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Transition from walking to jogging

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Weigh 220 by July 1st

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Be at 234 by May 31st

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WORK OUT 5 DAYS A WEEK

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weigh 175 pounds.

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Surgeon Testimonial

Todd Burry, M.D.
My first meeting with Dr. Burry was in a group session with two other individuals. We met first with a respitory specialist, then with a dietician, and then finally with Dr. Burry.

Dr. Burry seems quite young, but very competant. He is strong in his resolve for good patients that will adhere to the program and get the best results. He explains the surgical procedure in detail, then goes over the complications and risks, describing how the Deaconess program is doing compared to others nation-wide. He allowed any questions, and did not make me feel like I was wasting his time.

Afterwards, he met me in my own exam room (along with some interns of some type) to further examine my capability for surgery. Again, asked for more questions, and we moved on to the next step. Very good bedside manner.

His office staff is great -- Traci and Karen (receptionist and program director respectivly) have both had the surgery, and Penny is just a fountain of information. I don't care too much for the dietician, but the excercise therapist seemed real helpful.

What every patient should know going in to meet Dr. Burry - he is very picky on his patients. He wants the patients that are not as likely to have complications and are more likely to reach their goals. However, his competancy comes shining through, and I had no qualms with him opening me up. He's dedicated to his work, but doesn't make you feel like you're in the way. He came to visit each day in the hospital, but it was more like a visit than just picking and prodding. He even remembers family member's names and pertinent details (hubby had surgery the Friday after mine, and Dr. Burry and staff continually checked up on him).

Member Interests
  • Pets - 2 dogs (Moonbeam and Loki), and 2 cats (Habibi and Jonas)
  • Parenting - Kaitlin Cecilia 6/17/06 and Daniel Jonas 2/12/08
  • Western European - Husband is Swedish
  • Language - Attempting to learn Swedish..

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Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by Mitzi C. on 8/5/04 11:34 pm
    Congratulations on your surgery!! I will be thinking of you and sending prayers your way for a speedy recovery.
  • Comment by DonnaG on 8/5/04 4:45 am
    Andrea Yeah your turn is finally here. Congrats on your surgery. I will say a prayer for you asking God to send a beautiful flock of angels to take wonderful care of you, to comfort you and let you rest in peace so that you may recover faster. Good luck and best wishes. May God Bless you and protect as you walk through the next step to your wls journey. Donna
  • Comment by Linda C. on 8/2/04 4:53 pm
    Andrea - Good luck & God Bless you. You will soon be starting your new life and loving every minute of it. Linda Conover (5/18/04 surgery)
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Hi.  You've stumbled across my page.  I really don't know why, but come on in and have a seat.. take a good look around.

I mostly use this page to blog my food and excercise to keep me on track.  Wanna help me?  Feel free to comment, PM, or whatever to keep me on my toes.  I've fallen off the wagon before, and I have no plans on doing it again anytime soon.
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Accountability (2 days)
1 day ago
Thursday's -
Post Date: 7/3/08 4:45 am

Morning.

Headache is better, and AF is here.  I'm sure I won't be happy with tomorrow's weigh in.

Protein bar
1c oikos w/ fibersure
twisted protein bar
grilled chicken fillet w/ buffalo sauce
about 6oz of king crab legs
1c oikos w/ fibersure
twisted protein bar  (was craving chocolate)

1231 cals  24.25g fat  101.25g carbs  154.25g protein  17.5g fiber

20 min on treadmill doing interval speed training, 30 min upper body free weights



Friday's -

Headache is mostly gone, but AF is still hanging around.  

We've got no plans for today.  I'll go out and mow before a week of rain starts tomorrow.. picked up some turkey burgers that I'll throw on the grill with some ff cheese tonight (and maybe lunch, too.. who knows).. hope to get some laundry and vacuming done, but we'll see.  Just a quiet day around here.

Start: 229
Today: 224
Loss: 5lbs

1c oikos w/fibersure
salmon fillet
1c oikos
chicken and ff cheddar flatbread
new protein bar -- didn't care for it at all

1154 cals  27.5g fat  77.5g carbs  154.75g protein  18g fiber

30 min hardcore elliptical, and not much in lower body weights (free)

I figured out that I get a BP drop after doing squats using a davis bar (it's a bar in a track that you put weights on the end.. it's safer than just a normal bar and more versatile).  I did my calf raises no problem.. go to do the squats and have issues after each set.  I don't know if the machines have the same effect.. I'll find out tomorrow and rework my weights accordingly (it's time to rework them anyway).

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Accountability
2 days ago
The first is my cross post from another accountability thread for Monday's food with an excerpt about my test.. the 2nd is yesterday's food.

Post Date: 7/1/08 11:46 am
I'm alive.  I wish I were still asleep, but I'm alive.

The test started out ok.  I had immediate reaction, but figured it was due to not eating (nausea).  BP and HR were fine, though, so I really assumed it was cause pouchie was empty for too long.  6 min in the nausea got worse.  8 min in and I was really feeling it.  10 min in was not cool.  11 and I crashed.  They ended the test at 12 minutes with a positive reaction.  My systolic went to 71 (from a start of 118), which was way lower than my HR (which had started to speed up around 8 min).

Ever try passing out standing up but strapped down?  It's not fun.  Pretty clausterphobic.  Good thing those damned straps were on well because I was clawing my way through them before I finally went under.  They put me back flat (actually, mor eof a head stand), and all was right with the world within 3 minutes.  Except now I'm exhausted.  At least they didn't need to use medicine to cause the reaction.. I'm always trying to do things on my own yannow (dry humor).

So what does this mean?  Well, I get a new medication to my ever-growing list.  Soon as Katy-bit wakes up from her nap, we're going to go fill it.

So thanks for the thoughts.  It means alot to have such a kind and caring family.  My other board is worrie bout me, too (which is ironic, knowing where it is.. most people hate that board), so I'll do my accountability and check up on posts later today when I feel alive again.


1c coffee w/ ff moo
salmon fillet
1c oikos w/ fibersure
protein bar from GNC (not too bad)
chicken and mozzerella flatbread sandwich (at 11 cause my cals sucked)

933 cals  33011g fat  52.92g carbs  119.33g protein  16g fiber

15 min jogging, 30 min free weights



My day's food started out late.. but I ended up getting quite a bit in before I headed off to bed.  I don't know if it's cause AF is on her way, or the test, but I'm on day two of a migraine.  I've started some triptans, so I hope I'll at least feel human by lunch.

Protein shake
container of Harris Teeter veggie beef soup (lots of good carbs and protein)
protein bar
1c oikos w/ fibersure
salmon fillet

957 cals  27g fat  65g carbs  113g protein  15g fiber

No excercise.  Really, none.
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Accountability
5 days ago
Morning all.  Hope all are having a great weekend so far.

1c oikos w/ fibersure
protein bar (a big un, too.. 30g protein, but 380 cals)
chicken and cheddar flatbread
1c oikos w/ 1/2c fresh raspberries

965 cals  19.34g fat  87.12g carbs  118.56g protein  20.18g fiber

Went for a jog/walk around the neighborhood with one of the dogs.. was about 20 min and finally had to just walk because he was so exhausted.
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Accountability (I'm back!)
6 days ago
1c oikos
salmon fillet
1c oikos w/ 1/2c fresh raspberries
grilled chicken fillet w/ 1tbsp of buffalo wing sauce

737 cals  16.84g fat  29.62g carbs  115.06g protein  5.18g fiber

No excercise.. went to get in the car and the spare tire we had put on from the blowout on the way home was flat and I didn't know where the valve was to  put more air in it.  I'm going to get new tires today, and I hope to also either mow or head to the Y this afternoon.
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Accountability
on June 20, 2008 5:04 am
1c oikos w/ fibersure
container of Harris Teeter veggie beef soup
broiled whitefish fillet, few bites green beans, few bites of a "sweet muffin"
protein shake
twisted protein bar

1026 cals  27.94g fat  71.06g carbs  121.64g protein  13g fiber

30 min elliptical
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