MowryRocks
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One of my goals was to be in Onederland by my birthday. My birthday is tomorrow. I weighed in today 200.0.
Guess I'll weigh in again tomorrow!
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Happy early birthday! Hope you get your bday wish.....I'm banking that you will. 😁
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That's a nice goal. .. . my birthday is March 15 . . . I'm 222, I can't imagine "One=derland" but nice goal to have.
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I hurt my hip yesterday trying to wear some super cute shoes to work. No gym today. A little setback, but I'll be back at it after a rest. (Hopefully tomorrow.)
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Oh no! Pain for fashion
~~~ quick healing vibes!
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Surgery 7/6/2017
MowryRocks replied to lilbigprsn's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I'm 5'1 and 1/2" I am 41, I started this journey at 290, but my high weight was 314. My weight the day of surgery was 260. Our stats are so close...lol. 8 months out, I'm at 201. I workout for an hour a day 5 days a week. I've been parasailing, zip lining, I can't STOP myself from buying clothes. I have limitless energy. Believe me. The decision to have surgery isn't the drastic one, the decision to keep going the way that I was for so many years...that was the drastic one. Good Luck. -
Transdermal Vitamin Patches
MowryRocks replied to Pethanie's topic in Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements
I used them exclusively for a while despite the fact that my nutritionist is dead set against them. I never had any problems or blood work come back with issues while I was on them. I stopped using them only because I could never remember to order them on time.- 1 reply
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I seriously can't believe it! Crying from Happiness!
MowryRocks replied to Dashofpixiedust8's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Congrats! -
Surgery 7/6/2017
MowryRocks replied to lilbigprsn's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I was apprehensive all the way up until I was wheeled back. 8 months later, I laugh at it! My post surgery life has been such an amazing experience that I just can't wait to see what is next! -
SV and NSV
MowryRocks replied to Dashofpixiedust8's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Exciting all the way around! -
Is this really true???
MowryRocks replied to Dimples58's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I haven't experienced a difference with the sleeve. Regardless, if I'm out...I use Poo-pourri or V.I.Poo and it doesn't matter anyway. -
Congrats! I understand apprehension, but in a couple of weeks, your world will be completely different if you let it!
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That moment when I'm hella thirsty, but still can't drink for 20 minutes...
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I'm having the same problem right now!
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this is me everyday now.
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Amen, especially in this hot weather.
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Today is my 8 month Surgiversary!!! I'm down 90lbs from starting weight, down 113lbs from my high weight! I'm so close to Onderland I can taste it! (It's low carb, so I'm sure it's fine.)
I celebrated by starting off the day with an hour at the gym. Did 30 minutes on the treadmill completing Week 3 Day 3 of the C25K and then did the 30 minute express workout at Planet Fitness!
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I'm 8 months post surgery and I'm going to see my surgeon for my 6 month follow up on Tuesday. I'm past due because my husband had a stroke which left me with little time to follow up. Everything has been going well, but I went to the lab at the hospital yesterday for post operative blood work. I have never been a difficult stick, but they seemed to have difficulty finding a vein. When they did find one, the blood was thick and dark and hemolyzed before they could fill the vial rendering the sample useless. They called a supervisor who brought an ultra-sound machine in to find a vein. They indicated that my veins were very small and continued to look. They found a usable one in my right arm. Supervisor stuck me and...nothing. Thick, dark blood that barely came out. After securing my sample, she advised that it would be easier the next time if I drank plenty of fluids before I came in. I explained to her that I am a bariatric surgery patient and that I drink at minimum 64oz per day and that I have recently been trying to increase it and have been successful at getting in 80oz, every day this week. She then suggested that I eat more vegetables. I see the Dr on Tuesday, so I will discuss this with him, but I can't help being paranoid about the thickness of my blood. My resting heart rate is 55-57, I have normal blood pressure. I'm at 1000 cal per day with 60-70g protein. Anybody with a similar experience that maybe able to shed some insight?
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NO Carbonated beverages- FOREVER!
MowryRocks replied to Lexington1020's topic in Duodenal Switch Surgery Forum
Thank God! I was looking for the voice of reason. I don't know why some surgeons keep perpetrating this myth. Scare tactic? -
Yesterday was my 6 month post op appointment, even though I'm 8 months out on the 26th. Thinks have been delayed for me since my husband's stroke at the end of February and resulting heart surgery mid- May. He is still really proud of me. 89 pound down.
Joined Planet Fitness last night. Spent an hour there last night on the treadmill, doing the 12 minute ab circuit, and working on arms and shoulders. Went back again this morning to complete Week 3 Day 1 of C25K and do the ab circuit this morning. Early morning is going to be my jam. It's close to work, so it should be easy to keep up with regardless.
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@Jess55I appreciate that, but I can't understand any way in the universe that I could be dehydrated. I am the most compliant with all requirements. Can you be dehydrated while getting the recommended or more than the recommended amount of fluid?
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I plan what I will eat and order things that will keep and once I get home, I separate/weigh/portion them into small contaners for other meals. I have a 10 year old with a small appetite, so if we can agree, we share and I skip the leftovers
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Every person and every surgeon's plan is different. My Dr says you can drink in moderation after 3-6 months. I wasn't a drinker pre surgery so it hasn't been an issue for me post surgery either. Almost 8 months out and I have had zero alcohol. I think about a glass of wine here and there, but it's just not worth the calories to me.
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How do you reach your fluid and protein goal?
MowryRocks replied to Iwanttofitinmyweddingdress's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I drink a 16-20 oz bottle of flavored water or vitamin water zero during my 1 hour commute to work, 20oz of decaf hot tea before 11 am, another 16-20 oz bottle of flavored water before I leave to go home, and then again on the way home. I'm currently trying to up my fluid intake to at least 80oz per day. With protein, at first it was a mixture of shakes along with high protein foods like cottage cheese, but at 7/8 months out I am finding that I have no problems at all as long as I follow the rules and eat protein first. Chicken, Turkey, Ground Turkey, Fish. Doesn't leave a lot of room for other things, but it gets the job done. Good Luck -
What are you/ were you looking forward to the most?
MowryRocks replied to TippyToesX's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
- What (physical and/ or non-physical) changes are you mostly looking forward to? Crazy, but I wanted to see what I look like underneath all the weight. I wanted to feel capable. - What are your non-weight (#) related goals? I'm not sure if I understand this question correctly. Al of my goals were weight related. They may not be correlated to a specific number, but they were all directly affected by my weight. Like riding roller coasters. Flying without a belt extender. Buying clothing in regular stores. - Have you met those non-weight goals? I have met all of my post surgery goals thus far with the exception of Horseback Riding and that is only because I haven't had the opportunity. Everything I have is directly weight related now, like reaching my goal weight. Renewing my vows in a beautiful dress. I also would like to get a new job. I think it was very difficult for me to be taken seriously at a higher weight. -
Seeking advice on behavior modification post surgery
MowryRocks replied to Catherine Keegan's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good Luck! Best decision I ever made! -
Problems Getting Into Plastic Surgeons Office
MowryRocks posted a topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
So...I'm 7 months post surgery and 84lbs down. I still have another 66lbs to go to my personal goal weight. I have lots of loose skin, but my biggest issues at this point are with my breasts. They are flat and hanging. They are irritated by perspiration and despite trying my darndest to keep them clean and dry, they are becoming a real problem. I will need a lot of plastic surgery at some point, but right now, I just need to take care of this problem with a lift and implants. Plastic surgeons are refusing to even give me a consultation because I am not weight stable for a year. I am so aggravated. Any thoughts? Will I have to seriously deal with this for over a year? I totally get that they would not want to do a panniculectomy, tummy tuck, thigh lift, or brachioplasty right now. That would be a mistake, as I still have plenty to lose. Any thoughts, words of encouragement? -
I declared a moratorium on the scale on Sunday! I've been on it everyday since. And twice on Monday. This morning I gave up and said "I can't quit you." and my scale laughed and showed me no intention to change.
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Seeking advice on behavior modification post surgery
MowryRocks replied to Catherine Keegan's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Start with committing yourself to small changes or if you have the willpower...drastic ones. I started my journey pre-seminar with seeing if I could handle a liquid diet for 2 weeks. I figured if I couldn't do it before the surgery was even a possibility than how could I do it later. Once I got that under my belt, I started a modified keto plan, which I actually enjoyed. I also started behavior modification regarding physical activity right away. I just started walking a little and kept building on where I started. By the time I had surgery (I had a 6 month pre-op program) I was walking 5ks. I did my first walk post surgery at 6 weeks. Today, I am 7 months post op and training to RUN a 15k. All things that I couldn't have done had I waited. Good Luck! -
Problems Getting Into Plastic Surgeons Office
MowryRocks replied to MowryRocks's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Thanks, I have great bras, but the problem is on the outer side where my skin gathers and "crepes". I run, so perspiration gathers there and creates an issue. I'm practically rolled and folded into this bra...lol