :frown:

Bookholder, I have found that counseling is very helpful in learning new ways to deal with emotions/stress, other than eating. I realized that I never really learned good ways to cope, from an early age I was shown/taught that food is comfort.

My goal weight is 175, which would put me at a BMI of 25.1. Since fill #4, I am 6 pounds closer. I am struggling with eating only when I am hungry and sticking to the smaller portions. Just because I can eat it (as in, I can fit it in without feeling bloated and not slime, PB, etc) doesn't mean I should eat it. Very difficult. I have slid back into some of my old ways but I have called myself on it. Yesterday I had a Protein shake for Breakfast as I was in a hurry, on my way to a work function. When I got there, they provided Water, juice, mini-muffins and fruit. I went up to the table intending to just grab a bottle of Water, and yet ended up with a lemon poppyseed mini-muffin and a couple of grapes. I was not hungry. Yet there I was. Not hugely damaging calorie-wise or anything, but I ate when I was not hungry.

Has anyone else tried Protein water? I hadn't until this week. The Special K pink lemonade mix is pretty tasty. On the one hand, protein water seems like a silly idea. But on the other, if drinking water with 30 calories, 5g of Fiber and 5g of protein keeps me from overindulging in unhealthy Snacks...it's worth a shot.

OK, I am caught up with reading and comments! Bring it on. :thumbup:

Edited August 5, 2008 by GreenChrysalis

[minidriver 0]

Hello lap band buddies. I am currently sitting in the hospital cafeteria after receiving my first fill. Wow, what an odd procedure. Just hangin' out, drinking Water with a needle sticking out of your tummy. So I ended up with 2.15 cc. We went for a little more, but I could feel the water backing up a bit and I really don't want to be too tight since I live so far away. Who knows. Maybe I should have gone tighter, but that's okay. Now I just have to kill a 1/2 hour until I head back to the airport, where I'll kill another few hours. Di da di. Kinda' boring day.

Marie - any word from the school district yet??

[lotzasunshine 2]

Hello lap band buddies. I am currently sitting in the hospital cafeteria after receiving my first fill. Wow, what an odd procedure. Just hangin' out, drinking Water with a needle sticking out of your tummy. So I ended up with 2.15 cc. We went for a little more, but I could feel the water backing up a bit and I really don't want to be too tight since I live so far away. Who knows. Maybe I should have gone tighter, but that's okay. Now I just have to kill a 1/2 hour until I head back to the airport, where I'll kill another few hours. Di da di. Kinda' boring day.

Marie - any word from the school district yet??

Congratz on getting your fill!!

No word yet from the district, but my DH said that the problem may be that they have to go through so many channels to get me hired.

[minidriver 0]

Congratz on getting your fill!!

No word yet from the district, but my DH said that the problem may be that they have to go through so many channels to get me hired.

True . . . I'm sure you'll hear soon. Can you call them? Or would that be inappropriate?

[munchkin392 1]

I'm starting at 189.

We're twinkies!

[minidriver 0]

We're twinkies!

You're twinkies? Or twinzies? Freudian slip there? Somebody craving junk food? ymmm, twinkies. That actually sounds really good.

[ShelbiCallie 0]

We're twinkies!

Yay, us! How tall are you? I'm 5'8".

[minidriver 0]

I gained weight between my surgery and first fill. I have lost pretty steadily since having fills. Everybody is different but the fills are what help you lose weight.

Thanks for telling me that. You've done so well. I feel better.

[ShelbiCallie 0]

You're twinkies? Or twinzies? Freudian slip there? Somebody craving junk food? ymmm, twinkies. That actually sounds really good.

Took me a minute there, too. Does sound good, doesn't it? But not as good as a Little Debbie Pecan Pie. Are those just a southern thing or are they available everywhere decadence is desired?

[minidriver 0]

Took me a minute there, too. Does sound good, doesn't it? But not as good as a Little Debbie Pecan Pie. Are those just a southern thing or are they available everywhere decadence is desired?

Mmmmm, maybe they're just a southern thing but man does that sound good!!!

[adoptionislove1 0]

After your initial consult, how long was the time before actually having the surgery? Where there any problems? Did you have to have overnight stay in the hospital? How much time would you recommend one should safely take off work? Any regrets?