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Topic: RE: The good, the bad and the ugly - what a day I had yesterday
Hey Trophy Wife, glad to hear you rocked your event!
Girl, my doc has those abdominal muscles so tight you can feel them under my skin! I had the lower body lift so I was cut all the way around, I just knew I was going to be in horrible horrible pain. I woke up in the hospital bed, looked down and couldn't believe that body belonged to me! Then I got to thinking, shouldn't I be in pain, so I laid there and waited for the pain...it never came. I would have sailed through it except for them leaving collard greens in my room while I was asleep. They stunk so bad they made me nauseous and I threw up my Sprite. Getting out of the bed was hard at first but that was because I was more afraid than I needed to be. Work out those arm muscles Sister, I used my upper body strength to get me up a lot.
So you say alla this is for the hubs, huh? Of course it is, trophy wives are high maintenance don'tcha know!
Did you lose the five pounds, yet? LOL. Go sit in a sauna all day and then call your doc's office! Well, it's an option. ;-)
Is your doc going to use stitches or glue to put you back together? Mine used glue and my incisions are hardly visible. I tried to take a picture of them the other day to send to one of my old plastics board friends and they wouldn't show up on the camera...gotta love dat!
Mary
Girl, my doc has those abdominal muscles so tight you can feel them under my skin! I had the lower body lift so I was cut all the way around, I just knew I was going to be in horrible horrible pain. I woke up in the hospital bed, looked down and couldn't believe that body belonged to me! Then I got to thinking, shouldn't I be in pain, so I laid there and waited for the pain...it never came. I would have sailed through it except for them leaving collard greens in my room while I was asleep. They stunk so bad they made me nauseous and I threw up my Sprite. Getting out of the bed was hard at first but that was because I was more afraid than I needed to be. Work out those arm muscles Sister, I used my upper body strength to get me up a lot.
So you say alla this is for the hubs, huh? Of course it is, trophy wives are high maintenance don'tcha know!
Did you lose the five pounds, yet? LOL. Go sit in a sauna all day and then call your doc's office! Well, it's an option. ;-)
Is your doc going to use stitches or glue to put you back together? Mine used glue and my incisions are hardly visible. I tried to take a picture of them the other day to send to one of my old plastics board friends and they wouldn't show up on the camera...gotta love dat!
Mary
Topic: RE: Planning for success
Yes, planning, planning, and then more planning! Amazing how there was a time when I would have done all of that for others but somehow I didn't think that I was worth the effort. Learning to value ones own needs can be a long hard road, but the work has to be done if one is to be successful.
Another thing I had to deal with...hating exercise. I still don't like it but I like the results. That makes the misery worth it!
Mary
Another thing I had to deal with...hating exercise. I still don't like it but I like the results. That makes the misery worth it!
Mary
Topic: RE: Dr. Suggested Alli
The only bad thing I've heard about Alli is the side effects. Seems to me that if your problem is binging, then I'm thinking that knowing the horrible result of binging will keep you honest so you won't do it. It may help you to learn how to handle the stress of wanting to binge when you know that you can't.
Best wishes,
Mary
Best wishes,
Mary
Topic: RE: Dr. Suggested Alli
Hi,
I'm all for "whatever works". Can I ask why your doctor wants you to try Alli? You sound like you already know that you binge. You also sound like you know where your trouble lays. Why are you hesitant to try this? We sound a lot a like in a few ways. I also have tons of weight to lose also. I say give it a try, what do you have to lose?? NOTHING! Alli might or might not work for you. But you won't know if you don't try. I've thought about it myself. I've been seeing people buy it quite frequently in the stores lately.
Isn't it crazy what goes through our minds when we already know what to do. We can sabotage our self out of just about anything, or any kind of help. I say go for it.
If you ever want to talk..don't hesitate to email.
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on 7/1/10 11:48 am
on 7/1/10 11:48 am
Topic: RE: The good, the bad and the ugly - what a day I had yesterday
Hi Mary - ooooh, now you have me scared about the hernia repair - but it has to be done and I'll just have to get through it. I would imagine that muscle tightening is just as painful? Didn't you have your muscles tightened with your tummy tuck?
I'm don't want to get my hopes up too high but I'm excited at the prospect of having good boobs and a good butt LOL. I keep pointing out to DH that I'm doing it all for him but the truth is I can't wait to have a nice shapely body. I'm thrilled that I don't need any implants - the idea of having to committ to future surgeries with implants made me nervous.
My boo boo is healed and I got the sutures out yesterday - it''s looking good. I was able to keep my bangs overy that eye so no one noticed - thankfully. Oh and some people were joking that I was DH's trophy wife and how good I looked so I was thrilled.
I'm don't want to get my hopes up too high but I'm excited at the prospect of having good boobs and a good butt LOL. I keep pointing out to DH that I'm doing it all for him but the truth is I can't wait to have a nice shapely body. I'm thrilled that I don't need any implants - the idea of having to committ to future surgeries with implants made me nervous.
My boo boo is healed and I got the sutures out yesterday - it''s looking good. I was able to keep my bangs overy that eye so no one noticed - thankfully. Oh and some people were joking that I was DH's trophy wife and how good I looked so I was thrilled.
Topic: Dr. Suggested Alli
I went to my doctor to talk about WLS options and while he said he would support me he suggested I try Alli first. I debated it but since my husband is anti surgery and was all for the alli I decided to give it a try.
The alli website forum is bad there is not other word for it. I have been lurking here and on the bariatric tv site and I really want the support you see among the WLS groups. I have tried all the diets and the lack of support is part of my issue.
I have to lose at least 100lbs for my health, not it would be good for my health type of need but the, I'm a stroke waiting to happen kind. You would think that would scare me enough but nope.
All the online searches on alli just come up with the side effects. I get I will get the sick stomach if I eat the wrong stuff. The whole point of the WLS to me was that if I binged I would be sick. I know it is drastic but I'm at the drastic point. I'm not a person who eats junk 24/7 I am a binge eater,,, I will do good for days them a binge so maybe this will help I dunno.
I'm hoping to find support here and maybe make a few friends.
The alli website forum is bad there is not other word for it. I have been lurking here and on the bariatric tv site and I really want the support you see among the WLS groups. I have tried all the diets and the lack of support is part of my issue.
I have to lose at least 100lbs for my health, not it would be good for my health type of need but the, I'm a stroke waiting to happen kind. You would think that would scare me enough but nope.
All the online searches on alli just come up with the side effects. I get I will get the sick stomach if I eat the wrong stuff. The whole point of the WLS to me was that if I binged I would be sick. I know it is drastic but I'm at the drastic point. I'm not a person who eats junk 24/7 I am a binge eater,,, I will do good for days them a binge so maybe this will help I dunno.
I'm hoping to find support here and maybe make a few friends.
Topic: RE: New here. Was supposed to have VSG yesterday...cancelled it...
Stacy I'm from california too! What part are u from? I'm in ventura county. I've done the plate thing in the past and lost some like that too so I think that's a great idea. I'm just trying to get familiar with foods and their contents and then hopefully one day can eyeball it. My nutritionist said to try the 1200 because right now I'm not exercising too aweful much like I should. But did say I could go as high as 1500 if I get more active. I'm so excited to have someone to share this experience with and support eachother!!
-Amie
Topic: RE: New here. Was supposed to have VSG yesterday...cancelled it...
Yes, thanks for replying to Amie, it helps me as well. I'm so glad to have a newbie partner, Amie!! My nutritionist advised 1200-1600 calories per day, but I obsess if I have to really think and count, so she said I'd do well with the plate method. Child size plate: 1/2 fruit/veg, 1/4 carb, 1/4 protein and use a baby spoon to slow down. I tried it and I like it. Then I can still have a little of what I really want and not feel deprived. Also, nobody will notice if I'm "dieting", so I don't get all the questions. ugh. Look forward to getting to know all of you. Blessings, Stacy in sunny California
Topic: RE: Survived June's roller coaster ride.
Thanks so much!! I started not to post this because of the men on the site, but there are more women and this is the worst time of the month to try to stay focused for many of us who still get TOM. Every once in a while I have a complete collapse and this month was one of them. Now it will be a long time before I have a complete break down like this one because I am going to stop weighing myself immediately.
Topic: RE: New here. Was supposed to have VSG yesterday...cancelled it...
Thank you all for the nice remarks. I really need the encouragement. I love my surgeon but was discouraged when he said the chances of losing even just 50 lbs and keeping it off for 1-2 years is only 1-2 %! That really got me down.
But I lost 6 pounds doing the three day preop liquid diet. This is now my third day of no more than 1200 calories with mostly lean protein and not much carbs. I gain .5 pound in three days. lol Im like are you serious?!?! But I know I need to give it time for my body to adjust to it after the liquids. Im also trying to drink around 70 oz or so of fluids a day. I downloaded a calorie counter on my blackberry to help me as well. I need to get more serious about walking more as well.
But I lost 6 pounds doing the three day preop liquid diet. This is now my third day of no more than 1200 calories with mostly lean protein and not much carbs. I gain .5 pound in three days. lol Im like are you serious?!?! But I know I need to give it time for my body to adjust to it after the liquids. Im also trying to drink around 70 oz or so of fluids a day. I downloaded a calorie counter on my blackberry to help me as well. I need to get more serious about walking more as well.
-Amie
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