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Topic: RE: Hello, my Iowa Family :)
GEM,, so glad you wrote to us Iowans, glad to hear from you,,I love the state I live in,, mostly very laid back place to live,, if you want to enjoy all God has to show you,, Just visited Chicago and decided 24 hours was enough, course I'm old as dirt and dont think I would take to transplanting anyway,,
I had gbp in Jan of this year and have lost 107# so far,, I am sure he made my pouch larger than it should have been cause sometimes I can eat way more than I think I should when Im hungry,,
keep checking on us
Bonnie
I had gbp in Jan of this year and have lost 107# so far,, I am sure he made my pouch larger than it should have been cause sometimes I can eat way more than I think I should when Im hungry,,
keep checking on us
Bonnie
Topic: FIRST 5K WALK !
I realize to some of you that have been exercising alot and didnt start out at almost 400# 6 months ago, that it isnt a big deal, but to me,, it was,, I was the last walker starting the 5k and the last one to finish,, in 75 minutes,, but I made it,, that was all I wanted to do,,,
some of the runners were passing me going on the home stretch before I was at the one mile mark, but I still made it,,,100# gone sure makes a big difference,, now that I know the course, I may even try it a few times on my own,, the most I had walked before was 1.2 miles,,
Bonnie
some of the runners were passing me going on the home stretch before I was at the one mile mark, but I still made it,,,100# gone sure makes a big difference,, now that I know the course, I may even try it a few times on my own,, the most I had walked before was 1.2 miles,,
Bonnie
Topic: RE: Anyone have surgery at mercy in Mason City?
I had insurance and the bills that I saw that had gone thru my insurance I would guess it added up to about $23,000.00. The is for the hospital stay, surgery, anesthesiologist. I don't believe that includes the testing before hand to get approval from the insurance company. Not sure where the underlining of text kick on. Somewhat annoying. 
Topic: RE: exercising
Yes, routine is definitely the thing! "Structure your day around exercise" is kind of how you have to think about it. I hope that you are able to find a way to get the exercise you need.
Topic: RE: exercising
Carol, thanks for your advice and yes it helped, I just need to start a routine and stick to it, last night around 9pm I walked my dog, and that is a start, I am going to start working out before work, and before i go to bed, at least try to do something even if it is just walking my dog at first. I guess the thing is ROUTINE ROUTINE, and that is going to be my MAJOR problem but as long as I have one and stick to it then it shouldn't be that bad!
Topic: RE: exercising
I had RNY Feb. 13, 2009 so can't relate to the banding. However, my primary exercise before then was walking and now I have added Curves workouts to my routine. I do the Curves work out three days a week and walk three days a week........as I told my clinic people, I take the seventh day off because even God rested one day a week. I also have a Gazelle that I use if it's not decent enough for me to walk outside.
I too had a slow start to my exercise it seemed. Once I got going, I made it part of my routine everyday and my family knows this. They are supportive because I told them it's as important for me to exercise as it is for me to drink the water, take the supplements, eat slowly, etc. It's all part of the lifestyle changes that I have made to be on this health journey I am on.
I wish you the best with your exercise because it will definitely speed your weight loss and make you feel so much better.
Hope this helps or at least gives you an idea of an option.
Carol
I too had a slow start to my exercise it seemed. Once I got going, I made it part of my routine everyday and my family knows this. They are supportive because I told them it's as important for me to exercise as it is for me to drink the water, take the supplements, eat slowly, etc. It's all part of the lifestyle changes that I have made to be on this health journey I am on.
I wish you the best with your exercise because it will definitely speed your weight loss and make you feel so much better.
Hope this helps or at least gives you an idea of an option.
Carol
Topic: exercising
I just got banded in Jan 09 and was just wondering what some of you guys do as far as exercise goes, I know I need to increase this and make a routine! Is there anyone in Des Moines that would like to work out with me and/or help motivate me?
Topic: RE: Anyone have surgery at mercy in Mason City?
I have not had surgery yet either, but I'm studying up. I like what I hear about the facilities and doctors in Mason City. I live near Sioux City.
Could some one give me an idea of overall cost there in Mason city?
I appreciate any input.
Could some one give me an idea of overall cost there in Mason city?
I appreciate any input.
Topic: RE: Anyone with Wellmark BCBS of Iowa?
I am going to attend a seminar next month and hope to have lapband asap! What did you do (or not do) to get approved first try? I thought they would require 6 months of weighing in with my local physician and all sorts of medical records. I realize our health histories would be very different, but any information you have would be helpful. Thank you!
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