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on 5/17/10 12:43 pm
on 5/17/10 12:43 pm
Topic: RE: xpost - OT: Update on my Flying
OH BOY, Ruth, I'm so excited for you. You're going to do it and once you have that under your belt - yes you can go anywhere. I hope you can actually enjoy the experience. And then start planning that next vacation......
I don't know if you ever flew when you were morbidly obese - but I have to tell you flying when you are normal weight is so much easier. There is ton of extra room in the seat, plenty of space for the tray to come down when they hand out the only thing that is free - some cheap drinks. It's so much easier to get around in the airport and you can easily fit into the toilet on the plane etc. I think if you were trying to overcome a fear of flying while you were morbidly obese, it would have been much more difficult and uncomfortable.
I look forward to you posting after you've flown and telling us how it felt.
I don't know if you ever flew when you were morbidly obese - but I have to tell you flying when you are normal weight is so much easier. There is ton of extra room in the seat, plenty of space for the tray to come down when they hand out the only thing that is free - some cheap drinks. It's so much easier to get around in the airport and you can easily fit into the toilet on the plane etc. I think if you were trying to overcome a fear of flying while you were morbidly obese, it would have been much more difficult and uncomfortable.
I look forward to you posting after you've flown and telling us how it felt.
(deactivated member)
on 5/17/10 12:13 pm
on 5/17/10 12:13 pm
Topic: RE: What are you celebrating and proud of? Monday
Wow, an hour of weeding and tree trimming - that's good exercise.
I was feeling really lazy today but I still went to the mall to walk - but I only walked 4 miles instead of my normal 5 - I guess being away on a mini vacation where I didn't get a lot of exercise really made an impact on my fitness - not in a good way. So I am proud that I did get out and walk. Next time it will be 5 miles again, at least I hope it will be.
Take care.
I was feeling really lazy today but I still went to the mall to walk - but I only walked 4 miles instead of my normal 5 - I guess being away on a mini vacation where I didn't get a lot of exercise really made an impact on my fitness - not in a good way. So I am proud that I did get out and walk. Next time it will be 5 miles again, at least I hope it will be.
Take care.
(deactivated member)
on 5/17/10 11:55 am
on 5/17/10 11:55 am
Topic: RE: WW Weigh-In Week #3
Wow, Sherrie, you're doing so well - I'm so glad that your motivated so you will keep going. It takes awhile to really get into the routine. Keep up the good work. 
(deactivated member)
on 5/17/10 11:24 am
on 5/17/10 11:24 am
Topic: RE: I am back ....
Hi Bridget and welcome back. Katya - what a pretty name for a little girl - she must be adorable. I can't imagine being on bed rest for most of your pregnancy - YIKES, you must have been miserable.
I look forward to reading your posts and I like your attitude about not wanting to pass your food issues onto your daughter.
I look forward to reading your posts and I like your attitude about not wanting to pass your food issues onto your daughter.
(deactivated member)
on 5/17/10 10:51 am, edited 5/17/10 10:51 am - West Central FL☼RIDA , FL
on 5/17/10 10:51 am, edited 5/17/10 10:51 am - West Central FL☼RIDA , FL
Topic: RE: xpost - OT: Update on my Flying
it's a 3 hour flight...I keep thinking of Gilligan Islands 3 hour tour....LOL
3 hours or 180 mins LOL
I'm already my next trip.....thinking positive about this so I want to make up for lost travel time....
3 hours or 180 mins LOL
I'm already my next trip.....thinking positive about this so I want to make up for lost travel time....
Topic: RE: I am back ....
ooops Hi Bridget and Katya..hahaha
started this process back in 2007/2008 denied MGB, denied for Barix, put on hold (BMI was too high for pilot phase)at St.joe's and since moved to Windsor and had to start again, December, 2009 referral sent from GP...April 5 and 8, 2010 1st appt at Windsor clinic with nurse and doc
April 16, 2010 sleep clinic, April 27 echo
May 3,2010 Orientation at Met hospital--,
SURGERY booked Oct.20.2010
April 16, 2010 sleep clinic, April 27 echo
May 3,2010 Orientation at Met hospital--,
SURGERY booked Oct.20.2010
Topic: RE: I am back ....
Hi Katya,
well as for success..u already have done so much
you have survived pregnancy on bedrest and have a beautiful little girl for all your hard work on bedrest..i only had to do it for a few weeks, i was losing my mind but the results are so worth it!!
u already dropped 50 lbs..wow..that is incredible
lots of fun to exercise with the baby..use her as a weight or put her on the floor and do squats holding a cute toy and touch every time u squat
u r already a huge success!!
well as for success..u already have done so much
you have survived pregnancy on bedrest and have a beautiful little girl for all your hard work on bedrest..i only had to do it for a few weeks, i was losing my mind but the results are so worth it!!
u already dropped 50 lbs..wow..that is incredible
lots of fun to exercise with the baby..use her as a weight or put her on the floor and do squats holding a cute toy and touch every time u squat
u r already a huge success!!
started this process back in 2007/2008 denied MGB, denied for Barix, put on hold (BMI was too high for pilot phase)at St.joe's and since moved to Windsor and had to start again, December, 2009 referral sent from GP...April 5 and 8, 2010 1st appt at Windsor clinic with nurse and doc
April 16, 2010 sleep clinic, April 27 echo
May 3,2010 Orientation at Met hospital--,
SURGERY booked Oct.20.2010
April 16, 2010 sleep clinic, April 27 echo
May 3,2010 Orientation at Met hospital--,
SURGERY booked Oct.20.2010
Topic: RE: For the ladies - Provera
Ok my big concern is why did the doc just give u provera without doing some bloodwork to see what is going on? how soon post-op did the doc prescribe this? cuz the surgery affects your hormones, so when your body starts dropping the weight you also drop estrogen cuz it is fat soluble, so then your progesterone would be out of balance too- perfectly normal post-op..BUT if u have to take provera now, it has probably intensified the symptoms..did u check with your surgeon?
make sure u r taking some extra iron rich foods or a supplement
has the doc checked your thyroid? if your thyroid is out of whack your periods will get all wonky
also the doc should check your progesterone levels, that is why i am thinking they gave u provera..but it should be timed properly with the cycle
my advice is go back and talk to the doc and have some bloodwork
the nausea could be from the provera too
i took it for another reason, i was not having regular cycles and took it from day 1-10, ya it sucked but i only did it twice cuz i tried fixing my cycles with my naturopath, so far so good
i wish u the best of luck, i have been there and it sucks, u just wanna lay in bed and wait for it to pass
make sure u r taking some extra iron rich foods or a supplement
has the doc checked your thyroid? if your thyroid is out of whack your periods will get all wonky
also the doc should check your progesterone levels, that is why i am thinking they gave u provera..but it should be timed properly with the cycle
my advice is go back and talk to the doc and have some bloodwork
the nausea could be from the provera too
i took it for another reason, i was not having regular cycles and took it from day 1-10, ya it sucked but i only did it twice cuz i tried fixing my cycles with my naturopath, so far so good
i wish u the best of luck, i have been there and it sucks, u just wanna lay in bed and wait for it to pass
started this process back in 2007/2008 denied MGB, denied for Barix, put on hold (BMI was too high for pilot phase)at St.joe's and since moved to Windsor and had to start again, December, 2009 referral sent from GP...April 5 and 8, 2010 1st appt at Windsor clinic with nurse and doc
April 16, 2010 sleep clinic, April 27 echo
May 3,2010 Orientation at Met hospital--,
SURGERY booked Oct.20.2010
April 16, 2010 sleep clinic, April 27 echo
May 3,2010 Orientation at Met hospital--,
SURGERY booked Oct.20.2010
Topic: RE: xpost - OT: Update on my Flying
wooooohooo
way to go
so how long will your flight be?
it will be here and over before u know i****ch out u may love it and start booking flights all over the place
way to go
so how long will your flight be?
it will be here and over before u know i****ch out u may love it and start booking flights all over the place
started this process back in 2007/2008 denied MGB, denied for Barix, put on hold (BMI was too high for pilot phase)at St.joe's and since moved to Windsor and had to start again, December, 2009 referral sent from GP...April 5 and 8, 2010 1st appt at Windsor clinic with nurse and doc
April 16, 2010 sleep clinic, April 27 echo
May 3,2010 Orientation at Met hospital--,
SURGERY booked Oct.20.2010
April 16, 2010 sleep clinic, April 27 echo
May 3,2010 Orientation at Met hospital--,
SURGERY booked Oct.20.2010
(deactivated member)
on 5/17/10 8:00 am - West Central FL☼RIDA , FL
on 5/17/10 8:00 am - West Central FL☼RIDA , FL
Topic: xpost - OT: Update on my Flying
I BOOKED MY TICKETS..... paid in full.....I'm flying home!!!!!
Hopefully I don't get too much anxiety over the next 3 weeks as I wait to go.
Thanks for all your support.
PS - Notice I did not say Update on my FEAR of flying.....just on my Flying. :-)
Hopefully I don't get too much anxiety over the next 3 weeks as I wait to go.
Thanks for all your support.
PS - Notice I did not say Update on my FEAR of flying.....just on my Flying. :-)
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