Leigh S.
Still plugging away
Jun 17, 2007
I did find out that my pouch is stretched since the surgery was never performed correctly. All that pain and hell for nothing other than to piss me off and get my butt moving on succeeding on my own without surgery right now.
I am currently walking 2-4 miles per day (when time permits), down 2 pant sizes and feel full of so much energy it is overwhelming sometimes.
I will continue to plug away at the HMR system and be happy and healthy!!!
Hanging in there!
Feb 22, 2007
Well, I have been at this for 2 1/2 months. So far, so "ok". I saw a nutritionist on January 31. She basically put me on a diabetic diet full of veggies and fruits. She also stressed the importance of protein and fluids. I woke up on February 1 with high ambitions to do exactly what she told me. Well, that is a lot of food to consume. It honestly was way too much. I found myself starting to graze a lot again and so full that I literally felt ill.
I think I have finally found where I need to be with my eating. I returned on February 19 for a followup with her. I told her all the problems that I had. She understood. I lost 3 1/2 pounds in 2 1/2 weeks. I am somewhat pleased. I think I am losing more inches than pounds. My pants are looser and clothes fit better so I must be doing something right.
According to their scales, since I began this whole thing again in December, I have lost 16 pounds. According to my scale at home, I have lost 25 pounds. I like my scale better :-). Either way, I will NOT give up. I will keep plugging away.
I have increased my exercise regimen when I am able. I am not overly obsessive about it as much as I was in December and January. I am just obtaining a healthy lifestyle.
Will keep everyone updated as progress or I hope progress is achieved.
Three things I have come to realize:
1. I cannot beat myself up over if I slip a little or don't exercise on a specific day.
2. Support is a wonderful tool. Use it and use it wisely.
3. I am stronger than I think I am and I can achieve anything that is set forth in front of me. I am a survivor!!!
Survival
Dec 27, 2006
With the support of everyone here, I know that 1) either I will lose the weight that I so easily put back on, 2) end up with a revision or 3) be satisfied with the size that I am now. I am aiming for #1!!!!! And, of course, the support from everyone here!
Here we go again...............................................................
Scale time
Dec 11, 2006
The past few days have been pretty good eating wise. Yes, I would like a Big Mac and fries but I refuse to go back there. I have ordered myself a steak salad for dinner tonight and plan to savor every single bite. Will keep updating as I go along.
Wish me luck. I am going to need it if I want to continue with this!!!
I have come too far!
Dec 08, 2006
I have gone back to the basics of protein, fluids, and vitamins. I have most likely already stretched my pouch but I need to train myself to take my life back. I need to begin a exercise regimen as soon as possible.
With the help of OH and all the wonderful individuals that are on there, I know that I can conquer this and get to the person that I first set out to become almost 4 years ago. I have gone through too much to let food defeat me again.
