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LoriLH
on 8/2/11 5:31 am - MI
Topic: RE: Really Struggling
Hi!  
Just wanted to give you some encouragement, that you can lose the extra weight.  Go back to basics.  You are not in this alone, Many of use struggle on a daily basis, I know I do.  I put 15# back on after knee surgery end of April and still have yet to get it all off. 

When I follow the basics, eat healthy foods, healthy portions, exercise, move, protein etc... The weight does come off.  For me keeping up the "motivation" on a daily basis seems to be my excuse/reason that I need to overcome. to get the rest of the weight off.

There is a great blog "Journey to a Healthier Me" it is FULL of great info.  I highly recommend it.  And if you can, get to a support group meeting.

Best wishes to you!

Lori
       
        
Cinn
on 8/1/11 6:59 am - MI
Topic: RE: No local support group
I'll check it out, thanks!


Cinn
on 8/1/11 6:57 am - MI
Topic: RE: No local support group
Hey, I have Lupus, too! Love your avatar!
Dawnie 88
on 7/31/11 8:07 am
Topic: RE: No local support group
I really want to start one here in Ionia County.  I have a place for it.  I just thought I'd wait til the kids were back in school..seems people are all real busy in the summer, and I didn't think that would be the best time to begin one.  But definitely will get it advertised and going here in the beginning of September.  My surgeons support group is an hour away from me also, and it just cost to much in gas to make that drive.

 

        
momofsix
on 7/31/11 7:04 am - Pinckney, MI
Topic: Really Struggling

Been a while since I Have posted, but I read as much as I can (with what little posts there are to read anymore).

Anyway, I just had to say that I am really really struggling.... A couple of years ago I started smoking after having quit for 9 years.  Well, I quit again on February 27th of this year.  I had gotten down to my goal weight and even one pound below.... I was 167!!!!!  Since quitting I am now back up to 194!!!!  I am so disgusted with myself for letting this creep on.  I don't really see much change in my eating habits either and keep healthy foods around, like fresh veggies for when I do get those rare occasions of wanting to much.

I just can't let that scale get back up over 200!!!!!  Any advise or encouragement.  I mean I know it is better for me to have quit the smoking and put on a "little" weight, but I don't want to see that scale keep climbing.....

Well, thanks for listening.....

 

HUGS to ALL,

 

Shawn - Lap RNY 11/16/06
319/169/185/204 - 5' 7"  Starting/Goal/Lowest/Current

momofsix
on 7/31/11 6:59 am - Pinckney, MI
Topic: RE: No local support group

I know the feeling... I am in Pinckney and have no support either except for here.  My surgeon's office has groups but he is over an hour away from me, and with the cost of gas, I just can't do it....  I wish I could hook up with like 5 or 6 people and meet somewhere.  

When I first started my journey we had a small group that met in Ann Arbor/Ypsi, but I don't know whatever happened with that.  It was a great accountability tool.... Wish I still had that....

At least we have OH!!!!!

 

HUGS,

 

Shawn - Lap RNY 11/16/06
319/169/185/204 - 5' 7"  Starting/Goal/Lowest/Current

dani02
on 7/30/11 11:16 pm - Utica, MI
Topic: RE: No local support group
I live in Shelby Twp and am looking for a new support group. Seems that
once you have surgery with my doctor they don't have much of a follow up.
I am willing to travel. I know the white lake area slightly. Willing to get
together to compare notes in person if any one is interested.


Dani
    
meredith_123
on 7/30/11 12:50 am - Waterford, MI
Topic: RE: No local support group
Did you try McClaren health center?  It's in Clarkston, so not to far from White Lake.   I know they have a bariatric program that offers support groups.  I don't know if you have to be their pateint to go to the meetings though. 
I went to one of their information sessions last year, but am not having my surgery there, so I don't know that much about them.
  5'5" -- HW 275/SW 246/GW 130/CW 157      
stariiiiiii
on 7/29/11 7:50 am - Dearborn Heights, MI
Topic: RE: Tummy Tuck
Hi Boxermom,

Did you have your bariatric surgery there as well?  Where is the barix clinic that you went to....I would like to give them a call.
Thank you!
boxermom
on 7/29/11 5:49 am - MI
Topic: RE: Tummy Tuck
 hi sandy,

i had mine done at barix, dr. dinick.  he charged me $800 for the vertical.  Not sure what the panny was cuz bcbs state of mi plan covered that completely.  i was happy with his work and follow up care.  i had my drains in for exactly six wks, which was more than all of my friends.  so i had a feeling i was a special case and was pleased he didn't rush my recovery...

bm
Thoughts become things... choose the good ones!

Boxermom
290/190/160  TT done
sw/cw/gw 




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