Wednesday, January 26, 2011

New home for my lap-band blog posts and info

Hi everyone,

If you came here to read Michael's Mind: What Thoughts I Think, don't worry. This site is not going away. I wanted to make a special place to post all of my lap-band information so I have moved it to my new Banded Librarian blog.


I also have my new book blog -- Michael's Book Shelf: What I read and Write.



I also still have my YouTube channel -- LibrarianMichael/The Banded Librarian.


I know that's a lot to take in however, if you subscribe to my YouTube channel and "follow" my blogs, you'll know every time there is a new video or blog posted. It's easier for you and good for me.  The stats would really help!


Thanks and see you all in the internet!


Michael

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Michael's video blog #14 - lap-band and life update

Hi all,

Well, the big push is on to both get published and try to make some extra money.   I've submitted a book and poem to publishers and had both rejected.  I'm a real author now!   :)

I currently have my first picture book submitted to a literary agency and hope to hear back soon.  I've also signed up with a couple of online sites (eLance and ChaCha) to try to earn some extra money.  These of course are just supplemental sources.  I may need to find a second regular job soon as well.

So, anyway, here is my new video blog.   Please remember to subscribe/follow this blog so I know you're out there.

Bye for now!

Michael

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Video Blog #13 - lap-band update, new weight-tracking spreadsheet, etc.

Hi all,

Here is video blog #13.

In this video I talk about my weight loss progress after the lap-band surgery, show you the new weight loss tracking Excel file I created (link below), and give some feedback on a couple of websites I've been using for support pre-surgery.

So, enjoy the video and feel free to download and use the weight-loss tracker spreadsheet.

Please comment or email me if you have any suggestions or would like me to personalize the spreadsheet for you or would just like to chat.

Michael

Link to spreadsheet on Google Docs --->          Weight loss tracking spreadsheet




Monday, January 10, 2011

Video blog # 12 - Lapband update

Hi all,

Enjoy this new video blog! I welcome all comments!

Michael

Sunday, January 2, 2011

Video blog #11 - 11 days post-surgery

Hi all,

Well, I'm now 11 days post-surgery.  I actually started the lap-band diet a few weeks before surgery so I was able to lose about 8 lbs for I went in and have lost about 5 more lbs since my surgery 11 days ago.

Current weight - 248.2
Goal weight - 180