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YAY ALLIE!!! This is the first time I've had a chance to get on the computer today and this was the first place I came. The one perk of a stomach bug, a lot of weight gone :bored: I've voted for you also! Congrats again! Have a great evening everyone! :eek: Jennifer

Grey, here is my "normal" day :thumbup: Breakfast - Used to be a scrambled egg with cheese and a piece of turkey sausage. Since my last fill I can't do that in the morning. Now I have a packet of oatmeal and a starbucks caramel macchiato (the milk has protein :thumbup:) Lunch - I love morningstar farms food and tend to eat a serving of one of their products for lunch. I also have tuna salad or chicken salad with 4 saltines some days and a slice of cheese. Dinner - It really just depends. I do chicken sometimes, morningstar farms food, chicken or tuna salad, I've found really good chicken cordon bleu premade meals that I eat half of sometimes. I try to eat a vegetable of some sort. Snack - 4 triscuits, 6 cheese cubes and 2 ounces of lean deli meat. Hope this helps some. I'm single, so actually "cooking" dinner doesn't happen that often. I have to find things that are easy to just heat up in the toaster oven. I don't eat more than 1/2 to 3/4 c of food per meal. I also make sure to drink my water during the day. Let me know if you have any questions!!

Ok, good...just making sure :thumbup: I had the stomach bug yesterday...it was bad! Feel better!!!

99 pounds is AWESOME!! This just means that in a day or two or ten (gotta love scales and their inability to move when we really want them too :thumbup:) that we'll get to celebrate again! Would you have ever thought this time last year that you would have lost 99 pounds??? Don't get down on yourself...you rock!!

I HAVE LOST 101 POUNDS!!! I'm SOOOO excited!!! Go weigh Allie :wink: Congrats Long!! AND it's a SNOW DAY!!! This is gotta be the best day ever :thumbup::smile::thumbup:

Hey guys! We'll I didn't hit it today either. I came home sick today and haven't eaten much. I'm not sure if that will be to my benefit or not...sometimes it seems like the less I eat, the less I lose. I'm so excited for the three of us to hit this milestone together! It is amazing to think we've lots 1/3 of ourselves. The last time I was in with my doctor he told me the same thing about my loss vs. a gastric bypass patients loss. I agree, it's hard to think if I were not to lose another pound that it would be a success. I definitely am afraid of failing and I have a real issue with body image. I don't see myself as any smaller than I was when I started. I know I look different (one of my lovely passed students looked at me the other day, and said "Wow, you look really different" Gotta love middle schoolers ) I see myself in mirrors sometimes and I don't recognize myself. That's something I need to work on and I know it. Have a great evening everyone!!

Hey everyone! We'll I hit 99 pounds this morning...only 1 more and I hit the big 100...then only 13 pounds away from onederland. To think this time last year I hadn't even though of having surgery. Wow! I'm pretty darn excited :confused: Congrats to everyone on all of your successes! Addy, I hope you back feels better!! Oh, and to any of you getting wintery mixes, could you send some my way??? This teacher could really use a couple of snow days :sneaky:

Thanks for the input. I have eaten a scrambled egg with a piece of turkey sausage every morning for the last 5 months before 6:30 in the morning. I really have to make sure I'm getting all of my protein in as I've had real issues with hair loss. Maybe I'll have to start drinking breakfast...guess we'll have to see :scared2:

Hey Junies! Sounds like everyone is doing well. I so understand about feeling invisible. I've been overweight my whole life, and always tried to just "blend in", now I don't know what's going on when I'm out...it's weird and a tad bit uncomfortable. Has anyone had a fill that was too tight? I got my fill on Friday and did liquids Friday and Saturday. I started soft food yesterday and couldn't get a scrambled egg down. I ate oatmeal for two meals and purreed chili for dinner. I woke up with a headache this morning and took two advil, not thinking at all...threw up the water. I know the band is tighter in the morning, but, that's never happened before. I did try a scrambled egg again today and it went down. It just kind of feels like food is sitting, I'm burping a lot when eating. I've never felt like this before. I'm wondering if I should give it a couple of days and see how things go. Maybe stay on soft food again tomorrow?? On a positive note, the scale has started to move...I've lost 3 pounds since Friday :scared2: The scale is finally moving!! Only 5 more pounds until I hit 100!!!

Ok, so it really wasn't bad at all. My doctor was actually the one who did it and he didn't have to dig at all to find my port like they usually do. He will be the only one who does my fills from now on! All that worrying for nothing :yikes: Now at least I know why people don't mind them!! Have a great weekend everyone!

Hey guys! We'll it's 12:45 and I can't sleep...it's completely ridiculous, but I have a fill tomorrow and I'm anxious about it. I didn't know what to do, so I cut the computer on and came here. I've had two fills since June and have almost passed out at both of them. I'm not sure what it is that's the issue, needles really don't normally bother me. It hurts though. I have a doctor doing it tomorrow. I've had the nurse practitioner do it the last two times. I need one so bad. I'm the most hungry I've been in 6 months and the scales aren't moving. I've been stuck at 92 pounds since 4 days after Christmas...this is crazy! I've even been exercising!! Ok, I might go take something to help me sleep. I'm sure I sound like a big baby, but I just wish it was this time tomorrow :wink: Thanks for listening! Have a good Friday everyone!!

Hey Katy! I was diagnosed a little over a year ago with adult ADD and take Adderoll every morning. I've never noticed any symptoms like you are describing. I have had to lower my dosage as I've lost weight, but that's about it. Hope you get everything straight!!

Hey Junies! We'll I'm back from my trip to Denver and Long, Denver is BEAUTIFUL!! I so wish I had had more time to see the city (I saw a whole lot of the convention center). I don't know how you don't drink with your meals living there. I've never felt so dehydrated in my life. I'm great about not drinking a 1/2 hour before or an hour after, but not in Denver. I couldn't help it. There are a lot altitiude changes your body has to get used to I guess...being there less than 72 hours didn't give my body much time :cursing: I'm excited to get my Pampered Chef business back to where it was. Since surgery, I haven't done near as much as I had in the past. Now I'm back on track and completely motivated. My goal is to do 20 shows between now and the end of February. Who knows if it will happen, but it's worth a try :cursing: Long, I think our scales must know each other, b/c mine has been stuck too. I am 8 pounds away from 100 and it's just sitting there. I have a fill Friday and am really hoping that it will help. I hate fills (I've almost passed out at both of them), but know that I really need one now. I'm getting hungry really quick after eating. Allie, I'm sorry to hear things suck so bad. I know how it feels to hear "you should be happy you still have __________". You just want to scream. I truly believe everything happens for a reason (don't hit me :cursing:). I really think sometimes it takes a long time to figure out the reason for it, but it's always shows up. Keep you chin up and feel free to vent here any time I'm loving my Wii fit...it's actually making exercising fun, which it has never been before. I'm a little scared to get on this afternoon as I know I'm going to be "yelled" at for not being on since last Wednesday. I walked a whole lot in Denver though...even took 19 flights of stairs down in the hotel...I could have never done that before surgery. Oh, and on the airplane, the seatbelt fit with about 6 inches of left over slack...wow, that was an amazing feeling. I wanted to tell someone, but didn't want to freak out those sitting next to me Have a great rest of your day everyone!! :woot: Jennifer

Hey Long! It is downtown. I checked today :thumbup: I'm looking forward to it. I land tomorrow night at 11:29. I'm pretty much packed and ready to go. Now I just have to work tomorrow :thumbup: Have a great evening everyone!

Hey Long! Unfortunately the only free time I have is at night. I'd have love to have caught up, but I completely understand not wanted to drive downtown. Thanks for the weather update. I don't have any kind of shoes for snow, so we'll hope there isn't much :wink_smile: Apples, I hope you stone has passed...I said a little prayer for ya last night :thumbup: Addy, we can definitely talk Pampered Chef. Just PM me Allie, I'm so sorry to hear about your pay cut. It's been one of those days. My dad lost his job today and I'm not really sure what my parent's are going to do. It was COMPLETELY out of the blue, which I think makes it that much harder. I'll say a little prayer that it all works out for you. It was back to work today and I got up at 5:45 to work out. Man does Wii Fit really work you out. You don't realize it, but my calves are soooo sore. I'm thinking I might take tomorrow off to give them a chance to rest. Hope everyone had a good day!

Hey Long! I'll be in Denver the end of this week (I land late Wednesday night through Saturday). Any idea what the weather is supposed to be like? I have no idea what to pack. I can check weather.com, but thought I'd check with you first. I'm staying at the Hyatt Regency...are you anywhere near that???

Hey everyone! I just wanted to drop in and say hi. Things are going well. The weight isn't coming off as fast as it was, but I figure with the holiday eating and drinking it's ok I'm getting close to that 100 mark and I can't belive it. I got a Wii for Christmas and got a Wii Fit a couple of days later and so far I love it. I haven't been a faithful exerciser and I'm really hoping this will be something I enjoy. I leave for a Pampered Chef conference on Wednesday to Denver. I'm really looking forward to fitting into an airplane seat and being able to buckle the seat belt. Apples, I hope you pass your kidney stone soon. I've seen my sister go through that, and it was awful. Feel better! I hope everyone had a great Christmas and a Happy New Year. Here's to an amazing 2009 :cry_smile:

Hey everyone! It's so great to get on here and read everyone's successes! Thanksgiving was great. I hit 85 pounds lost on Friday morning (can I just say that I have NEVER lost weight after Thanksgiving in my life!!!!). I just love my band! I enjoyed myself but ate small portions. I even had a small piece of dessert. I can't believe December 1st is tomorrow. It's been almost 6 months since I made the best decision ever...wow, how time flies! I hope everyone has a great week!!!

The girl called me from my doctor's office to tell me about an extended coverage plan I could purchase that covers complications (band erosion, port flip, band slip). It's almost $1000 for a year and about $1300 for 18 months. I really don't have the money, but at the same time, don't have the money for later on if the complications occur. Anyone have any advice or had to make this decision? Thanks in advance for any help!!

Hey everyone! Just thought I'd drop in a say hi. I had my second fill on Thursday. It hurt like heck, but at least it's over. I forgot how much I dislike liquids and muchies My weight had kind of leveled out a little, so I'm hoping this will give me the jump start that I need. Hope everyone is doing well!!!

Hey everyone! VZGH, my weight loss includes my two week pre-op diet, but I've lost 53 since surgery. I just really listen to my band. When I'm full, I stop. I've thrilled with my success and you should be with yours too...over 40 pounds in 4 or so months. That is awesome!! Apples and everyone, thanks for the support! I did talk to my doctor and he said I could be losing hair for up to the first 8 months after surgery. He didn't suggest the supplement you all have talked about, but I may look in to it. Where do you purchase it? This board is such a great place to be. It's so nice to be able to "talk" to people who completely understand. Have a great evening everyone!

Hey everyone! I just wanted to check in and say hi. Things are going very well. I met with my surgeon last week and he's very happy with my weight loss so far. My only concern right now is hair loss. I'm trying really hard to get in all of my protein, but everytime I run my hands through my hair I'm pulling out lots. Is anyone else experiencing hair loss? I'm trying really hard not to let it get to me, because fortunately, I have pretty thick hair. I have to say though, all the hair in the shower this morning and after drying my hair...I got a little teary eyed (stupid, I know...I mean it's just hair). I just don't know how much longer I can lose at this rate and still have hair :biggrin: Thanks for listening!

Hey everyone! I'm back to work so I haven't been on in a really long time but wanted to stop by and say hi. Things are going really well. I am loving my band and loving my results. I took my monthly pictures tonight and for the first time can really see the weight I'm losing. It's so exciting. I hope everyone else is doing well! Have a great evening! :thumbup: Jennifer

Ok, so I went shopping today with my sister and we went in B. Moss. I decided to try on some shirts. I was in a 22/24 shirt before surgery and today I actually bought 2 XL shirts and 1 L. I was so excited to buy clothes from a normal store. Oh, and we went to the movies today, I fit in the seat and didn't rub the arm rests. I love my band!!!

I'M SINGING YOUR SONG, I'M SINGING YOUR SONG!!!!! :thumbup: I got on the scale this morning and I am down 50 pounds exactly. I LOVE my band!! The feeling of being in control is the best ever!!!