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Topic: Frustrated - Pre Op
I know the process is designed for a reason.. and the length of it is supposed to help but it is making me CRAZY!! Down 6lbs.. have another 14lbs to go.. All but one more lifestyle class (after tonight), psych eval 2/24, and 2 support groups are left!!
Then they can get me an appt with the surgeon.. then approval waiting from insurance... then schedule my surgery! For a process I was hoping to be done in 6 months... it looks like its going to be much longer! I wanted to be on the other side of the surgery by Memorial Day so I could be almost done healing by the summer.
Now it looks like I will be spending my summer learning how to eat, get in all my proteins, and dealing with the aftermath.
I just want to be healthy.. and smaller would be a PLUS!!
Then they can get me an appt with the surgeon.. then approval waiting from insurance... then schedule my surgery! For a process I was hoping to be done in 6 months... it looks like its going to be much longer! I wanted to be on the other side of the surgery by Memorial Day so I could be almost done healing by the summer.
Now it looks like I will be spending my summer learning how to eat, get in all my proteins, and dealing with the aftermath.
I just want to be healthy.. and smaller would be a PLUS!!
Topic: RE: Band Slipped???
Wow, all the best to you Craig. You will be fine, and will feel so much better! Have you talked to your doctor about having the sleeve done when you are ready? I know they are doing them at Portsmouth, but not sure about where you are.
I will send positive thoughts your way. Please keep us updated!
I will send positive thoughts your way. Please keep us updated!
Topic: Tuesday's Plan
OK here we go, if nothing else this keeps me accountable
Breakfast - egg& cheese wrap
snack - Greek Yogurt w/ raspberries
lunch - chili
dinner - pork cutlet (baked) w/ 1/4 sweet potato
snack if needed a protein bar
have a great day!
Breakfast - egg& cheese wrap
snack - Greek Yogurt w/ raspberries
lunch - chili
dinner - pork cutlet (baked) w/ 1/4 sweet potato
snack if needed a protein bar
have a great day!
You may be only one person in the world, but to someone you are the world
Topic: RE: Depressed and feeling silly about it.
Hi Gerri,
I think I know how you feel. I have lost 48 pounds pre-op and post-op and have a Realize Band. I feel like I've done so much but then also see how much more I have to go and I fear I can't get there.
I have been getting more depressed these last few weeks. I think some of it is a let down after all the preparation and work we go thru to get to surgery. Then the weeks after surgery are again full of changes, work and worry as we get back to eating a new and healthier way. My friends and family I think can understand that part of it. but now its the not so obvious things I have to deal with. Body image is one thing I am dealing with. I have gone thur my closets a few times and let go of some of my cloths. This has be very hard, even when they hang on me or fall off. The variety of sizes has always been my fall back when I've done the up and down on the scale. I have a hard time to see myself as the thinner person I am.
I am trying some new activities and finding with alot of surprise that I can do them without huffing and puffing to keep up. I'm using the stairs at work and I'm not all red and hot and short of breath.
I work second shift so its been hard to connect with others at post-op support groups. I hope to get to one very soon that this might help me. I am glad to see that I am not alone with struggles because i just don't think you can understand these struggles unless you've been thur it also.
My husband is very supportive but I know he just doesn't get it sometimes. And this lousy, dark, gray and snowwy weather isn't helping me a bit.
Thanks for listening. I appreciate this forum to let some feelings out and I hope you will feel better soon as you can see that you're not alone. I sometimes think I am alone but then read our posts and see that I am not.
Thank you everyone.
Denise
I think I know how you feel. I have lost 48 pounds pre-op and post-op and have a Realize Band. I feel like I've done so much but then also see how much more I have to go and I fear I can't get there.
I have been getting more depressed these last few weeks. I think some of it is a let down after all the preparation and work we go thru to get to surgery. Then the weeks after surgery are again full of changes, work and worry as we get back to eating a new and healthier way. My friends and family I think can understand that part of it. but now its the not so obvious things I have to deal with. Body image is one thing I am dealing with. I have gone thur my closets a few times and let go of some of my cloths. This has be very hard, even when they hang on me or fall off. The variety of sizes has always been my fall back when I've done the up and down on the scale. I have a hard time to see myself as the thinner person I am.
I am trying some new activities and finding with alot of surprise that I can do them without huffing and puffing to keep up. I'm using the stairs at work and I'm not all red and hot and short of breath.
I work second shift so its been hard to connect with others at post-op support groups. I hope to get to one very soon that this might help me. I am glad to see that I am not alone with struggles because i just don't think you can understand these struggles unless you've been thur it also.
My husband is very supportive but I know he just doesn't get it sometimes. And this lousy, dark, gray and snowwy weather isn't helping me a bit.
Thanks for listening. I appreciate this forum to let some feelings out and I hope you will feel better soon as you can see that you're not alone. I sometimes think I am alone but then read our posts and see that I am not.
Thank you everyone.
Denise
Topic: RE: OTC at CMC
Thank you all for your help. I'm not close to the 18 20 range and don't have a lot of storage space otherwise I would take them. I don't go to the support groups. It world be great to have a clothing swap sticky at the top of this forum.
Topic: RE: OTC at CMC
Hi! The facebook for New Hampshire Surgical WL has "Size Down" under the "Discussions" section.
They did say that at both the pre-op and post-op meetings there would be a table available for people who wanted to swap. I'm not quite ready to part with my clothes yet, but I'm getting close. Good luck to you!
They did say that at both the pre-op and post-op meetings there would be a table available for people who wanted to swap. I'm not quite ready to part with my clothes yet, but I'm getting close. Good luck to you!
Topic: RE: Band Slipped???
Well, after my tests and a couple meetings with the Dr, he is still not 100% sure what is causing the problem. So, we have decided to remove it. I asked about having another band put in or revision to bypass during the same surgery. My surgeon suggests not doing anything else right now and just letting my body heal. So my surgery is tomorrow morning. I have to be at the hospital by 6am, surgery at 7, then an overnight stay. Wish me luck. I'll let you know how everything went when I get home. =)
Craig G.
Success is a journey, not a destination.
Success is a journey, not a destination.
Topic: RE: Depressed and feeling silly about it.
Hi Gerri,
Oh boy, do I know what you mean. It has been very hard for me because my husband has a really bad back, bulging discs, and can't do much of anything with me. So I go to the gym by myself, run, walk, shop and so forth. I do ski with my friend, but that will be over in spring. I would love to hike, but have no one to hike with. It is depressing. I also find that it is much harder to get out and do things because it is always being done alone.
Have faith though. I have found gym buddies to work out with. I started going to Jazzercise got to get back into it) so I exercise with a group of people. I have also become more outgoing, but it is still hard that I can't do things with my best friend!
Try not to let the depression take over though. This time of year especially. Try joining a jazzercise class, or go to your local Y and see if they have any group activities. Other places may offer snowshoeing, hiking, etc., in a group session, so check that out. Just try to become more outgoing, and look for your own happines. It is there.
Martha
Oh boy, do I know what you mean. It has been very hard for me because my husband has a really bad back, bulging discs, and can't do much of anything with me. So I go to the gym by myself, run, walk, shop and so forth. I do ski with my friend, but that will be over in spring. I would love to hike, but have no one to hike with. It is depressing. I also find that it is much harder to get out and do things because it is always being done alone.
Have faith though. I have found gym buddies to work out with. I started going to Jazzercise got to get back into it) so I exercise with a group of people. I have also become more outgoing, but it is still hard that I can't do things with my best friend!
Try not to let the depression take over though. This time of year especially. Try joining a jazzercise class, or go to your local Y and see if they have any group activities. Other places may offer snowshoeing, hiking, etc., in a group session, so check that out. Just try to become more outgoing, and look for your own happines. It is there.
Martha
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