pilotlisa2008

So glad this is up here. I have been having a few bad days, and they are nothing like a pre op bad day would have been but I may eat an extra snack or small meal once or twice a day and my gym membership has lapsed. I knew it would. I have a habit of being gung-ho on health kicks and giving up a few months in. So no big shock there. But I can't remember where I heard it but I read some where " if we were any good at being on a diet and working out we wouldn't have need surgery" I love this phrase and think of it often. I also take comfort that I would have to work really hard to actually gain weight. I think not stressing and obsessing is helpfull in loosing. I do make an effort but there are days when stress and myself get the better of me. I have made some choices I have been able to stay with like no soda. If it really is a learning process I must be a slow learner, But I am learning and that's something.

I've stopped weighing myself, and I used to say either in my head or out loud I'm fat. I still might say it but it passes, it used to be followed by a trip to the fridge for comfort eating. I might say it and move on , I have to remind myself that I'm working on it but the negative feelings pass. I used to obsess about it and feel hopeless, that is a big difference. I have to look at my real issues and not hide behind weight so much. As for my husband he is the same as he ever was, I was heavy in highschool and when we married so no big deal there. My mom is constantly telling me how great I look but I only see small changes. She and I and my entire family have weight issues. The only thing that buggs me a little is the way I want to make even healthy-er choices but I can't change the world around me ie.. people I dine with, and also to be honest I still have bad days when I just need a candy bar. But I'm working on it and it will pass I don't have to binge, in fact it's impossible to truly binge like I used to.

My I get personal? My doc warned me I might all of a sudden get my period back, and start ovulating. I am slightly concerned. I can go for up to 6 mos with out. Which is no big, as I am not planning starting a family right this second. Funny though thats how I got the diagnosis, I was a dumb 19 year old newly wed who was trying and after three years no results DR said PCOS. I have been off the pill happily for nearly 9 years. sorry long story to bascily ask has the sudden return of a period or an acidential pregnancy happened to any one out there? Especialy if there was no way the PCOS would have allowed this pre op ? Just curious, We would love a munchkin in about five to ten years, so I would hold out hope for that, just not tomorow. Thanks

It must be working I am now down 23 lbs and I am getting more flexible. I don't know if I'll go tonight I have a misrable runny nose. I am good just to sitin a chair and breath. Not up for any wacy crow pose or sun salutations. I'll have to go next time.

It is hard not to compair my 23Lbs with someone elses 35 or 40. I don't mean that to be snotty, I realy am happy for those of you who are seeing it all fly off. Meanwhile , I am thinking about another fill, but I thought I might wait a while. Any way how do you know if you need another fill? is there a check list?

My loss has been slow and I am in a struggle too. I lost about 20 lbs but 12 was on the pre op liquid diet. I think the DR should be more understanding. For peets sake! What sort of way is this to inspire you. I was banded 8/05/09 and also had my first fill twoweeks agoe. I go to the gym every other day, but I find I eat five small meals a day. I am attempting to get serious with my food journal, yesterday I actualy wrote down every thing like I am supposed to, I was shocked to see I had only eaten 1100 cal. I thought I was pigging out. Some days are better than others. The best thing I can say is my weight has finaly stopped creeping up like it was constantly doing pre op. I sometimes think " man how did I wind up this way" like I wasn't a party to it. We all know that isn't true. I caused this issue, and now I have to work on fixing it. Sorry tangent city. I would encourage you to not give up and if your Doc is realy a jerk, I'd concider continueing your post op care with a different one. It never hurts to make a few phone calls and see who's available for a consultation. Good luck.

Yoga anyone ? I went tonight and I am a little soar in my arms but feeling pretty good. I had tried yoga several times in the past but didn’t stick with it. After a mis-weighing incident I decided to give it another shot. I know I need to work hard and do my part too. What happened was; I had a little set back… I was accidentally weighing myself ten lbs lighter. I feel like a bone head I thought I had lost thirty, turns out to be twenty. Still ok, so I decided to up the ante on exercise. I have been swimming twice a week for two weeks, I am thinking I should add yoga one or two times a week. The teacher tonight was really cool. There was even one other lady a little bigger than me so we hung out in the back of the class. It was nice that there were people of all ages and fitness levels, so you just do the modifications that work best for you. I was interested to hear about others who are just starting or maybe a full fledged yogi. Any struggles, victories, mastered a new pose? surg date 08/05/09

We now drink Iced Tea with Splenda or the Kroger sub. I don't even miss it any more

I am getting results. I have now lost 30lbs since the begining of my journy. I had to buy new pants and I took in four of my shirts to fit now 2-3 inches. I can really tell around the neck area. I am now an advocate of the free style/ doggy paddle lap swim. I feel it in my arms, and once in my fingers? I do get breathless and the heart rate goes up too. That sounds goofy but it's true. I especialy love how I don't sweet and it is alot nicer on the knees. I think I am finaly at a point that I want to try some of the classes. I uesd to take lessons and was briefly on the swim team as a kid during middle school. I feel like I have forgotten everything about techneique. I know I am getting results but It may be fun to have support of new friends and aprofessional teacher. The aerobics could be fun too. If nothing else I can have fun all by myself just swimming laps. BTW thanks Thin10 for the livestrong.com site/ myplate.com very helpfull. Surg date 08/05/2009

:blink:LOL I once heard them referd to as prosti-tots. I was out looking for a cute baby gift int the kids clothes dept at walmart I actualy saw a pair of sequined hot pink string bikini underpants and training bra (for a boobless child)! Holy moly! I just wanted a little frilly dress or blanket witha duck on the hat. I do remember wanting an off the shoulder shirt or the ocasional mini skirt that was to short (1980's) Thank heavens my mom knew when to say no or put a leaotard on under my " outfits"

LOL I probably got the Cal count wrong. Any how I went to the gym and walked .75 miles and then swam 10 laps in the olympic pool. No Idea how much the numbers for today were butI'm going to keep at it. I realy do feel tired. I cant' be to hard on my self though because I am still a large lady, and I havn't exercized in a very long time.There was only one person who openly stared at me, it realy was rude. I just kept doing my thing and told my self he's just an #$% and he must have no manners. Every one else was realy nice and over half seniors just puttering. I am pretty proud that I got up and did something. It' s a big step for me, I have to work not to be a shut in. I just have to continue with my baby steps. Start 293 pre op 280 now 266.5

Hi all. Has anyone ever seen that show “you are what you eat” with Jillian Mkeath on the BBC ? Well I was watching it last night and she had this large man in a lap pool and was telling us all at home that swimming burns 550 cal per half hour! I was wondering if any of you are on a swimming program? I love to swim and plan to go today. If this is true I should be fit in no time. Has anyone out there had any success with this or Water aerobics?

I had my first fill on sat I am suppsed to be graduly moving on to solid food, but I'm a little hesitant. 1. I hate to vomit. 2. I lost 13lb pre op and 12 post op all on liquid. 3. less cooking. I did heat up some instant grits last night and I'm able to eat only a pack and a half and be full! pretty cool to be full like that. 293lb to start 280 day of surg @ 270 now

I am a full time student working tward my comercial pilots license and 2 bachelors degrees. I just had mine done between semesters, we had 2 weeks off. I realy only needed one week to jump back in full force. You can do what ever you want! just have realistic expectations. The band was right for me, for recovery time, less pain, slower loss to get used to the changes phiscily and mentaly, and the price. But I agree with saffi255 your school schedule can be changed or take a lighter load if you have to, you'll be a batter nurse if you have it done now. You will have to spend a lot of time on your feet and I can tell you now that as an EMT some things like CPR or pushing gurneys can be pretty phisical stuff, a few pounds lighter might make life a little less stressfull. Good luck

That's funny because I would say I am a liberal republican. It would be nice it the in the middle were more respected. I can never agree entirely with one or the other, however I am irate about cirten current events. Any one going to DC for the 9/12 march?