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DiamondD
on 12/22/24 7:31 am
VSG on 06/13/12
Topic: RE: Sunday, December 22, 2024

Your eating doesn't sound too bad, and it's not an everyday thing. Staying in a hotel is a big change from all your previous Christmases. You have really navigated so much change these last few years with such grace and positivity. Even good/happy change can be stressful, but here you are making it look easy.

Peps I've been thinking about the functional nature of exercise and how I need to add something, like squats that makes large groups of muscles work together while training balance. Nothing I do really addresses balance. I just want to say, I don't really want to. I like sitting a lot I guess, because even when I'm exercising, I'm seated! But it's true, my core is spaghetti. I need to think about this.

We made it to Costco at around 6pm, (closed at 7pm) and it wasn't too bad. The other big thing, I went bin shopping again, and tried on sweaters. They'd been binned for awhile, when last winter I tried them on and thought, no. I decided they could hang out one more year, but if they didn't fit this year, time to go. A few did go because they still didn't look right, or I just didn't want them anymore, but I'm keeping 5. That's a lot of sweaters I really like back in rotation :)

DDs plane was a bit delayed. We're leaving to pick her up soon. There's a new bakery very close to home called Kiev Bakery. An immigrant couple opened it this fall. They have drop dead gorgeous cakes, pastries, and savory tarts. And really good coffee! If they had a cafe, I'd be there all the time, but there is no seating. We're going to stop on the way home and pick up something for breakfast. Then I imagine daughter will need a nap. DH will watch the Vikings, and I'll read the paper. Later I'll make a list of what I need for the Holiday dinners, take inventory of what we currently have on hand, and go buy the rest. So some tasks and some relaxing. A good day.

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 12/22/24 4:56 am, edited 12/22/24 4:58 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: Sunday, December 22, 2024

It is 10 degrees outside but I am still at the hotel. Justice stayed at the house where we will pick him up in an hour or so. Hopefully he did his business outside there - he won't do it on snow so has to get under the deck to go.

Nice day yesterday with DH's family including some fun games. My family never had games but it really makes it very interactive. Very thoughtful presents too - one of DH's daughters gave me a golf outfit. We were there from 1 pm-9 pm. Long day. I ate a lot of stuff I wouldn't usually have but I tried to have more of the guacamole and less of the truly junky stuff. Dinner was from the local BBQ place so I ate pulled pork and mashed potatoes. Mixed bag of eating on a holiday. Today hopefully I get to eat normal, though I will have to drink the protein supplement I usually have as a drink rather than in my coffee since I didn't bring it. Oh and I did eat 1/2 a donut yesterday - that was plenty.

This afternoon I need to make cookies for a couple of events on Christmas Eve and Christmas. We get to sleep at the house tonight but will be packing tomorrow for 3 nights in hotels. I don't love being the vagabond but DH's house is too far from where our events are located over the days around Christmas.

Have a Snowflake Sunday!

Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 12/22/24 4:43 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: RE: Saturday, December 21, 2024

Of course the DEXA scan information is way more reliable than the stupid one-size fits all BMI.

Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 12/22/24 4:42 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: RE: Saturday, December 21, 2024

I love watching the days get longer. Light is so uplifting.

Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 12/22/24 4:40 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: RE: Saturday, December 21, 2024

Hang in there. I know we can jump to thinking the worst at times but odds are it isn't even close to something that dire.

Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish

Peps
on 12/21/24 3:35 pm
Topic: RE: Saturday, December 21, 2024

215.3 today. I thought I might be back down in the 214s today because I got up to pee twice last night! But alas....

I am proud of myself for hitting the gym 4 days this work week. I've been really very good about getting 3 workouts in each week. Adding a 4th this week felt like a little feather in my cap.

Body dysmorphia is odd and unpredictable for me. I can perceive different versions of myself in a single day - within a single hour, honestly. It is a real issue and one of which I am aware, so it no longer "rules" me as it once did. However, I have flare ups. My mental baggage around weight, appearance, etc... are extremely deep rooted, so I am not alarmed by the fact that I have the occasional resurgence of the dysfunctional thinking and body image.

That dysfunctional thinking is one of the reasons I opted for relying on DEXA scan data for information rather using only the scale number and BMI. In BMI land I have a BMI of 34 and I am clinically obese and would have another 57 pounds to lose before reaching a normal BMI. I have had to work really hard to get past the mind f*ck I allowed the BMI to create in me.

Diamond D. would love to hear (read) more about your Wegovy thoughts and how you think that might be working. I have been having some similar feelings. I am going to have to decide by mid January how I want to proceed with tirzepatide now that the FDA has removed it from the shortage list. I think I will most likely bit the bullet and order a six month supply. That's going to be a lot out of pocket at one time, but I have my HSA for the first part of the year, so at least that will make it pre tax dollars!

Decorating and cleaning on the docket for the rest of the day and tomorrow. Not much else.

Paula1965
on 12/21/24 2:27 pm
VSG on 04/01/15
Topic: RE: Saturday, December 21, 2024

We fly out January 8th, so will have time to get the results!



5' 4" tall, HW: 242, SW:215.4 Weight Loss - pre-op: - 26.6, M1: -15.4, M2: -16, M3: -11.4, M4: -11.2, M5: -12.2, M6: -7.4, M7: -7.8, M8: -2.0 Goal of 130 lbs. reached at 8 months, 2 days post-op!












DiamondD
on 12/21/24 12:49 pm
VSG on 06/13/12
Topic: RE: Saturday, December 21, 2024

When are you leaving for Hawaii? Hopefully with sufficient time to get results from the MRI. I'm glad you don't have to wait too much time for more information, and pray the vertigo can be resolved without a tough surgery.

DiamondD
on 12/21/24 12:25 pm
VSG on 06/13/12
Topic: RE: Saturday, December 21, 2024

Shrimp scampi sounds absolutely delicious. I think I need some more protein! They had scones today at our place, but last week I felt a little woozy when we left, so I thought I'd try a breakfast sandwich. It was very good!

I feel like the Wegovy may be setting my appetite at the calorie range needed to maintain my current weight. I've heard fables that is how naturally thin people's metabolism work. It's almost as if I cannot overeat. Or maybe I could defeat it like you can a sleeve, but I have no desire to. The problem I see though, if I do indulge in a treat here or there, it's not in addition to nutritious food, it can end up replacing nutritious food. Something to watch. When I'm not doing so well on protein, I've been pausing to drink a glass of fair life milk here and there. 13 grams of protein, 80 calories is a good deal, and I like it better than the shakes. And it spreads out the calcium for better absorption. I'm drinking 2 to 3 glasses a day either having one before a meal or in between.

I think I'll venture to Costco this evening, close to closing. There are few thing I need, and then we can pick up the rest of the groceries tomorrow. Dear daughter arrives tomorrow morning, dear son on Monday night. My heart is happy.

It's the darkest day of the year today, with just a little over 8 hours of light. It is overcast today, so even darker. Tomorrow the light will increase by 4 minutes, and every day it will grow. And so it goes, the light eventually returns, and everything has it's season.

Paula1965
on 12/21/24 10:24 am
VSG on 04/01/15
Topic: RE: Saturday, December 21, 2024

Hopefully you have just enough snow for a White Christmas Liz! Personally, I think white Christmases are overrated!

142.2 today. Probably better hydration. I was soooo thirsty yesterday while Costco shopping that I downed a full bottle of water on the ride home! I need to do so much better with hydration.

Finally heard back from DH's doctor's office. He is scheduled for an MRI on January 2 but they also wanted to see him again since symptoms are increasing. Saw a different doc today and she did a pretty extensive neurological exam (all of which was normal). She recommended decreased caffeine (no more than 80 mg per day, increased water, and increased salt/electrolytes. DH does drink way too much caffeine with his alternating 12 shift schedules! Hopefully the MRI will be normal and all we have to worry about is dietary changes. I couldn't sleep last night worrying about becoming a widow again! Criminy! Don't know why I have to go to worst case senario! I do feel better after his exam today!

DS3 here for a week. I think DC1 will come over for dinner (chicken taco bowls) and DS2 rolls into town Monday night! Bought a few premade Christmas cookies and frosting to decorate. One of DH's favorite Holiday treats. I decorated a small plate full and will save the rest to decorate when DS2 gets here, it us one of his favorite Holiday activities!

Hope you are all enjoying your Holiday preparations and festivities!



5' 4" tall, HW: 242, SW:215.4 Weight Loss - pre-op: - 26.6, M1: -15.4, M2: -16, M3: -11.4, M4: -11.2, M5: -12.2, M6: -7.4, M7: -7.8, M8: -2.0 Goal of 130 lbs. reached at 8 months, 2 days post-op!












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