East Bay Bariatric Support Group
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Topic: What was your best Magic Moment for 2010?
List here your best Magic Moment. Those little things that just happen that remind you you are now in a smaller and healthier body.
Examples:
no extender on th airline seatbelt.
off all medications
buying clothes in the non-plus size section of the store
canceling the Lane Bryant credit card
finding your neck or collar bone or ______________.
Enjoy celebrating your Magic Moment as we close out 2010.
Examples:
no extender on th airline seatbelt.
off all medications
buying clothes in the non-plus size section of the store
canceling the Lane Bryant credit card
finding your neck or collar bone or ______________.
Enjoy celebrating your Magic Moment as we close out 2010.
Kimberlee MacVicar, Support Group Leader
www.eastbaybariatric.org, OH Group: East Bay Bariatric
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Topic: RE: Your game plan for Thanksgiving?
My game plan was to eat a bit of everything I like -- so no stuffing as I don't like it -- but to keep the size of the entire meal down to a reasonable portion.
It worked, too.
It worked, too.
HW - 225 SW - 191 GW - 132 CW - 122
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Topic: our 2011 meeting schedule
Please add to your calendars so our support group meetings are a priority for you. These meetings are for you.
Our 2011 Meeting Schedule
January 15
February 19
March 19
April 16
May 21
June 18
July 16
August 20
September 17
October 15
November 19
December 17
We meet the 3rd Saturday of every month at the San Leandro Hospital's Education Center, 13855 East 14th Street, San Leandro, CA 94578.
Pre-op through First Year (aka "Newbies") Q&A Meeting: 1:15 - 1:45 p.m.
General Session for Everyone: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Our 2011 Meeting Schedule
January 15
February 19
March 19
April 16
May 21
June 18
July 16
August 20
September 17
October 15
November 19
December 17
We meet the 3rd Saturday of every month at the San Leandro Hospital's Education Center, 13855 East 14th Street, San Leandro, CA 94578.
Pre-op through First Year (aka "Newbies") Q&A Meeting: 1:15 - 1:45 p.m.
General Session for Everyone: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Kimberlee MacVicar, Support Group Leader
www.eastbaybariatric.org, OH Group: East Bay Bariatric
Want OH Mag at a discount? Use Promo Code "MacVicar11" for $4 off.
www.eastbaybariatric.org, OH Group: East Bay Bariatric
Want OH Mag at a discount? Use Promo Code "MacVicar11" for $4 off.
Topic: Your game plan for Thanksgiving?
Post your game plan for getting through guilt-free about Thanksgiving or post any concerns you have so we can support each other through this bingefest holiday.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Kimberlee MacVicar, Support Group Leader
www.eastbaybariatric.org, OH Group: East Bay Bariatric
Want OH Mag at a discount? Use Promo Code "MacVicar11" for $4 off.
www.eastbaybariatric.org, OH Group: East Bay Bariatric
Want OH Mag at a discount? Use Promo Code "MacVicar11" for $4 off.
Topic: How did you survive Halloween? Did you survive?
Checking in to see how folks did in getting through Halloween and all that candy. Any interesting observations you made about yourself this Halloween season? Please share as you might inspire others or help others see that they are not alone in a struggle or two.
Kimberlee MacVicar, Support Group Leader
www.eastbaybariatric.org, OH Group: East Bay Bariatric
Want OH Mag at a discount? Use Promo Code "MacVicar11" for $4 off.
www.eastbaybariatric.org, OH Group: East Bay Bariatric
Want OH Mag at a discount? Use Promo Code "MacVicar11" for $4 off.
Topic: RE: Introduce yourself...
Hi, I live in San Rafael and have a surgery date on 12/7/10. I will have a RNY with Dr. Im Kaiser Richmond. I hope to attend your support group on November 19 . Can't wait to meet everyone.
Height 5'7 highest wt 330 weight 8/2010 303
surgery goal wt 280 wt today 275
Height 5'7 highest wt 330 weight 8/2010 303
surgery goal wt 280 wt today 275
Topic: article on Halloween Candy: calories and fat content
USA Today ran the following article that made me instantly think of you
all and our conversation at this month's meeting about how many calories
are in all that Halloween candy (aka, "fun size" candy):
http://www.usatoday.com/yourlife/food/diet-nutrition/2010-10-27-halloweencandy27_ST_N.htm
This article also lists fat grams, which my info didn't have. Argh, a
little Snickers bar is 80 calories and FOUR grams of fat. WTF.
I hope this info helps, especially for you that weren't able to be there
this month.
Let's stick together to help make sure that Halloween candy isn't the
start of a slippery slope to regaining or falling off the wagon this
Holiday Season.
See you at our November meeting,
Kimberlee MacVicar
all and our conversation at this month's meeting about how many calories
are in all that Halloween candy (aka, "fun size" candy):
http://www.usatoday.com/yourlife/food/diet-nutrition/2010-10-27-halloweencandy27_ST_N.htm
This article also lists fat grams, which my info didn't have. Argh, a
little Snickers bar is 80 calories and FOUR grams of fat. WTF.
I hope this info helps, especially for you that weren't able to be there
this month.
Let's stick together to help make sure that Halloween candy isn't the
start of a slippery slope to regaining or falling off the wagon this
Holiday Season.
See you at our November meeting,
Kimberlee MacVicar
Kimberlee MacVicar, Support Group Leader
www.eastbaybariatric.org, OH Group: East Bay Bariatric
Want OH Mag at a discount? Use Promo Code "MacVicar11" for $4 off.
www.eastbaybariatric.org, OH Group: East Bay Bariatric
Want OH Mag at a discount? Use Promo Code "MacVicar11" for $4 off.
Topic: RE: How are you doing?
Hey Kimberlee,
I'm doing alright. I'm still a frustrated at the scale not really moving. I upped my cals to 1200-1250 and bought an exercise bike for when I'm at home. I've used it only once (bought it a week ago) but I really like it. I have finally made it down to 199 lb--though the scale keeps wavering.
I have recently found a love for Bbq pork chops with Bull's Eye Carolina sauce! Omg. So delicious! As well as Fage Greek yogurt with strawberries, bananas and a little bit of splenda.
Work is ******g me off. My scedule is so erratic and we're bracing for the Mehserlee verdict any day, so I keep wondering if I'll be able to go home when my shift is over or if I'll be stuck here! Geez. I'm also working on the 17th so I won't be attending the group meeting ;(
Candance
I'm doing alright. I'm still a frustrated at the scale not really moving. I upped my cals to 1200-1250 and bought an exercise bike for when I'm at home. I've used it only once (bought it a week ago) but I really like it. I have finally made it down to 199 lb--though the scale keeps wavering.
I have recently found a love for Bbq pork chops with Bull's Eye Carolina sauce! Omg. So delicious! As well as Fage Greek yogurt with strawberries, bananas and a little bit of splenda.
Work is ******g me off. My scedule is so erratic and we're bracing for the Mehserlee verdict any day, so I keep wondering if I'll be able to go home when my shift is over or if I'll be stuck here! Geez. I'm also working on the 17th so I won't be attending the group meeting ;(
Candance
Topic: RE: How are you doing?
I'm swinging between happy and frustrated.
I'm on this super high profile project at work and some days I come in and nothing works and I get so frustrated. Other days, I'm writing code and debugging it and all is well.
With my training for my IronMan, I still can't run so I'm frustrated (and worried), but I also just swam today 2.26 miles in 1:27 so that means my goal to swim 2.4 in 1:30 is very realistic. That made me happy.
I'm on this super high profile project at work and some days I come in and nothing works and I get so frustrated. Other days, I'm writing code and debugging it and all is well.
With my training for my IronMan, I still can't run so I'm frustrated (and worried), but I also just swam today 2.26 miles in 1:27 so that means my goal to swim 2.4 in 1:30 is very realistic. That made me happy.
HW - 225 SW - 191 GW - 132 CW - 122
Visit my blog at Fatty Fights Back Become a Fan on Facebook!
Starting BMI 40-ish or less? Join the LightWeights
