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Topic: New show on for Morbidly obese on A&E
See below link of a new reality show coming A&E. I saw it this morning on Good Morning America!! It looks like it is going to be better than The Biggest Loser because they have built in time for the mental issues that plague the morbidly obese.
http://www.aetv.com/heavy/?vid=AETV_Marketing_Horizon_20101228-Heavy_YuMe
I hate I am going to miss it because I do not have cable TV? Does anyone know if they have their shows on line to watch?
I will try to catch up on posts over the weekend. Very busy at work today!
I just wanted to tell everyone to have a good weekend!! One day at at time!
HW 611 Pre-opW 580 LW 302 GW 238
Topic: MY ERODED STALISTIC BAND .,
7 Years ago, I chose to have the RNY surgery; I also chose to have a stalistic band placed at the stoma, the opening before your food dumps. Well, over time and steroid use, my stoma has worn through and is or has been causing me to throw up and give me all sorts of gastritis.
This past week I have spent in the hospital, I started up here in Northern Va. The doctors here, Dr, Moaza had no idea how to handle it as he was not familiar with me as I was not his patient. So they put me in an ambulance and transported me down to St. Mary’s hospital in Richmond. There I met with Dr. Monroe a gastrointestinal doctor. He decided to do an EGD. There he found a fistula, and a blockage from the plastic ring. The only solution is to put a stint in there and push the ring out.
The first attempt to just look was a nightmare. They could not get me to go down as the ambulance attendendent had filled me full of morphine so I was awake for the entire procedure. The doctors decided the next day they would put the stint in. If this did not work, surgery would be the only way to get it out. Now my abs is full of mesh and a hot mess. No one, and when I say no one.. Wants to work on my ab area. So by the grace of God the stint is in and for the next 2 months I have to eat soft foods only . The goal is for the stint to fall almost out, and they go in and retrieve it,. So please think positive thoughts for me that this procedure goes well and I can once and for all get over this part of my Gastric issues.
I have missed you all.. Hope all of you are doing well into the New Year.
God bless and take care,
Tink
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Topic: Traits of WLS Winners
Traits of WLS Winners
by Katie Jay, MSW, Certified Wellness Coach
Director, National Association for Weight Loss Surgery
www.nawls.com
While nearly everyone who has WLS achieves some measure of
success, some people do much better than others -- and not just
in the measure of their weight.
Winning at WLS is not a size, it's a whole state of being.
Winning at WLS means achieving a weight that creates the
opportunity for you to live a full, healthy, and satisfying life
-- and then getting out there and living it.
So what do WLS winners do?
Winners Manage Their Focus
WLS winners tend to have a structure to their lives so that they
almost always know what they are really supposed to be doing.
They don't leave things to chance. They stay focused on their
goal to be healthy and let that shape their lives.
They learn time management and schedule in their WLS needs. They
focus on what is important (buying vitamins if they have run out)
rather than on what the world thinks is important (baking cup
cakes for a party).
Winners Design a Plan that Fits Their Life
Winners learn how to shape a life that works for them. They
figure out where they are likely to struggle and build in
strategies to minimize their troubles in those areas.
They use timers, always keep protein supplements in their car,
keep food out of sight so they don't snack, or keep a case of
water in their trunk -- whatever will work for them.
Winners Use Resources to Help Them
Winners are information seekers. They don't assume that what
they were taught about WLS at one point in time is sufficient
information. They continue to learn, seek help, and find tools
that will keep them on track.
They understand that they may need help to go from being at
goal weight to being happy and comfortable with their new life.
Are You Reluctant to Win?
Some people are very uncomfortable with winning. So, they resist
it. They struggle with the last 20 pounds to avoid being at goal.
Of course, they don't necessarily know they're doing this.
Not doing your best is a form of self defense. If you don't try
hard, you protect your ego from the experience of trying hard
and failing -- a scary proposition.
Value the Pain of Losing
Anyone who struggles with weight will fail from time to time. But
that doesn't mean you will fail in the long run. By trying your
best, even if you experience some failure from time to time, you
will ultimately have a more meaningful life.
By getting comfortable with failing, and then trying again, you
will eventually win.
Accept that Winning Can Be Confusing and Uncomfortable
Winning brings on a whole new set of uncomfortable feelings.
Maybe you don't want to cause others to feel like losers as
they compare themselves to you. Maybe you don't like the
attention winning brings.
Whatever the discomfort, win anyway. You will learn to tolerate
success. Just give it time.
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Check Out Our Daily Inspirations!
Here's a Daily Inspiration from NAWLS. To find more, visit
us online at www.nawls.com/public/department27.cfm
Don't make WLS lifestyle decisions based on your feelings.
In 12-step programs there is a saying. There are only two times
to go to a 12-step meeting: when you want to go and when you don't
want to go.
How can you apply this philosophy to your WLS lifestyle? Do you
think it is a good idea to base what you do (with exercise and
food choices) on how you feel?
If you only do the right thing when you feel like it, how likely
are you to lose your excess weight and keep it off for life?
Action for the day: Today, do what you have planned to do that
supports your WLS success. For example, don't base your decision
to exercise on whether or not you feel like it. Do it because you
have planned to do it. No excuses.
(c) 2011, Katie Jay. All rights reserved.
*****************************************************************
From Small Bites, the email newsletter for the
National Association for Weight Loss Surgery.
Subscribe today and get your F'REE report,
How to Regain-proof Your Weight Loss
Surgery at www.NAWLS.com.
(c) 2011 National Association for Weight Loss Surgery,
Inc. All rights reserved.
by Katie Jay, MSW, Certified Wellness Coach
Director, National Association for Weight Loss Surgery
www.nawls.com
While nearly everyone who has WLS achieves some measure of
success, some people do much better than others -- and not just
in the measure of their weight.
Winning at WLS is not a size, it's a whole state of being.
Winning at WLS means achieving a weight that creates the
opportunity for you to live a full, healthy, and satisfying life
-- and then getting out there and living it.
So what do WLS winners do?
Winners Manage Their Focus
WLS winners tend to have a structure to their lives so that they
almost always know what they are really supposed to be doing.
They don't leave things to chance. They stay focused on their
goal to be healthy and let that shape their lives.
They learn time management and schedule in their WLS needs. They
focus on what is important (buying vitamins if they have run out)
rather than on what the world thinks is important (baking cup
cakes for a party).
Winners Design a Plan that Fits Their Life
Winners learn how to shape a life that works for them. They
figure out where they are likely to struggle and build in
strategies to minimize their troubles in those areas.
They use timers, always keep protein supplements in their car,
keep food out of sight so they don't snack, or keep a case of
water in their trunk -- whatever will work for them.
Winners Use Resources to Help Them
Winners are information seekers. They don't assume that what
they were taught about WLS at one point in time is sufficient
information. They continue to learn, seek help, and find tools
that will keep them on track.
They understand that they may need help to go from being at
goal weight to being happy and comfortable with their new life.
Are You Reluctant to Win?
Some people are very uncomfortable with winning. So, they resist
it. They struggle with the last 20 pounds to avoid being at goal.
Of course, they don't necessarily know they're doing this.
Not doing your best is a form of self defense. If you don't try
hard, you protect your ego from the experience of trying hard
and failing -- a scary proposition.
Value the Pain of Losing
Anyone who struggles with weight will fail from time to time. But
that doesn't mean you will fail in the long run. By trying your
best, even if you experience some failure from time to time, you
will ultimately have a more meaningful life.
By getting comfortable with failing, and then trying again, you
will eventually win.
Accept that Winning Can Be Confusing and Uncomfortable
Winning brings on a whole new set of uncomfortable feelings.
Maybe you don't want to cause others to feel like losers as
they compare themselves to you. Maybe you don't like the
attention winning brings.
Whatever the discomfort, win anyway. You will learn to tolerate
success. Just give it time.
*****************************************************************
Check Out Our Daily Inspirations!
Here's a Daily Inspiration from NAWLS. To find more, visit
us online at www.nawls.com/public/department27.cfm
Don't make WLS lifestyle decisions based on your feelings.
In 12-step programs there is a saying. There are only two times
to go to a 12-step meeting: when you want to go and when you don't
want to go.
How can you apply this philosophy to your WLS lifestyle? Do you
think it is a good idea to base what you do (with exercise and
food choices) on how you feel?
If you only do the right thing when you feel like it, how likely
are you to lose your excess weight and keep it off for life?
Action for the day: Today, do what you have planned to do that
supports your WLS success. For example, don't base your decision
to exercise on whether or not you feel like it. Do it because you
have planned to do it. No excuses.
(c) 2011, Katie Jay. All rights reserved.
*****************************************************************
From Small Bites, the email newsletter for the
National Association for Weight Loss Surgery.
Subscribe today and get your F'REE report,
How to Regain-proof Your Weight Loss
Surgery at www.NAWLS.com.
(c) 2011 National Association for Weight Loss Surgery,
Inc. All rights reserved.
HW 611 Pre-opW 580 LW 302 GW 238
Topic: RE: intro
Welcome to the group. Congratulations on your surgery and your medical victories.
Sounds like you've got an excellent support team with your wife and kids already. That makes such a big difference. Support people are essential. My husband is very supportive and that has helped me more than I can express. It's helped him, too. He eats healthier and goes to the gym regularly now.
Best wishes - Ryka
Sounds like you've got an excellent support team with your wife and kids already. That makes such a big difference. Support people are essential. My husband is very supportive and that has helped me more than I can express. It's helped him, too. He eats healthier and goes to the gym regularly now.
Best wishes - Ryka
Topic: intro
Well hello!
I'm Bruce, and have just completed a RNY on January 3rd, 2011. I weighed in at 270 and 5'11". I have about 90 pounds to lose.
I have struggled with my weight since childhood and even lost 100 pound about 7 years ago through diet and exercise. Most of it came back. My highest weight was 294 pounds. I really ballooned up after I quit smoking about 12 years ago.
I am one week post op and just finished my week 1 liquid diet. So here I am, I just finished my first actual food at lunch today 1/3 cup of cottage cheese. I couldn't fini**** I was full! YAY! I left two spoonfuls on my plate! This seems so surreal.
I am no longer on my diabetic medications and half my bp meds! I am so excited. The doctor seems confident I won't need the bp meds anymore as I lose the weight. This is really the start of a life changing event for me.
My wonderful wife and three kids are very supportive and helping me along the way to a healthier me.
I look forward to learning more and developing support for my new journey!
Blessings, Bruce
I'm Bruce, and have just completed a RNY on January 3rd, 2011. I weighed in at 270 and 5'11". I have about 90 pounds to lose.
I have struggled with my weight since childhood and even lost 100 pound about 7 years ago through diet and exercise. Most of it came back. My highest weight was 294 pounds. I really ballooned up after I quit smoking about 12 years ago.
I am one week post op and just finished my week 1 liquid diet. So here I am, I just finished my first actual food at lunch today 1/3 cup of cottage cheese. I couldn't fini**** I was full! YAY! I left two spoonfuls on my plate! This seems so surreal.
I am no longer on my diabetic medications and half my bp meds! I am so excited. The doctor seems confident I won't need the bp meds anymore as I lose the weight. This is really the start of a life changing event for me.
My wonderful wife and three kids are very supportive and helping me along the way to a healthier me.
I look forward to learning more and developing support for my new journey!
Blessings, Bruce
Topic: RE: Food pushers
Thanks for the encouragement. I needed it today. Sometimes God speaks through other people.
Ryka
Ryka
Topic: RE: Exercise...gym or Wii Fit?
My motto is-
"Any movement is better than none." I love water aerobics. I also like to walk. Weights are something I don't really like to do but it is necessary. I have some sagging. I think we all do after alot of weight loss. My understanding is that exercise helps but will not prevent flab & sag.
Do you have a treadmill or exercise bike?
Keep moving~
Hugs,
Annie
"Any movement is better than none." I love water aerobics. I also like to walk. Weights are something I don't really like to do but it is necessary. I have some sagging. I think we all do after alot of weight loss. My understanding is that exercise helps but will not prevent flab & sag.
Do you have a treadmill or exercise bike?
Keep moving~
Hugs,
Annie
Topic: RE: Salads...when can I eat?
Hi LaVonda,
I so remember craving salad. That was one of the first things I wanted to eat. Every Dr has a different eating plan. Check with your nutritionist. I think I had a very small amount of lettuce with my chicken at about the 3rd or 4th month out from RNY. My nutritionist really stressed the eating of protein first then when I get all my protein in then I can move on to veggies etc...
Hang in there, you will soon be eating salad in small amounts.
Hugs~
Annie
I so remember craving salad. That was one of the first things I wanted to eat. Every Dr has a different eating plan. Check with your nutritionist. I think I had a very small amount of lettuce with my chicken at about the 3rd or 4th month out from RNY. My nutritionist really stressed the eating of protein first then when I get all my protein in then I can move on to veggies etc...
Hang in there, you will soon be eating salad in small amounts.
Hugs~
Annie
Topic: RE: a little about myself
Hi Jennifer,
You are on an amazing journey. The process has both many wonderful and difficult things about it. For me it has been very life saving. I'm very grateful that I've had insurance to do the surgery and have the aftercare needed. I feel better than I have in many years.
Having a supportive team (family & friends) makes all the difference.
Keep on seeking health & wholeness.
Hugs~
Annie
You are on an amazing journey. The process has both many wonderful and difficult things about it. For me it has been very life saving. I'm very grateful that I've had insurance to do the surgery and have the aftercare needed. I feel better than I have in many years.
Having a supportive team (family & friends) makes all the difference.
Keep on seeking health & wholeness.
Hugs~
Annie
