A happy New Year to all of you
I have not posted much on the forums - But I am over 1 year out now and are close to have lost 100 pounds - so I have lost more than 80 percent of my overweight and I am loosing weight but very slowly now.
Even though at 307 pounds I was not superhuge I do begin to feel I have more loose skin here and there - but I hope I can learn to live with it. I have been saving up fpr tummy and not sure I will need it - I might be able to lieve with the amount of loose skin on my lover abdomen?
It has been hard to adjust and I have found it difficult to eat going out and at friends places - because I worried how I would react to new food types and I do not tolerate sugar. I eat 1 or maybe 2 teaspoons of a dessert - just for tast - and know I have to stop in order not to dumping or reactive hypoglycemia.
I lost quite a bit of hair 6-7 month out, but I see lots of new groth on my scalp.
Excercise and sticking to it has been the hardest thing for me - I quickly loose interest and motivation - so my walks, swimming and biking is really something I have to force myself to do and I have skipped for weeks sometimes - and now all the snow is my excuse ... I have not felt comfortable joining a gym yet - I have however decided to start program with a personal trainer for 30 session to get started in january again. I have not been ready yet because I was self consious and often felt sooo tired all time. So I trained home with weights.
It is hard to get used being smaller! Sometimes I have felt this is not me ... since I move differently and it feels differently. I am beginning to reconnect with some of my good Gay friends I lost down the road and deep inside I still hope to find a partner again - but I just feel I need to like myself a little more, before I will dare date again.
I hope you are doing well and keep working towards your goal in 2011 - Happy new year to all of you!
Even though at 307 pounds I was not superhuge I do begin to feel I have more loose skin here and there - but I hope I can learn to live with it. I have been saving up fpr tummy and not sure I will need it - I might be able to lieve with the amount of loose skin on my lover abdomen?
It has been hard to adjust and I have found it difficult to eat going out and at friends places - because I worried how I would react to new food types and I do not tolerate sugar. I eat 1 or maybe 2 teaspoons of a dessert - just for tast - and know I have to stop in order not to dumping or reactive hypoglycemia.
I lost quite a bit of hair 6-7 month out, but I see lots of new groth on my scalp.
Excercise and sticking to it has been the hardest thing for me - I quickly loose interest and motivation - so my walks, swimming and biking is really something I have to force myself to do and I have skipped for weeks sometimes - and now all the snow is my excuse ... I have not felt comfortable joining a gym yet - I have however decided to start program with a personal trainer for 30 session to get started in january again. I have not been ready yet because I was self consious and often felt sooo tired all time. So I trained home with weights.
It is hard to get used being smaller! Sometimes I have felt this is not me ... since I move differently and it feels differently. I am beginning to reconnect with some of my good Gay friends I lost down the road and deep inside I still hope to find a partner again - but I just feel I need to like myself a little more, before I will dare date again.
I hope you are doing well and keep working towards your goal in 2011 - Happy new year to all of you!
OneFinger
on 12/30/10 4:33 am
on 12/30/10 4:33 am
Congrats on getting rid of 100 lbs in a year!! That's a great accomplishment.
I can sure identify with the exercise part of this new lifestyle. At times it's really hard to break the old habits of not being real active. But, I really like the idea of "fake it until you make it". You may not enjoy the activity but fake the enjoyment until it comes naturally.
Your body has gone through some major changes and it could take a while for the mind to catch up.
Your idea of a personal trainer is a fanstastic plan. Much easier to get things done with a trainer or work-out buddy. There's something to be said for being accountable to others. Really helps me when I participate in a weekly weigh-in. Helps me focus on results and reaching a goal. I think the same will be true for you with a trainer.
As for dating and a partner, I've given up on that and am comfortable with that decision (for now). But, that's not set in concrete and I certainly don't keep myself ioslated. Just be careful that you don't avoid others because "...I just feel I need to like myself a little more, before I will dare date again."
I think interacting with others is a great way to build self-confidence. They'll often point out positive traits that you may overlook or minimize. And, remember that you're going to emotionally grow and changing as a result of that interaction.
Since I'm only a couple post-op I've decided not to wish people a Happy New Year. Instead, I'm asking them to join me in a Happy New LIFE. I almost feel that I'm getting partially reborn through this surgery. It's opening up doors that have been shut for a very long time.
I can sure identify with the exercise part of this new lifestyle. At times it's really hard to break the old habits of not being real active. But, I really like the idea of "fake it until you make it". You may not enjoy the activity but fake the enjoyment until it comes naturally.
Your body has gone through some major changes and it could take a while for the mind to catch up.
Your idea of a personal trainer is a fanstastic plan. Much easier to get things done with a trainer or work-out buddy. There's something to be said for being accountable to others. Really helps me when I participate in a weekly weigh-in. Helps me focus on results and reaching a goal. I think the same will be true for you with a trainer.
As for dating and a partner, I've given up on that and am comfortable with that decision (for now). But, that's not set in concrete and I certainly don't keep myself ioslated. Just be careful that you don't avoid others because "...I just feel I need to like myself a little more, before I will dare date again."
I think interacting with others is a great way to build self-confidence. They'll often point out positive traits that you may overlook or minimize. And, remember that you're going to emotionally grow and changing as a result of that interaction.
Since I'm only a couple post-op I've decided not to wish people a Happy New Year. Instead, I'm asking them to join me in a Happy New LIFE. I almost feel that I'm getting partially reborn through this surgery. It's opening up doors that have been shut for a very long time.
High Weight = 310 Surgery Weight = 300 Dr's Goal = 200 My Goal = 190 
Niller,
Happy New year to you! It is a wonderful new life and it takes some adjusting to get used to the lifestyle, the eating, the working out...and getting to know who you are in your new body.
It is not always easy. I do think that working out is the best thing for your body and building self confidence. Also very cool to see the muscles and to set goals and accomplish them! Plus builds up the confidence and testoserone and you will want to be getting out their and dating. Remember not everyone has a perfect bod...and if they like you they will like you.
deb366
PS I am so excited about 2011!
Happy New year to you! It is a wonderful new life and it takes some adjusting to get used to the lifestyle, the eating, the working out...and getting to know who you are in your new body.
It is not always easy. I do think that working out is the best thing for your body and building self confidence. Also very cool to see the muscles and to set goals and accomplish them! Plus builds up the confidence and testoserone and you will want to be getting out their and dating. Remember not everyone has a perfect bod...and if they like you they will like you.
deb366
PS I am so excited about 2011!
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