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Bartender carded me then he bought me a drink...Things that have never happened to me before. I'm an old fart

Bartender carded me then he bought me a drink...Things that have never happened to me before. I'm an old fart

NSV in my 6th month..
Went to an appointment today. The receptionist has not seen me since I had surgery. (105 pounds ago) She was flat out shocked. She asked me if I stopped eating. I disclosed that I had sleeve surgery. She told me that I had better results than people she had seen on the biggest looser. Funny...she said I looked hot and grabbed my thigh..Humm how the hell do I take that.
I have a hard time seeing what other people see when they look at me. I'm always taken back by responses that I get from people that knew me as morbidly obese.
What a hilarious day

Bartender carded me then he bought me a drink...Things that have never happened to me before. I'm an old fart

I worked into it. I was defiantly not a runner/jogger before surgery. I started with walking. I started jogging on a treadmill in November. On Thanksgiving I did my first 5k. Jogging on the road feels much different. Motivation for me is to Finnish and to push myself to beat my own time. I'm on to a Christmas 10K on December 20th.

I like the body Spanx that are one piece and drop below your bust line. I like to wear my own bra.
I don't think I can afford plastics. So this has been a good option to hold the loose skin. The only people to see me O natural are me the hubby and the occasional Dr.

I like the body Spanx that are one piece and drop below your bust line. I like to wear my own bra.
I don't think I can afford plastics. So this has been a good option to hold the loose skin. The only people to see me O natural are me the hubby and the occasional Dr.

I sold my treadmill on craigslist and bought a gym membership. my gym offers so much that I'm entertained all the time and don't get board. Besides cardio and weight lifting. I kayaked at the gym for my first birthday after surgery. For winter I'm off to a snow shoeing/ Natural hot springs soak trip with other gym members.
Many community events that I love. I jogged the turkey day 5K. Dec 20th I have the YMCA Christmas 10K.
Find activities you enjoy. Try not to make your workout a chore make it fun.

You fell off the plan...the good thing is that you can hop back on... I found this on the web. Thought I would share it.
For some people, eating is a way to cope with emotions. It can often serve as a sort of “numbing mechanism” in order to avoid feeling certain painful emotions. After bariatric surgery, this can be a painful and unhealthy coping mechanism. You should know that breaking the pattern of eating in response to stress, frustration, or sadness is possible.
Identifying the Emotion
When you experience a strong emotion that leads you to food, stop and identify the emotion you are experiencing. You may open the refrigerator and realize that you feel sad or angry rather than hungry.
Ask for Help When You Need It
Breaking the connection between emotions and food can be difficult. If you feel overwhelmed or out of control, attend a support group meeting or contact your bariatric program’s mental health professional. These two resources can help you identify what’s causing the emotion and provide you with strategies and alternatives to eating.

I worked into it. I was defiantly not a runner/jogger before surgery. I started with walking. I started jogging on a treadmill in November. On Thanksgiving I did my first 5k. Jogging on the road feels much different. Motivation for me is to Finnish and to push myself to beat my own time. I'm on to a Christmas 10K on December 20th.

Bartender carded me then he bought me a drink...Things that have never happened to me before. I'm an old fart

You fell off the plan...the good thing is that you can hop back on... I found this on the web. Thought I would share it.
For some people, eating is a way to cope with emotions. It can often serve as a sort of “numbing mechanism” in order to avoid feeling certain painful emotions. After bariatric surgery, this can be a painful and unhealthy coping mechanism. You should know that breaking the pattern of eating in response to stress, frustration, or sadness is possible.
Identifying the Emotion
When you experience a strong emotion that leads you to food, stop and identify the emotion you are experiencing. You may open the refrigerator and realize that you feel sad or angry rather than hungry.
Ask for Help When You Need It
Breaking the connection between emotions and food can be difficult. If you feel overwhelmed or out of control, attend a support group meeting or contact your bariatric program’s mental health professional. These two resources can help you identify what’s causing the emotion and provide you with strategies and alternatives to eating.

You fell off the plan...the good thing is that you can hop back on... I found this on the web. Thought I would share it.
For some people, eating is a way to cope with emotions. It can often serve as a sort of “numbing mechanism” in order to avoid feeling certain painful emotions. After bariatric surgery, this can be a painful and unhealthy coping mechanism. You should know that breaking the pattern of eating in response to stress, frustration, or sadness is possible.
Identifying the Emotion
When you experience a strong emotion that leads you to food, stop and identify the emotion you are experiencing. You may open the refrigerator and realize that you feel sad or angry rather than hungry.
Ask for Help When You Need It
Breaking the connection between emotions and food can be difficult. If you feel overwhelmed or out of control, attend a support group meeting or contact your bariatric program’s mental health professional. These two resources can help you identify what’s causing the emotion and provide you with strategies and alternatives to eating.

You fell off the plan...the good thing is that you can hop back on... I found this on the web. Thought I would share it.
For some people, eating is a way to cope with emotions. It can often serve as a sort of “numbing mechanism” in order to avoid feeling certain painful emotions. After bariatric surgery, this can be a painful and unhealthy coping mechanism. You should know that breaking the pattern of eating in response to stress, frustration, or sadness is possible.
Identifying the Emotion
When you experience a strong emotion that leads you to food, stop and identify the emotion you are experiencing. You may open the refrigerator and realize that you feel sad or angry rather than hungry.
Ask for Help When You Need It
Breaking the connection between emotions and food can be difficult. If you feel overwhelmed or out of control, attend a support group meeting or contact your bariatric program’s mental health professional. These two resources can help you identify what’s causing the emotion and provide you with strategies and alternatives to eating.

I sold my treadmill on craigslist and bought a gym membership. my gym offers so much that I'm entertained all the time and don't get board. Besides cardio and weight lifting. I kayaked at the gym for my first birthday after surgery. For winter I'm off to a snow shoeing/ Natural hot springs soak trip with other gym members.
Many community events that I love. I jogged the turkey day 5K. Dec 20th I have the YMCA Christmas 10K.
Find activities you enjoy. Try not to make your workout a chore make it fun.

Bartender carded me then he bought me a drink...Things that have never happened to me before. I'm an old fart

Bartender carded me then he bought me a drink...Things that have never happened to me before. I'm an old fart

NSV in my 6th month..
Went to an appointment today. The receptionist has not seen me since I had surgery. (105 pounds ago) She was flat out shocked. She asked me if I stopped eating. I disclosed that I had sleeve surgery. She told me that I had better results than people she had seen on the biggest looser. Funny...she said I looked hot and grabbed my thigh..Humm how the hell do I take that.
I have a hard time seeing what other people see when they look at me. I'm always taken back by responses that I get from people that knew me as morbidly obese.
What a hilarious day

Had another sleep study. I no longer need my cpap. No more looking like darth vader in the bedroom.

Had another sleep study. I no longer need my cpap. No more looking like darth vader in the bedroom.

@@Rubygirl
Like you and most of us here. I have failed at every diet. You're sleeve is an amazing tool. The change is not just a surgical procedure. A lot of it is mental/behavior change.
Following the program:
For me I could never maintain all the diet plans that I have tried. My sleeve has made a big difference. This is NOT another diet.
Being scared of failing is not necessarily a bad thing. Use it to keep your mind on task. Only you can make the changes to get the results you want out of this. I hope you find what inspires and motivates you to success.
The pain is temporary...the results are amazing!
Jenn

@@Rubygirl
Like you and most of us here. I have failed at every diet. You're sleeve is an amazing tool. The change is not just a surgical procedure. A lot of it is mental/behavior change.
Following the program:
For me I could never maintain all the diet plans that I have tried. My sleeve has made a big difference. This is NOT another diet.
Being scared of failing is not necessarily a bad thing. Use it to keep your mind on task. Only you can make the changes to get the results you want out of this. I hope you find what inspires and motivates you to success.
The pain is temporary...the results are amazing!
Jenn

@@Pr33ty Heard
Protein, Protein and protein
Lean meats and veggies. Try to stay away from carbs. (No breads, rice and pasta). Drink a lot of water/crystal light. If you don't mind me asking...Why do you have less than a month to loose 15 to 20 pounds?

NSV in my 6th month..
Went to an appointment today. The receptionist has not seen me since I had surgery. (105 pounds ago) She was flat out shocked. She asked me if I stopped eating. I disclosed that I had sleeve surgery. She told me that I had better results than people she had seen on the biggest looser. Funny...she said I looked hot and grabbed my thigh..Humm how the hell do I take that.
I have a hard time seeing what other people see when they look at me. I'm always taken back by responses that I get from people that knew me as morbidly obese.
What a hilarious day

@@Pr33ty Heard
Protein, Protein and protein
Lean meats and veggies. Try to stay away from carbs. (No breads, rice and pasta). Drink a lot of water/crystal light. If you don't mind me asking...Why do you have less than a month to loose 15 to 20 pounds?