Any room in here for a fallen rny-er?
Hi all. My name is Terri, I'm 57 yrs. old, and I had lapRNY Dec. 8, 2007. I used to be on this board when I was ok'd to have surgery, when I got out of surgery, and a little bit after surgery. Mostly I was a lurker, but when I had something to say, I joined in, and learned a lot. Life gets in the way sometimes, and I fell off the whole computer wagon: no time. Sick hubby, younger son in Afghanny, etc. Well, I did fine right up till this July, then fell flat on my face. From Dec. to June 30, I had lost 82 #'s. Then we went on vacation for 3 weeks. (scary music "dom-dom-dommmMMM" insert here)
I watched what I ate, but had a few "bites" of forbidden fruit here and there. Lost 2 #'s. so I wasn't all that concerned. When we got home, we had a summer of three coming and going grandkids staying with us, assorted adults (kids and friends) and here we are, at the end of the summer, and my total loss since Dec. is 88 #'s. Please understand, I AM NOT sniffing at the the 6 #'s, I'm very grateful that I lost, not gained. My point and my problem is, I got into the "rut" again....poor food choices, less exercise, fooling myself that "just this little bit" won't hurt, and I see the writing on the wall. The tool of RNY is working fine, thank you God, but the brain is going into fast-backward. I don't believe my pouch has stretched, I really never ate more than the little bit that fit, I just had more carbs, and poor choices than I should have.
I had my surgery in a hospital about 3 hours from where I live (we live rural) and to go to a support group every week is not an option. I've come back to reading the different RNY boards, the past week. I finally came back to the 50 crowd, because the experiences and attitudes, the understanding and age-appropriate help will be greatly appreciated from this fallen granny.
Thanks for reading my rambling!
Terri
I watched what I ate, but had a few "bites" of forbidden fruit here and there. Lost 2 #'s. so I wasn't all that concerned. When we got home, we had a summer of three coming and going grandkids staying with us, assorted adults (kids and friends) and here we are, at the end of the summer, and my total loss since Dec. is 88 #'s. Please understand, I AM NOT sniffing at the the 6 #'s, I'm very grateful that I lost, not gained. My point and my problem is, I got into the "rut" again....poor food choices, less exercise, fooling myself that "just this little bit" won't hurt, and I see the writing on the wall. The tool of RNY is working fine, thank you God, but the brain is going into fast-backward. I don't believe my pouch has stretched, I really never ate more than the little bit that fit, I just had more carbs, and poor choices than I should have.
I had my surgery in a hospital about 3 hours from where I live (we live rural) and to go to a support group every week is not an option. I've come back to reading the different RNY boards, the past week. I finally came back to the 50 crowd, because the experiences and attitudes, the understanding and age-appropriate help will be greatly appreciated from this fallen granny.
Thanks for reading my rambling!
Terri
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on 8/29/08 11:10 am - Somewhere_in, PA
on 8/29/08 11:10 am - Somewhere_in, PA
Hi Terri
Consider yourself now out of the rut. You've spoken it out loud that you've made poor food choices. Now you'll be making different choices. You'll be choosing right.
You've come so incredibly far! 88 pounds! oh my, that is wonderful! The fact that you came back here shows that your mind may have been in fast backwards....but now i****ting neutral and will move forward again.
I am just beginning the entire process and waiting to meet with my surgeon. I'm not an expert in this WLS stuff, but I do know from experience (I'm 55) that what we focus on is what's important, it's what we become. Don't focus on the mess ups, focus on getting back on the exercise/good food choices wagon again. Once you do I'm sure you'll wonder 'what was I thinking!" when you slipped.
To your continued success!
Consider yourself now out of the rut. You've spoken it out loud that you've made poor food choices. Now you'll be making different choices. You'll be choosing right.
You've come so incredibly far! 88 pounds! oh my, that is wonderful! The fact that you came back here shows that your mind may have been in fast backwards....but now i****ting neutral and will move forward again.
I am just beginning the entire process and waiting to meet with my surgeon. I'm not an expert in this WLS stuff, but I do know from experience (I'm 55) that what we focus on is what's important, it's what we become. Don't focus on the mess ups, focus on getting back on the exercise/good food choices wagon again. Once you do I'm sure you'll wonder 'what was I thinking!" when you slipped.
To your continued success!
Hi Linda, and thanks! You're right, the good-habits wagon is waiting, and I'm going to be back on it! I think just seeing it in print was a wake-up call also. LIke, "Who IS this woman in my clothing and where the heck is Terii??" 
Good luck in your journey. It's surely worth the time and energy you need to get to your surgery date. It doesn't feel like it in the begining, because it's tedious and sometimes nerve-wracking, but believe me, if I had to do it over again, it's a no-brainer: In a Heartbeat!
Thanks again for the response and words of encouragement.
Terri
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Good luck in your journey. It's surely worth the time and energy you need to get to your surgery date. It doesn't feel like it in the begining, because it's tedious and sometimes nerve-wracking, but believe me, if I had to do it over again, it's a no-brainer: In a Heartbeat!
Thanks again for the response and words of encouragement.
Terri
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on 8/30/08 1:21 am - Somewhere_in, PA
on 8/30/08 1:21 am - Somewhere_in, PA
Hey Darlene
You must be going thru a minefield of emotions now! That's so exciting that on Tuesday, you'll begin your new life! I am hoping to get a date in Feb or March as I have to do a 6 month medically supervised diet.
Let us know how you are doing as soon as you can! I'll keep you in my prayers.
You must be going thru a minefield of emotions now! That's so exciting that on Tuesday, you'll begin your new life! I am hoping to get a date in Feb or March as I have to do a 6 month medically supervised diet.
Let us know how you are doing as soon as you can! I'll keep you in my prayers.
Hi and welcome home again. I was probably not here when you left us for a bit. I have been here now for several months and I am home. I feel it each and every day knowing that I have to come on and share with my sisters and brothers. I love these folks like family so why should I think of them any differently?
Now you have named it, claimed it and now is the time to dump it. It will just weigh you down keeping the excess bagage so dump it in the garbage right where it belongs. You have come a long way and now you can continue on your merry walk into the new and exciting life that you made for yourself. Just make sure you keep on keeping on and don't make a stranger of yourself. You have a lot of experience, strength and hope to share with all of us. We all need you and your story and support.
Now you have named it, claimed it and now is the time to dump it. It will just weigh you down keeping the excess bagage so dump it in the garbage right where it belongs. You have come a long way and now you can continue on your merry walk into the new and exciting life that you made for yourself. Just make sure you keep on keeping on and don't make a stranger of yourself. You have a lot of experience, strength and hope to share with all of us. We all need you and your story and support.
It's not what you gather, but what you scatter
that tells what kind of life you have lived.
Hi Brenda, and thanks for the warm welcome. You're right, I feel like I've been out galivanting and the front door was left open for me. Nice.
Hear that?.....it's gone! It's not mine anymore. I'll be on now and again, and I'm also interested in Patricia's online support group, since it's so far for me to my surgeon. Maybe I'll see you there!
Terri
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