Hello Friends..I've Been MIA lol
Sorry to have been away so long, but to catch up...I'm now almost 16 months out with a total loss of 143.5 lbs, which is just a touch below my personal goal I set for myself.
I am writing mostly to encourage those who need to see how sticking to a permanent change of lifestyle makes the tool of surgery work. I eat completely different than I ever have in my life, healthy, 3 meals and 1 snack per day and I (most days) get in a minimum of 64 oz water each day. I am no saint...I still try things new that aren't necessarily nutritious, but I find once I get the taste, its enough, so its more in my head than anything else. I made a committment to better health and made THAT my priority ovr food. I actually find it fun (since I love to cook) to search out new recipes to replace the older fat & sugar laden ones I used to cook. Good food does not have to taste bad.
I am happy with my success and feeling wonderful. I did have an issue with kidney stones (which were present before my RNY) and had them surgically removed from one side and I go back in the hospital on Monday to have the other side done. I had to be off my vitamins/supplements for a week before the surgery per my MD, and found that I was weak as a kitten after until I could build them back up in my system again. So that just goes to show they do help and I am steadfast about taking them EVERY day. I'm not looking forward to more surgery, but at least this is the last time and I can recover and get back on my exercise regimen. I actually miss it! LOL
Glad to see alot of familiar faces on here and positive results. Way to Go! HUGS to all Jeanine
I am writing mostly to encourage those who need to see how sticking to a permanent change of lifestyle makes the tool of surgery work. I eat completely different than I ever have in my life, healthy, 3 meals and 1 snack per day and I (most days) get in a minimum of 64 oz water each day. I am no saint...I still try things new that aren't necessarily nutritious, but I find once I get the taste, its enough, so its more in my head than anything else. I made a committment to better health and made THAT my priority ovr food. I actually find it fun (since I love to cook) to search out new recipes to replace the older fat & sugar laden ones I used to cook. Good food does not have to taste bad.
I am happy with my success and feeling wonderful. I did have an issue with kidney stones (which were present before my RNY) and had them surgically removed from one side and I go back in the hospital on Monday to have the other side done. I had to be off my vitamins/supplements for a week before the surgery per my MD, and found that I was weak as a kitten after until I could build them back up in my system again. So that just goes to show they do help and I am steadfast about taking them EVERY day. I'm not looking forward to more surgery, but at least this is the last time and I can recover and get back on my exercise regimen. I actually miss it! LOL
Glad to see alot of familiar faces on here and positive results. Way to Go! HUGS to all Jeanine
HI Jeanine!
Thanks for reminding all of us, this is no quick fix, it's a lifelong process.
Please share those yummy healthy recipes you find with us. I'm always on the hunt for a good recipe!
I also can tell when I don't get my vitamins in. Good for you for getting below goal! You look great!!
Diane
Thanks for reminding all of us, this is no quick fix, it's a lifelong process.
Please share those yummy healthy recipes you find with us. I'm always on the hunt for a good recipe!
I also can tell when I don't get my vitamins in. Good for you for getting below goal! You look great!!
Diane
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