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Biggest Loser - What is your exercise routine
sue in ne replied to CSBinABQ's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi, i joined a sport club- open 24/7 . try to go for strength training 2 x/week, 2-3 X/week walk an indoor route at work (can do 1 mile in about 15 minutes). I'm not fast but I am getting better!! I want to do more, like swim, but knees and other health issues seem to get in the way. :thumbup: Plan to join a yoga/Pilates group in Feb at the club - for core strength training. -
Non-Scale Victories Thread
sue in ne replied to EmeraldCoastPhotog's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
tonyisstillhere, congrats, i too spent yesterday cleaning out the Fat Fat clothes,.and pulling clothes i haven't worn in years out. Isn't it fun!! like shopping without spending money!!:thumbup: have gone down 4 sizes in Jeans ( 34 to 28) and they're still kind of loose. the doctor cut my BP meds in half. and it, too, is still on the low side of normal. :thumbup: After years of yoyoing- am having second thoughts on giving the too big clothes away- anyone else ? -
How low can you go in 09 weightloss challenge#1
sue in ne replied to china's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I missed this group- is it too late to join? Weighed 271 at New Year's. and lost only 2# in Jan -
Wow , you all Look Great!!.Sorry, No pre-op Pix taken Definitely hated the cameras. Congrats all
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JoanMarie, Congrats!!! you are doing great!! 2b-Banded, sorry i didn't spell check ...:cursing:
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2b-banded, Don't goive up. You are alsomst there only 2 more weeks!! remember warm socks. you won't feel like bending over , so have a helper or one of those grabber tools if you drop something. And stay ahead of the pain - use the meds to stay comfortable. It is a lot weasier to stay on top of the pain than to try to reduce it . Let us know how you are doing !!
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Valentine's Day Weight Loss Challenge/goals
sue in ne replied to ukcatsfan's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Simone, I 'm in the same boat. Could eat not quite 1 1/2 cups and be too full. Finally got a fill today- on clear liquids for 24 hours. 9 bummer) am making chiken soup and it smells soooo good! -
Online support vs physical support group
sue in ne replied to lompocbander's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I'm with Florida Pete, Both methods help. :thumbup: I have gotten a lot of support on-line , anytime I tried. But the Support group in real life re- energizes me. i get to see others struggle through the same issues here, where I live. We hear speakers talk about methods i really hadn't considered ( i.e. an OT spoke about muscle stretching and warming up 0 It is all non-judgmental. went Tues nite and went out for supper later with 3 others. What fun and we all carried home doggie bags We laughed about our families, and talked abut real issues that lead to our over eating. i am willing to seek any support i can get. I cannot sit at the PC and do this all this e time. One thing I realize from all this is how isolated I have allowed myself to be. I have to reach out and go out. -
Scared little (okay, not so little) newbie.
sue in ne replied to MrsBLoveLeigh's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
smartwencrazy, I'm only 2 months out and anxiety is NORMAL. I was in tears 1 week prior to surgery when at a WLS group. It is fear of the unknown. LBS will work. Restlessmonkey stated it perfectly. I know someone at work w/ the same surgery and a hernia repair to boot. Her stomach is smaller, even 6 weeks after. When you recover from the surgery, You will be able to find it, but no one will be able to see a lump or bump. -
Valentine's Day Weight Loss Challenge/goals
sue in ne replied to ukcatsfan's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I MADE IT !!!!!!!! 1st) had my 1st fill once the insurance was straightened out 2nd) when I went to outpatient today for the fill, I'm at 261!!!:tt1:Will keep on Keeping on -
Hi All, Just finall had my 1st fill today- really easy! ( Dealing with the new insurance Co was harder. Plus, I'm down 29# since the surgery!! Hope everyone is doing well.
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Valentine's Day Weight Loss Challenge/goals
sue in ne replied to ukcatsfan's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi, It is motivating but I am stuck and the insurance company is stalling on covering the fills- ( Had to switch companies at work ) anyway- after 3+ weeks of excuses, got on the phone Friday and started calling the Dept of insurance- I get my fills covered and the 1st one is Wed.:thumbup: I am at 269 today so have 8 # to lose - still:crying: -
Valentine's Day Weight Loss Challenge/goals
sue in ne replied to ukcatsfan's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Am Down 7# , need a fill but insurance ( new company) is dragging their feet as they didn't authorize the surgery. am halfway to my goal , and at least haven't gained:thumbup: -
Joann Marie, I too am back to measuring. Th eyeball estimating works in a pinch but the size tends to creep. i did avboid soup , except as a snack, yesterday and things went better Thanks for the encouragement. I was heading in the wrong direction...
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Joann Marie, Thanks, I was using thickened soups ( milk based) ff yogurts, etc ;not empty calories. But find i can consume more than 1 c. Also found I can eat things like a cookie, a donut hole and am not stopping at one ... - I am reverting to my old habits and have no restrictions. Am a mess. Tried not cooking to stay away from food but then there are only carb loaded foods around when I need to eat... Will start cooking again and freeze items- Will try cheese and focus on protein again..
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How forthcoming are you to people when they ask what you did to lose weight?
sue in ne replied to catho72's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
yarddawg 72, I agree. Cannot thank God and the Doctors to get me this far. It is up to me, to continue. the Word Spread fast where i work and some have asked about it. My Dh was the least knowledgeable ( he needs one too) and expected problems but there were none. Maybe someday, he'll get tired of being left behind. -
Hi all, Anyone else waiting for their 1st Fill? My insurance changed since the surgery ajnd the new Co has to reauthorize the whole thing!!! :mad3:Have lost 21 # since surgery but it is so easy to eat too much w/o the fill and I've plateau'ed. I try to fill up on liquids but am concerned if it is posible to stretch the pouch .. anyone know ??
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How forthcoming are you to people when they ask what you did to lose weight?
sue in ne replied to catho72's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
The nosey people find out anyway. The ones who struggle with the same problems need to know others have done it . rude people don't deserve a response:cool2: -
Joann, Congratw!! you are doing well. everyone runs into a snafu somewhere..
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Valentine's Day Weight Loss Challenge/goals
sue in ne replied to ukcatsfan's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
YES!!! I lost 2 more ### am down 7 # since the start !!1 Finnally -
How forthcoming are you to people when they ask what you did to lose weight?
sue in ne replied to catho72's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Every situation is different. the snide comments come no matter what. Once , pre WLS I lost many # s and was still 50 # overweight. and some peer was concerned I was losing too much weight!! The doom and gloom sayers- the ones who say you don't want it bad enough - haven't been there. Have one coworker who has lost over #100l and has 30 # to go ( for the last several months) She tells everyone to do it here way ( BTW, she ate a whole fruitcake at Christmas so it'll come back.) -
Vickie, Congrats !! and thanks for the heads up Carbonated stuff doesn't tempt me but have been close to too full. it gets better each day. i am just getting close to pre surgery strenght training levels and times.
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How forthcoming are you to people when they ask what you did to lose weight?
sue in ne replied to catho72's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
All, I told everyone. Ran into a co-worker who showed up at the local support group but she doesn't want anyone to know 9 but that area seems to spread facts and rumors far and wide) ... Well, I let folks know- if it comes up- work with nurses and get asked all the time.:thumbup: My Bro's in-laws, my cousin , and another co-worker are thinking about it..They are curious how it is going.. So far so good. But have to wait for insurance paperwork to get my 1st fill - which kind of slows down the momentum... -
Valentine's Day Weight Loss Challenge/goals
sue in ne replied to ukcatsfan's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
skyjoe, Congrats. Afraid i am stuck. Lost 3 # since started the challenge but have changed insurance Companies and have to wait for the authorization to get my 1st fill.:thumbup: Am just trying not to over eat in quantity -
kjp1012, good luck!! let me know how it goes= am waiting for my 1st fill.