Trying to see how this will work out for me.  Read some ones post on OH that they eat every 3 hours.  I used to try to do that and decided to try it again. 

Today is day 2.  i have not even thought about food really and Im eating the right foods so i've been pretty full and haven't had cravings.  YAYYYYY!

Bootcamp tomorrow morning, skating in the afternoon and going to a celebration tomorrow night.  Oh, I better rest up....my weekend is just about gone before it gets started.

have a GREAT weekend.

Today I feel absolutely GREAT!  Found out yesterday that I will have a full TT on 12/20 (early xmas present to myself).  As my friend Nikki said, xmas gift and a new start to the new year.

I am excited to say the least.  I've looked into and dreamed of a TT since well before I knew what RNY was.  I have a very overlapped tummy due to weight, c-sections and a hysterectomy.  I feel guilty at times for having to spend this kind of $$ out of pocket, but have had many conversations with myself, validating the fact that I work hard, take care of my family and others and wha'ts wrong with taking care of me sometimes. 

I'm sure I will have questions up until the day they roll me into surgery, but that's natural for me and doesn't take away the excitement.

If you have any 'post op' TT instructions you'd like to share, please feel free.

As far weight, exercise, food, etc:

My weight is pretty stable, although I'd REALLY like to hit my overall goal weight of 135, but with the tummy gone, I think I'll be good at 150 for the rest of my life.

I've been super busy at work and school, so haven't made time for consistent exercise .  I DO take a bootcamp on Saturday's and try to get out to roller skate as well; but I COULD DO MORE.  i think I will begin my Les Mills workout again as I head towards 12/20....we shall see.

I still struggle with food, choices and sweets BUT, my pouch is still in tact after almost 5 years AND I still dump thank God; although it's not as severe as it once was.  I still get full very easy and IF I am eating the right things; i stay full for a while. 

I hope you are encouraged today in knowing that we are human and will not always make the right choices for ourselves; but if we acknowledge the choices we DO make and not beat ourselves up over them; we are bound to be OK. 

So long and Happy day before Friday.

P.E.A.C.E

Had an amazing working out in a 4 week Boot Camp.  EVERY muscle I have is awake and aching.  No pain, no gain right?

A beautiful Saturday and Im home working and doing homework; but I can't complain.

Thinking more bout a tummy tuck at the beginning of the year.  My clothes fit good; but still that c-section x3 stomach that hangs and for me, I can see it through my clothes.  have you had a tummy tuck?  if so, can you share information with me i.e. experience/concern/advice/etc.  As well, if you're in Northern California, recommendation to a doctor.  I realize this is OUT OF POCKET and not covered under insurance .

I am not interested in any other plastic surgery, such as a butt lift or breast lift...they are not what I would call perfect; but I don't really have issue with them....just the stomach.

Here's to a GREAT Weekend.

Good morning all.

It's tough trying to get back into the swing of OH and connecting with all those that I was once communicating with often as well as be an encouragement for those new to OH.

I can remember that being on OH helped me to stay committed to myself because i found myself encouraging others, which encouraged me.

Early this year I had a big weight gain; the biggest that I've had all year. I couldn't believe I had not only gotten to, but had surpassed  my OH SH** number.  I got back into a eating, workout and self discipline routine, reached out to my partner in Crime  for encouragement (Nikki) and now find myself back to below my initial goal of 150 (today I'm 145) and just 10 lbs shy of my overall goal of 135.

I must say THIS AINT BEEN EASY by any stretch of the imagination but know I am capable of achieving my overall goal and MAINTAINING that goal.....I just have to commit to  myself first and be consistent.

What I've been doing lately is a small bootcamp, which is tough but worth it, roller skating and still walking.  i want to get back into my Les Mills weight lifting routine, but there are just not enough hours in a day.  I think when boot camp is over in 3 weeks and school is over in 4 weeks, I will be able to breath again and make room for my weight lifting.

I must say, life is grand....I can't complain because I am so far from that 234 lb person I was almost 5 years ago.  that person had difficulty climbing her stairs, had sleep apnea and high blood pressure.  the person today has run in many races, one being a 1/2 marathon, the pouch is still in tact and working (even tho i can eat more today than i could a year or two ago), I still dump thank God.

I hope you all reach back out to me because I NEED YOU.  I need to be reminded that we are all in the same struggle, stumbling over the same obsticles and trying to achieve the same goal.

WHEW!  Feel like I got a load off my chest

You all take care and be blessed.

P.E.A.C.E

harriet

Hey y'all.  How is everyone?  if you're out beyond a few years, Im sure you realize this wasn't the 'easy way out" some may think

i am almost 5 years out and can say i am not where I want to be; but thank God I'm far from where I was.

I hope you all are encouraged and doing well. 

Have missed you all.