KwitkoSheriff of Banning (Retired)By the thing near the stuffIcrontian
edited December 2009
I've been lurking in this thread for a while now, but wanted to say that your progress is nothing less than amazing. You're an inspiration for many people who have issues shedding the pounds. Congratulations and keep up the good work.
Man... what a huge difference. I've never met you but you deserve a hug. This years EPIC, I owe you. Hopefully my wife can get the lap band... did you do any research on the lap band option?
I did, and it does have its advantages and disadvantages.
Pro:
No dumping syndrome
Can be removed
Loosing weight more slowly and the effects on the skin
Con:
Filling.
Port for filling.
Loosing weight more slowly.
Pros and Cons will be different for everyone. For me, it was needing to have the port right under the skin so that the ban could be filled, and the band needing tightening and all kinds of maintenance that was the deterrence. Whereas the RNY Bypass there is no maintenance. And my personal want for the weight loss to be done mostly after the first year was a big influence on my decision. I was a great candidate for the actual bypass where not everyone else may be.
And thank you!! I will hold you to that hug!!
trufax about finding the right gym. for a year, i belonged to a gym that many Ravens cheerleaders frequented, and it just made me hate the gym. i hated going and using the treadmill or the circuit training stuff next to these girls whose job was to be skinny and cute and perky. mrgh.
the gym i belong to now is very basic, and everyone i see there has the same sort of no-nonsense, mind-your-business attitude that suits me and my leave-me-the-fuck-alone-when-i'm-this-sweaty-and-gross-feeling towards the gym.
I think we've decided to switch gyms. This means I can do what I want and Zen can lifts weights with Thrax... I just can't wrap my head around lifting weights... Hopefully the change of scenery will help.
Well... we found out this weekend that my wife has some liver problems and that may very well be the proof we need for the lap-band procedure. I've been telling her about your progress and she is encouraged and hope she can have similar results.
I personally think that lifting weights is way easier and more fun than doing cardio which you've already been doing. If going to the gym for me was just weights, I'd have far less problems with making my big butt go. (God I hate cardio).
Well... we found out this weekend that my wife has some liver problems and that may very well be the proof we need for the lap-band procedure. I've been telling her about your progress and she is encouraged and hope she can have similar results.
Yeah, the more you have wrong the easier it is to get approved... a little backwards IMO, but both good and bad news for your wife... I'm sorry to hear about her liver problems, but glad it's just another point towards getting fully approved.
I'm on forums at Obesity Help. I've learned the most about others at that site... they have forums specifically for lap and RNY. It's been encouraging there.
I personally think that lifting weights is way easier and more fun than doing cardio which you've already been doing. If going to the gym for me was just weights, I'd have far less problems with making my big butt go. (God I hate cardio).
It's just a self confidence and self image deal. I have zero self confidence and it's a rough struggle right now. I know things will change and I'm positive about it. I just hope the change of scenery will help.
That's a confident person I see in your recent photos, Alidra. Keep up the good work, and I do hope switching gyms has a positive impact on your workout morale.
I cannot wait for this damned holiday season to be over! So much focus is put on food and eating durring this season. If I see another cookie or pie I may just have to be sick!
Now, prior to surgery, my downfall was sweets. Cookies, cakes, chocolate, ice cream. They all had my number, and I loved each one fully, and without prejudice. They were my comfort in times of stress or sadness. They were my friend, and always there.
No matter what they tell you about not being able to tolerate sugar, (especially with the RNY bypass) everyone is different. Each body reacts differently to sugar, and as your healing progresses and you are further into your recovery, the more your body will tolerate. Sugar included.
For my first bout with sugar was with a protein cereal about 10 weeks or so after surgery. It ended poorly, and I was in excruciating pain for hours. 1/2c of this cereal... I think it was 9g or 11g of sugar per serving. Coupled with the sugar from my Silk (as I found I wasn't as dairy tolerant as I thought I was). It was a disaster.
Further on it got easier. I was able to tolerate the natural sugars, honey... fruit sugars, and eventually refined sugar. Cookies, pies, chocolate and ice cream... my friends were finally back in town.
I found that the stress or sadness I experienced had never left, and that I was able to tolerate my comforters again. I found that it was easy to derail yourself... one cookie at a time. Not to mention I looove to bake, and that my mum's business is "Angie's Sweet Treats". Not that it's an excuse, but it is defiantly a contributor. <O:p
So for the summary to all of this nonsense, I have a resolution for the new year. To get my dumb ass back on track and stop lollygagging about, and screwing up my goals. Refined sugar, to hell with you. New gym, at least twice a week (now that I have school in the evenings again).
I'm 5 months post op and have only lost 70 pounds. I'm proud of where I am, but I know I can do better. And my streamlining my nutritional intake (again) I hope to regain a loss of 10-15 pounds a month for the next 6 or 7 months.
So here's to the chicken fatoosh salad, and unsweetened ice tea I'm having for lunch.
So, today I realized I'm only 70# away from goal... In the new year I'm going to kick ass!! I'm giving my self to my 1 year mark to loose that 70#. So... 7 months, 70#... loose 10# a month... I think that's reasonable.
Several years ago I made a New Years Resolution. My resolution was to be a size 16 by the end of the year. The end of the year came and I was still not in that size 16. I was crestfallen, but life went on. When I began this journey I was in a size 24 pants. 24 pushing 26 to be honest.
Today I went to ICHQ. I went there wearing a pair of low rise size 16 jeans. It's my first weight related accomplishment in 2010. It may be 3 years to late, but I've finally achieved that goal.
Thank you! You mentioning me "melting away" made me stop and really take a look. It's been a month or so since I've last updated... I just stopped looking.
Awesome!!! The weight is only one part, being healthier and feeling better about yourself are important too. From what you'd written, you have all three.
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LeahVoiceHobgoblin of Good GroomingFerndale, MIIcrontian
edited January 2010
Amanda, looking at your "before" photos I can't beleive that it's the same person I saw at ICHQ. You look mah-va-lous, Darling!
I never knew this thread existed. Wow, how did I miss it?
Congratulations on your progress so far. I will show my good lady this thread to encourage her with her weight loss (she has Krohns and was on steroids for years but finally had gall bladder surgery so she is off them and losing weight).
That's wonderful! My gallbladder surgery was so bad. Very painful! I hope hers went much better!
I know I've been slacking with updating. I'm going to post new photos soon. I'm down to 230 pounds, and in a size 16. I'm only 7 months into my journey! I have so far yet to go I wish her the best of luck in her journey!
She has some other issues to correct... hormones and chemical imbalances to get straightened up first. Odds are they are part of the problem with her gaining the weight and not being able to shed it. However, weight gain can cause the hormone and chemical imbalances. Catch-22. Either way, they correct them they may not be enough to allow her to drop the weight fast enough (ie, years and years to lose) so the normal issues (Fatty liver, knees, back, etc) will drive the insurance to OK the lap band or bypass.
She is so tired of the weight... Seeing how far you have come has helped solidify her resolve to be healthier and thus, weigh less.
Comments
Pro:
No dumping syndrome
Can be removed
Loosing weight more slowly and the effects on the skin
Con:
Filling.
Port for filling.
Loosing weight more slowly.
Pros and Cons will be different for everyone. For me, it was needing to have the port right under the skin so that the ban could be filled, and the band needing tightening and all kinds of maintenance that was the deterrence. Whereas the RNY Bypass there is no maintenance. And my personal want for the weight loss to be done mostly after the first year was a big influence on my decision. I was a great candidate for the actual bypass where not everyone else may be.
And thank you!! I will hold you to that hug!!
We'll see what my wife's doc says. She's already been approved to start the 1 year study/ prep. Add in knee pain, back pain, and so tired.
the gym i belong to now is very basic, and everyone i see there has the same sort of no-nonsense, mind-your-business attitude that suits me and my leave-me-the-fuck-alone-when-i'm-this-sweaty-and-gross-feeling towards the gym.
Yeah, the more you have wrong the easier it is to get approved... a little backwards IMO, but both good and bad news for your wife... I'm sorry to hear about her liver problems, but glad it's just another point towards getting fully approved.
I'm on forums at Obesity Help. I've learned the most about others at that site... they have forums specifically for lap and RNY. It's been encouraging there.
It's just a self confidence and self image deal. I have zero self confidence and it's a rough struggle right now. I know things will change and I'm positive about it. I just hope the change of scenery will help.
Now, prior to surgery, my downfall was sweets. Cookies, cakes, chocolate, ice cream. They all had my number, and I loved each one fully, and without prejudice. They were my comfort in times of stress or sadness. They were my friend, and always there.
No matter what they tell you about not being able to tolerate sugar, (especially with the RNY bypass) everyone is different. Each body reacts differently to sugar, and as your healing progresses and you are further into your recovery, the more your body will tolerate. Sugar included.
For my first bout with sugar was with a protein cereal about 10 weeks or so after surgery. It ended poorly, and I was in excruciating pain for hours. 1/2c of this cereal... I think it was 9g or 11g of sugar per serving. Coupled with the sugar from my Silk (as I found I wasn't as dairy tolerant as I thought I was). It was a disaster.
Further on it got easier. I was able to tolerate the natural sugars, honey... fruit sugars, and eventually refined sugar. Cookies, pies, chocolate and ice cream... my friends were finally back in town.
I found that the stress or sadness I experienced had never left, and that I was able to tolerate my comforters again. I found that it was easy to derail yourself... one cookie at a time. Not to mention I looove to bake, and that my mum's business is "Angie's Sweet Treats". Not that it's an excuse, but it is defiantly a contributor. <O:p
So for the summary to all of this nonsense, I have a resolution for the new year. To get my dumb ass back on track and stop lollygagging about, and screwing up my goals. Refined sugar, to hell with you. New gym, at least twice a week (now that I have school in the evenings again).
I'm 5 months post op and have only lost 70 pounds. I'm proud of where I am, but I know I can do better. And my streamlining my nutritional intake (again) I hope to regain a loss of 10-15 pounds a month for the next 6 or 7 months.
So here's to the chicken fatoosh salad, and unsweetened ice tea I'm having for lunch.
Time to get myself in gear.
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So, today I realized I'm only 70# away from goal... In the new year I'm going to kick ass!! I'm giving my self to my 1 year mark to loose that 70#. So... 7 months, 70#... loose 10# a month... I think that's reasonable.
Today I went to ICHQ. I went there wearing a pair of low rise size 16 jeans. It's my first weight related accomplishment in 2010. It may be 3 years to late, but I've finally achieved that goal.
Humility aside, I'm proud of myself.
Thank you! You mentioning me "melting away" made me stop and really take a look. It's been a month or so since I've last updated... I just stopped looking.
It's amazing to see how happier you look too, in your progress photographs!
Rock on, girl!
Congratulations on your progress so far. I will show my good lady this thread to encourage her with her weight loss (she has Krohns and was on steroids for years but finally had gall bladder surgery so she is off them and losing weight).
Inspiring.
I know I've been slacking with updating. I'm going to post new photos soon. I'm down to 230 pounds, and in a size 16. I'm only 7 months into my journey! I have so far yet to go
She is so tired of the weight... Seeing how far you have come has helped solidify her resolve to be healthier and thus, weigh less.