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Topic: RE: Allow yourself to experience emotions.
By the way, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom, I so understand how you feel, sometimes I think there is nothing worse that losing a parent, or a child.
Vicki
Vicki
Topic: RE: Allow yourself to experience emotions.
Oh thanks I am glad to be here too!
Unfortunately I live about 100 miles north of San Francisco, way up in Northern Ca, and it is not possible for me to attend the event in Costa Mesa this time around. If I can arrange it perhaps one of the other events later in the year.
You know this has been a year full of ups and downs for me. I was all set to have the surgery, was starting the pre op tests, and then in Nov my Dad became ill, also with colon cancer, and he passed away in Dec. That was a setback for me I started to question my decision, I don't know, just fear I guess. Then I made up my mind again to go forward with WLS, so I had a mammogram, and then the lump was discovered. I live in a very small town, and it takes a while to see the right doctors for everything, anyway I finally got the news just last week that everything is ok, but I still have to have the lump out. For some reason this time I am having a tough time getting back to the same determination to have surgery. I guess I am doing what almost everyone does, questioning if I have tried hard enough on my own. From last year in June to now I have lost around 70 lbs, so I have had some success. Of course I have lost and regained the same 75 plus pounds several times over the last 30 years, so it's always a question of keeping it off. At my age I now have bone on bone osteoarthritis, so exercising is extremely difficult.
Today I ordered the book Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies, I figure after all the research and reading, I will go forward with all the pre op stuff and hope somewhere along the way I will get the real zing back, if not I can always cancel it, but I know in my heart it's the right decision.
Coming here everyday and finding such support for those like you is really helping. I can't imagine going through this without it! Thank you all so much!!
Unfortunately I live about 100 miles north of San Francisco, way up in Northern Ca, and it is not possible for me to attend the event in Costa Mesa this time around. If I can arrange it perhaps one of the other events later in the year.
You know this has been a year full of ups and downs for me. I was all set to have the surgery, was starting the pre op tests, and then in Nov my Dad became ill, also with colon cancer, and he passed away in Dec. That was a setback for me I started to question my decision, I don't know, just fear I guess. Then I made up my mind again to go forward with WLS, so I had a mammogram, and then the lump was discovered. I live in a very small town, and it takes a while to see the right doctors for everything, anyway I finally got the news just last week that everything is ok, but I still have to have the lump out. For some reason this time I am having a tough time getting back to the same determination to have surgery. I guess I am doing what almost everyone does, questioning if I have tried hard enough on my own. From last year in June to now I have lost around 70 lbs, so I have had some success. Of course I have lost and regained the same 75 plus pounds several times over the last 30 years, so it's always a question of keeping it off. At my age I now have bone on bone osteoarthritis, so exercising is extremely difficult.
Today I ordered the book Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies, I figure after all the research and reading, I will go forward with all the pre op stuff and hope somewhere along the way I will get the real zing back, if not I can always cancel it, but I know in my heart it's the right decision.
Coming here everyday and finding such support for those like you is really helping. I can't imagine going through this without it! Thank you all so much!!
Topic: RE: Stalked by Pizza
WHAT? food that stalks us? oh if only I had known....
I had bought some vanilla ice cream because I was having company... they didn't eat it and it had been in my freezer for such a loonnnng time.... I decided to open it. ( i should have given it away)
I started having just a small bowl now & then...
it started calling me.... while i was busy doing other things- I'd go have just a little... again & again....
Finally- I got wise to it.... I took the half- gallon out of the freezer put it in the sink and let it melt under HOT WATER!
oh wait---
that was the chocolate ice cream!
vanilla still in the freezer... but now that the chocolate is gone.... seems the vanilla is afraid that it will have the same outcome and is being quiet! shhhh
not calling me at all! how strange!!!!
so glad to know that others are taunted by food that stalks....
too bad we aren't talking....
CELERY!!!
Topic: RE: Allow yourself to experience emotions.
Bibette, I know this may be a silly question because people do it to me all the time in Texas. Are you anywhere close to Costa Mesa? I will be speaking at the OH event there and if you've never been to one it is a HIGH like you've never experienced.
Now I can't tell you how it feels to be on the fence about WLS because I made my decision in 15 minutes. It might be because I spent 30 years obese after doing every diet known to man and I positively knew I could not get it off by myself. Along the way I have met some phenomenal people including a guy that lost 200 pounds 3 times. He finally kept it off after surgery. Do you have any questions? Do you want to think out loud and see if any of us have ever thought those thoughts? Please let me know if we can help and many MANY blessings that you are clear of cancer. I lost my mom to cancer (colon) and I know it has certainly stolen the most loving person in my life. I'm so glad you're OK. I'm so happy you're here!!
hugs, Y
Now I can't tell you how it feels to be on the fence about WLS because I made my decision in 15 minutes. It might be because I spent 30 years obese after doing every diet known to man and I positively knew I could not get it off by myself. Along the way I have met some phenomenal people including a guy that lost 200 pounds 3 times. He finally kept it off after surgery. Do you have any questions? Do you want to think out loud and see if any of us have ever thought those thoughts? Please let me know if we can help and many MANY blessings that you are clear of cancer. I lost my mom to cancer (colon) and I know it has certainly stolen the most loving person in my life. I'm so glad you're OK. I'm so happy you're here!!
hugs, Y
Open RNY 3/30/01 260lbs - 130lbs 
Yvonne McCarthy, CLC. Health & Wellness Coach (full time volunteer). I am happy to help if I can. Visit www.bariatricgirl.com and see the Bariatric Girl blog! Also check out my Facebook Bariatric Girl Page. Photography site www.yvonnemccarthy.com .„ø¤º°¨ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨„ø¤º°¨ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨
Topic: RE: Stalked by Pizza
I run from anything that's in my house. When I am anywhere else I can choose what I eat or don't eat and I make a conscious effort to only go somewhere I can eat. Because food stalks me at home I CANNOT have it in my house. When it gets late at night and I do the old "open the frig and look inside thing" I know I am asking for a trigger. When there is nothing inside that's too awful I certainly won't get in the car and go somewhere.
I try not to judge myself on good days or bad days because if I do one bad thing I am setting myself up for "well I've blown it today so I might as well go ahead". I figured out a few years ago that the one simple thing that works for me is weighing in the morning and making sure I stay where I'm at. If I'm over I adjust the day until I am back in my safe range. It is far easier for me because I really don't have to think much about what I eat and don't eat. If I'm under goal I can eat a few things but I still stay away from sugar. Again those that ask if I'm deprived...I would feel way more deprived if I lost my goal weight than having a few minutes of sugar joy. I don't even miss it. If you look at it like a drug you may be able to see how I put it in perspective. If I do drugs I'll feel great for a little while but then I have to deal with buying and doing more...and addiction...then I lose my life and everything in it. It makes it an easy decision right? I also know that by eating certain foods that it keeps my craving for them alive. If I don't eat them I eventually forget that craving. I have heard this from some other long time post-ops as well. (the craving part) Let me say as I always do...this is what works for me. If others are better at calorie counting and journaling that's awesome but you have to find what works for you. I'm rushing like a fiend...I hope this made some sense!
hugs, Y
I try not to judge myself on good days or bad days because if I do one bad thing I am setting myself up for "well I've blown it today so I might as well go ahead". I figured out a few years ago that the one simple thing that works for me is weighing in the morning and making sure I stay where I'm at. If I'm over I adjust the day until I am back in my safe range. It is far easier for me because I really don't have to think much about what I eat and don't eat. If I'm under goal I can eat a few things but I still stay away from sugar. Again those that ask if I'm deprived...I would feel way more deprived if I lost my goal weight than having a few minutes of sugar joy. I don't even miss it. If you look at it like a drug you may be able to see how I put it in perspective. If I do drugs I'll feel great for a little while but then I have to deal with buying and doing more...and addiction...then I lose my life and everything in it. It makes it an easy decision right? I also know that by eating certain foods that it keeps my craving for them alive. If I don't eat them I eventually forget that craving. I have heard this from some other long time post-ops as well. (the craving part) Let me say as I always do...this is what works for me. If others are better at calorie counting and journaling that's awesome but you have to find what works for you. I'm rushing like a fiend...I hope this made some sense!
hugs, Y
Open RNY 3/30/01 260lbs - 130lbs Yvonne McCarthy, CLC. Health & Wellness Coach (full time volunteer). I am happy to help if I can. Visit www.bariatricgirl.com and see the Bariatric Girl blog! Also check out my Facebook Bariatric Girl Page. Photography site www.yvonnemccarthy.com .„ø¤º°¨ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨„ø¤º°¨ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨
Topic: RE: Stalked by Pizza
Well god love ya. It does seem like the pizza was haunting you!!
That was one of those food items that literally was not allowed in my house for over a year after surgery. I love love love pizza and just couldn't stand the thought/smell of it in my house.
Now 2 1/2 years out I still don't have it around too often because it is a trigger food for me. I will say that when I do have the urge our local pizza shop will make a small carbless (no crust) pizza for me, loaded with protein/veggies and I usually share it with one of my bariatric friends and it is quite yummy!!
Me I run from crackers.. They are a HUGE trigger food, not allowed in my house, at my office and at times I won't even walk down the cracker isle.. :)
That was one of those food items that literally was not allowed in my house for over a year after surgery. I love love love pizza and just couldn't stand the thought/smell of it in my house.
Now 2 1/2 years out I still don't have it around too often because it is a trigger food for me. I will say that when I do have the urge our local pizza shop will make a small carbless (no crust) pizza for me, loaded with protein/veggies and I usually share it with one of my bariatric friends and it is quite yummy!!
Me I run from crackers.. They are a HUGE trigger food, not allowed in my house, at my office and at times I won't even walk down the cracker isle.. :)
Trac~
I am a Bariatric patient/professional, an Obesity Help Support Group Leader and Certified Life Coach. I consider myself to be one of the biggest advocates for obesity in my community. My goal is to educate the public on obesity as a disease and give back to the bariatric community through my personal experiences and life coaching.
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I am a Bariatric patient/professional, an Obesity Help Support Group Leader and Certified Life Coach. I consider myself to be one of the biggest advocates for obesity in my community. My goal is to educate the public on obesity as a disease and give back to the bariatric community through my personal experiences and life coaching.
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Topic: RE: Stalked by Pizza
Kathy!
(Pre-op: 5'2", 292/277/148-Highest/at WLS/Current)
Let God's presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom
to sing, dance, praise, and love. It is there for each and every one of us.
When pizza is stalking me, I stalk right back, and leave the crust behind. I eat toppings only. And I can only have the toppings from one large or two pretty small pieces. It's cheese and tomato sauce and herbs and a little meat. But I don't really deny myself.
Although frankly - shrimp ****tail sounds heavenly. I'd rather have that than fast food pizza toppings anytime.......!
Although frankly - shrimp ****tail sounds heavenly. I'd rather have that than fast food pizza toppings anytime.......!
Kathy!(Pre-op: 5'2", 292/277/148-Highest/at WLS/Current)
Let God's presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom
to sing, dance, praise, and love. It is there for each and every one of us.
Topic: RE: Stalked by Pizza
Kelly!
Yes, those snacks that sneak up. I have had way to many "little" snacks" - a few chips here and there, couple of fries, fried shrimp, etc. in the last 2-3 weeks. BUT I think I am now ready to get back to the serious business of weight loss. At least I haven't gained any - which makes me glad to think that once I get to whatever goal I choose - a little freedom in eating won't necessarily mean I put the weight back on. Yesterday was my first "perfect" day in a long time.
My sleeved friend Kelly - I am working/playing at the theater these days but could get together for a protein laced coffee next Friday.
Also, I invite you to click on "Join" this forum - after a short period - you will hear back that you are in. You embody the exact type of attitude required for the group and I'd love to see you post here. I joined so I could start a discussion/enter a discussion and KNOW I'd not be attacked for whatever reason. Sometimes it is just nice to relax.
Anne
Yes, those snacks that sneak up. I have had way to many "little" snacks" - a few chips here and there, couple of fries, fried shrimp, etc. in the last 2-3 weeks. BUT I think I am now ready to get back to the serious business of weight loss. At least I haven't gained any - which makes me glad to think that once I get to whatever goal I choose - a little freedom in eating won't necessarily mean I put the weight back on. Yesterday was my first "perfect" day in a long time.
My sleeved friend Kelly - I am working/playing at the theater these days but could get together for a protein laced coffee next Friday.
Also, I invite you to click on "Join" this forum - after a short period - you will hear back that you are in. You embody the exact type of attitude required for the group and I'd love to see you post here. I joined so I could start a discussion/enter a discussion and KNOW I'd not be attacked for whatever reason. Sometimes it is just nice to relax.
Anne
Topic: RE: Wondering about Diana (Wonderling)
Hmm...Can you share the link for her blog?? Thanks!!!
Suzy
Start Weight 309
Surgery 301
Current 206
O M G - I am down over 100#.
Start Weight 309
Surgery 301
Current 206
O M G - I am down over 100#.
Topic: RE: Stalked by Pizza
Anne!
Holy Cow--Pizza IS stalking you. Watch out
!! It sounds like you were very wise though and made excellent choices by pre-planning Cold Fusion as well as going for shrimp ****tail and veggies. Way to go!
You should be proud of yourself...the cupcakes with thick frosting too...and yet you turned and ran. Nice job!
I'm running from snacking...had an unplanned snack (ate crackers with a co-worker) at school yesterday that I could have done without. It was at the end of the day--more than 4 hrs after lunch, I was hungry but it was almost time to go home and I should have held off for supper. Snacking is not what I need to do! I've stalled this week and I think it's because I have deviated from my normal plan...time to get back on board.
Kelly
Holy Cow--Pizza IS stalking you. Watch out
!! It sounds like you were very wise though and made excellent choices by pre-planning Cold Fusion as well as going for shrimp ****tail and veggies. Way to go!You should be proud of yourself...the cupcakes with thick frosting too...and yet you turned and ran. Nice job!I'm running from snacking...had an unplanned snack (ate crackers with a co-worker) at school yesterday that I could have done without. It was at the end of the day--more than 4 hrs after lunch, I was hungry but it was almost time to go home and I should have held off for supper. Snacking is not what I need to do! I've stalled this week and I think it's because I have deviated from my normal plan...time to get back on board.
Kelly
