January 21 - My Life Change

[DizzyLib 45]

Hi all you January Sleevers!!! I can't wait. A new year and a new me!!!

After my Dietitian's visit the other day I am starting to implement some new habits BEFORE my operation...

1) I have a 2 litre (68oz) Water jug on my kitchen bench and I'm "trying" to get closer to being able to drink all this in a day

2) I usually have 1tsp of sugar in my green tea, now I'm down to 1/2 tsp with the goal being none

3) I'm trying to get more aware when I get that 'full feeling' and stop eating

4) My chronic Plantar Fasciitis in both feet, means I cannot walk very far, but having a couple of short walks every day around the house and outside even if it does hurt. I will need to do alot more, but some weight is going to have to come off first

Good Luck Everyone...it will be here before we know it!

Edited November 22, 2014 by DizzyLizzie

[SuperDave 1,115]

Congrats on setting a date and getting ready with the changes! I was happy I made a lot of changes pre-op, so it wouldn't be such a huge adjustment. Best of luck with everything!

[Elode 8,093]

@ Sounds like your on the right track! Good luck in your journey!

[Miss Mac 6,261]

I had surgery years ago for plantar fascitis. Get some comfortable shoes that have a slight rise on the heel. This takes the pressure off of your heel and displaces it to the rest of your foot. Good luck with your bariatric surgery.

[shizwiz 197]

@ WOOT WOOT! January is coming up soon, eh? I am also trying to get into good habits before the D-date....so happy to see you are as well

The Water thing for me is pretty tough, too. I downloaded a Water reminder app on my phone and am astounded how often it wants me to drink water!!! I saw another user get a water bottle and mark it with how much to drink every hour--- I think I am going to do that. I got lazy and would take a sip every time it reminded me :/

[GingerDiane 34]

Hi all you January Sleevers!!! I can't wait. A new year and a new me!!!

After my Dietitian's visit the other day I am starting to implement some new habits BEFORE my operation...

1) I have a 2 litre (68oz) Water jug on my kitchen bench and I'm "trying" to get closer to being able to drink all this in a day

2) I usually have 1tsp of sugar in my green tea, now I'm down to 1/2 tsp with the goal being none

3) I'm trying to get more aware when I get that 'full feeling' and stop eating

4) My chronic Plantar Fasciitis in both feet, means I cannot walk very far, but having a couple of short walks every day around the house and outside even if it does hurt. I will need to do alot more, but some weight is going to have to come off first

Good Luck Everyone...it will be here before we know it!

..wooo youre sounding very prepared..I couldnt wait for January 1st to strike! My 28th January surgery...god I wish it was now! Ive waited so long for this. I see the dietician on 12th Jan on my pre op tests etc..thatll be when I go on the milk diet..for me its 4 weeks liquid diet. Some I see only have to do 2wks.

[GingerDiane 34]

..wooo youre sounding very prepared..I couldnt wait for January 1st to strike! My 28th January surgery...god I wish it was now! Ive waited so long for this. I see the dietician on 12th Jan on my pre op tests etc..thatll be when I go on the milk diet..for me its 4 weeks liquid diet. Some I see only have to do 2wks.

also I do empathise..I suffer with Plantar Faciitis..last year I had to have injections in my feet as they were so painful..people who hasnt experienced this..you cant even take one step..it IS excruciating! Then what happens...you become less mobile to zero.that equals weight gain!

[DJJoeyG 0]

Congrats to all!

My date was the 21st had to stay one day at the hospital cause that's how the Dr rolls. I walked around the ward for about 5 min. Got home and did three 5 min walks on the tredmill.