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August 20, 2014 and topic
Good morning all!!! I have a lousy cold and found out sleeping with the CPAP machine with a cold is NOT fun. Woke up at 5:00 a.m. feeling like I couldn't breathe. Surgeon appointment went very well and I told him I had read four books, joined forums and attended his seminar.. I didn't need to go away and think about it..…
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August 18, 2014 plus topic
I thought I would add that because people may not realize there are topics of conversation usually so anyone can join in. Been a bit quiet especially yesterday. This afternoon I go to see the surgeon so I am very excited. Also have a very full work day with LOTS to do before I leave at 1:45. So, topic for the day is.. how…
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August 16, 2014
Good morning and Happy Saturday! I am sorry I missed yesterday, I was so busy at work and the site was down for a while for me. Pat, congrats on being 99lbs off!! The house is nuts right now, we have four dogs and two cats and this week we are taking care of my friends three cocker spaniels while she and her husband are…
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August 14, 2014
Hey everybody! I thought yesterday's discussion was awesome! For some reason I am unable to sign in off my home computer, it won't accept my FB login. So I am late getting this started. Anyone is welcome to start the daily thread and Pat or I can sticky it to the top. How is your self care going? I am having do to a…
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August 13, 2014
Morning! A discussion last night with my friend who had gastric bypass surgery got me thinking about a topic today. We both agreed that if we dieted, weighed, measured, counted points, calories, whatever, neither of us were losing weight on the recommended calorie level. It seems that if your body gets to a certain point…
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August 12, 2014
Wow I thought someone would have started this already! Where is everyone??? The lap band seminar went well last night but was a great reminder once again that it's not an easy path. There are quite a few things a bandster can't tolerate, pineapple, carbonated drinks, stringy or sticky foods and white rice and bread. A part…
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August 11, 2014
How were your weekends? What did you do this weekend? I am excited today because me and my husband are going to the Seminar at the hospital tonight, it's another step in the process. I managed a whole day yesterday with no sugar and no snacks. It was difficult but it will make today easier to cope with. I need a low sugar…
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August 10, 2014
Almost at the August mid point. Have you changed any food habits, have any of those become permanent? Do you change a few at a time or one at a time? Yesterday I was feeling down because I had thought it would be a good thing to try eating as I will after the band to see how I cope. Yeah that worked, I had a major sugar…
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August 8, 2014
Good morning! So what is your daily routine for whatever weight loss program you are following? Do you plan your eating exercise ahead or go more with the flow? What is your favorite meal of the day and why? As most of you know I have been out of sorts for a while so I am not really planning right now but there are some…
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August 7, 2014
The thread yesterday got me thinking about one for today. What item do you have that is precious to you? Perhaps it is because it belonged to a family member who is gone, or perhaps it is a momento of a favorite vacation or day out or something else. Let's hear them! Will be back later with one of my own.
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August 6, 2014
I am going to start this morning by saying NO parameters in this group. I am sorry I missed the last few days I have been immersed in the bariatric thing to the point of obsession as is my wont, while I learned all there is to know about it.
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July 29, 2014
Yesterday was a wash out so today is going to be better! Still to get to the pool and there is no class I like tonight so determined to take advantage of this cool spell and go out and work Remy after dinner. We have been so busy at work, the new girl starts on Monday, it's been a really long haul, I was so busy yesterday…
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The moment of horrifying truth
I just stepped on the scales. After making every excuse in the book why I was totally out of control until tonight my legs are swollen worse than ever to the point where I am desperately uncomfortable. Yes, I know I am eating my hurt, anger, pain, stress.. whatever.. but 316 lbs? 22 and a half English stone? Oh HELL no!!…
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July 23, 2014
BRING IT!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Living with Obesity
After reading the posts on this particular thread I wanted to edit my original comment. As you read them I want you to think about the fact that this is what we accept as our normal. These are the obstacles and worries that we encounter in our everyday lives, they are a part of our existence. NO MORE!! As you read these I…
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Discrimination
I don't know if any of you have ever googled and read any of the hate boards on obesity. I have and been sickened by some of the things that have been said. I found one that referred to us as 'Land Whales'. Do you feel that you have ever been discriminated against because of your weight? Do you have any stories to share?
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Check in June 26 and a message to ALL members
Good morning! I want to take a few minutes this morning to thank all the members for being so freaking amazing and really pushing this group forward. There has been so much going on for me that my participation has been scarce of late. One of my colleagues at work quit meaning I had to step up and do her job as well as…
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A Huge Decision
Okay so I am five years out from this coming to fruition as things stand at the moment, but I have been struggling back and forth with this decision for years to be honest, and now it is made I feel like a burden has been lifted. In 2019 I am leaving America and returning to England for good. And the more I say it, the…
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Counting Blessings
As most of you know we are going through some very difficult financial times, so when our Air Conditioner stopped working it plunged me into a not great place. Then one of our guys at work stepped up went to my house and checked it! He discovered something weird was going on with the power into my house and told me to call…
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Check in Father's Day!
Happy Father's Day to all Dads. We are taking the furry kids out and we are going to my eldest stepsons for a cook out lunch. What's everyone doing?
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Check in June 13, 2014
Morning everyone!!! I am still getting over the fact that yesterday's check in ended in sex with Bigfoot.. take a look if you don't believe me. How do I follow that? Well for one thing Happy Friday which it certainly is for me. I ended up doing 12 hours yesterday and I am gearing up for a hard day today. I am so looking…
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June Challenge
I am starting this thread a day early as RatPat's comment on another thread really got me thinking. So here is the June Challenge. Your challenge is to find new healthy foods to make a permanent part of your diet.. whatever eating program you are on. I want you to think in terms of what you can eat for the rest of your…
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Check in June 9, 2014
Good morning beautiful people. I still don't feel great, I lazed around the whole weekend and tried to not antagonize my system with foods, I didn't eat healthy, wealthy or wise LOL. I was reflecting on the fact that having a virus is like having your body taken over by an alien being, there is absolutely nothing anyone…
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Check in June 6, 2014
I have a lot of catching up to do on the Board which I will try to do later. Not well at all, got a bad tummy upset and as we only have one girl in the office because the other quit and they haven't hired yet I can't take any time off. We are extremely busy.. off to the bathroom.. again! Will look in later.
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Check in June 3, 2014
Morning darlings and I just caught Remy eating a flashlight.. rolls eyes. That dog will chew anything. Luckily she didn't chew the modem.. its working. For those who don't know Remy is my German Shepherd, she is just a year old and a bundle of untamed energy. We did obedience class last night and she was wonderful! Well..…
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Check in May 31, 2014
Morning beautiful people. I don't think I can top Karen's conversation starter yesterday.. I don't think anyone ever will! LOL. Be back in a bit.
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Thailand Plastic Surgery Vacation Group
This is for all those interested in going to Thailand for plastic surgery to get rid of loose skin. We are considering going as a group in a couple of years or so. I have created this space to chat about it, for information on prices and for any reviews we come across. Anyone interested please join in with your comments…
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They really have NO idea
Maybe it's because I am obese that it seems so obvious to me that a woman that weighs so much is going to have physical issues because of it. I was asked to sign up for the employee summer challenge, it's a walking and water challenge where you have to log so many miles over the weeks. I told two of my colleagues that I…
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Check in May 28, 2014
Good morning!!! I have all my food tracked, breakfast eaten, swallowing coffee and checking in here before going off and getting dressed for work which really should have happened 10 minutes ago! I am hoping that my Boss let's me not go to an event tonight so that I can get to the gym for Aqua Zumba.. in the water I can…
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Check in May 26, 2014
Conversation starter, it's Memorial Day, what are we all doing? Do you have a military friend or family member you are commemorating today? For me it is my husband James, he served 8 years as a Marine and another 4 years in the Army and is an Iraq veteran. I am back to my good food choices today too! No beating myself up,…
