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Topic: RE: New to this board and needing some motivation to get back on track!
Thanks for the warm welcomes! I have decided on weigh****cher. Slim fast is more convient, but you guys are right, it's not a long term plan. I'm going grocery shopping tomorrow and plan on getting back on track for monday!
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on 6/2/10 9:51 pm - Rochester, NY
on 6/2/10 9:51 pm - Rochester, NY
Topic: RE: What have you done today to make you feel proud? Wednesday
Been going through a bumpy patch myself! Have had out of state company staying with us now for three weekends in a row! The first two I handled well within my WW points but I guess 3 in a row got to me and with all the extra cooking and eating out I managed to GAIN last week. Since Monday is my normal weigh-in for WW (and this week was a holiday so they were closed), I used that as an excuse not to weigh in....I know, bad move. I am back on track an hope I can weigh in next Monday without showing a gain on their scale....somehow that really demoralizes me.
I was feeling so good aoout my loss and have to get back to that place....I refuse to give up this time.
Skylar...so excited for you reading about your plastics consults coming up....you have done so well and deserve to reward yourself with a new body as well as a new lifestyle!! Now with your DH gone this week, you ought to be walking the mall by yourself....didn't you say you had all kinds of people who stopped you and had noticed your weight loss success? Who knows...you might have even more without the DH along!!
I was feeling so good aoout my loss and have to get back to that place....I refuse to give up this time.
Skylar...so excited for you reading about your plastics consults coming up....you have done so well and deserve to reward yourself with a new body as well as a new lifestyle!! Now with your DH gone this week, you ought to be walking the mall by yourself....didn't you say you had all kinds of people who stopped you and had noticed your weight loss success? Who knows...you might have even more without the DH along!!
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on 6/2/10 9:33 am
on 6/2/10 9:33 am
Topic: What have you done today to make you feel proud? Wednesday
I know that Ruth usually does this but she's busy getting ready to take that airplane flight so I thought I'd pop in and do it.
I'm semi proud - DH is away on business and I'm feeling really lazy. Normally I walk 5 miles in a local mall, but today all I could manage was a 1/2 hour on the treadmill. It's so darn boring even while listening to good music.
DH will be back Friday and we will be walking then - so I just need to get my head together to do better tomorrow on the treadmill.
So what has everyone here been doing - good, bad or ugly - doesn't matter.
I'm semi proud - DH is away on business and I'm feeling really lazy. Normally I walk 5 miles in a local mall, but today all I could manage was a 1/2 hour on the treadmill. It's so darn boring even while listening to good music.
DH will be back Friday and we will be walking then - so I just need to get my head together to do better tomorrow on the treadmill.
So what has everyone here been doing - good, bad or ugly - doesn't matter.
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on 6/2/10 9:27 am
on 6/2/10 9:27 am
Topic: RE: Home from hospital........thanx everyone!
I hope you find the right mix of medication and treatment - it can be very difficult. Learning new coping skills is great - the more we have in our tool box the better prepared we are to deal with what life throws at us.
Good to hear from you
Good to hear from you
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on 6/2/10 9:12 am
on 6/2/10 9:12 am
Topic: RE: I can't believe it..
Thanks Toni - you're right behind me LOL. Yes, I realized they would charge something but I didn't expect $100 but it is fair - the appointments are for a half hour and they will do a basic physical to determine whether I'm a good candidate for surgery - family history, health history etc. in addition to discussing what surgery I would need and what expectations I have etc. So I'm trying not to focus on the fact that some of that money will go down the drain. I guess it's just part of the journey.
Good idea - yes, part of my final reward for success in shedding this weight is my plastic surgery. LOL I should have picked a reward that was more fun - but this is investing in my body.
Thanks - it feels good to post these things and get feedback - I find it so helpful. I think some people think it's just easy sailing once you get going on a good diet - but you hit these times which you never expected.
Good idea - yes, part of my final reward for success in shedding this weight is my plastic surgery. LOL I should have picked a reward that was more fun - but this is investing in my body.
Thanks - it feels good to post these things and get feedback - I find it so helpful. I think some people think it's just easy sailing once you get going on a good diet - but you hit these times which you never expected.
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on 6/2/10 9:01 am
on 6/2/10 9:01 am
Topic: RE: I can't believe it..
Ruth, you are such a wonderful friend, I'm so thankful that I've met you here and have gotten to know what a great person you are. I will definitely be talking to you when I get closer to the actual date. You're right, these Drs are well trained - in fact probably at the peak of their careers for both of the ones I'm already booked to see. I used to work in the same huge hospital system so I know they wouldn't still be there if they were being sued by patients for incompetency or other problems. I hadn't thought about asking for three references of patients *****quire the same surgeries, but that's a great idea. Frankly I do that when getting a painter to paint house, why wouldn't I do that for surgery on my body? LOL great idea and I will do it.
Again thanks so much. I know you're going to be flying very soon and I can't wait to hear that you landed and felt good about it.
Again thanks so much. I know you're going to be flying very soon and I can't wait to hear that you landed and felt good about it.
Topic: Home from hospital........thanx everyone!
Thank you, everyone, for your support and prayers.
I was in a psychiatric hospital about an hour and a half away from my home. I was there almost a week. I came home yesterday. I was put on a new medication called Invega. It seems ok, although my problems still exist. That's the problem with going away for a while. You are so well taken care of, that it is often hard to come back to your normal life. I am trying to find new coping skills, as well as trying to find a good support group in my area.
I have found all of you to be a great support group as well!
Thanks again for all your support and prayers. I really do appreciate it. Take care and God bless.
I was in a psychiatric hospital about an hour and a half away from my home. I was there almost a week. I came home yesterday. I was put on a new medication called Invega. It seems ok, although my problems still exist. That's the problem with going away for a while. You are so well taken care of, that it is often hard to come back to your normal life. I am trying to find new coping skills, as well as trying to find a good support group in my area.
I have found all of you to be a great support group as well!
Thanks again for all your support and prayers. I really do appreciate it. Take care and God bless.
Do you see the glass as half empty or half full? I say, what difference does it make--I paid for a full glass,so either way I am getting jipped!!!
Topic: RE: I can't believe it..
So excited for you, Skylar! I am sorry that the consultations cost $$$. I am a religious follower on this board, and two OH Plastic boards. I can't wait to reach goal and maintain then have plastics. Instead of rewarding with food (old habit I kicked out of bed) I'm going to reward with a HEALTHY LIFESTYLE and a surgeon's help improving my body (getting rid of hanging skin).
Lots of people have surgery anxieties, you are not alone! You always have us to vent or lean on!
Hugs!
Lots of people have surgery anxieties, you are not alone! You always have us to vent or lean on!
Hugs!
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on 6/1/10 10:46 pm, edited 6/1/10 10:48 pm - West Central FL☼RIDA , FL
on 6/1/10 10:46 pm, edited 6/1/10 10:48 pm - West Central FL☼RIDA , FL
Topic: RE: I can't believe it..
Hey girlfriend.....you know I can talk about plastic surgery for hours....LOL!
I love your analogy about my fear of flying. Here's what I've been telling myself........
I put my life in the hands of my surgeon and his surgery team. I trust him. I know he and his team are very well trained, experts at their craft. And so are the pilots and mechanics taking care of the airplane and my flight. SO for you it's the same. You are going to do some research on each surgeon you are considering so that you are comfortable with their track record. You interview them (that's your consultation) and you must ask for the phone numbers of at least 3 former/current patients who had the same procedures as you are having and ask them lots of questions.... finally listen to your gut! My mom always says "when in doubt throw it out"........so if you are not sure about one surgeon, if you have the slightest doubt about him/her throw 'em out and go with someone else. If something feels right go for it
You will do just fine. I fully understand the nervousness I was much more nervous before my first one and even my second and third procedure but at this point I'm pretty much ok with it (but still get a day or 2 of nerves pre-op).
Anyhow, Let me know if you ever want to talk about it. Early on in my journey I found it helpful to actually talk to people.
I'll be here to virtually hold you hand through the process.
Have a good day!
TTFN
Ruth
I love your analogy about my fear of flying. Here's what I've been telling myself........
I put my life in the hands of my surgeon and his surgery team. I trust him. I know he and his team are very well trained, experts at their craft. And so are the pilots and mechanics taking care of the airplane and my flight. SO for you it's the same. You are going to do some research on each surgeon you are considering so that you are comfortable with their track record. You interview them (that's your consultation) and you must ask for the phone numbers of at least 3 former/current patients who had the same procedures as you are having and ask them lots of questions.... finally listen to your gut! My mom always says "when in doubt throw it out"........so if you are not sure about one surgeon, if you have the slightest doubt about him/her throw 'em out and go with someone else. If something feels right go for it
You will do just fine. I fully understand the nervousness I was much more nervous before my first one and even my second and third procedure but at this point I'm pretty much ok with it (but still get a day or 2 of nerves pre-op).
Anyhow, Let me know if you ever want to talk about it. Early on in my journey I found it helpful to actually talk to people.
I'll be here to virtually hold you hand through the process.
Have a good day!
TTFN
Ruth
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