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Learning to be a Type A-

A blog by TwinsMama in General

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Learning to go with the flow throughout my sleeve journey...

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Process Update

I mentioned in my last blog post that I was visiting my Nut earlier this week.  I'm happy to report I'm down 5 lbs.  I've officially met my required (6 month) weight loss goal.  Now I have to stay under this weight for another month to be submitted for approval.   After I'm submitted for approval, I can then start the long process of waiting for a date.  My surgeon is wayyy backed up, so I am not expecting to have surgery until probably this summer.  The good news with that is I will have work

Headed To The Nut And A Blog

Today I have my 5th month apt (out of my 6 month pre-op process).  I am more than nervous.  I didn't over do it on Thanksgiving but still I worry I have not lost enough weight.    I read a blog post that said people really only gain about 5 lbs. over the holidays but most of us tend to think we gained more.  That's me.  I am so worried that I gained and/or didn't lose enough to qualify.  I mean I have 1 more month before I can be submitted for approval and well Christmas is in that month.   

This Past Week

This past week was wonderful.  I was able to spend much needed time with my family (worked from home multiple days), enjoy a nice long weekend, and just de-stress.  I did pretty good eating over the holiday.   I was pretty proud of myself.  I decided to view the food as "not going anywhere" rather than my "last hurrah".  This made all the difference in the world.  It helped me to realize just because I'm getting sleeved doesn't mean I will never eat some of the foods I enjoy again.    I'm su

Busy Weekend With A Plus

This weekend was B U S Y for us.  We had lots of events and although it was jammed packed, it was a blast.  So if you've read any of my forum posts you no doubt know that I have a very close friend who had RnY (3 years ago).    This weekend I got to see her.  She still looks awesome. I even noticed that some of her saggy skin reduced.  Now she does go to the gym 6 days a week and doesn't cheat.  Plus she is not an emotional eater.  All in all she did her homework and really follows the plans s

No Motivation To Work Out

This is a rant, so I apologize in advance for being all over the place...   So the last few days I've had ZERO motivation to work out.  I'm just coming off my cycle so I know that's part of it.  However, I just feel so blah.  Part of me knows it is the cold weather too, the sunny days, late nights of summer...I hate the heat but love the summer...   Okay back on task...I'm just in a funk regarding exercise.  I walk daily but that is not enough.  I have literally every exercise DVD, tape, etc

Compression Garments Post-Op

I've been thinking about what I'll wear under my clothes after the surgery.  Right now I fluctuate between Body Magic (horrible when you have to go to the bathroom) and Squeem.  I tend to run cold so I'm always layering and if I can find something to nip and tuck, I'm game.  I've tried Spanx but they either don't stay in place or are so thin they are not worth it.   So as I read the many posts here about compression garments, I've wondered if anyone knows of any scientific studies that show th

Seminar And Looooong Wait Times

Last night I went for my Surgeon Seminar.  There the surgeon discussed all things WLS.  He also, made a few points that I think I knew deep down (I'll get to that in a bit).    However, what had me really worried and upset was the wait times.  He mentioned he is one of only 2 Kaiser surgeons in my area.  Yes the DC Metro Area.  So that means, a really long wait.  In fact, one guy there last night mentioned he was not only approved, but also met with the surgeon 3 months ago and was still waiti

Protein Shakes & Feeling Full

I've noticed something and I can't quite figure it out.  Every AM (usually around 7) for breakfast I have a protein shake (Syntrax Nectar) in which I add - Greek yogurt, 1 c. almond milk, 1 Del-Monte fruit cup.  I blend and then sip (yes still this is a challenge).   This keeps me full all AM (even through my commute where I walk and stand a lot).  Usually by the time I feel hungry it is between 12:15 - 12:30 PM.  However, I've tried having the same thing for lunch and it is a no go.   If I

Calorie Counting

I didn't bring my lunch to work today.  I decided I'd go grab something quick to eat.  There are tons of choices downtown so I started looking at a few menus online.   What was supposed to be a quick and easy choice was a bit tough.  The more I looked at menus the more I realized I could not eat half of what was available. Many of the foods I LOVE would result in over half my daily calorie intake.   This is why I bring my lunch.  I was a bit frustrated.  How oh how can a small salad be over

Tempted To Diet To Lose More Pre-Op

Yesterday I had my visit with my Nut.  She didn't fuss express any complaints.  She was glad I understood and did research on what would be required at each stage of post-op.   She also weighed me.  After my last meeting of 5 lbs down, I was very disappointed to only have lost 1 lb. this last month.  I have been following the plan and even reduced my calorie intake as suggested.  Exercise has been consistent.     Today I woke up very tempted to just diet until my immediate pre-op diet starts

Meeting With My Nut Today

Today I meet with my Nut.  It is part of my 6 month pre-surgery requirement from Kaiser.  I have a secret...   I really don't like meeting with my Nut.   Okay there I said it...My Nut and I were kind of thrown together.  I originally met with another Nut (A).  She was great.  Honest but firm and helpful.  She treated you like a partner and held you accountable.    I had my first meeting with Nut A where she sat and helped me come up with a plan.  I then had my second meeting with her where

Challenges

My Nut has me changing a few behaviors that she says will make things a bit easier post-op.  As I've worked to do these things I've noticed some things about myself I've been doing that have worked completely against me.  I didn't realize just how much the little things matter.  Eating slower - my Mom used to make us chew 20 times before we swallowed.  Who knew that eating slower would also make me eat less?  As an adult of course I thought, okay I don't need to eat that slow now that my Mom is

Halloween Night

In years past this has been the night (okay one of the nights) I wished my kids would go to bed without incident.  Why?  So that their Dad and I could raid their candy!   Tonight this ritual will still take place, only without me.  I won't be able to participate because I am choosing not to cheat myself.  I'm still on Kaiser's 6-month pre-op eating plan.  Well not really a plan but more like proof that you can eat well for 6 consecutive months.    So I've decided while my husband and cousins

My Fears

So I've been thinking a lot about the aspects of the sleeve that scare me.  I'm pretty good at letting my imagination run wild so I've come up with the following: Loose skin - yes, I'll admit I want to look darn good after going through such a drastic weightloss process.  I see that as a sort of reward for all the hard work.  What if I look worse with loose skin than I look now with the weight?  I love my curves and being tall I've been told I carry them well, but I know they are conspiring aga

My Sleeve Realization

By reading my blog's title you no doubt know that I am a Type A personality.  I've been this way for pretty much my entire life.  The biggest hurdle for me in deciding to have WLS (for over 2 years now) is that I am the type of person who can usually do anything I set my mind to.   I have always believed and found if one person could do something and I tried hard enough I could do it too.  The problem is that there are truly some things for which I could use a little help.  For me it is losing

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