*** Wednesday Weekly Weigh In***
Ro 
It occurred to me this AM that I had not poked in on this board in months! Don't know why...have no excuses! I poke in on the RNY and the main board but haven't here for some reason. Shame on me!
HW: 392
SW: 357
CW: 173
1. There is about one week a month (can we all guess which week?!) that I feel like I have lost control. Taking in a piece of Dark Chocolate or a handle full of chips. I don't dump necessarily on those types of things unless I were to eat the entire candy bar. But I could easily eat the entire thing over the course of the day. But I have found that when I eat "cleaner" I just feel better. Better energy, better attitude. When I take in those not so good foods they just drag me down figuratively and eventually litterally. I take things one day at a time and try 90% of the time to eat what makes me feel good.
2. If I knew then what I know now...WLS is no magic cure. For those around me I have made it seem like it was a breeze or very easy. For me, in a way, it was. But, at some point you will be able to eat more "normally", at some point, you will be able to eat "forbidden" foods. For me it comes down to making the right choice. I don't always. But I do try. My family (who are all large people) asks me frequently...If you have so much self control why did you need the surgery at all. I re-iterate...the surgery was the tool I needed to help me with my self-control. And, yes I fall off the wagon...but now I have the energy and strength literally to get right bak up and get back on that wagon. Sometimes I have to run after it and take a big leep bu by golly I get back on it!
HW: 392
SW: 357
CW: 173
1. There is about one week a month (can we all guess which week?!) that I feel like I have lost control. Taking in a piece of Dark Chocolate or a handle full of chips. I don't dump necessarily on those types of things unless I were to eat the entire candy bar. But I could easily eat the entire thing over the course of the day. But I have found that when I eat "cleaner" I just feel better. Better energy, better attitude. When I take in those not so good foods they just drag me down figuratively and eventually litterally. I take things one day at a time and try 90% of the time to eat what makes me feel good.
2. If I knew then what I know now...WLS is no magic cure. For those around me I have made it seem like it was a breeze or very easy. For me, in a way, it was. But, at some point you will be able to eat more "normally", at some point, you will be able to eat "forbidden" foods. For me it comes down to making the right choice. I don't always. But I do try. My family (who are all large people) asks me frequently...If you have so much self control why did you need the surgery at all. I re-iterate...the surgery was the tool I needed to help me with my self-control. And, yes I fall off the wagon...but now I have the energy and strength literally to get right bak up and get back on that wagon. Sometimes I have to run after it and take a big leep bu by golly I get back on it!
Hey you ! My weigh-in's are on Thursdays --
HW: 295
LW: 184.8
CW: 182.8
#1 So far so good with the Weigh****chers- went to meeting today during lunch- i am a little disappointed with 2 lbs- BUT, i "started" yesterday which usually throws me off. i KNOW i should be happy that i am going in the "right" direction again but you know how hard we tend to be on ourselves.
#2 I would tell then it is the best decision that i have ever made BUT it is not a MAGIC pill. There are a lot of things that must be considered- emotional issues that will surface, or new issues will arise that you must be prepared for. You must always be mindful of what you are eating- this is not a get out of jail free card--more like a 'do-over' card. Take advantage of every moment in the honeymoon phase.
Have fun at the Sara Evans concert. She is so cute, did you see her on password?
HW: 295
LW: 184.8
CW: 182.8
#1 So far so good with the Weigh****chers- went to meeting today during lunch- i am a little disappointed with 2 lbs- BUT, i "started" yesterday which usually throws me off. i KNOW i should be happy that i am going in the "right" direction again but you know how hard we tend to be on ourselves.
#2 I would tell then it is the best decision that i have ever made BUT it is not a MAGIC pill. There are a lot of things that must be considered- emotional issues that will surface, or new issues will arise that you must be prepared for. You must always be mindful of what you are eating- this is not a get out of jail free card--more like a 'do-over' card. Take advantage of every moment in the honeymoon phase.
Have fun at the Sara Evans concert. She is so cute, did you see her on password?
Dawn
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on 8/29/08 10:06 am
on 8/29/08 10:06 am
Hi, December Family... I've had a week of 
burning stomach pain, which I thought was caused by being on Prilosec for so many weeks. Seems that I was wrong... I actually needed more Prilosec to combat the acid. Actually, I will be restarting an Rx AFTER the long weekend! My Rx plan requires pre-approval that I forgot about for this form of medication. Oh, Bother!
My weight has remained the same this week, but it's been harder to eat because the "burning".
#1 Answer - I am learning to accept that I have to take supplements and MORE supplements For The Rest of My Life... perhaps including acid reducer.... Augh! I am also accepting that sometimes it's hard to post here when things are not going well, but that it always makes me feel Sooo much better after I finally do return! Support Abounds on Dec. '06 (for all months except August, when we are all finishing-up our summer daze.... Kidding... Just Kidding!!!)
#2 Answer - I'd tell a pre-op person that they will need time before surgery to "limit" the quantity and increase the quality of their food choices. My "last meal" was a huge IHOP breakfast for dinner! I'd also tell the person that support and good advice can be found on OH, but that there may be "not-so-loving" comments on some boards made at times... so to let those quips roll-off quickly. Finally, I'd mention that friends and family will "react" in various ways to the loss of weight, mostly with confusing (... hurtful.... negative... unnecessary also) comments.
"Awfully Thin" and "Skin & Bones" were thrown my way...
Oh, Bother!!!
The comments that the gang gave above are on-target...
I wish that I had had all of your advice Pre-op!!!
Hugs...
Ro
burning stomach pain, which I thought was caused by being on Prilosec for so many weeks. Seems that I was wrong... I actually needed more Prilosec to combat the acid. Actually, I will be restarting an Rx AFTER the long weekend! My Rx plan requires pre-approval that I forgot about for this form of medication. Oh, Bother!My weight has remained the same this week, but it's been harder to eat because the "burning".
#1 Answer - I am learning to accept that I have to take supplements and MORE supplements For The Rest of My Life... perhaps including acid reducer.... Augh! I am also accepting that sometimes it's hard to post here when things are not going well, but that it always makes me feel Sooo much better after I finally do return! Support Abounds on Dec. '06 (for all months except August, when we are all finishing-up our summer daze.... Kidding... Just Kidding!!!)
#2 Answer - I'd tell a pre-op person that they will need time before surgery to "limit" the quantity and increase the quality of their food choices. My "last meal" was a huge IHOP breakfast for dinner! I'd also tell the person that support and good advice can be found on OH, but that there may be "not-so-loving" comments on some boards made at times... so to let those quips roll-off quickly. Finally, I'd mention that friends and family will "react" in various ways to the loss of weight, mostly with confusing (... hurtful.... negative... unnecessary also) comments.
"Awfully Thin" and "Skin & Bones" were thrown my way...
Oh, Bother!!!The comments that the gang gave above are on-target...
I wish that I had had all of your advice Pre-op!!!
Hugs...
Ro
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