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to do WLS or NOT?
Mar 26, 2011
35 INCHES!!! to date and 39.8 LBS!!!!!!!!!!!!
4 week challenge starts tomorrow. If I happen to lose 31lbs then NO SURGERY FOR ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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4 week challenge starts tomorrow. If I happen to lose 31lbs then NO SURGERY FOR ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Still can't decide what I should do.
Feb 26, 2011
I had many attempts at weight loss. I have a lot of luck with it until something sets me off to destroy my achievements. So on October 14Th 2010 I went in for my very first appointment with my surgeon. That's where it all began. Right away I started my pre-op weight loss. I had a visit with my family doctor and told him what I'm going to do. He decided to put me on a mild antidepressant. He said it may help me with my "winter blues" and my journey. ( i usually stay on it just until Christmas is over, but i decided to stay on it this time). I went through my usual diet and exercise. No special diet, I just try to watch my calorie and carb intake. and tread mil,elliptical and weights for my work out. It works for me but not as quickly as I like it to.
In December I found a brochure that advertised "GOT FAT?, try kickboxing" So I called and spoke to this very nice young girl. We set up a time to come try her class. 1 class and I was in love. It was a challenging class, you need a lot of strength and endurance. By the end of class I wanted to lay on the floor and not get up I was so BEAT. There were a lot of moves in her class I was not able to do, due to my weight, lack of balance, and ability. I got home that night and before I made it to the shower my phone was ringing. It was the kickboxing instructor. she was calling to see how I was and how I liked class and to tell me she was hoping to see me at the next class. I wanted to tell her HELL NO, you will not be seeing me again. But I said yes, I will be there tomorrow. Well tomorrow came and I could barely walk, so I did what the old Tara would do, I didn't go to class. instead I stayed home and vegged out on the couch. and did the same thing for the next couple days. as a few days passed I received another phone call from the instructor. she was questioning me on why I didn't come to class. I told her I was hurting too much. She told me, If you come back to class your pain will go away. (YEAH RIGHT!) so I agreed I would come back. she told me if I didn't get my ass to class she would come to my house and drag me out. ( I was kind of freaked out and scared ) So I went just so she wouldn't come to my house and get me. I realized I needed that. I needed that big push. I need to stop the excuses. When I came back to class everyone was very welcoming and a lot shared their weight loss stories with me. So with that and Joanna's persistent threats, I went 2 times a week. By December 31st I saw how much weight I lost, and the fact that I lost weight during the Christmas holidays, had me thinking. If i did more classes then how much will I lose? so i made a goal to do at least 4 classes a week minimum. I told Joanna my goal so she could help put some fire under my ass and help me to achieve that goal. By January 31st I was down 18 lbs.
Joanna told me she also does a 4 week challenge. She gives a diet plan, and 1/2 hour extra intense workout on the days she has class and a 2 mile walk/run on the days she doesn't. She said she gives 24/7 support . so in other words If i called her at 10:00pm to tell her I was going to binge, she said she would come and rip it out of my hands and sit with me until the feeling passes. and given her phone threats in the past i believe her. LOL
I was kind of intimidated by the run/walk so I told her I was going to pass on that opportunity. I later spoke with a woman who has been in my shoes. She did the 4 week challenge and Lost 20 lbs. It was then she put something in my head. Maybe I shouldn't go through with surgery. Maybe I can do this all myself (with support). This fellow class mate was such an inspiration to me I decided to do the next 4 week challenge ( end of march). since I first seen the WL surgeon I went though all my pre-op specialist and have been cleared by everyone for surgery. I am inches away from getting a date. But now I think I want to work for it. instead of taking "easy street". since I began this journey I lost 28.6 lbs and 27 1/2 inches. I also started running this past week. Not a lot, but at least it's a start start. I am surrounded by a lot of positive people now and Inspirational people to help me out and I think I finally found what works for me. I am still following through with the rest of my Dr. appointments, but I will hold surgery off until I complete the 4 week challenge before making a final decision. Wish me luck!!.......
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In December I found a brochure that advertised "GOT FAT?, try kickboxing" So I called and spoke to this very nice young girl. We set up a time to come try her class. 1 class and I was in love. It was a challenging class, you need a lot of strength and endurance. By the end of class I wanted to lay on the floor and not get up I was so BEAT. There were a lot of moves in her class I was not able to do, due to my weight, lack of balance, and ability. I got home that night and before I made it to the shower my phone was ringing. It was the kickboxing instructor. she was calling to see how I was and how I liked class and to tell me she was hoping to see me at the next class. I wanted to tell her HELL NO, you will not be seeing me again. But I said yes, I will be there tomorrow. Well tomorrow came and I could barely walk, so I did what the old Tara would do, I didn't go to class. instead I stayed home and vegged out on the couch. and did the same thing for the next couple days. as a few days passed I received another phone call from the instructor. she was questioning me on why I didn't come to class. I told her I was hurting too much. She told me, If you come back to class your pain will go away. (YEAH RIGHT!) so I agreed I would come back. she told me if I didn't get my ass to class she would come to my house and drag me out. ( I was kind of freaked out and scared ) So I went just so she wouldn't come to my house and get me. I realized I needed that. I needed that big push. I need to stop the excuses. When I came back to class everyone was very welcoming and a lot shared their weight loss stories with me. So with that and Joanna's persistent threats, I went 2 times a week. By December 31st I saw how much weight I lost, and the fact that I lost weight during the Christmas holidays, had me thinking. If i did more classes then how much will I lose? so i made a goal to do at least 4 classes a week minimum. I told Joanna my goal so she could help put some fire under my ass and help me to achieve that goal. By January 31st I was down 18 lbs.
Joanna told me she also does a 4 week challenge. She gives a diet plan, and 1/2 hour extra intense workout on the days she has class and a 2 mile walk/run on the days she doesn't. She said she gives 24/7 support . so in other words If i called her at 10:00pm to tell her I was going to binge, she said she would come and rip it out of my hands and sit with me until the feeling passes. and given her phone threats in the past i believe her. LOL
I was kind of intimidated by the run/walk so I told her I was going to pass on that opportunity. I later spoke with a woman who has been in my shoes. She did the 4 week challenge and Lost 20 lbs. It was then she put something in my head. Maybe I shouldn't go through with surgery. Maybe I can do this all myself (with support). This fellow class mate was such an inspiration to me I decided to do the next 4 week challenge ( end of march). since I first seen the WL surgeon I went though all my pre-op specialist and have been cleared by everyone for surgery. I am inches away from getting a date. But now I think I want to work for it. instead of taking "easy street". since I began this journey I lost 28.6 lbs and 27 1/2 inches. I also started running this past week. Not a lot, but at least it's a start start. I am surrounded by a lot of positive people now and Inspirational people to help me out and I think I finally found what works for me. I am still following through with the rest of my Dr. appointments, but I will hold surgery off until I complete the 4 week challenge before making a final decision. Wish me luck!!.......
New Beginings....start NOW!
Oct 14, 2010
Hello,
I am new to this site, I am new to blogging. I am new to Bariatric surgery. Today was my first appointment with the surgeon. We tried to figure out together what road to go down. He suggest gastric bypass. My original decision was to try for lap band but I think we decided on the sleeve. The next steps are in process. I have up coming appointments made with the nutritionist, and the pulmonologist in November. and the Psychologist,physical therapist and gastroligist in January. If everything goes as planned surgery will be April. Now it's just a matter of will power and self control, and Lot's of support. My journey starts today. I hope to make some connections and build a support system through this site. Good luck to everyone on their journey. We will see our Goals met very soon!
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I am new to this site, I am new to blogging. I am new to Bariatric surgery. Today was my first appointment with the surgeon. We tried to figure out together what road to go down. He suggest gastric bypass. My original decision was to try for lap band but I think we decided on the sleeve. The next steps are in process. I have up coming appointments made with the nutritionist, and the pulmonologist in November. and the Psychologist,physical therapist and gastroligist in January. If everything goes as planned surgery will be April. Now it's just a matter of will power and self control, and Lot's of support. My journey starts today. I hope to make some connections and build a support system through this site. Good luck to everyone on their journey. We will see our Goals met very soon!
