Any one in NW WA

[kiki-w 0]

hey...i just found this site & thought i'd join in:) i live in puyallup and was banded 8.1.07 with dr. srikanth at st. francis. i feel like i've had a really slow beginning (only lost ~ 25 lbs so far) and would love to hear your thoughts!

[Wenjea 1]

kiki -Sounds like you are doing fine with the weight loss. Make sure you are eating enough that your body doesn't think it is being starved, it will adjust your metabolism to calories consumed so be sure you are eating at least 1000 calories per day. Have you had any fills yet?

[kiki-w 0]

wenjea...i've already had 3...and i'm supposed to have one on monday. that brings up a good question, actually. this last fill has been so random for me...some days i can eat a whole chicken breast & veggies...and other days i can't even get a smoothie down. do you think i should even have another fill? (any opinions are totally welcome)

[Wenjea 1]

KiKi - I'm not having one for awhile because last time I was so tight that getting food down that wasn't liquid was impossible without PBing after the first couple of bites. I am just getting to the place where I feel like I can eat in the evening. The nutritionist was explaining how you can cause your weight loss to slow down or stop if you don't keep your calories up. Try keeping track of eveything you eat and add up the calories, try to keep between 1000 - 1200 per day. Any less and you will quit losing. I'm really trying to eat more food and more variety everyday.

[dawneb 0]

Hello everyone,

Just got back on Sunday from our two week vacation. We had a fabulous time. Started out in Yuma AZ to visit my DH's parents. They kept the kids for 4 days while we took a Mexican cruise then met up with us in San Diego. We took the kids to Sea World - fantastic!!! We all had such a great time.

I actually lost a pound on vacation too which surprised me. I did work out every day though so I'm sure that helped. I was very impressed with the cruise. They had a lot of sugar free choices.

Now I'm totally lost - when is the next support group meeting?

RIAHG - it's your day tomorrow!!!!!! I'm so excited for you. This will be the best thing that you've ever done for yourself -it was for me anyway. NO REGRETS!!! I'll be praying for you. Let me know if you need anything.

Dawn

[sue11 0]

Dawn...

Welcome back, sounds like a fantastic trip. What a perfect combo, time with the family and some special time with DH. We're cruising next month, glad to hear abouth the SF choices, hope ours is the same. I've heard that they are starting to offer more ane more healthy choices. You did great to come back down a pound!

Support group meets on the 17th (3rd Monday only)

I'd really like to get something informal going on that 1st Monday, maybe a Walk night or a Soup night. I miss everybody!

[sue11 0]

NSV...

I was making a purchase at the fabric store and the cashier looked at the picture on my credit card (it's a small little picture, less than 1") she looked at the picture and me several times then said "you need to get a new picture on your card, that doesn't look at all like you, you've lost a lot." TeeHeeHee

[dawneb 0]

Everybody say prayers for Riahg today. She's having her surgery at St. Francis with Dr. Srikanth. She's a little nervous (like all of us were) but very excited and ready to start her new life. Sending up a prayer for you right now Riah. Luv you girl. See you in band land!!!!

Dawn

[Jamesmartin 0]

I live in Buiren and I was banded yesterday. I am a bit sore but I am recovering just fine. I am able to walk, sit and sip on my protien shake. I am a little gassy right now, I mean the burps that is. But, I think that is to be expected.

[sue11 0]

Welcome James...

CONGRATS!

Great pro-op start on your weightloss.

Be glad you're burping well, it's a good thing. Glad you're doing well, just take a little time, don't push it and you'll feel great soon!

Today is the 2nd day of the rest of your life

Sue

[singandsew 0]

OK I am sooooo baaad! Dave is going out of town for 2 weeks starting this coming Sunday......sooooo.....I put on a little black dress and had Bec take some fun pics that I'm going to frame and stick in his suitcase.....so he can miss me realllly baaad......

I know I'm still a little cow-like, but I'm looking pretty darn good.....except when standing next to a skinny person at the mall in front of a mirror at the checkout.....(yes, it happened to me.....)So here's one for ya alll......

Mer

[Jamesmartin 0]

So, I went out and I purchased a new scale at bed bath and beyond. It has all the bells and wisles on it. tells me my BMI, hydration, bone mass along with my weight. Well, My last weigh in at Virginia Mason was on Thursday November 29th and I weighed in at 362.3, with all my cloths on. Well, I weighed my self today (2 day's post op and in my birthday suite) I am now 343.5. Its been almost 3 years since I have be under 350. Total weight I have lost is 44.5 lbs from 8 months ago. YEA!.

[singandsew 0]

WAAAAAY to go, James!!!! Keep it up! It's all worth it!

Merrillee

[Jamesmartin 0]

are you looking good in that black dress, your hubby is a lucky one!

[singandsew 0]

Thanks, James.....He's REALLY happy I'm not going to die young! I WAS on big time insulin, diabetic pills, 2 blood pressure medications, cholesterol meds, and so on.....Off just about everything now! And I'm sooooo grateful to God that I was able to do this.

Merrillee

ps. Here's a before pi....be SCARED....