KnittingPoet posted a discussion topic 8 years, 2 months ago

I'm sitting I the chair getting my first dose of Injectafer.  One step towards feeling better!


KnittingPoet posted a discussion topic 8 years, 2 months ago

Tomorrow is my first appointment with the hematologist. What should I expect?


KnittingPoet posted a discussion topic 8 years, 2 months ago

I feel really crappy this morning. Wish I could stay home. 


KnittingPoet posted a discussion topic 8 years, 2 months ago

Since I've started tracking again, I'm glued to my MyFitnessPal app.  It's almost 3:00 and I've had 


KnittingPoet posted a discussion topic 8 years, 2 months ago

Please tell me it's possible to lose 4.6 pounds in a little more than a week and that the scale isn't playing tricks on me!!


KnittingPoet posted a discussion topic 8 years, 2 months ago

I know this is going to sound whiny but I need to vent to people who'll understand.

I had my surg


KnittingPoet posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago

Hello, all!

This is my first summer off in three years so I want to spend it getting back on track with my eating and exercise.  Could anyone share with me your workout routine?  I really want to get off this plateau.


KnittingPoet posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
Vitamin Info - Good morning, all. I've been a little off track lately and I'm trying to get back on schedule.  Does anyone have the vitamin dosage list they can share with me? I moved and a lot ...

KnittingPoet posted a discussion topic 10 years, 2 months ago
NSV - Yesterday I had a physical with my PCP and he officially took me off my blood pressure meds!!! 

KnittingPoet posted a discussion topic 10 years, 3 months ago
Possible? - Is it possible for me to have lost 2.6 pounds since Sunday?

KnittingPoet posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
FINALLY!!! - After 16 long months, the scale finally shows 100 pounds lost!!  See my happy dance.... 

KnittingPoet posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
In Need of Major Redirect - I made the ultimate mistake... I let other "stuff" get in the way of health.  Work has me so stressed out that I haven't been making it to the gym and I'm slipping into my old p...

KnittingPoet posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
Feeling Unsuccessful - I had my one year check up.  So far I've only lost 34% of my excess weight.  I was reading an article that said I should have lost up to 60% by now.  Feel like I went through al...

KnittingPoet posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
So frustrating!! - Today is my 8 month anniversary and I'm stuck at -81. What am I doing wrong?? I feel like I should've lost more.

KnittingPoet posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
I can finally see myself. June 2012 v/s January 2 - It was beginning to get really frustrating looking in the mirror and not seeing what everyone else was seeing. Finally took a picture to compare with the picture I took the day ...

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KnittingPoet posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
Working Out - Today I meet with my lifestyle coach to develop my exercise program.  It's proof that I've come a long way because I'm super excited to be starting this!!  I feel like my weight...

KnittingPoet posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
Exercise - What type of workout routines does everyone have?

KnittingPoet posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
Memory Loss - Has anyone else noticed that their memory got worse after the surgery?  Mine has gotten awful!

KnittingPoet posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
Getting Back on Track... 5 Day Pouch Test? - Now that the holidays are over, it's time for me to get back on track.  I keep coming across this 5 Day Pouch test.  Has anyone ever tried it? Does it work?  Any other tips for ...

KnittingPoet posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Hunger - I am six months out and I don't feel hunger. The times when I catch myself saying "I'm hungry", I realize that it is more mental than physical.  If I wasn't on a schedule, I wou...

KnittingPoet posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Another Goal Met! - I hit the 70-pound loss mark yesterday! I was nervous about weighing in since Thanksgiving just passed.  But, I was reminded that even though I did allow myself some "treats", i...

KnittingPoet posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
My Reflection Changed - Early last week, I posted that I wasn't able to look in the mirror and see a difference in my body at a 54 pound loss. (BTW - it's now 59 pounds )  Anyway, yesterday I was heading ...

KnittingPoet posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Can't tell the difference - I am down 54 pounds but see no difference when I look in the mirror. When will my reflection change???

KnittingPoet posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
fruit - I'm 5 weeks out and craving fresh fruit (especially apples and grapes) but haven't tried any.  What was everyone able to eat at that point?
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