Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum - Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

Hola, Senoritas!!

Just got back from Puerto Vallarta...lots of sun and humidity!

Since there are a thousand pages of blog here to catch up on, thought I would write first and read later.

Had a great time down south, except without giving specifics I had the most humiliating experience due to my weak ankles and bad knee (both obesity related frailties). I wanted to die from embarrassment. felt like getting on a plane and coming home. this is the first trip in my life where my activities were so limited because of my weight. i missed being able to access this site and get the emotional support I needed at the time. the tears just burned in my eyes.

what the incident has done besides making my heart ache, is steel my resolution to make this surgery a total success. i don't care what i have to do, have to sacrifice, have to face....my life WILL change.

Thanks to the kind words and attitude of those of you on this site, I know I can do it.

Deb, I'm glad you're back and safe! We missed you!

I think that just before my surgery, things seemed much worse with my obesity limitations. I remember thinking, one more day, just one more day of this struggle!

Keep the Faith! Your on your way to a better life!

Hugs,

dee~

[ShelbiCallie 0]

My sister is a flight attendant with SWA and I can tell you this is true. When she told me a story about a fat person on the plane who was taking up some of the next person's seat... and went on to discribe somewhat of a similar story I let her finish and then said, "Okay, on behalf of all of the obese people in America, fuck you."

You are SO my hero.

[ShelbiCallie 0]

.... this is the first trip in my life where my activities were so limited because of my weight....

And you know what? Deb, that was the LAST trip in your life where your activities will be limited because of weight. Next trip you will be lighter, healthier, happier. You are making those first steps towards that now; your August re-birthday will be here before you know it!!

[minidriver 0]

And you know what? Deb, that was the LAST trip in your life where your activities will be limited because of weight. Next trip you will be lighter, healthier, happier. You are making those first steps towards that now; your August re-birthday will be here before you know it!!

Well said, Shelbie. What a great way to think about it.

[adorkbl 156]

This was in another post...but thought it was good. I printed one for my fridge and one for the car!

Foods High in Protein

Shortcut: An ounce of meat or fish has approximately 7 grams of Protein.< /strong> Beef

• Hamburger patty, 4 oz – 28 grams protein
  
• Steak, 6 oz – 42 grams
  
• Most cuts of beef – 7 grams of protein per ounce
  

Chicken

• Chicken breast, 3.5 oz - 30 grams protein
  
• Chicken thigh – 10 grams (for average size)
  
• Drumstick – 11 grams
  
• Wing – 6 grams
  
• Chicken meat, cooked, 4 oz – 35 grams
  

Fish

• Most fish fillets or steaks are about 22 grams of protein for 3 ½ oz (100 grams) of cooked fish, or 6 grams per ounce
  
• Tuna, 6 oz can - 40 grams of protein
  

Pork

• Pork chop, average - 22 grams protein
  
• Pork loin or tenderloin, 4 oz – 29 grams
  
• Ham, 3 oz serving – 19 grams
  
• Ground pork, 1 oz raw – 5 grams; 3 oz cooked – 22 grams
  
• Bacon, 1 slice – 3 grams
  
• Canadian-style bacon (back bacon), slice – 5 – 6 grams
  

Eggs and Dairy

• Egg, large - 6 grams protein
  
• Milk, 1 cup - 8 grams
  
• Cottage cheese, ½ cup - 15 grams
  
• Yogurt, 1 cup – usually 8-12 grams, check label
  
• Soft cheeses (Mozzarella, Brie, Camembert) – 6 grams per oz
  
• Medium cheeses (Cheddar, Swiss) – 7 or 8 grams per oz
  
• Hard cheeses (Parmesan) – 10 grams per oz
  

Beans (including soy)

• Tofu, ½ cup 20 grams protein
  
• Tofu, 1 oz, 2.3 grams
  
• Soy milk, 1 cup - 6 -10 grams
  
• Most Beans (black, pinto, lentils, etc) about 7-10 grams protein per half cup of cooked beans
  
• Soy beans, ½ cup cooked – 14 grams protein
  
• Split peas, ½ cup cooked – 8 grams
  

Nuts and Seeds

• Peanut butter, 2 Tablespoons - 8 grams protein
  
• Almonds, ¼ cup – 8 grams
  
• Peanuts, ¼ cup – 9 grams
  
• Cashews, ¼ cup – 5 grams
  
• Pecans, ¼ cup – 2.5 grams
  
• Sunflower seeds, ¼ cup – 6 grams
  
• Pumpkin seeds, ¼ cup – 19 grams
  
• Flax seeds – ¼ cup – 8 grams
  

Thanks so much for posting this. I am going to print it off for my fridge! =)

I got a call from my PCP today for my US results. I was sleeping though since I work midnights. Grrr. So hopefully the office is open tomorrow. Still feeling good though! =)

Edited June 28, 2008 by adorKable

[ShelbiCallie 0]

Down 1 pound!

Not much, but I'll take it!

Dee,

I just wanted to say thanks for starting this 10-week challenge. It has kept me on track (for the most part :tt2:) and kept me accountable. Knowing that I was expected to weigh myself and document it here has helped me through some tough situations where I would made a terrible choice in the past. You are the best, bandito friend!

PS

Aren't you proud of me for keeping my hands to myself as we have all these new folks join us on the bench?

[adorkbl 156]

Here is another nice chart to help with Protein information. Also gives calories. I found it HERE.

I made it into a word file and attached it. Love this chart. =)

Edited June 28, 2008 by adorKable
added attachment

[Mal 0]

Deb~Welcome Home! I remember many moments before deciding on the surgery that were hard to face. I also realize that I would have continued to gain and would have become more and more miserable. One point for me was that I broke a chair at my FIL's wake! In front of many people I didn't even know. That is behind me and I try to forget all those awful embarasing moments. You will succeed with the band, you will feel much better about yourself and your life will be how you imagined! Hang in there sweetie, we are all here for ya', for the good and the not so good.

Adorkable~Thanks for postong the chart, I printed that one too.

Saturday weigh in...up 1.0...can I blame Tom from the office because I don't get TOM anymore?? Okay, I take the blame, I made some bad food choices and in need of a fill. In despreration I did measure and I lost inches.

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

Bandito Goal --1st week-2nd week-3rd Week-4th week-5th week

Dee = 20lbs +4.6lbs-7.0lbs-1.0lb+0.0+4.2lbs:biggrin:

Bookholder = 15lbs+0.0+0.0-1.0:wub:(14.0)

Brandy = 25lbs-4.5-5.7lbs+2.0-1.0-1.0:biggrin:

Woofay = 15lbs+4.0lbs-4.0lbs+1.0:wub:(15.0)

Mal = 15lbs +0.0-2.8lbs-2.0lbs-1.4lbs+1.0lbs:biggrin:

LA = 23lbs+1.0lb-1.0lb-3.0-1.0-2.0:biggrin:

Marcy = 15lbs+0.0-5.0lbs+1.5lbs-0.5-1.0:biggrin:

Lapdancer = 20lbs +4.0lbs-5.4lbs-1.7lbs+0.0-3.0:biggrin:

Shelbi = 20lbs -2.6+2.0-2.5lbs-3.0lbs-1.0lbs:biggrin:

Amieru = 20lbs-2lbs-5.0lbs+2.0-5.0-1.0:biggrin:

Sidann = 20lbs-4.5lbs+1.5lbs-3.0lbs-3.0lbs:biggrin:

Lifesaver = 20lbs-1.0lb-1.5lbs-2.0+1.0-4.0:biggrin:

John T = 15lbs-2.0lbs+0.0lbs+0.0-3.0:laugh:

bahotmamma = 20 lbs -1.5lbs-1.0lbs-2.0-4:biggrin:

Munchkin=---------------------------0.0+0.0:biggrin:

Week One Losses 18.1lbs (6.8%)

Week Two Losses 24.8lbs (10.2%)

Week Three Losses 18.2lbs

Week Four Losses

Week Five Lossses :tt2:

Please pardon me if I haven't update from Week 4 all of the weigh ins. I'll go back and get them done today.

Edited June 29, 2008 by Tied2BFit
Updates

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

Amen Mini!! When I flew back from Florida last summer there was the MOST obnoxious chick sitting across from me, loudly blathering on her cell phone during boarding about all the drinking her and her friends did, and how drunk they got, and her sexual encounters....she was dressed like a prostitute too...bet they didn't charge her extra for making us all listen to her obnoxious phone calls!

Munchkin!

Are you sure that wasn't me on the cell phone?

OOPS!

Sexual Encounters? Drunk? Dressed like a 'working girl'?

NOT! Unless she was wearing Purple -Barney the Dino- scrubs!

Only working girl outfit, I own!

[minidriver 0]

Munchkin!

Are you sure that wasn't me on the cell phone?

OOPS!

Sexual Encounters? Drunk? Dressed like a 'working girl'?

NOT! Unless she was wearing Purple -Barney the Dino- scrubs!

Only working girl outfit, I own!

lolololololol :tt2::lol::couch2::couch2:

[minidriver 0]

dee - I'll bet when all that nasty Water comes off your feet and ankles you'll have another of those -7 type weeks.

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

Yeah, I was going to be BIG (no pun intended) about it and say, "I will own those 4lbs" BUT darn it! I won't! My ankles own those 4lbs!

Actually, I was up 10lbs on Thursday, but lost 6 this morning, but am still up 4 since the last time I weighed for the Saturday weigh in. Not counting that truck stop scale! (it actually said I had lost 50lbs!) Damnit, I wish Dr. K had that Truck Stop scale in his office!!!

[minidriver 0]

Yeah, I was going to be BIG (no pun intended) about it and say, "I will own those 4lbs" BUT darn it! I won't! My ankles own those 4lbs!

Actually, I was up 10lbs on Thursday, but lost 6 this morning, but am still up 4 since the last time I weighed for the Saturday weigh in. Not counting that truck stop scale! (it actually said I had lost 50lbs!) Damnit, I wish Dr. K had that Truck Stop scale in his office!!!

Dude . . . .I want one of those magic truck stop scales! I could install it in my living room. that would be fab.

Hell, yeah, your ankles own those 4 lbs. I just don't know how you're able to go to work and be on you feet with such bad edema. I am miserable when my feet and ankles swell. But I'm kinda' wimpy, so . . . .

LA- hope your US turned out okay. Sorry you were sleeping. Thanks for posting that link!

[Lap_dancer 8]

Munchkin!

Are you sure that wasn't me on the cell phone?

OOPS!

Sexual Encounters? Drunk? Dressed like a 'working girl'?

NOT! Unless she was wearing Purple -Barney the Dino- scrubs!

Only working girl outfit, I own!

That was me thirty years ago.

Tied2BFit I think you are on to something. I say we, the obese people of America, demand a surcharge to all exceptional passengers as well. Let's rattle them off shall we?

Screaming children that make our ears bleed.

Dudes that belch and fart because I am pretty sure their stench haze exceeds the boundaries of their seat dimensions.

Leg spreaders. Those hulky muscle folk who have to sit with a yard stick spread as if the massive muscles of their legs cannot contain the normal thigh closure. *on most southern flights

Elbows. I think if someone is using your arm rest that constitutes crossing over into your space so they too need to buy another seat.

Do NFL players have to buy two seats? I'm just askin' is all. I mean many of them do crest 6 ft.

and those shoulders are pretty wide ya know.