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Topic: 3 mo post op...my thoughts!
HEATHER
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36 years old 5'7" HW 256 / SW 240 / CW 145 / GW 140
As of today I am 3 months post-op! I really never saw this happening for me. I had considered it for many years and never followed through. I always thought there was no way I would get insurance approval without a comorbidity. When I changed my PCP in January with an insurance change my dreams came true! My new PCP takes a very aggresive approach with treatment of HBP. When she put me on meds I thought to my self "IT'S ON"....finally a comorbidity! And so the journey began......LOL So far this journey has been wonderful and I wouldn't go back to the way I was for one second! I am down almost 60lbs since the start of my journey! I no longer have HBP and I feel younger and lighter everyday! My own perception of myself is generally good and accurate except for when I try on clothing......I find it hard to guess what size I am......LOL Today I realized I have 7lbs to go before I am no longer considered obese! I will jump for joy when that happens! I wish everyone could have as great a journey as I am! I wish everyone luck with thier journey and hope it brings you all as much joy as mine has given me!
Heather
Heather
HEATHERJoin us on the Lightweights Board
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36 years old 5'7" HW 256 / SW 240 / CW 145 / GW 140
Topic: RE: Are you drinking caffeine?
My doctor said one cup of coffee a day is fine. I have never liked coffee before, but I do now. I have been having it the last few days. I take 1 cup of water, 1 packet of diet swiss miss and 1 cup of milk. Serve hot or cold. 11 grams of protein and 50 calories. I'm not going to worry about it. I just don't want to start drinking more than one or two cups a day. It tastes really good!
Topic: RE: Sinfully delicious protein shake - oh this is so yummy
lol - I hear ya - I think I'm going to add, instead of "2" scoops of protein, I'm going to put in 1 scoop of protein plus 1 scoop of nonfat dry instant milk powder. That way I don't get more protein than my body can digest in one setting. :-)
You'll have to let me know if you try it. It is delish!! :-)
You'll have to let me know if you try it. It is delish!! :-)
Luanne
I started WL journey on Jan 14, 2009 starting weight @ 342
Surgery date was July 22, 2009 and started @ 310 and and my goal weight
is 150.00.
I started WL journey on Jan 14, 2009 starting weight @ 342
Surgery date was July 22, 2009 and started @ 310 and and my goal weight
is 150.00.
Topic: RE: Does anyone use Wii Fit?
LOVE my wii fit, one of the best investments i have made. one drawback is i wish there were more "games" or excercises to go along with the ones that are there, the variety seems to be limited. but then again i havent looked recently so i am probably missing something. lol, im gaming illiterate too!
Topic: RE: Are you drinking caffeine?
I don't drink nearly as much coffee as I did before surgery, but my little homemade coffee treat is to add one rounded teaspoon of regular instant coffee into my diet hot cocoa. I call it mocha cocoa. It's like having a little treat.
I only have one per day and I don't drink them everyday. It's nice on a cold morning to have something warm drink and I get my chocolate fix in.
I only have one per day and I don't drink them everyday. It's nice on a cold morning to have something warm drink and I get my chocolate fix in.
If life knocks you down 7 times, get up 8!
Laura_Illinois
Topic: RE: Does anyone use Wii Fit?
I don't have one but I sure do want one!
The problem is talking my husband into that kind of expense. We don't have any video game systems so the girls aren't into it and I really think I like that. So I'm torn...
The problem is talking my husband into that kind of expense. We don't have any video game systems so the girls aren't into it and I really think I like that. So I'm torn...
Topic: RE: I've been bad...
We had a great time! I could just walk the boardwalk for hours honestly... in between playing a bit of Roulette that is. ;-) Thanks for the positive reinforcement! I needed to hear that I'm normal.
Topic: RE: Does anyone use Wii Fit?
Thanks, that helps a lot. I think I'm going to have to buy myself an early Christmas present.
Is EA Active a game program or and exercise kit?
I know nothing about "gaming" programs.
Is EA Active a game program or and exercise kit?
I know nothing about "gaming" programs.
If life knocks you down 7 times, get up 8!Laura_Illinois
Topic: RE: Does anyone use Wii Fit?
Like others have posted....I am a HUGE fan of the Wii fit!!! It has really help keep me on a good regimen when I can't get to the gym. It's so fun that sometimes I do it even after coming from the gym! It does have a weight capacity of 330...and boy oh boy was I super excited when I finally got below that weight so I could use it. It was a banner day for me!! 
So go ahead and give it and try and let us know how u like it.
P.s. - Wii boxing is another awesome cardio workout and I especially loved it because I really need to tone my arms and it gives u one heck of an arm workout!!!
Take Care.
Gena
So go ahead and give it and try and let us know how u like it.
P.s. - Wii boxing is another awesome cardio workout and I especially loved it because I really need to tone my arms and it gives u one heck of an arm workout!!!
Take Care.
Gena
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