SanDiegoUbermom
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I keep doing this. I work out, I log my food, I lose weight, come close to my goal and then....I find myslef back at or close to square one.
I need to take control again. It's my time to fix me!
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What Happens When You Lose 40 Pounds!
SanDiegoUbermom commented on Mommy1558's blog entry in Blog 81279
Way to go!! Keep up the GREAT WORK! I hope to post something like this soon too! -
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The only bad thing about this is that I have a family of 6 and she, 1. I don't want to cook twice!
We just started this just this last week. I guess I'll work with this for a while before I try to expand the recipes and make it for everyone.
One good thing is that I've stayed under 200 pounds after gaining again, not far from it mind you but I'm under.
If I go by what I truly want to weigh...I need to lose 50 pounds...as I write this it seems like such a small amount to lose, heck as I work it out on a calculator it even gets smaller, If I lose 4 pounds a month, I can reach my goal in a year. Sounds easy right!? Looks to be a "reachable goal"!
"I need to look at the picture that's in front of me right now."
"What I can acheive now."
BG; Thanks for knocking on my door and asking about me. I needed that.
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Thanks for being there, sorry it's took me so long to see this.
I'm lost, becoming an emotional eater again, losing my family support, did I say "I'm lost" yet...oh ya, I did.
I'm working w/my mom to cook up meals that will help us out.
But that's a chore; cooking (but not in my own kitchen) and dealing with my mom...most days it's good but others...
We talked about joining a local company called Dream Dinners but felt that we could do it ourself.
We've taken out our WW cookbooks and are going to cook our way through them.
Trying to stick with the "points system" that they have.
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6/30/10 Partial Unfill...Slip? Esophageal Spasms?
SanDiegoUbermom commented on Band_Groupie's blog entry in The Sweet Spot
I've had these too. Feels REALLY bad and would last what seemed for ever. I haven't had it since the start of the year. I just thought it was food related. It ususally would come up in the middle of the night. Keep us posted. -
I'm still here but haven't had the will to "be on top fo things". Family, holidays, death....you name it it's been here and some of it is still here. I've been able to maintain!! Starting logging once...need to get back into that. I know that it helps to realize what you are eating and when. Had to drop my ever loving Zumba class due to cost but I found another. Just need to sign up for it now. Need to put it back into my schedule! Keep up the good work everyone!
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I'm still here but haven't had the will to "be on top fo things". Family, holidays, death....you name it it's been here and some of it is still here. I've been able to maintain!! Starting logging once...need to get back into that. I know that it helps to realize what you are eating and when. Had to drop my ever loving Zumba class due to cost but I found another. Just need to sign up for it now. Need to put it back into my schedule! Keep up the good work everyone!
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Hello BG, been in away for a while. Got your post today and OMG you look good!!!
I've been at a stand still since the holidays. Just can't seem to get my act together to get back on track.
I was working out by doing Zumba and then they go and raise the prices...so now I'm looking for another class. I think I found a class but it's at a gym and now I just need to GET MY ACT TOGETHER and sign up.
Thanks for being here and keeping posted on your amazing transformation!
Melia/SanDiegoUbermom
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I have had I think 5 fills now. Ya it hurts, to me it's no more than giving blood or getting a shot for something. What hurts more is when they move the needle once inside to find the port. The pressure from that is what hurts my insides. But then they find it, I get more and smile, knowing that I will benefit from this little bit of discomfort. Once you both (you and the doc) learn the sweet spot for the fill, it will go by much better. The one cool thing; when they take out everything to check the amount, it’s like undoing your belt after you’ve just eaten. Then they fill it back up and it’s tight again.
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Confusion About Band discomfort.
SanDiegoUbermom commented on LaurenEliza's blog entry in Blog 80486
Are you keeping a food log? Drinking your water? Maybe you're eatting to fast or foods that get stuck easily; breads, shrimp, broccoli...? If you are keeping a log, look back on those days that were bad, maybe you'll find a reason for PBing? But yes; speak to your doctor. Start writing down issues and questions now so you'll be prepared at your next appt. Your weight loss is great and it's awesome that you are maintaining during these difficult times. -
Share ideas, What did you eat today ?
SanDiegoUbermom replied to kimmom's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Good Day Everyone, I've been out of sorts. I too have lost some one this month. My Grandmother past way couple of weeks ago, she was 93, life was good to her but it's taken more out of me then I thought it would. I've been doing my best to keep my food under control but after being with my mom for the past few weeks I’ve found that she loves to eat bread and fried food in just about all of her meals. I told her that if we eat out together and share (like we usually do since I don't eat a lot anymore) that there needs to be more protein and non-fried things. She understands and has been working w/me on it. I had another fill at the beginning of the month so I'm still getting used to it. I used to read some of your posts and couldn't understand why you were eating such little portions. Now I understand with my new fill, I really understand. I'm trying hard to listen to my body again on when I'm comfortably full and not taking that last bit just because it’s still on the plate. I will try in the next few weeks to start posting again. I need to post, I need to share, I need all of you! -
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I know that you need/must do this to keep yourself on track.
Breath, you will start losing again, let me help.
Melia/SanDiegoUbermom
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dankatcole,
Let's talk. When I was banded in 7/06 I felt that I was doing good and walked away from help and support.
I gained some back, 6 pounds in 18 months. I guess you could say it wasn?t bad but I also wasn?t losing.
I started in April of this year to find support and that?s where I found this website. I also use another site to monitor my food; myfitnesspal.com
I can monitor my measurements, exercise and my food. When I started back in ?06 looking for a website to do all that, it wasn?t there. I found that I was entering more and more of the food items and there wasn?t a way to work in my exercise.
Because it was too much of a hassle I stopped monitoring everything and I think that was the start of my down fall.
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This has been a long road. I started in 7/06 at 225. I was doing well and thought I could do it on my own. I stepped away from support, follow ups and chat blogs. It took me 3 years to come back and find my say. I’ve been working on this for the past 6months. I’ve been able to drop 25 pounds and 36.5 inches. ZUMBA IS SO MUCH FUN!! I have learned that if I exercise, complete a daily journal, drink at least 64 oz of liquid a day, weigh daily (really try not to do that one, but you know how it goes when you’re on a diet) or weekly, and measure; I can do this…stay on track…I can smile again and be proud of what I’m doing. The standing goal for life is to keep up w/my life change once I meet my weight goal of 145. On each diet that I’ve done (and I’ve done a lot), I’ve never thought about “what to do at the end when I reach my goal”. I always went back to the way things were. And then I would gain it all back and more…I don’t want this! I’ve gone from a 22 to a 16 in pants …I don’t want that again! I’ve dropped over 30 inches…I don’t want it back! I have a matinee coming up soon. I’ve had this dress in my closet for 3 years, just waiting till the day I could wear it. I put it on and guess what? IT WAS TOO BIG! I went over to my mom’s house and found some clothes there. I found out that I now wear a size 16! I haven’t seen a 16 in YEARS! It felt so good; it put a skip in my step all day long. I’m so happy to be on the journey to a new life!
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Thanks renebeau & BG for responding. I'm trying to save up money to go shopping!! I think I'll hit up the Thrift Stores first knowing that I'll be getting smaller soon! I've been slowly getting rid of those clothes too! Have a great day!
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84 POUNDS!!! Way to go! Don't beat yourself up. Instead give yourself permission to have it but make a date. Mark you calendar for one day a month that you can have that candy or meal that you love to eat but might not be to good for you. If you dwell on it to much you will not want to work through this. You may end up hating the band and that won't be good. When I go to a fast food joint, like McDonalds, I'll have one of their grilled wraps and fries. I will pick out 10 fries and toss the rest. I don't go there all the time but when I do, I have the upper hand not the food! Head games...they suck but it's a part of life and our new life change that we need to get hold of. You can do it, you know about it, your not hidding it....now do something about it! I'm proud of what you've done! Keep it up!!
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You know what to do, your making it happen. You can do it.
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11/2/09 It's Calling My Name...
SanDiegoUbermom commented on Band_Groupie's blog entry in The Sweet Spot
Oh I know what you mean. We didn't buy any since we weren't home but I told DH that he had to take the kids bags it to work or whatever, just get it out of the house. I had 5 pieces yesterday and I swear it showed up this morning on the scale. Love your pumpkin! Oh by the way...DH forgot the candy..it's sitting here w/me and I can SMELL it. -
I can see the difference in your arms too! Keep it up! -
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This has been a long road. I started in 7/06 at 225. I was doing well and thought I could do it on my own. I stepped away from support, follow ups and chat blogs. It took me 3 years to come back and find my say. I’ve been working on this for the past 6months. I’ve been able to drop 25 pounds and 36.5 inches. ZUMBA IS SO MUCH FUN!! I have learned that if I exercise, complete a daily journal, drink at least 64 oz of liquid a day, weigh daily (really try not to do that one, but you know how it goes when you’re on a diet) or weekly, and measure; I can do this…stay on track…I can smile again and be proud of what I’m doing. The standing goal for life is to keep up w/my life change once I meet my weight goal of 145. On each diet that I’ve done (and I’ve done a lot), I’ve never thought about “what to do at the end when I reach my goal”. I always went back to the way things were. And then I would gain it all back and more…I don’t want this! I’ve gone from a 22 to a 16 in pants …I don’t want that again! I’ve dropped over 30 inches…I don’t want it back! I have a matinee coming up soon. I’ve had this dress in my closet for 3 years, just waiting till the day I could wear it. I put it on and guess what? IT WAS TOO BIG! I went over to my mom’s house and found some clothes there. I found out that I now wear a size 16! I haven’t seen a 16 in YEARS! It felt so good; it put a skip in my step all day long. I’m so happy to be on the journey to a new life!
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I've been doing the 10 pounds goals this time around too! I love it, I'm so excited when I reach it!! I've lost close to 25 pounds since April (that's when I got back on track) and am so proud of myself. I didn't think I would do this well so quickly. (that's what...4 #'s a month?) I do have a fill appointment next week and I'm going to ask for 1/4cc more. I feel that I'm eating a bit to much lately. My ultimite goal is 145 and I'm about 35 pounds away from that goal! I try not to think about that ultimite goal to much, but focus on the 10 pounds at a time.
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They are right...just watch what you eat, do it slow and just not all the time. Once you are banded, also remember not to drink while eating. Yes there may be times you need something but usually not. When I go out to eat, I ask for a coffee cup of water or a kid’s cup. This will stop them from asking “are you sure I can’t get you something to drink” or just in case I need a sip I have it there. Set a date or time during the month when you reward yourself. I eat whatever I want. I just watch how much, how often and always, always eat it slowly. I too eat bread, tortillas, rice etc.. If you want those chips, have them but take out a handful from the basket for yourself and that's your portion. I do this w/French fries. 10 is my limit and I either toss the rest or give them to the kids. But I’m not beating myself up for having “bad food”, I given myself permission, dealt w/the portion size and enjoyed. There will always be that head game out there that we need to deal with and the more we deal with it the easier it will be to move on and we win the game of life…Our new life! It's a life change as you know and we all work on it ONE DAY AT A TIME. Good luck on your journey.
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WOW! Met a goal I really didn't know I had.....
SanDiegoUbermom commented on angelamfajardo's blog entry in Blog 66254
Way to go!! I've noticed that I can do it w/out having to pull my leg over and I can do it w/the other leg too! It's always been hard to do it w/my left leg. lol -
Last Monday I was told my oldest DS had the Swine Flu (SF). I have four kids and thank GOD only one had it. I can tell you I lost a lot of sleep for a few days. But we were lucky, he had a mild case. He had been feeling sick the week prior, worse over the weekend and by Monday after going to Urgent Care (We went because we had been in contact w/someone who had been tested postitive the Friday prior, got a phone call that let us know). There was a close call w/strep too. He had white bumps on his tonsils too. It came back negitive so at least I had one thing off of my list to worry about. They did a SF rapid test on 3 of four of my kids and only one was positive but we still needed to have the lab follow up done for the next day. It was a long day, waiting for that phone call to tell me the results. It came late in the day (of course) and all was the same from the night before at Urgent Care. Only one had SF and the rest had cold symptoms...ear infections, water behind both ears and swollen limph nodes. Because my DS did not have a high grade fever we did not receive the medicine Tamiflu (sp?) to fight it, we were told to use over the counter meds. I am happy to say that he is on the mend, he went to school that Wednesday and only missed one day of school. His fever was gone by that evening and was fever clear for 24 hours. He had residual muscle aches from all the sneezing and mild headaches but as of today is his back to normal! I am now trying to get back into the right eatting habits again. I was eating what I could, when I could. I hope you and yours are safe during this difficute flu time. PLEASE REMEMBER TO WASH YOUR HANDS, KEEP SOME HAND SANITIZER NEAR OR WITH YOU! IF YOU OR A FAMILY MEMBER IS SICK ...PLEASE, PLEASE STAY AT HOME.