Scale Frustration...
Hey Mollie,
I am working on the 10% to get my surgical date, I am already approved. I agree about persevering, my own Brenda-ism goes like this: What doesn't Kill Me, Just Pi**es Me Off!
Quiting, luckily isn't an option in this pig-headed girls world ;) That is why I have been diligent to post my feelings, read feedback, and be supportive to others. The battle of obesity is finally one that can be talked about, not like when I was a child & hide from it.
Activity is the only thing that kept me healthy. I have been fat my entire life (sigh). But, it was health reasons that pushed me twice now, over the 400 pound mark. To say I was healthy & carrying 250 pounds may sound ludicrous to the average sized human, but I actually was in better physical shape than my former husband when he was in the Marine Corp!
I refuse to allow myself to NOT exercise because of the pain. It hurts, but it is the only way to regain my health. When I had a surgeon tell me seven years ago that at THAT weight I was too heavy for him to work on me, I literally laughed in his face and challenged, "How do you suppose I should do this, without being able to walk?!" I can walk, it hurts, but I will not shortchange myself the quality of life I deserve ;)
To all those who say "it hurts too much"," I am embarrassed", just think how much harder it will be after you've continued to gain to the point of being bed ridden. Talk to your doctor about non-narcotic pain relief, that is what I am working on.
Perseverance, Patience, and Positivity!!! I agree 100% with you, Mollie! Thank you!
Brenda : )~
I am working on the 10% to get my surgical date, I am already approved. I agree about persevering, my own Brenda-ism goes like this: What doesn't Kill Me, Just Pi**es Me Off!
Quiting, luckily isn't an option in this pig-headed girls world ;) That is why I have been diligent to post my feelings, read feedback, and be supportive to others. The battle of obesity is finally one that can be talked about, not like when I was a child & hide from it.
Activity is the only thing that kept me healthy. I have been fat my entire life (sigh). But, it was health reasons that pushed me twice now, over the 400 pound mark. To say I was healthy & carrying 250 pounds may sound ludicrous to the average sized human, but I actually was in better physical shape than my former husband when he was in the Marine Corp!
I refuse to allow myself to NOT exercise because of the pain. It hurts, but it is the only way to regain my health. When I had a surgeon tell me seven years ago that at THAT weight I was too heavy for him to work on me, I literally laughed in his face and challenged, "How do you suppose I should do this, without being able to walk?!" I can walk, it hurts, but I will not shortchange myself the quality of life I deserve ;)
To all those who say "it hurts too much"," I am embarrassed", just think how much harder it will be after you've continued to gain to the point of being bed ridden. Talk to your doctor about non-narcotic pain relief, that is what I am working on.
Perseverance, Patience, and Positivity!!! I agree 100% with you, Mollie! Thank you!
Brenda : )~
Keep us posted!!
Don't be too hard on yourself...Sometimes there are reasons some of us have a harder time losing weight than others - metabolic issues. Diabetes meds (esp insulin) caused weight gain for me which then led to thyroid issues. My metabolism was pretty much shot. I went from being 238 to 339 within 2 years... At 40 when my knees felt bad and I couldn't do the things I once could with ease I decided to look into WLS (I was too young to feel this old).
I decided on the Duodenal Switch because I thought it would give me the best odds at beating all of this (plus I can still take NSAIDS when needed). I just went for my 6 month check up and I'm down 90 lbs (gee only 100 more to go, lol). But I find that I have to keep reminding myself that this is a journey and not all of us lose as fast as some others around here, I may have to work a little harder because of my metabolic issues (Plus I don't think being short helps much). I am working on increasing my fat intake (weird I know, but this is a DS thing) and fluids to help with the constipation and weight loss.
Hang in there...This heat definitely does not help with the water retention!
Tonya :)
I decided on the Duodenal Switch because I thought it would give me the best odds at beating all of this (plus I can still take NSAIDS when needed). I just went for my 6 month check up and I'm down 90 lbs (gee only 100 more to go, lol). But I find that I have to keep reminding myself that this is a journey and not all of us lose as fast as some others around here, I may have to work a little harder because of my metabolic issues (Plus I don't think being short helps much). I am working on increasing my fat intake (weird I know, but this is a DS thing) and fluids to help with the constipation and weight loss.
Hang in there...This heat definitely does not help with the water retention!
Tonya :)
Thanks Tonya - Thanks Mollie!
The heat thing made me chuckle - I live in the Pacific Northwest, and in the few years I have been here, we may see 90+ degree weather maybe two weeks out of the year ;) We had three days of really warm weather, and get this, we have had rain and expect more in this upcoming week!
The comment about NSAID'****s home for me, I am trying to come up with non-narcotic pain relievers -- I don't want steroids and since RNY is what I am on the path towards, I need to ween off NSAID's. Tough request, but working with primary doctor, so if anyone has suggestions - P L E A S E chime in ;)
I am staying positive, that was why I knew posting here would help get the negativity out of my thoughts. Many thanks to ALL who have replied ;)
Brenda : )~
The heat thing made me chuckle - I live in the Pacific Northwest, and in the few years I have been here, we may see 90+ degree weather maybe two weeks out of the year ;) We had three days of really warm weather, and get this, we have had rain and expect more in this upcoming week!
The comment about NSAID'****s home for me, I am trying to come up with non-narcotic pain relievers -- I don't want steroids and since RNY is what I am on the path towards, I need to ween off NSAID's. Tough request, but working with primary doctor, so if anyone has suggestions - P L E A S E chime in ;)
I am staying positive, that was why I knew posting here would help get the negativity out of my thoughts. Many thanks to ALL who have replied ;)
Brenda : )~
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