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Topic: RE: thought I'd post here...
I do think the sleeve is the best of the bunch. No rearranging of small intestine, you keep the pyloric valve. I'll look at that website a bit later (just had Christmas with family). Like I said I think hypnosis can work, I believe in it. It depends on how good the hypnotist is and how receptive you are. I was receptive, just what they said did not influence me. If I was convinced by a hypnotist that I would prefer veggies and protein, not like carbs anymore, not like fast foods, be full after a small amount, and love to exercise--well, then hypnosis would work for me.
Topic: RE: thought I'd post here...
Yes, the surgery has already been approved - I was a bit heavier then, and they don't take the approval back. I am still around 38 BMI with two major co morbidities. If it weren't for the ulcer I would have had the surgery on 12 january.
I am trying hypnosis at a clinic in Spain. I live close by. It has a website - gastric mind band.com i think. Have a look. Tell me what u think!
I am trying hypnosis at a clinic in Spain. I live close by. It has a website - gastric mind band.com i think. Have a look. Tell me what u think!
5ft0; highest weight 222; surgery weight 208; current weight 120
Topic: RE: thought I'd post here...
You are doing so well at losing weight. You only weigh 191 pounds--will they do surgery on you at that low weight?
I tried hypnosis. Six months, $1250. I quit going after a few weeks and (surprise) no weight loss for me. Mostly I would go in and watch videos. One personal hypnosis session, a couple classes.
I still think hypnosis could work, with an experienced hypnotist.
I tried hypnosis. Six months, $1250. I quit going after a few weeks and (surprise) no weight loss for me. Mostly I would go in and watch videos. One personal hypnosis session, a couple classes.
I still think hypnosis could work, with an experienced hypnotist.
Topic: RE: Suppressing appetite
Water upon waking in the am
protien shake 1st thing in my system
coffee
water water water and sugar free gum. I drink at least a gallon of PLAIN water everyday. ...
protien shake 1st thing in my system
coffee
water water water and sugar free gum. I drink at least a gallon of PLAIN water everyday. ...
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Topic: Fasting
Day one protien fast. .... one moment at a time! : )
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Topic: RE: thought I'd post here...
Those sound like good goals. So have you though about doing the "post op" diet? Eat like you already had the surgery. You could still keep it low carb but maybe do the 3oz protein 1oz something else kind of thing. This is what I have been doing and it is working really good. I figured if it is healthy after surgery then why not without surgery. I figured out that my calorie intake runs about 1000 cal a day eating like that. Also, congrats on the stopping smoking. That is hard to do. My mom had to have a small stroke to be able to do that. I wish you luck next year and maybe if you lose enough weight you might not have to have surgery! Have a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!
Topic: thought I'd post here...
Hi everyone.. I am in a sort of holding pattern now since I found out today that definitely I am not having my VSG in January as previously planned. I have an ulcer and it needs to be taken care of first. So I am 'stuck' in waiting until end of April for a variety of reasons including my availability and the surgeon's. So for the next 4.5 months I am non surgical. During the last year I lost some 30 lbs just being careful. This is the resolution time of year so leet me make a few now... at least for the next 4.5 months:
1. I will drink 1.5 litres of water every day
2. I will exercise at least 3 times a week
3. I will continue to stick to what has worked - ie. low carb
4. I will not beat myself up if I fall off the wagon once in a while
5. I will get the ulcer sorted out
6. I will stay off of cigarettes (quit on 21 November and still holding strong)
7. Wine (one glass now and then!) is part of my diet for life, with or without surgery
8. I will take my meds and vitamins
9. I will have one protein shake a day instead of a meal
10. I will continue to avoid anything white (rice, pasta, bread, flour, potato)
The list is too long...
but I will try.
Also.. and really without too much faith in it but what the heck.. I am going to try hypnosis. I have always been curious about that and let's see now what it can or cannot do!
Happy holidays everyone!
1. I will drink 1.5 litres of water every day
2. I will exercise at least 3 times a week
3. I will continue to stick to what has worked - ie. low carb
4. I will not beat myself up if I fall off the wagon once in a while
5. I will get the ulcer sorted out
6. I will stay off of cigarettes (quit on 21 November and still holding strong)
7. Wine (one glass now and then!) is part of my diet for life, with or without surgery
8. I will take my meds and vitamins
9. I will have one protein shake a day instead of a meal
10. I will continue to avoid anything white (rice, pasta, bread, flour, potato)
The list is too long...
but I will try.
Also.. and really without too much faith in it but what the heck.. I am going to try hypnosis. I have always been curious about that and let's see now what it can or cannot do!
Happy holidays everyone!
5ft0; highest weight 222; surgery weight 208; current weight 120
Topic: RE: no gain campaign whos with me???
NEVER again will i underestimate the abilities of a personal trainer! i was sore (in a good way) for 3 days! he also taught me how to burn more calories in 15 min than i was in an hour (but I can only last about 8 min...) he said the more time you spend in anerobic resporation (high intensity) the more calories you burn....BUT you can only spend a short amount of time at a time... so..,
ON the bike (I hate bikes i prefer to be off my butt on the treadmill or elypitcal) he had me peddal for 1 min on level one internisty one and 30 sec on level 8 intensity 10... then back to level 1 for 30 sec rotating till I had completed my 30 min or until I had to stop... I lasted 8 min! I also do circuit training, and dance class this weekend so I should be good!
ON the bike (I hate bikes i prefer to be off my butt on the treadmill or elypitcal) he had me peddal for 1 min on level one internisty one and 30 sec on level 8 intensity 10... then back to level 1 for 30 sec rotating till I had completed my 30 min or until I had to stop... I lasted 8 min! I also do circuit training, and dance class this weekend so I should be good!
Topic: RE: no gain campaign whos with me???
I have been out of town visiting my Mother so was not able to get on the site. Unfortunately she does not have very much food that is diet friendly. I usually bring a lot of the right food with me but didn't this time. It is a lot of stuff to carry. So my weight is up a little. Will have to be strick with myself!!!
Good you got another ipod!!
Good you got another ipod!!
Topic: RE: Too bad
Wendy, I just wanted to say congratulations on all of your success! you are a wonderful inspiration to all of us! keep up the amazing work! 
Michelle Hendrickson Holistic Health Coach http://www.gracioushealth.net
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