Meliwriter
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So did you wind up getting another fill. I have an appt on Tuesday. I'm nervous because I wanted to be in the 270s and I'm not but oh well. I don't think I have gained any since the last time I was there!
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Just checking in! How is the winter treating you. I find it is always harder because I want hearty meals and I hate going outside in the cold. I think if I move somewhere warm I'd drop an extra 20 lbs!
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Hey sunshine! How's it going. I love your pic, it makes me think of warmer days now that I am snowed in. Anyway, just wanted to check in and see how things were going. Any progress with the new date?
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Valentine Day Challenge?
Meliwriter replied to LollyMoe's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Ugh. No loss again. That is two weeks with no movement. I feel like my body and I are in a war over shedding the fat and so far I am losing. I really, really, really, hate plateaus. -
SassyB, Big Hugs! We have all been there. Another bandster reminded me that we are not failures. Failing is when you give up. When you make that decision to stop trying. This is a marathon not a sprint. It is a lifelong change that we have to embrace. True some people get there faster than us. Some people also win the lottery. Some people have never been fat a day in their life and never stepped foot in the gym. When I think about things like that it makes me angry. Why is this my burden to bear? What did I do to deserve this? But I realized that anger doesn't get me anywhere. I can't control other people, I can't change the cards they were dealt. I can only work with what I have and pray that God will do the rest. You took a big risk getting the surgery in an effort to change your life. Embrace the journey! Don't be afraid to ask for help. Celebrate the little stuff. And remember you aren't alone. Talking with folks on the board has been a life saver for me. Because you all get it. You understand what I am going through and I know that despite what family, friends, or co-workers think or say I am making progress. I have a safe place to share my fears and challenges and celebrate my successes with others who really get it! So set a goal for this week. It might be on the scale. It might be to follow the food rules. It might be to add in a daily walk. If the week seems too much focus on the day. What can I do today to make a difference? And just like you would with a five year old, reward yourself for meeting that daily goal...just not with food.
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I did it! I forced myself to call my surgeon and get over my own fear of being embarrassed by my slow weight loss and go in for an appointment. I've been using this silly rule that I have to make so much progress before I go in and get another fill and I realized that I had to let go of that because I have not been able to really find my sweet spot yet and let the tool work as it should. So I will get another fill and I am also going to speak with the nutritionist! The big day is 2/10 so i'll spend the next few weeks really tracking everything I do! Thanks for your thoughts and encouragement!
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Valentine Day Challenge?
Meliwriter replied to LollyMoe's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Ugh. Didn't lose anything this week. Kind of bummed but didn't really expect to lose with all the travel and plane rides. It's frustrating though. I worked out three of the four days I was gone. I didn't eat crappy food. I guess it could have been worse, I could have gained! Just going to be super strict with calories and protein this week. -
Central Ohio Get Together - February 13, 2010
Meliwriter replied to SpecialK's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Yep, I sure do. I have had it for about two or three months now. I like it but it took me a little while to get the targets right. I don't upload my food into their journal either I use an app on my iphone to track daily calories and just enter the total at the end of the day. Much easier. I'll have to check out the Daily Plate, several folks have recommended and my little sis was looking for something online to use. -
Central Ohio Get Together - February 13, 2010
Meliwriter replied to SpecialK's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Oh Yay! I have something similar to the body bugg and I'd love to compare. I haven't found anyone else that uses them yet. Melissa -
I'm 5'4 and my ideal weight is 120-130 lbs according to all the charts and formulas I have seen. I didn't make that my actual goal because I can't seem to wrap my head around being that tiny. But I may set a second goal once i get to the 100s. I would go ahead and get a fill talk to your doctor and they will work with you to make sure you don't get too much. If you have lost that much without any fill you may only need a small amount to push you to your goal.
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Valentine Day Challenge?
Meliwriter replied to LollyMoe's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
WooHoo. Down four pounds this week. Only 9 more to hit my goal. Fingers crossed. -
Hey my slow loser friend! You are looking great and keep up the hard work! I am nearing my 50lb down mark and very excited. Although I started a lot farther out then you. Can't wait to see more of your progress.
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Hey my slow loser pal! Just wanted to say keep smiling and you are doing great! You just have to take it one day at a time.
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I agree, the cold has definitely put a cramp on my style. I got the wii fit for Christmas so now I have no excuse even if there's a blizzard. Unless of course the power goes out.
I did find a support group locally and am excited to start attending monthly meetings with them. I have still been stuck on my plateau as well but have refused to get a fill because I know that the fill is not the issue. I realize now that when I couldn't eat and actually had restriction I freaked out a little and was always testing the band because I didn't know what else to do besides eat. I'm working on those demons now. Have you considered seeing a therapist. A few ladies told me that really helps as well. -
Hey there! It looks like 29 has been good to you. I saw your progress pictures and you look great. How much have you lost so far? I've been stuck at around 40-45lbs lost for the last few months but the new year has brought with it a new conviction to get past this plateau!
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Drinking water is probably only the one rule I follow unconditionally every day. It is a habit I picked up from dance team ten years ago and has stuck ever since. I carry a bottle with me at all times.
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Hey J.
I think you did the right thing. You really have to be ready for the surgery and be able to wrap your head around all of the changes that are going to take place. I desperately wanted the surgery and once I jumped through all the hoops my insurance set things went very fast. Now looking back I realize I should have had some more support during those first few months to understand the mental stuff going along with the eating. It really started to sabotage my weightloss but I am back on track now! Keep posting on the board and trust yourself. Just don't let fear get the best of you.
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I couldn't not say hi to a twilight lover! Just wanted to say you are doing great with your weight loss! It's very inspiring to watch. I've been a slow loser but being on the boards has helped me refocus for 2010. Good luck!
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Just wanted to say congrats on your weight loss. You are looking fabulous. I have been a very slow loser but talking with folks like you who have been so successful keeps me motivated to keep trying. I see you work out a lot. So do I. Do you find it accelerates your weight loss or just causes you to be eat more? Do you take in more protein to accommodate?
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Hey there girl! Just wanted to see how you were doing? How did the holidays treat you. Have you made any traction on your weight loss?
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I actually don't watch for the weigh-in or elimination. Sure it's nice to see someone drop 10lbs in a week, but it ain't gonna happen on my scale nor does anyone really encourage it. Even the BL Game and products stress the 2-3lbs a week rule. Do as I say not as I do... I think the show is long but I DVR it so I can cut out commercials and skip the drama of the weigh-in and elimination. What I love is actually watching the contestants face their fears...seeing Bob and Jillian help them rebuild their self esteem. For me on my journey the biggest challenge was adjusting my mental game and wrapping my head around this new me. Watching others do that and hearing them say the words that could have come straight from my mouth is inspiring and why I continue to watch it each season. Oh and I do cardio during the first hour and take breaks during commercials for Water....I like your idea about the workouts during the break!
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Hey JenPen! I went to OSU, had Dr. Needleman and he was great. I had my surgery almost a year ago. I have been a very slow loser, but partly because I haven't hit my sweet spot with my fills and partly because I had a lot of issues to deal with in terms of head hunger when I first started. I am in a much better place now than I was a year ago and excited to keep losing the weight! Even though I haven't lost as quickly as others, I don't regret my decision at all! When I went to OSU I was the only one in my class getting the lap-band. That was the only thing I didn't like and part of the reason I turn to these boards. I felt like not everyone could address my specific concerns. I know some centers have different protocol pre and post op for lapband patients (like liquid diets) and I do wonder if my weight loss would have been more steady if I had chosen a center that does more lapband surgeries. But there aren't too many around here. I did consider Dr. Curry but wasn't willing to make the drive. Just a note: I was so sore after the surgery I don't know how anyone travels after the surgery. It was very uncomfortable the first few days to even be in the car with all that jarring. Anyway, rambling. Good luck! My cousin is a nurse in the OSU recovery wing for WLS patients and I must admit the nurses were fantastic! :thumbup: Looking forward to meeting you at Polaris if you can make it. I am definitely going to try and come! Meli
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Thanks all! I am going to make an appointment with my Dr. and maybe the nutritionist. I've been more focused over the last week about actually tracking my foods and measuring them out. I was doing it for so long that I got comfortable eye balling things, but I think over time my portions may have gotten larger than they should be. The focus on those two things has helped me feel more confident about what is going into my body. Also over the holidays I may have been snacking more than usual. Those Cookies definitely add up quickly. I found that I have to physically stop and ask myself if I am really hungry? Could I actually be thirsty? Could it be head hunger (which I think a lot of the snacking is a result of that). I'm finding that when I focus on those things my calorie intake stays in the right range but it is a lot of work!
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I had my surgery on January 22nd 2009. I have been a slow loser, but I have lost 45lbs going from my high of 330 to where I am now 285. I've been stuck here for a while and hoping that being more active on the boards will keep me motivated to push forward. I'm 29 years old and I'd love to chat with more folks my age who had the surgery. I know you're out there!
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Hey There! You might be struggling a little because of nerves. I know I was very nervous the weeks before my surgery and started to really question the idea of putting a foreign object inside of me. The reality is that this is no way as invasive as it could be. I knew that it wasn't permanently damaging my stomach and that heaven forbid if in ten or twenty years I need to have it removed I can. I am nearing my one year anniversary and have been a very slow loser (not for a lack of trying) but because I realized I had a whole bunch of other stuff to deal with as well. Mentally I am in a much better position now than I was a year ago (and I thought I was good then). My relationship with food and my body has improved. I know that eating well and working out is how I love my body. I know that I am worth the time and energy and effort that I spend on myself. I know that in taking care of myself I am better able to take care of those around me. I do yoga and meditation and feel closer to being wholly healthy than I ever have in my life. There is nothing wrong with using a tool that will enable you to find that balance. Embrace it and get excited about discovering the new you!