Hey 50 & over gang We have a new spot

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

My starting BMI was 55. I played on the internet last evening and found those old charts. According to them, at 5 ft 2 in I shouldn't weight more than 132 ish. That means in their world, I started out 183 pounds overweight. Now, I dont' expect to be 132 pounds, but it was interesting because 60% of that is 110 pounds. That would put me at 205. I want to crash the 200 mark and feel that anything more (or less) is gravy. Ideal target is 160-170. So, I feel that this is all very doable.

You are the same height as me. I never thought I would see 140. I bet you will be surprised. If you exercise regularly, you will be able to lose more than you think.

Orea, Welcome to one of the best threads on this board! We are all very supportive here.

[lynlynkr 0]

Thanks Indigogirl. I too have a 50 year old brain. I will check out the website.

[herghost 1]

I run into this once in a while, I've found that if I drink at least 8 ounces of Fluid before I eat (more usually) that the food stays down better. But remember, no drinking for an hour after!

Small bites, and chew, chew, chew!

Keep up the good work!

Sue Stenzel (who has been gone for a while and am enjoying the discussion once again.)

[DataDeb 0]

So nice to see an over 50 group. I was banded 11/2006 down 91 lbs. Last 6 months has been very slow. I haven't had to have a fill since 11/2007. Thank you for the info on slider food. Seems that maybe my down fall.

[DataDeb 0]

BTW does anyone have acid reflux. I have had it for the past month and not sure why. Since I haven't had a fill in over 8 months it can't be that.

Deb

[IndioGirl55 32]

So nice to see an over 50 group. I was banded 11/2006 down 91 lbs. Last 6 months has been very slow. I haven't had to have a fill since 11/2007. Thank you for the info on slider food. Seems that maybe my down fall.

BTW does anyone have acid reflux. I have had it for the past month and not sure why. Since I haven't had a fill in over 8 months it can't be that.

Deb

Deb

Yep slider foods are very dangerous :wink2: and after a while we can lose track of what we eat - I don't know if you ever tracked your calories but between eating more hard protiens and tracking your food - you maybe able to get back in to the weight lost mode.

Even before the news broke today about keeping a food diary - it is something I have done from day one - I learn this in WW yrs ago. For me it is a good way of keeping track what goes in my mouth - I have a freind who does this when she wants to lose a couple of lbs (she is thin no weight problems) I asked her how she keeps her weight down - well when she gains a few - then she track to get back in to a healthier eating mode.

As for the acid refux - can't help much there I get a little heart burn every now and then even from drinking Water - but if i chew some gum it goes away... Call your doctor would be your best bet..

[luvsrocks 0]

WOW! I've missed alot in the last week!

DENISE - A new Grandbaby and a new Man in your life? I'm so happy for you. A new spin to your journey. That's wonderful.

JANET - You are doing such a wonderful job! Size 4? Look out! Thanks as always for sharing with us. I leave for Minneapolis next week to see my D & SIL. Hope you also have a wonderful trip and that we'll hear all the details.

PHYL - You look so wonderful. Love your posts and sense of humor as always. Are you going to make it for your Lucky Sevens reunion? Sure sounds like fun.

CHRISTINE K - One more week for you. You're going to love your band & I know from your posts you're ready and have educated yourself. My best wishes to you.

OREA - Welcome & congratulations on getting your surgery date. Look forward to hearing about your journey with all of us.

POODLECAMPER - My twin! You're doing so great. You jumped out ahead of me. Congratulations on your success.

BECKN - Congrats on your family wedding. My D got married in March 07 and I too made all the jewelry. 12??? wow I used the pearls & S. crystals too & made 9 necklaces, 14 bracelets everybody had a bracelet!) and one anklet. Loved every minute of it and my beading has saved me more than once.....you know.....diverting my attention from head hunger etc. Hope you enjoy every moment of the wedding day.

I'm following in Denise's steps, I think.....the last 10 weeks I've lost 7 1/2 lbs. Slow, slow, but sure. Swimming/water jogging daily and weights 3 times a week......3 1/2 months straight. yeah! I'm feeling good and strong, so grateful for my band and get to see my Daughter next week.

SOUTHERNGAL - Brenda, where you at? Miss you.

Carol

Hope everyone is having a good week. Thank you for all your posts.

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

Carol, I am coming down there next month. I will be there from 8-20 until 8-30. If I don't hear from you on this thread, I will pm you. I hope we can get together this time!

[luvsrocks 0]

Carol, I am coming down there next month. I will be there from 8-20 until 8-30. If I don't hear from you on this thread, I will pm you. I hope we can get together this time!

Hi Denise! I'd love to see you again. I'll write down the dates & look forward to it. I'll PM you with phone #s just incase you don't have them. I'm so happy for you!

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

Yay! Maybe you can join WasA, Snowbird and I . We are going to have lunch at the Landmark in downtown Mesa. WasA has been telling me about it, then Snowbird suggested it too. Hopefully we could do it on a

Sat. so you could join us. If not, you and I can work something out for whatever is convenient for you!

[IndioGirl55 32]

WOW! I've missed alot in the last week!

JANET - You are doing such a wonderful job! Size 4? Look out! Thanks as always for sharing with us. I leave for Minneapolis next week to see my D & SIL. Hope you also have a wonderful trip and that we'll hear all the details.

I'm following in Denise's steps, I think.....the last 10 weeks I've lost 7 1/2 lbs. Slow, slow, but sure. Swimming/water jogging daily and weights 3 times a week......3 1/2 months straight. yeah! I'm feeling good and strong, so grateful for my band and get to see my Daughter next week.

SOUTHERNGAL - Brenda, where you at? Miss you.

Carol

Hope everyone is having a good week. Thank you for all your posts.

Hey Carol - No I am not a 4 - my trainer thought I was - I am a 6 but I do have one pair of jeans in the closet that say 4 - but they gotta be a large 4.. Yep I am just a big mouth :thumbup: To bad we are missing each other by a week ...

Hi Denise! I'd love to see you again. I'll write down the dates & look forward to it. I'll PM you with phone #s just incase you don't have them. I'm so happy for you!

I'm jealous

[luvsrocks 0]

Yay! Maybe you can join WasA, Snowbird and I . We are going to have lunch at the Landmark in downtown Mesa. WasA has been telling me about it, then Snowbird suggested it too. Hopefully we could do it on a

Sat. so you could join us. If not, you and I can work something out for whatever is convenient for you!

That would be great......weekdays are fine. Last time was just a bad time with work & my Mom being in the hospital. I've heard of the Landmark! Set a date when you can.....I'll be there!

[luvsrocks 0]

Hey Carol - No I am not a 4 - my trainer thought I was - I am a 6 but I do have one pair of jeans in the closet that say 4 - but they gotta be a large 4.. Yep I am just a big mouth To bad we are missing each other by a week ...

OH! A SIX!!! (a 6!!!!!) That is so cool. I think I was bigger than that when I was born! LOL I'm down to 18 jeans from 24s. I'm not even 1/2 way and I feel so good & so thin (you know what I mean..not thin but I can feel my shape) I can't even imagine what I will look or feel like after another 60 or 70 lbs. I'm thinner now, than I've been in 15 years. I'm so grateful.

I'm jealous :thumbup:

I'd love to meet you in person. You're something else. I missed what the trip to Las Vegas was. Did it have something to do with the lapband or was it just a fun trip? I missed a couple weeks and just couldn't get caught up on my reading.

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

I think Janet needs to take a little trip to Arizona. We could all have so much fun!

[gdf18 2]

There was a discussion of food diaries a page back and I just wanted to add that I've kept one pretty much since I went on solids 4 weeks after surgery. I keep listing and calories. I use myfooddiary.com. I realize there are free food diary sites (this one is $9 per month) but it's the one I understand and am comfortable so it's a good investment. The only times I don't track is when I've made a stew or something with so many ingredients that I don't want to spend the time trying to figure it out...especially if I make it up as I go along and no recipe. Also if I'm at someone's house and they make something complex. But I use it 90% of the time, and when I went to the dr for a follow-up today (he didn't think I'd need a second fill for a while so no fill today), he was thrilled. Said I was ahead of the curve on loss- I'm down 45 today! I think writing it down all day helps me get enough fluids, and helps me see where I am going - I do adjust what I eat end of day by how many calories I see. This was unexpected. I never thought I'd count calories after lapband, but it helps me....it really does.

Just thought I'd throw in my experience with this.