Ms.Rockwell

Name: msrockwell Goal weight for October 29: 289 Weight on October 1: 295 Age: 33 Dietary goal for October: eat slower Exercise goal for October: 40mins of cardio 3x week Personal goal for October: meditate for 10mins 3x week Date banded: March 29, 2012 Total weight loss since banding: 40lbs What is your favorite Halloween activity: Celebrating my dads birthday and trick or treating with family!

Mine is just below my sternum

I love zucchini squash but have never had spaghetti squash. How do you prepare it?

Steak seems to be the only thing I cannot tolerate. I tried to eat a tiny bite one time and I felt like it just sat there stuck. I didn't get sick but I was very uncomfortable all night. So I won't ever go there again!!!

Great! I am finding that after each "workout" no matter how sore I am the next day that if I just move past the pain it gets a little less painful each time.

Congratulations! That has to be a great feeling! I still have quite a ways to go but am looking forward to what the future holds! I was 320 pre-surgery and am now 290. At this point I can't imagine what under 200 looks and feels like!! Once again, great job and you are really an inspiration to people like me!

Great job!!! Hooray for mini goals!!!

Just got signed up with fitness pal! Feel free to add me!!! msrockwell

I love to hear about people doing so well! Congrats and keep up the good work!!

I dont tolerate the traditional protein shakes either so from the beginning I have used the isopure no carb ready to drink bottles. They have 40gms of protein and are clear. They come in quite a few favors and aren't very sweet at all which is a big plus for me. They are a little pricey but it's totally worth it and GNC has a buy one get one sale often so I stock up on them!

I got 2cc for my first fill, and 2.5cc for my second and just left the doctor and got 1.25 for my third.

Thank you too SP1587 I find that some people do get excited for me therefore ask every single time about the numbers. I will keep in mind why you said about tactful snark! Lol I am committed to this lifelong journey and don't want to become fixated on numbers alone, it will drive me crazy!

I just joined my fitness pal and would love to be part of group! Feel free to add me! My user name is msrockwell.

Thank you so much! So far I've had great support which I am very thankful for. I figure as long as I'm losing and not gaining and my doctor doesn't have any concerns then I'm doing ok!

I'm really glad soccerbluej mentioned the comments from coworkers. I myself am having that problem. At my job, there were quite a few nurses who opted for the bypass surgery therefore resulting in a large amount of wt dropped in a small amount of time. I am the only one in my dept who chose the lapband but now my coworkers are steady comparing my wt loss to those around me. IM OVER IT! I try to be gracious and explain that my process is a lot different and that I am losing slower but that I am indeed making my band "work" for me. I've done a great job of being at peace with the slow wt loss but it makes me a lot more anxious when surrounded by everyone's constant commenting. So basically, how do I politely tell my coworkers "butt out, I got this!!"

I love veggie patties or lettuce wraps for lunch. They are simple, don't weigh me down and i can pack it up quick before heading out the door. I also like to keep almonds on hand for a good high protein snack.

Congrats on battling the emo monster and winning!!!! I still have moments where I struggle with dealing with stress and strive to take every chance to make a better choice. I'm also always open to hearing how other people do this.

1.egg beaters 2. Greek yogurt 3. String cheese 4. Veggie patties 5. Mushrooms 6. Lots and lots of fresh veggies!!!

I agree with skyvic, I've used the isopure ready to drink bottles since day 1. They have variety of favors. I use them to supplement during the day at work or after a good workout.

I feel very fortunate that 5 months out I haven't had any complications or trouble with anything getting stuck yet (knocking on wood! ) but with the being said I haven't pushed the limits very either. I too am mourning some of my all time favorite comfort foods such as STEAK!!! But in return I am gaining so much and for that I am truly thankful!

I had 2 small pieces of chicken margarita pizza on gluten free thin crust.

I had 5 incisions with the largest one being just below my sternum and I was stapled. I did well with them and my scars are healing nicely!

I use the bariatric fusion brand chewable that I get from my surgeons office. The berry flavor is tolerable. I'm supposed to take 2 a day so I do one morning and evening.

I'm headed into work overnight so I have packed Boca veggie patty Piece of string cheese Cherry tomatoes Isopure Protein drink!

I too have trouble getting all of my water that I need. I work in a very busy e.d./trauma center and find it difficult to get away to drink. I like the water bottle idea, it might help me stay mindful during the day!