All This Free Time! What to do?!

[charlygirl08 0]

Hi,

I'm Charly from St. Louis, Missouri USA. I was banded on Dec. 10, 2007 and have lost 30lbs. I LOVE MY BAND!!! This is a great board. Thanks to whoever started this.

And since I'm already posting this, I thought I'd add something else, because I think it applies to our age group.

Okay, this may seem crazy for some of ya'll who have hectic lives, but I'm in the VERY SMALL percentage that has a LOT of free time--A LOT!! I praise God that he has blessed me with a wonderful Monday-Friday 9-5 job (no overtime required unless voluntary, and then I am paid time n' half). I have no kids (but, 2 dogs) and no hobbies. I come home and fix a homemade meal EVERY NIGHT and I still have 4-5 hours with nothing to do but watch TV. I wanted to explain myself before I go on. So, I'm starting to eat little things here and there because I'm so bored. I exercise during my lunch hour at the gym in my building because I like the way it makes me feel for the later part of my day. I've been applying for part time jobs to keep me busy and help out with bills. I think I'm going insane with all this free time! I just needed to "vent" about this. If anyone has any suggestions, please share!!

[Missy0224 6]

Hi,

I'm Charly from St. Louis, Missouri USA. I was banded on Dec. 10, 2007 and have lost 30lbs. I LOVE MY BAND!!! This is a great board. Thanks to whoever started this.

And since I'm already posting this, I thought I'd add something else, because I think it applies to our age group.

Okay, this may seem crazy for some of ya'll who have hectic lives, but I'm in the VERY SMALL percentage that has a LOT of free time--A LOT!! I praise God that he has blessed me with a wonderful Monday-Friday 9-5 job (no overtime required unless voluntary, and then I am paid time n' half). I have no kids (but, 2 dogs) and no hobbies. I come home and fix a homemade meal EVERY NIGHT and I still have 4-5 hours with nothing to do but watch TV. I wanted to explain myself before I go on. So, I'm starting to eat little things here and there because I'm so bored. I exercise during my lunch hour at the gym in my building because I like the way it makes me feel for the later part of my day. I've been applying for part time jobs to keep me busy and help out with bills. I think I'm going insane with all this free time! I just needed to "vent" about this. If anyone has any suggestions, please share!!

Hey Charly, congrats on your success thus far. I couldn't be happier about what Lapband has done for me both physically and mentally. Why don't you pick up a hobby? I've been reading a very good book that I borrowed from a friend that Khalia Ali wrote about her journey with Lapband. I really enjoy reading Lapband books especially from people who actually have been though it, not doctors. I'm sure a lot of people would kill to have too much time :rolleyes2:

I hope this helps and best of luck to you!

[sfeiner 2]

You might try volunteering somewhere.

[ellebrookes 1]

go for walks. recruit pals to walk with you. anything that gets you on your feet and moving your ass is a great way to fill the time.

I work full time, go to school full time and still find myself with extra hours in the day. I bought an elliptical and put it right in front of the tv so i can only watch if i am working out.

good luck and congrats on the 30

[Guest BikiniBeachy]

Missy, congratulations on your losses. I'm watching it go up and up everytime I see your posts!

[Miss Michelle 1]

Hey Charly, congrats on your success thus far. I couldn't be happier about what Lap Band has done for me both physically and mentally. Why don't you pick up a hobby? I've been reading a very good book that I borrowed from a friend that Khalia Ali wrote about her journey with Lapband. I really enjoy reading Lapband books especially from people who actually have been though it, not doctors. I'm sure a lot of people would kill to have too much time :crying:

I hope this helps and best of luck to you!

Hey! My surgeon, Dr. Fielding co-wrote that book! :biggrin2: He had the band himself years ago in Australia before it was FDA approved for the U.S. He did Khaliahs surgery and its so funny you mention it because I just got my surgery date yesterday and ordered that book online today!

[georgia girl 35]

Hi,

I'm Charly from St. Louis, Missouri USA. I was banded on Dec. 10, 2007 and have lost 30lbs. I LOVE MY BAND!!! This is a great board. Thanks to whoever started this.

And since I'm already posting this, I thought I'd add something else, because I think it applies to our age group.

Okay, this may seem crazy for some of ya'll who have hectic lives, but I'm in the VERY SMALL percentage that has a LOT of free time--A LOT!! I praise God that he has blessed me with a wonderful Monday-Friday 9-5 job (no overtime required unless voluntary, and then I am paid time n' half). I have no kids (but, 2 dogs) and no hobbies. I come home and fix a homemade meal EVERY NIGHT and I still have 4-5 hours with nothing to do but watch TV. I wanted to explain myself before I go on. So, I'm starting to eat little things here and there because I'm so bored. I exercise during my lunch hour at the gym in my building because I like the way it makes me feel for the later part of my day. I've been applying for part time jobs to keep me busy and help out with bills. I think I'm going insane with all this free time! I just needed to "vent" about this. If anyone has any suggestions, please share!!

Why don't you try picking up a hobby? Have you ever thought about taking a night class somewhere, like a hobby-type class, such as photography, a cooking class (not implying you can't already cook), or an art class?

I have dabbled with painting and some day I would love to take an art class. Cooking is the same, I love to cook and would love to learn more about it.

Or, you could just spend all your free time on here like me :rolleyes2:

[Angelyco 0]

Since you have 2 dogs, I'm assuming you are a dog person in general, so maybe look into volunteering at an animal shelter? I wish I had time to volunteer at one myself, but the one by me is only open when I'm already at work.