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Topic: RE: Need advice on weight regain
Hi Kate!!
I've been to one meeting at Lisa's home so far and missed the October meeting. I've got it in my planner for November! I think so far, I'm the one who's the longest post op in the group, so it's a bit daunting for me. :) I do have a few things I like, but weight lifting alone isn't enough and with a few limitations I need to find workarounds. I know there is a meeting tomorrow night in Quincy (my original group) and I'm going to try and leave work early to make that one as well.
I have to wonder where my oomph for good health went? It's almost like I no longer believe I'm worth that. I think THAT is at the crux of my lack of motivation. As a new post-op I was lovin the weight loss, the energy, the exercise, the whole "It's all about me" journey. Now I'm way beyond the honeymoon phase and as my daughter says...it's been swell, but the swelling's gone down!! LOL..It's SCARY...I'm learning sugar, fats, and candy don't make me dump anymore...(so I have a few extra pounds to go with it).
Thanks for your post and I'm defiinitely making that next meeting come hell or high water!
Marie
I've been to one meeting at Lisa's home so far and missed the October meeting. I've got it in my planner for November! I think so far, I'm the one who's the longest post op in the group, so it's a bit daunting for me. :) I do have a few things I like, but weight lifting alone isn't enough and with a few limitations I need to find workarounds. I know there is a meeting tomorrow night in Quincy (my original group) and I'm going to try and leave work early to make that one as well.
I have to wonder where my oomph for good health went? It's almost like I no longer believe I'm worth that. I think THAT is at the crux of my lack of motivation. As a new post-op I was lovin the weight loss, the energy, the exercise, the whole "It's all about me" journey. Now I'm way beyond the honeymoon phase and as my daughter says...it's been swell, but the swelling's gone down!! LOL..It's SCARY...I'm learning sugar, fats, and candy don't make me dump anymore...(so I have a few extra pounds to go with it).
Thanks for your post and I'm defiinitely making that next meeting come hell or high water!
Marie
Topic: RE: Need advice on weight regain
Hey Marie!
I'm sorry you're having a hard time right now... I know how hard it can be to get motivated and get out there and exercise. I see that you are in Easton ... there are a ton of us on here from that area and we have a local support group in Bridgewater - you should come to one of our meetings
We will be meeting the last Monday in November - if you would like to come feel free to message me and I will get you the details!
There are also a bunch of us from the group that get together quite often and do group activites and go on exercise outings (trust me its a lot of fun!!)
Just try to find something you like and stick with that exercise for a while ... do you have a dog? You could go for a nice walk with him/her.
You have improved your eating habits, which is a great step!! I hope someone else can post their suggestions and help you get back on track!!!
:::hugs:::
Kate
I'm sorry you're having a hard time right now... I know how hard it can be to get motivated and get out there and exercise. I see that you are in Easton ... there are a ton of us on here from that area and we have a local support group in Bridgewater - you should come to one of our meetings
We will be meeting the last Monday in November - if you would like to come feel free to message me and I will get you the details!There are also a bunch of us from the group that get together quite often and do group activites and go on exercise outings (trust me its a lot of fun!!)
Just try to find something you like and stick with that exercise for a while ... do you have a dog? You could go for a nice walk with him/her.
You have improved your eating habits, which is a great step!!
I hope someone else can post their suggestions and help you get back on track!!!:::hugs:::
Kate
*Kate*
HW: 286 SW: 253 CW: 167 GW: 150 
HW: 286 SW: 253 CW: 167 GW: 150 Topic: Need advice on weight regain
Hello all!
I'm almost 3.5 yrs post op and am regaining weight. I'm not exercising, though I have at least improved my eating habits over the past few months. I have NO motivation to do what I should, and wanted to know if anyone else was stuck in this kind of rut. If so, how did you pull yourself OUT of it? I'm not sure what to do to dig my way out of this (I guess you'd call) mild depression.
Thanks in advance,
Marie
I'm almost 3.5 yrs post op and am regaining weight. I'm not exercising, though I have at least improved my eating habits over the past few months. I have NO motivation to do what I should, and wanted to know if anyone else was stuck in this kind of rut. If so, how did you pull yourself OUT of it? I'm not sure what to do to dig my way out of this (I guess you'd call) mild depression.
Thanks in advance,
Marie
Topic: RE: I hate my scale...
Hi Dawn,
I found my losses had a "step" pattern....one week I'd lose a pound, the next nothing, the next, two, etc. My surgeon said most of his patients seemed to lose that way. I will say that the stalls suck big time tho! It seemed like one month I'd lose NOTHING and then next it felt like I'd lose 20! Just follow your doc's orders and you'll do quite well!!
Marie
I found my losses had a "step" pattern....one week I'd lose a pound, the next nothing, the next, two, etc. My surgeon said most of his patients seemed to lose that way. I will say that the stalls suck big time tho! It seemed like one month I'd lose NOTHING and then next it felt like I'd lose 20! Just follow your doc's orders and you'll do quite well!!
Marie
Topic: RE: I'm a newbie! Just met with my surgeon
Hi Robyn! Welcome and congrats on your upcoming journey!
Kate and Sue have answered pretty much all your questions, but I'm one month out of surgery so I thought maybe I could enlighten you with my "still new to this" experiences.....
I have not dumped nor have vomited from anything yet. I've had close to 15g of sugar during one eating episode. I don't eat rice, pasta, breads....although I do miss them. But I follow my surgeon's orders seriously.
I was told by my nutritionist I am allowed to have caffeine, but not to overdo it. So I limit it to one cup of coffee in the morning if I'm wanting one. I've given up soda long time ago and don't miss it. I do miss drinking alcohol but will definitely wait til I'm about 6 months or more postop before trying.
I've been a bad girl and have had some chocolate (damn Halloween candy) but looked up the nutrition facts of a fun size Hershey with Almonds and it had 8g of sugar and 70 calories and I limited it to one peice and was satisfied. I don't know if I'm a dumper or not. Don't want to test it out!
Kate and Sue have answered pretty much all your questions, but I'm one month out of surgery so I thought maybe I could enlighten you with my "still new to this" experiences.....
I have not dumped nor have vomited from anything yet. I've had close to 15g of sugar during one eating episode. I don't eat rice, pasta, breads....although I do miss them. But I follow my surgeon's orders seriously.
I was told by my nutritionist I am allowed to have caffeine, but not to overdo it. So I limit it to one cup of coffee in the morning if I'm wanting one. I've given up soda long time ago and don't miss it. I do miss drinking alcohol but will definitely wait til I'm about 6 months or more postop before trying.
I've been a bad girl and have had some chocolate (damn Halloween candy) but looked up the nutrition facts of a fun size Hershey with Almonds and it had 8g of sugar and 70 calories and I limited it to one peice and was satisfied. I don't know if I'm a dumper or not. Don't want to test it out!
~ Tania
Highest 324 / Surgery 305 /Goal 165 / Current 172
Highest 324 / Surgery 305 /Goal 165 / Current 172 Topic: Chocolate Eclair Pudding Cake
First made this recipe (a Weigh****chers one) 3 years ago for Thanksgiving ... this stuff is like CRACK ! Once I get a spoonful I'm hooked ... haven't made it yet post-op b/c I know I would eat the whooooooole thing! It is a great recipe for a gathering ... and I MIGHT just make it for the upcoming Christmas party !! I wanted to share the recipe early in case anyone was looking for a WLS friendly dessert for the upcoming holiday season!!
2 boxes fat-free, sugar-free vanilla instant pudding
3 1/2 cups fat free milk (NOT 4 cups!)
1 tub of either fat-free or sugar-free cool whip *thawed!*
1 box reduced fat graham crackers (the box w/ the 3 individual packs inside)
1 tub pillsbury sugar free chocolate frosting
13x9 pan
**You MUST make this recipe 24 hours in advance**
Optional: vanilla protein powder to add to pudding mix
Mix together pudding and milk and fold in entire tub of thawed cool whip. In 13x9 pan lay down the first layer of graham crackers and add 1/2 of pudding mixture on top. Add second layer of graham crackers and add remaining pudding mixture. Layer the final graham crackers on top and spread 1/2 can of the SF frosting on the top layer of graham crackers. Cover w/ tinfoil and REFRIDGERATE FOR 24 HOURS BEFORE SERVING !!
Eat and enjoyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy !!
2 boxes fat-free, sugar-free vanilla instant pudding
3 1/2 cups fat free milk (NOT 4 cups!)
1 tub of either fat-free or sugar-free cool whip *thawed!*
1 box reduced fat graham crackers (the box w/ the 3 individual packs inside)
1 tub pillsbury sugar free chocolate frosting
13x9 pan
**You MUST make this recipe 24 hours in advance**
Optional: vanilla protein powder to add to pudding mix
Mix together pudding and milk and fold in entire tub of thawed cool whip. In 13x9 pan lay down the first layer of graham crackers and add 1/2 of pudding mixture on top. Add second layer of graham crackers and add remaining pudding mixture. Layer the final graham crackers on top and spread 1/2 can of the SF frosting on the top layer of graham crackers. Cover w/ tinfoil and REFRIDGERATE FOR 24 HOURS BEFORE SERVING !!
Eat and enjoyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy !!
*Kate*
HW: 286 SW: 253 CW: 167 GW: 150
HW: 286 SW: 253 CW: 167 GW: 150 Topic: Nutritional Information Calculator for Recipes
Morning !
I have seen some posts of people asking about nutritional content of delicious homemade recipes. I myself can be too lazy to figure stuff out on my own (haha!) so you can go to this website and input the ingredients of your recipes ... it will give you the nutritional breakdown! You have to sign up for the site in order to use the recipe calculator but it is also free to sign up!
http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calculator.asp
I have seen some posts of people asking about nutritional content of delicious homemade recipes. I myself can be too lazy to figure stuff out on my own (haha!) so you can go to this website and input the ingredients of your recipes ... it will give you the nutritional breakdown! You have to sign up for the site in order to use the recipe calculator but it is also free to sign up!
http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calculator.asp
*Kate*
HW: 286 SW: 253 CW: 167 GW: 150
HW: 286 SW: 253 CW: 167 GW: 150 Topic: RE: Chunky Monkey Protein Cookies... I'm a baking fiend!!
This is the website where you can enter in the ingredients of recipes and they give you the nutritional breakdown:
You have to be a member of their website to use it I believe, but it is free to join ! :)
http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calculator.asp
You have to be a member of their website to use it I believe, but it is free to join ! :)
http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calculator.asp
*Kate*
HW: 286 SW: 253 CW: 167 GW: 150
HW: 286 SW: 253 CW: 167 GW: 150 Topic: RE: Nectar Protein Powder
I do not like it, but I know a lot of people on the boards like it. There is a store in Dartmouth that sells it. You can buy little individual packs there to try in case you don't like it you won't be stuck with a huge tub!
The store is pretty good. VERY small, but I believe they do the bulk of their business online. You can buy anything online and pick it up at the store. They have a small section for WLS products and the other half of the store is for body-builders. I liked most of what I bought there. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable! Here is the link, Corie:
http://www.gastricbypasssupplements.com/
The store is pretty good. VERY small, but I believe they do the bulk of their business online. You can buy anything online and pick it up at the store. They have a small section for WLS products and the other half of the store is for body-builders. I liked most of what I bought there. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable! Here is the link, Corie:
http://www.gastricbypasssupplements.com/
*Kate*
HW: 286 SW: 253 CW: 167 GW: 150
HW: 286 SW: 253 CW: 167 GW: 150 
Topic: Nectar Protein Powder
Does anyone know if there is anywhere is Mass where you can buy Nectar Protein Powder? Also what do people think of Nectar? I have not found a protein powder I like and was thinking of trying this.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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