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Topic: RE: wow 1 year!?!
I can't believe it's been a year, and I can't believe the transformation in that year. What comes to mind for me is for years, I would always say to myself, "I'm going to start dieting now, and by next year, I should weigh . . . ." Of course, after that year would be over, I would just weigh more than what I started out at. I would say those words to myself over and over, and each time, I would fail. So when I had the surgery last September, I said those same words to myself, but I honestly didn't believe that I would really lose this much weight. It really happened, and I am ever so grateful.
I'd also like to comment that this weight loss has been and still is a process. I feel like I am still learning the lesson. Even after a year, I often forget to take a small bite, or chew completely and slowly, for instance. Then I end up with a horrible case of the foamies. Happened just this past Monday. I think that if I wait until I'm very hungry, I start out trying to eat like I used to preop. I wonder if I will ever shed those bad eating habits, or am I destined to carry them with me for the rest of my life?
I'd also like to comment that this weight loss has been and still is a process. I feel like I am still learning the lesson. Even after a year, I often forget to take a small bite, or chew completely and slowly, for instance. Then I end up with a horrible case of the foamies. Happened just this past Monday. I think that if I wait until I'm very hungry, I start out trying to eat like I used to preop. I wonder if I will ever shed those bad eating habits, or am I destined to carry them with me for the rest of my life?
"I am not the skin I'm in, but the soul within."
Topic: wow 1 year!?!
Can it really be?!? in like 4 days the first of us september guys and gals will be hitting the 1 year mark, is anyone else looking back at the last year like it has gone by so fast?? I still very vivdly remember the feeling when the nurse wanted me to get out of bed and walk around. Anyone else feel the same?
Oh and lets start posting our one year pictures haha :D
Oh and lets start posting our one year pictures haha :D
MC 06/2009 
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D&C, polyp removal, and division of partial septum 4/20/2010
MC 09/2009
MC 11/2009
D&C, polyp removal, and division of partial septum 4/20/2010
Topic: RE: Marathon time??
the idea of doing a marathon for me is just crazy still, I just did a 5k last saturday in flint michigan i was so proud of myself to do it in under an hour that was huge for me, but if you think you could do it id talk to your dr and go for it.
personally with the 5k i found myselt very dehyrated after the event and spent most of the day attempting to get re-hydrated it was hard but soo worth it!!
personally with the 5k i found myselt very dehyrated after the event and spent most of the day attempting to get re-hydrated it was hard but soo worth it!!
MC 06/2009
MC 09/2009
MC 11/2009
D&C, polyp removal, and division of partial septum 4/20/2010
MC 09/2009
MC 11/2009
D&C, polyp removal, and division of partial septum 4/20/2010
Topic: RE: stalled weight loss
Wow were like twins!! I was 362 also, i have lost down to 230, i have seen 229 but it was only for a day i think, the stal has been very frustrating and i know our window is suppose to be 18 months but man months 8 (to a lesser extent) 9 and 10 have been harder....
I am glad to hear that i am not alone thought
I am going to work hard on my water i think that might be an issue i know im getting 80 to 100 g of protein a day.
On August 10, 2008 at 1:21 PM Pacific Time, Rocco wrote:
Aww sweetie, you are doing fine. I was at 362 on surgery day and I am down to 235 and my loss in the past month has slowed as well. I wanted to be down to 200 lbs by my anniversary (9/7/08) but it's not going to happen. We just have to be positive about what we have lost and try harder to follow our program. I've been assured that our honeymoon period is not over yet. It should last 18 to 24 months, not 10/11 months. I think my whole problem is not enough protein and water and too much carbs right now. God knows I am getting plenty of exercise. In fact, our problem could be that we are still losing fat, but starting to gain muscle to replace the fat. It weighs more and may in fact make us think that things are in a stall when in reality our bodies are still changing and clothes are still getting looser. Keep your chin up and remember, that we are still much better off than where we were. Cheers.I am glad to hear that i am not alone thought
I am going to work hard on my water i think that might be an issue i know im getting 80 to 100 g of protein a day.
MC 06/2009
MC 09/2009
MC 11/2009
D&C, polyp removal, and division of partial septum 4/20/2010
MC 09/2009
MC 11/2009
D&C, polyp removal, and division of partial septum 4/20/2010
Topic: RE: Marathon time??
I don't have any advice to offer you, but I wanted to say Wow to you for even being in a place where you can consider doing a marathon. I tried to train for a 5k a while back and decided that I don't like to run, so I gave it up. I walk a lot now, but I can't imagine ever being able to run a marathon. Good for you and good luck!
"I am not the skin I'm in, but the soul within."
Topic: Marathon time??
Hi all, I never thought that I would ever be able to contemplate running an endurance event like a marathon. However, with the weight loss this last year and my new love for working out, I am thinking about what is the next challenge for me. I have the opportunity to train for a marathon that would happen January 2009 (I have only done 5Ks so far). I am going to talk to my doctor about possible nutritional implications because of this - is my body capable of bringing in enough nutrients/calories to sustain running and a training regimen? What are the complications that might arise?
So, September friends - What are your thoughts about this? Does anyone have any literature they can site about bariatric patients and endurance events? Thanks for any help you can pass along.
JCP
So, September friends - What are your thoughts about this? Does anyone have any literature they can site about bariatric patients and endurance events? Thanks for any help you can pass along.
JCP
Topic: RE: stalled weight loss
Aww sweetie, you are doing fine. I was at 362 on surgery day and I am down to 235 and my loss in the past month has slowed as well. I wanted to be down to 200 lbs by my anniversary (9/7/08) but it's not going to happen. We just have to be positive about what we have lost and try harder to follow our program. I've been assured that our honeymoon period is not over yet. It should last 18 to 24 months, not 10/11 months. I think my whole problem is not enough protein and water and too much carbs right now. God knows I am getting plenty of exercise. In fact, our problem could be that we are still losing fat, but starting to gain muscle to replace the fat. It weighs more and may in fact make us think that things are in a stall when in reality our bodies are still changing and clothes are still getting looser. Keep your chin up and remember, that we are still much better off than where we were. Cheers.
Topic: RE: SEVERE PAIN AND BURNING IN THE ABDOMEN
Thanks for responding. You really sound like you know what you are talking about!!!!!! I saw my surgeon yesterday and he told me exactly what you said that it could possibly be the internal hernias. He said he would like to do expoloratory surgery also...I just don't have insurance right now. So I have to wait until sept. You were so on the money and I thank you for your response. I am 10mos. Out and down 114lbs. The info you gave was so exact. Thanks a million. I am back at work today after 6day out. I am feeling a lot better. Thanks for your support.
Tomicko
Topic: RE: SEVERE PAIN AND BURNING IN THE ABDOMEN
I had a few episodes of severe abdominal pain too. I had to have an exploratory laparoscopy (yes, more surgery) and the surgeon found that I had 2 internal hernias (sometimes called Peterson's defects) and some adhesions that needed to be removed. Unfortunately, these hernias do NOT show up on CT-scans, the only way to properly diagnose them is with a laparoscopy. The good news (yes, these is some) is that the doc used my existing incision sites from my RNY, so I wound up with no extra scars. Also, I have not had the pain since, so it was all worth it in the end.
You might want to ask your doctor if this is what it could be. They are caused by the rapid weight loss, and usually ocurr between 8 and 12 months out and 80 -120 lbs lost.
Good luck. Hope you feel better soon.
Hugs,
Lisa
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