Let's make the TMB great again

Hi Kim, congratulations on your surgery and weight loss, you are doing great!

The emotions (mind games and depression) are probably a direct result of your surgery.  The first 2-3 months were tough for many of us.  Remember you lost your crutch (food); it takes time to release the loss you are feeling from your friend (food).

As for vitamins, Steph's idea about an alarm works well.  Also, I found (and I'm not perfect by any means) when I lay them out on my desk at work I'm more apt to take them....weekends are much harder without a set routine.  Keep plugging away at the protein, it is tough initially to get in enough, are you using protein shakes at all? 

I struggled tremendously initially with protein (getting in enough) and liquids.....again it takes time.

Hugs,

Ok Steph, I'll play:

1.  name  Rachel

2.  Occupation  Pharmacy Analyst for a large hospital company

3.  Pre-op, post-op or considering weight loss surgery? 3+ years post-op

4.  What are your personal goals regarding WLS?  My goal was always to be normal and comfortable in my own skin.

5. What do you struggle with regarding weight loss?  excess skin issues, working with a bunch of "feeders" in a stressful environment, not making the best food choices.

6.  What threads do you like on the TMB? WLS express, accountability threads.

7. What would you like to see on the TMB that's not here? More long-term follow up. I  know that's not a revenue center for people, but that's where I feel the need is.

8.  Do you need an Angel, buddy, support group location, doctor recommendation, workout partner or friend to help you? Somtimes all of the above!

9.  Do you attend support group meetings? When i can.

10.  What else would you like to share about yourself?  I have a husband, toddler, job, and full life.   I no longer live and breathe WLS anymore. Maybe  I should a little more? 

1.  Name  Courtney

2.  Occupation  Domestic Engineer or Stay at Home Mom

3.  Pre-op, post-op or considering weight loss surgery?  Post-op RNY

4.  What are your personal goals regarding WLS?  I would like to get down to 145 even for just a day so I can say I lost myself.  Be able to maintain and set a good example for my kids.

5. What do you struggle with regarding weight loss?  Vitamins

6.  What threads do you like on the TMB?  All of them...esp Monday Morning Weigh In ...keeps me accountable

7. What would you like to see on the TMB that's not here?  More people from the Panhandle

8.  Do you need an Angel, buddy, support group location, doctor recommendation, workout partner or friend to help you?  Always!

9.  Do you attend support group meetings?  No, but I probably should

10.  What else would you like to share about yourself?  I have been married for almost 7 yrs, have a 6 y/o daughter and a 3 y/o son....they are a handful! 

Alright Missy, set that cell phone alarm to remind you to take those vitamins.  You need to stay healthy for those kiddos of yours!!

I just set them...I just hope I listen to them...I'm kinda stubborn...dang!  I did really good today with the vitamins. 

Thank you, Thank you!

I have several alarms set for daily on my cell.  The one for my meds is a song by Dr Hook and the Medicine Show.

1.  name   Karen

2.  Occupation   Computer programmer - Mainframe only

3.  Pre-op, post-op or considering weight loss surgery?   Post-op for 4+ yrs

4.  What are your personal goals regarding WLS?  To be/stay Healthy!

5. What do you struggle with regarding weight loss?  Stress eating

6.  What threads do you like on the TMB?  WLS Express, Nigh****chman and this one!

7. What would you like to see on the TMB that's not here?  More activity period... a water thread, an exercise thread...

8.  Do you need an Angel, buddy, support group location, doctor recommendation, workout partner or friend to help you? Nopes, I need me to get with the program.... LOL

9.  Do you attend support group meetings?   Not in a long time

10.  What else would you like to share about yourself?   I'm married, we've 5 kids between us, and they've 14 grandkids between them and most days they're all running us around in circles.... LOL 

GREAT IDEA STEPH!!   I feel like that I've lost contact with alot of you out there.....I've only been a part of this GREAT TMB for 2 years.............and things are different:   I'm on board:

1.  name:   Phyllis

2.  Occupation:   Insurance Claims Assistant....you name it - I do it !!  lol

3.  Pre-op, post-op or considering weight loss surgery?   POST OP

4.  What are your personal goals regarding WLS?  Just being healthier - to be able to do things.....live life that I haven't been able to live before now....

5. What do you struggle with regarding weight loss?  Staying on track - getting bored...  not sure how to "experiment" much in the kitchen, lack of an excercise program. 

6.  What threads do you like on the TMB?  Nigh****chman,  Greatful Post...I can't remember the daily one....that You and karla Started up......The Train.....etc....  I don't post much on any of these - but I like to see what I should be eating......   for ideas.

7. What would you like to see on the TMB that's not here?  More people....like it use to be....    

8.  Do you need an Angel, buddy, support group location, doctor recommendation, workout partner or friend to help you?  nah - not right now... 

9.  Do you attend support group meetings?   Not really right now  - social groups more than anything..   

10.  What else would you like to share about yourself?   I'm  a SINGLE  mom of 1 daughter who is 23 yrs old who works PT and goes to North Lake Community College FT at this time..........  I work alot so I catch the internet on the weekends and a little through the day as I can................  oh yeah - I have 2 cats and 1 dog...and a brother that also live with me..  

1.  name Tawnya

2.  Occupation customer relations and full time student

3.  Pre-op, post-op or considering weight loss surgery? 2yrs, 4mos post op

4.  What are your personal goals regarding WLS? lower bp, reduce knee/hip/ankle pain, relief from severe asthma and to look/feel better in my own skin/clothes.,

5. What do you struggle with regarding weight loss?i hate that i can;t tolerate fruits/veggies becuase of severe gas

6.  What threads do you like on the TMB? random WLS/fitness related and messages of gatherings

7. What would you like to see on the TMB that's not here?accountability and not letting excuses fly

8.  Do you need an Angel, buddy, support group location, doctor recommendation, workout partner or friend to help you?no

9.  Do you attend support group meetings?not anymore

10.  What else would you like to share about yourself?idk

1.  name  Karen

2.  Occupation Sr Business Analyst/Proposat Cordinator

3.  Pre-op, post-op or considering weight loss surgery?Post-op

4.  What are your personal goals regarding WLS?  To get my health under control

5. What do you struggle with regarding weight loss? Slipping back into the snacking mode

6.  What threads do you like on the TMB? Train

7. What would you like to see on the TMB that's not here?  Getting back to the old board.

8.  Do you need an Angel, buddy, support group location, doctor recommendation, workout partner or friend to help you? workout partner

9.  Do you attend support group meetings?Yes

10.  What else would you like to share about yourself? I am married and have one daughter in college, 2 doggies (humans) 2 cats and 2 turtles