Lori K.
July 1, 2012: Operation lose re-gain, lower my cholesterol
Jul 01, 2012
Well, my lowest weight since RNY on Oct 13, 2009, was 166 lbs, reached last spring, 2011. Stayed around 172 lbs until christmas 2011, gained to 180, and this past 6 weeks have been fighting the 180's. And, today, July 1, 2012 I saw 191!!! I am in a panick, because everyday, as before RNY, I fail to not compulsively overeat! A lot of stress eating due to my work, and my supervisor, but I also have not been exercising at all. reached 166 (for a few days), without any exercise.I went for my 2 year post-op, was actually 2 1/2 years, on June 22, 2012. My cholesterol was up from 150 within 6 mos after RNY, back up to 233!!! My main protein source is my nightly protein drink with click mocha espresso. My worst habits are eating dry eggo waffles, or waffles with about a tablespoon of peanut butter and sugar sprinkled, but also, my ex-husband who shares my home to help with our teenage girls, always purchases 6-8pkg of butterfingers or babyruths, and if I get into the freezer, I absolutely have no control/willpower, and those things don't cause dumping syndrome anymore. I find very few things make me full now. The other bad habit I have returned to is drinking approx 4-6 diet vanilla cokes per day. Recent research has pointed out that just 1 regular or diet soda per day, can increase your risk of stroke by 16%. Also, diet soda somehow make you crave carbohydrates.
So, my plan, starting today, July 1, 2012, is to walk or other exercise for at least 30 minutes per day. This is just a fact of life, and not too much to ask for increased physical and mental health. I will walk the dog or jump on the mini-trampoline/re-bounder. Also, to keep calories at 800-1200 per day, as per my bariatric nutritionist. Also, back to basics or not drinking 15 mins before, or for 30 minutes after eating a meal. Protein first, increase fiber, 64+ oz of water daily, and no more diet soda, unless I am out to eat, once in a blue moon.
I have a follow up for low B12, and weight with my bariatric surgeon again in august, and then we will recheck by cholesterol at my 3 year post op in October. I weighed 188 at the surgeons office on June 22, 2012.
Wish me luck!!!
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About Me
Spokane, WA
Location
31.1
BMI
Surgery
10/13/2009
Surgery Date
Nov 04, 2008
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