#MagicWithinme

But hey I've lost 18 lbs. since 10/3/16!

working out 5-6 times a day, not really worrying about the weight but feeling good and bam, I came down with pneumonia . Now 5 weeks later I am weak as kitten. I can barely do 2,000 steps. I had so many antibiotics, cortisone. that it has wiped my body out. I'm taking vitamins, iron, B12, probiotics and actually feel better. When I don't take something I feel off, but half that stuff gives me constipation. As for exercise that's been put on hold. My body is just not bouncing back ,,, what happened??? I'm only venting because I'm sure my husband is tired of my whining, and sometimes reading about what someone else is going through changes my outlook on what's going on in my life. naptime

Hang in there and I hope you start feeling better really soon! Give your body time to heal and I'm sure you'll be back up to speed in no time.

Thanks kmorri!

my chin. this very handsome man was smiling at me, I smile back then stoped, thinking, he's probably smiling at somebody behind me, I look around and it was just me... Its the little things... NSV.

Woohoo! And good for you for dragging yourself out of bed to go to the gym at 5 AM!

Maybe they'll win a battle or two, but NEVER war! Live to fight another day.

thanks, Valentina

I released the monkeys today }:]

I released them two weeks ago, but it didn't change anything..

That just means you were having a good time with your workout and lost track of time lol

True change up your workout it won't bore you that way.

I hear you on that unless I'm wearing different outfits some look real good & show me smaller or at least a good size others I look like a oompa loompa

The nurse from Dr's office called to reschedule my Tuesday appointment . She kept asking me if I was ok, having any problems, really sorry. I said no problem. She gave me the date. When I told her I was ok with that, because I had planned to come back from the beach a day early just for that appointment, so it worked out for me. The nurse laughed and said no wonder you are the only nice one I've talked too about rescheduling...

Kill them with kindness , people don't know ho to act when your nice to them lol.

Ugh Me too! I started losing my voice last Wednesday after it all settled in to my chest AND I still cannot talk well! Ready to be done with this one! Hope you are feeling better or will be soon!

It's normal for it to drop after a good workout. I remember once or twice lazing on the couch after a long bikeride, still wearing my heart monitor. I beeped at me because it went so low. A lower HR is indicative of aerobic fitness.

thanks, ladies, I guess I've never been healthy enough for this to have happened before.

One Doctor told me it's because our hearts don't have to work as much now since We lost weight.

definitely BORING LOL - see i looked - 67 lbs down - great - keep up the good work - i will look with anticipation for your next post - smirk - kathy

THANK YOU proudgranny ,lol!

this am, as I "hook my thumbs" into my sweaty pants ready for the battle of peeling them off, they slid right off, NSV!!!! . yes I want my body back in onderland, but I also want a healthy body. ###onmywaytohealth##.

nice!! loving your attitude and commitment!

That's great.

ROTFL , like seriously dugh. he/ she couldn't te maybe you should them to get their eyes checked lol.

1st time, my apt was at 8, was finally seen at 9ish, I had one foot out the door. Same thing this time apt at 1, it was 1:45, my hubby said go check at counter, I asked if dr. was already seeing patients and they said yes. I'm like I'm the first one that signs in, I said this is the second time this has happened, I'm not waiting ,my insurance better not be charged. I drove 5 minutes to my regular dr. who took me in, waiting 10 minutes , in a room, got my results that I was supposed to get from other dr, plus meds for a sinus infection. I will reschedule but when it's convenient for me!

Really sorry that happened and while I am not sure it is defendable, I can tell you that every surgeon I have ever been to (bariatric, orthopedic, etc.) ALWAYS run that behind. It is very frustrating. I think they book appts too close together and then have one emergency or one delay in making rounds and it all goes to hell. It is possible the other person had an emergency - though perhaps not. One time I got completely forgotten at an ob/gyn office and after an hour finally got dressed and went out the door. They said OOPS - went in the wrong room. I waited 3 hours on my orthopedic surgeon one time! THREE HOURS! Seriously? AND that was to see a PA! My last bariatric surgery appt was 1 hour and 45 minutes after my scheduled appt and I was the first appt of the day. Like you, I will probably see my endocrinologist for review of my tests and only follow up with surgeon once per year as required.

Daisee68, I agree and understand that, but all I saw was that the dr. tends to choose whatever door is closest to her at the time she comes out of her office. And there is no apology. Apparently everyone is used to the dr. doing this. I don't have the time. I consider myself very lucky I have a regular doctor that has an open door policy for regular patients.

It doesn't take much does it jane13? I'm the same but I try to think good thoughts and good with it.

LOL!

It takes time to adjust to the changes. Until you can see what's really in the mirror now with your own eyes, hey, grab anyone in sight to stand with you. Let yourself love what you've been doing for yourself.

I really struggle with this too. For me, it is the clothes that convince me of my new thin size.

yes, the clothes size does help.

"Guilt......the gift that keeps on giving" Erma Bombeck

I simply don't understand the guilt piece. Don't we pay enough watching the scale go up or not move. Do we really have to feel bad about it too?

It's from our upbringing about weight, it's listening to society's idea of the perfect weight, and somehow in all that, our mind tries to fit in our lives into those molds, and it doesn't work and we know it doesn't work, but we still try. It's hard to change a lifetime of thought, but we MUST try for our own well being and sanity!.

It was an interesting comment made, the person said I looked too skinny ! food for thought.

...and even after losing 145 lbs. I'm still on blood pressure meds. Dr. says it's genetic and even at a normal weight, I have hypertension and need to be on medication. It happens...but at least there are meds out there that can help our conditions.

After I was sleeved, my cholesterol went waaaaay up. My doctor said it was probably because I was getting too much of my protein from peanut butter, cheese, sausage, and bacon. Oh snap! So, I have been focusing on fish and chicken and expect the numbers to be down next time. Also, two years out< i am still on BP meds. Doc said that was because I am post-stroke and that I may never get off the BP meds. Not the result I wanted, but my overall health is far better than it has been for decades. Just think of your meds as "better living through chemistry."

That is definitely what has happened to me then, because I lived on cheese/peanut butter. I was off my bp meds for a few months but had to get back on them, lower dose but still. It had been my aim to get off of everything. I also told by someone that once you start cholesterol meds (statins) if affects your liver and everything else! I got enough problems. Thank goodness I have a cardio appt next week. When both my parents died 5/8 years ago, of heart problems, I went to cardio, to follow up preventative, luckily everything looked good at that time, trying to keep fit. thanks for everyone's words, just part of the journey

One of the best NSVs is the first time your pants fall down because they are too loose!

LOL Awesome!

Ha! Funny!