Encouragement for the Older Post-Ops (Long)

As always Cookie thanks for the beautiful post AND the constant reminder how easy it is to failAND how easy it is to get back on track.

Thanks for posting this Cookie it is really what I needed to hear this morning.   As all of you know I am struggling as I make everyone aware of almost daily  LOL.  Sometimes it feels like it's such a uphill battle it can't be done especially with the adema issues but I see you doing it and I know I am going to do it too.

I hate the way my body looks all swollen and puffy,  I workout, I eat right, I drink water and I stay fat.     But this time I think I will be successful.  

I pray to and ask for the answer but then I block the answer with M&M's wrappers,  but i'm listening now and i'm hoping my prayers will be answered like yours was.

Hi my name is Lesia and I am 10 days clean.

 

Cookie,

What ever you do keep on keepin on!!!!!!  Thank you for sharing yourself in such a transparent way.  This is reality for many and there are folk out there who appreciate your post and honesty.  Congratulatons!!!!!!!!!



All is WELL!!!!!!!!!!  You and I both know that prayer does change things.

Congrat to you Cookie!  You look GREAT!  Yes, it is possible.  Over the past two weeks since I started WW/ Drinking my water , I have lost 8 pounds.  So with effort we can do this. 

question:  do the folks at WW know you've had WLS?  I ask because I've heard people say that they were turned away because of it because they had an unfair advantage over those who had not had the surgery.  I want to join too.

No,  They did not ask.   At almost 6 years it is just as a challenge as before having wls.  I still eat all my points and could eat more if I am not careful.  I dont see why u can't join.  You pay your money and follow the program.  It really not no competiton against anyone so,why would they be turned away?    I am going for more accountability and support.    I say join.

Hey cookie, you know like i ALWAYS tell you...you are a very beautiful person, both inside AND out.  Now while I can see the physical difference in the pics, I know you are the same warm spirited person you have been be it weight gain or not.  I know you are gettin your praise on and gettin ur cry on and you truly deserve it...that and SO much more!  I love you to pieces and thanks for the encouragement that you always provide. 

Next time I see you imma have a bologna sandwich for you!  smile!!!  lol

Hey Cookie! Thanks for this insight - it has made me feel much better about what I am doing - I have lost 14 lbs. of the 35+ pounds I gained over the past 2 years...and yes, I have gained 2-3 lbs., and then lost, but the good thing is, I am losing inches.

I appreciate this post, because after almost 6 years, I am beginning to go back to where I used to be right out from surgery.  It does work...just going back to the basics.

3 meals per day and adding protein...that's a winner.  I do want to add that I did begin the Alli program and it has worked for me...I don't take them every day, but they jump started my weight loss.

Blessings to you,

DD

Cookie,
Thanks so much for this post today.  I so needed to see this.  I don't consider myself an older post op as it has only been little over a year for me.  But I have fallen and can't seem to get back up.  I have a 20 pound regain from my 78 pound lost and it is killing me.  My own damn fault, I know.....  It is great to know that if I re commit to doing what works and trust in Gods ability to help me, I can get to goal.  Thanks again for sharing.  Even though you look GREAT in both pictures, you sure can see the difference in the two.  You are a beautiful lady.  Inside and out! :)
Mush love to you sista!  And I will be joining you on the protein train come March 2.

Thank you for this post...nuff said!