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Hello my fellow OH'ers. I have not fallen from the face of the earth. I am still around. I periodically check in to read the latest posts. I am about to celebrate my 3 year surgiversary! I cannot believe it. It seems like a life time ago and at the same time only yesterday. I am very proud of myself at the progress I have made. I love my life. As I read my inital entry to OH about my motivating factor and goals, I find my self very emotional. I have wanted so badly to ski or snow board with my little boy for years but because of my limitations and pride I would not subject my child and myself to that humilitation. I just returned from a school ski trip with my son's class. I DID IT! I went skiiing with my 11 year old. I am on the chair lift just crying. This was so important to me that my son and I made memories doing his most favourite thing in the world. We had an amazing time. I did very well. Even did Black Diamond runs. (prairie version of black diamond) But non the less, my boy was just glowing because his Mom did a black diamond run. That was later cancelled out when I participated in karoke with his class mates! Though I thought I rocked!!!! LOL...
In the past 6 months I have strayed 8-10 lb up from goal weight, but that is ok. I am very aware of this and will keep it in check. I will never be 300 lbs again. I will also be active till the day I die! I still enjoy outdoor activities and found new forms of exercise that I could not even imagine myself doing, 3 years ago. As a family we are more active as well. We all enjoy winter sports and actually exercise daily, snow shoeing, skiiing and walking. I have a few more exercise goals that I want to meet. And plan on reaching those goals by year end.
I have my 3 year post op appointment on Friday. I am very excited to see Dr. Hardy. I wonder does she realize what an impact she has made in many of our lives? I hope she is as pleased with my progess as I am.
Wishing everyone all the best on your own journeys.
Sherry
HW 300 CW 294 DAY OF SURG WEIGHT 267 Height 5'2.5
NUT Goal 180 My Goal 150
I am 3 years out. I had con't to lose weight until about the 2 year mark. Stayed stable for about 6 mouths after. Now at 3 year, I have gained 8 - 10 lbs. I still have pretty good restriction and have more of an appetite. Sometimes the old habits are starting to rear it's ugly head. (Emotional eating). I am still very active. I WILL NOT EVER BE 300 lbs again. I can live with 10 lb weight gain. I have l lost 145-155 lbs. |
My suggestion to you is to continue to be very mindful of what you eat. I do not food journel. I find it too consuming and makes me more neurotic about food. Find an activity that you enjoy and keep active.
All the best to you on your journey!
Sherry
HW 300 CW 294 DAY OF SURG WEIGHT 267 Height 5'2.5
NUT Goal 180 My Goal 150
I know there's a coffee get together planned for tonight, but does anyone else want to meet somewhere more central than out in Fort Richmond; on a more frequent basis which is not tied to when there are workshops at Victoria Hospital? (which btw are only open to those in the MB bariatric program)
If so please PM me. I'd like to meet fellow bariatric patients here in Winnipeg in person and exchange information and support instead of just online.
Congrats on your surgery date! I too was most apprehensive about the pre-op nutrition but looked at it as the beginning steps before surgery. I was on Boost for 2 weeks prior. I am a teacher and did not miss any work prior to my surgery date. I will say I was more tired during this time but you have to admit it is a huge adjustment to what we did prior to this. I did not splurge on the few days before my surgery. I just ate normal. After the initial days (3 days) I was good. I didn't have any headaches or nausea, just some tiredness. I agree with Karen! it is just a phase but so much good to come from it. I look at those 2 weeks and I was able to cook food for my husband still and we even went out for dinner and I took my Boost along. Was I crazy or what???
Now 9 months this Thursday and 85 pounds down, it is the best decision I ever made. Happy I "suffered" for 2 short weeks because the outcome is sooooooooo worth it! Stay positive and focused on the long term, not the 2 weeks of inconvenience now.
Are you having surgery in Winnipeg? Congratulations!
I was on boost for 2 weeks pre op and although it wasn't the greatest tasting by the end of the 2 weeks it was doable. Try to focus on why you are doing this and how great you will feel when this is all done. I just kept telling myself I could have broth after the surgery..
I didn't have to take time off but I cut myself some slack on the things in my life I can control. I left meal prep for my husband if he was home as it really bothered me to have to cook for the family. I was very tired and went to bed early. I didn't worry about getting to the gym as I was dizzy and tired and I struggled with very low blood sugars with the pre op diet and quit taking my diabetes meds and that helped. I still worked my day at a middle school and looked after my special needs child *****quires 24 hour care.
Not going to lie, I had some tears watching people eat and dealing with the head hunger and spent one morning crying in my office I was so overwhelmed by my feelings, luckily I had the school guidance counselor to talk to. Just look it as a way of cleansing your system and getting ready for your new tummy and lifestyle.
Karen
I have been scheduled to have my surgery on March 10th! I am super excited, and looking forward to what life has in store for me once I'm through all of this (pre-op, surgery, recovery). I have an enormous amount of support both from my family and work. I have been cleared for the time off, I have tons of help at home (Mom and Dad are moving in to help) and yet, I have this huge amount of anxiety about the Pre-op diet.
I will need to be on it for 3 weeks, and for some reason nothing else makes me nervous. I think it's because of this feeling of the unknown; Not knowing how this will effect me. I am in an executive position, and I need to think quickly about very important things...
Can anyone lend me some advice on the pre-op diet, is it really hard? Did anyone have to take any time off because they weren't feeling well? Any help would be greatly appreciated :)
Thanks
What meeting do you have first? I'm not trying to be nosy but just wondering! Can't make it on Wednesdays as I have an exercise class until the end of March.
hello all,we are going to meet after the meeting in Wednesday at smitty south pembina.the usual place.i will make the reservation under OH manitoba. After 7 pm. Hope to see you there
sondra
Thank you for your replies!
I am taking restorolax as my son also has constipation problems, and I had it in the cupboard! I have never had any "issues" like this before, so it is kind of scary! I am in phase 2 of the post op program, which is liquids, yogurt, cream soups, anything that is baby food consistancy without chunks.
I wasn't sure what I would be able to take for constipation, as it says in our post op instructions to take milk of magnesia, but I was unable to find it!
Thank you again for taking the time to reply!
Marcy
I am game to more frequent meetings. Doesn't have to be long get to gethers but more often would also give us support of others.
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