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Topic: RE: Sharing Struggles and Success 3/3
Hello everyone!
My success has been the 35 lb wt loss I have accomplished in the last 5 weeks. My surgery was on Jan 30.
My struggles have been trying to fit in all my meals, water and protein on the days that I work. I am a nurse in L&D and I work night shift. I sleep during the day on the days I work then am awake during the days on the days I have off. It's been hard juggling the meal times and the water.
My success has been the 35 lb wt loss I have accomplished in the last 5 weeks. My surgery was on Jan 30.
My struggles have been trying to fit in all my meals, water and protein on the days that I work. I am a nurse in L&D and I work night shift. I sleep during the day on the days I work then am awake during the days on the days I have off. It's been hard juggling the meal times and the water.
Tammy J.
Topic: RE: Introductions
hi, my name is Kristi. I had the lapbanp surgery 9-04-07. I lost a grand total of 147lbs, but i have gained 60+ lbs. since june of 08 because had to have surgery twice since then so now i sit here sad and depressed because i have to have surgery again 4-24-09 because my band slipped.I have the worst luck ever! im tryin to stay positive but i am havin trouble do so. when i have surgery next mouth DR. might be doin the gastric sleeve. if anyone one has had the same thing or anything close please let me know im not alone!!!!!
Topic: Struggles of Success
Barb,
Just dealt with my first "stall." I was 201 lbs from Feb 25th until this morning! 200 lbs was my 1st benchmark and I truly felt my body was fighting me and would not cross the threshold. I got pretty down and even went up to 101.5 at one point, but kept up with my protein added a bullet here and there and kept moving my body and this morning I was given the key to wonderland! Now I never have to look back again.
Glad to have this first goal in my rear view mirror. Now on to the next goals.
Thanks for asking
Dona
PS: I wrote this on March 2nd or 3rd. Since that time I have officially entere "OnderLand" and am currently at 199 lbs!
Just dealt with my first "stall." I was 201 lbs from Feb 25th until this morning! 200 lbs was my 1st benchmark and I truly felt my body was fighting me and would not cross the threshold. I got pretty down and even went up to 101.5 at one point, but kept up with my protein added a bullet here and there and kept moving my body and this morning I was given the key to wonderland! Now I never have to look back again.
Glad to have this first goal in my rear view mirror. Now on to the next goals.
Thanks for asking
Dona
PS: I wrote this on March 2nd or 3rd. Since that time I have officially entere "OnderLand" and am currently at 199 lbs!
Topic: RE: Sharing Struggles and Success 3/3
My sucesses lately have been that I have lost 58 pounds, I continue to journal every day and I am looking for creative and interesting recipes to stay interested. I am off of my medications and I try to exercise a little every day even if it is walking around my neighborhood. I am successful most weeks.
My struggles fortunately up to this time have been few. I only recently started getting hungry. Some of it is head hunger and some of it is real hunger. I try hard to recognize the difference but I 'm not sure yet that I do. And at 56 years old I am struggling with the skin. I know that this is irrelavent in the whole scheme of things but it is tough. It was bad before being postmenopausal and now I am just so surprised by how much there is so soon. That is just a head thing I will have to deal with. It's part of learning.
My struggles fortunately up to this time have been few. I only recently started getting hungry. Some of it is head hunger and some of it is real hunger. I try hard to recognize the difference but I 'm not sure yet that I do. And at 56 years old I am struggling with the skin. I know that this is irrelavent in the whole scheme of things but it is tough. It was bad before being postmenopausal and now I am just so surprised by how much there is so soon. That is just a head thing I will have to deal with. It's part of learning.
Topic: RE: Sharing Struggles and Success 3/3
Hi Rena,
We have a standing General Meeting on the 3rd Saturday of each month. I do some othe special interest groups, but they are generaly on a weeknight eveing. You can get the details for the upcoming events at www.meetup.com/nc-wls
Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145
Topic: RE: Sharing Struggles and Success 3/3
Hi everyone,
Struggles
I am the major caregiver for my 80 yo mom. Sometimes it is so stressful that I don't think before I eat. I have actually sat for 8 hrs in the ER with her without eating so that when I do get a chance to eat I eat too fast because I am so hungry. Then of course I toss it up! I keep something in my purse to keep that from happening but sometimes I just forget! Being a Realtor sometimes I know that I am not eating enough that day or the right things. I really have to get more organized in that department. I am struggling with a plateau right now.
Successes
I have lost 55 lbs since my surgery in Aug. I have gone done from a 30/32 to a 24 in clothes. I did not gain anything over the holidays!! Yeah!
Struggles
I am the major caregiver for my 80 yo mom. Sometimes it is so stressful that I don't think before I eat. I have actually sat for 8 hrs in the ER with her without eating so that when I do get a chance to eat I eat too fast because I am so hungry. Then of course I toss it up! I keep something in my purse to keep that from happening but sometimes I just forget! Being a Realtor sometimes I know that I am not eating enough that day or the right things. I really have to get more organized in that department. I am struggling with a plateau right now.
Successes
I have lost 55 lbs since my surgery in Aug. I have gone done from a 30/32 to a 24 in clothes. I did not gain anything over the holidays!! Yeah!
Vera LapBand 8/12/2008
Topic: RE: Sharing Struggles and Success 3/3
Struggles...
Last week I was having severe sharp pains in my stomach above my belly button. So Friday I had an EGD that confirmed I had an ulcer. I was prescribed Nexium and I have not had any pain since then.
Successes...
I had surgery on December 17th and since then I have lost 46 lbs. Other than the ulcer, I have had no complications. I have been consistently working out at the gym for the first time in my life and I am feeling GREAT!
Last week I was having severe sharp pains in my stomach above my belly button. So Friday I had an EGD that confirmed I had an ulcer. I was prescribed Nexium and I have not had any pain since then.
Successes...
I had surgery on December 17th and since then I have lost 46 lbs. Other than the ulcer, I have had no complications. I have been consistently working out at the gym for the first time in my life and I am feeling GREAT!
Topic: RE: Sharing Struggles and Success 3/3
Wow...another doggie person:) Is there a set day for the weight-loss support group? I would like to save that day every month! Also, how does a person get to be a certified coach? Thanks,
How I love my little poodles!
Rena
How I love my little poodles!
Rena
Topic: RE: Sharing Struggles and Success 3/3
Hi Kathleen,
I'm so very sorry to hear that you were struggling with a stricture and I'm so glad that you did seek help from your dr and get the relief you needed.
Wishing you continued success,
Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145
Topic: RE: Sharing Struggles and Success 3/3
Hi Rena,
Congratulations on your successes! I look forward to meeting you soon.
P.S. I'll bet you didn't know that I used to show too... I love my Havanese... cousins to Poodles.
Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145
