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Chalk
on 5/10/13 8:34 pm

Topic: RE: Chris Christie -- looking good!

Rock Center just posted this pic of Gov. Christie on Twitter. I can already see a big difference in how he looks.

Wishing the best for the governor.

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BJ7QUmECEAAMy57.jpg
Sorry the page isn't hyper linked. On my iPad and haven't figured put how to do that yet.

Pre-Op Weight Loss 20 lbs ~~~~~ Surgery Weight 289

Current weight 171 ~~~~~~ Goal weight 180 ~~~~~~ 6'0"

Month 1 (21 lbs) ~~~ Month 2 (10 lbs) ~~~ Month 3 (14 lbs) ~~~ Month 4 (12 lbs) ~~~ Month 5 (9 lbs) ~~~ Month 6 (11 lbs) ~~~ Month 7 (10 lbs) ~~~~ Month 8 (8 lbs) ~~~ Month 9 (9 lbs) ~~~ Month 10 (6 lbs)

Goal Reached in 10 months

Chalk
on 5/8/13 10:50 pm

Topic: RE: Happy Day of the Teacher!

I retired after 34 years and now work in the central office part time. One of the schools invited all of us for a Teacher Appreciation luncheon. Barbecue pork, ribs, cole slaw, baked potatoes and this mile high lemon meringue pie in HUGE slices. I was able to resist the pie.....thank God! Just had the shredded pork and cold slaw, it I kept close to regular lunch calories.

And you know what? It didn't really bother me to pass up the baked potato and pie. This is a major shift in my attitude since surgery. I even left about 1/4 of the food on my plate.

::::learning to maintain::::

Pre-Op Weight Loss 20 lbs ~~~~~ Surgery Weight 289

Current weight 171 ~~~~~~ Goal weight 180 ~~~~~~ 6'0"

Goal Reached in 10 months

Chalk
on 4/11/13 7:57 pm

Topic: RE: 11 Months Out/200 lbs lost/With Pic

Holy Moley!! You go GIRL!!!!

Stunning.

Pre-Op Weight Loss 20 lbs ~~~~~ Surgery Weight 289

Current weight 171 ~~~~~~ Goal weight 180 ~~~~~~ 6'0"

Goal Reached in 10 months

Chalk
on 4/2/13 8:37 pm

Topic: RE: 6 Day Post-Op: I'm Freezing!

I'm over a year out from surgery and I freeze! I'm still wearing my long underwear and its in the upper 50's now. Before I would have been in short sleeve shirts and capris.

Pre-Op Weight Loss 20 lbs ~~~~~ Surgery Weight 289

Current weight 171 ~~~~~~ Goal weight 180 ~~~~~~ 6'0"

Goal Reached in 10 months

Chalk
on 4/2/13 8:28 pm

Topic: RE: How much did you lose your first month?

My monthly weight loss is in my signature. I don't focus too much on what my measurements were since I didn't take any --- jus****ched the clothes size shrink.

Pre-Op Weight Loss 20 lbs ~~~~~ Surgery Weight 289

Current weight 171 ~~~~~~ Goal weight 180 ~~~~~~ 6'0"

Goal Reached in 10 months

Chalk
on 2/21/13 8:24 pm

Topic: RE: Almost 63 y/o, any others?

I had surgery 14 months ago at 61. You can look at my signature to see my weight loss progress. I didn't have any complications at all....was able to drink and eat according to the Dr. schedule. Best decision I ever made. I feel great and my arthritis no longer bothers me.

Pre-Op Weight Loss 20 lbs ~~~~~ Surgery Weight 289

Current weight 171 ~~~~~~ Goal weight 180 ~~~~~~ 6'0"

Goal Reached in 10 months

Chalk
on 2/17/13 8:38 pm

Topic: RE: The wisdom of putting yourself 5 pounds below goal for wiggle room. A nod to the vets.

I absolutely agree with maintaining a few pounds under goal. Even though I'm only 3 months into maintenance, I've stayed pretty consistent within a 2-3 lb range even thru the holidays.

Yesterday was one of those where i wanted to 'eat everything in sight' days. Today I had to pull the reins in.

Pre-Op Weight Loss 20 lbs ~~~~~ Surgery Weight 289

Current weight 171 ~~~~~~ Goal weight 180 ~~~~~~ 6'0"

Goal Reached in 10 months

Chalk
on 1/30/13 1:52 pm

Topic: RE: Rob, you OK? Tornado near you?

Rob,

Just checking to make sure you're safe. Saw on the news that a tornado touched down with damage near you. You've gotten so skinny a puff of wind would pick you right up offa the ground.

Pre-Op Weight Loss 20 lbs ~~~~~ Surgery Weight 289

Current weight 171 ~~~~~~ Goal weight 180 ~~~~~~ 6'0"

Goal Reached in 10 months

Chalk
on 1/5/13 8:07 pm

Topic: RE: CPAP/Apnea Question

I was one of the unlucky ones. Had another sleep study done when I reached goal and I still have apnea - even though the number of episodes I have an hour has decreased by half.

Pre-Op Weight Loss 20 lbs ~~~~~ Surgery Weight 289

Current weight 171 ~~~~~~ Goal weight 180 ~~~~~~ 6'0"

Goal Reached in 10 months

Chalk
on 12/31/12 7:32 pm

Topic: RE: New Year/Improved me..pic attached

Look at YOU! In horizontal stripes even

Way to go.

Pre-Op Weight Loss 20 lbs ~~~~~ Surgery Weight 289

Current weight 171 ~~~~~~ Goal weight 180 ~~~~~~ 6'0"

Goal Reached in 10 months

Chalk
on 12/27/12 5:00 pm

Topic: RE: ::Happy Dance:: I DID IT!!! ::Happy Dance::

And during Christmas week EVEN!! Way to go!!!

Pre-Op Weight Loss 20 lbs ~~~~~ Surgery Weight 289

Current weight 171 ~~~~~~ Goal weight 180 ~~~~~~ 6'0"

Goal Reached in 10 months

Chalk
on 12/22/12 9:21 pm

Topic: RE: Diet Soda

Any bubbly beverage just doesn't sit well on my tummy - soda, seltzer, champagne. My nutritionist didn't say anything about staying away from carbonated beverages, but I've found I just don't tolerate them well and since it has been almost a year since I've had a diet Dr. Pepper, I really don't think about it anymore.

Pre-Op Weight Loss 20 lbs ~~~~~ Surgery Weight 289

Current weight 171 ~~~~~~ Goal weight 180 ~~~~~~ 6'0"

Goal Reached in 10 months

Chalk
on 12/15/12 7:53 pm

Topic: RE: What foods are you permanently unable to eat after surgery?

I've only been in maintenance about 6 weeks and am still experimenting. Carbonated anything just doesn't sit well --- too many bubbles I suppose. I still haven't tried pasta and I'm not really interested in it too much anymore.....hope that continues.

Some things I used to love are kinda blah now.....desserts in general (too darn sweet), tortillas, bread, crackers -- they sit heavy and none of them are appealing.

Pre-Op Weight Loss 20 lbs ~~~~~ Surgery Weight 289

Current weight 171 ~~~~~~ Goal weight 180 ~~~~~~ 6'0"

Goal Reached in 10 months

Chalk
on 12/13/12 8:23 pm

Topic: RE: Need to have a sleep study

I thought I'd be able to get rid of my CPAP when I reached goal, but it's not to be. Had a reevaluation last week and still need to use it. I'm not terribly disappointed because I sleep soooooo much better with my mask, but do find it a hassle to lug about when traveling as I don't trust packing it in my suitcase in case my bag doesn't make it to my destination.

I've been on CPAP for over 6 years, originally experiencing over 60 episodes and hour. Needless to say, I wasn't getting much rest before I was diagnosed.

Pre-Op Weight Loss 20 lbs ~~~~~ Surgery Weight 289

Current weight 171 ~~~~~~ Goal weight 180 ~~~~~~ 6'0"

Goal Reached in 10 months

Chalk
on 12/10/12 7:38 pm

Topic: RE: I have to mark the occasion...

Oooooo and only 10 lbs from goal too!!

Awesome

Pre-Op Weight Loss 20 lbs ~~~~~ Surgery Weight 289

Current weight 171 ~~~~~~ Goal weight 180 ~~~~~~ 6'0"

Goal Reached in 10 months

Chalk
on 12/5/12 6:46 pm

Topic: RE: How did you come up with your goal weight?

I set my goal just inside of a normal BMI....at 180.... 6'0" tall. My surgeon wants me at 155 but i don't intend to go there. That would put me at a BMI of 21. I'm in a 12-14 now and at 62 I think that's just fine. My current weight is 173 and if I can hold between 170-175 I will be a happy woman!

Pre-Op Weight Loss 20 lbs ~~~~~ Surgery Weight 289

Current weight 171 ~~~~~~ Goal weight 180 ~~~~~~ 6'0"

Goal Reached in 10 months

Chalk
on 12/5/12 6:22 pm

Topic: RE: Quest Craving Peanut Butter Cups

I tried these during weight loss and they were a trigger food for me then. Since I've been at goal I've tried them again - trying to bump up my calories without relying on high carb, protein poor foods.

I find that eating one of these for a snack on most days is working out just fine and don't seem to send me into a carb binge. I like the Chocolate brownie one best. I heat it in the microwave for 10 sec, cut it into 10 small bites and it satisfies my chocolate fix while giving me 20g. Protein.

Pre-Op Weight Loss 20 lbs ~~~~~ Surgery Weight 289

Current weight 171 ~~~~~~ Goal weight 180 ~~~~~~ 6'0"

Goal Reached in 10 months

Chalk
on 11/25/12 7:42 pm

Topic: RE: I think I scared the weight off...

Diane,

I made your Cinnamon Almond recipe so many times pre-op --- it's one of absolute favorite snacks. My family just loves them too -- brought me a 5 lb bag of almonds to make for them to take on vacation last summer to the beach.

I had not had any during weight loss and wouldn't allow myself to make them until I reached goal. Those almonds were the first 'treat' I made when I hit goal.

Thanks so much for posting this recipe over a year ago......my whole family thanks you too

Pre-Op Weight Loss 20 lbs ~~~~~ Surgery Weight 289

Current weight 171 ~~~~~~ Goal weight 180 ~~~~~~ 6'0"

Goal Reached in 10 months

Chalk
on 11/18/12 8:50 pm

Topic: RE: am i to old

I was sleeved in January at 61. It was the easiest surgery I've ever had and recovery was relatively fast. Was back at work in 3 weeks. I had occasional weal 'spells' for the first 6 weeks or so, but I just took it easy. Since then I haven't had any problems.

Good luck to you.

Pre-Op Weight Loss 20 lbs ~~~~~ Surgery Weight 289

Current weight 171 ~~~~~~ Goal weight 180 ~~~~~~ 6'0"

Goal Reached in 10 months

Chalk
on 11/18/12 8:47 pm

Topic: RE: Today is my birthday..120lbs lost...survived a brain tumor...very thankful FIXED THE PICS!

Well, look at you!!!

Looking marvelous! Glad you're on the mend too.

Pre-Op Weight Loss 20 lbs ~~~~~ Surgery Weight 289

Current weight 171 ~~~~~~ Goal weight 180 ~~~~~~ 6'0"

Goal Reached in 10 months

Chalk
on 11/18/12 8:42 pm

Topic: RE: Are there any foods you can no longer tolerate?

Another Crystal Light hater here - had to give away boxes and boxes of the stuff. The citric acid absolutely does not agree with my tummy.

Some foods I no longer enjoy, almonds being one. I used to not like chocolate at all --- unAmerican, I know

. Now I really like chocolate, especially dark. I allow myself 2 pieces of Dove dark choc a day. Never thought I'd ever like it.

Chicken, if dry, doesn't sit well and steak isn't something I enjoy any longer.

Pre-Op Weight Loss 20 lbs ~~~~~ Surgery Weight 289

Current weight 171 ~~~~~~ Goal weight 180 ~~~~~~ 6'0"

Goal Reached in 10 months

Chalk
on 11/13/12 7:57 pm

Topic: RE: How much popcorn can you eat?

I've been at goal for a few weeks and eat popcorn a couple of times a week. I use this popcorn popper because I have never like the 'chemical' taste of the bagged microwave popcorn.

http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-60120-Microwaver-Popcorn/dp/B00004W4UP/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1352864842&sr=8-1&keywords=popcorn+popper+microwave

I measure out 2T. corn, spray with a small amount of butter flavored cooking spray, and then sprinkle with popcorn salt after popping. Makes about 5 cups popped. Total calories - 90

I don't have a problem with eating all of it - popcorn is a slider food for me so it doesnt fill me up. So far it's a food I can control --- now peanut butter is a whole other issue! It does not enter my house. My pre-op love affair with peanut butter is alive and kicking!!

Pre-Op Weight Loss 20 lbs ~~~~~ Surgery Weight 289

Current weight 171 ~~~~~~ Goal weight 180 ~~~~~~ 6'0"

Goal Reached in 10 months

Chalk
on 10/8/12 9:05 pm

Topic: RE: Exhaustion

I experienced waves of exhaustion for 6 weeks after surgery. I'd be fine for several hours and then it would hit me suddenly and I'd have to lie down for an hour or so and it would pass. After I had rested, I'd be just fine and would have energy to go for a walk or go shopping.

Pre-Op Weight Loss 20 lbs ~~~~~ Surgery Weight 289

Current weight 171 ~~~~~~ Goal weight 180 ~~~~~~ 6'0"

Goal Reached in 10 months

Chalk
on 10/7/12 6:57 pm

Topic: RE: Thank the Lord for Papaya enzyme

The enzyme is papain - used in those powdered meat tenderizers to break down the protein. That's why it made you feel better.

Pre-Op Weight Loss 20 lbs ~~~~~ Surgery Weight 289

Current weight 171 ~~~~~~ Goal weight 180 ~~~~~~ 6'0"

Goal Reached in 10 months

Chalk
on 10/6/12 9:51 pm

Topic: RE: Another thing missing on this new OH ...

On the iPad, tap the avatar and a pop up window will show the surgery info.

Pre-Op Weight Loss 20 lbs ~~~~~ Surgery Weight 289

Current weight 171 ~~~~~~ Goal weight 180 ~~~~~~ 6'0"

Goal Reached in 10 months