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You're very welcome!Thank you for this at 3 weeks post op it's exactly what I needed to read :-)
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Any questions or what have you just ask - someone (if not me) will help you out ????
Hope all is going great for ya!
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Good luck in 2 weeks! Keep us up to date on how it's going!This is awesome! Great reassurance for us newbies! My surgery is less than 2 weeks away and I feel I can breathe a little better now.
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Congratulations for changing your life for the better!
You can do this!
The absolute most important thing for you right now and for the next few days to a week is drinking your fluids and moving.
You don't want to get dehydrated and land back in the hospital,
And you don't want to get a blot clot from not moving.
Take your pain meds if you need them and get some rest as well.
The next week's will be tough but you will get thru them. Don't be surprised if you'll feel fine for the first couple of weeks then by week 3 or 4 you'll feel like you've been hit by a truck.
It's like delayed fatigue or something.
You may even feel nauseous and have diarrhea around that time too.
And don't worry if you experience the infamous '3 week stall'
It happens to many many wls patients - just keep calm and know that it is normal.
Your body is confused and is just trying to rebuild and heal itself.
If you have any questions or concerns or just need to talk please pm me or ask on this thread.
Take care and welcome to the 'losers bench'
Heather
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Good tip @@Proud2BMeLearn to love yourself. If you don't then you won't be happy with your new body. I knew we all used to daydream about how perfect our lives would be if we only lost the weight but we know deep down inside that reality is far different. Love yourself every step of the way so that you can enjoy your new life.
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I am half Dutch half Canadian lol
My dad and his family came to Canada when he was in his 20's and he married my mom that is from British Columbia Canada.
I can't speak a lick of Dutch tho, unfortunately.
It is true - Oma is actually the correct way to say Grandma in Dutch.... but my "Oma" wouldn't even acknowledge you if you called her Oma. It HAD TO BE OMI.
Dutch people, eh Pffft ?!?!?!
Hahahaha
Now I am seriously considering on writing a book....
I used to journal like I was writing a book. Maybe I should try it for real!
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Omg this is so awesome!
Ooooooo do it!!! And when you go on tour to promote your book I will be your assistant and fetch you Protein shakes. We could hit all the major cities and meet up with all the amazing people on this website.I totally laughed out loud to your
Ooooooooo cake comment
That was funny!
I've always wanted to write a book! Lol
Actually I've been encouraged to since I wrote poems in high school (which was a bazillion years ago)
My Omi (Dutch for grandma) always Saif I wrote my letters to her like I was there talking.
I like writing but for some reason I went into nursing and Health Record Management.
Weird.
HA!
but thank you for the comments and compliments! !!
Happy to help!
Hey and I wonder if you could get a big advance and use it to buy us clothes to wear on tour? And pretty shoes and purses. Makeup and accessories. Squeeeeee!!!
Pushy little thing, aren't I?
;) It's so much fun to dream...
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I think we'd get along great and our tour would be a huge success!
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I totally laughed out loud to your
Ooooooooo cake comment
That was funny!
I've always wanted to write a book! Lol
Actually I've been encouraged to since I wrote poems in high school (which was a bazillion years ago)
My Omi (Dutch for grandma) always said I wrote my letters to her like I was there talking.
I like writing but for some reason I went into nursing and Health Record Management.
Weird.
HA!
but thank you for the comments and compliments! !!
Happy to help!
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@@Daisee68 and @@username Taken
You are very welcome and I do hope it helps people
I counted on this site a lot when I first started out and it helped me trendously - I'm just paying it forward.
And again - if there's anything people want to add please please do and thank you to the people who have already!
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I'm happy to hear from you OKCPirate! You've been one of the posters that I always enjoy reading what you have to sayWhat kept me going through a very long stall on weight was I measured myself. I could see by the tale of the tape I was losing fat, but the muscle mass growth was keeping wieght steady. So be prepared to measure fat loss with clothing sizes and a milo tape measure.
Let me edit this by saying.@@heather5565 - damn good list.
Thanks for that!
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That's great advice Babbs!Awesome, AWESOME list!
As someone who is in maintenence mode, I would just add one more:
Once you get to your goal weight, the hard work shouldn't end. There will be different challenges. Never become complacent and always remember the basic "rules" of WLS and you'll have a great chance of keeping the weight off.
I will look back on this when I hit that part of this journey
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Thank you my good friend ????*follow your eating plan
*eat your Protein
*take your Vitamins
*drink your Water
*go low carb
*low to no sugar
*exercise
*as you lose weight & get into better shape - keep revamping your exercise, don't sweat it if you don't lose every day or every week - it's gonna come off so don't dwell on it
*enjoy the journey because it goes fast
*don't obsess over losing the weight
(try not to anyways)
*enjoy other things going on in your life
*celebrate weight loss with non-food things
*if you do go out to eat at a restaurant - don't get too anxious; you're gonna have healthier options but even if you do choose unhealthy you're only going to have a small portion so it's not gonna hurt your progress (just don't make it an everyday habit)
*stay away from your trigger food(s) - they can get you into trouble... mine is popcorn. (Or aka crackcorn)
*enjoy the compliments - don't turn around with a negative comment like "yeah but I have loose skin or I still have X amount of weight to lose"
*just smile and say thank you - you know you deserved that compliment and know how hard you worked to get to where you are...
*don't let anyone get you down with saying shitty things like "I knew of someone that lost all the weight only to gain it back" --- you are not that person they are referring to.
*really push yourself with exercise (later on) - you won't die even though you may feel like you are.
See what you're made of!
You'll feel so good afterwards knowing that "I just did that!"
It's addicting. You'll want to continue to push your own limits.
*try new exercises and such
*your incisions will be tender, red and sore. If they are oozing pus then get them checked out - otherwise they should be fine
*that left (or sometimes right) shoulder pain is the leftover gas/air they pumped up your stomach with from surgery - it'll go away
*that extra painful area (left quadrant) on your stomach is where most of the work was done. It will be sore longer. (Bypass patients anyways) - the pain will go away eventually
*do what your doctor says about eating, drinking, exercise, everything. Follow the rules!
*Just remember why you had this surgery.
You want to be healthy and happy.
***No food or drink will make you as happy as how that new dress or pair of jeans fit. ***
- Or when you are able to walk or jog without being so out of breath
- or when you can fit in an airplane seat comfortably and not need a seat belt extension.
- or when you don't have to worry if that plastic chair will hold you
- or you can bend down to pick up that pencil you dropped and get up easily
- or having that social anxiety anytime you go out in public
- or looking around a crowded room only to be mortified that you're the biggest one there
- or taking the elevator up one floor and being ashamed of it because you know what people are thinking
Don't let the food control you anymore.
***Nothing tastes as good as being fit and healthy feels.***
*Don't think you have to have a certwin food because you'll never have it again; it will always be there. It's not going anywhere. You're just choosing to not have it now - you're in control. McDonald's will still be around 100 years from now, so don't fret.
*Breathe.
*You can do this.
It's easier than you think. You will have a tough time at first because everything is so new and you're most likely withdrawling from carbs, sugars, junk etc. But once that is out of your system - it does get easier, honest!
And when the weight starts dropping your priorities and cravings change.
You'll crave more successful weight loss then you will carbs! You'll think to yourself "that *insert food of choice here* isn't worth it!"
You'll crave exercise. Your body will anxiously await to move!
*Weigh and track your food. It helps a lot. I use Myfitnesspal. And I have a fitbit. Friendly competition is motivating
*Take one day at a time, again, try not to obsess and have your weight loss consume your mind. There are other things to your life right now too.
*Every few weeks or month - go thru your closet and try on smaller clothes - this is a huge motivator! I forgot to do that so many times and totally bypassed clothes and then never even got to wear them. (Brand new clothes, dammit!)
Gave them away with the price tags still on them.
Anyways, you can do this!
If there's any other questions - just ask
Heather
**if there is anything someone wants to add -- please do!
Let's all help each other be as successful as we can possibly be!
Surgery date: September 21 2015
Starting weight: 273.4
Current weight 168.4
Loss of 105 lbs so far.
18 to go
Bamsucka !!!!!!!!
You just delivered the goods right here, woman !!!!
Way to bring it........and way to live it.
The only possible thing I'll add to your list:
*Don't embrace stalls.........stay disciplined and bust through those bishes !!!!!
You are absolutely awesome......killer outlook and winning in life. Tremendous respect.
And I agree about the stalls.
Take them as they are. Your body is saying it needs a break from this whirlwind. It will adjust. But while it is - change it up. Eat something different. Eat more. eat less.
Change up the exercise. Try giving your body a mini break from exercise. (Maybe it's being pushed too hard too many days in a row - idk)
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You are very welcome.
I hope it helps someone
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*follow your eating plan
*eat your Protein
*take your Vitamins
*drink your Water
*go low carb
*low to no sugar
*exercise
*as you lose weight & get into better shape - keep revamping your exercise, don't sweat it if you don't lose every day or every week - it's gonna come off so don't dwell on it
*enjoy the journey because it goes fast
*don't obsess over losing the weight
(try not to anyways)
*enjoy other things going on in your life
*Celebrate weight loss with non-food things
*if you do go out to eat at a restaurant - don't get too anxious; you're gonna have healthier options but even if you do choose unhealthy you're only going to have a small portion so it's not gonna hurt your progress (just don't make it an everyday habit)
*stay away from your trigger food(s) - they can get you into trouble... mine is popcorn. (Or aka crackcorn)
*enjoy the compliments - don't turn around with a negative comment like "yeah but I have loose skin or I still have X amount of weight to lose"
*just smile and say thank you - you know you deserved that compliment and know how hard you worked to get to where you are...
*don't let anyone get you down with saying shitty things like "I knew of someone that lost all the weight only to gain it back" --- you are not that person they are referring to.
*really push yourself with exercise (later on) - you won't die even though you may feel like you are.
See what you're made of!
You'll feel so good afterwards knowing that "I just did that!"
It's addicting. You'll want to continue to push your own limits.
*try new exercises and such
*your incisions will be tender, red and sore. If they are oozing pus then get them checked out - otherwise they should be fine
*that left (or sometimes right) shoulder pain is the leftover gas/air they pumped up your stomach with from surgery - it'll go away
*that extra painful area (left quadrant) on your stomach is where most of the work was done. It will be sore longer. (Bypass patients anyways) - the pain will go away eventually
*do what your doctor says about eating, drinking, exercise, everything. Follow the rules!
*Just remember why you had this surgery.
You want to be healthy and happy.
***No food or drink will make you as happy as how that new dress or pair of jeans fit. ***
- Or when you are able to walk or jog without being so out of breath
- or when you can fit in an airplane seat comfortably and not need a seat belt extension.
- or when you don't have to worry if that plastic chair will hold you
- or you can bend down to pick up that pencil you dropped and get up easily
- or having that social anxiety anytime you go out in public
- or looking around a crowded room only to be mortified that you're the biggest one there
- or taking the elevator up one floor and being ashamed of it because you know what people are thinking
Don't let the food control you anymore.
***Nothing tastes as good as being fit and healthy feels.***
*Don't think you have to have a certwin food because you'll never have it again; it will always be there. It's not going anywhere. You're just choosing to not have it now - you're in control. McDonald's will still be around 100 years from now, so don't fret.
*Breathe.
*You can do this.
It's easier than you think. You will have a tough time at first because everything is so new and you're most likely withdrawling from carbs, sugars, junk etc. But once that is out of your system - it does get easier, honest!
And when the weight starts dropping your priorities and cravings change.
You'll crave more successful weight loss then you will carbs! You'll think to yourself "that *insert food of choice here* isn't worth it!"
You'll crave exercise. Your body will anxiously await to move!
*Weigh and track your food. It helps a lot. I use Myfitnesspal. And I have a fitbit. Friendly competition is motivating
*Take one day at a time, again, try not to obsess and have your weight loss consume your mind. There are other things to your life right now too.
*Every few weeks or month - go thru your closet and try on smaller clothes - this is a huge motivator! I forgot to do that so many times and totally bypassed clothes and then never even got to wear them. (Brand new clothes, dammit!)
Gave them away with the price tags still on them.
Anyways, you can do this!
If there's any other questions - just ask
Heather
**if there is anything someone wants to add -- please do!
Let's all help each other be as successful as we can possibly be!
Surgery date: September 21 2015
Starting weight: 273.4
Current weight 168.4
Loss of 105 lbs so far.
18 to go
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Thank you Foxy!!!!!Congrats! You look terrific. Thanks for the inspiration.
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Down 105 lbs now!
Life. Is. Good.
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Thank you Alex!!You look fantastic! Thanks for sharing these inspirational before and after photos, and congratulations to you!
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Thanks!!!!!
. Amazing!!!'Congrats! You look amazing! I am down 103 pounds today since my surgery in mid November and couldn't be happier! I have my life back and I feel fantastic!
Congrats again and enjoy!
Damn girl!!! AMAZING!!
This was me then.
This is me now.
This will be me forever.
21 pounds to go!
I thank myself everyday.
If I can inspire just even one person to get their life and health back... or for their first time - then I'm happy.
I'm happy anyways!
Heather
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Wow! Thank you so so much! !!!!!!You look Fantastic!!!
Well done, awesome, mega congratulations to you!
Yes, you are an inspiration
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I do all sorts of exercise@@heather5565 you look great! I was scared of the Bypass b/c of losing way too much weight, but you look beautiful!. I didn't want the excess loss skin.
What type of exercising do you do?
LesMills -bodycombat, RPM, yoga, bodypump, walking, hiking with or without weighted packs, road biking, trail biking, some jogging (but not much) gardening and landscaping - sometimes that stuff is very physical!
And thank you!!!
102 lbs gone babeeee! Post-op GB 35 weeks
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Thank you!