jeanettej505

Hi all! I haven't been on in a really long time. I'm super, super busy....I got a new job and I had to move for training for 4 months. I have been on warp speed for the last month. My training is so hard and I've been studying an average of 5 hours a night...and that's after class all day. I really need to make time to work out and I'm for sure going to start using my little stair climber this week....I have to start something. Not only for the weight loss, but also to help me relax. It's so good to catch up with you all and see the progress you all have made in a month. I haven't updated my ticker, but i'm at a total loss of 24lbs!! Take care and keep it up! xoxo

Finally got a fill! I got my fill of 2cc's today.

I didn't make goal either I did 4x last week, and not the 5x. I'm already off to a late start this week, but I'm shooting for 5x.

Hey all, Just wanted to let everyone know that I'm in the process of moving and training for a new job so my time here will be less and less. I had to reschedule my fill AGAIN for March 16th. I'll let you know how it goes. Keep up the good work!

Good job Tonya! Hey I just noticed that your in OK. I'm going to be in OKC for 4 months for training. If it's not too far maybe we can meet up. I was so tired last night that I was in bed by 8:30. I didn't get to exercise so....I'm going to do 60 min tonight.

My PMS was worse last month too. Not really painful, but more emotional.

I just wanted to let everyone know that I got the job!! Thanks for the support.

I had my surgery in TJ and I had a really good time. I went with my mom and aunt and the people there are very nice. There is alot of tourist so there isn't much to worry about....that's how I felt.

Shues & Bandida: Thanks for everything! I mean it! My doctor called to reschedule my fill date. I'm going to get a fill next Monday.

Thanks for the laugh! I chilled out around lunch time. I'll let you know when I do! It's a government agency I'm waiting on so....well I guess that's all I have to say...they are not really in a hurry for anything.

I'm stressing bad! I've been trying to get this job for almost 2 years...well they called me 2 weeks ago to do medical and drug test, and said I would hear something by last Friday. It's Tuesday and nothing! The lady that I'm supposed to talk to has been out sick this week, and I know there is nothing I can do about it, but I just want to know SOMETHING, ANYTHING at this point. Hopefully I will hear something tomorrow. Thanks for hearing me out.

What I miss: I miss the comfort that I used to get from stuffing my face. What I don't miss: The bellyache that I get from stuffing my face in search of comfort.

Blessing in disguise!! Hey...at least he loved you enough to know he didn't love you enough. Maybe he was intimidated by all the greatness your bringing about. We can go on and on about the maybe's , but ultimately it was HIS problem and had nothing to do with you....so don't beat yourself up.

giveyouthemoon- I enjoyed your post.

I live in New Mexico and these memorials are every where. I thought it was just part of the Hispanic culture, and I'm suprised to see it throughout the U.S. These shrines don't bother me, and I guess because I grew up seeing them all over the place...I kinda don't even notice them anymore. People around here are pretty good about keeping them up and not letting them turn into a pile of trash. Maybe people have a problem with them because they don't want to think of the bad things that happen in life, but when I look at a shrine...it makes me think that someone loved that person, someone STILL loves them, and if it makes them feel better to honor that person with a cross on the side of the road...then let them have it!!

juno- 27lbs is absolutely awesome! Your diet seems to be okay. What about exercise?

I'd vote for either Guilani or a Clinton/ Bill Richardson ticket. But only if Clinton had Richardson on the ticket.

I met my week goal working out 6 times this week!

Jacks that is great! You are doing so good. Keep it up! Today a coworker brought in some Breakfast burritos, and I didn't have one (NSV for me)!! Sunshine- I'm in for the challenge. Excited about starting! I'll be pushing myself to do my treadmill daily for the 45min walking and jogging. I want this to turn into a healthy habit. Last night I did 25 minutes...boo hiss...I'm a slacker.

Not really in my case. I'm past a month post op and haven't been on any meds for the last 5 weeks. The time line fits that the dreams started when I got home from my surgery. It's not really a problem, but I just never really had so many vivid dreams that I remember before....remembering details, like conversations, and what a person is wearing. Who knows? Anyway, there's not really too much I can do about it...it's kinda cool.

I regret that I only took a few days off of work to heal. I should have at least taken 10 days. There was a moment right when I got home from the hospital that I broke down crying because I felt like a moral failure....I thought why can't I just control myself, but I don't at all feel like that anymore. I feel empowered to make healthy choices. You know yourself best...you know what you need to do in order to be happy and healthy. Oh...another hard part is even though I've just begun my journey....learning how to really respect myself because you can still eat all the bad stuff if you'd like, and you can still over eat just nothing like before. Learning to listen to my body and stop eating when I'm full rather than having to lick my plate clean. It's still hard for me to toss food out, but it's something I have to learn. Best wishes.

I'm so glad you replied and I'm not alone. Cool. Thanks!

We are all in the same boat. And because you are a low BMI you will lose slower than others. I am so envious when I see that some people have lost double what I have. I gain/lose the same 3lbs for the last 3 weeks which is frustrating. I have my fill scheduled for the March 9th and just set a workout goal of 5x a week....just walking, but more than I did before. I was just thinking this morning how good it is going to feel when I hit my sweet spot! Keep faith.

This is the funniest thing I've read in a long, long time. You made me cry!

Has anyone been having really vivid dreams? It seems that since I've been banded I remember most of my dreams. I know it's weird but I'm not sure if it has anything to do with the band. I usually don't eat after 6pm. I'm not sure what is going on. I know I'm a freak!