Let's chat

[kcuster83 1,505]

I am bored, let's talk.

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How is everyone doing? In general, with pre-op goals, post op? Anything?

Anyone around Baltimore, MD?

[dasper 26]

Not to far from you, I'm in red lion up Shrewsbury way. All is good, started a new job that I really like other than the hours. Not losing weight as fast as I should but I'll get there. Made it to wonderland for a day. How's things on your end?

[acopas 104]

I'm in pre-op still. I don't officially start pre-op until 6/1, but have essentially been eating similar to the post-op meal plan for the last two weeks. I'm down about 17lbs. I'd love to lose another 20-30 before surgery, but it's hot as snot here and makes working out miserable. (Florida)

How are you doing?

[kcuster83 1,505]

1 minute ago, dasper said:

Not to far from you, I'm in red lion up Shrewsbury way. All is good, started a new job that I really like other than the hours. Not losing weight as fast as I should but I'll get there. Made it to wonderland for a day. How's things on your end?

Yea, PA is pretty close. Depending on the part. Glad you are digging your new job! That is always a plus.

Congrats on making it one onederland, even if just for a day!!! That still means you are super close.

I am doing well, happily surprised at my ease of this surgery and the process so far! I seem to be loosing weight quick (my surgeon and nutritionist agree) but I am not trying to get accustomed to it because it will eventually slow down. I just have a lot to loose so it is moving quicker for now. I am for now, just enjoying the ride!

[kcuster83 1,505]

3 minutes ago, acopas said:

I'm in pre-op still. I don't officially start pre-op until 6/1, but have essentially been eating similar to the post-op meal plan for the last two weeks. I'm down about 17lbs. I'd love to lose another 20-30 before surgery, but it's hot as snot here and makes working out miserable. (Florida)

How are you doing?

That's awesome!! Great job!

I did the same thing, at my very first nutritionist apt (which was in the very beginning of my process, 5 months before surgery) I was given an allowed calorie range to try to stick too. Nothing drastic. Mine was 2000-2200 a day (6ft tall) so I started that day tracking all my foods and just making slightly better decisions. I lost 24 lbs pre-op! I was pumped. Then lost another 12 lbs on my pre-op diet!

Been raining a lot here so haven't been able to ride my bike. I haven't really started "working out" yet. It is boring. I want to start boxersize again. It is fun and gives you a hella workout. I just need to DO IT!

[oldandtired 238]

I've never taken the temperature of snot...

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[kcuster83 1,505]

1 minute ago, oldandtired said:

I've never taken the temperature of snot...

😂

I have never taken my own temperature. Either my mother as a child, or at a doctor's appointment. I have never even owned a thermometer.

[acopas 104]

15 minutes ago, oldandtired said:

I've never taken the temperature of snot...

😂

LOL... For what it's worth, that made me wonder where the saying came from (other than my grandpa), and it is ill advised to look it up.

[oldandtired 238]

Just now, acopas said:

LOL... For what it's worth, that made me wonder where the saying came from (other than my grandpa), and it is ill advised to look it up.

Of course, NOW that makes me have to look it up--- 😂😂

[Flab-U-Less Forever 140]

yucky day here...I'm in Southern Maryland just below Annapolis so you have yucky weather as well. I will have to time my walk today between rain showers or go to the gym but I find I burn more calories when walking outside instead of on a treadmill.

[kcuster83 1,505]

4 minutes ago, Flab-U-Less Forever said:

yucky day here...I'm in Southern Maryland just below Annapolis so you have yucky weather as well. I will have to time my walk today between rain showers or go to the gym but I find I burn more calories when walking outside instead of on a treadmill.

Yea, rain rain rain!

Interesting about the difference in calories. Maybe because it is not perfectly smooth terrain? Even though it may be minimal, your feet and body are still making constant tiny adjustments that you may not even notice.

[ShoppGirl 5,073]

31 minutes ago, oldandtired said:

Of course, NOW that makes me have to look it up--- 😂😂

Did you really look it up? I’m curious where it came from. I’ve never heard it before.

[Flab-U-Less Forever 140]

Yes... I think also that you actually have to do all the work propelling your body where with a treadmill the "ground" moves under you. I just had my sons plant some plants for me on mother's day so the rain is good for that.

[kcuster83 1,505]

1 minute ago, Flab-U-Less Forever said:

Yes... I think also that you actually have to do all the work propelling your body where with a treadmill the "ground" moves under you. I just had my sons plant some plants for me on mother's day so the rain is good for that.

We are trying to grow sunflowers, we will see. Epic fail last year. haha

I should specify, in a big flower pot because... concrete city life.

Edited May 13, 2022 by kcuster83

[ShoppGirl 5,073]

Just now, kcuster83 said:

We are trying to grow sunflowers, we will see. Epic fail last year. haha

Ugh, I am trying to grow an orchid and I bet I have failed way more than you. Good news is if you save your receipt Walmart will exchange it. This policy may bankrupt them if they get too many people like me.