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Hey All- (This is longer than expected it to be, sorry!)
I've been on OH for the past couple months, but thought I'd introduce myself to my fellow North Dakotan group.
I will be having VSG next week on 11/11 down in Bismarck at St A's... I started my journey of WLS about 3 years ago when I live in Fargo, but I ended up moving out to Minot where I am currently living and it sort of got pushed under the rug, but always was in my mind.
I have struggled with my weight my entire life. I kept saying that I could lose it all on my own. I've done the fad diets, taken weightloss drugs (over the counter and prescription), and other things. I've put on a lot of weight over the past few years and this past summer I finally decided enough is enough.. I am only 23 years old and I don't want to spend the rest of my life struggling with my weight. So I started the process again!!
I completely understand that WLS is not the magic answer to my weight, but it's definatley going to be a great tool that can aid me alot better than any pill could!!
I've asked for advice on other boards, but hearing from you all would be greatly appreciated as well!!
Looking forward to sharing my journey with everyone!
I've been on OH for the past couple months, but thought I'd introduce myself to my fellow North Dakotan group.
I will be having VSG next week on 11/11 down in Bismarck at St A's... I started my journey of WLS about 3 years ago when I live in Fargo, but I ended up moving out to Minot where I am currently living and it sort of got pushed under the rug, but always was in my mind.
I have struggled with my weight my entire life. I kept saying that I could lose it all on my own. I've done the fad diets, taken weightloss drugs (over the counter and prescription), and other things. I've put on a lot of weight over the past few years and this past summer I finally decided enough is enough.. I am only 23 years old and I don't want to spend the rest of my life struggling with my weight. So I started the process again!!
I completely understand that WLS is not the magic answer to my weight, but it's definatley going to be a great tool that can aid me alot better than any pill could!!
I've asked for advice on other boards, but hearing from you all would be greatly appreciated as well!!
Looking forward to sharing my journey with everyone!
~Kelby~ HW: 356 SW: 330 CW:231 GW: 175 I'm 5'6"
"Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be."
Kelby, I wish you the best of success with your new tool. It is not an easy road, but it has definitely been worth it for me. My best advice is to listen to your surgeon and to reach out to others that have had weight loss surgery. The support groups have been so helpful to me and help to keep me on track using my tool appropriately. Best of luck to you!
Tammi starting weight 224, size XL (16-18); now weight is 129, a size 4 size medium or small
Kelby,
First off congrats on taking the next steps you need to. You shall have a successful life if you follow the rules and guidelines. Each program is different so you might run into conflicting information, use what works for you and your program.
The best advice I can give you is to work hard and enjoy the journey. Hang on tight because it will be one hell of a ride. You will no longer be in charge, your pouch/tool will be the ruler, sometimes it is a good thing other times it will sucks. All in all you will do great.
Best of luck, look here for support and never be shy about asking questions or look for advice.
Usually if I don't know an answer someone else does and if all else fails, we make up an answer to fit LOL
Kelly/tink
First off congrats on taking the next steps you need to. You shall have a successful life if you follow the rules and guidelines. Each program is different so you might run into conflicting information, use what works for you and your program.
The best advice I can give you is to work hard and enjoy the journey. Hang on tight because it will be one hell of a ride. You will no longer be in charge, your pouch/tool will be the ruler, sometimes it is a good thing other times it will sucks. All in all you will do great.
Best of luck, look here for support and never be shy about asking questions or look for advice.
Usually if I don't know an answer someone else does and if all else fails, we make up an answer to fit LOL
Kelly/tink
Maintaining! Start weight 257,Current weight 122,Loss of 135# and 114 inches,Size 22-24W now size 4 to 0 (zero),Healthy life=Priceless
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Hi Kelby,
Congratulations on your decision to change your life, and it will. I had the surgery 6weeks ago today and am so happy with my decision. The few pieces of advice that I have so far is really sit and listen to when your body is full. Even though the book says you can eat a certain amount of food you may be satisfied before you fini**** all. I dont know about you but because I didn't listen to my body before the surgery is how I became so overweight. The first time I got sick from essentially over eating and not listening to my body was from eating broccoli, I thought "are you kidding me, I'm sick from eating broccoli". So eat slow and just try and listen to your body.
2nd don't kill yourself about the number on the scale, I was doing that. the first week I lost 7.5lb, then 8 the next week , and then bam 3lbs, then it went to 1 1/2 and I thought "oh no, how could I be failing already, I'm exercising I'm eating what I'm supposed to, I'm drinking my protein" and then this week I stepped on the scale and was down 4lbs. I was all worked up for nothing. I hope you don't go through what I did but if you do just remember to take a deep breath and if you are following the program it will come offf, if you get side tracks figure out where and get back on track.
3rd Exercise, even when you don't want to you have to force yourself to. Any chance you live on base? some days I love to exercise and some days I really don't want to but am so happy once I'm done and proud that I did.
4th Go to support groups. Did you know we have a support group here in town the 3rd Thursday of every even Month. The group meets next on Dec 16th at the Minot public library. When you walk in the front door to the library hang a left to the childrens area and Pam will be there to show you where the group meets. If you don't want to go alone I would be happy to pick you up and bring you there. On the off months I try to go to the Bismarck support groups, but I had my surgery at Medcenter One so I'm not sure when the St. Alexis support group is. I have to admit though I probably wont go back to the Bismarck group unless the roads are clear.
Congratulations on making the decision to change your life.
Congratulations on your decision to change your life, and it will. I had the surgery 6weeks ago today and am so happy with my decision. The few pieces of advice that I have so far is really sit and listen to when your body is full. Even though the book says you can eat a certain amount of food you may be satisfied before you fini**** all. I dont know about you but because I didn't listen to my body before the surgery is how I became so overweight. The first time I got sick from essentially over eating and not listening to my body was from eating broccoli, I thought "are you kidding me, I'm sick from eating broccoli". So eat slow and just try and listen to your body.
2nd don't kill yourself about the number on the scale, I was doing that. the first week I lost 7.5lb, then 8 the next week , and then bam 3lbs, then it went to 1 1/2 and I thought "oh no, how could I be failing already, I'm exercising I'm eating what I'm supposed to, I'm drinking my protein" and then this week I stepped on the scale and was down 4lbs. I was all worked up for nothing. I hope you don't go through what I did but if you do just remember to take a deep breath and if you are following the program it will come offf, if you get side tracks figure out where and get back on track.
3rd Exercise, even when you don't want to you have to force yourself to. Any chance you live on base? some days I love to exercise and some days I really don't want to but am so happy once I'm done and proud that I did.
4th Go to support groups. Did you know we have a support group here in town the 3rd Thursday of every even Month. The group meets next on Dec 16th at the Minot public library. When you walk in the front door to the library hang a left to the childrens area and Pam will be there to show you where the group meets. If you don't want to go alone I would be happy to pick you up and bring you there. On the off months I try to go to the Bismarck support groups, but I had my surgery at Medcenter One so I'm not sure when the St. Alexis support group is. I have to admit though I probably wont go back to the Bismarck group unless the roads are clear.
Congratulations on making the decision to change your life.
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