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Topic: RE: Does Your Tool Still Work???
I get sick sometimes but not all the time. I ate a candy bar the other night and it made me sick.. i know we need vits and calcium because we don't absorb them but we do absorb calories so we need to be careful about that.. I know I know more about it but i cant think straight right now.. i'm tired...
xoxo
IrishIze
on 12/16/06 12:41 pm - NJ
on 12/16/06 12:41 pm - NJ
Topic: Does Your Tool Still Work???
OK - I have to say that I have been testing the limits of my pouch (
), and I can't seem to find anything that makes me sick.
It used to be I couldn't eat Chinese rice, tuna or pork, but these days, I can eat anything and while I might feel a twinge, nothing seems to make me sick. That really frightens me.
I have another question. I know after the surgery we have malabsorption issues. Can anyone explain what this is? Does it help in weight loss or just mean we need to take special kinds of vitamins?
Hugs,
Nancy

IrishIze
on 12/16/06 12:36 pm - NJ
on 12/16/06 12:36 pm - NJ
Topic: RE: How is everyone doing????
Hi Karen,
I hear you about the stress levels. No matter how much I accomplish, there's always something to take it's place!
My resolutions are on paper already. I will exercise at least 30 minutes every day, and I will stay away from those 'trigger' foods and try to incorporate more fruits and veggies. I'm going to get back to my Walk Away the Pounds. I don't think I'll be getting up early to do them - it's too cold, but I will do them right after work. Also, my tap dancing classes resume in January...I'm really looking forward to that. I've also been working on my Cape Breton step dancing.
Hugs,
Nancy

IrishIze
on 12/16/06 12:32 pm - NJ
on 12/16/06 12:32 pm - NJ
Topic: RE: glad I am not alone
Hi Kimberly,
Yes, I am afraid too. I am at the point where I can eat anything, and the amount of food I can eat is pretty scary. I have also gotten away from exercise, so last week I decided I will NOT go back to where I was. I'm enjoying my freedom too much - freedom to move without pain or being out of breath, freedom to buy clothes in 'regular' size, freedom to look at myself in the mirror and not hate myself. I refuse to go back there. All it takes is for me to say NO to myself when I get the impulse to eat the wrong foods or snack. All it takes is 30-60 minutes a day of exercise - not only to keep my shape, but to keep my good health. When I was exercising regularly, my blood pressure was the best it's ever been - and that's without meds. The last two times I've checked, the BP is creeping up there and I know it's because I haven't been exercising. We owe it to ourselves to be good to our bodies. When I'm doing the right thing, I feel so much better about myself.
We have a fantastic support group here. I am planning on continuing to exercise and watch what I'm eating. It's a tough time of year, but hey, we're worth it!
Hugs,
Nancy
on my W.
on 12/16/06 12:23 am - Canada
on 12/16/06 12:23 am - Canada
Topic: How is everyone doing????
Happy weekend to all!
How is everyone doing? I am finally finished all the holiday shopping and wrapping and the stress level has gone way down. There are so many extras this month. Hope all are having a great week. It is about time to put some New Years Resolutions on paper folks....mine will be exercie....I am inspired by how well some of you incorporate it into your life...I have no excuse....treadmill is right in my bedroom with a tv in front of it.....exercise ball too....no excuse and I think I would feel better......Hugs to all.....let's all squeeze in some rest this week for ourselves...maybe it will only be one hour of quiet time but we all need it...I sure do......shopping and Christmas and wrapping and bank statements and parties and socials...and ....and....is so draining....Hugs...
Karen
299- 157 - 149
Topic: RE: glad I am not alone
Hi Kimberly,
Welcome to the board. You are not alone, I am definitely afraid of gaining the weight back.
Some days are good, some days not. But I think the best thing is to be aware of what you are doing and monitor yourself regularly. Which is what we try do do now on a weekly basis here on the board.
If you haven't already try to get into a good exercie program. I just recently started one myself and I feel so great. I wish I had started the program sooner into my journey.
Come and see us whenever you need to chat or blow off steam.
Take Care and Visit Often
Teah
Topic: glad I am not alone
I had my surgery July 5, 2005
I am glad that I am not alone with the fear of gaining all my weight back.
I know I need to work harder now and I find it hard to do so.
If anyone has any words of encouragement or tips help me out please.
Kimberly
Topic: RE: MTL Week of 12/11
Hi Karen,
Thanks for all the positive energy you are sending our way. Our board does have lots of exciting things going.
I feel the same, that 2007 will be a year of exciting and wonderful discoveries for all of us, I can't wait.
Don't worry about the one bad day you had, the good thing is that you got back on the program.
Happy Holidays,
Teah
on my W.
on 12/12/06 5:27 am - Canada
on 12/12/06 5:27 am - Canada
Topic: RE: MTL Week of 12/11
Wow...we do have an exciting board.....awaiting pregnancies...new men.....travel.....lots of wonderful things in everyone's life and I bet 2007 is the year for many of these things to come to fruition......we have come so far and we are all so close to our goals......we will reach them together...I just feel it....I like that there are a few more posts to the board lately...we need to keep it going with good news...bad news...or no news at all.......just post and I will try and do the same..
On a different note....I broke right down and got off the plan last night and had french fries of all things.....the pain was so bad....and it lasted almost 90 minutes....I know better but I didn't feel the discomfort until I had put quite a few in.....back on program today......oh...yes I topped it off with a piece of homemade fudge too.....what was I thinking.......anyway...hugs to all...
Karen
299 - 156- 149 for the new year I hope.
Topic: RE: MTL Week of 12/11
Hey Denise,
AHAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On the weight, attention, on the special guy and the marriage proposal!!!!!!! Its good to hear from you and to know that things are going good. You should be very proud of yourself, we've all come a very long way!!! Things are so exicting for you now, I'm ecstatic for you.
Yes, please do check in more often with us, we miss you tons! If we don't "see" you again before the holidays are over, Happy Christmas and Merry New Year!
XXXOOO
Teah
