melissa_whitener
melissa_whitener posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
Affordable Care Act and WLS?? -
I have registered with the affordable care act website and I have a registration number
I've tried to look at all the different options for Pennsylvania and it is not lookin...
melissa_whitener wrote a blog post 11 years, 9 months ago
Down to 200 but... - still struggling with that plateau feeling!
I am still losing, but OHHHHhhh so slowly. I continue to try my best to eat healthy and I'm still working, but the hunger won't abat...
melissa_whitener posted a comment 12 years ago
Hey Brenda! I just caught up on your blog for april and...
melissa_whitener wrote a blog post 12 years ago
It's not just a plateau.... - it's a sub-continent! I have been stuck between 211 and 214 pounds now for about 3 weeks. Since I am still pre-op, and in too much pain to exercise, I am not surprised by this de...
melissa_whitener wrote a blog post 12 years, 1 month ago
Been working two months, and so far... - I'm able to keep a full time job!! I have been fighting my fibromyalgia pain, and really, really hungry, but I have managed to stick it out so far. My job is still fun and I stil...
melissa_whitener wrote a blog post 12 years, 1 month ago
Luck O' the Irish to you and... - to me!!
Happy St. Patrick's Day, and go see eggface to win a very cool prize
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Go to the website and enter to win!
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melissa_whitener wrote a blog post 12 years, 1 month ago
Fibromyalgia pain is making it increasingly diffic - I refuse to give in to it and stop working. My job is not hard. I sit at a table in an adjustable chair. I look at small pieces of plastic tubing. I take and write down measure...
melissa_whitener wrote a blog post 12 years, 2 months ago
Working overtime makes it difficult, but... - I'm still losing! I got the chance to earn some overtime pay this past week, for the first time since I started my job back in late January. It was nice to have the chance to ear...
melissa_whitener posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
PMS and hunger and cravings, is it just me?? - Although I didn't check my calendar yesterday, by 5 AM this morning I knew it was close to time for my period. How?? HUNGRY!! Craving Carbs!!! Starving! Is it just me, or is th...
melissa_whitener wrote a blog post 12 years, 2 months ago
A long week at work, a cold, and ... - PMS!! These demons have joined together to make me HUNGRY!! I feel like I did back when I first stopped drinking soda and cut waaay back on carbs. I am craving carbs and so very...
melissa_whitener wrote a blog post 12 years, 3 months ago
I'm freaking out a little.... - but hopefully it will pass. I am so excited to start my new job tomorrow, or today, depending on your perspective. I go in at midnight Wednesday and work until 830 am Thursday m...
melissa_whitener wrote a blog post 12 years, 3 months ago
Winter finally arrives... - here in Pennsylvania!! I have been hoping for snow since we had a crazy early October snowfall, and finally we have more snow!! We got about 4 inches of the white stuff today, wh...
melissa_whitener posted a comment 12 years, 3 months ago
Hi Brenda! I make my kids run the stairs for me all the time. I have...
melissa_whitener posted a comment 12 years, 3 months ago
OOOH Brenda I love your truck, I have a Chevy Silverado that is about...
melissa_whitener wrote a blog post 12 years, 3 months ago
A crazy day in my life.... - and again with the cold shower! It started out OK, got Bob and the boys out the door and then went back to sleep, since I had no morning obligations. Somehow, sleeping during the...
melissa_whitener wrote a blog post 12 years, 3 months ago
Unjury, hot water heater, and job interview.... - makes for a weird blog entry. I totally forgot about my support group meeting on Tuesday night, I must attend at least one more to be eligible for surgery, so I need to make sure ...
melissa_whitener wrote a blog post 12 years, 3 months ago
And the protein lottery goes on... - as I try to prepare for my pre-surgical protein drink only diet. So far I've tried Chike chocolate (good) and Nectar chocolate (yuk) and today the lucky beverage was GNC's AMP Am...
melissa_whitener posted a comment 12 years, 3 months ago
so very sorry for your loss. my own mom died almost ten years ago...
melissa_whitener wrote a blog post 12 years, 3 months ago
Job interviews are like trips to the dentist... - only they hurt more. I had two interviews in late 2011, one with a plastic tubing manufacturer, and the other with a small, privately owned pharmaceutical company. In both instan...
melissa_whitener wrote a blog post 12 years, 3 months ago
I had my first protein meal replacement today and. - it wasn't bad! It was Chike Chocolate Bliss. A bit of an artificial sweetener aftertaste, but not too much.
I only had to chew up one clump of undissolved powder, which I mana...
melissa_whitener posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Blackberry phone app for food/exercise?? - hello all
i am wondering if anyone knows about a phone app for tracking protein, fat, and carb grams, calories and exercise.
I am a long way from surgery but I am taking vitam...
melissa_whitener wrote a blog post 12 years, 3 months ago
Winter finally arrives and ... - I'm ready for it! We are finally expecting some flurries here in eastern PA, and I, for one, am glad. One thing I like about living here is that we have snow in winter, heat in ...
melissa_whitener posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
advice on protein drinks/brands please! - I am reposting this from the RNY forum, want to open it up to all of you.
The more responses I get the happier i'll be, so talk to me, people!!
hello all! I am thinking t...
melissa_whitener wrote a blog post 12 years, 3 months ago
Is it all in my head.... - or do I have more energy already? I weighed in with my nutritionist on wednesday and I have lost 17 pounds since I started eating sensibly. Of course, I am hungry all the time, b...
melissa_whitener posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
newbie seeks advice on protein and shaker bottles - hello all! I am thinking that before surgery I can order samples of several different brands of protein, then after surgery I can try them out and then decide what i like best, o...
About Me
PA
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38.0
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Surgery
12/31/2013
Surgery Date
Nov 30, 2011
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