ruthie74

I can't stand Planet Fitness personally. I went with a friend a few times as she was just starting to get into fitness a few years back. I was appalled that the gym staff would yell at you if you'd grunt whilst actually lifting weights (of which there are few, too many smith machines and no effin' barbells?!). In my opinion, and you can hate it if you want, it was a gym that was made with women in mind that want to go use cardio equipment and feel comfortable. If it was the only gym around, I would probably use it though..
Seriously, an anti-"lunk" policy is stupid. "Sorry people who actually work extremely hard to stay fit and build tons of muscle, the fatties are too self-conscious to be around you!" And that is coming from an obvi current fatty.
I have always preferred gyms that emphasize and encourage weight training over cardiovascular.

Apologies in advance if post is a violation of any forum rules.
My cross fit box is participating in a fundraiser to help raise money (and awareness) to help fight breast cancer by funding research, mammograms and other screenings for women who do not qualify for government programs or other forms of charity.
You can donate here:
http://fundraise.barbellsforboobs.org/fundraise/team?ftid=26682
I have donated already and hope you can help too. You will feel good knowing you have helped these women in a small, but very meaningful, way.
You may do it in the memory of someone or you might do it if you know someone that is currently going through a fight with breast cancer. Or you might donate knowing that it is a way that you can give back after benefitting from what VSG and fitness has given you. VSG has given me a lot and I am thankful for the opportunity to help others.
Any reason makes you a winner in many ways.
Will you join in?
Cheers!

You really gave me a lil hope being that you have already been thru the first stages I will hang in there I mean if I was on a regular diet no surgery I would have to cut back on eattjng and have Portion Control and exercise and that too would take time and the surgery itself is already restricting my food intake which is the portion control part so I have faith that sooner or later I will have to loose weight so I have to continue do follow docs orders and be patient

I find this so odd! It's not the first time I've read a thread about this very same thing... It happens to a lot of people. I too have this problem and it is very painful even making me grimace and sit up slowly..
But what is odd? Well I've lost this weight a MILLION times before and have NEVER had this problem??

Yeah, I've begun to notice that my car seat puts pressure on my butt bone. :-0 So I'm adding squats to my workout routine to put some meat between me and the chair!

Hahaha, welcome to a 'downside' of normal!!!

Oh, yeah, Girl! I had to change positions SEVERAL TIMES on my way to WORK!!!! My tailbone, unfortunately, also extends longer than average! I can literally feel it all the time!
My suggestion, buy you one of those padded butt thingy! LOL it might be worth it, though.
And yes, I am 3 1/2 years out - below goal - I DID NOT REGAIN ANY BUTT FAT!

I'm four months out now but from day after my surgery till I was about 2 months out I felt the same way! I was worried all the time...emotional....I even got into a near physical fight with a person who cut me in line! Normally I wouldn't care if someone cut me! Now? I'm better! Feel great and I am no longer getting into fights lol Try not to worry. It's going to be ok. Try not reading posts on leaks! I keep away from those because they make me nervous! As long as I'm not reading those and I'm fine!

I'll share what works for me, hoping it will help you. What I know for sure is our thoughts are powerful. If what we are thinking is causing us pain....in that moment we must make another choice to get out of pain. I focus on what I'm grateful for. Even if it's being grateful for being able to see, taste, feel, hear, and smell. I slow down and listen to my breath knowing there is a force that pumps the blood through my body and air through my lungs. I reach out to positive inspirational leaders online and read my ass off and fill my mind with good thoughts. 2 weeks out I thought I was going to go insane. I had to dig deep. Everything is our choice as to how we view our circumstances. For me chewing was like heaven. What I know for sure is if I don't like what I am seeing I change the way I look at things. Works every time!!! I promise. You may also want to ask your doc for Xanax. It can help with emotions that may be uncontrollable temporarily. Best Wishes!!!

Thank you so much you all for responding. I must just be going through a phase. I have did a lot trying to get the sleeve and it would be foolish. I'm going to turn the other cheek.

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Way to go!!!!!
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You look good

What a difference - you look amazing - congrats.

I am happy and I just wanted to share! I am trying to upload a pic. Sorry if it looks a little dark.

You look great!

I am happy and I just wanted to share! I am trying to upload a pic. Sorry if it looks a little dark.

I am happy and I just wanted to share! I am trying to upload a pic. Sorry if it looks a little dark.

I am happy and I just wanted to share! I am trying to upload a pic. Sorry if it looks a little dark.

I am happy and I just wanted to share! I am trying to upload a pic. Sorry if it looks a little dark.

I am happy and I just wanted to share! I am trying to upload a pic. Sorry if it looks a little dark.

Wooots. So happy for you. You are an inspiration to us pre-ops!

I am happy and I just wanted to share! I am trying to upload a pic. Sorry if it looks a little dark.

I am happy and I just wanted to share! I am trying to upload a pic. Sorry if it looks a little dark.