early monday weigh in

My iron doesn't bind me up, but then, I'm not on a very large dose.  As for those loose thoughts I sent your way, they didn't quite make it.  Instead, I spent a half-hour in the bathroom on your behalf this afternoon.  Must have been the sugar alcohol in the SF caramel pudding I had for lunch.  Oy. Kix

Jen,  Have you tries the liquid Iron ?  It is completely non binding!  I buy it at the health food store, they also have a pill form of gentle Iron and it says on the bottle that it does not cause constipation. I have found most of my problems come from the calcium.  Estelle

Things are finally moving - I've gone about 6 times in the last 8 hours, and I am literally 5lbs lighter.  I haven't tried liquid iron, but I will look into it.  The problem is that like calcium not all forms of iron are absorbed equally.  Make sure you take yours with vitamin C :) I got the clothes today - I haven't had time to try much on (had to go to salon for some weird ass color - I look like a leopard) but thank you so much!  I was surprised how much you sent since you said "a couple of pairs of jeans"  I wasn't sure what I thought of that pink skirt but I tried it on and it was really cute and complementary to me.  I tried on a few of the jeans - the 28s still fit well, and one of the 24s fit but the others not quite yet, which is good cuz I'll be able to wear them longer Thanks again!!

Ummmm Leapord Hair?    I wanna see!!! lol  I'm glad you got them. I was worried I had addressed them wrong.  lol Take the calcium or the iron with Vit C?

Iron with vit c calcium max 500mg at a time, with vitD (mixed in or separate) both better on an empty stomach but ok with food, and no iron within 2 hrs of calcium, eggs, milk, caffeine Leopard hair - she did some weird sh*t I am not thrilled with, mahogany looking streaks and then bright blond?  wtf?  I look like a fat meg ryan on acid. 

4 day!!!  Oh, you poor girl.  This whole constipation thing is new to me.  I always tended to run on the other side.  I haven't even started taking iron yet and I'm already taking colace.  I sooooooo feel for you. -dawn

Hi there,

 First time posting in this thread.

First Monday weigh in:

Highest 352

surgery 330

Last Monday 183

Today 181

Total lost 171 pounds

Happy Monday! It's beautiful in Columbus today and I am feelin' perky!
This is my first weigh in so here goes:
starting 464
last week 422
this week 415
-7 lbs!
Yea liquid diet!!

Thanks for posting for Marge Starting weight-362 Surgery weight-358 Last week-185 Todays weight-182 total weight loss = 180 lbs gone I am so glad that the scale is moving again. Honestly, I think it is because I have upped my water intake. I was having issue with leg cramps and upped my water intake and the cramps have stopped and the weight is moving in the right direction again. Thanks goodness 

Gorgeous in the Capital District of NY this weekend...DH & I got new bikes so we've been giving our butts a ride as often as possible. LOL  I can't believe I'm 5 months out already! For anyone interested, I have new photos posted on my profile.  I went to Curves today and they gave me a print out of my success there...in 3 months I have lost 30.8 lbs and  3 1/2 " off my bust, 4 1/2 " off my waist, 4 1/2 " off my abdomen, 6" off my hips, 7" off my thighs, 1" off my calves and 2" off my arms. WOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO I had to go shopping this weekend since I had NO shorts or tank tops at all.  The fat brain sent me straight to the size 18 rack, then I had to go back & get 14/16. That was a pleasant experience!!  It used to be I'd get all upset cuz what I expected to fit was too darn small! Those days are over!  Of course since I am eagerly trying to get to the Century Club and whatever DH has waiting behind door #1....the scale wasn't all that kind to me....BUT...next week by hook or by crook...I will be at my 100 lbs loss mark!!  Thats sheer determination!  HUGS to all.  Jeanine Beginning Weight 284 Surgery Weight:  252 Last Week:  187 1/2 This Week"  186