jaxmom

"It's a beautiful day.... Don't let it get away" Beautiful Day by U2. Always makes me smile. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have a Jawbone Up and I LOVE it. I've worn a lot of other trackers (Fitbit, Nike, garmin) and I just love the interface. I also have an Apple Watch that tracks for me but I still wear the Jawbone. My favorite feature is the alarm that you can set to remind you to move. I have mine set for every 15 minutes. If I'm still for that amount of time my band gently vibrates and that's my cue to get up and move! It's very easy to add and track food and specific types of exercise. The sleep tracking part has really helped me- I was sleepwalking and my band showed a pattern of what time I was getting up and for how long. Now if I can only figure out where I have been going all those nights... Best of luck! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wow you are still pushing this article, huh? The members here are intelligent people. If people chose to read the attachment they will. No need to plaster it all over the thread. I guess you won't accept what most members are saying: Do what is best for you. Everyone has a different relationship with the scale. End of story move on. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You look so happy and healthy. Good for you. Keep smiling!!!! :) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Oh another bonus of being able to move faster... These guys seem to pop up a lot. That's south Florida for you! Oh and that whole thing about "they are more afraid of us than we are of them" is a LIE. This big guy enjoyed having his picture taken. I think he's posing. He definitely didn't move! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hooray!!! I'm back on my bike and it feels awesome!! I rode around for 3 hours today in the Miami Heat and humidity and am alive to post it! There are millions of mangos down here and I have become a pro at "accidentally" dropping my hat in people's yards (the best ones are always there) and when i retrieve my hat there is always a mango or two in it. It's magic I'm telling you! I'm so glad I had this surgery. What a gift to my knees and my overall well being. Hope everyone else is having a similar journey with their favorite sport and fruit. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Mine isn't proper. She's ancient and but I love her. Her name is Princess Otter and we have been so many places together I can't let go. Kayaking is awesome- there is something very therapeutic about bobbing around, watching the world float by. I'm pretty sure these guys were laughing at me doing absolutely nothing in their backyard. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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So today I put my kayak in. I paddled through mangroves and popped out in Biscayne Bay. I floated, ate my hummus and read Dave Barry. It was heaven. It's something I've been looking forward to all winter and felt awesome now that I'm down a few pounds. I will have to pick up a seat cushion though because ouch!! Some of my padding is apparently gone! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ok ladies I found something that helps in the meantime- it's a root spray by Rita Hazen I think? I'm only 44 but have been gray for years and have to touch up my roots every few weeks (actually my hubby does it but I'm not allowed to ever tell anyone so shhhhhh). The root spray bonds to hair and doesn't budge. I put it in when hair is damp and covers my "sparkles". The bonus is it makes my hair look thicker on top! There is a root powder I got at Target that works just as well. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi there! I had my band for 6 years before it broke. I was upset but my doctor assured me it was no problem- he would remove the band and create a sleeve. His did it in one procedure and I love the sleeve. I had a super quick recovery and have more energy and enthusiasm than I have had in years. If you have any specific questions just ask! You can always PM me if you prefer. Good luck and take care. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Woah. You know the guy was born in NY and lived in Florida most of his life, right? What a horrible, dangerous statement to make. I also noticed you quote Einstein EVERY TIME YOU POST. How ironic you feel the way you do about people coming into our country when the man you respect was a Jewish man born in Germany. What if we had blocked HIM from coming to the states??? Your attitude makes me physically ill. And keep your voting suggestions to yourself. Not necessary on this forum, period. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I don't know about the surgery timeline for you but staying hydrated is important. At first it it's a bit tough but you get used to sipping all day pretty quickly. Some people have suggested setting timers on your phone to remind you to hydrate or setting up cups as a visual cue. Yes your stomach is much smaller but Water passes right through no problem (after the initial swelling goes down). As for drinking during meals it's a no no. You want to eat dense Protein to give you a "full" feeling and drinking washes the food away. It can also be considered "cheating your sleeve". I had a hard time with not drinking during meals at first (I love Unsweet iced tea) and solved problem by not putting my glass on the table. Easy peasy. I hope your surgery date comes through quickly. I had a super quick recovery and was ready (I still am!) to take on the world with energy and enthusiasm. If you have any other questions just ask! :) Keep us posted and take care. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Eww, mango. I don't know if I can deal with that one... What????? Don't like mango?? But how? Huh? You are so cool I automatically thought we could be mango buddies.../ maybe sisters? It's all so crazy! I guess we are a certain kind of folk.... Huh... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

From what da hub interrogated the nice clerk about (at my instance because I was busy cramming mango in the cart) till its gone! So everyone please, stop the banter, the bad talk, the arguing and GO BUY MANGO!!!! I do not work for Trader Joes. Actually, I'm looking for a jobby job. I want to be the person who names nail polish. Groovy Green, Summer in Siesta Key, Lilacs in Lamont, I'm an endless font of possibilities! Please contact of you have an opening. (Btw.... Shhhhhhhh....... Those weren't my best name ideas .... But I'm drinking w-I-n-e and may be off my rocking naming game shhhhhhhhhhhh) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App