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Topic: Gaining weight?
Good Morning All,
Well, it seems I've started gaining weight all of a sudden. I want to attribute it to water retention and the heat, but not sure that's possible.
I've been eating the right things mostly. Although I seem to have picked up a penchant to eat a few jelly beans every day. However, I workout at least 3 times a week very hard so you'd think that would counteract the jelly beans.
I still eat small amounts of food that are protein based.
Seems like I go through this every few months or so and it drives me crazy. I don't ever want to be fat again and I fear this every time I get on the scale and the number has jumped up like this.
What the heck? I don't want to drive myself crazy that's for sure.
Anyone else experience this any suggestions?
Franci
Well, it seems I've started gaining weight all of a sudden. I want to attribute it to water retention and the heat, but not sure that's possible.
I've been eating the right things mostly. Although I seem to have picked up a penchant to eat a few jelly beans every day. However, I workout at least 3 times a week very hard so you'd think that would counteract the jelly beans.
I still eat small amounts of food that are protein based.
Seems like I go through this every few months or so and it drives me crazy. I don't ever want to be fat again and I fear this every time I get on the scale and the number has jumped up like this.
What the heck? I don't want to drive myself crazy that's for sure.
Anyone else experience this any suggestions?
Franci
Topic: RE: how is everyone 2 years have gone by??
I lost 170lbs. The only issue I have is an ulcer right at my surgery connection..Ouch very painful. I am never hungry and too much food in front of me makes me sick. I do have to walk way at times. I am not ready yet for plastics, due to the pain from the ulcer I have. I did contact that show the DOCTORS, to apply for a total body makeover. I will keep you all posted. Luv u all..Kathy
Topic: RE: how is everyone 2 years have gone by??
I guess it's both good and bad that this board has gone so quiet. Bad for obvious reasons, good because maybe most of us are too busy out living life to visit the forum too much.
It's been a dynamic 2 years. I hit my revised goal of 150 pounds about a year ago and now stand at 145 pounds with a 26-27 inch waist and wearing S-M shirts, for a total weight loss of 235 pounds with 185 lost since surgery. Also, as of last September, I have moved abroad to the Philippines, where a healthy and active lifestyle is the norm. The way I live my life now will, hopefully, ensure continued success through the rest of my life.
Well, guys, gotta get back out there. Continued success to everyone.
Chris
It's been a dynamic 2 years. I hit my revised goal of 150 pounds about a year ago and now stand at 145 pounds with a 26-27 inch waist and wearing S-M shirts, for a total weight loss of 235 pounds with 185 lost since surgery. Also, as of last September, I have moved abroad to the Philippines, where a healthy and active lifestyle is the norm. The way I live my life now will, hopefully, ensure continued success through the rest of my life.
Well, guys, gotta get back out there. Continued success to everyone.
Chris
Topic: RE: how is everyone 2 years have gone by??
I'm doing very well weight/wise since my surgery. I've lost and kept off just over 160 pounds since my highest weight (a few months before my surgery). Life's more active and more intense at 190 than it was at 350+. My weight is in an ideal range, but it would be nice to pack on some more muscle mass. On the down side, my new more active life has resulted in a couple major injuries. Need to get back into my exercise routines, but taking it easy as I'm recovering from a motorcycle accident. I feel good about having kept my weight down even though I was down for a while with a couple injuries.
I'm not always upbeat, despite losing the weight. I'm learning to deal with life's strong emotions with out feeding them. I agree with others here that it's easy to slip into old habits.
Those who have been following my story, theshumgirl (my dear wife) also had RNY 2 weeks after me. She is doing great! having lost 100 lbs. One of our biggest problems these days is deciding which exciting life option we want to take on. Life seems to be filled with so many options that we can now choose from. Our options haven't really changed that much, just our perspective has.
Dave from AZ
Topic: RE: how is everyone 2 years have gone by??
Hello sounds like we are kinda in the same boat we both are maintaining about 110 loss of weight but man oh man i trully did not think it would be this hard either but that was my reality check they gave me the tool and about a year and a half to get used to it and now it's me ....
but as i tell people they fixed my stomack not my head and I sure wish there was something in between but I can do it and I am I just have to think before I put it in!!! thanks for your post!
but as i tell people they fixed my stomack not my head and I sure wish there was something in between but I can do it and I am I just have to think before I put it in!!! thanks for your post!
Topic: Second Band-aversary!
My three year band-niversary is March 22, 2010!
Here it is the end of the day of the second anniversary of the event that changed my life for the better-undergoing lap band surgery.
Because of this procedure, not only had it helped me make some positive changes that will affect me in the long term, but also as a result of it, allowed me to connect to others that had the surgery as well to share our stories, give and receive feedback on the everyday challenges we face, try things none of us would ever think possible pre-surgery.
Since this was the first weekend of spring, I spent it on a two mile hike as well as doing aerobics, in addition to doing some writing. With much more beautiful weather now upon us, I am definitely taking advantage.
And when the days are less than stellar weather wise- I recommend the Leslie Sansone DVD's! They really get the job done when I am unable to get outside.
Because of this procedure, not only had it helped me make some positive changes that will affect me in the long term, but also as a result of it, allowed me to connect to others that had the surgery as well to share our stories, give and receive feedback on the everyday challenges we face, try things none of us would ever think possible pre-surgery.
Since this was the first weekend of spring, I spent it on a two mile hike as well as doing aerobics, in addition to doing some writing. With much more beautiful weather now upon us, I am definitely taking advantage.
And when the days are less than stellar weather wise- I recommend the Leslie Sansone DVD's! They really get the job done when I am unable to get outside.
My three year band-niversary is March 22, 2010!
Topic: RE: how is everyone 2 years have gone by??
Yesterday was my surgiversary, and I am thankful to have had my RNY when I did. I've maintained about a 115 pound loss since 1 year out. It's harder than I thought it would be, for sure. I have a ten pound range I move through, and it can be frustrating. I didn't think maintenance would be so hard!
I'd love to hear how others are...
I'd love to hear how others are...
Topic: how is everyone 2 years have gone by??
hello out there as most of you or should i say all of you ...how are we all doing?
i am ok i am getting back on track very easy to slip back into old ways !I am not going to say i know how to work my pouch but i sure do know how to pu**** not a good thing i know !!
i started gaining again around november/ december and was kinda over board by jan and mad at my self i had gained 17 lbs in about 3 months time! i can make all kinds of excuses but I wont it was all up to me and my mind ! But I am back on board and doing well I have lost 11 of the 17 I gained! I had to have my gall bladder removed about 3 weeks ago. and now currently talking to a PS about having the apron cut off the bottom of my tummy it is call a pannalectamy spelled wrong I'm sure well I caught you up on me cant wait to hear from all of you my surgery buddys!!!
love Shirley
i am ok i am getting back on track very easy to slip back into old ways !I am not going to say i know how to work my pouch but i sure do know how to pu**** not a good thing i know !!
i started gaining again around november/ december and was kinda over board by jan and mad at my self i had gained 17 lbs in about 3 months time! i can make all kinds of excuses but I wont it was all up to me and my mind ! But I am back on board and doing well I have lost 11 of the 17 I gained! I had to have my gall bladder removed about 3 weeks ago. and now currently talking to a PS about having the apron cut off the bottom of my tummy it is call a pannalectamy spelled wrong I'm sure well I caught you up on me cant wait to hear from all of you my surgery buddys!!!
love Shirley
Topic: RE: Plastic surgery
Hi,
I had my RNY on 03/27/07 and I lost about 113 pounds I weighed 253 when I began. On 12/28/07, I had a tummy tuck. My insurance company covered both surgeries. I do not hae any loose skin other than the tummy and now it is gone. I was truly blessed. I had previous surgeries and I had that flap and I had a excellent surgeon and his insurance team knew just what to do to get me appoved. I know I probably shoud have waited but, I had alreadymet my out of pocket ad detuctible so why not? I went from aize 20 to 6-8 about. I feel great about myself. I will post some before and afters.
I had my RNY on 03/27/07 and I lost about 113 pounds I weighed 253 when I began. On 12/28/07, I had a tummy tuck. My insurance company covered both surgeries. I do not hae any loose skin other than the tummy and now it is gone. I was truly blessed. I had previous surgeries and I had that flap and I had a excellent surgeon and his insurance team knew just what to do to get me appoved. I know I probably shoud have waited but, I had alreadymet my out of pocket ad detuctible so why not? I went from aize 20 to 6-8 about. I feel great about myself. I will post some before and afters.
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