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New development.

New development.   Posted by AngieB, Jun 17 2009, 08:48 AM Admin/Owner Options  Make This Entry A Draft
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Moving right along

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What a grand day to begin a blog! I am hoping this will help me organize my thoughts and set an account of the journey.   I have made a decision to be banded. My husband supports me, and is on board for the ride! (I love you Jim.) So now the lesson begins, research, humility, patience, saving, and relationship building. I have been surfing the forum now for a few days. Reading posts, introducing myself, and getting to know others who share this common ground. I've ordered the book, "Banded for Life." Waiting for it to arrive! I’ve been reading up on information in different websites, reading learning as I go. So far so good!   With all good things that have to be in a holding pattern, the anticipation is at an all time high. That being said, I am reminding myself to enjoy the process, not rush it. I will have the procedure soon enough. Now is the time to focus on mini goals. (A little self talk )   Jim and I have discussed a time frame. We have some bills to pay off first. I am hoping by June, we will be on a course that will allow us to comfortably and responsibly take on the debt of the surgery. Although, I wish it could be here much sooner, I am staying by if it's not practical it's not spiritual foundation. With all major life changes, "things" take time and I have to surrender to the process. (No pushing Angie! No pushing! Soon enough you will be at the front of the line!)   *Note to self, when I want to rush and push, remember to think about what and why you are doing this. How long it has taken you to get to where you are. Glaciers are not formed over night, nor do they melt in one day. Easy does it!   Action and short term goals.   Goals 1. Read and learn about the procedure, side affects, requirements. 2. Become a active member of the forum. 3. Build friendships. 4. Ask questions and offer support, and help when I can. 5. Practice patients. 6. Work toward budget Jim and I have set!   Action 1. Spending time on literature, and reading others accounts/experiences 2. I have introduced myself on the forum! 3. In progress, this will take time. I have added Robbyn as a friend on facebook! 4. I'm asking questions as they come up. 5. This one will take work! No pushing or rushing! * Read note to self! 6. a.We have been making good decisions on spending and putting money into savings. b. Set up a comfortable payment schedule to pay down debt by June.
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Let's talk about food with a crunch.

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Posted by AngieB , Yesterday, 07:44 AM I brough several bags of Kay's Naturals foods They had a sale and a good sample package so I bought some goodies. When I focus on protein, I am finding more and more that I want something with a crunch. Now, I didn't realize I was a "cruchy" type of food eater. Before now, I have not been big into chips or foods that offered that crunch. Most of the proteins' I eat now are soft, chewy or meaty. That completely leaves out the crunch. So on the search I went.   This morning I had a bag of Honey Almond Protein cereal. When I opened the bag and poured some out, my first reaction was that the pieces looked airy. Taste was good for a protein cereal. Over all good taste for the nutrition facts. Resized to 79% (was 640 x 480) - Click image to enlarge   Resized to 79% (was 640 x 480) - Click image to enlarge     Provides me with crunch, protein, low calories, so it's a winner in my book. Here is the link to Kay's website. http://www.kaysnaturals.com/   Have a crunchy good day! Filed in protein with crunch, Kay's naturals
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It's official.

It's official.   Posted by AngieB, Jun 12 2009, 11:02 AM Admin/Owner Options  Make This Entry A Draft
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It's fill time baby!

It's fill time baby!   Posted by AngieB, May 29 2009, 09:02 AM Admin/Owner Options  Make This Entry A Draft
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I leave tomorrow!

I leave tomorrow!   Posted by AngieB, Apr 22 2009, 08:57 AM Admin/Owner Options  Make This Entry A Draft
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I bought a new scale. It is a Weight Watchers scale.

I bought a new scale. It is a Weight Watchers scale. I have to say, it is nicer than my older one. When I stepped on it, I was nervous it would tell me I was heavier than the old scale. NOPE - LIGHTER! It read 246.6! Whoop! That number made me happy, considering last week I ate sweets EVERYDAY at work. Talk about a bad week for weight loss. Yikes! I am officially down 32.3 lbs! Yay me! I am relieved, and excited about the numbers going down. For a while, I was getting down hearted. It can be difficult not to compare myself to others. I knew as soon as I got a decent level of fill built up in my band, the numbers would start to change. Waiting is the hardest part. The relief on my husbands face is nice to see. I think he was worried when the weight didn’t start to shed right away. I am happy, he is happy, we are happy! I mentioned to him this morning, I am nearing the weight I was at when I began my pregnancy in April 2007. I was 240 when I stepped on the scale at the Dr.’s office. We had just returned from out honeymoon. I think I gained 5 lbs on the cruise. Ugh! Each new mark is great to see. Before long, I will need to clean out my closet. That will be exciting! What is great is I have plenty of cloths to fit into! I saved my cloths, so I won’t be shopping for a while. I have cloths all the way down to size 14. Currently I am a size 20/22 depending on the pant. I can’t wait to wear some of my tops again. They are nice and waiting for me. My boobs are getting smaller! I realize I am going to have to buy a few bras in the next month or so. Let’s talk fills….shall we. I have an apt for a fill this week. Still trying to decide if I need it, am I restricted enough?? During my TOM I noticed I tighten up. It was great! The amount of food I was comfortable eating decreased. The weight is coming off…..maybe I should wait on the fill. This week I am going to evaluate my eating, and weight loss. Right now, as it stands, I think I should cancel the apt for Friday. My hubby and I talked about it, and we decided to wait and see how this week goes. Will I loosen back up? That is the big question? Realistically, as long as I am loosing 1 lb a week, we are good to go. Goals: along with my 10 lb goals, I am hoping to loose another 15 lbs by December. I believe that is do-able. I am hesitant to set the goal higher, due to my slow beginnings. Can I take a moment to say, I love this band. Goal + Current weight loss = over 45 lbs! I love it. I am not unhappy with the weight loss, and feel happy to be loosing it slowly. My hope is to not have extra skin. It wouldn’t hurt my feeling one bit to avoid a tummy tuck. I am noticing a difference in my skin and hair. I have been taking a vitamin E gel capsule, calcium, and NeoCell, along with take a multi vitamin, liquid. Today, I ordered some children’s’ liquid iron. I’ve noticed I am bruising more & I figure adding some iron in every now and again would be wise. Seems like a lot of supplements’. I joke they are my breakfast or snacks.
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I am in bandland!

I am in bandland!   Posted by AngieB, Apr 24 2009, 07:04 PM Admin/Owner Options  Make This Entry A Draft
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Hair Molting

Hair Molting   Posted by AngieB, Today, 09:18 AM Admin/Owner Options  Make This Entry A Draft
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Getting a Grip!

Getting a Grip!   Posted by AngieB, Sep 18 2009, 11:39 AM Admin/Owner Options  Make This Entry A Draft
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