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I understand your frustration with others but this is your time to celebrate you! Losing 248 pounds is remarkable and you should be very proud. I find you to be an inspiration and your journey can help others if you wish to share it.
Having a support tribe
seeing the surgery as a tool and not a panacea
making a lifetime commitment to my maintenance plan(and everyone is different)
being mindfully active. I don't exercise but move as much as i can in my day
dont think i can ever "eat reasonably" or intuitively so knowing i have to track my food somehow
loving myself and wanting health
a healthy terror of "re-fatting"
Just a quick list because I'm cooking
6 years out 200 pound weight loss
I had RNY on a Tuesday, went home on Thursday. I was doing housework over the weekend and went back to work on Monday, I did not need anyone to stay with me.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
My hubby only took the day of surgery off. I did fine at home by myself. I planned ahead for eating, drinking and just took it easy and did just fine.
Best wishes,
Penny
Penny Highest Weight 255 * Wt loss includes 19 lb lost before surgery
I've tracked my food since my RNY. I don't bring tempting foods into the house. I'm also gluten free and have reactive hypoglycemia as well as frequent nausea. I don't eat foods that cause me issues or to be nauseated, bloated, decreased blood sugar, etc.
I often eat the same foods over and over because they "work" and keep me satisfied.
Best wishes on your journey,
Penny
Penny Highest Weight 255 * Wt loss includes 19 lb lost before surgery
My favorite mantra is: "I'm not going to let this ruin my day!" I tell myself this in all kinds of situations - not just with what people say. Like when I spill something, make a mess, forget to put gas in the car, etc.
It's a choice. I feel blessed to have access to nutritious food, heat, air conditioning, running water, entertainment, etc. I try to see the glass half full and be grateful for my cir****tancs.
I stay on WW (formerly Weigh****chers) and I find it very bariatric friendly. I just tell people I do WW to maintain my weight and fit into my clothes. I don't care what they think. I've been at goal weight for 11 years and it is easier the farther out you get from the quick massive weight loss.
Best Wishes.
Penny
Penny Highest Weight 255 * Wt loss includes 19 lb lost before surgery
My favorite mantra is: "I'm not going to let this ruin my day!" I tell myself this in all kinds of situations - not just with what people say. Like when I spill something, make a mess, forget to put gas in the car, etc.
It's a choice. I feel blessed to have access to nutritious food, heat, air conditioning, running water, entertainment, etc. I try to see the glass half full and be grateful for my cir****tancs.
I stay on WW (formerly Weigh****chers) and I find it very bariatric friendly. I just tell people I do WW to maintain my weight and fit into my clothes. I don't care what they think. I've been at goal weight for 11 years and it is easier the farther out you get from the quick massive weight loss.
Best Wishes.
Penny
Penny Highest Weight 255 * Wt loss includes 19 lb lost before surgery
I subscribe to the "none of my business what other people think of me" attitude. I am sure some people have comments about my life (WLS or otherwise) but F them.
HW: 306 SW: 282 GW: 145 (reached 2/6/19) CW:150
Jen
You really only need someone to drive you home/be available to drive if you take a pain pill. My sister stayed with me 2 nights and left the morning of the third day.
HW: 306 SW: 282 GW: 145 (reached 2/6/19) CW:150
Jen
I had RNY 3 weeks ago. I stayed 2 nights in the hospital, my husband stayed home with me for the day after I got home, but he didn't need to. I was very drained for 2 weeks, but could get what I needed myself. I am 66, but was in pretty could shape going in.
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