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Topic: RE: Gaining Weight!
Hi Beth,
I too am gaining weight. I don't have a thyroid problem...I have been eating because of stress and depression. I never reached my goal so weighing in at 185.5lbs. to me is a failure. I don't plan to give up on myself and I know you will give up either.
I was told by my WL surgeon a long time ago that whatever we regain or don't lose during the first two years will be hard to take off. I am in the mindset that if I put it on...I can take it off. It may take me longer but I will achieve my goal weight.
When I have my yearly visit in January I hope to have reached my goal weight of 135lbs. -140lbs. or be so close it will make is eyes pop out. I know its going to take some hard work and commitment on my part, but I'm doing this for me. I know you can do it and don't let anyone tell you that you can't.
Even though we don't think that we're eating a lot calories do add up. Go back to keeping a journal and logging your thoughts and food. Drink plenty of water and fluids exercise and stay focused. We will get there.
Much Success and Blessings,
Dreamgirl119
I too am gaining weight. I don't have a thyroid problem...I have been eating because of stress and depression. I never reached my goal so weighing in at 185.5lbs. to me is a failure. I don't plan to give up on myself and I know you will give up either.
I was told by my WL surgeon a long time ago that whatever we regain or don't lose during the first two years will be hard to take off. I am in the mindset that if I put it on...I can take it off. It may take me longer but I will achieve my goal weight.
When I have my yearly visit in January I hope to have reached my goal weight of 135lbs. -140lbs. or be so close it will make is eyes pop out. I know its going to take some hard work and commitment on my part, but I'm doing this for me. I know you can do it and don't let anyone tell you that you can't.
Even though we don't think that we're eating a lot calories do add up. Go back to keeping a journal and logging your thoughts and food. Drink plenty of water and fluids exercise and stay focused. We will get there.
Much Success and Blessings,
Dreamgirl119
Topic: Gaining Weight!
Hello all fellow January 07 Surgery Sisters!
I have gained almost 20 pounds back and am freaking out!
I've tried the "no" diet (no cake, starchy vegetables, muffins, movie theater popcorn) etc, and went back to working out 5 days a week. And still...I continue to either stay the same or gain weight.
I am having thyroid issues and my doctor is trying to figure this all out - but I've heard the dreaded hit 3 years - gain 50 lbs and i'm terrified.
I do not eat alot , and really watch what I eat...except for drinking too much coffee and also having wine with dinner (two glasses) I have not gone back to my pre-surgery eating habits.
What gives???
I know I need to cut out the wine...which only started more heavily due to some major life challenges and my doing this to cope, however, I cannot believe that is causing my weight gain.
Is anyone else experiencing this?
I'm terrified. Every day I put on another pair of pants that fit me not too long ago and now it doesnt!
Help!!!
Beth
I have gained almost 20 pounds back and am freaking out!
I've tried the "no" diet (no cake, starchy vegetables, muffins, movie theater popcorn) etc, and went back to working out 5 days a week. And still...I continue to either stay the same or gain weight.
I am having thyroid issues and my doctor is trying to figure this all out - but I've heard the dreaded hit 3 years - gain 50 lbs and i'm terrified.
I do not eat alot , and really watch what I eat...except for drinking too much coffee and also having wine with dinner (two glasses) I have not gone back to my pre-surgery eating habits.
What gives???
I know I need to cut out the wine...which only started more heavily due to some major life challenges and my doing this to cope, however, I cannot believe that is causing my weight gain.
Is anyone else experiencing this?
I'm terrified. Every day I put on another pair of pants that fit me not too long ago and now it doesnt!
Help!!!
Beth
O. Kufi
on 6/22/10 9:43 am
on 6/22/10 9:43 am
Topic: RE: It's been a while....
I started to copy most of what you put and sign my name. Have not been on in ages either. But I did hit my 3 year wls anniversary and decided i need to 'pop-in'. I could definitely do better on the eating and exercising (will be in there sweating to St Elsewhere in a minit**ha ha) but I believe my good days out weight the bad.
Plastic surgery, yea not perfect (hmm din't expect that) but definitely pleased. Will have to talk to Dr S about a referral for the face lift (brow lift) *sad face* he does not do the brow lift.
Anyway glad to hear things are well in your world.
Its a pretty cool journey!
Plastic surgery, yea not perfect (hmm din't expect that) but definitely pleased. Will have to talk to Dr S about a referral for the face lift (brow lift) *sad face* he does not do the brow lift.
Anyway glad to hear things are well in your world.
Its a pretty cool journey!
We love because God first loved us (1John 4:19)
Topic: It's been a while....
High Wt. 251.5/Goal 150/Current 145 39 yrs. old, 5' 6" tall, Size 1
December 22, 2009~~ BA, Fleur de Lis Tummy Tuck, Sm. Thigh lift
Dr. Francisco Sauceda, Monterrey, Mexico
I haven't been around much the last couple of months, and it seems no one else has either! But, I felt like it was time for a quick check-in and update.
On a non-surgery topic, I got a job a couple of months ago and have been somewhat busy. It's so different for me to get up and out of the house on a daily basis...especially after being a SAHM for 18 years! I do like keeping busy and making a few $$, though. However, my schedule can be a bit schizophrenic at times...and that drives me crazy!!! Also, my current job has absolutely nothing to do with nursing, which is my ultimate career goal.
With regard to surgery related topics, I've fallen off the wagon a bit lately. I feel myself hitting the wall, so-to-speak, in relation to the choices I'm making. Too many baked goods and not enough protein. Too much sugar, not enough vitamins. I feel myself coming full circle, though. Back on the wagon, as they say!
In other news, my plastics are done and nearly forgotten. Not really, but the painful part is long gone. The results are almost completely what I had hoped for and I am super pleased with the final results. Of course, I can find multiple flaws that could possibly drive me crazy if I let them. But I am learning to accept the imperfect and to be happy with what I am and what I have. My body, health, and life are so much more pleasing than they were 4 years ago...I have no business complaining!!
I'd love to hear a quick update on what others are going through and what's new in your neck of the woods. Please, please, pretty please....check in!!! Let me know you're alive and kicking!! lol
On a non-surgery topic, I got a job a couple of months ago and have been somewhat busy. It's so different for me to get up and out of the house on a daily basis...especially after being a SAHM for 18 years! I do like keeping busy and making a few $$, though. However, my schedule can be a bit schizophrenic at times...and that drives me crazy!!! Also, my current job has absolutely nothing to do with nursing, which is my ultimate career goal.
With regard to surgery related topics, I've fallen off the wagon a bit lately. I feel myself hitting the wall, so-to-speak, in relation to the choices I'm making. Too many baked goods and not enough protein. Too much sugar, not enough vitamins. I feel myself coming full circle, though. Back on the wagon, as they say!
In other news, my plastics are done and nearly forgotten. Not really, but the painful part is long gone. The results are almost completely what I had hoped for and I am super pleased with the final results. Of course, I can find multiple flaws that could possibly drive me crazy if I let them. But I am learning to accept the imperfect and to be happy with what I am and what I have. My body, health, and life are so much more pleasing than they were 4 years ago...I have no business complaining!!
I'd love to hear a quick update on what others are going through and what's new in your neck of the woods. Please, please, pretty please....check in!!! Let me know you're alive and kicking!! lol
High Wt. 251.5/Goal 150/Current 145 39 yrs. old, 5' 6" tall, Size 1
December 22, 2009~~ BA, Fleur de Lis Tummy Tuck, Sm. Thigh lift
Dr. Francisco Sauceda, Monterrey, Mexico
Topic: RE: Checking In...
High Wt. 251.5/Goal 150/Current 145 39 yrs. old, 5' 6" tall, Size 1
December 22, 2009~~ BA, Fleur de Lis Tummy Tuck, Sm. Thigh lift
Dr. Francisco Sauceda, Monterrey, Mexico
I'm as happy as a pig in mud! All things body-wise turned out better than I could have imagined!
High Wt. 251.5/Goal 150/Current 145 39 yrs. old, 5' 6" tall, Size 1
December 22, 2009~~ BA, Fleur de Lis Tummy Tuck, Sm. Thigh lift
Dr. Francisco Sauceda, Monterrey, Mexico
Topic: RE: Checking In...
WOW! I am so sorry to hear that you had this happen but so happy to see that you are recovering.....better than they expected you too! I will send up prayers for you and your continued recovery and strength thru this and even though I am not here that often anymore I too miss you guys!! I see you and Suz are the only two regulars left around here now. ((HUGS))
Topic: RE: Checking In...
How's the post plastic surgery bod? Are you just dying for summer and the skimpy clothes? :) You looked awesome before- I can't imagine now!!!
Topic: RE: Checking In...
High Wt. 251.5/Goal 150/Current 145 39 yrs. old, 5' 6" tall, Size 1
December 22, 2009~~ BA, Fleur de Lis Tummy Tuck, Sm. Thigh lift
Dr. Francisco Sauceda, Monterrey, Mexico
Wow, Brit! I don't come around very often anymore...no one else seems to either. 
But when I saw you had posted, I got so excited to see what was new in your life. I have to say, I'm a little heartbroken for you and this accident. 
You are amazingly fortunate to be up and around again...it sounds as though you could have been in a much worse place. Just remember to take it one step at a time...don't push yourself too hard! A re-injury can be more devastating to your upbeat attitude than the first injury was.
I am soooo glad to see you here!! I miss you and all of the ladies that used to call this home.
But when I saw you had posted, I got so excited to see what was new in your life. I have to say, I'm a little heartbroken for you and this accident. You are amazingly fortunate to be up and around again...it sounds as though you could have been in a much worse place. Just remember to take it one step at a time...don't push yourself too hard! A re-injury can be more devastating to your upbeat attitude than the first injury was.
I am soooo glad to see you here!! I miss you and all of the ladies that used to call this home.
High Wt. 251.5/Goal 150/Current 145 39 yrs. old, 5' 6" tall, Size 1
December 22, 2009~~ BA, Fleur de Lis Tummy Tuck, Sm. Thigh lift
Dr. Francisco Sauceda, Monterrey, Mexico
Topic: Checking In...
Hey guys- just checking in...
Had a little mishap at the gym- a back squat went bad. I collapsed with the barball on me before I could throw it off and it was a lot of weight. I thought I was paralyzed and was afraid to move afraid to breathe- but eventually able to get up and walk- so (MORON) tried to stretch it out on the floor for 45 min and couldn't work it out- hung from the chin-up bars and twisted and just couldn't shake this one area of pain.
Several hours later had a friend drive me to Dr who then- sent me to X-ray lab and sweet friend drove me there too. Took X-rays- but while on table everything went numb and couldn't move. Techs are super nice to me and are now telling me they can't move me til they hear back from my Dr...
My Dr calls and tells me I have at least one broken vertebrae and that he's calling ambulance, backboard...
At ER they do CAT scan and find T12 burst fracture (shattered), T11 broken, and L1 broken too. Ligaments or whatever else torn- NOTHING holding spine in place, spinal cord damage? unstable... all they want to do is give me pain meds and all I want is to go pee before they put in a catheter. I don't want pain meds before I speak with neurosurgeon- I'm still convinced I'm going to talk my way out of surgery (MORON).
Surgery is a MUST- they can't guarantee I'll walk again...blah blah blah...
5 level posterior spinal fusion from T10-L2 with hardware (titanium rods, screws, crossbars). Bone graft for fusion done from my back as well. Relearned to walk and do stairs before I left the hospital.
Am still in brace- bone graft is taking. I am walking up and down the hill to my house on occasion- not as much as I should...
Lost weight in the hospital and everyone got a little worried- but I eat everything now so am maintaining currently at 120lbs. It's sad- I know I am actually "gaining"- but no one knows- because I am losing muscle that I worked so hard to build - and muscle weighs more than fat- hence the same weight. I have seen my Taneda bathroom scale go from 18% body fat up to 23% body fat- but not much I can do about it at this point but wait and heal well. Very hard to watch the atrophy of muscle in my back and arms especially because now the skin starts to sag again and it is very ugly. I am maintaining 120-125 pounds- but I am eating everything in sight to stay there. It's kind of odd- I worked out so hard and ate so little for so long to fight for each pound and now this? Very wierd...
All in all- I am one VERY lucky woman. Every Dr and Ptherapist say they cannot believe I am not paralyzed after I meet them. I am blessed by my family and friends and community who brought me flowers, visited me, prayed with me and brought my family food for a month of dinners.
Triplets totally freaked at hospital visit- would not come in room-" what's up your nose?", "what's on your legs?"... am better now that I am home home. Want to know when I will be able to kiss them goodnight and how old will I be when i can stop wearing the brace or drive a car.
Again- very lucky and feeling majorly blessed...
Brit
Had a little mishap at the gym- a back squat went bad. I collapsed with the barball on me before I could throw it off and it was a lot of weight. I thought I was paralyzed and was afraid to move afraid to breathe- but eventually able to get up and walk- so (MORON) tried to stretch it out on the floor for 45 min and couldn't work it out- hung from the chin-up bars and twisted and just couldn't shake this one area of pain.
Several hours later had a friend drive me to Dr who then- sent me to X-ray lab and sweet friend drove me there too. Took X-rays- but while on table everything went numb and couldn't move. Techs are super nice to me and are now telling me they can't move me til they hear back from my Dr...
My Dr calls and tells me I have at least one broken vertebrae and that he's calling ambulance, backboard...
At ER they do CAT scan and find T12 burst fracture (shattered), T11 broken, and L1 broken too. Ligaments or whatever else torn- NOTHING holding spine in place, spinal cord damage? unstable... all they want to do is give me pain meds and all I want is to go pee before they put in a catheter. I don't want pain meds before I speak with neurosurgeon- I'm still convinced I'm going to talk my way out of surgery (MORON).
Surgery is a MUST- they can't guarantee I'll walk again...blah blah blah...
5 level posterior spinal fusion from T10-L2 with hardware (titanium rods, screws, crossbars). Bone graft for fusion done from my back as well. Relearned to walk and do stairs before I left the hospital.
Am still in brace- bone graft is taking. I am walking up and down the hill to my house on occasion- not as much as I should...
Lost weight in the hospital and everyone got a little worried- but I eat everything now so am maintaining currently at 120lbs. It's sad- I know I am actually "gaining"- but no one knows- because I am losing muscle that I worked so hard to build - and muscle weighs more than fat- hence the same weight. I have seen my Taneda bathroom scale go from 18% body fat up to 23% body fat- but not much I can do about it at this point but wait and heal well. Very hard to watch the atrophy of muscle in my back and arms especially because now the skin starts to sag again and it is very ugly. I am maintaining 120-125 pounds- but I am eating everything in sight to stay there. It's kind of odd- I worked out so hard and ate so little for so long to fight for each pound and now this? Very wierd...
All in all- I am one VERY lucky woman. Every Dr and Ptherapist say they cannot believe I am not paralyzed after I meet them. I am blessed by my family and friends and community who brought me flowers, visited me, prayed with me and brought my family food for a month of dinners.
Triplets totally freaked at hospital visit- would not come in room-" what's up your nose?", "what's on your legs?"... am better now that I am home home. Want to know when I will be able to kiss them goodnight and how old will I be when i can stop wearing the brace or drive a car.
Again- very lucky and feeling majorly blessed...
Brit
Topic: RE: Hello....
Suzie, I would like to do it again. Maybe that will help with maintaining!!!
Anna
Anna
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