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).

one day,

I am due Oct 22nd.. I am getting there.. a little nervous because I am going to do a trial of labor for a VBAC.. but other than that.. yes.. physically ready!!!

Well I am glad you are doing well. Is this your second child?

yes.. this is my second my first just turned 2 :biggrin:

yes.. this is my second my first just turned 2 :bored:

Oh what alot of fun. My cousin's twins are a 17months I love watching them especially since I can give them back LOL. They are so much fun and full of energy.

Charlene K,

Keep us posted on you calorie test tomorrow? I would like to know what they say.

I had the test. I breathed into a machine for about 10 minutes. The machine said that I burn 1300calories a day resting. With exercise(walking) I maintain my weight with about 1500calories a day. I need to eat 1200 calories a day to lose 1lb a week. At that rate I will reach my goal by January 2011. So, I am in for the long haul. This is a lifestyle change. Right? I did not get a fill because I have had IBS. My gut is hurting from adhesions. I think the arthritis in my back is causing this. I may get a tweak next month then I will be good till January.

I had the test. I breathed into a machine for about 10 minutes. The machine said that I burn 1300calories a day resting. With exercise(walking) I maintain my weight with about 1500calories a day. I need to eat 1200 calories a day to lose 1lb a week. At that rate I will reach my goal by January 2011. So, I am in for the long haul. This is a lifestyle change. Right? I did not get a fill because I have had IBS. My gut is hurting from adhesions. I think the arthritis in my back is causing this. I may get a tweak next month then I will be good till January.

That is good to know. On the plus side, 1200 calories a day is not bad for a bandster. But, Jeez, I wish it would have given you better news.

Well, Butterflies...yesterday I felt great. I was at school teaching my kids and doing my thing. At 2:30, all of a sudden, I started feeling like complete crap! I started whining, which made me apologize to my kids. I normally don't whine. This morning I got up and went to school, still feeling like crap, and told them I would go to the doctor this afternoon. They said, ummmm, No. You will leave and go NOW. I went and I have the H1N1 flu!!!! UGH!!! I am so upset. I had training I have been waiting a year for on tomorrow, and now I can't go!:mad:

That is good to know. On the plus side, 1200 calories a day is not bad for a bandster. But, Jeez, I wish it would have given you better news.

Well, Butterflies...yesterday I felt great. I was at school teaching my kids and doing my thing. At 2:30, all of a sudden, I started feeling like complete crap! I started whining, which made me apologize to my kids. I normally don't whine. This morning I got up and went to school, still feeling like crap, and told them I would go to the doctor this afternoon. They said, ummmm, No. You will leave and go NOW. I went and I have the H1N1 flu!!!! UGH!!! I am so upset. I had training I have been waiting a year for on tomorrow, and now I can't go!

I hope you feel better today!

Yeah, 1300calories is a bummer. I knew it was slow, but geez........no wonder I am a ton of fun. I think it is due to taking blood pressure med, hypothyroidism, and just a sendentary lifestyle. The things I due don't require a lot of physical work. So, this week I am going to double my exercise time, and stay faithful to the 1200 calories a day. I think I won't weigh till next friday. The nutritionist said weighing everyday is not good. Okay, July Butterflies, lets try checking in. If you have any good recipes please share.

I hope you feel better today!

Yeah, 1300calories is a bummer. I knew it was slow, but geez........no wonder I am a ton of fun. I think it is due to taking blood pressure med, hypothyroidism, and just a sendentary lifestyle. The things I due don't require a lot of physical work. So, this week I am going to double my exercise time, and stay faithful to the 1200 calories a day. I think I won't weigh till next friday. The nutritionist said weighing everyday is not good. Okay, July Butterflies, lets try checking in. If you have any good recipes please share.

If you could try to work in even a small amount of exercise, it may help. My plateau broke once I returned to school. My eating didn't change, but I NEVER sit at school. I am constantly circulating around the class. I started losing again. Not alot, but I am losing. Although, I must say, it seems my H1N1 has given me some more loss. I don't recommend it, but I think I am down another 2 lbs since Wednesday. I am not vomiting, but I just don't feel like eating. This sucks:crying:

Hey guys

I am back I had computer issues again. But all fixed. I go for my check with my lapband Dr tomorrow. I don't need a fill but I figured it is good to check in I have not seen him since my last fill.

crzytchr,

Sorry about the flu I hope you get over it soon. Keep your head up.

I hope everyone else is doing well. Hang in their gang we can do it. I know we are all struggling with our personal issues but we can all make our goal.

Charlene K,

I saw my surgeon today and he said I should be eating between 800-900 calories since I am in the weight loss phase still. So I can lose more. I was like oh that seems so little but I want to get below 200 lbs I have 16 more to go.

Charlene K,

I saw my surgeon today and he said I should be eating between 800-900 calories since I am in the weight loss phase still. So I can lose more. I was like oh that seems so little but I want to get below 200 lbs I have 16 more to go.

My doctor's goal for me was 800 in the weight loss phase. I just haven't reached that kind of restriction yet. Well, I reached it, but kept pbing so they took it out. I am just journaling and hoping to lose it that way. The band helps with the hunger, but it hasn't done the magic I was hoping for. He warned me that is was just a tool, and I had to work really hard.

Hello everyone. I am 53 years old and live in Maryland and work in the banking industry. I am a divorced mother of 2 wonderful adult daughters who are my support group and also have given me two beautiful grandbabies. I was banded in July 08 and am in a constant struggle to maintain what I have lost. Not losing at all right now. Doc just ordered an upper GI to check band placement and I see him next week. I hope he tightens me again as I can constantly eat, especially the stuff I shouldn't have.....

Hello everyone. I am 53 years old and live in Maryland and work in the banking industry. I am a divorced mother of 2 wonderful adult daughters who are my support group and also have given me two beautiful grandbabies. I was banded in July 08 and am in a constant struggle to maintain what I have lost. Not losing at all right now. Doc just ordered an upper GI to check band placement and I see him next week. I hope he tightens me again as I can constantly eat, especially the stuff I shouldn't have.....

Join the club. I journal my food. If I don't........I eat everything in sight. Even those with bypass have the same problem a year after the surgery. They just don't absorb all their calories. Hopefully, you can get a fill and get back on the bandwagon.

The band helps with the hunger, but it hasn't done the magic I was hoping for. He warned me that is was just a tool, and I had to work really hard.

I know we were all told this and you agree with me when I say this is so hard. Sometimes I wish it was magic bullet as well

I haven't checked in in awhile. scale broke, maybe a good thing, I am one of those daily weighers. I'm not going to get one for a couple of weeks so I have to stay off of it. But I'm almost sure I'm still on the never ending plateu. I wish I knew how many calories I burn in a day, I can only assume it's not many.