econtiff posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Avoidance -  Oh man. So much is going on right now. It's only Tuesday and somehow I feel like I have set my week up for failure. Instead of going to do my work out as soon as I planned I start...

econtiff posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
NSV -  So, weird thing.  I found a ring my grandmother bought me when I was 13. It's an initial ring. Remember when those were popular? Anyway, so I tried in on for fun and it fit....

econtiff posted a comment 11 years, 11 months ago
I've started getting really hungry lately. I'm not on any type of acid...

econtiff posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Unexpected NSV -  So I was getting dressed today to have lunch with a friend.  Lunch now is them eating, me bringing a protein shake along because I'm still not confident on what the heck to ord...

econtiff posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Exercise Question and I Hit the Dreaded Stall - Hey folks! I was wondering your opinion. I had my sleeve 3 weeks ago today. I have not been cleared for all exercise yet. That appointment is coming on the 24th. My plan was to up ...

econtiff posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Rhearob is a Genius! -  Gotta give a shout out. There was a discussion about what to put your chicken salad on and he suggested Parmesan crisps. So, today, I was at Wal-mart (yea, I am a dumbass, agai...

econtiff posted a discussion topic 11 years, 12 months ago
Quick Questiom?!? -  Okay so I just ate a little less than an ounce of tipaliamfor dinner.  I was at an event today so I'm nowhere near my protein requirement.  I was going to add my protein pow...

econtiff posted a discussion topic 11 years, 12 months ago
I Need Sleep! -  My body is so sensitive to the amount of sleep I get when losing weight. Due to various issues, I haven't gotten very much sleep the past 2 nights and the scale is showing it.  ...

econtiff posted a discussion topic 11 years, 12 months ago
What do skinny people worry about? -  Ok, I know this sounds dumb but right now I feel my weight loss journey is all consuming. Of course I do, right? This is tough and it's new.  Well before being sleeved, I still...

econtiff posted a discussion topic 11 years, 12 months ago
Saving on Electricity Also + Social Media + NSV -  Ok so maybe this is a silly comparison but I am freezing all the time now so my A/C has been up 2 degrees that my normal sleep temp. I see this as a good thing because I'll saving...

econtiff posted a comment 11 years, 12 months ago
Hey girly, some convenience stores carry Muscle Milk in the...

econtiff posted a discussion topic 11 years, 12 months ago
Feeling Pretty Darn Good! 13 days post op -  I really am not sure how to count my 'time' because I had surgery in the afternoon and didn't get out until 5pm 2 weeks ago. So, I guess that makes me 13 days out ish. LOL. I'm...

econtiff posted a discussion topic 11 years, 12 months ago
S-E-X -  Okay so I saw someone post they waited until 4 weeks post op so that's what I told my husband. I compared it to having my son mad said hell, you had to wait 6 weeks then.  Howe...

econtiff posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
My first episode -  Well, I over ate for the first time and within 20 minutes, puked it all back up. Lesson learned. Amazing how that 1 or 2 extra bites is too much. I am trying to get my 80 grams of...

econtiff posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
FitBit Question -  Hey everyone, I know the fitbit is primarily for steps but have you found an effective way for it to measure a bike ride? Where would I place it or should I just use a different ...

econtiff posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
I ate fish! Bad couple of days -  Hey everyone! I hope your weekend is off to a great start. I have had one heck of a week! Basically Wednesday, Thursday and Friday were super tough. Upon everyone's recommendat...

econtiff posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
And tomorrow I shall have fish! -  Hehe. My surgeon said to give it a shot. Eat a little and chew the heck out of it is what he said. Any other advice? *nervous*

econtiff posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
So exhausted and back to work -  Hey sleevers, I could use some positive thoughts today. I slept terribly and am headed back to work for a few hours. I also have some homework due today. Gotta suck it up and get ...

econtiff posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Is it possible? -  Hey everyone, it's almost 3 am and I woke up at 2:20, just popped up, like my sleep meds wore off. I take ambien because I'm a pretty high strung person and wouldn't fall asleep w...

econtiff posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Two questions for newly sleeved - vets feel free t -  1) I feel like the protein shakes make my mouth feel filmy all day. I am drinking my required water and even trying to get as much in as possible. Does anyone else have this film?...

econtiff posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
No longer Morbid! NSV -  Weighed myself and I'm 216.6. Did the BMI calc and that puts me at under 40 BMI. Yay!  Never thought I'd be happy to be 'just obese' lol.  How's everyone doing today ?

econtiff posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
"1 week" Post Op Check Up -  I had my check up with my surgeon today. Everything looks great. He said I need to have at least a protein shake even though I'm not hungry. I know that. Just have to keep working...

econtiff posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Tomato a no go -  Dangit. Tried the tomato soup I made again today and it still didn't go down well. Sucks because it's so tasty. Switched to some strained vegetable soup of some sort and no issues...

econtiff posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
I'm Being Selfish and I Know It - I know this is going to sound totally immature but I am struggling with this in my brain right now.  My husband is now sick. He's catching a cold or something and saying he has ...

econtiff posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
I overdid it today -  I woke up feeling great so I started a normal Saturday. Let the dog out, made my son breakfast, tidied up the kitchen. Then I took my morning drugs (no pain meds needed) and began...
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04/24/2012
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Mar 18, 2012
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