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286/170/131 (starting/goal/current)
LBL - 10-30-08, brachioplasty/augmentation 2-26-09, medial thigh lift 3-16-09
Plastics - Dr. Joseph Fodero
286/170/140/131 (starting weight/goal/surgeons goal/current)
LBL 10-30-08 - Joseph Fodero
Brachioplasty/Breast Augmentation - 2=24-09
286/170/131 (starting/goal/current)
LBL - 10-30-08, brachioplasty/augmentation 2-26-09, medial thigh lift 3-16-09
Plastics - Dr. Joseph Fodero
286/170/140/131 (starting weight/goal/surgeons goal/current)
LBL 10-30-08 - Joseph Fodero
Brachioplasty/Breast Augmentation - 2=24-09
You are right about surgical outcomes. You quoted him almost verbatim. The surgery gets us there, but it is up to us to stay there.
It serves no purpose whatsoever to denigrate any surgery. I have seen remarkable long term success with all surgical types. It depends upon the patient, in my opinion.
I agree that our surgeries gave us the opportunity to attain our desired weight goal. Losing weight is a bit like going to college. I have had to be completely invested in maintaining and reaching my weight loss goal just as I had to stay committed to stay, complete, and graduate from college.
The real work begins as you get down in weight and begin maintenance. If we stepped up to make an effort because we were uncomfortable in our own obese skins, then why wouldn't anyone want to modulate some self control to keep the weight off showing the same interest as when you were losing? If your weight is down isn't easier to watch and control it here, rather than gain it back only to have to lose excessive amounts again. Moreover, allowing your weight to yo-yo will be more stressful and harmful to your heart than just working on where you are at.
Namaste',
penn
286/170/131 (starting/goal/current)
LBL - 10-30-08, brachioplasty/augmentation 2-26-09, medial thigh lift 3-16-09
Plastics - Dr. Joseph Fodero
286/170/140/131 (starting weight/goal/surgeons goal/current)
LBL 10-30-08 - Joseph Fodero
Brachioplasty/Breast Augmentation - 2=24-09
Your day of reflective thinking is key to this all. Family of origin issues establish our view of the world...including the role food plays in our lives. I heard about a woman who was climbing up to the counter and sneaking food at age 3....and her parents blamed her for her obesity. A 3 year old seeking comfort from food is screaming something very important that is being missed by those who are responsible. Day at a time.....and yes....OH has made this whole process....this very essential part of my life far more manageable than it might have been. Be well. Susan
286/170/131 (starting/goal/current)
LBL - 10-30-08, brachioplasty/augmentation 2-26-09, medial thigh lift 3-16-09
Plastics - Dr. Joseph Fodero
286/170/140/131 (starting weight/goal/surgeons goal/current)
LBL 10-30-08 - Joseph Fodero
Brachioplasty/Breast Augmentation - 2=24-09
on 2/21/10 2:59 pm
I am learning that I have to be number one at the moment. I am also struggling with slight nausea, mainly in the evenings, which is leading me to be missing some protein. Again, I need to plan ahead - get my intake in early instead of feeling guilt and regret at the end of the day.
I plan to contact my mental health providers tomorrow - a big step for me and I am excited. All day I have been reflecting on my life, things that may be sub-conciously inked to my over-eating. There are so many to mention and I don't know if they are even "relevant" as they were simply part of my childhood/ life.
My current strategies at the moment are,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,unplanned and unsure. I will be creating more. OH is a great release/ help for me though.
I have a torn bicep tendon.....how refreshing to have a jock injury.....quite the contrast from monthly visits to the PCP because my diabetes was out of control and I had MRSA infections. I had to complete an online patient registration for the ambulatory surgical center and I listed all my co-morbid...former co-morbids that is ..and was able to say repeatedly...resolved due to RNY. How lucky I am.
I haven't been able to work out to the same level for weeks now. My weight stayed stable....bounced up and down a pound or so.....but I'm facing weeks of downtime....then rehab before I can resume anything rigorous. It is an interesting lesson in balance....as I initially feared that I would immediately see gain....but I'm holding steady which tells me my body is happy where it is.
I'm more concerned about the mental health aspects of my routine being altered. Being homebound and on pain meds makes me nervous. I went through it several times last year recovering from plastics.....so I even know from practical experience that it's a doable thing, but I'm nonetheless dreading it.
How have your routines been forced or morphed into something else? How have you coped.....as always we're not only talking about food.....and eating behaviors....but general strategies for managing our lives. Hope you're all well. Susan
286/170/131 (starting/goal/current)
LBL - 10-30-08, brachioplasty/augmentation 2-26-09, medial thigh lift 3-16-09
Plastics - Dr. Joseph Fodero
286/170/140/131 (starting weight/goal/surgeons goal/current)
LBL 10-30-08 - Joseph Fodero
Brachioplasty/Breast Augmentation - 2=24-09