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LEE
on 9/10/12 10:03 pm
on 9/10/12 10:03 pm
Topic: RE: ARE YOU HOLDING YOUR FEET TO THE FIRE PEOPLE?
Marcia what is your name on FB? I'm Lee Bravel, send me a friend request.
Salty Pickle a.k.a. Lee
Topic: Scared, Excited, Confused, Anxious
I posted this message on the Roux En Y message board, but I would truly like to have feedback from the Black American Forum; as I am a Black American Female.
I'm so scared and somewhat confused about whether or not I want to do this. I guess I am afraid of what I will look like after the surgery (Surgery date: 9/27/12). My legs, arms, butt, and breasts. Will everything be sagging. I know these concerns are so superficial and unimportant, but I am so scared. I have been walking about 4 miles on the weekend just to get myself ready for a continuous workout regimin.
For those who have had the surgery, did you have doubts and concerns? I am a 33 years old 320lbs female who is suppose to lose 5% of my weight. I have started my liquids and have been as I stated prior walking. Unfortunately I have not weighed myself because I again, I am so afraid and worried that I have not completed the goal that was set.
I know everyone's body is different, have various shapes, and weight proportions, but I was wondering could anyone assist me on what exercises, I should do to get my arms to a nice descent size? What foods were eaten for the first two-three weeks of your post-op? Was there any complications? Were you able to travel after a week of the surgery? is it true that your age can be considered a factor when losing so much weight (meaning will there be a lot of skin hanging)?
I would appreciate anyone's assistance and yes, as I have stated before I know everyone's experience is different, therefore I would appreciate any positive and truthful feedback.
Thanks,
I'm so scared and somewhat confused about whether or not I want to do this. I guess I am afraid of what I will look like after the surgery (Surgery date: 9/27/12). My legs, arms, butt, and breasts. Will everything be sagging. I know these concerns are so superficial and unimportant, but I am so scared. I have been walking about 4 miles on the weekend just to get myself ready for a continuous workout regimin.
For those who have had the surgery, did you have doubts and concerns? I am a 33 years old 320lbs female who is suppose to lose 5% of my weight. I have started my liquids and have been as I stated prior walking. Unfortunately I have not weighed myself because I again, I am so afraid and worried that I have not completed the goal that was set.
I know everyone's body is different, have various shapes, and weight proportions, but I was wondering could anyone assist me on what exercises, I should do to get my arms to a nice descent size? What foods were eaten for the first two-three weeks of your post-op? Was there any complications? Were you able to travel after a week of the surgery? is it true that your age can be considered a factor when losing so much weight (meaning will there be a lot of skin hanging)?
I would appreciate anyone's assistance and yes, as I have stated before I know everyone's experience is different, therefore I would appreciate any positive and truthful feedback.
Thanks,
Topic: September Miracles ... from cough to cancer My Sister/My Miracle
While they are too many to number so far in just 9 days of 2012 I will list the most memorable in no particular order and make this post short...
It was on this day September 9 several years ago that the kidney of a 15 year old donor was flown by Life Star all the way from Kentucky to be transplanted into my husband whose kidneys (BOTH) had completely shut down and had been on dialysis for 8+ years while wait listed ... today that one kidney is doing an awesome job in his body ... giving us quality and quantity of life with our loved one ... this is a September miracle that I will ALWAYS remember...
Another Miracle ... just 4 days ago on the monthly anniversary of my surgery I opened up an email from my real life little sister (by 2 years) ... I just happened to open up the inbox to an email addy that I very seldom use and there it was ... this email that my sister had mistakenly sent me there instead of to my current one.... my heart FROZE in my chest and tears smarted my eyes and I went into total PANIC mode before even opening up the email ... and when I did as I moved the mouse towards the message I prayed please God, please GOD.... PLEASE .... and I clicked ... and opened a MIRACLE .... MY SISTER - MY MIRACLE... she was not expected to walk but 1 or 2 blocks at most as she is in fierce battle with bilateral lung CA with mutations in a non-smoker for life .... you who know that story and have stood with me in support both on here and elsewhere KNOW the history ... this is a miracle ... she walked and ENTIRE 5K without fainting ... without oxygen and at the end of the walk not only did she get a medal but she TESTIFIED ...the testimony of a survivor .... she scans came back with AWESOME response to treatment so far and I have been praising and celebrating since...
This is the quoted body of the email that I was so afraid to open up:
Hola Marta:
My sister across the META - FINISH LINE
My beautiful sista TESTIFYING ... SHE WILL BE MORE THAN A SURVIVOR ... SHE WILL BE AN OVERCOMER ...
My beautiful family overseas ... from left to right my yougest sister Rosi, my niece's BF, my eldest sister Mela and my niece Iri, Rosi's DD...
On 9/5/2012 four days ago this was the BEST present I got for the monthly anniversary of my surgery ... seeing my sister who just a couple months back was on continuous O2 and unable to utter more than a sentence or 2 before being short of breath ...ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh I am crying for happiness!!!
Four days ago I celebrated the monthly anniversary of my surgery 5 years and 7 months post WLS ... I am living and loving my journey as if it were the very first day ... I am as excited and grateful as I was when I laid on that table in the OR after signing informed consent ... I KNEW I was in for the ride of my life ... a ride that I am so thoroughly enjoying with all its UPs and Downs ...
I went from this....
to TODAY 9/9/2012 maintaining a total loss of 203 pounds 5 years and 7 months post WLS. I took this picture before running off to church and after a morning session of Zumba Fitness followed by Pilates and Toning at Workout and Whitney with my DD the instructor...
Yesterday Al and I went to our dearest friend wedding... and I dressed like this...
and on the monthly anniversary of my surgery I took a picture with my awesome NEW baby ferret Pandora and looked like this...
These are snippets of my life and of my journey ... I have tracked it all in my empowerment journal... A Picture a Day Keeps the Pounds and the Inches away... Thanks for allowing me to share snippets of my journey... as I am determined to stay away from morbid obesity one day at a time, one choice at a time....
It was on this day September 9 several years ago that the kidney of a 15 year old donor was flown by Life Star all the way from Kentucky to be transplanted into my husband whose kidneys (BOTH) had completely shut down and had been on dialysis for 8+ years while wait listed ... today that one kidney is doing an awesome job in his body ... giving us quality and quantity of life with our loved one ... this is a September miracle that I will ALWAYS remember...
Another Miracle ... just 4 days ago on the monthly anniversary of my surgery I opened up an email from my real life little sister (by 2 years) ... I just happened to open up the inbox to an email addy that I very seldom use and there it was ... this email that my sister had mistakenly sent me there instead of to my current one.... my heart FROZE in my chest and tears smarted my eyes and I went into total PANIC mode before even opening up the email ... and when I did as I moved the mouse towards the message I prayed please God, please GOD.... PLEASE .... and I clicked ... and opened a MIRACLE .... MY SISTER - MY MIRACLE... she was not expected to walk but 1 or 2 blocks at most as she is in fierce battle with bilateral lung CA with mutations in a non-smoker for life .... you who know that story and have stood with me in support both on here and elsewhere KNOW the history ... this is a miracle ... she walked and ENTIRE 5K without fainting ... without oxygen and at the end of the walk not only did she get a medal but she TESTIFIED ...the testimony of a survivor .... she scans came back with AWESOME response to treatment so far and I have been praising and celebrating since...
This is the quoted body of the email that I was so afraid to open up:
Hola Marta:
These are my real life sisters ... as she claimed her miracle ... and my AWESOME SEPTEMBER MIRACLE... My eldest sister by 2 years on the left and my youngest sister by 2 years on the right and me superimposed into the picture by my son because WHERE THERE IS LOVE THERE ARE NO FRONTIERS ... I am holding up the back ... together WE HAVE THIS!
The Cancer Foundation here in Panama had a 5-kilometer walk on Sunday as fund raiser to support cancerhospital. Carmela had planned to walk maybe 2 blocks and then wait for us to pick her up, but surprisingly she was able to cover the entire distance and once beyond the finish line she was awarded a medal. Also, she was able to give testimony up on stage. Habló de lo más bien. Ahí tmbién va una foto de un evento de la etnia negra y la convencimos para que se pusiera su pollera de Darién y fuimos a ver el desfile. Yo creo que se está adaptando a su situación y está mucho más tranquila. Todavía trabaja, pero menos horas. Espero que todos ustedes estén bien. Bueno Marta, cuídate y saludos a todos. Rosita
My sister across the META - FINISH LINE
My beautiful sista TESTIFYING ... SHE WILL BE MORE THAN A SURVIVOR ... SHE WILL BE AN OVERCOMER ...
My beautiful family overseas ... from left to right my yougest sister Rosi, my niece's BF, my eldest sister Mela and my niece Iri, Rosi's DD...
On 9/5/2012 four days ago this was the BEST present I got for the monthly anniversary of my surgery ... seeing my sister who just a couple months back was on continuous O2 and unable to utter more than a sentence or 2 before being short of breath ...ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh I am crying for happiness!!!
Four days ago I celebrated the monthly anniversary of my surgery 5 years and 7 months post WLS ... I am living and loving my journey as if it were the very first day ... I am as excited and grateful as I was when I laid on that table in the OR after signing informed consent ... I KNEW I was in for the ride of my life ... a ride that I am so thoroughly enjoying with all its UPs and Downs ...
I went from this....
to TODAY 9/9/2012 maintaining a total loss of 203 pounds 5 years and 7 months post WLS. I took this picture before running off to church and after a morning session of Zumba Fitness followed by Pilates and Toning at Workout and Whitney with my DD the instructor...
Yesterday Al and I went to our dearest friend wedding... and I dressed like this...
and on the monthly anniversary of my surgery I took a picture with my awesome NEW baby ferret Pandora and looked like this...
These are snippets of my life and of my journey ... I have tracked it all in my empowerment journal... A Picture a Day Keeps the Pounds and the Inches away... Thanks for allowing me to share snippets of my journey... as I am determined to stay away from morbid obesity one day at a time, one choice at a time....
RNY 2/5/07 no regain having implemented lifestyle changes....
Topic: Scarring
How is the scarring situation a few months after RNY surgery? Was the healing long and painful? Will good old cocoa butter take care of this?
Topic: RE: What do you wish your were told before you had gastric bypass surgery but were not?
I just want to say thank you to everyone for all your advice
, reading your post has help me in more ways than I could imagine! I know this is not going to be an easy task, but with god on my side I know I can get through anything. So glad I have you all to come to for support. Reading your stories and seeing your success makes me look forward to my own success! Once again thank you, I really appreciate it from the bottom of my heart!
Topic: RE: b4 and right now pics! Hope you enjoy!
You look good keep up the good work............keep workin that sleeve!
Leslie
hw250 sw211 gw140
Topic: RE: HOLD MY FEET TO THE FIRE! ACCOUNTABILITY - YOUR PERSONAL AGENDA
thanks I'll check it out. I'm jaybee766 on MFP too.
Jeanne 
Height 5'7" HW: 314 SW: 293
Height 5'7" HW: 314 SW: 293
Topic: RE: 8 years out.
Yes, I would do surgery again. I would be more educated though. My sister had surgery and gained back all the weight. Things people need to know are: you can gain the weight back and you cannot live the way you did presurgey.
But the benefits outweigh the changes 99% of the time. It is only when you are at a party and have to limit food and drinks. or you have a bad week and you are a stress eater.
But the benefits outweigh the changes 99% of the time. It is only when you are at a party and have to limit food and drinks. or you have a bad week and you are a stress eater.
Its been a journey.
Topic: RE: ARE YOU HOLDING YOUR FEET TO THE FIRE PEOPLE?
I am deep in physical hunger with good reason but there is always an excuse to be, get, stay FAT. Not me. Not again. Never again. I'm not where I want to be but I am not going back where I was. Eventually, I will be where I want to be. Giving in won't get me there.
Yesterday I did give in to it all and sucked down about 2500 calories or 1000 over my daily average as planned. That is the equivalent of a two pound per week weight gain if I let it happen for the entire week. Never mind that my goal is below maintenance. You get my point.
Today's meal planning is made. I am cutting back. Thre will not be a repeat of yesterday. In the imortal words of my girl MsKim: No Mercy and No Excuses!
Yesterday I did give in to it all and sucked down about 2500 calories or 1000 over my daily average as planned. That is the equivalent of a two pound per week weight gain if I let it happen for the entire week. Never mind that my goal is below maintenance. You get my point.
Today's meal planning is made. I am cutting back. Thre will not be a repeat of yesterday. In the imortal words of my girl MsKim: No Mercy and No Excuses!
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