Ariel

I'm getting my BSN. I'm in my junior year so I still have a little way to go. I just started my first clincal this sept. It's on a vascular floor and I Know for sure that i don't want to do that type of nursing now. I think I want to do pedi. Hey Kay, I took a break from the boards because I was just so busy, but I'm back now. =) You have done so great with the weightloss! Way to go!

Yup. At times I feel just as big, if not bigger than I did when I was at my biggest. It drives my friend nuts but I can't help it.

faith are you a doctor or a nurse? I'm a nursing student, can I join the fun?

I lost in my thighs first, my stomach is the slowest area for me. I have now lost 50lbs and I am down 4 sizes and the only ppl that say anything are family! It drives me nuts.

Hey guys, I did my 3rd run today. It went good, I actually wanted to keep running when he said it was time to walk. I'm so proud of myself not only for doing the first week but also for getting over my fear of running on the treadmill!! It turns out that I don't go flying off the end. Daddy- Thats such a great NSV, one I think we can all share. cambra- hopefully your hips will feel better soon. Do you have good shoes? trystelle- I know I don't want to skip days either, but I'm trying to start slow and stick with the program because I don't want to overwork myself at the start. I am thinking of running every other day rather than 3x a week thou. What do you think? Karen G- no port pain here, the only pain that i had today was that my pants kept sliping down! Not much of a pain but it sure was annoying. JS- I'm sure you will be able to get back in the swing of things in no time at all. Losing- good job with your 2nd day... but what are you doing on this website while your at work j/k:p

Ok guys i just did my second workout. It was great. I was able to do all the run intervals. The new shoes made such a big differance. With my old shoes, when i was finshed the first time my heels hurt so bad this time they are great. I feel like I could go again. Karen G- do it with your brother, it will gove you something to work for. If you have to walk at some point there is no shame in that.

Running shoes are expensive!! I was able to get my shoes for $80 by going to the factory outlet store, instead of the normal $120. If you have an outlet near you, it may be worth the drive.

No sore butt, but sore legs. I just bought a new pair of running shoes New balance 1061. They seem really comfortable so hopefully they will help. I want to prevent as many injuries as possible so I made an investment in a good pair of shoes. How is it going with everyone else?

So I went for my first run today. It went alot better than I had thought. I was able to run for 6 out of the 8 run intervals which I thought was ok for my first time. The only thing that is weird is that I produce ALOT of spit when i run. Like so much that I couldn't even swallow, I had to spit and run. It was crazy. Did anyone else come across this. I was running outside and it was cold, maybe that was what did it? What do you think. I'm sooo excited about this you guys, thanks for getting me off the couch.

I'm gonna join you guys. My ultimate goal is to run a marathon by may 2009. I think this would be a good start.

Well it can range from a few hours to a few days. I ended up with a stomach virus so I had to stay for 5 days. Just my luck stomach virus and surgery in one swoop.

I was in no pain just really tired. For the rest of the day I was in and out of sleep.

I just tried the moringstar chick patties and they are soooooooo good! It's schoking that its not real chicken. It's made out of soy and veggies. It's so yummy i suggest that everyone goes out and gets some right now. They are that good.

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Goal......To Go alwayscurious........245......................245. .............212..............33 Amelia40...............270.................... 270................240..............30 areellady...............232....................228 ...............212.................16 argon..................162..................161.2. .............142...............19.2 Ariel....................207...................... 199 ..............182...............17 aussie_jode...........212......................212 .................190...............22 BabygotBack..........164.....................164. ...............145...............19 Babygrl1234...........215......................210 ................190...............20 Becky42................253.....................251 .5.................220............31.5 bekafina.................225.....................2 25.................199.............26 Cherrybomb...........311....................306 ..............291................15 chickatee..............203.....................201 .................175..............26 chocolate_snaps....344......................342... ..........299.................43 Chris_NJ................284....................272 ................250................22 dacer123...............243....................243. ..............223................20 Denise...................170....................17 0...............155................15 Denise..................244.....................24 4..................220............24 Desertbunnee.........232....................207. .............180.................27 DonnaD................185......................185 ..............170..............15 eclipse..................215.....................2 12... ..............199.............16 faithmd................303.....................303 ............ 283...............16.7 glindab................ 277....................275...... ........250....... .......25 gonnabfree............231..................231. .................205................26 Guinessgirl77..........241.....................241 ...................210.............31 gweniper................253...................247. ...............223................30 hf2havefun...........240......................240. ..............210..............30 ihadenuf................216....................216 ...................190.............26 jadrad7.................224.....................22 4.................200..............24 jazzystouch...........246......................246 ...............220...............26 Jeni85..................237....................237 .. .............207................30 josiebies...............188......................1 88...............165...............23 JulieNYC................155.....................14 9.................136..............13 Kaelin's G-Ma.........272......................272........... ......220.............52 KarenG................. 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At my doctors office they have us take off our shoes, so don't plan on the shoes. But def. but heavy stuff in your pockets. I would def. gain 20 lbs in order to get my band but thats just me.

My signal that I am too hungry is pain left shoulder. That I'm getting full is my nose running.

I love the frozen mac and cheese. If I'm really tight it usually goes down fine. You can try lean cusine or smartones.

I love my doctor soo much. She is Dr. Ashley Vernon at Brigham and Womens hospital. I checked out all the major Boston hospitals and they all require around a $500 fee that insurance does not cover. I think its a scam but I needed this surgery so I had to pay up. Goodluck.

Well for me, I don't want any one to know that I had WLS. With bypass that is impossible, you just lose too fast. But with the band it slow so it looks like you are just dieting.

I'm not sure if they did or not. At first I thought that they haden't because I was not taken to a scale but the next day the nurse came into my room and was playing with the controls on my bed and told me my weight. Now pre- op a nurse was playing with the controls on my bed, so i imagine she got my weight and just never told me. Sorry that was long and drawn out.

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I do not take anything. If the diet pills work I would not have needed to be banded in the first place.

I have no problems. Hard Boiled is my favorite way to eat them.

They have good BBQ Chicken pizza and i love the sweedish meatballs.

I think you have to go see the surgon or at the very least your PCP. It really sounds like something serious could be going on. Please go see your doctor.