Getting real with myself (even more)

I have to keep reminding myself about my goals, this seems odd to me.  If it's a goal you think it would come naturally right? 

Christmas was abysmal with eating choices and 'bah humbug' kinds of things happening.  I was also BLESSED (sarcasm) with my TIME twice this month.  Yeehaw.  PMS is not my friend, any other thing (emotions, situations etc) I can fight my way through because i"m stubborn...but give me a bad bout of PMS and it's like my body is a stranger.  Gah.

Anyways.  I posted three very unflattering BEFORE pictures of myself to remind ME of how far I've come.  (they are in my profile) While I still feel like this person on the outside, I know I don't still look like that. My body has changed alot.  I like to think it's a startling change...hah...but not yet.   My victories other than weightloss:  I can tie my shoes, I'm balanced, I don't fall as much, I don't trip on the stairs (hey..i can run up and down the stairs if need be), my hip pain is GONE (weight loss AND hooping amen), I'm stronger,  I'm freer, I've got more energy, I'm more flexible.   Can I dare to dream that it can really be even better than it is?  YES!  YES PLEASE!  So, I must revisit my goals and work and work and work.  One step one step one step. 

So Christmas messed me up and I'm terribly afraid to see a weight gain on the scale...and I've got to face the clinic in a couple of weeks.  I hoep they don't boot me right off the surgery list. 

Onwards and forwards!  My word last year was 'begin'.  And I began the HECK out of everything all year long!  I began losing weight, I began exercising in the form of hula hooping, I began enjoying the exercise, I began TEACHING hula hooping....I began living a life I'm enjoying.

Thank you to my friends here, you are part of my beginnings as well!  I used to be SO shy, and I've enjoyed beginning new relationships with you!

Happy 2011
Dreena

Christmas has came and went and now it's time to get back to basics. Even if you gain a few pounds over the holidays you have a few weeks to retrain your thinking and be either the same weight or down on the scales when you have to weigh in. We all have ups and down when it comes to weight but I think admitting that we human and can gain is the first step to changing it. Look how far you have come.
I also think it's great that you have had so many "begans" I hadn't thought of it in that context. I do however agree that Weight Wise is a new beginning and I for one will be forever grateful for all the knowledge they have given to me, the opportunities to change myself mentally and physically and also for the great friendship I have build. Who knew having a common interest in weight loss surgery could give you such great supporters. I love that we are all each others biggest fans.
Happy 2011 to you and your family. Also to all of our forum contributors, I Hope 2011 is all you've dreamed of. I know for once it's gonna be my year to shine.

Kee

Dreena...remember that you are looking at yourself and knowing thatyou need to retrain or rethink some things that you dropped in December. That is allowed! Even people that have the RNY can regain weight - and gain over Christmas. With all the goodies and everything. I know that I personally was so worried over Christmas. I didn't want to gain or dump! Thankfully I managed to get through Christmas with no weight gain and very mininal(?) stomache issues.

You are doing great and I'm so happy that we have found support in each other.

i want u 2 know u in my eyes u are a beautiful strong women u are an inspiration to many ppl and u should be proud of yourself i think Ur ho-la hopping idea was amazing and the fact that u wanted to share it with the world is even more amazing i still judge my self and my eating habits at times and what makes me feel better is remembering we all are human and make bad choices and mistake in are food and lives my motto lately is what we don't acknowledge we cant change so this motto has help me overcome alot and i find u very honset with self and belive that is a great quality and will help u in ur sucess if weight loss or life in general take care and happy new year

Thank you ladies!  You guys are the best and I'm looking forward to joining you on the "Losers Bench' after surgery!  I can't imagine what it's like to feel 'full' and it will be great.

Honestly, does anyone know (or DID ANYONE HERE) have any gains on the scale when they were waiting for surgery?  We're told that we cannot gain ANY weight or the surgeon can cancel the surgery. I know I'm up a few pounds and I have to weigh in in a week when I go in for my second class.

6 weeks of sinus/respiratory flu also left me feeling pretty blah and I just did nothing. 

Sigh, I'm worried that I've blown everything in a few short weeks. 

D.

I go up and down all the time.  I can loose a couple of pounds and get back on the scale a couple of days later and be up again.  Even with the sleeve.  It is very frustrating.  I was like you very worried before my surgery day especially as I can gain so much fluid overnight.  I  didn't have to do the liquid diet but did replace a couple of meals a day with an ensure to help not gain anyone and lucked out and was down a couple of pounds.  I also made sure I exercise everyday as well.  They told me if you gain even 0.1lb they have to call the surgeon to get the go ahead.  The only weigh in that counts is the one they do the day before the surgery.
Good luck I do get the stress that comes with the wait.  I am sure it will be okay for you and if it is the worst they will base it on you history of success.
Take care

I don't have a surgery date yet, so huge sigh of relief to hear you say that the weigh in the day before surgery is the biggie! 

I stepped on the scale this morning and my weight is down a little. SO maybe it is water retention with the time of month and salt in food etc. 

I did five K on my recumbent last night and I have several hoop classes starting up again in jan. so It will be ok!

Thanks for the pep talk!

You are doing fabulous....I will be two years after RNY on May 12 of this year.  I struggle each and every day with food choices.  One day is good and I can eat something, then tomorrow I cannot eat it.  My weight has been the same for about 8 months now.  According to my Dr., he wants me tolose another 20 lbs. before he does panni surgery and maintain that weight.

On occasion I have gone grocery shopping and have cried at the food I CANNOT eat anymore...Silly as it sounds it does happen. 

I feel great and enjoy going to the gym.  I just wish these 20 lbs. came off.

It is easier said than done....but don't beat yourself up...you are doing great....many are admiring what you are doing.

Rhonda
Cold Lake