May Sleevers Checking In!
How's everyone doing today?
I went to the gym AGAIN yesterday and did 60 minutes of cardio... the first 30 minutes were AWESOME and the last 30 minutes were just OK. Funny though, through the first 30 minutes I was talking to a woman I work with who caught me just as she was leaving and she kept commenting how well I was doing being able to have a conversation and still keep a really good pace (and the sweat was pouring down my chest, so I know I was working hard!) without huffing and puffing. After she left I put my earplugs back in to concentrate on Sex & The City on the little tv attached to the machine and I guess my body must have been pretty tired from the first half of my workout because I was really dragging ass on the second half. But I kept challenging myself to finish strong, so I did interval type training with the eliptical where I really pushed for a minute then did a minute of just moderate intensity. I'm sure things will even out in time with my workouts, I'm just so pleased that I'm doing them again-- it feels so good!
Then... after I had showered in the locker room (I was going to a WLS support group after) and was standing there naked and dripping wet I saw another lady from where I work, quick put on some underpants and said hello to her. We had a brief conversation and I told her that I'd had WLS and she made an insensitive comment about how I'm taking the easy way out. I told her that it wasn't easy-- it's hard work, but I don't think she believed me. Eh, her ignorance = her loss.
The meeting was good and afterwards, we all took a walk around the building for an extra bonus of 15 more minutes of light to moderate exercise!
It's funny how as I get older I'm able to let things slide a lot better... no sweat off my back in the long run from insensitive comments, I'd rather have LOTS of sweat off my back from a great workout that gets me to where I need to be in my life.
How's everything going for you all so far?
I went to the gym AGAIN yesterday and did 60 minutes of cardio... the first 30 minutes were AWESOME and the last 30 minutes were just OK. Funny though, through the first 30 minutes I was talking to a woman I work with who caught me just as she was leaving and she kept commenting how well I was doing being able to have a conversation and still keep a really good pace (and the sweat was pouring down my chest, so I know I was working hard!) without huffing and puffing. After she left I put my earplugs back in to concentrate on Sex & The City on the little tv attached to the machine and I guess my body must have been pretty tired from the first half of my workout because I was really dragging ass on the second half. But I kept challenging myself to finish strong, so I did interval type training with the eliptical where I really pushed for a minute then did a minute of just moderate intensity. I'm sure things will even out in time with my workouts, I'm just so pleased that I'm doing them again-- it feels so good!
Then... after I had showered in the locker room (I was going to a WLS support group after) and was standing there naked and dripping wet I saw another lady from where I work, quick put on some underpants and said hello to her. We had a brief conversation and I told her that I'd had WLS and she made an insensitive comment about how I'm taking the easy way out. I told her that it wasn't easy-- it's hard work, but I don't think she believed me. Eh, her ignorance = her loss.
The meeting was good and afterwards, we all took a walk around the building for an extra bonus of 15 more minutes of light to moderate exercise!
It's funny how as I get older I'm able to let things slide a lot better... no sweat off my back in the long run from insensitive comments, I'd rather have LOTS of sweat off my back from a great workout that gets me to where I need to be in my life.
How's everything going for you all so far?
~~Emily~~
So my VSG was May 10 also. I have been very pleased with my recovery and never had a problem with getting fluids and protein down. I have started eating regular food and have no problems with that. You post just made me make up my mind to go to the gym. So thank you, I needed to hear that today!! I'm down 37 lbs. as of today and I'm feeling really proud! 
Have a happy day!
Holly
Have a happy day!
Holly
Well I haven't weighed again since Monday we should check in on Monday's lol I have so much going on here with kids finishing school and one leaving for the summer. Even hubby has his two week AT. I was going to join my local gym but I might wait until school starts again just because it's close to the school in town. We live outside of town. So I'm gonna stick to xbox and zumba and walking then I'll do weight training when school starts up again. I am wearing my pedometer and trying to get my 10k steps in everyday
No food issues, never hungry always just head hunger. Hate that monster!
I'm tempted to get a bike but I've always been scared I'd break it
I'm at 267 now I dunno if bikes work with so much weight hmmm
Melissa
No food issues, never hungry always just head hunger. Hate that monster!
I'm tempted to get a bike but I've always been scared I'd break it
I'm at 267 now I dunno if bikes work with so much weight hmmmMelissa
HW 298 SW 281
Good job Holly-- you get that motivation, girl!! Just take it easy-- I got a terrible backache after my first workout because I overdid it!
And Melissa-- you go, girl! I'd say that a bike can definitely handle that much weight... but to be sure, you can check with any bike shops in the area and "shop around" before purchasing. My friend did that, found a bike she liked at a shop, then went online and ordered it for $100 less from an online retailer. I have a bike that my parents got me when I was in high school and I haven't used it since college sometime... I think I'm gonna break it out from under their house and pump up those tires.
And Melissa-- you go, girl! I'd say that a bike can definitely handle that much weight... but to be sure, you can check with any bike shops in the area and "shop around" before purchasing. My friend did that, found a bike she liked at a shop, then went online and ordered it for $100 less from an online retailer. I have a bike that my parents got me when I was in high school and I haven't used it since college sometime... I think I'm gonna break it out from under their house and pump up those tires.
~~Emily~~
here's to bicycles! 
Hey,
Things here are good; I'm 27 lbs down from the morning of surgery (38 total), which was May 9th. Feeling good; I just got a gym membership, though I haven't gone yet; we are moving next week, so I have been slammed with packing. Thank god I can now pick up the lighter boxes!
Saw my nut this week, and was cleared to eat everything, so yay. BUT, for good or for bad, everything doesn't mean everything for me:
The other night, I was at an event where they had a full cake table. Everything looked amazing, and after looking at my calories, fat carbs etc. for the day, I decided I could have one "Brownie Bite" (a piece of brownie just smaller than an oreo). BAD IDEA.
Apparently, I am one of the rare VSG'ers who dumps on sugar. My heart was pounding, the entire bite got thrown/foamed up, and it was quite unpleasant. I am still trying to figure out how something so small going in could seem so immensely huge coming back up. So, it will be a darn long time before I try a sweet thing again!!!
Dragon
Things here are good; I'm 27 lbs down from the morning of surgery (38 total), which was May 9th. Feeling good; I just got a gym membership, though I haven't gone yet; we are moving next week, so I have been slammed with packing. Thank god I can now pick up the lighter boxes!
Saw my nut this week, and was cleared to eat everything, so yay. BUT, for good or for bad, everything doesn't mean everything for me:
The other night, I was at an event where they had a full cake table. Everything looked amazing, and after looking at my calories, fat carbs etc. for the day, I decided I could have one "Brownie Bite" (a piece of brownie just smaller than an oreo). BAD IDEA.
Apparently, I am one of the rare VSG'ers who dumps on sugar. My heart was pounding, the entire bite got thrown/foamed up, and it was quite unpleasant. I am still trying to figure out how something so small going in could seem so immensely huge coming back up. So, it will be a darn long time before I try a sweet thing again!!!
Dragon
VSG on May 9, 2011. HW: 217. SW: 206. CW: 144 as of 12/22/11.
Hey girl, glad to hear from you! I missed you at last week's support group and won't be able to get to next week's (I'll be out of town). Good luck to you with the moving-- I hope you're not going too far! We haven't had a chance to go for a walk together yet!! :) Shoot me a text message to let me know how you're doing.
As far as the dumping goes, I also have that. I thought I'd learn from it, but I didn't. The only thing I learned was that if I was going to eat something off plan, that I should plan to be near the bathroom for a while afterwards. The first time I had it I was walking on a nature trail with a girlfriend and I all but pooped my pants, fell from being dizzy and sweated out about five extra water pounds. Thankfully there was a public building within a 5 minute walk from where we were and I hustled it to the nearest bathroom stall before I exploded. Sheesh.
This learning the new lifestyle is HARD! But I'm getting there little by little... restarting the exercise is helping as I don't want to "waste" the calories I've just worked so hard to burn on something as non-substantial as candy or sweets... trying to plan ahead and have more on-plan foods pre-weighed and packed in baggies in the fridge is helping, too.
So glad to hear you're doing well!!
As far as the dumping goes, I also have that. I thought I'd learn from it, but I didn't. The only thing I learned was that if I was going to eat something off plan, that I should plan to be near the bathroom for a while afterwards. The first time I had it I was walking on a nature trail with a girlfriend and I all but pooped my pants, fell from being dizzy and sweated out about five extra water pounds. Thankfully there was a public building within a 5 minute walk from where we were and I hustled it to the nearest bathroom stall before I exploded. Sheesh.
This learning the new lifestyle is HARD! But I'm getting there little by little... restarting the exercise is helping as I don't want to "waste" the calories I've just worked so hard to burn on something as non-substantial as candy or sweets... trying to plan ahead and have more on-plan foods pre-weighed and packed in baggies in the fridge is helping, too.
So glad to hear you're doing well!!
~~Emily~~
Hi everyone,
I usually spend time on the Lightweights board but check in here now and then. I was sleeved on May 11th and since my preop liquid started on April 27th I'm down 34 lbs. I feel great, more confident, and I am actually sleeping through the night now! I have been able to build up my power walks to about 45 minutes.....I use the walking trail in my neighborhood and it has several long steep hills. I'm also pushing my 3 year old in a jogging stroller.
I'm going back to work tonight for the first time in four weeks. I am a NICU nurse and work 7pm-7am. Not sure how my body is going to react to this first 12 hour shift but we will soon find out. I'm trying to make sure I pack enough protein in my cooler.....tuna, turkey chili, Greek yogurt and a Chike packet.
I feel like, since my surgery, I've wanted to live all aspects of my live more responsibly. I WANT to do well and be a great wife, mother, daughter, friend, neighbor, and employee.
So far, I love my sleeve and I'm doing my best to love it back. I plan to continue to measure my portions (currently 1/4 cup****il I am confident that I can eyeball it.
Anyhoo....just wanted to share that I've had a great recovery and an overall fantastic experience...and I wish the same to everyone else!
Tiffany
I usually spend time on the Lightweights board but check in here now and then. I was sleeved on May 11th and since my preop liquid started on April 27th I'm down 34 lbs. I feel great, more confident, and I am actually sleeping through the night now! I have been able to build up my power walks to about 45 minutes.....I use the walking trail in my neighborhood and it has several long steep hills. I'm also pushing my 3 year old in a jogging stroller.
I'm going back to work tonight for the first time in four weeks. I am a NICU nurse and work 7pm-7am. Not sure how my body is going to react to this first 12 hour shift but we will soon find out. I'm trying to make sure I pack enough protein in my cooler.....tuna, turkey chili, Greek yogurt and a Chike packet.
I feel like, since my surgery, I've wanted to live all aspects of my live more responsibly. I WANT to do well and be a great wife, mother, daughter, friend, neighbor, and employee.
So far, I love my sleeve and I'm doing my best to love it back. I plan to continue to measure my portions (currently 1/4 cup****il I am confident that I can eyeball it.
Anyhoo....just wanted to share that I've had a great recovery and an overall fantastic experience...and I wish the same to everyone else!
Tiffany
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