Mayo Banditos / Friday Weigh In !!!!

[SpideyMom 1]

WOW, WOW, WOW!!!!! You all are amazing!!!! :w00t: You have all done so well this week! Even you, Rebecca, because you are hanging in there! :thumbup:

And, John, you're the first to get to 100!! We have to have a party for you!!! :party:I hope you don't abandon us once you reach your goal. You started this group and are our inspiration, and we would like to see you continue to check in and give us tips and support. :smile2:

I lost 2 lbs. this week, for a total of 62 lost so far. I'm really happy! I made a change two weeks ago that I believe has really helped me. I started drinking an Unjury Protein Shake every morning for Breakfast. I never am able to eat much in the mornings and therefore, I sometimes skipped breakfast and didn't get enough Protein in for the day. Once I started doing the protein shake every morning, I felt like I had more energy, and I've lost 6 lbs. in the two weeks since I've been doing it. Can't be certain that it is related, but it makes me feel better, so I'm going to keep it up. Just thought I'd pass that along in case anyone else is skipping breakfast because of being too tight in the morning.

[maclynn 0]

Much better this week an overall 2.2 pound loss! I was down to 170.4 yesterday but today weighed 171.4

Last week 173.6

Today 171.4

Edited September 5, 2009 by maclynn
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[less-of-me 2]

I didn't weigh in today, but as of yesterday I am down an additional 2 pounds! That makes a total of 52 pounds lost. I am almost half way there!:sneaky:

[tulsarealtorgb 0]

I gained 2 #'s this week, but it's only because I was taken off of one of my blood pressure meds (the diuretic) and taken down to 1/2 of the other one. I may be completely off of that one by next Thursday if all goes well. My blood pressure is down to low normal and that was one of my biggest reasons for getting banded. Yahoo! Also, I didn't get my fill this week because I'm at the rate my doctor wants. I'm okay with it. I'm still not eating too much. GB

[untfluter 3]

It's interesting that they JUST took you off your diuretic HBP meds... they took me off mine BEFORE my surgery and didn't put me back on because they wanted me to be taking in fluids and not taking something that will take the fluids away... keep up the good work!!

I gained 2 #'s this week, but it's only because I was taken off of one of my blood pressure meds (the diuretic) and taken down to 1/2 of the other one. I may be completely off of that one by next Thursday if all goes well. My blood pressure is down to low normal and that was one of my biggest reasons for getting banded. Yahoo! Also, I didn't get my fill this week because I'm at the rate my doctor wants. I'm okay with it. I'm still not eating too much. GB

[sarahbellzz14-4 1]

O.k. So it's been a while since I last checked in, and I'm maing up for it big time.... went to my doc yesterday, and had to have .6 cc's removed.. Should have went sooner I know but I thought the restriction would "settle" and the PB'ing and vomiting would stop on it's own. So in 6 weeks apparently I lost 5lbs.... Which he wasn't happy with And like I've stated in a few posts has fluctuated up and down. So he took the Fluid out.

Also, the reason for for the unfill, was he did some quick work, and Said I was basically starving, and was in "camel mode" for probably at least 3 weeks. My blood pressure was really low, and I've had a Migraine for 5 days, My Protein levels were also low and my hair has been falling out dramatically for about 3 weeks. So the unfill was neccessary. So with the unfill now, I should be back on track, start losing again, and I have to start drinking the Protein Shakes again to get my levels back up. at least 2 a day for about 4 weeks.

So thats how it's been with me.

[SpideyMom 1]

Hey, Sarah, sorry to hear about your "camel mode" episode. I've never heard it described that way, but it makes sense. I'm glad you have a good doctor who recognized immediately what you need to do. I started adding a Protein Shake every morning about two weeks ago, and it jump-started my weight loss. I'm sure it will with you, also. (My hair is also falling out like crazy!)

Good luck to you, Sarah! Keep your chin up!

[rachieroo 0]

Hey there Banditos!

I weighed in this morning and..........

I lost 2 lbs this week for a total of 57 lbs lost!

I am SO excited and happy to see the scale move after a 2-week lull.

Congrats to all!

Keep up the great work & good luck this week...

[SpideyMom 1]

Congrats, Rachael! You are more than halfway there now!!!

[TR2 0]

Everyone is doing so great!! I had a good week down to 192.5. Losing slowly but surely. 47.5# weight loss so far.

I'm happy!!

[Scorpioqt 1]

hi everyone!!! sounds like everyone is doing fabulous. i havent posted in a couple of weeks...i've been on vacation but i'm back now and ready to start losing more weight!!! :thumbup:

2 weeks ago - 246

this week - 245

lost - 1 lb :thumbup:

happy losing cya guys next week

[sarahbellzz14-4 1]

Hey, Sarah, sorry to hear about your "camel mode" episode. I've never heard it described that way, but it makes sense. I'm glad you have a good doctor who recognized immediately what you need to do. I started adding a Protein Shake every morning about two weeks ago, and it jump-started my weight loss. I'm sure it will with you, also. (My hair is also falling out like crazy!)

Good luck to you, Sarah! Keep your chin up!:thumbup:

it was really scary there for a sec. it feels good to EAT AND NOT BE SICK for the past 2 days. here I thought I was doing soo good, just bucking it up you know? not only am I upping the Protein, I'm incorporating a little fat back into the diet.. the difference now then before my surgery, I KNOW THE DIffERENCE between "good fat", "bad fat" and un-neccessary stay the hell away from it fat!!!!The Protein Shakes I'm drinking have 26 grams of protein, and 3 grams of fat, so Then the rest of the day is low carb/cal, low fat.... except for the raw nuts. but thats good fat!!! He also suggested for the hair problem, GNC has Vitamins for women that help improve hair, nails & skin. So I'm going to look into it. Basically it's b-12 & Omega 3, but I have to find a non-fish based Omega 3 because I'm allergic to Cod, and thats what most of them are made of. So, Ann, there ya go.. GNC :thumbup:

[work_in_progress 0]

Sorry I've been absent for a few weeks, just pure laziness on my part. My weight loss has slowed down the last few weeks and it gets discouraging. Spidey, I'm gonna try your Protein Shake for breakfast idea. I an't complain though, I'm down a total of 35 pounds since surgery and I feel GREAT! I got in more exercise the last few days and it did budge the scale a bit, so I'm gonna run with that (literally.)

HW-262

SW-255

CW-220

GW-160

[oliviasmommy 0]

4lbs lost this week

[Mamadot 0]

it was really scary there for a sec. it feels good to EAT AND NOT BE SICK for the past 2 days. here I thought I was doing soo good, just bucking it up you know? not only am I upping the Protein, I'm incorporating a little fat back into the diet.. the difference now then before my surgery, I KNOW THE DIffERENCE between "good fat", "bad fat" and un-neccessary stay the hell away from it fat!!!!The Protein Shakes I'm drinking have 26 grams of protein, and 3 grams of fat, so Then the rest of the day is low carb/cal, low fat.... except for the raw nuts. but thats good fat!!! He also suggested for the hair problem, GNC has Vitamins for women that help improve hair, nails & skin. So I'm going to look into it. Basically it's b-12 & Omega 3, but I have to find a non-fish based Omega 3 because I'm allergic to Cod, and thats what most of them are made of. So, Ann, there ya go.. GNC :mad:

I'm so glad you're adjusted more comfortably, Sarah. My best friend had similar issues after her 2nd fill, and removing .5cc's gave her instant relief. As for the Hair loss - I'm right there with you. I was told to take Biotin. CVS has a 'Hair, Skin, & Nails' mulivitamin that I just started taking. I'm also upping my 30gm Protien shake from 1 to 2 a day. I think I've been Vitamin and protien difficient as I wasn't taking a Multivitamin and I thought I got enough protien from my food - but it wasn't enough when I analyzed what I was actually eating. Also, my hairdresser friend gave me Nioxin Shampoo and conditioner to treat the scalp for thinning hair. It's available at beauty supply stores. She said she's never seen someone go bald from weight loss, and that it is very temporary.