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Topic: RE: I've been up since 4:30 am!
Has anyone tried kettlebells????
I saw an infomercial and it looks like so much fun.
I have always loved lifting weights or using machines.I keep adding more to my routine at the gym.
My brother used to be a bodybuilder than later a power lifter in college. Now he is a chiropractor with a wife and 3 kids in Florida. He doesn't have the time anymore.
I would also love to try a spin class. I use to say stationary bikes are boring, but I do it first thing at the gym to warm up. I now love it. I just wish they had spin bikes so I could try one.
Have fun moving everyone!!!!!!
{{HUGS}}
Tressa Ü
I saw an infomercial and it looks like so much fun.
I have always loved lifting weights or using machines.I keep adding more to my routine at the gym.
My brother used to be a bodybuilder than later a power lifter in college. Now he is a chiropractor with a wife and 3 kids in Florida. He doesn't have the time anymore.
I would also love to try a spin class. I use to say stationary bikes are boring, but I do it first thing at the gym to warm up. I now love it. I just wish they had spin bikes so I could try one.
Have fun moving everyone!!!!!!
{{HUGS}}
Tressa Ü
Topic: RE: One of those TMI questions... sorry!
Krysti it is totally normal. I still do not go regularly. I was also told if needed I can use MOM when I was newly post-op.At my 7 wk post-op visit he told me to start taking Metamucil. But the water is very important. Since I'm low on that I have a difficult time occasionally.
Things will all work OUT in the end. LOL
Things will all work OUT in the end. LOL
Topic: Members 350+
WOW I may be a little late on this but I just noticed we are now over 350 members strong!!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Thank you Yvonne for all you do and for bringing us together... :)
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Thank you Yvonne for all you do and for bringing us together... :)
Trac~
I am a Bariatric patient/professional, an Obesity Help Support Group Leader and Certified Life Coach. I consider myself to be one of the biggest advocates for obesity in my community. My goal is to educate the public on obesity as a disease and give back to the bariatric community through my personal experiences and life coaching.
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I am a Bariatric patient/professional, an Obesity Help Support Group Leader and Certified Life Coach. I consider myself to be one of the biggest advocates for obesity in my community. My goal is to educate the public on obesity as a disease and give back to the bariatric community through my personal experiences and life coaching.
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Topic: RE: Serenity Prayer
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO smooch...
Trac~
I am a Bariatric patient/professional, an Obesity Help Support Group Leader and Certified Life Coach. I consider myself to be one of the biggest advocates for obesity in my community. My goal is to educate the public on obesity as a disease and give back to the bariatric community through my personal experiences and life coaching.
**Obesity Help Magazine Promotional offer.. Sign up for a 1-year subscription and receive a reduced rate of $15.95. Use code Baker11 at check out to receive your discount** Enjoy!!
[email protected] - Email
http://baribits.blogspot.com - Blog dedicated to weight loss patients!
I am a Bariatric patient/professional, an Obesity Help Support Group Leader and Certified Life Coach. I consider myself to be one of the biggest advocates for obesity in my community. My goal is to educate the public on obesity as a disease and give back to the bariatric community through my personal experiences and life coaching.
**Obesity Help Magazine Promotional offer.. Sign up for a 1-year subscription and receive a reduced rate of $15.95. Use code Baker11 at check out to receive your discount** Enjoy!!
[email protected] - Email
http://baribits.blogspot.com - Blog dedicated to weight loss patients!
Topic: RE: Packed and Ready to Go
OK, you are talking to the most stubborn of all when it comes to "I can do it myself" but please, please, please consider listening to this. You are in Mexico and you've just had major surgery. Please don't fool around with this. It's not worth it....not a bit. You don't want to have any unnecessary complications so PLEASE use the wheelchair...please??? It's hard enough to do this when you do it in your own community much less when you are flying from Mexico. It's a wonderful thing to be stubborn and self sufficient but this is one of those times you need to ask for help OK? Sweetie, will you please reconsider? It's such a little thing to do to take care of yourself and the investment you've made for your life. Be good to yourself. There is nothing weak about asking for some help.
hugs, Y
hugs, Y
Open RNY 3/30/01 260lbs - 130lbs 
Yvonne McCarthy, CLC. Health & Wellness Coach (full time volunteer). I am happy to help if I can. Visit www.bariatricgirl.com and see the Bariatric Girl blog! Also check out my Facebook Bariatric Girl Page. Photography site www.yvonnemccarthy.com .„ø¤º°¨ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨„ø¤º°¨ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨
Topic: RE: Packed and Ready to Go
hugs, YMy poor mother washed my hair the day after surgery! It was not the same! lol.
On April 11, 2010 at 9:16 PM Pacific Time, Yvonne McCarthy wrote:
You said it! There's nothing like getting your hair washed for the first time after surgery....and with your own shampoo! They didn't even have WiFi and laptops when I had surgery! hahahahaaaaaa.hugs, Y
Topic: RE: Packed and Ready to Go
hugs, YThanks, I wrote up most of my experiences on my blog. My experience has been super good. I fly home tomorrow, so I'll let you know. I'm a little worried about all the walking but I'm sure I can do it. I can always get a wheelchair but I know I won't! I'm just stubborn like that. I'm just going to make my carryone super light to help the walking.
I'm very happy with my Mexican doctor, he really is fantastic. I'm glad I researched for three years! It was all worth it!
On April 12, 2010 at 6:45 AM Pacific Time, Yvonne McCarthy wrote:
I'd love to hear about your whole experience going to Mexico! I have a dear friend that's a bariatric doc in Mexico and he's such an excellent doctor. Was it hard coming back on the plane? So glad you are here with us.hugs, Y
I'm very happy with my Mexican doctor, he really is fantastic. I'm glad I researched for three years! It was all worth it!
Topic: RE: Packed and Ready to Go
I am bringing a Spanish Soap Opera DVD. It has 119 episodes. I like looking at the good looking Mexican actors. Actually my friends and I watch Spanish movies and Soaps to learn more Spani****'s a lot of fun too. I even have a Gomer Pyle DVD and most of you are too young to know Gomer.
The hospital has a DVD player. I am sure my husband wouldn't want me to take the laptop. We share it. His hobby is photography and he uses Photo-Shop.
Emily it has been so nice getting to know you. The people I have met here are very real to me and not just a user-name on my monitor. You are all my very good friends. I missed you when you went to the hospital.
You would think I already had anesthesia because I am so sentimental. I used to be afraid to show my feelings, I would want to hug someone but I held back. I haven't held back in a long time so I am always hugging and kissing everyone and telling them how I feel.
Diana
I feel the same way about you, Dianna. Thinking about you today!!!
By the way, the sentimental stuff gets WAAAAY worse. On Day five til now, I've cried everyday, either missing my kids or something on tv.
On April 11, 2010 at 3:41 PM Pacific Time, wonderling wrote:
Me again...I am bringing a Spanish Soap Opera DVD. It has 119 episodes. I like looking at the good looking Mexican actors. Actually my friends and I watch Spanish movies and Soaps to learn more Spani****'s a lot of fun too. I even have a Gomer Pyle DVD and most of you are too young to know Gomer.
The hospital has a DVD player. I am sure my husband wouldn't want me to take the laptop. We share it. His hobby is photography and he uses Photo-Shop.
Emily it has been so nice getting to know you. The people I have met here are very real to me and not just a user-name on my monitor. You are all my very good friends. I missed you when you went to the hospital.
You would think I already had anesthesia because I am so sentimental. I used to be afraid to show my feelings, I would want to hug someone but I held back. I haven't held back in a long time so I am always hugging and kissing everyone and telling them how I feel.
Diana
By the way, the sentimental stuff gets WAAAAY worse. On Day five til now, I've cried everyday, either missing my kids or something on tv.
Topic: RE: Serenity Prayer
WOOOO HOOOOOOOOOO you KNOW you got my attention with that one. It brings a tear to my eye....if everyone could really, REALLY understand the depth and meaning of this prayer. Between this and treating others like they wish to be treated, we'd all have it in the bag. Thank you for this today. It means a lot to me.
hugs, Y
hugs, Y
Open RNY 3/30/01 260lbs - 130lbs Yvonne McCarthy, CLC. Health & Wellness Coach (full time volunteer). I am happy to help if I can. Visit www.bariatricgirl.com and see the Bariatric Girl blog! Also check out my Facebook Bariatric Girl Page. Photography site www.yvonnemccarthy.com .„ø¤º°¨ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨„ø¤º°¨ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨
Topic: RE: I've missed you all!
I was about to send the calvary for you girlfriend! What an awesome post! I love all the stuff you listed and I love hearing about your relationship with your sister. And yes thank God for thrift stores.
I'm happy you're living your life...just don't get too far away from us. And definitely talk to us if you start to have some problems with regain. Stay on top of it and you'll thank yourself. I'm so glad you're thinking and talking about not taking it for granted!
Keep on keeping on and stop and in and tell us about the juicy stuff when you can! We love and miss you bunches!
hugs, Y
I'm happy you're living your life...just don't get too far away from us. And definitely talk to us if you start to have some problems with regain. Stay on top of it and you'll thank yourself. I'm so glad you're thinking and talking about not taking it for granted!
Keep on keeping on and stop and in and tell us about the juicy stuff when you can! We love and miss you bunches!
hugs, Y
Open RNY 3/30/01 260lbs - 130lbs Yvonne McCarthy, CLC. Health & Wellness Coach (full time volunteer). I am happy to help if I can. Visit www.bariatricgirl.com and see the Bariatric Girl blog! Also check out my Facebook Bariatric Girl Page. Photography site www.yvonnemccarthy.com .„ø¤º°¨ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨„ø¤º°¨ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨
