WLS Success-through Powerful Positive Attitudes
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Topic: New-Introduction
I posted this under the new members, but it is such a long post, that I am not sure anyone saw it. I wanted to introduce myself so i could be an active part of this group.
My name is April and I am new to this group. Molly recommended that join, and I am glad she did. I have been trying to become a more positive person, and I think this group may be very helpful.
My husband and I have been married for 6 years. He just got back from Iraq and is having a hard time adjusting to life as civilian again. We are currently separated because of some issues. I am trying to live a peaceful life and allow him time to heal. However, it is affecting our children. We have three children. The oldest two are 6 and 11, and we got custody of them right after we were married, so this has really affected them. We also have a biological daughter. I don’t normally distinguish between adopted and biological, but it helps to understand why two of them are having a harder time than the other one. I actually got upset with the census because I had to tell the difference on my children, and it shouldn’t matter.
I had WLS on September 9, 2009 and have lost 92 pounds in the past six months. My kids and I exercise almost daily at the YMCA, and they are really embracing my new lifestyle. My husband thinks I am self-centered and vain, and that no one could tell if I didn’t them I had lost 90 pounds. He is so insecure and I am not sure why. I had his full support until it got scheduled. My WLS journey was a quick one, as I went to my seminar and had surgery less than two months later. I wasn’t sure what the purpose of it being so smooth was until recently. I found a lump under my arm. They are running tests on it. My doctor said I wouldn’t have found it, if I had not lost the weight. I am hoping for the best, but prepared for the worst. Right now, I am at peace with whatever the outcome is. I look forward to getting to know the people of this group.
My name is April and I am new to this group. Molly recommended that join, and I am glad she did. I have been trying to become a more positive person, and I think this group may be very helpful.
My husband and I have been married for 6 years. He just got back from Iraq and is having a hard time adjusting to life as civilian again. We are currently separated because of some issues. I am trying to live a peaceful life and allow him time to heal. However, it is affecting our children. We have three children. The oldest two are 6 and 11, and we got custody of them right after we were married, so this has really affected them. We also have a biological daughter. I don’t normally distinguish between adopted and biological, but it helps to understand why two of them are having a harder time than the other one. I actually got upset with the census because I had to tell the difference on my children, and it shouldn’t matter.
I had WLS on September 9, 2009 and have lost 92 pounds in the past six months. My kids and I exercise almost daily at the YMCA, and they are really embracing my new lifestyle. My husband thinks I am self-centered and vain, and that no one could tell if I didn’t them I had lost 90 pounds. He is so insecure and I am not sure why. I had his full support until it got scheduled. My WLS journey was a quick one, as I went to my seminar and had surgery less than two months later. I wasn’t sure what the purpose of it being so smooth was until recently. I found a lump under my arm. They are running tests on it. My doctor said I wouldn’t have found it, if I had not lost the weight. I am hoping for the best, but prepared for the worst. Right now, I am at peace with whatever the outcome is. I look forward to getting to know the people of this group.
--April
Topic: RE: I am finally on the losers bench!
On my God girl, you have me laughing so hard. I'm so glad you were finally released from your gas and I think your arms would look funny later if they grew 2 inches.
I'm one of those that forms scar tissue BIG TIME. Just be mindful but don't let it worry you too much. It was great to hear from you and welcome my dear to the loser's bench!!
hugs, Y
I'm one of those that forms scar tissue BIG TIME. Just be mindful but don't let it worry you too much. It was great to hear from you and welcome my dear to the loser's bench!!
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: I am SCARED!!!!!
Thank you Tressa. That's what's so great about these boards....the wealth of information. Thanks for taking time to share your knowledge and kindness.
hugs, Y
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: Checking In along with a painful lesson
Isn't it funny (maybe ironic is the word I want, because it certainly isn't HUMOROUS!) when we eat something that ends up biting us in the butt! For me, it was more than 4 months out and I broke my morning protien shake breakfast and had a bowl of Honey Nut Cheerios with skim milk. About HALF of a "normal" serving size - I just wanted something different. It tasted good, and went down fine. An hour later I was shaking, sweating and wondering what I was dying from until it hit me that I had taken in FAR too much sugar and emptied EVERYTHING in my system into the toilet. I never realized how awful the cramping from dumping could feel - I wish I had thrown it up - because it was so awful to actually get it out the other end! I'm not sure I will EVER think of eating cereal again - I NEVER saw it coming! I have had little bites of "treats" here and there. I have actually been scared of what I CAN eat - because I hadn't had any ill effects from anything up until that bowl of cereal. I always expected that reaction to come from something obvious - cookies, dessert, etc. Now - I am suspect of anything I didn't make or carefully read the label on. Thankfully fruit hasn't bothered me so far - but I do limit it to a couple servings per week - and fresh with NO sweeteners. I wonder how long until our heads learn we need to eat to live and we aren't living to eat anymore?
389 / 310 / 226 / 165 / 140
Consult / Surgery / Current / My Goal / Ideal Weight
-25.5 BMI Points / -158 Pounds
~*~*~*~Diane~*~*~*~ I can do this - I AM doing this!
Consult / Surgery / Current / My Goal / Ideal Weight
-25.5 BMI Points / -158 Pounds
~*~*~*~Diane~*~*~*~ I can do this - I AM doing this!
Topic: RE: I am SCARED!!!!!
Well Hello Neighbor - it's rare that someone knows where Apalachin is! I probably should put Binghamton down so more people realize where I'm from!
I see from your profile that you and your hubby are post RNY? Congrats! It must be interesting to have someone right by your side going through this. Of course the gentlemen seem to drop the weight faster sometimes!
How was Horseheads for surgery? I tried the local practice in JC - wasn't happy - so I ended up in Ithaca and I can't say enough wonderful things about Dr. Mecenas. He's a wonderful surgeon. The hour drive to and from support group is difficult and I think I would go more often if it wasn't so far - but I have this support family at my finger tips any hour of the day - and I do pop in here at least daily, if not more than once per day.
Thanks for saying hello - it's nice to know I have people close by!
I see from your profile that you and your hubby are post RNY? Congrats! It must be interesting to have someone right by your side going through this. Of course the gentlemen seem to drop the weight faster sometimes!
How was Horseheads for surgery? I tried the local practice in JC - wasn't happy - so I ended up in Ithaca and I can't say enough wonderful things about Dr. Mecenas. He's a wonderful surgeon. The hour drive to and from support group is difficult and I think I would go more often if it wasn't so far - but I have this support family at my finger tips any hour of the day - and I do pop in here at least daily, if not more than once per day.
Thanks for saying hello - it's nice to know I have people close by!
389 / 310 / 226 / 165 / 140
Consult / Surgery / Current / My Goal / Ideal Weight
-25.5 BMI Points / -158 Pounds
~*~*~*~Diane~*~*~*~ I can do this - I AM doing this!
Consult / Surgery / Current / My Goal / Ideal Weight
-25.5 BMI Points / -158 Pounds
~*~*~*~Diane~*~*~*~ I can do this - I AM doing this!
Topic: RE: I am SCARED!!!!!
Hi Diane,
I just noticed we are practically neighbors. I live in Binghamton.
So Howdy neighbor
I just noticed we are practically neighbors. I live in Binghamton.
So Howdy neighbor
Topic: RE: I am SCARED!!!!!
I changed surgeons too - and it was THE BEST thing I ever did. I'm not sure what was behind the change - but I'm so happy with the surgeon who did my surgery. It took me over 21 months from my first consultation to the actual surgery - but I'm 158 pounds lighter and confident I will get to my goal! Hang in there. Everything happens for a reason! Stop back and keep us posted with your progress.
389 / 310 / 226 / 165 / 140
Consult / Surgery / Current / My Goal / Ideal Weight
-25.5 BMI Points / -158 Pounds
~*~*~*~Diane~*~*~*~ I can do this - I AM doing this!
Consult / Surgery / Current / My Goal / Ideal Weight
-25.5 BMI Points / -158 Pounds
~*~*~*~Diane~*~*~*~ I can do this - I AM doing this!
Topic: RE: I am finally on the losers bench!
Welcome home....the bench is warmed up for youÜ
My surgery was longer as well because I was loaded with adhesions. Oh well I figured it was what was holding me together inside. I hope I don't fall apart now.
I'm glad you're home
My surgery was longer as well because I was loaded with adhesions. Oh well I figured it was what was holding me together inside. I hope I don't fall apart now.
I'm glad you're home
Topic: RE: I am SCARED!!!!!
A couple years back I had chest pressure and because of my father's heart history my doctor decided to order a stress test for me. Its doable and you let them know when you cant continue on the treadmill. I found a flat treadmill is alot different than one that is inclined.Ü But talk to the doctor before you start. Things are alot different today like Yvonne said. They can even do a chemical stress so you don't have to do the treadmill. I found out my heart is not damaged but it does work a little harder because of the extra weight. ( I then preceded to put on 32 more pounds until I reached my highest wt) They concluded stress was causing more of my symptoms. Hang in there and prayers are definitely going out for you.
{{HUGS}}
Tressa
{{HUGS}}
Tressa
