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That's great Barb! Wonderful to hear. You have been an inspiration to me since I met you! I can't wait to be NORMAL weight. I have never been average either, even at birth I was over 9 lbs! Congratulations on your achievement!
Elizabeth
on 7/15/13 9:42 am - Canada
I saw Dr Hardy today for my 1 year follows since my VSG. My BMI is now 24.5. Which makes my weight NOW NORMAL... I still can't believe it and still can't believe I am no longer considered overweight BUT Normal weight. This is the FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE I have EVER been a normal weight so it is hard to get my head around this. I still Feel Fat, but so many people have told me I am so small now...I don't see it unless I put pictures side by side. OR when I try on a pair of jeans I used to wear...then I can't believe that I was ever a size 24..I am now in a size 10. I don't EVER remember wearing a size 10. Even as a kid in junior school I was at least a size 16. I feel so much better...way less aches and pains and no longer on a meds., off the high blood pressure pills, high cholesterol pills and no longer have to use my sleep apnea machine. What a difference . I am half the size as I was 5 years ago..highest weight 250, too fat for surgery, now 135 and 24.5 BMI. I will be forever great full for this surgery BUT also for all the GREAT friends I made on this website., ND AT THE MEET AND GREETS..THANK YOU ALL FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT OVER THE PAST YEAR. BARB C.
referral April/2011 Weight 230 lbs.,orientation Nov 30/2011, surgeon Jan 4/2012, Psych Feb 2, Dietician March 15, physical Apr 12, Surgery VSG May 29/2012,
pre-op weight 180 lbs. ,
on 7/15/13 9:14 am - Canada
Barb C
referral April/2011 Weight 230 lbs.,orientation Nov 30/2011, surgeon Jan 4/2012, Psych Feb 2, Dietician March 15, physical Apr 12, Surgery VSG May 29/2012,
pre-op weight 180 lbs. ,
Once I have surgery count me in. Until surgery I am trying to not shop too much.
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That is good that they will do the WLS before the hip replacement. Any weight you lose before that will help. My husband had his right hip replaced 2 years ago and although it didn't solve all of his problems he definetely has less pain and more mobility than pre surgery. Would be nice if it was all done before winter, that way you don't have to worry about slipping.
Best of luck!
I picked up a small basic no frills Omron HJ-112 pedometer at London Drugs in Edmonton for $30. Its recommended by the Weight Wise Clinic and has very good reviews overall for being reliable. So far it seems to measure my steps accurately and only when I'm using it and not while sitting on the counter like my last one did.
I was told you can buy it for less at Costco but this was at the Edmonton Costco - I don't have a Costco membership so I don't know if they are available here.
A Fit Bit would be nice but this works.
Yes I'm doing well. I was able to persuade the team that I don't need another calorie uptake as I'm getting lots of protein in my diet. I swim and do strength training consistently, plus I don't drive so lots of walking. The team leader said I probably have a fast metabolism. (LOL - I'm pretty laid back so I don't think so)
I'm working to reduce fat and increase muscle mass. I feel stronger now. However the exercise specialist at the clinic advise me to watch out for overtraining.
As for my surgery date, I was told by my surgeon's secretary that the average wait time for surgery in Edmonton is 7-10 months after you sign your consent form.That would place my surgery somewhere between October and January. Its complicated by my needing hip replacement surgery so Edmonton wants to work that into the equation. Bariatric surgery will happen first but they are waiting for me to advise them of my hip surgery date and I don't see the hip surgeon until the end of August. Edmonton wants to give me enough time to recover from the bariatric surgery before my hip surgery. I don't mind the wait as it gives me more time to lose weight and add muscle. But I would like a definite timeline for everything.
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Hi Mike, I am finding the Craving Change interesting, makes you stop and think about why I am eating what I am.
I know I will get used to the increased calories I did do it before and lost weight. I think I just got used to eating smaller portions when I was having gall bladder issues and the weight was coming off but since I had surgery for that, I am stalled. Jillian is hoping to get things moving again which is fine by me. I just need to make sure I have a couple of snacks so I am not trying to cram all the calories into 3 meals. I also am not a big eater when it is hot.
Sounds like you are making alot of progress too. Do you know how long until you have surgery? What one are you having? You are in Edmonton or here? I go back to see the team in August so hoping for my referral then...
Karenerickson wrote:
"I am feeling a little frustrated right now as the dietician bumped me up to 16-1800 calories a day and I am finding it alot of food. She did say if I gained weight that it was her fault and it wouldn't effect my progress in the program. She is trying to get my metabolism primed for post surgery."
Karen I know how you feel about having your calories bumped up. My dietician did the same for me as the team thought I was losing weight too fast and were concerned that my metabolism would slow down or I would 'eat' my own muscles to get protein. It took some getting used too but now I have no problem with it and I'm again losing weight (was stalled for a month but I think it was more due to another health matter than the added calories)
I follow my team's recommendations and so far its working. Karen - how are you liking Craving Change? Do you find it useful?
Thanks, Mike
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