angellic16

I have had Zumba for months and couldn't figure out how to get points. I tried it again a few days ago and I am so addicted. I have the Zumba 2 and also Just dance 3. Both really work you out.

Well, I'm back to losing weight even though I was stalled my clothes fit totally different. I have dropped a few sizes down and I am so excited.

I take the bariatric Fusion vitamins. I bought them pre-op and post op. They are a little pricey but it gives you what you need post op. I am interested in trying the gummies. Did you nut suggest those?

Thanks everyone, I have tried a few myself since. I tried something called the salsa sass which was really crunchy, the other ones were just ok. It did curb the craving though.

I was thinking about trying some of the protein chips or snacks and was wondering if anyone has tried any yet? Which ones taste good and which ones should I stay away from?

So I'm excited about the fact that I am losing weight. Less than 10 more lbs to go before I am below 200. (i'm excited about that turning point) Now let's talk about my shoes. I knew that there was potential for my feet to shrink a bit but I didn't think it would happen so soon. I am only 7 weeks out. I was trying to get the wear out of a few of the cutest sandals I bought pre-season but they flopped around on my feet today almost like clown shoes. Of course I got rid of so many shoes last fall because I had no idea I would really do this and the smaller, tighter shoes were clogging up my closet. Where are those shoes now? I am really going to have to get creative with this. All of my shoes are wide or stretched until they are wide. I am so picky about finding cute shoes I feel torn on having to shop for my collection all over again.

I know, it's hard enough to find clothes when you are in the in between stage without buying something in every size.

I know that this stall business is a way of life for us but that does not mean I have to like it. I haven't lost a pound in a while and I have been exercising like crazy. I know that we will lose inches in this process but I guess I am chained to the scale for goodness sakes.

Thanks for the words of encouragement.

Things are going pretty good. I am working out (still waiting for that 6 week cutoff so that I can weight lift) but I am doing everything else. It is amazing to learn how much I ate just because. It is easy to see especially when you are dining out. I see my friends eating and cleaning their plates and I am satisfied after a few bites. It feels really great. My friends are not as weirded out by the whole thing as I thought they would be which is good. Today has been kind of different for me. I was craving something crunchy/salty and went to the dreaded vending machine. I knew that I shouldn't have but I was dying. I ate some baked Lays and I can't believe that I ate the entire bag. Who knew my pouch would allow me to. I do not feel bad physically, of course mentally I feel terrible but I know that it will pass.

I am slowly but surely telling people about my surgery and I cannot expess enough the same answer to the same question. How long do you have to eat like this? Answer- Forvever, I didn't go through all this pain and pay all this $$$$ to gain weight all over again. And stop inviting out to dinner, let's go walking or bowling or watch a movie instead. I know that friends will come and go during this journey and I am ok with that. I believe that the true friends stick with you no matter what. NSV - Working out of on the eliptical for 30 minutes straight. That is a big one for me. Those last 10 minutes were killer. These two months have not been as bad as I imagined. I feel really great, positive attitude with life in general and energetic. I definitely know that the guys are paying a little more attention now that I have slimmed down a bit. My friends always said they were looking before but I never noticed. Now I see a smile here or there. A pause with direct eye contact by a stranger. But I still believe in the ones that were around BS (before surgery) those are the true ones. Even though it doesn't hurt to find new friends . I am looking forward to August, I just found a new house and I am starting the process for purchase. This is really exciting. If all goes well I will be sipping lemonade in the shade on my new screened in porch.

I love your list. I know that you will exceed all of your goals.

Thank you

I was also told no caffeine but I'm not a big soda or coffee drinker. I drink decaf.

This is probably not the best advice but I started off using the domino light which is a sugar/stevia blend. It does taste better but I use very small amounts and not every day. Working my way to splenda or something similar but for a while it would give me the worst headaches.

True, now I just have to find some healthier salty snacks.

My doctor and NUT told me the same thing. No straw ever. I wish I could use a straw. It would be so much easier to suck down some of these protein drinks.

So my blood pressure is back to normal. Thank goodness!!! I am feeling pretty good. This is my 4th week post op. The weight is coming down slowly. I still find it hard to get all the protein and liquids in but I am trying really hard. On to the next week...

Congrats I am right there with you. This is my 4th week as well. Isn't amazing to try on clothes that you couldn't fit last month. It has become a rediscovery in my closet affair me me. The ups and downs are normal. My pre-op counselor is having a free thing next week that I am going to attend. I need all the help I can. Good luck

So my blood pressure was great while I was in the hospital, then the dr. told me to stop taking my medication. The next week it yo-yo'd up and down from normal to high. Did the same the next week and at my post op visit. One day it was extremely high but I figured it was the end of the day and maybe I was just stressed. So I was put back on my meds a week ago. Normally my pressure is fine with the medication. This week it has been kind of borderline. This morning I checked it and it was scary high. I knew something was wrong because I woke up with this terrible headache. I don't know what am I doing wrong or why it is like this. This is pretty discouraging for me because I was looking forward to not taking medications again. I am not losing weight like I want and that is bothering me as well. People say I am looking smaller but ...well you know I guess it is about how you feel. Today I feel like crawling in the bed and staying there.

Thanks it's reading better for the past few days. I have taken the advice and drank more water. Walking more and stressing less. Headed out to walk now while it's cool out.

I thought that today was going to be a tough one. I have been dreading going back to work but had no choice since I am a single parent. So last night after spending hours doing homework and taking tests, I packed up my first lunch since 2006 (I never took lunch to work) and picked out an outfit that wasn't too big but not too small prepared for my first day back. So far today has not been so bad. People ask questions about me losing weight but not really prying...yet. I kind of just ate at my desk since, I never liked eating in the building and it's too hot to sit in my car. I will have to figure out a better to do this. Oh yeah and my fingers are apparently slimming down. I have a new ring on and I had to move it to my index finger which was totally unexpected. My fingers have always been chubby even when I wasn't.

Thanks

I am slipping and I not feeling that great. I am in the Raleigh, NC area. My child is out of town for 3 weeks and literally no one to talk to about this problems. My blood pressure is through the roof right now and I don't understand wny. Is anyone out there? You don't even have to be close. I feel like I am doing something wrong.

Thanks everyone for the encouraging words. I'm at work now so maybe I will pop on my music for a bit