Hi everyone--I thought I'd listen to some advice from one of the other monthly groups and start one master thread in which we have an ongoing discussion/updates. I don't know about you all but I certainly spend most of my time on these boards on the pre-op forum and the general forum, not here. It would be nice to have just one thread to go to once in this forum.

We can maybe start out with introductions?

As for me, I'm going the "online privacy" route for now (paranoid that people I haven't told about this will somehow stumble across me on this site I guess, which is crazy, I know) but I can give you the big picture:

You can call me Penny, I'm 27, single and live in the Washington, DC area. I have a background in politics (which is why I live in DC) but now I'm a librarian which is much cooler and way more fun (trust me on that). Oh, and there's no "Marion the Librarian" thing with me either. One of the things I hear most frequently (besides the cliche "you have such a pretty face") is "but you don't LOOK like a librarian", which is another one of those bizarre backhanded compliments that you never really know how to take.

Personality wise, I'm kind of dorky, big into public radio and books and popular science. Oh, I'm also a little on the paranoid side (as you may be able to tell from earlier in this post). Beyond that I'm just kind of silly and friendly, VERY much so into traveling and I'm an aspiring "green" domestic diva (but that's not going so well).

Yeah, I like Kimaly's so I made my Brussels Griffon my avatar. I am gonna change it.....don't know what....maybe go back to the first one.

Yeah, Boos come back. Support is key to success.

I hope every one had a Blessed Easter. As for me..........I ate too too much. I need a fill! How did everyone handle food issues this holiday?

I had 2cc removed after my surgery and I have been eating like a maniac. Back to sanity soon. I don't like how I feel and I don't like me when I lose control over my eating.

The thing is, I have had to gradually reintroduce my veggies and high fiber foods after several weeks of bland eating. I get a refill on the 23rd. I am afraid to get on the scale!

I had 2cc removed after my surgery and I have been eating like a maniac. Back to sanity soon. I don't like how I feel and I don't like me when I lose control over my eating.

The thing is, I have had to gradually reintroduce my veggies and high fiber foods after several weeks of bland eating. I get a refill on the 23rd. I am afraid to get on the scale!

Talk about insane eating.....today I ate...ham, broccoli-cheese casserole, corn casserole, and carrot cake. I only had a couple of tablespoons of each, but they were loaded with calories. The only victory I had was I did not any Easter candy. Okay, tomorrow.............back to sanity and journaling!

Talk about insane eating.....today I ate...ham, broccoli-cheese casserole, corn casserole, and carrot cake. I only had a couple of tablespoons of each, but they were loaded with calories. The only victory I had was I did not any Easter candy. Okay, tomorrow.............back to sanity and journaling!

How do you journal? I never have journal my food intake. ANd I think I need to any suggestions?

I signed up on thedailyplate.com..........you just record everything that goes into your mouth. I try to stay under 1200calories. I eat 60 proteins,and

drink 60oz of liquid a day. I also record exercise. Check out the website.........everything you need is there.

I signed up on thedailyplate.com..........you just record everything that goes into your mouth. I try to stay under 1200calories. I eat 60 proteins,and

drink 60oz of liquid a day. I also record exercise. Check out the website.........everything you need is there.

Okay thank you so much I will check it out.

I tried journaling but I suck at it 'cause I always forget and then I'm guessing and that takes me right back to guessing while not journaling. For me, it's just not realistic to expect myself to journal. That was one of the reasons I sucked at Weight Watchers.

My eating is getting a bit out of hand (mostly eating too much choc and candy). I think my food portions are a bit large but still within reasonable bounds. I need to just say no to choc and candy. My weight loss is stalled. All told, I've only lost 10 lbs since Christmas. That's about 3 lbs a month average and I feel at a minimum I should be doing 6 lbs a month. Sigh...

I tried journaling but I suck at it 'cause I always forget and then I'm guessing and that takes me right back to guessing while not journaling. For me, it's just not realistic to expect myself to journal. That was one of the reasons I sucked at Weight Watchers.

My eating is getting a bit out of hand (mostly eating too much choc and candy). I think my food portions are a bit large but still within reasonable bounds. I need to just say no to choc and candy. My weight loss is stalled. All told, I've only lost 10 lbs since Christmas. That's about 3 lbs a month average and I feel at a minimum I should be doing 6 lbs a month. Sigh...

Well, join the club....I lost 5lbs last week after going back and forth with 3lbs for a month. If you don't like journaling then try to stay away from bad carbs. I was told that if you increase you fluid to 80ozs for a few days and eat for lunch and dinner the same protein with a salad and eggs for breakfast that you can lose some lbs quick. My sister did it and lost 7lbs. ..........and then there is the pouch test.

Remember the band is only a tool and takes care of 20-25% of losing .......they rest is up to you. We know all that, but we still wish we had that majic bullet. Hang in there.........you are doing great!

Hi everyone - Good to get caught up. I had 1 cc removed yesterday. Pretty bummed about it, but I'm hoping it will keep things from getting stuck. I also just got the book "Mindful Eating". It looks pretty good. I'll let you know how it is.

Just stopping by say hello ladies! :wub:

The link below is a must see!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY

Edited April 15, 200917 yr by Donna113

I tried journaling but I suck at it 'cause I always forget and then I'm guessing and that takes me right back to guessing while not journaling. For me, it's just not realistic to expect myself to journal. That was one of the reasons I sucked at Weight Watchers.

My eating is getting a bit out of hand (mostly eating too much choc and candy). I think my food portions are a bit large but still within reasonable bounds. I need to just say no to choc and candy. My weight loss is stalled. All told, I've only lost 10 lbs since Christmas. That's about 3 lbs a month average and I feel at a minimum I should be doing 6 lbs a month. Sigh...

I can relate, I've lost about 13lbs since Dec. But gained 3 back so now it's 10. And I have never been a sweet eater but I polished off a whole bag of robin eggs(malted milk balls) between sunday and monday. I guess I have that wanting to munch thing going on with the quitting smoking. I took ya'lls advice with the Chantix and it does make it much more bearable. It's more of a want then a need now. And I've never been good at not getting what I want, Spoiled yes but true never the less. I think I need a swift kick in the a** to get back on track, you'ld think that 3lb weight gain would have done it.

I can relate, I've lost about 13lbs since Dec. But gained 3 back so now it's 10. And I have never been a sweet eater but I polished off a whole bag of robin eggs(malted milk balls) between sunday and monday. I guess I have that wanting to munch thing going on with the quitting smoking. I took ya'lls advice with the Chantix and it does make it much more bearable. It's more of a want then a need now. And I've never been good at not getting what I want, Spoiled yes but true never the less. I think I need a swift kick in the a** to get back on track, you'ld think that 3lb weight gain would have done it.

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Yum.........robin eggs.....I could polish off a bag every Easter, but I didn't eat any this year...........not eating them or PEEPS was a victory for me. Hang in there! You will get through this time.

I go for a fill tomorrow. I have restriction, but it seems like when I am three weeks out from having a fill ....I need another one. I hope I reach a sweet spot this time.

Hi all thanks for your opinions on journaling. I am trying but I agree i forget what it is I ate when I do it. I have tried to keep up my water intake to at the very least the 64oz. I was doing great except for the last two days I did not make it. I have been so busy at work I forget to drink. Anyways I hope you are all doing well.

Thx Charlene, I'm trying to hang in but it gets so fustrating. Got on the scale this morning and yep, one more lb gained so now we can make it a 4lbs instead of 3. This week so far I've really tried to watch what I've eaten. Good luck on the fill, I'm not gonna get a fill for awhile. Just now not getting stuck or PB-ing from the last one. I'm not gonna get on the scale for one month and do what I should be and maybe on 5-16-09 when I weigh again I'll have a pleasent result.