Wednesday Roll Call

I guess I'm the early bird today!  Not much going on here.  I'm still a little frustrated with this lack of recent weight loss, but I know I just have to be patient.  I don't really mind that almost every meal is a less than pleasent experience, but like everybody else, I want results NOW!  I coyuldn't imagine having much more restriction from my band.  It seems like almost anything I eat causes some discomfort.  Last night we had pizza for dinner and I was only able to eat one piece.  I then had to sit for a while to avoid throwing it back up.  I guess that having the smaller band will end up saving me on fills!  I read about everybody being on their second or third fills and I haven't had my first!  The doctor wanted me to lose 3 pounds in 2 weeks and that hasn't happened, but I really don't think it has anything to do with a lack of restriction.  I'm wondering if my body is in some of starvation mode.  Anyway, have a great day!  Paul 

Good morning Paul andIllinois.  Paul I really don't know much about the band, but it could be your body is in starvation mode, I think no matter what surgery you have you go through that.  Before you know it, the weight will come flying off. I have been really slack about not posting.  I also got sick after the 4th, and can't seem to shake it.  Good thing is I am down 10 pounds.  10 more till my goal, already surpassed doc's goal.  I wasn't really looking for a goal, I just had surgery to live and become healthy.  No more diabetes, no more high blood pressure, no more high cholesterol, and live till my 40th birthday which they told me I would never make it till if I didn't have surgery.  I am officially 40 and a half years old! I need to post more, I am getting nervous about surgery in October.  I just wish I had support closer to me, nothing against you all.  I have tried to keep in contact with a few I have closer to me, but it seems nothing works out with our times.  One day I am gonna make it to a get together. Dee

Good morning Paul and all Illinois Friends, Not much going on here either.  Just getting ready for work.  I lead such an exciting life lol.  Have a great day everyone! Michelle

Good morning friends!

Paul, I understand the frustration with lack of weight loss. I seem to be caught in a rut too. I mess with the same three pounds up and down.  But this is a place where I was for a long time and I guess I need to let my body adjust and then it will let go.

Are you eating all your protein first? That makes a huge difference. Also you need to be getting at least 1200 calories and it doesn't sound like you are. I plan each days food on a program similar to fitday.com. That helps me know where the protein number is.

Take care everyone and have a good day. The sunshine is back!

Connie 

GM Paul, and the rest of Illinois.  Paul, eat more, exercise more and drink more. You will lose again. There has been a few times where I haven't lost in a month or so, then I will lose 12 ibs or so. Are your clothes feeling better? you may be losing inches instead.  Dee, I know you are needing some support. I wish we were closer, but that isn't going to happen. You will be fine.  Paulette, how did it feel to sleep in your own room last night? Carol, take a walk for me today. I will be stuck in the office with oddles of clients today, all wanting to be served first, and mad because we tell them that we are only 2 people, we can't work miricles. We went to Menards for windows last night, for one of the rentals. I found a new door, for my house, and we will pick it up when  we receive the new windows that were ordered.  Welcome home Christina and  Dawn. I am so happy that you both had a good time.  Hugs

Thanks Lisa.. Glad to be home. Christina

Good Morning Everyone, I had a massage last night from my old massage therapist who now also works at one of the Massage Envy salons, First massage in over a year.  I'm pretty sure I'll get one of their packages, I had forgotten how important bodywork is.  Boy was I sore when I got up this morning but after my shower I felt great. Well, big project at work I need to finish today, so I'll leave you for now, have a great day my friends.

Good morning Paul and the rest of my IL family, Paul I know who you are feeling, I am not losing now either, last month I only lost 3 lbs and so far this month nothing, but I think I am losing inches . Just keep going and the weight will start coming off again, For me today not much going on, running to the store, I do have someone coming over to look at my M.I.L.'S house I sure hope they want to buy it, Hope everyone has a great day and enjoy the sunny day  

Good morning Paul and my Illinois family!  Paul, I think I remember others posting on here that it is quite common to hit a stall after wls, your body says  Whoa...what is going on here. And then adjusts and you will start losing again.  I haven't had surgery yet but I had very low weight loss for 3 months(2 lbs per month)  but was losing some inches, found out I wasn't getting enough calories in so my metabolism was in starvation mode, now I make sure I get my calories in, protein first  and enough water, I'm losing about 2 pounds a week now. We slept in our own room last night, I slept like a log, only woke up once about 5:30 am and that was because my left hip was so sore from laying in one postion for so long. I took Tylenol Arthritis this am so I hope it loosens up soon. Hope you all have a great day, seems like a pretty day outside.  Hugs, Paulette

Good Morning Paul, Paulette and everyone!!!!! Well I am off to work in a little while. No rest for the wicked !!!!! paul your body is just readjusting to the weight you have lost.

I had to have a Ultrasound done on my thyroid yesterday. Waiting for the results to be called in to me. I have a fullness on the left side of the thyroid. No wonder I feel so tired and sluggish and probably the reason for the 8 pound weight gain. I am not eating any different either. Go figure. When they get it figured out Ill probably loose weight again. Thank g-d it isnt 40 pounds!!!!!

man sleep deprived!!!! Can I say Lifetime Movie Channel!!!!! They have all the good chick flicks at night and I get hooked!!!!!

Didnt get to slee till 3am this morning. It is good I dont have to be at work till noon.

Carla