Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

April 2006 Bandits' March Challenge



Recommended Posts

Bluehill: That is the best news I have heard all day. I was worrying about you! Your house sounds like a dream! It will probably feel like a dream come true.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Bluehill, I'm so glad you're on the mend!! That's just GREAT! Almost as great as taking a shower, then getting home. I know you'll be so relieved. Will you be able to post pics of your new woodwork?

Kat, Believe me, I understand the importance of Onederland, but I wouldn't worry about it (not that you seem worried) or get a fill -- I think you're on the perfect track and you'll get there the healthiest way of all. Remember not so long ago when you were stuck at about 209 for several weeks? Then, like 6-7 lbs came off pretty easily, it seemed. I think that's a common pattern and your body will catch up with all your fabulous weight training over time. I know you know this. I'm really convincing myself too, with all this talk!

I got in 40 min on the elliptical tonight after I walked home from work (2.5 miles -- I should walk to and from work more often). So far so good in March. I've got another 4 mile race on Sunday, so no more running until then....

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had a pretty good day today. I've gone down another pant size, which is always fun. My Mom had bought some pants at Old Navy on clearance and she didn't think -- I guess -- that a "low rise skinny cut" size 16 pant might be a long shot for me. Anyway, they fit today! Not that I should be wearing "low rise skinny cut" anything under non-lycra-under-garment circumstances, but they did fit.

Got in 45 min on the elliptical today. It's elliptical again tomorrow and Saturday as I don't want to run before Sunday's race.

Nite all,

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Good job Julie - yeah size 16!

Alan was ready to take a walk today - I didn't want him to, but he insisted - the angiogram was a snap for him and he feels great. So we went for our walk to and from Breakfast...............!

Have a nice week-end all!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am still here lurking in the background, I am fine with my travelling when I go away it is just coming back to no messages on the phone and the lack of intimacy I thought was going well, I decided to pick myself up today, go to the gym, my therapist and get the manicure/pedicure! Not coping too well, sorry for my lack of participation in this challenge this month, Bluehill I am glad you are better, thanx to all that wrote me support

XX Amourette:eek:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

170 Betty, WOW! Just a few little tenths of a pound and you'll be in the 160s. Can you believe it?? So cool. Alan can't stay in the 160s -- he's a 170s guy. You're going to be the skinny minny in the family in no time. I'm glad Alan felt like getting out for a walk. That the angio was such a snap for him is surely a good sign.

Amourette, you're going to get through this. You're coping just fine and don't put any pressure on yourself. It's just hard is all. Hang in there.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Julie,

Great job... we are both in a 16 pant!!!!

My scales has been stuck (here comes the plateau) at 197!!But... I knew this would happen some time. I had a major anxiety attack today because I didn't run. I woke up and the wind was 40 km per hour and - 30... so I choose to take the day off, got my coffee and relaxed.. and then of course the wind died down! I felt really guilty. I didn't realize how much I needed to run. I have to do 2.75 k tomorrow to make 15 k this week, so I hope I can make it. My race is in 2 weeks and I am getting scared.

Is it just me or do other people feel like they are always waiting for the shoe to drop... like this is it and I won't be able to keep doing this anymore!!

Sorry to be such a downer.

On the good side of things, I did walk into work 1.2 k and I did running sprints on the way...

Talk to you later,

Dawn

banded April 4th, 2006

Montreal

358/197 (still) 179

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Julie - I see that scale inching down - have a great run on Sunday!

Dawn - I got up this morning (it's Friday - scale day), scared and a bit confused and definitely thinking I'm not going into the gym (I'm tired and stressed) - weighed myself (not good - just like I knew it would be because last week was a cookie snitching/other stuff not in my usual day) - up 3 lbs..................and then read your post..................I'm out of here on my way to NIA...- already counted it -..................for me this was the week you talked about - waiting for the other shoe to drop...............the old head "crazy talk"................brought on by stress of what's going on with Alan, anxiety about this last plateau - whatever - I just now sat myself back and said - hey, you..................good thoughts.............good deeds...............back to the basics......................I think we've all had so much stress in our lives just with dealing with this huge difference in our bodies this past year..........throw in everyday life................and we're expecting ourselves to be superwomen! I'm going to try to calm down this week................go slow, Betty, go slow!

Well, I just came back in here to edit this! I lied! I did not go to NIA today! I went in to say bye to Alan - he was still in bed - and gave him a kiss and he said I need a hug............so, I got under the covers, it felt so good, the warm blankies and the hug - I stayed home! NOTHING EXCITING HAPPENED!!!!!, but we both needed big hugs!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Good Morning everyone--

Well yesterday was an eventful day. Started it out in the courtroom at 8:15, we were supposed to be there to finalize what we agreed upon in mediation (the guy who run through our field fence and I). Last I saw him he was screaming in mediation. Well he didn't show up. His attorney did with a cashiers check---that wasn't good enough for the judge. I did get the check, and actually another from the attorney, because the judge disagreed with them paying for the new fence, he wanted the $$$ to go to us, and we can pay the fencing company. He also ruled a contempt charge on both the idiot that drove through the fence, and the attorney. Because the attorney said he advised his client that he need not appear, he would handle it, and the judge got a little irritable. Anyway, I do not have to go to that hearing, and they are supposed to deal with the uninsured driving then, he did say he reserved the right to reward future monetary settlement, based on the next hearing, which isn't until JUNE!!! He told me I should have had representation. I wasn't out to get anything except my fence fixed....I don't want more than that. I am just glad my part is done, I want it ALL over, so that guy is out of my life, he gives me the heebie-jeebies. He also said the restraining order would remain in effect, until at least the June hearing. So that was good---it is over for the most part! And I have a check so I can call andhave the fence fixed, and get the cows back out in the field to graze it before it is time to grow it to harvest.

So, from court I headed to the surgical center---my Mom was having arthroscopic surgery on her knee. Surgery went well, they said likely in 5 years she will need a replacement. But then she began having problems with her SAT levels, she was not coming around from the anesthesia like they wanted, so they called an ambulance, and transported her to the hospital. She is in for observation, and is breathing some better, until she goes to sleep---then her numbers drop significantly again. Following surgery without 02, when she would go to sleep she would drop into the 60's!!! That is deprivation level he said so that is why he sent her over. I see a C-PAP machine in her VERY near future. She is up and walking this morning. My DD is over seeing her now, since she had the girl and couldn't be there yesterday, when she comes back, I'll head over. She seems to be doing much better today---thank goodness!

Betty---I am so glad Alan is doing well. Rick got the blood clot from his angiogram which led to a big bunch of the issues he had with long term blood thinners...so I am VERY glad he sailed through that with such ease!!!! YEA!!!!!

Julie---I am not going to stress over the scale. I once dreamed of again being a size 14---and I can wear that now. Yes I would like to lose more, and I will---I am just not going to worry about it. Try to keep myself as healthy as possible, and enjoy it. I don't want to spend today stressing and working towards nothing but a number for tomorrow. I intend to enjoy today as much as possible. I have given up too many "todays" wishing for something different for "tomorrow". Living like Dawn was talking about ---waiting for the other shoe to drop. So pretty much I decided to throw that dang shoe on the floor, and get on with it! When ALL signs point to needing a fill to maintain or something, then I will do it. Til then--I will try to eat healthy, and move each day---and enjoy the success I have had so far. Kinda sounds lazy to put it into words---but it is just a feeling of being glad to be where I am in life.

Rick went yesterday for a CAT scan. We were afraid he had a small stroke the day before. He had a massive headache, then lost all movement on his right side. He recovered from it very quickly, which they said was unusual for a TIA--but they wanted to check it out anyway. His CAT scan come back with no hematomas visible, or no abnormalities visible. They will go through it closer, but at this time, they are attributing it to a pinched nerve. Which a year ago---we would have too. But after the year we have had and his issues with the blood---it scared us pretty bad. But man---talk about flying high, and being happy with some results!!!

All of the stresses combined yesterday have my belly trashed. I want nothing to eat at all---I tried to eat yesterday, but it felt like it just sit there. Going to baby it today, and hope it feels better.

amourette--take the time you need to baby yourself---you deserve it. It wouldn't be right for you just to move on without issue. You put your heart out there, and it needs some time to heal. We are here to listen if you need us!

Blue---hope your trip home is safe, and the woodwork wonderful!!!

Well my DD is back, she left the girlie with me, while she went to the hospital, since she didn't get to go yesterday, but she is here to get her now, so I can head up there.

Everyone have a good day, and I'll check back later!

Kat

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Kat - hope all is still well with Rick...............these guys are getting to us!

Yes, I did remember that you had told me Rick had a problem with the angio................so glad that part is over for Alan. Now wating to talk to the surgeon on Tues!

I removed my in advance addition for today to this challenge............I'll make up for it this week-end!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I was hoping to feel more like working out tonight, but it isn't happening. I am having my DD bring me home some anti nausea meds---and hoping my stomach stays ok til then, but it makes me so sleepy, I can't watch the little one. I guess what I took for stress is some part of this migrating bug I seem to have....dangit anyway.

We got my Mom home, she is walking really well! She has to schedule a sleep study---but that is a good thing, I have been telling her that for a few months---but I am not a Dr.!!! She is very good about doing as they advise, so she will do it. I am just glad she is home and all is well!

Kinsey is napping, so I am going to go lie down as well. BBL

Kat

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Boo - Going to call my lawyer Julie and see if I can get you into court for defamation of character - wish "it" were "it"! So mean to bring up "it" to a couple of "old poops" who can hardly remember what "it" is! Now that you did bring "it" up - hmmmmmm!

On my way to NIA - no sliding back into bed today (hmmmmmmmm!).

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Well that's just it, it is final........if I have to give "it" up---I refuse to get any older. No fair, no way--uh uh, ain't happenin'!!

hmmmmmm, they bronze baby shoes.......

Kat

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Just got back from NIA - "it" felt good!

OK - got an idea for next month (or when Alan is recovered from surgery!!!).................we'll incorporate "it" into our routine - how many times and duration - not for the ears of those unmarrieds (yeah right - those unmarrieds know a lot more than I did in those "good old days" - wish I would have known then what I know now!!!!! - as my father-in-law used to say to my mother-in-law - "It's a new world Hannah"!).

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • vsg.with.sharon

      Hey everyone!
      I’m new here! Looking for some friends! 🥰
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • LeighaTR

      Four days post surgery. I am sipping as fast as I can and getting NO WHERE near the goal of 60 - 80 grams of protein or the 64 oz of liquids. I just feel FULL. I don't know if it can still be the gas build up (I would think by now that would be gone) but it is a struggle to drink. And so far I have not had the nausea or spasms and don't want to wander into that territory by pushing too hard with liquids. I about passed out today as it was my most "strenuous" day. Went from second story to basement for shower and I was sure I was going to pass out. Looking back on my last few days I have had a total of less than 1000 calories. Am I just not getting enough nourishment in me? Once again a friday where I can't get ahold of the doc until Monday rolls back around so I am hoping maybe someone here has some experience on how to keep energy going. I do have fibromyalgia too and that may be where some added fatigue comes into play. How did you all fair with the goals the week after surgery?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Doughgurl

      2 days until I fly out to San Diego to have my Bypass Surg. in Tiajuana Mexico. Not gonna lie, the nerves are starting to surface. I don't fear the surgery itself, or the fact that I'm traveling alone, but its the aftermath that I'm stressing about the most, after this 8 week wait. I'm excited to finally be here, but I am really dreading the post surgical chapter. I know its going to be tough, real tough and I think I'm just in my head to much now that the day i here. Wish me luck, Hopefully I'm one of the lucky ones, and everything goes smoothly. Cant wait to give an exciting update,. If there is anyone else have a June bypass or even a recent one, Id love to have someone to compare war stories with. Also, anyone near San Antonio Tx? See ya soon with the future me. 💜
      · 3 replies
      1. Phil Penn

        Good Luck this procedure is well worth it I am down to 249.6 lb please continue with the process..

      2. Selina333

        I'm in Houston so kind of near you and had the sleeve in Dec. Down 61 lbs. Feeling better. Was definitely worth it. I hope the everything is going well for you. Update us when you can!

      3. Doughgurl

        I am back home after my bypass surgery in Tiajuana. I'm post op day 4. Everything went great! I guess I'm one of the lucky ones who have not encountered much pain at all, no nausea thus far and I'm having no problem keeping down broths and water. Thank you for your well wishes. I cant wait to keep up this journey and have a chance at better health and simply better quality of life. I know there will be bumps in the road ahead, and everything won't be peaches and cream, but at least I have a great start so far. 😍

    • LeighaTR

      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Doughgurl

      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
      · 2 replies
      1. Selina333

        I'm so happy for you! You are about to change your life. I was so glad to get the sleeve done in Dec. I didn't have feelings of regret overall. And I'm down almost 60 lbs. I do feel a little sad at restaurants. I can barely eat half a kid's meal. I get adults meals often because kid ones don't have the same offerings at times. Then I feel obligated to eat on that until it's gone and that can be days. So the restaurant thing isn't great for me. All the rest is fine by me! I love feeling full with very little. I do wish I could drink when eating. And will sip at the end. Just a strong habit to stop. But I'm working on it! You will do fine! Just keep focused on your desire to be different. Not better or worse. But different. I am happy both ways but my low back doesn't like me that heavy. So I listened (also my feet!). LOL! Update us on your journey! I'm not far from you. I'm in Houston. Good luck and I hope it all goes smoothly! Would love to see pics of the town you go to for this. I've never been there. Neat you will be traveling for this! Enjoy the journey. Take it one day at a time. Sometimes a few hours at a time. Follow all recommendations as best you can. 💗

      2. Doughgurl

        Thank you so much for your well wishes. I am hoping that everything goes easy for me as well. We don't eat out much as it is, so it wont be too bad in that department. Thankfully. Also, I hear you regarding your back and feet!! I'd like to add knees to the list. Killing me as we speak! I'm only 5' so the weight has to go. Too short to carry all this weight. Menopause really did a doosey on me. (😶lol) My daughter also lives in Houston. with her Husband and my 5 grand-littles. I grew up in Beaumont, so I know Houston well, I will be sure to keep in touch and update you on my journey. I may need some advice in the future, or just motivation. Thank You so much for reaching out, I was hoping to connect with someone in the community. I really appreciate it. 💜

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×