Question:
1-22-03, WLS good success, the rest is up to me
My highest weight was just over 300#. i am now hovering at about 190#. I find myself needing to get re-energized, especially with the holidays approaching. really want to lose another 20 lbs. i am pleased with my success, but I know the reat is up to me. any help would be great. thanks!! — HOTSALLY29 (posted on November 2, 2004)
November 2, 2004
I don't know if I have any helpful advice, but your attitude is surely in
the right place! I checked your profile, but it doesn't say if you
exercise or not. Do you still work in the restaurant? If not, try to
start moving a bit, Walking is excellent for starters, and training with
free weights. Body For Life, which I do, is also wonderful. Anything you
can do is better than nothing. I started at 11 months out, and it really
kickstarted my loss and reshaped my body. Best of luck! J
— Jeanie
November 2, 2004
Sally-- we're nearly twins! I had my lap RNY on 2-10-03, started at 313,
now at 180 but I've slacked on just about everything and I'm concentrating
on getting back on track, too. Since I have mid-terms this week, I'm
concentrating on the little things: getting more water and taking all of my
vits. What "little things" can you start with this week so that
you don't become overwhelmed and frustrated? I've also found that it helps
if I start to track my food intake. Best of luck and feel free to email me
privately.
— lizinPA
November 2, 2004
What a great post and great responses. I'm a veteran of 2/7/04. Highest
weight was 276, last pre-op weight was 248, lowest post-op was 280. By
letting everything go - and going back into my "I'll start on Monday,
better eat it all now, what a jerk" diet mentality I got back to 211.
My last weight last week was 200 - yeah! The best thing I did to start out
again was to forgive myself. These last 2 1/2 weeks I've eaten much better
(including forcing myself to eat when I need to by the clock and by my
pouch), watched a lot of little things like Beth suggested, and am working
to increase my activity. Yes, we can stop before goal, even gain all our
weight back, but it's different now - I doubt that I would have lost 11 lbs
in 2 weeks before and I know that I wouldn't have "only" gained
back 31 lbs. (But gosh I shudder when I type that.) I'm not taking
anything for granted, but even if I do have a pint of ice cream I know I
can re-start healthy eating RIGHT AWAY!!! And it does help to get full
faster - grazing is more work! LOL!
Best of luck to you - and to all of us struggling with this long-term
(which I guess, at goal, trying to get to goal, or fixing a re-gain, is ALL
of us). Bette
— [Deactivated Member]
November 2, 2004
I love your attitude, Sally. My highest weight was 297, and I got down to
about 190, then to 170 after plastic surgery this summer. (I had RNY on
4/1/03.) Due to a few things in my personal life, followed up with my car
getting totaled (I loved that car!--but fortunately no serious injuries for
anybody), I allowed myself to get off track with snacking and skipping
exercise, and gained back 9 pounds. I got back onto exercise this week,
and have lost 2.5 pounds in the past three days. I'm trying to work on the
grazing now (that stress-eating just doesn't go away). I put a piece of
gum in my mouth just now instead of a piece of candy. I had a cup of hot
tea this morning when I wanted to eat something. Those are small things,
but the exercise alone has made a big difference. I know that I must make
that a routine part of my life, and I must always learn to deal with
grazing when under stress. I would suggest working on one thing at a time
whether that's exercise or food choices or grazing or liquids, and build
from there. At least for me, motivation is 80% of it, and it sounds like
you're motivated. Best wishes.
— Vespa R.
November 2, 2004
CORRECTION: Make that surgery date 2/7/03! These Senior Moments seem to
be more frequent! (Do they burn up any calories I wonder?) Bette
— [Deactivated Member]
November 2, 2004
I life is based on the KISS method--keep it simple silly!!It's impossible
to change all things at one time. Do a change and add one each week. Keep
track of what you eat and drink for a week. Then increase fluids or
decrease food as indicated. Next week set an exercise program that you will
do--doesn't help one bit to plan on doing 2 hrs of aerobics a ay if you
know that's not going to happen. A little walking every day and increase
weekly will do much more than "planning a big routine". This
method has been good for me when I've gotten off track. Open RNY 11-12-02.
Down from 350 to 125 and holding.Start with little changes and watch for
big results from your consistent efforts.
— dianne E.
November 3, 2004
I'm glad to see you are trying to get this under control now. You also
have the right attitude. It is up to you. Unfortunately, some don't take
full advantage of the first year and end up 2 or 3 years out wondering how
to get it under control. I read a lot of profiles before I underwent
surgery and listened to my doctor when he said I had to exercise and follow
his plan. I decided I didn't want to "wake up" a year out and
have to try to figure out how to "fix" things. This was my own
personal choice. I worked extremely hard with the exercise and have
followed "the plan" to the letter. I have never stretched my
pouch so I am still pretty much eating immediate post op amounts. You
still have your tool and it will work for you if you put it to work. Go
back and start over. It won't be easy but I know you can do this. Please
take control now before you have to start back at your beginning weight.
There are ways to reset your dump o meter. Leave all refined sugar alone
for 2 to 4 weeks. Stay away from carbs. Focus on protein first, then your
veggies. Drink only non calorie liquids (water, water and more water) I
promise you that you will be successful if you follow these rules. Good
luck and God Bless.
— sgibson71
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