Mattymatt

Mattymatt and fluffychix, I feel like you guys are making fun of me or mocking me.. body beast isn’t THAT hard... yes, there are some things I still can’t do at 100% but I am trying and lifting the weights to help with toning and help with excess skin. I work out and eat right.. so please if you are going to be bullies go somewhere else because I don’t need to be beat down anymore than I already am. Thought this was a place to come for support and not get made fun of when simply asking for help!!!!! And so what if I drink a Protein Shake or 2 a day when I have to get my Protein and calories in without resulting to foods that are bad for you. So if you’re going to continue to make fun of me and bash me, please get off my thread.

I wish I had a nearby Planet Fitness.

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Best thing I've ever done. And I had RNY.
The real truth was that my biggest fears and anxiety about "being able to do this long term," were the lies being whispered to me by my fat food addict brain. It would do or say ANYTHING to us to keep us providing the fixes it wants in the dopamine/seratonin department. You're a nurse. You know in your heart of hearts I'm speaking the truth.
My only regret is that I didn't do this sooner. That's my only regret.
You ultimately have to make this decision. You know?

That's an awkward situation but you can't let things like that bother you. Water off of a duck's back. They can't take anything away from the progress you made!

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Just now, wjgo said:

Where I am, they are great people. I just can't have the woman trainers, way too cute/hot.

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Yeah, that would probably be way too distracting. Are you in Eastern PA or Western? I am in the Greater Philly area.

I think I'll try something big when I get to goal weight. For now, it's just the simple task of work out and eat right.

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I still have personal trainer credits. This week I am going to restart with a personal trainer.

I WILL NOT TELL HIM I HAD BARIATRIC SURGERY. I just watch reactions as I loose weight doing little exercises.

Don't tell anyone you had surgery. You could make this an awesome joke.

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Hellz@fluffychix, 15 minutes on the elliptical was enough for me. Beast mode eventually but not now.

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I have been doing body beast and walking.. body beast is 6 days a week.. I walk maybe 3 or 4 days of those 6.. my surgeon told me at my last appt a few weeks ago that since I am lifting weights to drink an extra Protein Shake a day before/after my workout to aid in the muscle recovery. I’m going to call the nutritionist tomorrow and send him my food and exercise logs and see what he thinks I need to be doing.

My legs feel like jelly .... but it is a good feeling.

Are you tracking your intake? Doing so might help you find the problem area.

42 minutes ago, KKW said:

I've been on the pre-op liquid diet since Friday, 3/30 ( 2.5 weeks leading up to my 4/17 surgery date). I can honestly say, this is the first time in my life that I have not put anything in my mouth that isn't allowed, yet, I've only lost 10 pounds, only 4 in the last week. I still have to lose 10 to get to my goal that the surgeon set for me and my weigh in is this Friday - has anyone else had this issue.

If I had not followed to the letter, I would understand. But, I'm getting concerned that my doctor will not do the surgery as planned. Ugh....

If I had to guess, your surgeon is not going to sweat 4 pounds. I think you'll still have the surgery. The real reason for the strict pre-op diet is to shrink your liver to make your surgery safer. So yeah, I truly believe you'll be alright.

I joined LA Fitness today and I went on the elliptical machine for 15 minutes. First time in a gym in four years and it felt good just to join and go. Tomorrow, I will aim for another 15 minutes but on the bicycle to use different muscles and do something non-weight bearing. I am thinking that the gym will be kind of like AA. All I need is the desire to get activity and to just keep coming back. Simple enough, right?

I haven't had a three week stall. I am sure I will get a stall, it's just a matter of when. I am sure there are a myriad of causes and reasons, but the bottom line is really no one knows for certain. My surgeon even said that there are only theories, no for certain reasons.

The post-op road has not been an easy one to travel for me but what kept me going was the clear knowledge that every day I would become a little healthier. Immediately after surgery, I went from 7 medications to 1. Celebrate every win, no matter how small it may seem. Also, be patient with yourself and allow time to heal and feel better. Today is the first day that I actually feel like myself and I am 28 days post-op. I finally have the energy, desire, and drive to go join a gym and get my workout on. When times are tough, just keep looking hour to hour and day to day.

Also, please don't make the mistake I did by tempting fate and trying to go back to old habits. I had a soft pretzel after only two weeks post-op and I felt miserable for days. That alone probably caused some significant setbacks and is why it took me almost 30 days to feel strong. In my previous life, food was joy, happiness, sadness, and pleasure. I reached for the soft pretzel precisely because I was feeling sad and bereft. Not only did it taste like saw dust and feel very bad in my stomach, but I felt absolutely no satisfaction in eating it, whereas previously it would have been an instant pick me up. Post-surgery will be an immense change. If you are an emotional eater, my guess is after this surgery, eating won't produce the same result as it used to.

That's cool that it went away but you still want to go see a doctor. Also, you will probably want to avoid having foods that could cause dumping - I know I sure do. I haven't experienced dumping just yet. On the one time I did stray away from the path by eating a soft pretzel, it didn't cause me to dump and my surgeon said that dumping typically happens with raw sugary carbs, not the more complex type. But I felt like absolute sh1t in other ways so I just don't tempt fate anymore.

4 minutes ago, AshAsh1 said:

My taste buds have changed a lot too. I find that I can't ever tell you what I'm hungry for. I have a hard time picking a place to eat or a recipe to cook. It's a good and a bad thing!

I think I understand as eating is just part of the daily routine now. I can't say that I enjoy it like I used to which is ultimately a good thing because the pre-surgery me was living to eat. Living to eat is more miserable than the feeling of it being neutral.

On 4/5/2018 at 1:21 PM, allwet said:

i really do wish i would have had the courage to do pre-op pictures but i have spent so many years avoiding the camera and mirrors that i just could not go there.

If i could send back 1 message to the old me it would be take that picture and know you will never be that person again.

GS has changed so much of my life and i want to shout it from the roof tops.

and for all those that say "i cheated or took the easy route" i just say come spend the day with me and follow my routine and eat what i eat and see if anything i do is "easy" the surgery is a tool but it does not just give you a new life. You have to work for it.

It isn't a question of courage. The past two times when I have started a weight loss journey, I always took before photos. I made a conscious decision not to do it this time. I want to leave the morbidly obese person I was behind me and never to be looked at again. I don't want reminders of the pain and misery of obesity. I just want to focus on the journey. I will always know how I looked as the " fat guy." I don't need other people's validation to know that I am succeeding.

Just now, wade5901 said:

I really don’t have a goal I was stuck between 250 and 240 since December and was getting frustrated. I went back to measuring my food and started losing again losing weight is addictive so I would like to see how far I can go.

Good on you for correcting the course of action. I think it is entirely possible to get to where you want to be. At least we have to believe this or we never would've gotten this surgery.

Wax doesn't process very well in the human digestive system.

3 minutes ago, FluffyChix said:

Absolutely! I figure reach out to all the allied support people, cuz this is our one time where everyone's goal will be to get us active, lose weight, and improve our life and health. The more we can involve, the better: PT, RD, Psych, Surgeon, PCP, et al! They all have a vested interest in being part of a success/redemption story! (Or at least that's my working theory. LOL.)

I just sent an email to my PCP asking for a PT referral. That idea is/was a stroke of genius. I might as well do this in the healthiest and best possible way.

Just now, FluffyChix said:

You should totes ask your doc for a referral to PT. I'm sure they will accommodate you. That way your insurance will pay for some of the membership at the PT place and you have (usuall) a PhD helping formulate activity based on your personal situation. I highly recommend PT. I'm about to go back into mine--maybe as early as next week.

That is a solid idea! I'll reach out to my PCP for a referral for PT.

That's awesome! Congratulations on the weight loss! Are you at your goal or getting close to it?

Wow, @FluffyChix ! Your goal is really in sight. I am celebrating the small stuff, otherwise I would be in despair about how far I have to go. If I did not look at the little things, 133 pounds remaining would look impossibly far away. LOL!

11 hours ago, lex2287 said:

It has been a very long month for me! I have only seen a 1 lb loss in the last month.. my hair is falling out and I am taking in between 80-100+grams of Protein each day.. my caloric intake is around 800 and I am exercising 5-6 days a week, plus exceeding my 64oz of Water intake daily.. something has got to give soon... my reflux is finally starting to get under control, but that is the only positive thing!!! What am I doing wrong??! Called my surgeon and they told me I am right on track... frustrated.. I measured myself today and I have only lost 22inches total since my surgery 4.5 months ago.. anyone have any advice or go thru the same thing as I am experiencing right now?

Surgery date: 11/29/17

SW: 324

CW: 261

GW: happy & healthy (ideally 175-185)

See if you can talk to the registered dietitian from your program about where you're at. Show him or her your data and they can make recommendations. Your RD might even suggest it is time to eat more calories. Don't you wish weight loss is as simple as calories in being less than calories out?