coachgrrl wrote a blog post 11 years, 10 months ago
back in the middle again -  Well I discovered that I was too tight.  Oh yeah.  Had 1cc taken out, went on prevacid for 2 weeks...so much better.  Now I had .5 fill  and almost 2 weeks later I have lost 10 of...

coachgrrl posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
Hello restriction my old friend -  I know we aren't "supposed" to say restriciton.  BUT I had a 0.5cc fill and am finally back in the game, I think.  I can eat 3 oz of dense protein and some veggies.  Satisfied and...

coachgrrl posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
feeling maybe too good -  No more reflux and only a small amount of restriction.  So while I can eat without pain (GOOD!) I can eat more and pretty much anything (notsogood) It's making me anxious. :( ...

coachgrrl posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Relief! -  Got in first thing this am for a 1.00cc unfil (I only had 4.5cc total).  I have been getting prgressively tighter for the past month.  Not sure if it was the change of season or h...

coachgrrl posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
I rediscovered my exercise bike -  Tendonitis in my right achilles tendon has been acting up.  This has really thrown a wrench into my walking routine...and shoe choices.  If I walk after work or wear anything othe...

coachgrrl posted a discussion topic 11 years, 12 months ago
Excellent Breakfast find -  I thought I had already posted this..but it isn't showing up- Weird. So here goes again :) Kashi GoLean Creamy Vanilla Oatmeal 9 gm Protein 7 Gms fiber 150 calories Yu...

coachgrrl posted a discussion topic 11 years, 12 months ago
Excellent Breakfast find -  I'm loving Kashi GoLean Vanilla Oatmeal http://www.kashi.com/products/golean_hot_cereal_creamy_truly_vanilla 150 calories, 9 gms protein and 7 gms fiber. Delish, quick (1.5 m...

coachgrrl wrote a blog post 12 years ago
Regain..it's bound to happen -  So I'm 2 years out from surgery.  I have fairly good restriction.  I came out of the holidays with a 12 lb weight regain.  Ugh, ugh, ugh.  This is what happens when you start gett...

coachgrrl posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Asian marinade -  I used to use this on chicken wings, but have now moved onto BL/SL thighs 1/2C low salt soy sauce 1/2C brown sugar 6 cloves garlic minced 3 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1 ...

coachgrrl posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Updates on your plan? -  I finally got my appointments lined up.  Saw my therapist today and have an appt with my surgeon for my 2 yr f/u and a small fill on monday.   I'd like to share a few things my...

coachgrrl posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Mt 2nd Surgiversary -  I can't believe I forgot!! Just goes to show you how life is now so normal.  :) Still trying to lose those last 25 lbs.  But feeling and looking great.  I have no regrets so...

coachgrrl posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Post your plan... -  Ok so it's January 8th, and it seems everyone's looking to get back on track so post your plan below...be as specific as possible. Here's mine. 1.  Call for a surgeon's appt...

coachgrrl posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Christmas Confessional -  Bless me lapband for I have sinned... and have gained 8 lbs since thanksgiving  I did walk/jog 2 miles today. Tomorrow it's back on track...no more cookies, candy, chocol...

coachgrrl posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Kale chips -  WOW! These are really good and good for you.  Nice when you want something crunchy/salty Take a bunch of curly leaf kale.  wash, dry , cut stems off and into bites sized p...

coachgrrl posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Ticked off that this *still* bugs me -  My mother called me tonight.  I haven't talked to her for awhile as it's been crazy busy around here.  So she called to chat...fine.  She's in assisted living happy and doing well...

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coachgrrl posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
emotional eating -  uh...yeah, I'm so guilty My oldest dd leaves for college on friday.  I never thought I would be so emotional about this.  I know she's ready and will do great...I'm even happy ...

coachgrrl posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Just a little update from me and a picture.. -  Having a great summer.  Dh and I recently celebrated our 20th anniversary.  I now weight less than I did when I got married.  and I fee l great a picture... [IMG]http://img....

coachgrrl posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
A couple of strange, random NSV -  With the start of summer and putting together graduations for my oldest who graduated HS last saturday I was surprised to discover a few strange NSV..but wonderful just the same l...

coachgrrl posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Freshman orientation -  Or how I deal with stress post LB...a lesson still in progress. I brought my oldest dd to her freshman college orientation program today.  I am so darn proud of her! And yet so...

coachgrrl posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
MO and the teenage years -  I want to ask all of you who suffered with morbid obesity (or close to it) as a teen.young adult.  As a teen/YA did your parents try to intervene and encourage you to lose weight?...

coachgrrl posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Whoa, my latest fill -  I had been fairly loose, and had a 0.4cc fill on wed.  My last fill was Jan.  I now have 4.2cc in my 10cc band.  anyhow,,, WOW what a difference 0.4cc can make.  I had forgotte...

coachgrrl posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
My update -  I had posted a few weeks ago I was struggling a bit.  Nothing major but just eating more carbs and volume.  I've had a lot going on emotionally (my mom's moving into assisted livi...

coachgrrl posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
My bad -  Well, I'm up 8 lbs.  Time to come clean, change the ticker and move on.  I know I've been eating far too much sugar.  Period.  Not enough protein and not enough exercise.   ...

coachgrrl posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Adora calcium chocolate -  I had been taking Viactiv as per my nut for calcium supplementation but a friend told me about adora.  They are milk or dark chocolate calcium disks.  They are very yummy and have...
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