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Topic: RE: hmmmmm
WOO HOO! From a size 28 to a 14, that is half right?? You are doing awesome! Compare some before and after pics for more encouragement.
I think it's normal to feel down once in a while. Especially now. We are all starting to slow down and settle in here. It's scary, but I think it will keep going (we will keep losing) just a lot slower. Man that really bums me out, because it just dropped off so fast at first!
hang in there! kristen
Topic: RE: bad food choices!
I know the feeling.I work where i do not get a lunch break and find me eating more junk.
i guess its a life challenge!
god bless
Topic: RE: Anyone with a post surgery Dx of breast cancer and on chemo?
I don't have and don't know anyone with breast ca after WLS, but I do have a friend who developed a brain tumor. I'm not sure if it developed after surgery or if it was just FOUND after surgery. But at any rate, that kinda scared me. I had heard abut lowered immunity and higher risk of developing ca, etc.
I hope that you do great thru all of your treatment and that you can get back on with your life asap!
Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers, Kristen
Topic: RE: bad food choices!
I totally hear what you're saying!
for me it is just getting too easy to eat whatever I want. I think I'm not scared anymore because I know my limits. What a bummer that I can tolerate sweets, not tons, but some. To make matters worse, I started taking the depo provera shot about 4 months ago and I have been having "that time of the month" every day SINCE!! I can't wait til this crap wears OFF!!
Just lately I've been trying my hardest to increase my fiber intake which is supposed to make you feel fuller longer and not to mention it's good for you. So I've been doing more chili, fruits, veggies, etc. But EVERY DAY I eat a little something that I really shouldn't eat. But I feel that in small amounts it is OK to treat myself. Otherwise I am setting myself up for failure. It still scares me that I'll gain back all my weight one day. YIKES! It really really scares me! Plus now that we are further out, it is sloweing down big time, atleast for me, so I'm actually trying to work on it. Before it JUST HAPPENED! Now I need to focus a little better.
I say, don't beat yourself up for having a treat once in a while! You are human!
Take care, Kristen
Topic: bad food choices!
I have been really bad the last few days. Its right before my period and I feel like this monster has just taken over my body. At 8 months out I have been doing so good. I have always for the most part made good food choices but the last three days I have been out of control. It started Sunday night with a 1.25 oz bag of mini chips ahoy cookies. I ate the whole darn bag. Last night I ate 1/2 of an ice cream sandwhich (and not the low carb or low fat kind either!) Well, tonight when the handful of cheddar cheese popcorn didn't do it I grabbed a WHOLE ice cream sandwhich and ate that. Thankfully I experianced a bit of discomfort after eating it and dont believe I will eat another EVER but I am really scared. Boy, whoever said once an addict always an addict wasn't lying! Does anyone have any idea's for this time of month? (Besides wiring my mouth shut!) I need to get back on track. Thanks for listening to me cry. It was so much easier as a new post-op. The further out I get the harder it seems to make the better choices.
Kim in VA
11/17/03
307/171/150?
Topic: RE: Don't need to see surgeon anymore
wow gary. you have done wonderful this past year. I am surprised though that your surgeon doesn't want to see you any longer. I have to go to mine yearly, once I get to the point of going to yearly visits for the rest of my life.
Congrats on your rapid success.
Topic: Don't need to see surgeon anymore
I saw Dr. Overcash today. I am 8 months post-op and have lost 112 pounds. He said I am doing great and I do not need to see him again. I started at 300 and am now 191.5 on his scales. At home I am 184.5 undressed. Now I need to start looking at plastic surgery.
Topic: Anyone with a post surgery Dx of breast cancer and on chemo?
While celebrating my successful weight loss of 75% of my goal so far, i was dx with breast cancer and am now in chedmo therapy last 5 weeks....is there anyone out there who has had this happen to them also? Would love to coorespond with another WLS dealing with this.....so far it is going well for me and if I had not had the surgery I would not have felt the lump at any rate.......so WLS saved my life at this time....anyone else?
Thanks in advance......
Topic: RE: 8 month-What is your Typical Daily Menu??
Hi there!
I am just one week past 8 months...loss of 110 lbs with 40 to go.
My regular diet each day is pretty varied....and I eat meals with family, just less amounts of whatever they eat.....I lose about 4-8 lbs a month a present and don't really worry about it much. I should exercise more than i do also.....busy work life and distractions.
I do a Protein shake every morning with an additional 16 oz of tea vitamins
Lunch I eat protein and fruit or vegetables and then I eat out a lot also, Taco Bell, Wendy, KFC.......just order small amount and have left overs. I go out to dinner and share with my mom or my husband.....I eat the occasional treat also about 3 times a week.....so far has not interfered for me and I am NOT sensitive to sugar.....
It is hard if your family does not understand and not considerate of your needs, even a need to vent being annoyed is important! Try to be kind to yourself!
Rebecca
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