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Topic: BCBS MN
Anyone have revision with BCBS MN? If so, how long did it take for approval once everything was submitted by surgeon?
Topic: RE: Monday Morning--it's a new week
If you're falling into old eating habits, it is good to try and cut that behavior out ASAP. it is so very hard to get out of those bad habits once the hunger returns in earnest. (I'm the poster child for that difficulty!)
However, you are losing weight, and it sounds like you are feeling good, so I'm not sure you are doing anything that anyone should get "judgy" about--and why should you care? Every physician is different about their requirements and I see so many variations, all successful. You have to do what's right for you and your body.
If you are maintaining your nutrition requirements and losing weight at a rate you are comfortable with, where's the failure in that? Just MHO.
It's all step-by-step, learning a new lifestyle. Some weeks we do better than others, but if we were perfect, we wouldn't need this group.
However, you are losing weight, and it sounds like you are feeling good, so I'm not sure you are doing anything that anyone should get "judgy" about--and why should you care? Every physician is different about their requirements and I see so many variations, all successful. You have to do what's right for you and your body.
If you are maintaining your nutrition requirements and losing weight at a rate you are comfortable with, where's the failure in that? Just MHO.
It's all step-by-step, learning a new lifestyle. Some weeks we do better than others, but if we were perfect, we wouldn't need this group.
Topic: RE: Monday Morning--it's a new week
Starting weight: 303
Last week: 261
This week: 256
My single biggest loss since dumping the immediate "post surgery" 25. I've been ranging from losses between 1 and 3 pounds each week and then BAM- a whole five pounds in one week! I'm so excited! I am finally back at my wedding weight from 2 years ago.
Next goal: Get back to the weight I was when I met my husband!
On the flip side, I have been struggling a bit with eating the things I'm "supposed" to be eating, as recommended by the RNY OH Board. My surgeon didn't give me much guidance beyond keeping my protein above 60 grams, my water above 64 ounces and my calories under 1,000 in addition to a twice daily multivitamin and 1500 calcium. I have been sucessful at all those things but have eaten some things that other 2 month post op-ers might put on their "judgy pants" for.
I'm not sure if I should feel guilty or not. On one hand, I'm still abiding by my surgeon guidelines and even trying to set the bar a little higher myself. But it seems like so many "old timers" interpret this as failure on my part.
In addition, I'm struggling a little with transfer addiction but trying to get it under control.
So overall, the week is a success on paper but chaos in reality.
Last week: 261
This week: 256
My single biggest loss since dumping the immediate "post surgery" 25. I've been ranging from losses between 1 and 3 pounds each week and then BAM- a whole five pounds in one week! I'm so excited! I am finally back at my wedding weight from 2 years ago.
Next goal: Get back to the weight I was when I met my husband!
On the flip side, I have been struggling a bit with eating the things I'm "supposed" to be eating, as recommended by the RNY OH Board. My surgeon didn't give me much guidance beyond keeping my protein above 60 grams, my water above 64 ounces and my calories under 1,000 in addition to a twice daily multivitamin and 1500 calcium. I have been sucessful at all those things but have eaten some things that other 2 month post op-ers might put on their "judgy pants" for.
I'm not sure if I should feel guilty or not. On one hand, I'm still abiding by my surgeon guidelines and even trying to set the bar a little higher myself. But it seems like so many "old timers" interpret this as failure on my part.
In addition, I'm struggling a little with transfer addiction but trying to get it under control.
So overall, the week is a success on paper but chaos in reality.
Topic: RE: Monday Morning--it's a new week
Hooray for losing those 4 lbs--great job, Julie!!
15 more is a workable goal. You're right, just keep plugging away, and it will happen. Persistence pays off.
One of these days we need to get together and go walking. And hey, put the Mud Run on your calendar--it is perfectly acceptable to walk it, and it will be great fun! Plus, you have a whole year to get ready.
We're going to have a great time.
15 more is a workable goal. You're right, just keep plugging away, and it will happen. Persistence pays off.
One of these days we need to get together and go walking. And hey, put the Mud Run on your calendar--it is perfectly acceptable to walk it, and it will be great fun! Plus, you have a whole year to get ready.
We're going to have a great time. 
Topic: RE: Monday Morning--it's a new week
Great goals Renae! I bet you can't believe that these are you goals compared to your goals maybe a couple of years ago. I so admire you for your ambition with your exercising. I'm lucky just to go on a simple walk. Haven't done that for a while.
Well, I've finally lost the 4 lbs that I gained during my vacation over 2 months ago. I haven't given it 100% so I really can't complain. It does feel good to be a my low again. I still have 15 lbs to get to my goal. We'll just keep plugging away at it.
Well, I've finally lost the 4 lbs that I gained during my vacation over 2 months ago. I haven't given it 100% so I really can't complain. It does feel good to be a my low again. I still have 15 lbs to get to my goal. We'll just keep plugging away at it.
Julie Sadek 
Topic: Monday Morning--it's a new week
Hi All:
Thankfully it was a better week for me. I took better control of my eating and it showed on the scale. Good thing our tools continue to work for us!!
Starting weight: 298.4
Last week: 140.9
This week: 138.8
This week: loss of 2.1 lbs
I am turning 49 years young in a week, so I also have been considering goals to accomplish before I am 50. None of these were in the cards before my surgery, so don't tease me about not planning ahead, LOL.
1) I'm going to do a Mud Run--go Formerly Fat Friends team!!
2) I'm going to do my first Triathlon
3) I decided to run my first half-Marathon! (Yes, it's in writing now--that's a commitment.)
Whew! I have my training cut out for me. But it's good to have goals.
Thankfully it was a better week for me. I took better control of my eating and it showed on the scale. Good thing our tools continue to work for us!!
Starting weight: 298.4
Last week: 140.9
This week: 138.8
This week: loss of 2.1 lbs
I am turning 49 years young in a week, so I also have been considering goals to accomplish before I am 50. None of these were in the cards before my surgery, so don't tease me about not planning ahead, LOL.
1) I'm going to do a Mud Run--go Formerly Fat Friends team!!
2) I'm going to do my first Triathlon
3) I decided to run my first half-Marathon! (Yes, it's in writing now--that's a commitment.)
Whew! I have my training cut out for me. But it's good to have goals.
Topic: RE: Coffee this week? (South Metro)
Sorry I missed you all this week. 
I was working a water stop at the Twin Cities Marathon 10K race on Saturday morning. Boy was it chilly, especially standing there holding cups of water (and getting it spilled on you.) But it was fun to see a race from another perspective.
Going camping next weekend, and running a 10K race the following, so I won't see you all 'til the end of October. Hang in there everyone!
I was working a water stop at the Twin Cities Marathon 10K race on Saturday morning. Boy was it chilly, especially standing there holding cups of water (and getting it spilled on you.) But it was fun to see a race from another perspective.Going camping next weekend, and running a 10K race the following, so I won't see you all 'til the end of October. Hang in there everyone!
Topic: RE: Monday Morning Weigh-in--a wake-up call for me!
Just keep following the program and exercising, and you will get there, too. I admit, I didn't expect it either, but I'm glad I'm here. The hard part is staying here, which I want to do for the rest of my life. It's a lot of work!
Topic: RE: Monday Morning Weigh-in--a wake-up call for me!
in slow beginners stage here but in almost 6 weeks i have lost about 42lbs. I can't even imagine being 140 lbs again like you rjsams. Its not even a thought process for me. lol
Laurie says: Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind ~~~ dr. suess
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on 9/30/11 6:06 am - Clear Lake, MN
on 9/30/11 6:06 am - Clear Lake, MN
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