Question:
WLS - Long Term Post Ops: Using Or "Tools"

Anyone out there have any ideas on the "tools" that are available in order for us to "use our WLS tools" effectively? I'm trying as hard as I can to utilize my tool and do ALL I can to get back on track---even in light of the things that are going on with me medically. At least it won't be said that I was a QUITTER! Your suggestions are appreciated. Oh, and I'm going to try once more to get to the yahoo group for WLS Long Term post ops. PROXIMAL LAP RNY 9/3/02 5'2" 265/177/126-115 (Did you notice the difference in lbs. lost from my last post??!!Yaay!!! Hadiyah, a.k.a.~~    — yourdivaness (posted on November 3, 2005)

November 2, 2005
Hi I guess the golden rules of wls are: protein first, 64 oz of water per day, don't drink 30 minutes before and after a meal. Exercise and watch the sugars and fats.
   — shoutjoy

November 3, 2005
Will you PUHLEEZE take your cute lil butt over to the Grad list. There are many ppl there done by your doc. You're never alone. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG
   — vitalady

November 3, 2005
Hey, Michelle, I've tried to get on the Grad website, but for some reason, it keeps knocking me out. Is there a certain way (no pun intended) that I should log/sign on? I REALLY want some help! I'll try and get an *experienced* person with the yahoo groups to help guide me thru. Thanks for lovin' me...you get on my case, but I appreciate you--as well as the others on this site. {{{{{HUGS & SQUEEZES}}} to you all!
   — yourdivaness

November 3, 2005
I wish you the best of luck...I guess ALl of us fall of the wagon a bit during this journey. I too am trying to get 'back on track' I know for myself that if I drink at least 1 protein shake and try to stay away from sweets, drink for fluids and exercise a bit I start noticing the difference. It is the willpower that needs adjusting. I too started out at 265 on my day of wls 4may04...my lowest was 138 this summer in August...I normally sit between 142-145. When the scale creeps up a lb or two I feel anxiety...lol Have you gained weight back since your original weight drop or did you not reach your goal in the beginning? I am just curious....and so scared that as time goes on I will continue to creep up a pound or two. Take care...You can do anything you put your mind to!! Julie
   — J. Stinard

November 3, 2005
What did you do different to lose that weight between the last posts? I am at a standstill right now and I know some of it is due to fibroids in my uterus, waiting on a hysterectomy, but what did you do, I need to lose more, I am down 271 to 175 since mar 03, I want to get to 150 but I dont know why I am having a problem.
   — Jane C.

November 4, 2005
Julie, in answer to your questionif I reached my goal?...I might as well have...I was 6 POUNDS from my target goal weight of 126 lbs!!! It makes me tearry-eyed just thinking about it. Jane, what I did different was I was exercizing, but due to the weight gain (which my endocrinologist calls" abnormal)", I'm back at square one with the pain in my knees and ankles...I do well by walking... hhehehe
   — yourdivaness

November 4, 2005
Julie, in answer to your questionif I reached my goal?...I might as well have...I was 6 POUNDS from my target goal weight of 126 lbs!!! It makes me tearry-eyed just thinking about it. Jane, what I did different was I was exercizing, but due to the weight gain (which my endocrinologist calls" abnormal)", I'm back at square one with the pain in my knees and ankles...I do well by walking... hhehehe
   — yourdivaness

November 4, 2005

   — jk_harris