kristy3k

Because the weather is cold I have been doing my walking on the treadmill. I have been experimenting with walking 4.0 pace and then running 4.8 pace at 2 minute intervals. It can be done... Started at 340 lbs feb 21st 2012 now 174 lbs. I just prefer walking to running cuz I always feel like I am about to pee down my leg when I run lol!!

Mami is right. This feeling does pass. Once you are done mourning the loss of food in your life it gets better. Just like those that get upset when their family eats in front of them. We all need to remember this is truly a loss of something that has comforted us for years... never sassed back and just was always there for us. Remember we chose to have this surgery to take back control of our lives. Find your joy in things other then food. You can do this.

bump for all the new folks... information worth sharing... where are you David????

Such an exciting time for you... good luck girl!!!

I think it's mostly insurance requirements and not surgeon requirements.

I think juicing pre-op would be ok. I would worry about it post op just because of the sugar content and how important protein is. I tried googling some info but couldnt really find anything on it. Would be a great question for your NUT. Good luck

that really stinks. I know that exercise is key with this whole proceedure. I think you are doing the right thing with the pool exercises. I have heard it is less strenuous on your joints. Maybe as you loose weight the pain and inflammation will go down. Good luck to you and I am glad you are able to do some sort of exercise. Hugs your way!!

That's really cool don... Wish I was anywhere near you guys and that I even had Facebook lol!!

It's the hardest part because you are right ... So much of our lives revolved around food. I am not much of a tv watcher... So I just always have a water bottle to sip on. I too carry my phone with me like heather... I have the etsy and Pinterist rnytalk apps which are my go-to s.... I wish there was a pill to take with our vitamins to take our minds off food... Lol!!!

Good job... I did my usual 2 miles today... Added some incline on the treadmill.. Ready for this cold weather to go so I can go back to walking my neighborhood again!!!

Dude that is about the sweetest thing I have ever heard... She's a lucky lady!! To look great by the way

Surgery weight 340 Fridays weight 174 Total lost 166 lbs 9 lbs til original goal weight 16 lbs to revised goal weight!!!

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I haven't but you might want to look for something not so carby and lots of protein

Off the chart. Sex life is better then ever!!! I feel more confident

Just made a baked Parmesan Alaskan cod off of the website or rather app spark recipes... Can't seem to copy to here but if you look under healthy recipes it's there. Lots of Protein and really easy

10 months post op and I still get on the scale everyday.. Yes I am obsessed with it... Sometimes spend more time with it then my family... Lol I'm just kidding!!! Can't break the habit!!! Went from avoiding like the plague to waking up every morning to its greeting

Heather... Please keep your chin up. I've been keeping up with your progress.. You are doing wonderfully and I know you think it should go alot faster. You need to exercise girl. I know you are exhausted when you get home but girl make yourself do it... It will increase your energy level I promise!!! Also increase your calcium. When I hit a long stall I did that and it helped... Or something did!! Hugs your way and we are all pulling for you! Also if you are eating any carbs.. Like mashed potatoes.. Avoid them like the plague this week!!!

Welcome girlie!! You have a great attitude!!! We are glad you found us!!

I want a tummy tuck and boob lift but will be happy even if I don't... I am not having to roll and stuff anything so it's not as bad as it could be. I like the way I am looking... With my clothes on!!! I will wait a year anyway just to give my skin a chance!

The straight hair does make you look younger... Very pretty either way!!

Welcome to the group. Glad you found us

Good luck and welcome to the boards!!! Glad you found us