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judimusic
on 6/6/10 11:49 pm

RNY on 10/22/09

Topic: RE: Only a test

I see it!! Look forward so seeing it drop. :)

(18 lbs lost in pre-surgery program)

NatSnap
on 6/6/10 11:25 pm

Lap Band on 06/16/10

Topic: RE: Only a test

Figured it out

NatSnap
on 6/6/10 11:23 pm

Lap Band on 06/16/10

Topic: RE: Only a test

Which it doesnt. This is sooo annoying. How do you find th eObesity help ticker?

NatSnap
on 6/6/10 11:22 pm

Lap Band on 06/16/10

Topic: Only a test

Trying to see if my ticker shows up.

tiggrpt
on 6/6/10 9:25 am - Sabattus, ME

RNY on 04/14/08

Topic: RE: Walking Poles

I've had my Nordic walking poles for almost a year and I love them. I've gone through 3 sets of rubber tips already! It IS a great workout! I bought my poles and replacement tips on ebay. They aren't the leki, but they still work well. Enjoy! It's a lot of fun!

Ruth "It's never to late to LIVE HAPPILY EVER AFTER!"

Yes
on 6/6/10 9:04 am

RNY on 05/06/10

Topic: Walking Poles

My husband took me to Epic Sports in downtown Bangor on Saturday and bought me a pair of Leki walking poles. http://www.leki.com/nordicWalking/index.php They make walking a full body workout because it actively engages the upper body muscles. I definetly walk with better posture and much faster using them. Using them burns 40% more calories than walking without poles!

If you're looking for a way to boost the intensity of walking, you might want to give these a try!

Deb

PS A neighbor told me that sometimes Marden's carries them also.

31 lbs. lost before surgery! My goal is 150lbs. My surgeon's goal is 110lbs. I just can't imagine that weight right now. Maybe someday . . .

Tanya L.
on 6/5/10 10:32 pm - Lewiston, ME

RNY on 02/11/08

Topic: RE: Body image

I haven't been on the board in forever, but saw the topic and wanted to respond. I am almost 2 1/2 years out and my mind definitely has not caught up! I am wearing 6/8 bottoms and mostly medium tops...but I still feel like and see a 14. I alw3ays pick up shirts and think "this must run really small because this xl looks like it will fit." It is actually a pain because I go into the dressing room with a m, l, and xl of the same exact shirt etc.

I also have been shopping for an entire day and ended up with nothing because all I can see is my stomach. I will put say a dress on and feel like it is snug in that area and doesn't look good, my husband thinks I am crazy because he sees nothing there. I wish my mind would catch up, shopping would be much easier!!!!

17 of total pounds lost before surgery