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Topic: RE: 5 K Walk/Run Anyone?
Kate-can, I knew of two of 5 k's that are in my city. You can probably find out more about them in your area at the gym, google or just ask and someone should be able to help you find one, two or three. Good Luck.
Topic: RE: How much weight have you lost so far
Congratulations to all. I had surgery on 11/11/2008 and I am down 107 lbs today. I said goodbye to the 400's and I am 6 lbs away to 299 and goodbye to the 300's.
Topic: RE: 5 K Walk/Run Anyone?
Since walking any sort of distance was never on my resume, and now I want it to be, how does one look for 5K walks in their area? How do you find them?
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Topic: RE: A Difficult Transition, Mentally - RE clothing
I am not only having to adjust to fitted clothes but the styles in the smaller sizes. I have gone from a 22 to a 12 and with that said I think I am losing to slow. I still want to wear some of my bigger clothes and people keep telling me I need new clothes. You are right clothes that fit do make us look smaller. Congratulations you look great.
Susie
Topic: RE: How much weight have you lost so far
Maria - I think the Starbucks protein powder scoop is only 6 extra protein. :-(
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You November surgeries are doing fabulous. I like to lurk on your board even though I had my RNY on December. Keep up the great work.
http://www.starbucks.com/retail/nutrition_beverage_detail.as p?selProducts=%7B4508EDCC-2704-4D9E-A232-33546DA9E1BE%7D&str Action=GETDEFAULT&x=16&y=0
You November surgeries are doing fabulous. I like to lurk on your board even though I had my RNY on December. Keep up the great work.
Kristy (weight loss below does not include 16lbs lost during pre WLS diet)
START: 325 Day of Surgery :309 GOAL: 180
Topic: RE: A Difficult Transition, Mentally - RE clothing
You look fabulous!
I know exactly what you are talking about. It is hard to break out of the "uniform" even though you look great in clothes that fit!
I know exactly what you are talking about. It is hard to break out of the "uniform" even though you look great in clothes that fit!
Topic: RE: 5 K Walk/Run Anyone?
funny you should bring this up, this is my goal for the fall. to RUN a 5k... not just walk RUN which is something I thought I would never do.
Topic: RE: How much weight have you lost so far
I think everyone is doing fantastic. I am down 62lbs since my RNY on 11/21/08. I was 250 the day of surgery, and today I am 188. I am also a slow loser, but my surgeon put it in perspective.
He said I was 100lbs overweight to start, so losing 60lbs in 4 months is losing 60% of my excess weight. He told me they expect someone to lose 50-60% of their excess weight in the first 6 months and then the rest between 6-18 months..
So when I looked at it like that, then I knew I was doing very well, and so is everyone else on this board. It seems to me everyone is right were they should be.
I do have a lot more energy, but I did go through a period of extreme fatigue. I could hardly walk. My legs felt like lead all the time. I also began exercising more, and it went away.
I have also had times where I am head hungry, and could really begin grazing. I was quick to identify that it was related to my lovely monthly visitor. Mother Nature just does not care that I have a little bitty pouch that does not hold much, she wants sweet and salty snacks. Luckily I have learned how to calm that craving. So a little beef jerky(protein packed) to calm the sodium craving,and for the sweet....mmmmmm....a Grande Carmel Skinny Latte from Starbucks. No sugar, no fat, 130 calories and 9 grams of protein, for 50 cents they will throw in an extra 21 grams of protein....It is really good.
Anyway, congrats to ALL OF US.....we are doing wonderful!!!!!!
Maria
He said I was 100lbs overweight to start, so losing 60lbs in 4 months is losing 60% of my excess weight. He told me they expect someone to lose 50-60% of their excess weight in the first 6 months and then the rest between 6-18 months..
So when I looked at it like that, then I knew I was doing very well, and so is everyone else on this board. It seems to me everyone is right were they should be.
I do have a lot more energy, but I did go through a period of extreme fatigue. I could hardly walk. My legs felt like lead all the time. I also began exercising more, and it went away.
I have also had times where I am head hungry, and could really begin grazing. I was quick to identify that it was related to my lovely monthly visitor. Mother Nature just does not care that I have a little bitty pouch that does not hold much, she wants sweet and salty snacks. Luckily I have learned how to calm that craving. So a little beef jerky(protein packed) to calm the sodium craving,and for the sweet....mmmmmm....a Grande Carmel Skinny Latte from Starbucks. No sugar, no fat, 130 calories and 9 grams of protein, for 50 cents they will throw in an extra 21 grams of protein....It is really good.
Anyway, congrats to ALL OF US.....we are doing wonderful!!!!!!
Maria
Topic: RE: How much weight have you lost so far
I was struggling with no energy as well. It was so bad I could barely stay awake past 6pm in the evening. I started exercising daily and I have to say, it did help my energy. My energy was so depleted, I had to exercise first thing in the morning in order to be able to get it in. It only took a couple weeks before the energy level got better.
I hope you get energy soon and feel better!
Kay
I hope you get energy soon and feel better!
Kay
Kay McGaha
Surgery Date: Nov 12, 2008
Gastric Bypass RNY
Surgery Date: Nov 12, 2008
Gastric Bypass RNY
Topic: RE: How much weight have you lost so far
It sounds as if you are doing super! 
I am 4 months post surgery and have lost 77 lbs. I too have occassional days where I feel hungry. I think it must be our bodies or brains not understanding why we eat so little or something. I had a day like that last week.
How much are you exercising? I have recently started fast walking a mile a day...boy am I sore!! I also workout using my Wii Fit.
Take care!
Kay
I am 4 months post surgery and have lost 77 lbs. I too have occassional days where I feel hungry. I think it must be our bodies or brains not understanding why we eat so little or something. I had a day like that last week. How much are you exercising? I have recently started fast walking a mile a day...boy am I sore!! I also workout using my Wii Fit.
Take care!
Kay
Kay McGaha
Surgery Date: Nov 12, 2008
Gastric Bypass RNY
Surgery Date: Nov 12, 2008
Gastric Bypass RNY
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