March 2012 Sleevers
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Topic: RE: Come on down and share your story!
Hi Sara,
My name is Trina, I am 33 and a working mother of a one year old. I have struggled with weight all my life, tried all diets, and finally after being mortified when looking at pictures of myself with my daughter decided enough is enough. I am being sleeved on March 6th. Although this has been a lengthy process, I just told my family yesterday, and am pleasantly relieved at their reactions. I haven't started my pre-op diet yet, and this weekend am celebrating my daughter's 1st birthday. I figure last year was a celebration of her birth, and this year will be a celebration of my rebirth.
I am more excited than I am scared, and am so committed and resolved to succeed. I am a little nervous about the recovery. Having a little one, and not being able to lift her up is going to be hard. I'm hoping that the exahustion won't be too great.
What protien shakes have you guys tried?! I ordered one and it was SO GROSS.
:-)Trina
My name is Trina, I am 33 and a working mother of a one year old. I have struggled with weight all my life, tried all diets, and finally after being mortified when looking at pictures of myself with my daughter decided enough is enough. I am being sleeved on March 6th. Although this has been a lengthy process, I just told my family yesterday, and am pleasantly relieved at their reactions. I haven't started my pre-op diet yet, and this weekend am celebrating my daughter's 1st birthday. I figure last year was a celebration of her birth, and this year will be a celebration of my rebirth.
I am more excited than I am scared, and am so committed and resolved to succeed. I am a little nervous about the recovery. Having a little one, and not being able to lift her up is going to be hard. I'm hoping that the exahustion won't be too great.
What protien shakes have you guys tried?! I ordered one and it was SO GROSS.
:-)Trina
Topic: What are you doing to help you along the way ...ENCOURAGEMENT ideas!
Consult: 270 Surgery: 256 1 Month: 237 2 Mos: 223 3 Mos: 208 4 Mos: 198
5 Mos: 188 6 Mos:178 7 Mos: 169
I've been thinking a lot about this lately.
Today, I had a photographer friend take my before surgery photos. I am planning to put them up over my computer in my kitchen (where I spend the most of my time).
I also put together a gem can. I will give myself "gems" (glass vase beads) for good habits (drinking enough water, protein, exercising, etc.). I already decorated my first can and will post a picture later today.
I'm also thinking of hanging my jeans up so I can see them everyday.
What are your ideas?
Today, I had a photographer friend take my before surgery photos. I am planning to put them up over my computer in my kitchen (where I spend the most of my time).
I also put together a gem can. I will give myself "gems" (glass vase beads) for good habits (drinking enough water, protein, exercising, etc.). I already decorated my first can and will post a picture later today.
I'm also thinking of hanging my jeans up so I can see them everyday.
What are your ideas?
Consult: 270 Surgery: 256 1 Month: 237 2 Mos: 223 3 Mos: 208 4 Mos: 198
5 Mos: 188 6 Mos:178 7 Mos: 169
Topic: RE: Come on down and share your story!
Hi Sara,
I too have struggled with my weight. I am set for surgery!! Feb 28, so I am on my liquid diet--we had a bit of a scheduling glitch so I started my liquids yesterday afternoon. I am going to have a VSG (aka the sleeve). I am in Virginia and started researching surgery two years ago. I decided in October 2011 to go ahead so time has moved along! Liquids are not that bad, I use bouillon (low sodium) and drink plenty of herbal teas...I guess it is alot of mind over matter..I am so ready that this is just another step! I started exercising a few months back--nothing too outrageous--as I am out of shape and have to work up. I find that 20 minutes four days a week was an easy goal to achieve so after feeling that success I have upped the ante to 25 minutes four times a week...now there are times I walk 6 or 7 times a week and times I walk 2 or 3 times a day...am beginning to feel good ...
I look forward to more posts from you..as soon as I can figure out how to upload my before surgery photo I am going to post it when I return from the hospital, this will be my way of saying goodbye to my old bad habits and hello new me in the New Year! Happy Healthy New Year!
I too have struggled with my weight. I am set for surgery!! Feb 28, so I am on my liquid diet--we had a bit of a scheduling glitch so I started my liquids yesterday afternoon. I am going to have a VSG (aka the sleeve). I am in Virginia and started researching surgery two years ago. I decided in October 2011 to go ahead so time has moved along! Liquids are not that bad, I use bouillon (low sodium) and drink plenty of herbal teas...I guess it is alot of mind over matter..I am so ready that this is just another step! I started exercising a few months back--nothing too outrageous--as I am out of shape and have to work up. I find that 20 minutes four days a week was an easy goal to achieve so after feeling that success I have upped the ante to 25 minutes four times a week...now there are times I walk 6 or 7 times a week and times I walk 2 or 3 times a day...am beginning to feel good ...
I look forward to more posts from you..as soon as I can figure out how to upload my before surgery photo I am going to post it when I return from the hospital, this will be my way of saying goodbye to my old bad habits and hello new me in the New Year! Happy Healthy New Year!
Topic: RE: Come on down and share your story!
Consult: 270 Surgery: 256 1 Month: 237 2 Mos: 223 3 Mos: 208 4 Mos: 198
5 Mos: 188 6 Mos:178 7 Mos: 169
Hi, my name is Sara (not that you didn't already figure that out). I live near LA and am from Chicago originally.
I'm 39 years old and have struggled with my weight my entire life. I entered the world as a big girl, 10.4 lbs, but I am determined to leave it differently! I have had some success with weight loss programs over the years (Jenny Craig, Nutri System, South Beach Diet, etc.), but have not been able to keep it off long term. I have sleep apnea that is not being treated as I cannot get through a study without a panic attack. I also have arthritis in my knee from an injury that I sustained in my teens. I am a fairly active person, but do not like exercising.
My weight never really got in the way of me doing the things that I wanted until recently. I was very active and involved in sports year round as a youth and even into college. As I steadly approach 40, that is no longer the case and I fear the long term consequences of my weight.
I've been researching WLS for years and thought I was going to have the band. Recently, I decided that the sleeve was a MUCH better option for me. I am SO excited! Although I do not have the final approval from my insurance company, my doctor is not concerned and we should hear back on Monday or Tuesday.
On a personal/family note, I have been married for almost 12 years and we have two children, ages 10 and 8. My oldest has Autism and my youngest, although highly gifted, has his own issues with anxiety and impulsivity. I have spent the last 10 years putting everyone else's needs before my own and I am looking forward to really taking care of myself as well as meeting their needs.
I have a wide variety of interests, particularly reading, traveling, going to the movies, and watching ice hockey.
So, that's me! I'm really looking forward to getting to know you too!
I'm 39 years old and have struggled with my weight my entire life. I entered the world as a big girl, 10.4 lbs, but I am determined to leave it differently! I have had some success with weight loss programs over the years (Jenny Craig, Nutri System, South Beach Diet, etc.), but have not been able to keep it off long term. I have sleep apnea that is not being treated as I cannot get through a study without a panic attack. I also have arthritis in my knee from an injury that I sustained in my teens. I am a fairly active person, but do not like exercising.
My weight never really got in the way of me doing the things that I wanted until recently. I was very active and involved in sports year round as a youth and even into college. As I steadly approach 40, that is no longer the case and I fear the long term consequences of my weight.
I've been researching WLS for years and thought I was going to have the band. Recently, I decided that the sleeve was a MUCH better option for me. I am SO excited! Although I do not have the final approval from my insurance company, my doctor is not concerned and we should hear back on Monday or Tuesday.
On a personal/family note, I have been married for almost 12 years and we have two children, ages 10 and 8. My oldest has Autism and my youngest, although highly gifted, has his own issues with anxiety and impulsivity. I have spent the last 10 years putting everyone else's needs before my own and I am looking forward to really taking care of myself as well as meeting their needs.
I have a wide variety of interests, particularly reading, traveling, going to the movies, and watching ice hockey.
So, that's me! I'm really looking forward to getting to know you too!
Consult: 270 Surgery: 256 1 Month: 237 2 Mos: 223 3 Mos: 208 4 Mos: 198
5 Mos: 188 6 Mos:178 7 Mos: 169
Topic: Come on down and share your story!
Consult: 270 Surgery: 256 1 Month: 237 2 Mos: 223 3 Mos: 208 4 Mos: 198
5 Mos: 188 6 Mos:178 7 Mos: 169
Please share about your journey in this sticky! I cannot wait to get to know all of you :)
Consult: 270 Surgery: 256 1 Month: 237 2 Mos: 223 3 Mos: 208 4 Mos: 198
5 Mos: 188 6 Mos:178 7 Mos: 169
