chrys129

The forums used to have pretty regular challenges and everyone participating was WLS peeps which made it nice. That's why I came here, first. I guess the folks that were running them just got too busy or weren't able to continue and nobody else seems to have picked it up. I'd love to think I have time to organize an endeavor like that myself, but alas I do not (single mom, FT job,zero time) But if someone wanted to start one, that would be awesome.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/10/181009210738.htm

Just curious if there are any active Weight Loss Challenges going on in the forums right now (ex: "Fall Challenge" etc)
I've tried searching for about a half hour now and not having a lot of success.
I was sleeved 10/5/15 and last week was my 3rd "surgiversary" I've been struggling over the past 18 months (depression, alcohol, etc) and gained a BUNCH. I'm out of that fog now and recovering, and now I'm trying desperately to get back on track with my weight, too. I could really really use the motivation and accountability those challenges offer, so I'm hoping someone can link me to something.
Thanks!
Chrys
Pre-surgery weight = 254
Low weight (December 2016) = 138
Current weight = 223 (told you it was baaaaaad )
Please wish me luck. Going back to basics and scared I may have ruined everything.

The forums used to have pretty regular challenges and everyone participating was WLS peeps which made it nice. That's why I came here, first. I guess the folks that were running them just got too busy or weren't able to continue and nobody else seems to have picked it up. I'd love to think I have time to organize an endeavor like that myself, but alas I do not (single mom, FT job,zero time) But if someone wanted to start one, that would be awesome.

WLS is a tool. It's 100% up to you to work with it. If you don't have any motivation, you need to look somewhere else, it's not the WLS causing that. If your eating is out of control... reign that crap in, only you can do that. You've got 2 options. Do what you need to... or don't. It's your call. No one here is going to do it for you. Your WLS won't do it for you. You have to look yourself in the mirror and decide that you are no longer going to allow yourself to keep ignoring what needs to be done.

Start over. Restart your Pre-op diet and follow it to the letter, pretend in you didn't have the surgery and are going to get it... start your pre-op, then fast the day of "surgery", then start working through your post-op diet. This will get you back into the swing of things and will "reset" your pouch/sleeve a bit.

You have to be the one to make this work. So, make the decision to do it.

I second the MyFitnessPal app for those challenges.

Nice, it would be awesome if there were some (maybe here?) specifically for WLS peeps...

Just curious if there are any active Weight Loss Challenges going on in the forums right now (ex: "Fall Challenge" etc)
I've tried searching for about a half hour now and not having a lot of success.
I was sleeved 10/5/15 and last week was my 3rd "surgiversary" I've been struggling over the past 18 months (depression, alcohol, etc) and gained a BUNCH. I'm out of that fog now and recovering, and now I'm trying desperately to get back on track with my weight, too. I could really really use the motivation and accountability those challenges offer, so I'm hoping someone can link me to something.
Thanks!
Chrys
Pre-surgery weight = 254
Low weight (December 2016) = 138
Current weight = 223 (told you it was baaaaaad )
Please wish me luck. Going back to basics and scared I may have ruined everything.

hi i amd scheduled for surgery in mexico with dr joya and am having trouble finding a followup doctor for fills when i get back to missouri . does any one know of any docs for aftercare in mo of southern ill.

I've been looking through this thread off and on all day. You all look AMAZING. It is really inspiring. I'm scheduled to be sleeved on 10/5 and right now this all still seems like a completely unattainable fantasy to me. I hope to have the kind of success I'm seeing on this thread. I'm excitedly nervous for some big changes to come Hopefully in a year from now I'll be posting my own successes!

Trust me, no one knows the hip bones are there except for me! It's only when I lay down and the loose skin/fat mushes around that they become annoying!
A Dr. Ren patient! I had originally made my appointment with her, until she stopped taking my insurance. Janeen (jla78) was banded by Dr. Ren, I hear she's wonderful.

I've been looking through this thread off and on all day. You all look AMAZING. It is really inspiring. I'm scheduled to be sleeved on 10/5 and right now this all still seems like a completely unattainable fantasy to me. I hope to have the kind of success I'm seeing on this thread. I'm excitedly nervous for some big changes to come Hopefully in a year from now I'll be posting my own successes!

I've been looking through this thread off and on all day. You all look AMAZING. It is really inspiring. I'm scheduled to be sleeved on 10/5 and right now this all still seems like a completely unattainable fantasy to me. I hope to have the kind of success I'm seeing on this thread. I'm excitedly nervous for some big changes to come Hopefully in a year from now I'll be posting my own successes!

I've been looking through this thread off and on all day. You all look AMAZING. It is really inspiring. I'm scheduled to be sleeved on 10/5 and right now this all still seems like a completely unattainable fantasy to me. I hope to have the kind of success I'm seeing on this thread. I'm excitedly nervous for some big changes to come Hopefully in a year from now I'll be posting my own successes!

I've been looking through this thread off and on all day. You all look AMAZING. It is really inspiring. I'm scheduled to be sleeved on 10/5 and right now this all still seems like a completely unattainable fantasy to me. I hope to have the kind of success I'm seeing on this thread. I'm excitedly nervous for some big changes to come Hopefully in a year from now I'll be posting my own successes!

Good luck you'll do great !

I've been looking through this thread off and on all day. You all look AMAZING. It is really inspiring. I'm scheduled to be sleeved on 10/5 and right now this all still seems like a completely unattainable fantasy to me. I hope to have the kind of success I'm seeing on this thread. I'm excitedly nervous for some big changes to come Hopefully in a year from now I'll be posting my own successes!