jollyrgers

Here I am again trying to see if I can make my ticker move- as my weight goes I want my ticker to go

here I am again trying to see if I can make my ticker move

Staci, Good luck on your surgery. BTW do you have any idea how to change get my changes in ticker factory to download to my signature? jollyrgers (esther)

HI, can anyone help me move my ticker? I can change it on their site but the change doesn't move to the forum. I can't seem to figure it out. Thanks Esther

reply to me-- try this

Very slow loss- I love my vegies, Im supposed to eat them second, but I always eat them first. I work next door to amn ice cream store and it is hard not to indulge when I smell them baking their waffle cones.

Hi all, Im going to have my second fill tomorrow, I hope it cuts down my appetite. My first fill my appetiite was down for about 11 days and then I become starving. The good thing is I finally have more energy. A three years ago I was in a car accident broke leg and arm, and unable to keep up with the house work. As soon as I would start to feel well was time for another surgery. I've been ok for a while now but over whelmed with where to start with the clutter. I am now pleased to say that I am getting through the mess. Even using a few power tools. Huray for me. Can any one tell me how to move my ticker in case I'm down at tomorrow's appointment. I don't remember having to enter a pin to create it. Esther

I have been making fruit smoothies and putting them in a cup that fits in my car cup holder, 1/3 to 1/2 c non fat unflavored yogurt- about 1/2 cup frozen fruit ( I also like Schwans Fruit and Vegie salsa ) add a scoop of vanilla protein powder and enough of what ever flavor of crystal lite I have on hand maybe 1/2 cup blend it all together. pour in cup. Give a quick to the blender and I am out the door. With the many varieties of frozen fruit- I have not yet gotten bored. A faster fix is chocolate protein power and some powered milk. 1/3 cup of powder makes one cup milk, I mix a bunch in advance and when I am really in a hurry I put a scoop and 1/2 in a mug and add hot water- quick stir and I have hot chocolate protein drink for the drive to work. -- Sometimes if I make my drink as soon as I get up I can drink it while putting on my makeup- or checking my morning e-mail.

checking to see if my ticker works- I think I may find it motivating

Thanks, my cousin is actually checking with my Uncle's Dr today. Thanks again. E

Thanks Sharon, now I have another question. I just found out my elderly Uncle is having serious surgery on his spleen at the end of February and his Dr wants donations of blood in his name. Is there a restriction in how long to wait after surgery to donate, or does it matter. Esther.

Hi Group, I have a question- I'm 28days post banding, no fill yet, but I was wondering if any one is still having pain at their surgery sites. I am still too tender to wear pants that don't have elastic waist bands, - Those I tend to either pull up and over the tummy or under it. Also even though I am loosing, my waist is just as large if not still a little swollen. Is this normal? Is or did anyone else have that trouble. Esther

Hi, Unitygal, I'm 28days post surgery and already am completely off all of my blood pressure medicine- Im 12 lb off after banding, 10lb lost before surgery and another 10 for my son's wedding in November 07-- so that is 32 pounds - I'm half way to 62yrs. my bmi was 41- now only 38.8- I am glad I made the decision. Good luck on your decision making Esther

Scruffy, I was banded on 28days ago, and my new "to me" gym required a DR release before using the facility. My Dr released me to use the pool on feb 08.

Hi, Im Esther and actually in the over 60 group, but I saw this and want to say I had the same feeling and also kept going in to vertigo- Long story short- Im 28 days post op- combined with my pre-op diet, I have lost 30 lbs. If you take blood pressure medicine - have your dr check your pressure. I was on 2 pills a day- my WL dr had me go to one a day and 2 weeks later my medical dr had me stop the blood pressure medicine completly- I had droped down to 108/68 -- So if you still have bouts of weekness and fatique and any dizziness. Check your BP Good luck to you esther

Hi Brenda- I admit I have a sweet tooth- I was never a big pasta fan- Isn't it strange how differently we all get our carbohydrates. Actually I ate the cookie on the ninth day- Not only did I not get sick- I ate three more cookies the next day - grazing one of each flavor. That is why the gained weight stayed with me for so long. I now am 23 days post op and 12 lbs lost. esther

Jack. Hi I am new here 19 days post op, I just gotta comment. Regarding that Dec 2004 oatmeal cookie. I ate one on the 9th and instantly gained 2 lbs plus 2 lbs the next day too. Here it is the 19th and I am still up those 2lbs. No more cookies for me. - Esther

Thanks, Sharon, My daughter tells me the same thing that I am not drinking enough water. I think I will start writing that down along with my food intake and see what I am really doing Esther

Hi Sfeiner and all, I'm Esther, I am new to the forum. 12-31 07 was my surgery date. I lost 9 lbs in 10 days and decided to experiment with the Cookies that are here for my grandson. One cookie -- I was 2 lbs lower the next day. So I ate 3 cookies - two lbs up, next day no cookies another 2 lbs up. It has been 9 days since the cookie incident and I cant seem to loose -- up and down but over all 2 lbs heavier than 9 days ago. I am desperate-- wonder if my Doctor will "kill" me. I have til the 31st til I see him. -- My back ground -- 40 start bmi, and only high bp as a co morbity- But I have a broken ankle that is not healing well due to arthritis setting in at the break, which is in such a spot that ankle replacement is not an option- ( the dr told me amputation was an option). I am hoping and praying that this surgery will help me loose enough weight to keep me on my own two feet for a long time. I would think it would be nice to say my recomendation is don't ever cheat -- But since it has been over a week and I gained back another pound since yesterday. Im worried that I will be "one of those people" who can't loose. Sigh-- I will try to give a better report next week. Esther