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Topic: RE: Just checking in on my peeps ...
Hey CidGrad! I haven't been on here forever and decided to see if any familiar faces. You went through a lot and had a lot of doubts I'm so happy to learn that you have recovered and are happy with your decision to have the surgery. Its not to be taken lightly and its a life long journey. Enjoy the active life style..........keep it moving. Peace & Blessings
Change is a Process Not an Event
Topic: RE: Plastic Surgery and Age
I'm right with you on this...I'm actually jumping through the hoops right now for thighplasty coverage, after losing nearly 240 pounds (check ticker on signature).
It is not easy to get plastics approved through insurance, but for me, because of the skin issues that are causing frequent infections, it is a little easier. I would say that for anyone post-bariatrics who has excess skin issues, the time, trouble and healing process are definitely worth it.
That said, facial plastics, unless there's some congenital deformity, are nearly impossible to get covered. I'm assuming that this is going to be a self-pay for you, and to that I say..YOU ARE WORTH IT!!!
It is not easy to get plastics approved through insurance, but for me, because of the skin issues that are causing frequent infections, it is a little easier. I would say that for anyone post-bariatrics who has excess skin issues, the time, trouble and healing process are definitely worth it.
That said, facial plastics, unless there's some congenital deformity, are nearly impossible to get covered. I'm assuming that this is going to be a self-pay for you, and to that I say..YOU ARE WORTH IT!!!
HW 405/SW 397/CW 138/GW 160 Do the research! Check the stats!
The DS is *THE* solution to Severe Morbid Obesity!
Topic: RE: Let's all pray for Triple J (Jesse Jackson, Jr.)
This is information from a former colleague, not published reports. I still have many friends still working as reporters and other media professionals, living all over the world. Triple J has his issues, but so do the rest of us. This is the second time he's been hospitalized, and the first time was purely DS related. Not taking the vites as prescribed, and not eating properly. If you don't feed your body, you don't feed your brain!
There are always gatekeepers with regard to high-profile people.
Media people get what they're given, which is why it is so important for reporters to establish good relationships with sources who may be able to get inside information. That's how "exclusives" on radio and TV news happen. Just like any other business, it's dependent on relationships. Been there, done that!
By the way, nutritional deficiencies can affect you mentally as well a physically, so I was surely not surprised, as I am battling multiple deficiencies myself right now. Cognitive issues (brain fog) going on for me, so I know from whence I speak! Of course, I also have lupus and fibromyalgia to deal with, and both carry "brain fog" issues, as well.
This is information from a former colleague, not published reports. I still have many friends still working as reporters and other media professionals, living all over the world. Triple J has his issues, but so do the rest of us. This is the second time he's been hospitalized, and the first time was purely DS related. Not taking the vites as prescribed, and not eating properly. If you don't feed your body, you don't feed your brain!
There are always gatekeepers with regard to high-profile people.
Media people get what they're given, which is why it is so important for reporters to establish good relationships with sources who may be able to get inside information. That's how "exclusives" on radio and TV news happen. Just like any other business, it's dependent on relationships. Been there, done that!
By the way, nutritional deficiencies can affect you mentally as well a physically, so I was surely not surprised, as I am battling multiple deficiencies myself right now. Cognitive issues (brain fog) going on for me, so I know from whence I speak! Of course, I also have lupus and fibromyalgia to deal with, and both carry "brain fog" issues, as well.
HW 405/SW 397/CW 138/GW 160 Do the research! Check the stats!
The DS is *THE* solution to Severe Morbid Obesity!
Topic: RE: Just checking in on my peeps ...
#3 is so true. I got out of it though. Cops drove me to a safe place and watched me for an hour. I had angels over me. It's eye opening. Newbies be careful because like he said it aint worth it.
Topic: RE: New to the forun
welcome... I havent been as active in the past few weeks but I plan to pop in moore....
Topic: RE: HOLD MY FEET TO THE FIRE! ACCOUNTABILITY TIME
I can only grade myself a "C" lately. While I'm maintaining within my usual hormone induced clusterfkcu of a range I need to be in weight loss mode. Lately meal planning has been under par and food choices not near as concientious as they should be. This is where trouble starts. Small slip ups add up and before I know it I will be posting about major weight gain. Accountability then action. I'm eating more concientiously now. This weekend I'm moving into a weight loss mind set with my plan in place.
Topic: HOLD MY FEET TO THE FIRE! ACCOUNTABILITY TIME
ACCOUNTABILITY MISSION: NO MERCY AND NO EXCUSES
Are you no ops staying motivated to hold to your plan chosen plan? Are you pre ops doing all you have been instructed to do to get approved and prepare your body for wls? Are you post ops living up to the promises you made while going through your wls approval process? Are you maintainers living a better life or just lucky so far?
TELL THE WHOLE TRUTH AND BE ACCOUNTABLE:
WIN!
You are a loser over the past week
LOOSE!
You are a gainer over the past week
DRAW!
No loss no gain over the past week. Is it a frustrating normal slow down in your wl? Or, perhaps its an infuriating stall? Or, is this maintaining and holding steady, no problem? Or, have you made a clusterfkcu of it all and got lucky with a draw? If the last supposition is you, take a step back to the loose category.
GRADE YOURSELF FOR THE WEEK:
A - excellent
B - good
C - fair
D - poor
F - fail
Exercise: What are you doing? Are you really putting your best effort into dedicated fitness related activities? Do you do all that you can to be active outside of your required daily routine?
Diet: Yes I use the dreaded "d" word. All it really means is your nutrition plan. We all have a dietary way of living be it consistent or hit/ miss. Does your dietary behavior reflect your goals?
YOU CAN LIE TO YOURSELF BUT IT WILL NOT FOOL EVEN YOU. What are you eating? How are you exercising? What is working? What needs correcting? How are you objectively measuring your progress?
TELL IT STRAIGHT PEOPLE. That is, be straight with YOU; no one else really matters on this mission. ACCOUNTABILITY is personal and solitary where beating down obesity is concerned.
Make this week a good one. Think about what went well and what was not so nice recently. Consider what works for you and what is counter productive. Make a plan. Work your program.
...All are welcome, jump in at anytime.
For reference:
5 Day Pouch Test (5DPT) website
http://www.5daypouchtest.com/plan/theplan.html
5 Day Pouch Test Instructions
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/black_american/3995048/Hold-my-feet-to-the-fire-please-Accountability-Mision/
Protein Train Instructions
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/black_american/3993571/Protein-Train-Educate-me-please/#32309205
Wagon Plan Instructions
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/black_american/3650242/The-Wagon-Plan-Get-back-on-the-wagon
Overeaters Anonymous
Online Meetings Around the Clock * Information on changing eating behavior
Protein Sparing Modified Fast (PSMF)
The no op version. This version is still severe but far more liberal than the one many pre ops are given.
http://www.holisticmd.org/downloads/ProteinSparingModifiedFast.pdf
Daily calorie needs calculator
A more advanced calculator that's still easy to use.
Advanced option lets you choose from 3 different calculation methods. Enter data once for calorie needs at maintenance; plus calorie needs for 2 different levels of weight loss; and, results include a week long calorie cycling plan. Calculator takes into account age and gender as well as activity level. Links to other calculators are on the same page.
http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm
Podrunner
Not just for runners. Site has a variety of workout music and music timed to progressive running programs for 5k, 8k, 10k, and speed. In place indoors, treadmill, or at the track run to the beat and you'll complete the stated distance. There is also a variety of interval training music from about 130 bpm up to to 180 bpm; and, fixed bpm workout music as well. Lengths of tracts vary but there is a speed/ length to suit most workout needs.
http://www.djsteveboy.com/mixes.html
A WORKOUT site to get you started or keep you going
http://www.exrx.net/index.html
No special equipment is required for this group of progressive workout programs designed for those new to it all and for those wanting to step it up a notch. Perhaps you can only do one or even none today. Perhaps you do quite a few already. Either extreme or somewhere in the middle, this self challenge is still for you.
http://www.twohundredsitups.com/
http://www.hundredpushups.com/
http://www.onefiftydips.com/
http://www.twohundredsquats.com/
http://www.twentyfivepullups.com/
USDA - database, nutrition facts
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search/
Are you no ops staying motivated to hold to your plan chosen plan? Are you pre ops doing all you have been instructed to do to get approved and prepare your body for wls? Are you post ops living up to the promises you made while going through your wls approval process? Are you maintainers living a better life or just lucky so far?
TELL THE WHOLE TRUTH AND BE ACCOUNTABLE:
WIN!
You are a loser over the past week
LOOSE!
You are a gainer over the past week
DRAW!
No loss no gain over the past week. Is it a frustrating normal slow down in your wl? Or, perhaps its an infuriating stall? Or, is this maintaining and holding steady, no problem? Or, have you made a clusterfkcu of it all and got lucky with a draw? If the last supposition is you, take a step back to the loose category.
GRADE YOURSELF FOR THE WEEK:
A - excellent
B - good
C - fair
D - poor
F - fail
Exercise: What are you doing? Are you really putting your best effort into dedicated fitness related activities? Do you do all that you can to be active outside of your required daily routine?
Diet: Yes I use the dreaded "d" word. All it really means is your nutrition plan. We all have a dietary way of living be it consistent or hit/ miss. Does your dietary behavior reflect your goals?
YOU CAN LIE TO YOURSELF BUT IT WILL NOT FOOL EVEN YOU. What are you eating? How are you exercising? What is working? What needs correcting? How are you objectively measuring your progress?
TELL IT STRAIGHT PEOPLE. That is, be straight with YOU; no one else really matters on this mission. ACCOUNTABILITY is personal and solitary where beating down obesity is concerned.
Make this week a good one. Think about what went well and what was not so nice recently. Consider what works for you and what is counter productive. Make a plan. Work your program.
...All are welcome, jump in at anytime.
For reference:
5 Day Pouch Test (5DPT) website
http://www.5daypouchtest.com/plan/theplan.html
5 Day Pouch Test Instructions
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/black_american/3995048/Hold-my-feet-to-the-fire-please-Accountability-Mision/
Protein Train Instructions
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/black_american/3993571/Protein-Train-Educate-me-please/#32309205
Wagon Plan Instructions
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/black_american/3650242/The-Wagon-Plan-Get-back-on-the-wagon
Overeaters Anonymous
Online Meetings Around the Clock * Information on changing eating behavior
Protein Sparing Modified Fast (PSMF)
The no op version. This version is still severe but far more liberal than the one many pre ops are given.
http://www.holisticmd.org/downloads/ProteinSparingModifiedFast.pdf
Daily calorie needs calculator
A more advanced calculator that's still easy to use.
Advanced option lets you choose from 3 different calculation methods. Enter data once for calorie needs at maintenance; plus calorie needs for 2 different levels of weight loss; and, results include a week long calorie cycling plan. Calculator takes into account age and gender as well as activity level. Links to other calculators are on the same page.
http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm
Podrunner
Not just for runners. Site has a variety of workout music and music timed to progressive running programs for 5k, 8k, 10k, and speed. In place indoors, treadmill, or at the track run to the beat and you'll complete the stated distance. There is also a variety of interval training music from about 130 bpm up to to 180 bpm; and, fixed bpm workout music as well. Lengths of tracts vary but there is a speed/ length to suit most workout needs.
http://www.djsteveboy.com/mixes.html
A WORKOUT site to get you started or keep you going
http://www.exrx.net/index.html
No special equipment is required for this group of progressive workout programs designed for those new to it all and for those wanting to step it up a notch. Perhaps you can only do one or even none today. Perhaps you do quite a few already. Either extreme or somewhere in the middle, this self challenge is still for you.
http://www.twohundredsitups.com/
http://www.hundredpushups.com/
http://www.onefiftydips.com/
http://www.twohundredsquats.com/
http://www.twentyfivepullups.com/
USDA - database, nutrition facts
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search/
MSW Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass: Eat sensibly & enjoy moderation
Links: Are you a compulsive eater? for help OA meets on-line Keep Coming Back, One Day At a Time Overeaters Anonymous
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V'N MY RNY. WORKING FOR ME BECAUSE I WORK FOR IT.
Topic: RE: Just checking in on my peeps ...
Well said! Welcome back.
MSW Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass: Eat sensibly & enjoy moderation
Links: Are you a compulsive eater? for help OA meets on-line Keep Coming Back, One Day At a Time Overeaters Anonymous
LV'N MY RNY. WORKING FOR ME BECAUSE I WORK FOR IT.
Topic: RE: Guess what??
Take a minute to hit BAF before getting caught up on fb. Be back for what you need to motivate you from maintenance to weight loss if its loss you are after. Glad you made it back to the BAF fam.
MSW Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass: Eat sensibly & enjoy moderation
Links: Are you a compulsive eater? for help OA meets on-line Keep Coming Back, One Day At a Time Overeaters Anonymous
LV'N MY RNY. WORKING FOR ME BECAUSE I WORK FOR IT.
Topic: RE: New to the forun
Welcome, glad you found us. We're a family on the BAF so its not only about weight. share a joke. Tell a story. Comment on current events. Whatever! 
MSW Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass: Eat sensibly & enjoy moderation
Links: Are you a compulsive eater? for help OA meets on-line Keep Coming Back, One Day At a Time Overeaters Anonymous
LV'N MY RNY. WORKING FOR ME BECAUSE I WORK FOR IT.
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