An Update on Me... The Life and Hard Times of a DS Diva
Well, you all know I posted a few weeks ago I was doing badly. Thankfully I am doing much better now. Still not at 100%, but much better. I went back to work last week, and I think getting back into a routine helps remind me to eat and drink at assigned periods.
Newbies drink, sip, drink. This foolishness all started because I wasn't getting enough water and food and it all went downhill overnight.
IT IS NOT FUN! IT IS NOT A JOKE! amd IT TAKES FOREVER TO RECOVER FROM SOMETHING THAT COULD HAVE BEEN EASILY PREVENTED!!!
Now, I admit most of my problems were from good old fashioned stubbornness. Yes, I know I have to drink 64oz, eat a zillion grams of protein, take those yucky vitamins, etc... But somewhere in my divalicious mind I thought I would skip that part of the program, and cruise right along to the size 8 without putting in the work.
It is hard to explain, but the thought of eating was just the grossest most nauseating thing for me. I still have my moments, but I work through it.
I am now able to eat a normal sized meal ... 3 oz meat, 1/2 cup veggies and a forkfull of starches. If I had to feel this way and be restricted to aneorexic sized portions I would be sitting on somebody's couch for sure. I do love that part of my DS. I have also luckily avoided most of the unpleasant side effects of the DS. I only threw up once after being on the carousel at the zoo (imagine that) and it was jus****er. I also have minimal gas, bloating, etc.
I don't want any newbies to attribute my dehydration issues to the DS procedure. It was 100% my fault and I woulda done the same w/ rny or band, or whatever. I simply was not eating or drinking! I have had no complications from the procedure itself. And, if I were to have to pick a surgery again, I still would not have a rny or band under any condition.
Choosing a surgery is kinda like picking a car. Some people would never get caught in a Ford, and some swear by Chevrolet... They both get you to your destination. It's about how you feel when you're along for the ride. I feel good about choosing ride the DS. I don't love my DS yet, but we have been doing some serious bonding lately.
I still don't feel like running a marathon, and I have yet to get into an exercise routine. For now, I'll take getting out of bed, having 3 meals a day , and making it to work as a daily victory. I am down 55lbs since July 28, 2009, and have gone from a 26-28 to a loose 22 in less than 2 months!
By Christmas I'll be wearing an edible thong! Wonder what Santa's favorite flavor is???
So, I guess I'll live. My son will not be getting his measley inherritance anytime soon.
I guess he'll have to wait another 70 years.
Thanks to everyone who prayed with me and for me. And a special thanks to everyone who called and yelled at me and even cursed my azz out for being noncompliant.
I love each and every one of you very very much!
~LaShelle
Newbies drink, sip, drink. This foolishness all started because I wasn't getting enough water and food and it all went downhill overnight.
IT IS NOT FUN! IT IS NOT A JOKE! amd IT TAKES FOREVER TO RECOVER FROM SOMETHING THAT COULD HAVE BEEN EASILY PREVENTED!!!
Now, I admit most of my problems were from good old fashioned stubbornness. Yes, I know I have to drink 64oz, eat a zillion grams of protein, take those yucky vitamins, etc... But somewhere in my divalicious mind I thought I would skip that part of the program, and cruise right along to the size 8 without putting in the work.
It is hard to explain, but the thought of eating was just the grossest most nauseating thing for me. I still have my moments, but I work through it.
I am now able to eat a normal sized meal ... 3 oz meat, 1/2 cup veggies and a forkfull of starches. If I had to feel this way and be restricted to aneorexic sized portions I would be sitting on somebody's couch for sure. I do love that part of my DS. I have also luckily avoided most of the unpleasant side effects of the DS. I only threw up once after being on the carousel at the zoo (imagine that) and it was jus****er. I also have minimal gas, bloating, etc.
I don't want any newbies to attribute my dehydration issues to the DS procedure. It was 100% my fault and I woulda done the same w/ rny or band, or whatever. I simply was not eating or drinking! I have had no complications from the procedure itself. And, if I were to have to pick a surgery again, I still would not have a rny or band under any condition.
Choosing a surgery is kinda like picking a car. Some people would never get caught in a Ford, and some swear by Chevrolet... They both get you to your destination. It's about how you feel when you're along for the ride. I feel good about choosing ride the DS. I don't love my DS yet, but we have been doing some serious bonding lately.
I still don't feel like running a marathon, and I have yet to get into an exercise routine. For now, I'll take getting out of bed, having 3 meals a day , and making it to work as a daily victory. I am down 55lbs since July 28, 2009, and have gone from a 26-28 to a loose 22 in less than 2 months!
By Christmas I'll be wearing an edible thong! Wonder what Santa's favorite flavor is???
So, I guess I'll live. My son will not be getting his measley inherritance anytime soon.
I guess he'll have to wait another 70 years.Thanks to everyone who prayed with me and for me. And a special thanks to everyone who called and yelled at me and even cursed my azz out for being noncompliant.
I love each and every one of you very very much!
~LaShelle
**** I AM AN OH SUPPORT GROUP LEADER ****
WHY I CHOSE DS: No dumping. Highest percentage of weight loss, Best long term results, Won't regain weight! Eat normal sized meals, 96% diabeties, 90% high blood pressure, 80% sleep apnea cured. I 
MY DS!
My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four unless there were three other people. ~Orson Wells
Honey, It was good to see you last night. Believe it or not but you are looking great, in time you will be feeling just as good as you are starting to look. Please give yourself the time to get adjusted and all things will start happening.
I hope that you have a great day! I'm off to my new job today.
I hope that you have a great day! I'm off to my new job today.
Jeannie Armstrong 
OH Support Group Leader
RNY 07/27/06
sw358/ cw 175/ qw 175 to 160
I have been blessed with God's Help!
For those in GEORGIA come and join us at PEDMONT HENRY MEDICAL CENTER in the EDUCATIONAL BUILDING in Foundation Board room the 4th TUESDAY of each month at 6:30pm.
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/jeannie4759_group/tab,0/page,1/#my_groups_main:1
OH Support Group Leader
RNY 07/27/06
sw358/ cw 175/ qw 175 to 160
I have been blessed with God's Help!
For those in GEORGIA come and join us at PEDMONT HENRY MEDICAL CENTER in the EDUCATIONAL BUILDING in Foundation Board room the 4th TUESDAY of each month at 6:30pm.
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/jeannie4759_group/tab,0/page,1/#my_groups_main:1
I didn't gret to ask you about it because you were busy with other people. So, where are you working. How did you find it?
I can't wait til our protein party next month. If you want me and Deborah wil get everything together to give you a break!!! You work so hard, why don't you let us handle this one??? You know I love to plan stuff.
I can't wait til our protein party next month. If you want me and Deborah wil get everything together to give you a break!!! You work so hard, why don't you let us handle this one??? You know I love to plan stuff.
You are so SPECIAL, I really do not know how to SAY THANK YOU!
Hug's
Jeannie
Jeannie Armstrong
OH Support Group Leader
RNY 07/27/06
sw358/ cw 175/ qw 175 to 160
I have been blessed with God's Help!
For those in GEORGIA come and join us at PEDMONT HENRY MEDICAL CENTER in the EDUCATIONAL BUILDING in Foundation Board room the 4th TUESDAY of each month at 6:30pm.
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/jeannie4759_group/tab,0/page,1/#my_groups_main:1
OH Support Group Leader
RNY 07/27/06
sw358/ cw 175/ qw 175 to 160
I have been blessed with God's Help!
For those in GEORGIA come and join us at PEDMONT HENRY MEDICAL CENTER in the EDUCATIONAL BUILDING in Foundation Board room the 4th TUESDAY of each month at 6:30pm.
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/jeannie4759_group/tab,0/page,1/#my_groups_main:1
LAshelle,
I'm soo glad to hear that you are feeling human again!! You are such a great person and always so supportive to everyone! Don't beat yourself up to much just take it one day at a time and you will be there before you know it!! I cant wait to see the new slimmer you on Sat!!
Big HUG!!
G
I'm soo glad to hear that you are feeling human again!! You are such a great person and always so supportive to everyone! Don't beat yourself up to much just take it one day at a time and you will be there before you know it!! I cant wait to see the new slimmer you on Sat!!
Big HUG!!
G
Starting Weight: 325; Pre Surgery Weight: 314
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