maharet111

When I see people say "Most_________ (fill in the blank)" I want to pull out my already thinning hair. It is such a generalization it makes me crazy. In addition, most american's are not obese or morbidly obese..according to the 2010 census those numbers are 35%, which is not the majority.
If this journey has taught me anything is that we are all different and unique..what works for the OP may not work for you or me or someone else. It is up to each of us to educate ourselves and decide upon that course of action based on what we feel works best for each of us.

No that would be two of us..I did week one day one again this morning..omg maybe it is the heat or whatever but I was like WHY THE F AM I DOING THIS???!!!!
lol

My boyfriend is just the same..until I bought a new pair of Tanga Panties and a new bra..he wasn't allowed to get into them until he told me how i looked
Just a suggestion! It gets the point across and you get something sexy out of it!

No that would be two of us..I did week one day one again this morning..omg maybe it is the heat or whatever but I was like WHY THE F AM I DOING THIS???!!!!
lol

Not everyone is on here because they didn't like the package they were offering. I loved my curves but I didn't like huffing and puffing climbing up two flights of stairs. I didn't like binging and purging and being depressed because I didn't feel like I could change that. However I always loved my corsets and how I looked etc. I never wanted for attention or guys.
I think your statement should really be:
"I am having trouble loving my body, if you love me, you will love it for me" Isn't that what a partner does? Fills in the holes where you can't?
Just my two cents

Not everyone is on here because they didn't like the package they were offering. I loved my curves but I didn't like huffing and puffing climbing up two flights of stairs. I didn't like binging and purging and being depressed because I didn't feel like I could change that. However I always loved my corsets and how I looked etc. I never wanted for attention or guys.
I think your statement should really be:
"I am having trouble loving my body, if you love me, you will love it for me" Isn't that what a partner does? Fills in the holes where you can't?
Just my two cents

Not everyone is on here because they didn't like the package they were offering. I loved my curves but I didn't like huffing and puffing climbing up two flights of stairs. I didn't like binging and purging and being depressed because I didn't feel like I could change that. However I always loved my corsets and how I looked etc. I never wanted for attention or guys.
I think your statement should really be:
"I am having trouble loving my body, if you love me, you will love it for me" Isn't that what a partner does? Fills in the holes where you can't?
Just my two cents

I don't usually jump onto the bandwagon when I see threads about to go wrong, but the OP isn't the only one who thinks you are cocky and arrogant. The OP asked for a specific question, she never stated she was getting a DS, she was asking for information and you lambasted her with your information that AGAIN, worked for you.
I get really annoyed when I see people like you on this site who think that sharing your so called medical expertise gives you the right to sit in judgement on other people. If this is your bedside manner, then I would be advising your patients to look for a new medical giver.

Omg I couldn't agree more about the 100 little things to keep on mind when squatting!!!
Cheeks tight, shins vertical, core tight, weight on heels, ass out first..
However, I love the effect on my thighs and butt!!!
Besides Deadlifts, squats are my favorite!

I did not go abroad to have surgery, however, I did self pay another doctor outside of my Kaiser *** network to have the surgery. I worked with my Doctor before surgery to lose weight but unfortunately I didn't qualify under Kaiser's program. She was extremely supportive before AND after. She agreed that afterwards she would help me with monitoring my blood work and sharing those results with the other doctor.
Honestly other than going in for blood work I have had no reason for any kind of aftercare from my PCP. I have been lucky with no complications, a great support group from both my insurance and my surgeon. Since I was self pay at another hospital, part of that payment was in the form of an insurance policy so that in the case something would have gone wrong, the other hospital would have picked up the costs.
It sounds to me as if your doctor is doing some CYA and it might be time to find a new one..just my two cents.

I don't usually jump onto the bandwagon when I see threads about to go wrong, but the OP isn't the only one who thinks you are cocky and arrogant. The OP asked for a specific question, she never stated she was getting a DS, she was asking for information and you lambasted her with your information that AGAIN, worked for you.
I get really annoyed when I see people like you on this site who think that sharing your so called medical expertise gives you the right to sit in judgement on other people. If this is your bedside manner, then I would be advising your patients to look for a new medical giver.

I don't usually jump onto the bandwagon when I see threads about to go wrong, but the OP isn't the only one who thinks you are cocky and arrogant. The OP asked for a specific question, she never stated she was getting a DS, she was asking for information and you lambasted her with your information that AGAIN, worked for you.
I get really annoyed when I see people like you on this site who think that sharing your so called medical expertise gives you the right to sit in judgement on other people. If this is your bedside manner, then I would be advising your patients to look for a new medical giver.

No that would be two of us..I did week one day one again this morning..omg maybe it is the heat or whatever but I was like WHY THE F AM I DOING THIS???!!!!
lol

I don't usually jump onto the bandwagon when I see threads about to go wrong, but the OP isn't the only one who thinks you are cocky and arrogant. The OP asked for a specific question, she never stated she was getting a DS, she was asking for information and you lambasted her with your information that AGAIN, worked for you.
I get really annoyed when I see people like you on this site who think that sharing your so called medical expertise gives you the right to sit in judgement on other people. If this is your bedside manner, then I would be advising your patients to look for a new medical giver.

Awesome! Ive been asking this exact question and you've helped me decide. Thanks!

Not everyone is on here because they didn't like the package they were offering. I loved my curves but I didn't like huffing and puffing climbing up two flights of stairs. I didn't like binging and purging and being depressed because I didn't feel like I could change that. However I always loved my corsets and how I looked etc. I never wanted for attention or guys.
I think your statement should really be:
"I am having trouble loving my body, if you love me, you will love it for me" Isn't that what a partner does? Fills in the holes where you can't?
Just my two cents

Not everyone is on here because they didn't like the package they were offering. I loved my curves but I didn't like huffing and puffing climbing up two flights of stairs. I didn't like binging and purging and being depressed because I didn't feel like I could change that. However I always loved my corsets and how I looked etc. I never wanted for attention or guys.
I think your statement should really be:
"I am having trouble loving my body, if you love me, you will love it for me" Isn't that what a partner does? Fills in the holes where you can't?
Just my two cents

I see this topic come up from time to time in here and I am FIRMLY in the hire a trainer camp. But I wanted to share an NSV that I had this morning. 24 sessions ago the trainer I hired did a baseline test on me which left me exhausted and wondering WTF did I get myself into. The baseline test was the following:
200 meter walk
12-9-6 of Squats, Pushups and Rows
200 meter walk
My time was 13:34 seconds.
Today we repeated the baseline test to see improvement and if you are like me I love me some numbers and percentages! I did the above workout in 9:30 seconds for an improvement of AT LEAST 32%, BUT I modified the workout with the above to make it even tougher!
I RAN both 200 meters...instead of walking
For all the squats I pushed DEEPER instead of wimping out half way down
Pushups were lower on the bar instead of higher where it was so easy...
Rows were on the rings and feet flexed
So my point is while I push myself harder each session with my trainer, this is proof positive that I am healthier, faster, stronger!
So if you were waffling or had a question about whether it will be worth it, I urge you to consider it.

You know..I found your post really interesting because of the last line. You are right..this surgery changes your whole life and while you can read and read and talk to people and go to support groups and think you are prepared for the changes to come..the truth is..until you LIVE AND BREATHE IT..you don't know.
Like you..I thought I would lose 5 to 6 pounds a week and be at goal in 2 months. I thought I will just eat 500 calories a day and all will be right with the world. But until I got that reality check that 5 pounds a week is probably not realistic and that 500 calories a day is not what will work for ME..I didn't really know.
My point is and it is easy for me to say this..but this is truly a journey which begins with the first step and every day is a new leg. Don't stress over the number..don't get discouraged with the diet or whatever you choose to call it..experience your life..just differently

Not everyone is on here because they didn't like the package they were offering. I loved my curves but I didn't like huffing and puffing climbing up two flights of stairs. I didn't like binging and purging and being depressed because I didn't feel like I could change that. However I always loved my corsets and how I looked etc. I never wanted for attention or guys.
I think your statement should really be:
"I am having trouble loving my body, if you love me, you will love it for me" Isn't that what a partner does? Fills in the holes where you can't?
Just my two cents

I see this topic come up from time to time in here and I am FIRMLY in the hire a trainer camp. But I wanted to share an NSV that I had this morning. 24 sessions ago the trainer I hired did a baseline test on me which left me exhausted and wondering WTF did I get myself into. The baseline test was the following:
200 meter walk
12-9-6 of Squats, Pushups and Rows
200 meter walk
My time was 13:34 seconds.
Today we repeated the baseline test to see improvement and if you are like me I love me some numbers and percentages! I did the above workout in 9:30 seconds for an improvement of AT LEAST 32%, BUT I modified the workout with the above to make it even tougher!
I RAN both 200 meters...instead of walking
For all the squats I pushed DEEPER instead of wimping out half way down
Pushups were lower on the bar instead of higher where it was so easy...
Rows were on the rings and feet flexed
So my point is while I push myself harder each session with my trainer, this is proof positive that I am healthier, faster, stronger!
So if you were waffling or had a question about whether it will be worth it, I urge you to consider it.

I see this topic come up from time to time in here and I am FIRMLY in the hire a trainer camp. But I wanted to share an NSV that I had this morning. 24 sessions ago the trainer I hired did a baseline test on me which left me exhausted and wondering WTF did I get myself into. The baseline test was the following:
200 meter walk
12-9-6 of Squats, Pushups and Rows
200 meter walk
My time was 13:34 seconds.
Today we repeated the baseline test to see improvement and if you are like me I love me some numbers and percentages! I did the above workout in 9:30 seconds for an improvement of AT LEAST 32%, BUT I modified the workout with the above to make it even tougher!
I RAN both 200 meters...instead of walking
For all the squats I pushed DEEPER instead of wimping out half way down
Pushups were lower on the bar instead of higher where it was so easy...
Rows were on the rings and feet flexed
So my point is while I push myself harder each session with my trainer, this is proof positive that I am healthier, faster, stronger!
So if you were waffling or had a question about whether it will be worth it, I urge you to consider it.

I see this topic come up from time to time in here and I am FIRMLY in the hire a trainer camp. But I wanted to share an NSV that I had this morning. 24 sessions ago the trainer I hired did a baseline test on me which left me exhausted and wondering WTF did I get myself into. The baseline test was the following:
200 meter walk
12-9-6 of Squats, Pushups and Rows
200 meter walk
My time was 13:34 seconds.
Today we repeated the baseline test to see improvement and if you are like me I love me some numbers and percentages! I did the above workout in 9:30 seconds for an improvement of AT LEAST 32%, BUT I modified the workout with the above to make it even tougher!
I RAN both 200 meters...instead of walking
For all the squats I pushed DEEPER instead of wimping out half way down
Pushups were lower on the bar instead of higher where it was so easy...
Rows were on the rings and feet flexed
So my point is while I push myself harder each session with my trainer, this is proof positive that I am healthier, faster, stronger!
So if you were waffling or had a question about whether it will be worth it, I urge you to consider it.

Omg I couldn't agree more about the 100 little things to keep on mind when squatting!!!
Cheeks tight, shins vertical, core tight, weight on heels, ass out first..
However, I love the effect on my thighs and butt!!!
Besides Deadlifts, squats are my favorite!

I do not know about you, but I am constantly working on my squat form. Sounds easy, right? Wrong. There are so many little details to consider to execute the perfect deep squat, many of which I am working on.
Here is a super resource that I found this morning:
http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/most_recent/squat_like_you_mean_it_tips_for_a_deeper_squat
I am going to spend some time reading the free articles. I find them very good.