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Topic: RE: So here I am again
Hi ladies -
I am in the process of getting my clearances for RNY Gastric bypass surgery but just like you mommy3x, I've had some changes to my insurance and even though they will cover it 100%, they will only do so at one specific hospital. I don't have the option to go where I wanted unless I want to pay for 60% of the procedure.
I too am leaning towards trying again the right way. My sister is very supportive and on board with losing weight with me. She's had 2 children in the last 3 years and has put on some weight herself.
I'm most concerned with all the unknowns. Everyone who has surgery is different in every way. From the foods you can tolerate to the complications, etc. It's scary the way things need to be "re-routed", and the chances of failure are common. Weightloss in my PERSONAL opinion is about 95% mental. I know I can do this... but like you I'm looking for support too and these boards are great!!
Peace & Blessings... Kelly 
HW 292 / CW 191 / GW 130
Topic: RE: Hi guys new here...
Hey Kevin,
It's nice to meet you, I'm new as well. I started out at 200 a couple years ago and got down to 145 now I'm on optifast to lose the last 45lbs I'm only 4'9 so thats within my healthy weight range hee hee. Congratulations on your 81lbs loss! :D
It's nice to meet you, I'm new as well. I started out at 200 a couple years ago and got down to 145 now I'm on optifast to lose the last 45lbs I'm only 4'9 so thats within my healthy weight range hee hee. Congratulations on your 81lbs loss! :D
Topic: Hey guys, new to the forum
Hey guys,
I'm KitCat
and I'm new to the forum. I'm looking to make some friends who are going through the same struggles as I am and to create a support system
I have been on optifast for 4 weeks today, The first 2 weeks I lost 5 lbs each week but the last two weeks I've only lost a total of 3lbs combined
I'm on 4 of the ready to drink shakes and 1 bar a day plus my 64oz of water. I have been following the diet to the exact letter I even drink more water somedays I think maybe a couple times I didnt make the water but more often then not its to the letter and I haven't eatin a single thing off plan. I'm not sure why I'm not losing more weight. Does anyone have any suggestions?
I'm KitCat
and I'm new to the forum. I'm looking to make some friends who are going through the same struggles as I am and to create a support system I have been on optifast for 4 weeks today, The first 2 weeks I lost 5 lbs each week but the last two weeks I've only lost a total of 3lbs combined
I'm on 4 of the ready to drink shakes and 1 bar a day plus my 64oz of water. I have been following the diet to the exact letter I even drink more water somedays I think maybe a couple times I didnt make the water but more often then not its to the letter and I haven't eatin a single thing off plan. I'm not sure why I'm not losing more weight. Does anyone have any suggestions? Topic: Hi guys new here...
I accidently posted my story in the wrong area of the forum....the surgeral post op area :(
So I need to introduce myself here. My name is Kevin and I've lost 81 lbs (247 to 166). I was at bodyfat of 28.8% and I'm now 14-15%.
Nice to meet you all.
Here are some pictures from when I was obese:
i10.photobucket.com/albums/a134/spacetimecont/17564_13547495 87540_1195442883_1072913_6335617_n-1.jpg
i10.photobucket.com/albums/a134/spacetimecont/Progress7lbs2- 1.jpg
(Second photo is at about 10 lbs loss)
Current: 81 lbs lost
i10.photobucket.com/albums/a134/spacetimecont/1660lbs.jpg
I hope to contribue something here.
Kevin
So I need to introduce myself here. My name is Kevin and I've lost 81 lbs (247 to 166). I was at bodyfat of 28.8% and I'm now 14-15%.
Nice to meet you all.
Here are some pictures from when I was obese:
i10.photobucket.com/albums/a134/spacetimecont/17564_13547495 87540_1195442883_1072913_6335617_n-1.jpg
i10.photobucket.com/albums/a134/spacetimecont/Progress7lbs2- 1.jpg
(Second photo is at about 10 lbs loss)
Current: 81 lbs lost
i10.photobucket.com/albums/a134/spacetimecont/1660lbs.jpg
I hope to contribue something here.
Kevin
Topic: RE: I'm new here :)
I haven't lost 120 lbs but I've lost 81..
I thought about surgery too when I was obese. I hated myself. I still hate myself sometimes, lol, but that's another issue. Anyway, I felt bad being so obese, even my family told me to lose weight.I I had trouble breathing and I had the what I call the infamous side fat. I thought about surgery alot. I didn't think I could lose it all through diet and excerise and maintain. But I have. So can you.
I thought about surgery too when I was obese. I hated myself. I still hate myself sometimes, lol, but that's another issue. Anyway, I felt bad being so obese, even my family told me to lose weight.I I had trouble breathing and I had the what I call the infamous side fat. I thought about surgery alot. I didn't think I could lose it all through diet and excerise and maintain. But I have. So can you.
Topic: at a speed bump, and I need support...
my history. I love starting a new "diet" love the first 2-3 weeks of workingout! i get a "high" feeling and the muscle soreness is verry little. but with every other time I have tried to loose weight I hit a speed bump, lose all motivation and either give up and gain back or just plain give up and stop trying.
Last Aug I lost my insurance to get the band. My friends wife AKA "wify" (whom I despise, sorry i just do) decided she wanted to loose weight also. we were going to do a challange but never did the initial weigh in. But I lost weight, about 40lbs. I was estatic. then I couldnt go to the gym. every possable excuse you can think og I had, then it was "I'll start back on..." but that never came, then the holiday**** Wify signed up for WLS and for some reason my motivation came back, full force.
Yes I have a sadistic side and that side is in full force mode!
2 weeks ago I started going back to the gym 5 days a week, I had a tooth pain I was on a liquid diet, then jusy couldnt eat... I lost 10 lbs, the 5 I gained back from the holidays, and 5 more. I also did my measurements, I had lost about 10 inches off my body, but gained back about 4! Alass I have hit my road block! with out air bags!!!
I had to start eating again, i was/am never hungry, I still went to the gym but would be there either fewer times in the week or for less time when I was there... I gained back 6lbs!!!!! to top it off my friend informes me how much his wife is losing on a regular basis...
A) I am okay with WLS if you are doing it for your health, she got it because she "wanted to look good" B) my friend doesnt know comments like that bother me.
LOGICALLY I know that she is going to lose faster due to her WLS, logically I know my lbs are going to flucuate because of A) my cycle, and B) I am weight lifting 3x a week.
ILLOGICALLY- I wanna see results! I want to eat every sweet in sights. I look in my pantry though and try something... nothing satisfies my hunger. SO, io walk away. I yell at myself in the mirror when I dont go tot the gym every morning. I berate myself when I dont spend as much time on the treadmill.... all the distructive behavior that will make me not want to go anymore, and thus END my weightloss...
I have family that tells me I am losing weight and I should keep it up. As I have said I know what is logical, and illogical, but try as I may, I feel bad about not losing as much as she is, or at all right now! I want to stop going because if I am not "dieting" then there is nothing for me to compare her to.
Im sorry if this is hard to follow, in short... I am at the point in my regiment, that I usually quit. I need support to keep up the exercise.
Last Aug I lost my insurance to get the band. My friends wife AKA "wify" (whom I despise, sorry i just do) decided she wanted to loose weight also. we were going to do a challange but never did the initial weigh in. But I lost weight, about 40lbs. I was estatic. then I couldnt go to the gym. every possable excuse you can think og I had, then it was "I'll start back on..." but that never came, then the holiday**** Wify signed up for WLS and for some reason my motivation came back, full force.
Yes I have a sadistic side and that side is in full force mode!
2 weeks ago I started going back to the gym 5 days a week, I had a tooth pain I was on a liquid diet, then jusy couldnt eat... I lost 10 lbs, the 5 I gained back from the holidays, and 5 more. I also did my measurements, I had lost about 10 inches off my body, but gained back about 4! Alass I have hit my road block! with out air bags!!!
I had to start eating again, i was/am never hungry, I still went to the gym but would be there either fewer times in the week or for less time when I was there... I gained back 6lbs!!!!! to top it off my friend informes me how much his wife is losing on a regular basis...
A) I am okay with WLS if you are doing it for your health, she got it because she "wanted to look good" B) my friend doesnt know comments like that bother me.
LOGICALLY I know that she is going to lose faster due to her WLS, logically I know my lbs are going to flucuate because of A) my cycle, and B) I am weight lifting 3x a week.
ILLOGICALLY- I wanna see results! I want to eat every sweet in sights. I look in my pantry though and try something... nothing satisfies my hunger. SO, io walk away. I yell at myself in the mirror when I dont go tot the gym every morning. I berate myself when I dont spend as much time on the treadmill.... all the distructive behavior that will make me not want to go anymore, and thus END my weightloss...
I have family that tells me I am losing weight and I should keep it up. As I have said I know what is logical, and illogical, but try as I may, I feel bad about not losing as much as she is, or at all right now! I want to stop going because if I am not "dieting" then there is nothing for me to compare her to.
Im sorry if this is hard to follow, in short... I am at the point in my regiment, that I usually quit. I need support to keep up the exercise.
Topic: RE: I'm new here :)
Hey all! I would love to join you guys! I was interested in surgery also but lost my insurance and have been doing it alone since Aug. I was doing great (-40lbs****il Oct. fell off the wagon and started back last week. despritly need accountability and support!
hope to get to know all of you!
hope to get to know all of you!
(deactivated member)
on 1/22/11 6:34 am - LOUISVILLE, KY
on 1/22/11 6:34 am - LOUISVILLE, KY
Topic: Try Zija
Hello everyone I havent been posting in awhile, but have been reading quite a bit. I just wanted to let you know that I have tried this product called Zija, its amazing. It has Moringa in it that helps give you natural energy and suppress your appetite. At this time I feel it has really helped me. It comes in a tea to detox,a vitamin liquid to help w/diseases and ailments, and a pill that I love. You can go to www.drinklife.com for more info or www.zija.com and I hope you try it. It is a little pricey but right now I'm just taking the pilss and drinking the tea, and let that last me. Hope this helps!
Topic: Heavy - on A & E...
For those out there looking for inspiration, wanting to lose without surgery, I suggest HEAVY - a show on A & E.
The show will be following (I believe) twenty-two people, showing two on each episode, over a six month period -- learning how to lose the weight & learn how to live a healthy lifestyle.
I saw it last night, and enjoyed it. Hard work, determination, and a willingness to allow others to teach them how to change their lives, it was inspiring.
Anyone else see it? It shocked me that anyone really eats six cheeseburgers and three orders of chicken nuggets, but I guess there are those out there. Ha ha, I know a pint of Hagen Daaz is FOUR servings, but in "other life," it was more like two servings.
Brenda : )~
The show will be following (I believe) twenty-two people, showing two on each episode, over a six month period -- learning how to lose the weight & learn how to live a healthy lifestyle.
I saw it last night, and enjoyed it. Hard work, determination, and a willingness to allow others to teach them how to change their lives, it was inspiring.
Anyone else see it? It shocked me that anyone really eats six cheeseburgers and three orders of chicken nuggets, but I guess there are those out there. Ha ha, I know a pint of Hagen Daaz is FOUR servings, but in "other life," it was more like two servings.
Brenda : )~
(deactivated member)
on 1/15/11 6:17 am
on 1/15/11 6:17 am
Topic: RE: Need help getting past the nightly sweets craving?
Even though I have a band, it doesn't stop the chocolate craving. One thing that helps me is I eat a dill pickle. Works everytime. Good luck.
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