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gryffindor reacted to NeedaBreak4Me in How Often Do You Weigh Yourself?
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Please stop forcing your opinions on other people and giving criticism because they choose to do what they want to do.
They have the right to choose how they want to live their life and just because a "journal" says its helpful... doesn't necessarily mean it is "helpful" for that particular person.
People have a range of issues.. and it's not about falling apart when you see the numbers or lack of maturity.
For example, ill use my own experience... i was heavy, lost weight, got to goal, maintained for 6 years.. and yes.. during maintenance i did weigh myself frequently.. and that worked for me at that time, so i don't disagree it is helpful when you are in the right headspace.
Fast forward.. i had complications with my band and reset my basal metabolic rate.. so had to be sleeved so i can stay in the lower range calories.
So, i continued weighing like i did prior.. and it was stressing me out, i was putting too much pressure on myself and without realising i became too focused on the number, instead of celebrating wins like i had done during my first time.
I have 8 years of wls experience under my belt... and i know all about fluctuations, changes, Water weight you name it i have been through it. But sometimes we can not change the "mental" side of things.... so if a person who is experienced can go through those struggles... what about a newbie who hasn't. ..
I think each person needs to figure out whats right for them... if weighing everyday works... great... if weighing weekly works... great... if weighing monthly works... great.....
Losing is losing... regardless... its not a race... its lifestyle change
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gryffindor reacted to Icantbelieveit in When you get discouraged and think you aren't losing fast enough
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gryffindor reacted to NeedaBreak4Me in Looking for advice
As you can see... the difference between the 32, 36 & 40 are minimal...
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gryffindor reacted to NikkiRT in Medications and gastric sleeve
I found a lot of useful information, and it includes a list of acceptable medications after Sleeve:
http://www.drjohnmarsden.com/Sleeve_Patient_Educaton_Packet.pdf
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gryffindor reacted to AvaFern in How do I tell my surgeon he screwed up?
How about you confirm he screwed up before accusing him of doing so? Did you have a bariatric swallow test? If not, go get one done- you can clearly see the size of your stomach and compare it to others to determine if your surgeon did indeed do something out of the ordinary. Next, request your patient files- they're yours, they have to give them to you. See what size bougie he used and then compare this to the norm for a patient that is comparable to you.
Much as I am completely fine with calling out a surgeon for being incompetent, I like to make sure that I have documentation that he actually did something wrong before I make myself look stupid for nothing.
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gryffindor reacted to Read2016 in First time on a elliptical :( it was a Nightmare
30 minutes on an elliptical is hard... Having worked with trainers in the past they often push you which you want... Yet they need to be mindful of clients level of fitness... Please have a discussion with him about wanting to be pushed balanced with you fitness level... Hope you didn't pay him for the 30 minutes you spent on the elliptical.. I tell the trainer our session don't need to include cardio, don't need a pay a babysitter to watch me do cardio.. I want them to help me with free weights etc...
"We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them"
Einstein
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gryffindor reacted to KristenVSG2014 in Kristen's Journey From Pre-Op and Beyond
I scheduled my massive reconstructive surgery for November 21. I'm so excited!!! It's the final countdown!
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