LaToya S.
LaToya S. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
Need help from those of you who were banded befor - I have a friend that has the lap band (banded Aug 2011).
She is not loosing any weight and is looking for someone who can relate.
I would love for those of you who were banded be...
LaToya S. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
Revision to DS question - I am just curious if any of you were previously VSGers and switched to the DS?
I am asking purely out of curiosity.
Thanks!
LaToya S. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
Question about 'aunt flo' (ladies---you know who s - I have the Mirena IUD. I had not had a cycle since one month after it was put in.
Then half way through my liquid diet I had a cycle. Hubby said it was due to all the hormones bei...
LaToya S. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
Out of the 60s - I was entering my weight this morning from weighing in and realized that there is a BMI tracker on here....
Guess what---- My BMI is no longer in the 60's!!!
My BMI is now 59! I ...
LaToya S. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
What do you measure - I want to start tracking my measurements so I am wondering what all do you measure, how often...
I am wondering if I will be able to measure myself.
LaToya S. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
16 pounds.... - ...is what I want to loose before the new year. Even if I don't get it I will be ok but I would L O V E to have 50 pounds gone before the new year. I may not have 16 to loose since...
LaToya S. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
Oven Baked Fries---questions - I have been craving some french fries for quite some time (probably since day one of liquid diet) :-)
Do you think a few oven baked fries will be ok?
I have found some recipes fo...
LaToya S. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
Oven baked fries....quick question - I have been wanting a french fry since I started my liquid diet over a month ago.
I know I can have potatoes right now but I was wondering if oven baked fries were ok.
Does an...
LaToya S. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
Guess who is under 350..... - ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I got on the scale last night and it said 348!!!
I am UNDER 350 POUNDS---and then I hit the gym again this morning.
I am really feeling like...
LaToya S. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
I need a protein drink recipe - I need a protein shake recipe.
I DO NOT and CANNOT tolerate milk.
So the atkins shakes or any other kind do not work for me.
I am looking for a protein drink---is anyone aware...
LaToya S. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
Biggest Looser Is On! - Still love this show!
LaToya S. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
I could really kick myself... - I don't know WHAT I did today but I am not happy with myself ONE SINGLE BIT!!!!
We had a congratulatory lunch for an employee today and I grabbed a piece of pizza and ate the top ...
LaToya S. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
I went back to work today and.... - ....I FEEL GREAT!!!!
I am so glad I went back to work today. It was nice being busy and not having all day at home to think about eating :-)
So after 12 days being post op I got ...
LaToya S. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
Gym in the morning.... - I am posting this here so that I will have some accountability.
But---I have EVERY intention of going to the gym in the morning and working out (lightly) maybe 30 minutes on the ...
LaToya S. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
Help finding a support group - I am actually in Illinois but considered part of the St.Louis,MO Metro area.
I am looking for a support group to attend that is actually on this side of the river.
I know of one ...
LaToya S. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
WLS Support Groups/Meetings for STL Metro area - I am actually in Illinois but considered part of the St.Louis,MO Metro area.
I am looking for a support group to attend that is actually on this side of the river.
I know of one ...
LaToya S. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
This may sound silly but where do you feel full??? - Me any my husband were talking about the 'full' feeling last night and it really got me to thinking.
Before having our newly sleeved stomachs we would get that 'full'(or shall I s...
LaToya S. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
Question About Certain Foods - I have been extremely hungry over the past few days. I strongly believe it is due to me basicly being on liquids and applesauce, can't tolerate the liquid forms of protein.
My nut...
LaToya S. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 4 months ago
Should I be hungry???? - I am a little over a week out now and I am pretty sure that last night I was actually hungry.
I woke up this morning feeling hungry as well----.
I even sipped some water to make...
LaToya S. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 5 months ago
Don't want to do this any longer..... - ...o.k.
I feel better now that I have said that.
But for some reason today I just don't feel like doing this any longer...
But this is hard, and I knew this when I signed up for...
LaToya S. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 5 months ago
Why am I hurting - I did not want to use this board to complain but OH MY GOODNESS!!!!
My tummy really hurts :-(
Why does it hurt? I feel like I need to burp really good or do #2.
And I am soooo...
LaToya S. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 5 months ago
Oh my goodness---I have lost my baby!!! - So I had my first post-op appointment today and am down a total of 26 lbs.
My soon to be 8 month old is close to 19 lbs. So I have lost the weight of my baby and then some!!!!! YA...
LaToya S. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 5 months ago
A whole bunch of stuff - Here I am day 6 Post-Op and here are a few of my thoughts:
1st- I have not been hungry since I have had surgery :-) But I am thirsty as CRAP!!!
2nd- I can't get enough to drink ...
LaToya S. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 5 months ago
I'm home!!!!! - My surgeon said that the surgery went well yesterday and I got to come home today.
I am very sleepy---is that normal? I walked a few times back and forth. The gas pain has really...
LaToya S. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 5 months ago
I am home!!! - My surgeon said that the surgery went well yesterday and I got to come home today.
I am very sleepy---is that normal? I walked a few times back and forth. The gas pain has really...
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Edwardsville, IL
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47.2
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Surgery
11/30/2011
Surgery Date
Sep 18, 2011
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