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BodyBugg Question: I'm soon to be banded, so as a newbie which purchase do you recommend first: A treadmill (I like using them in the past and want one at my office so I'll use it very day before I go home) OR A BodyBugg?? Here's the twist ... I have three damaged disks in my back which make waking difficult. I used crutches for anything over a short distance. My weight loss will improve that condition, so it shouldn't be too long before I'll be able to start using the treadmill. AND ... As far as logging-in exercise to my BodyBugg, there wont be much of that at first, until I'm able to walk again. You can see why I'm torn. If long-term banders felt like the BodyBugg was a something they wished they had from the beginning, I'll probably get one now and get the treadmill later. If it's more of a tool to motivate after you've hit a plateaus, then maybe I should go with the treadmill to get me started exercising again. All suggestions appreciated!!!! Thank You!!!!

Thank you so much - You all just saved me about $50! I followed your advise and found several scales on the Wall-mart web page. Many weighed up to 330 lbs, some to 350 lbs, and like brez said, they even go up to 400 lbs. Many track weight-loss, BMI, and some even do fat/water analysis, and will track several different people in your family! I ordered one, and they're shipping it to my local store, so I don't even have to pay shipping fees on it. Thanks again!

I want to purchase a scale before my surgery, but sadly I need one that will read over 300 pounds. Does anyone have a brand that they particularly like?? Thank you for your help!

I've been so embarrassed to ask the skinny flight attendants for one, that I've actually tucked the belt up under my tummy (so from the side it looked like I was belted in), and strategically draped a coat over me and pretended I was sleeping. I've also purchased an extra ticket, so that I'd fit into the seat. You still get that, "I hope I don't have to sit by her" look as you get on the plane, but once you're seated you're comfortable. (I travel during the Christmas holiday and it was cheaper to buy 2 seats than to go first class.) If I get approved for my surgery (aiming for late August) I'll probably want the extra seat this Christmas (because I have a lot to loose), but I definitely wont need it the following year! One time I was at the Grand Canyon, and went to sign-up for the mule ride into the canyon. I was dismissively told by some thin college kid, that there was a 2 year waiting list, to ride into the canyon. Then he added, "Besides you have to be under 200 pounds, fully dress and including your gear". I was about 175-180 at the time, so I started to say something and he interrupted me to say, "They will weigh you". I just walked away feeling humiliated.

OMG ... FurEllie, you are TOO FUNNY!!!! :dance:

I had my evaluation today and it sounds like mine was very similar to k2k07's experience. My doctor (Michigan/UofM) was wonderful. We talked though my expectations of the surgery, what weight-loss methods I had tried in the past, and what were some of my strategies for making the wls work for me. I actually worked with two people today. The first man (I can't remember if he was a Doctor or not, but said to call him by is first name) administered the tests. When those were competed, I had the meeting with the Doctor. They were both very nice and supportive. It was an emotional 3+ hours, because it's very draining, really looking at yourself and going though the self-evaluation process. However it was not a bad experience at all, and maybe even a little enlightening!

:clap2:Just popping in to say that I hope everything went well today!:clap2: We're looking forward to hearing from you when you're back online!:ranger:

When I was on Atkins I had 3 days of hell, as my body withdrew from the carbs and sugar. I did it over a weekend and I actually felt sick (sort of like a mild case of flu), and I stayed in bed for two days. Then as suddenly as it started, it was over - and I felt great. I hope it will be the same for you (not the hell part)! :tape:

I love this thread!! It's nice to get the real scoop from people who are also Teachers! I hadn't thought about that - and you're right!! We have a "no shop-talk" rule in our Lounge (unless it's a student who has a hardship that we all need to know about). The conversations really get rolling sometimes, and we laugh so much that we don't' finishing eating! Once I've managed the fear of PB'ing then I'll probably want that socialization. Thank you for the meal suggestions. It's helpful knowing what works for different people, so we can plan. :hungry:

I'm a Middle School Music Teacher in Michigan, where I teach Band. So I've been "banded" for years ... just the kind that includes trombones, and clarinets! I'm looking forward to getting my surgery in late August, however I wish it would be during the summer vacation, and not so close to the beginning of the school year. I would have like having the summer to have adjusted to the new way of eating. I'm going to take people's advise and plan on eating in my room. I'll keep the meals real simple until I get the hang of things, to try and keep the sliming incidents down! I'm also very close to the Teacher's Lounge, so in an emergency I could get to the bathroom quickly. Due to back pain I've been on crutches most of last year, so getting around my classroom was difficult. I can't wait to be able to jump up and walk around my room!! My kids were ultra-cooperative last year, but it still was a pain to have to ask them to do all the little stuff (ie: close the door, open the shade, erase the board, pick-up the paper, etc)!

Thank you Pamla!

I'm also highly prone to gout. Is this complication only right after the surgery or is it a long-term problem?? thanks