Marianne G.
Better now and getting back on track...
Jan 16, 2008
Since my last post I have made several changes. Both Dr. Ellner and my primary care physician called concerned about iron levels and both gave me advice on how to improve (same advice, almost like hearing a replay of the same conversation!). I have added a few other supplements and changed the time of day when I take my iron. I'm starting to feel better already!
I have also started going to Jazzercise. This is the most fun way to excercise ever! In the summer I ride my bicycle 10 miles every day but haven't done much excercise since the snow hit. I'm really excited about the Jazzercise class. In a couple of weeks I plan to add a yoga class as well. (Of course I'm naturally un-coordinated and can't remember the routines so I zig when the others zag. It's still fun and no one got hurt so not doing too bad!)
I've already lost 2 of the 5 pounds I gained! I plan to have the rest off soon (and maybe more!). This is definitely a live and learn journey...
I have also started going to Jazzercise. This is the most fun way to excercise ever! In the summer I ride my bicycle 10 miles every day but haven't done much excercise since the snow hit. I'm really excited about the Jazzercise class. In a couple of weeks I plan to add a yoga class as well. (Of course I'm naturally un-coordinated and can't remember the routines so I zig when the others zag. It's still fun and no one got hurt so not doing too bad!)
I've already lost 2 of the 5 pounds I gained! I plan to have the rest off soon (and maybe more!). This is definitely a live and learn journey...
18 months out and having issues...
Jan 12, 2008
I'm 18 months post op. I am currently at 150. I was around 245 before surgery so am happy with the weight loss however, I could stand to lose another 30 pounds. I made it down to 145 but have gained back 5 pounds. My issue is snacking. I crave food and have to find a way to avoid snacking. Sometimes I feel that I am a fat girl inside regardless of the weight loss. I don't want to be that fat girl on the outside again. I like being a normal size (8) and I like the compliments that I get. I'm trying to find out why I am sabatoging my own progress. Does my inner self feel like I am destined to fail so the snacking is my way of doing that? I don't feel as confident as I should with my new look. I can't really explain this. I tried seeing a therapist for a while but he wasn't any help in dealing with this. I don't think he understood ths real issue at all.
I'm still at a good size, I've only gained 5 pounds so it's nothing that can't be overcome. I need to establish a plan and deal with the real issues going on so I can overcome this. I wish I could explain it better. I would love to know how others have dealt with this issue....
I'm still at a good size, I've only gained 5 pounds so it's nothing that can't be overcome. I need to establish a plan and deal with the real issues going on so I can overcome this. I wish I could explain it better. I would love to know how others have dealt with this issue....
