srknepler
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About srknepler
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I'm kind of a big deal...
- Birthday 07/07/1975
About Me
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Biography
I'm a SAHM to a 4yo boy.
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Interests
knitting, cooking, photography
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Occupation
SAHM
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City
Waxahachie
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State
Texas
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Zip Code
75165
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srknepler started following Keep me in your thoughts tomorrow....., rheumatoid/degnerative arthritis sufferers... did lap band help your pain?, The Union Tribune YEAH! and and 7 others
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Hi September Samuris. I haven't checked in here in a few months...life keeps getting in the way of my PC time. LOL I was banded 9/11/08 weighing 277 and today I weigh 230. I have been tossing around 5lbs for the last 2 months, but finally had a good fill about two weeks ago and those 5lbs left. Whew...I was getting pretty frustrated! I have went from a size 28 to a size 20 since August...it's been a crazy ride! You all were talking about bras....man, I was so freakin' happy the day that I could wear an underwire bra again! Finally...they are up where they belong again. I don't think that they've sat there since before breastfeeding! LOL I really hope that I can get into the habit of checking in here daily and getting to know you all better. I feel like I do better when I'm talking to other bandsters on a regular basis!
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I too am having a hard time getting away from the carbs after a yummy few weeks (ie, holiday eating). My band is nice and tight, if I just eat right. It's the sugar/carb cravings that are killing me. I guess a 2 week diet like atkins/south beach is what it's going to take. I had reached a point where I didn't crave carbs/sugar at all....I wish that I had never put another in my mouth!! Oh well, you live...you learn.
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Before and After Lap Band Surgery - PICTURES ONLY
srknepler replied to DeLarla's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I haven't posted in a while, but I made my 80lb goal before Christmas (my goal was to lose 80lbs before 2009). This was December 2007 (around 315lbs, size 28/30) This was yesterday (235lbs, size 20/22) -
31 as of today!! (2 month band-iversary)
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I find that I don't have room for carbs most of the time. I eat my Protein & veggies and then I'm full. I do have a carb heavy veggie from time to time, but not daily. I hit a plateau a few weeks ago and I increased my calories for a few days and then went back on track and immediately started losing again. Do you still have restriction? Is it time for a fill?
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Sasha~ I am right there with you! I wanted to shout from the rooftop last week when I saw 249. I honestly have no idea when I weighed this last? Maybe back in 2001 when I got married? I had some short lived weight loss due to stress and IBS....but after the ceremony it returned and then some (as usual). Have you been measuring as well?? I love seeing the inches go down, down, down!!
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Last of 2008 Weight Loss Challenge
srknepler replied to FeliciaLevy75's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
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Ok - I am just going to say it - Constipation
srknepler replied to debbieperez55's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Debbie, I meant to come tell you this last week, but I got sidetracked making costumes. My doc said that I could use miralax as needed and to keep using the stool softeners as needed. My problems seem to have eased up in the last week or so. I've increased my Fiber intake by eating more Beans (lots of Protein too!). They used to trigger my IBS, but not anymore!! The only triggers that I have left are eggs (:thumbup: which makes me sad because I love them!!) and wheat products. I hope that the benefiber is working for you!! I still take a few chewables everyday for good measure... -
Ok - I am just going to say it - Constipation
srknepler replied to debbieperez55's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Debbie~ Like you, I am an IBS veteran and am not used to consipation at all! I nearly went to the ER on Saturday because I was so miserable. I ended up spending the entire day back and forth in the bathroom Trying to go. I got the hives and even fainted once....it was ridiculous! I finally went...after a glycerin suppository and 3 stool softeners. I've been using benefiber regularly this week and taking the stool softeners too! My mom made me promise to buy an enema to keep on hand so that I don't ever get a repeat of last weekend. Oh, and to top it all off....I was home alone with my 4yo! LOL -
89lbs off in 3 mon. but upset, Help
srknepler replied to bigpapa2's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Like Gone 4 Ever, I sometimes find that my plateaus are caused by too little calories for a few days. If I increase just a tiny bit it makes a huge difference. Good Luck!! -
Mine is also a general blog, but includes my weight loss. www.srknepler.blogspot.com
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Last of 2008 Weight Loss Challenge
srknepler replied to FeliciaLevy75's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
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How did you decide your goal weight?
srknepler replied to gingerbug's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I've been contimplating a goal as well... The doctor's office has a Tanita Body Composition machine and it predicted my "after" weight at 179.5. That was at my initial consult and I weighed 310 that day. My fat mass was 176lbs!! and it predicted 45lbs after surgery. Now...I made some minor dietary changes and had lost 33lbs by surgery day, so I'm sure that little machine would have made different predictions at that time. I like the calculators at: Better Ideal Weight Body Calculations Anyway...my current goal is 170, which is a BMI of 26.6. That's a bit higher than the recommended 20-25, but my doc says that I'd be OK there since I dont' have any co-morbidities or health problems. I may re think that goal when I get there...who knows. Mostly, I just want to feel good, look good and be healthy!