I call it success Sept 2013

Sep 10, 2013

It has been

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Things are going great ... November 25, 2010

Nov 25, 2010

Thought I would drop in and let you all know that I am doing well.  I should really learn how to add photos because now I don't mind taking photos of myself. It's been a wonderful journey and I certainly hope that if you are considering this surgery, do it.  You won't regret it ... just make sure you follow the rules.  

I love it.

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Two years out - all is fine - Weight 138

Jun 02, 2010

Well I can't believe I will be two years out ... My weight is stable.  My health is good.  No regrets whatsoever.  People still don't recognize me.  I feel wonderful.  I feel a little guilty about forgetting my OH friends.  I haven't written anything in a long  long time.  But I have been busy with my new life. 

If you ever want to discuss WLS, just drop me a line. I am more than willing to give support, answer questions g dr
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August 20, 2009 - 133

Aug 20, 2009

QUEST Cal-Mag Chewable Calcium Citrate 1200-2000 mg/day 600 at a time

Isotonix MultiTech Formula Vitamin and Mineral Supplement

w. iron 36 mg/day

w thiamin B1 2.2 mg/day

w folic acid 800-1000 mcg/day

B-12 - 350 mcg/day

Vitamin D3 liquid - 400-800 IU / day


Maintenance - going well
Exercise - could use some improvement
Emotions - good

A new main squeeze in my life and he knows about my surgery.  I told him the first week.  He is very supportive.

 

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July 22 - 135 lbs - Visit to the Nutritionist

Jul 22, 2009

Went to the nutritionist (Nicola) at Dr. Dent's yesterday.  She is wonderful. 

She is happy with my eating plan but she would like me to increase my food intake with potassium and calcium rich foods.  My labs are OK but I am a little low in calcium and potassium.  She gave me a list of foods that I should eat.  She also gave me a list of guidelines for vitamins I am supposed to take -   
For the rest of my life
Take two complete multivitamins every day (chewable, liquid or crushed, sugar-free  (avoid children's, senior's or time-release multivitamins)
600 mg of calcium citrate with vitamin D two times per day
one vitamin B12 every day
Sample Day -
Breakfast - Two adult multi-vitamins and Vitamin B-12
Lunch - Calcium with vitamin D (to be taken at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking multi)
Dinner - calcium with vitamin D

Potasium Rich Foods (in addition to what I am eating, add ...
bran cereal, granola, beans, lentils, hummus, yogurt, fish, chicken, meat, nuts and nut butters, fruit & vegetables, sweet potatoes, banana

Healthy Fats (in addition to what I am eating, add ... 
nuts, seeds, salmon, trout, oil, avacado nut butters, becel, mayo

50 g Protein per Day (I am only eating about 35-40 g per day, so I need to add ...
add cottage cheese,
add beneprotein to yogurt
add Ryvita crackers and peanut butter
choose salmone & mayo
hummus and crackers / vegetables
nuts and seeks for snacks

Fluids
use both cup and stainless steel bottle
bring water while exercising
bring tea/ water to my meetings
carry my water bottle with me


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July 6 - 135 lbs - Some people's children

Jul 05, 2009

It's like people can be so hurtful (especially friends and family but I suppose if it came from strangers, it might hurt too).  My friends and family don't all know I've had weight loss surgery.  I tell them I am on a 'very strict program'.  These are some of the comments I get -
Holy, are you ever skinny.
You are too skinny!!!
Are you anorexic?
Are you sick?
It's time you stopped losing weight.
You need a facelift.
Oh, you'll gain it back. 

I just smile and take it in.  Sometimes I even lie about how much I've lost (I say I've lost 75 lbs over a year so it doesn't sound so drastic). 

I bought some V-8 juice.  I heard it helps with the potasium.  It actually tastes pretty good.  If I need protein I usually eat almonds or walnuts (I always have a baggie full in my purse).  I find that I need to try and add calories.  I could stand to gain about 5 or 10 lbs back. 

I still don't have an appetite but some OH friends tell me it might come back one of these days.  I'll deal with that when the time comes.  So as of today, I can't imagine gaining back my weight.  That would be scary.  I'd hate to have to buy new clothes again.  It can be very expensive. 

But bottom line - for the most part feeling good.  I would like to gain some strength by building some muscle.  Maybe it would help with all this loose skin.  I simply can't afford plastic surgery.  






 
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June 29 - 135 lbs. - Surgery Anniversary -

Jun 28, 2009

Go figure ... I missed my anniversary date.  Just over one year ago (June 25 2008) I had my RNY surgery.  Dr. Quoc Huynh from MIS Group (Humber  Hospital) changed my life for the better. I remember at the beginning, I wondered if I was taking too drastic of a step to help me manage this lifetime challenge of weight management.  I questionned whether I was taking the easy way out and I felt shame that I couldn't do it on my own.  Now that I reflect on it, I made the best decision for me.  The year has been unlike anything I have ever experienced with a weight loss journey. 

I now don't eat like a piggy.  I don't "live to eat" rather I "eat to live".  Sometimes I don't even have an appetite.  My blood work is fine.  I followed the plan (I didn't push the envelope) and believe I am working my RNY tool as best as I can..  I am still working on the exercise piece (advice, get started on an exercise plan earlier than later) but it is getting better - I see a personal trainer to help me build some strength.  I haven't experienced a sense of loss of anything like others.  I believe I have more self-respect.  I am not sure but I may be doiing too much shopping - so I wonder if I have become addicted to buying clothes.  I love getting bargains and I don't think I really need four pairs of black jeans.  

My family think I am too skinny now.  Some friends have asked me if I am sick.  Before of course, they thought I was too fat before.  I can't please everyone but I am good with my journey and that's what counts.  

I still have not told many people about my RNY surgery.  I think it is a personal decision and unless a person asks me specifically what I did to lose my weight I won't be offering up the suggestion that they go for surgery.  But once they decide to do and they want info, I am very happy to share my experience with them. 

I don't have a large support system outside my OH friends and the Ottawa Support Group and Doctor Dent - but I manage.  


   
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May 28 - 137

May 27, 2009

This is my Dr's Goal; personally I think I'm too thin.  I don't want to become any thinner.  Perhaps I need to try getting in more protein.  I still do not have an appetite.  And I still dump once in awhile especially when I eat too fast.  Still can't tolerate some foods (especially bread yuck).  Exercise is becoming easier and maybe that is why I keep loosing but I need to exercise.  It seems like it is a catch 22.  Exercise builds muscle.  Muscle burns more calories which results in loosing more weight ... whoa.  Stop already.  

One day at a time I guess is all I can ask.  But bottom line is ... after all is done, I still think I made the best decision of my life.  I can do more to help me get used to this new way of living.

Still healing from my broken heart ... perhaps that is another reason why I am not eating very much.  

I should be good to myself ... thanks to all those who come in and visit my blog and provide support and feedback.  I appreciate it.   
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May 13 - 139

May 13, 2009

I weigh 139 today.  I think I am an emotional eater.  I have been trying to eat and gorge to help me with my sadness but then I dump ... god it is almost like I am back in the early post-op days.  I was down to 137 but started taking some Optifast so I can at least get some protein in.

How long does it take for a broken heart to heal?  Damn him.  Why did he dump me?  I wish I could figure it out. I thought he was the one ... then I got side swiped ... from behind without any warning or hint that anything was wrong. 

I will take some time to heal but man I am not getting back on that horse again for a long time.  I am thinking, maybe it is all my loose skin he doesn't like.  Why do I continue to beat myself up over this? 

I keep hoping he will call and say he made a mistake but I shouldn't get my hopes up.  

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April 29 - 142 - sad

Apr 29, 2009

I just lost a few more pounds because I have not been able to eat.  I got dumped by my man friend this week.  And for no apparent reason.  No fight, no argument, no warning signs ... I am just too sad.   At the best of times, I don't have an appetite and now, it's worse, I didn't eat or drink anything yesterday.  I need to take care of myself because my heart needs some TLC right now and not a deprivatiion of food or drink.  Did I say I am sad?  ~m
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Ottawa, ON
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RNY
Surgery
06/25/2008
Surgery Date
May 10, 2008
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