LJ1972
LJ1972 wrote a blog post 13 years, 8 months ago
Busy 2 Days - Yesterday I met with our trainer in the fitness center at my job. She did a fitness assessment (measurements, weight, % body fat, etc) and is developing a workout plan for me to u...
LJ1972 wrote a blog post 13 years, 8 months ago
A Lot of Nothing :) - There is nothing really to write about. I am just trying to keep in the habit of coming here.
I had my session with J, my counselor today. I have been seeing him for years b...
LJ1972 wrote a blog post 13 years, 8 months ago
Pre-diet for the Pre-op diet? - So in reading around on OH I see where folks talk about the "liquid diet insanity" and "mental breakdown on pre-op diet". As previous posts clearly explain, I have very severe anx...
LJ1972 wrote a blog post 13 years, 8 months ago
Anxiety Attack :( - Last night I was thinking about surgery and about how I had an anxiety attack waking up from my wisdom teeth surgery. I was thinking (worrying) about being "tied down' by IV tub...
LJ1972 wrote a blog post 13 years, 8 months ago
Being Assertive - .... is a whole new thing for me. I am generally a muddy washed out doormat. Two times in one month I have stood up for myself in what would normally be a very intimidating situa...
LJ1972 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 9 months ago
Severe Anxiety and WLS - I thought my RNY would be in mid- September, but it is looking like early August. In a way this has me so excited I can barely stand it... and in another way I am dreading it.
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LJ1972 wrote a blog post 13 years, 9 months ago
July vs September?!?! - My 6th visit of the required 6 will be July 6 (yikes at the 666 lol). I thought I would have my nutritional education stuff in August and then probably surgery in September. Umm e...
LJ1972 wrote a blog post 13 years, 9 months ago
Been a minute - I haven't posted in a while, just too much going on. On Tuesday, May 24 I had to have my almost 15yr old Lab, Buford, put to sleep. I was devasated but didn't have time to grieve ...
LJ1972 posted a comment 13 years, 9 months ago
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You rock and I look...
LJ1972 posted a comment 13 years, 9 months ago
I have to read your entries.... they inspire but also give a big dose...
LJ1972 posted a comment 13 years, 9 months ago
The NUT that I started with did me this way. My PCP sent me to him...
LJ1972 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
Pre-Op Lab results - I got a copy of a few of my lab results from the NUT at Monday's visit. The reason I got them was because they were bad.
- listed me as vitamin deficient. I am to start Vit ...
LJ1972 wrote a blog post 13 years, 10 months ago
Labs and Psych Eval - I had my 4th visit with the nutritionist today - I lost 12lbs since last month's visit! YAY
We talked about basic nutrition and setting some goals. The goal we are building thi...
LJ1972 lost 11 lbs since Apr 19 13 years, 10 months ago
LJ1972 wrote a blog post 13 years, 10 months ago
Cooking - I posted in the RNY forum today about my lack of knowledge / experience with cooking. I am at a loss in the kitchen! I have been trying to get some 'essentials' together and get ...
LJ1972 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
Learning to Cook - I have a confession. I am almost 39yrs old and I have no idea about cooking. In fact, until the last couple of weeks the only kitchen "tools" I owned were : microwave, GF Grill, 1 ...
LJ1972 posted a comment 13 years, 10 months ago
Congrats! I am struggling with the carb / protein / fat requirements...
LJ1972 added a goal 13 years, 10 months ago
smile when I see a photo of myself
LJ1972 posted a comment 13 years, 10 months ago
what is EAS? (sorry if dumb question)
LJ1972 wrote a blog post 13 years, 10 months ago
Back Pain and Exercise - My back continues to give me problems. I suppose if I could rest it properly things would improve. I have tried to not carry Buford (the old dog) as much and to be aware of other...
LJ1972 wrote a blog post 13 years, 10 months ago
Healthy - I have spent entirely too much time reading here at OH. I read blogs from day one to current post, study the forums, read the practical articles, etc.
In my reading, I see wher...
LJ1972 wrote a blog post 13 years, 10 months ago
Pain - I strained my lower back carrying my old dog a couple of weeks ago and it is still bothering me. I know it would probably heal with rest, but I have been too busy with spring plan...
LJ1972 posted a comment 13 years, 10 months ago
I am pre-op so have no idea... but wouldn't increasing your protein...
LJ1972 wrote a blog post 13 years, 10 months ago
Starting the Journey - My insurance requires 6mths supervised nutritional study. I started Feb 4 at 351 lbs. The guy was an *&$%* . I am not a gym rat -but I am not inside on the couch watching TV and ...
LJ1972 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
New... to everything - I am heading towards my 4th medically supervised weigh-in of the 6 required by my insurance. I started with one facility, but the nutritionist was an **&$ so after 2 visits I swit...
About Me
FL
Location
27.0
BMI
Surgery
08/16/2011
Surgery Date
Apr 10, 2011
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