Morning Everyone,

Hope everyone's week is going well.   Prayers for all our friends who are in tornado alley.    I can't imagine losing everything to a tornado.    As we all know this is a post that I do Monday - Friday to remind us of all the wonderful  things in our lives that we sometimes take for granted.    We ALL have so much to be grateful for no matter where we are in our life's journey.     There are always others out there so much worse off than we are.    PLEASE feel free to share with us what you are grateful for today.    Today I am SO grateful for......

My WLS and all the choices available to us on the different surgeries,
My Life and Health,
My Family and Friends,
Obesity Help and all the different message boards,
For my 3 sons and husband of 34 yrs.,
For my future daughter in law and all the happiness that she brings my oldest son,
For my Faith and answered prayers,
For protection that God has provided for my home during this time of the year with all the storms,
For my fur babies which love me unconditionally,
For the upcoming OH Conference in New Orleans, La.  Sept. 9-10.

Hugs and blessings ~~~  Vivian

Chelsea D,

Can't wait to officially see you on the Loser's Bench in our Winner's Circle. I am getting your place all ready.

Just remember, before and after the operation there will be highs and (some) lows. In the end it all works out.

Know we're here for you!!

CONGRATS!!!

Sportsgirl,

 

First of all, never APOLOGIZE for venting. That’s what we are here!! If you can’t talk (complain) to folks who know what you’re going through, then who can you talk to.

 

I have a few questions: (1) Have you had a fill yet (2) Are you following all the rules (3) are you eating enough (4) are you getting in all the protein you’re suppose to (5) are you drinking the amount of liquid you’re suppose to (6) are you talking your vitamins? Ok .. that’s enough for now.

 

Here is some tough love .. Yesterday is over and done with. There is nothing we can do about it. Tomorrow is NOW, and it’s time to get yourself back on track.

I admire you admit you’re in a funk, and need help. How many times in the past you DID do this?

 

You need to realize you are stronger than any craving or any food. You need to stop and reflect and be proud of all you have accomplished and call upon your strength. How do I know you have strength? Because it took strength to admit you wanted to regain control of your life; it took strength to have the operation; it took strength to make you lose weight; it took strength to realize you’re not doing what you’re supposed to be doing; and it took strength to ask for help.

 

Remember this isn’t a diet plan; it’s a way of life. So slips, stumbles and falls will occur. What we do when this happens is truly important. You need to get yourself up, dust yourself off, and get yourself to continue down the road to success.

 

What you first need to do is ask yourself “Where did I come from" .. then ask yourself “Why did I do this operation" – basically the answer is because it’s a last resort.

 

GET BACK TO THE BASICS !! I tell everyone that. Pretend today was day one of the operation and go back to a strict liquid diet. Do this for a few days (maybe a week), then go onto the next stage of soft food then finally regular food. What you are doing it is detoxing your body of the sugars and bad carbs. When you find yourself hungry – eat .. but SENSIBLE foods. Make sure you also follow all the rules.

 

You need to go back and follow the rules that made you successful. You need to have the 64 ounces of NON-CARBONATE/DECAFFEINATED liquid. You need to have your 60 to 80 grams of protein. You need to make sure you don’t drink 30 minutes before/after or during your meal. 

 

What you need to remember is they put the band around your stomach, and not around your brain. You will need to use some self control when it comes to food. If you are hungry stop and ask yourself is this real hunger or head hunger. Asking that alone will probably be an indication it’s head hunger, so you know what to do. Get busy doing something else. If that doesn’t work, EAT – but SOMETHING HEALTHY. Have some salad; vegetables, PROTEIN, etc.

 

You need to get to support groups. Look on line to find ones around you. You need to discuss this with your Doctor. That’s why he’s there. If you feel you’re not getting the support from him, then you need to go to another Doctor. Remember you are the client/consumer. If you’re paying for a service, you want the best service for that money. If not, move on. You are worth THE BEST because YOU ARE THE BEST !!

 

REMEMBER what it took to make you successful. YOU CAN DO IT !! And know I am here if you need me.

 

Now – get off your a$$ – stop making excuses – and (sorry Nike) JUST DO IT !!

 YEAH Kim !!!  That is such a awesome feeling.   I remember when I could do that for the first time since WLS.   It felt amazing !!!! Congratulations on the successful journey you are having.


Hugs and blessings ~~ Vivian

Thanks again Tom, Your philosophy makes a lot of sense, I have never really thought about it that way,and by the way , I just bought me a new wig just in case I need it.