Monday Morning Weigh In

Had a fun weekend, got myself back on track food-wise, so I am starting the week off feeling just fine.  Unfortunately, starting Wednesday, I am heading out on the start of 12-days of traveling. That'll be fun...not! This roller-coaster traveling thing wreaks havoc on my diet.  But I've bought lots of protein bars that will be traveling with me, so I hope that will stave off the problems I had when I flew to TX last weekend.  So how did you guys do this past week? Drop me a line and let us know.

Hugs, Mari

Highest weight: 252
Surgery weight: 238
Last Week's weight: 149.4
Today's Weight: 146.9
Total weight loss: 105.1
Weight Loss = 2.5 lbs

Good Morning Mari,

Congrats on your loss last week.  Have fun traveling!

Highest weight (1997): 297.0
Surgery weight (2007): 272.0
Last week's weight: 203.0
Today's weight: 199.4
Total weight loss: 97.6
Weight Loss = 3.6 pounds

It won't be much fun, but I intend to find some along the way!! 

Congrats on YOUR weight loss...WOW! 3.6lbs is fantastic!!!

Hugs, Mari

Hi Mari,

I'm not happy w/ my Monday morning weigh in.  I thought I did good this weekend, but I guess not because I'm up 1/2 a pound.

I'm sitting here trying to think of things I need to change for this week.  First thing this morning, I'm heading o the gym. 

Good luck w/ your travels. 

Lisa D. Mtz.

Thanx Lisa, I'm going to be MUCH better prepared THIS time, that's for sure!  You'll get it back on track, all it takes is concentration and the will to do it! 

Hugs, Mari

Good morning everyone.  Still having some problems after surgery like infection in the main site and constipation OH MY. 

Highest weight -268
Consult weight -247
Surgery weight -236.2
Last weeks weight - 233.2
Todays weight 226.0

Good Morning to you.   Saw that you are having constipation problems.    Let me tell you what "I DO".    Hopefully my advice will help you out.   If you need relief right away go and purchase some Dulcolax Supposatories....I know....that is GROSS but trust me...they work for me within 15 minutes.    Then I do Miralax on a daily basis.   It is NOT gritty and you can add it to whatever and you can NOT taste it at all.    Now....I only have a BM about every 2-3 days (sorry if it is TMI ) but it does work or at least for me.   Just wanting to help you out with some advice.    Hope it helps get things "moving for you !!!"

Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian

Thanks for the info.  I have been doing the Miralax in my morning coffee.  I tried pineapple juice, applesauce, warm salty water, and finally a water soapy water enema.  Pain meds will bind you up before you know it.  I was doing good until last Tuesday and everything stopped.  Sorry if TMI.  I can't eat because of this mess.  Why put more in if I can't get it out. 
I will have to go get some Dulcolax Supposatories I guess and keep them on hand. 
Thanks again,
DeborahL.

My doctor just upped my iron intake because my labs were low.  Within two days I had your problem.  She reccomended using a stool softener every evening.  Well I find that one does not do the trick.  I take 3 stool softeners everynight and miralax every morning.  It took care of the problem but was a gradual improvement.  Once I got improvement I still have to keep up the regime.

You'll get there, Deb, I have confidence that things will settle down and you'll be getting right on track soon!  The first few weeks are the hardest, but it'll come. I'll be thinking about you while I am winging my way, first to NY/CT and then next week to OH. 

Hugs, Mari