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Lynn C
on 9/16/10 7:49 am
Topic: RE: Jimmy Fund Walk Update
how about Helga of the Hands of Steel?

Lynn C ~
Banded 9/12/2005 ~ Revision to VSG on 9/7/2010 ~ Losing again with a Keto lifestyle



RedSox15
on 9/16/10 6:02 am, edited 9/16/10 6:03 am - MA
Topic: RE: why is this happening?
Hi Jess,

Congrats on your surgery and success so far! It does suck, but it is normal what you're going through. Just like we can sometimes have stalls early out, the scale can also fluctuate in the up direction. Our bodies are still adjusting to the major surgery we had and the scale can be the devil this early out! Just keep getting your water and protein in and before you know it the scale will be going down in no time

*Kate*
 HW: 286 SW: 253 CW: 167 GW: 150 
       
jessmedeiros
on 9/16/10 5:02 am
Topic: why is this happening?
Hi everyone,I got rny on 8/23 and I lost 25 pds so far, however I am very disappointed to say when I stepped on the scale this morning it said I gained 2 pds. I am very distraught because i can hardley eat anything or take my suppliments,just about getting my water in and very little protien yet I gain 2 pds and i'm only 25 days out...please help thanks.....and my dr's not cleared me for suppliments or soft solids yet because of my nausea
Sue M.
on 9/16/10 3:10 am - Nantucket, MA
Topic: RE: Jimmy Fund Walk Update
AWESOME.  Just don't tell John, he's got a little jealous streak.
Read my blog, BARIATHLETE   I run because I can.

First 5K race October 4, 2009   (34.59)  PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010  (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21)  PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20

Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can.  If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
RedSox15
on 9/16/10 12:09 am - MA
Topic: RE: Jimmy Fund Walk Update
Sven just left my house about an hour ago ... I told him to go find you in Waltham.  He should on his way any minute now...
*Kate*
 HW: 286 SW: 253 CW: 167 GW: 150 
       
RedSox15
on 9/16/10 12:06 am - MA
Topic: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies !

I saw a woman on the main board mention that she made pumpkin chocolate chip cookies ... I asked her for the recipe, but last time I checked she didn't post it yet.  Well last night I was craving cookies, did some googling and found a recipe!  This morning I tweaked it to make it more WLS friendly and just took the second batch out of the oven !!  YUMM-O!!!

I absolutely  Fall and this is the perfect cookie recipe !!

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 cup splenda
1 snack size pre-measured cup of No Sugar Added Natural Applesauce
1 egg (use Egg Beaters for no fat!)
2 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp fat free milk
1 tbsp vanilla extract/or sf vanilla syrup
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (I used about 1/2 cup and used these sugar free chips:
http://www6.netrition.com/sensato_sf_choco_chips.html
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1 scoop unflavored or vanilla protein powder (optional) *I forgot this, so I don't know if this would change the taste of the recipe!

1.  Combine pumpkin, splenda, applesauce and egg in bowl.  In seperate bowl stir together flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon and salt.  Dissolve the baking soda with the milk and then stir in.  Add flour mixture to pumpkin mixture and mix well.

2.  Add vanilla, chocolate chips and nuts.

3.  Drop by spoonful on greased cookie sheet and bake in pre-heated at 350* for 9-10 minutes.

*Kate*
 HW: 286 SW: 253 CW: 167 GW: 150 
       
Lynn C
on 9/15/10 11:01 pm
Topic: RE: new here
Congratulations! I had my band for 5 years and lost 100 but then my stomach dilated above the band. What causes it? Not sure, most likely that I was to tight for the last 6 months with the band and food was staying on top of it instead of traveling through. Problem being is the band didn't feel any different to me. My only indication was reflux that I treated at home instead of having an upper gi for.

I think the band can work for the right person. Early complications are low, you just have to make sure that you always measure your food and contact the doctor when there is a sudden change - be it restriction, reflux, etc.

Dr. Jones was willing to try and work with my band after the dilation to get it working again but I was not. It just wasn't the right surgery for me.

Good luck - surgery is only a tool - the results depend on how you use it.


Lynn C ~
Banded 9/12/2005 ~ Revision to VSG on 9/7/2010 ~ Losing again with a Keto lifestyle



Sue M.
on 9/15/10 10:23 pm - Nantucket, MA
Topic: RE: Jimmy Fund Walk Update
is one of those goodies a masseur named Sven who will rub my aching butt?  That would be a nice surprise.  :)
Read my blog, BARIATHLETE   I run because I can.

First 5K race October 4, 2009   (34.59)  PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010  (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21)  PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20

Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can.  If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
DMEA10
on 9/15/10 3:51 pm - Everett, MA
Topic: RE: new here
Hi, I had my appointment with Dr. Jones today. I got my date, October 25th! I am excited. I almost switched to the bypass today after hearing how many people end up needing a revision. After talkign to him, I decided to stick with the lap band. Can I ask why you had it removed?
RedSox15
on 9/15/10 3:26 pm - MA
Topic: RE: Jimmy Fund Walk Update
Oooh!  Me likey goodies !
*Kate*
 HW: 286 SW: 253 CW: 167 GW: 150 
       
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