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Topic: RE: October Exercise Challenge week 3
Well, now that I have my new Wii w/Wii Fit Plus I should be burning through the minutes, I'm psyched about that. I've got 320 for last week.
Topic: RE: OT - Just need to vent and get it out
Sookie,
I am so sorry....It does not seem to end! I hate it when they do that, give you a diagnosis with absolutely no information at all. Remember, what you find on the internet is not always accurate, and you may be only seeing the worse part of it. Who are you seeing for a neurosurgeon? Remember, different people react differently to treatments, and what may be bad for one is amazing for another.
You are one of the strongest people I know. You hang in there, and I am on your shoulder today, like you were on mine yesterday!!! You are right, you make all the decisions as to what goes in your mouth, and right now, you are making absolutely wonderful decisions!!!
Keep taking those walks every time you want something to eat....AND DITCH THE WHOOPIE PIES!!!!!
I am so sorry....It does not seem to end! I hate it when they do that, give you a diagnosis with absolutely no information at all. Remember, what you find on the internet is not always accurate, and you may be only seeing the worse part of it. Who are you seeing for a neurosurgeon? Remember, different people react differently to treatments, and what may be bad for one is amazing for another.
You are one of the strongest people I know. You hang in there, and I am on your shoulder today, like you were on mine yesterday!!! You are right, you make all the decisions as to what goes in your mouth, and right now, you are making absolutely wonderful decisions!!!
Keep taking those walks every time you want something to eat....AND DITCH THE WHOOPIE PIES!!!!!
Topic: RE: I DID IT!!!!!
Hey Sookie,
Do NOT discount what you just did!!!! It is amazing. I know some really thin people who could not have done what you did. Give yourself a huge pat on the back, and keep going for it!!!
Do NOT discount what you just did!!!! It is amazing. I know some really thin people who could not have done what you did. Give yourself a huge pat on the back, and keep going for it!!!
Topic: RE: Questioning my decision and timing of surgery
Hi There....
Welcome to the NH Board...you will love it here. We are all here for each other, and yes, sometimes to get that kick in the butt we need so badly!
Sookie is right on. I know that every one of us would tell you all the same things she did. You started this journey for a reason. No matter how long, or how quickly it took you to get this far the decision was made by you, for you. You should definately give yourself more credit than you have for staying with this and completing the the pre surgery requirements without giving up, which we have seen many do.
Stress.....it never really goes away, and each day there seems to be something else to stress about. There are not many people I know in the program that have taken the full 6 weeks off. A good friend of mine who had surgery in January (and whom I am certain will respond to this) was only out three weeks. You are very young, and will recover quickly. You just have to believe that.
As for your medical reasons for having the surgery....you said it all "The only health problems I am having right now...". Don't wait until you have worse problems. You made the decision to take charge of your life, and change it for the better, for you, your family, and future family.
Oh ya, and the being terrified part!!! Ask anyone, we were all terrified at one point or another. :-)
Don't ever be afraid or uneasy to say anything on this board. Just like the meetings, this board is a confidential source of support and wisdom. What happens on the NH WLS Board, stays on the NH WLS board!!!!!
Welcome to the NH Board...you will love it here. We are all here for each other, and yes, sometimes to get that kick in the butt we need so badly!
Sookie is right on. I know that every one of us would tell you all the same things she did. You started this journey for a reason. No matter how long, or how quickly it took you to get this far the decision was made by you, for you. You should definately give yourself more credit than you have for staying with this and completing the the pre surgery requirements without giving up, which we have seen many do.
Stress.....it never really goes away, and each day there seems to be something else to stress about. There are not many people I know in the program that have taken the full 6 weeks off. A good friend of mine who had surgery in January (and whom I am certain will respond to this) was only out three weeks. You are very young, and will recover quickly. You just have to believe that.
As for your medical reasons for having the surgery....you said it all "The only health problems I am having right now...". Don't wait until you have worse problems. You made the decision to take charge of your life, and change it for the better, for you, your family, and future family.
Oh ya, and the being terrified part!!! Ask anyone, we were all terrified at one point or another. :-)
Don't ever be afraid or uneasy to say anything on this board. Just like the meetings, this board is a confidential source of support and wisdom. What happens on the NH WLS Board, stays on the NH WLS board!!!!!
Topic: OT - Just need to vent and get it out
OK so it has been almost of you know hubby was in the hospital in the beginning of October with chest pain, shortness of breath, and dizziness. We have had so many appointments and testing trying to figure it all out. The heart does not seem to be the issue, so they sent us to an ear, nose & Throat guy who did an MRI. Well the results came back that he has something called Mild Chiari Malformation 1, and we were refereed to a neurosurgeon today. I thought I would look into this on line before we went in, but that was a mistake the only thing that did was scare the crap out of me.
So I am trying to stay positive and not stress eat, so what did I do? I went and bought whopie pies for the boys. Am I nuts or what? I didn't even dare stop at Dunkin Donuts this am for fear that I would get a cake donut and eat the whole thing. I picked up coffee at Cumbies and just brought my yogurt to work with me. I realize that life happens and I have no control over it, and so far I am doing ok with not stress eating, but I feel myself thinking of what I could get away with and that scares me! I figure if I put it in writing I am accountable to someone other than myself. I know this sounds silly, because in the end I am the one who puts the food in my hand and then in my mouth, but still I picture you all sitting on my shoulder looking at me and saying do you really want to eat that? Is that the best choice for right now? Are you hungry or stressed?
Have you had enough to drink today? OK so enough venting from me, and Thank you for letting me get this off my chest. Off to get some more crystal light and take a little walk around the office.
So I am trying to stay positive and not stress eat, so what did I do? I went and bought whopie pies for the boys. Am I nuts or what? I didn't even dare stop at Dunkin Donuts this am for fear that I would get a cake donut and eat the whole thing. I picked up coffee at Cumbies and just brought my yogurt to work with me. I realize that life happens and I have no control over it, and so far I am doing ok with not stress eating, but I feel myself thinking of what I could get away with and that scares me! I figure if I put it in writing I am accountable to someone other than myself. I know this sounds silly, because in the end I am the one who puts the food in my hand and then in my mouth, but still I picture you all sitting on my shoulder looking at me and saying do you really want to eat that? Is that the best choice for right now? Are you hungry or stressed?
Have you had enough to drink today? OK so enough venting from me, and Thank you for letting me get this off my chest. Off to get some more crystal light and take a little walk around the office.
You may be only one person in the world, but to someone you are the world
Topic: Thursday's Plan
I am trying not to stress eat with everything going on so I have to keep doing this.
Breakfast Greek Yogurt w/sf Peach spread
Snack Protein bar
Lunch (Mexican festival at work today---spicy chicken and cheese)
Diner - chili (need to get the kids costumes together tonight for the party this weekend)
Snack I have cheese sticks if needed.
You may be only one person in the world, but to someone you are the world
Topic: RE: I DID IT!!!!!
Yahoo!!! Grea job!
There is no need to look back unless you plan on going that way!
Topic: RE: I DID IT!!!!!
KICK ASS!!! Congrats on the finish!!
It is crazy muggy out there (enough that I didnt do my normal walk today) so that definatly would make it more difficult!!
Keep up the good work!!
It is crazy muggy out there (enough that I didnt do my normal walk today) so that definatly would make it more difficult!!
Keep up the good work!!
Topic: RE: I DID IT!!!!!
Highest weight-544/Started WLS program -520/Surgery weight - 457/ =Goal weight - 287
Thats Awesome Good for YOU!!!!!
Highest weight-544/Started WLS program -520/Surgery weight - 457/ =Goal weight - 287
Topic: I DID IT!!!!!
OK today was the day for the 5k walk at work and the weather didn't look promising, but I told myself no matter what that I would do this walk. Besides being so muggy for this time of year it was not bad weather I stayed dry. My goal was to finish the walk with out giving up. I made it the whole 5k (plus the walk to and from the office to the start/finish line) so far today I have walked over 4 miles. My time was 57 minutes 23 seconds not the best, but not the worst either. So I am happy and next year who knows maybe I will jog.
Thanks for sharing my accomplishment!
Thanks for sharing my accomplishment!
You may be only one person in the world, but to someone you are the world
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