Guest guest Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 Yay for you! Mental progress is the most important kind ;-) the new me > Today is day 2! Doing ok so far...did have a string cheese stick at > my preschool..guess it's better than the birthday cupcakes with > maple frosting I didn't have yesterday . I am noticing my mindset > changing...yeah! It's taken 5 months for this to happen. > I had a conference with a parent until 5:00 pm, then had to go to > the bank unexpectedly after that, Finally, I made it to the gym (an > hour and 15 minutes late). When I got there, all the elipticals and > treadmills were taken. The old me said, " just walk out, it's not > your fault, you tried. " But the new me said, " just get on a bike > for awhile, I know you hate them, but surely something will open up > soon. " I listened to the new me and sure enough, 2 minutes into it, > the best elliptical opened up. Yeah! I hope I can keep this new > me. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 That's a great mindset! It is so easy sometimes to blow off a workout or meal at the drop of a hint of an " excuse " for me. It takes more effort to stick to plan and do things right!! Colleen > Today is day 2! Doing ok so far...did have a string cheese stick at > my preschool..guess it's better than the birthday cupcakes with > maple frosting I didn't have yesterday . I am noticing my mindset > changing...yeah! It's taken 5 months for this to happen. > I had a conference with a parent until 5:00 pm, then had to go to > the bank unexpectedly after that, Finally, I made it to the gym (an > hour and 15 minutes late). When I got there, all the elipticals and > treadmills were taken. The old me said, " just walk out, it's not > your fault, you tried. " But the new me said, " just get on a bike > for awhile, I know you hate them, but surely something will open up > soon. " I listened to the new me and sure enough, 2 minutes into it, > the best elliptical opened up. Yeah! I hope I can keep this new > me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 Congrats on the new me showing through.... seems like my " new me " always wants to paly hide and seek... and the old me pops out more often than the new.... what a battle... it is like having two personalities..demonized... the " new me " is the good girl trying to behave and the " old me " is the demonized one pushing " new me " out of the way.... like those preppy gilrs on those movies being mean to the geeky girls.... well i have enough fight in me to fight back ,,,but i sure get tired of fighting.... everytime i just feel i am getting the " new me " and the NEW ME then the " old me " shows up again telling her to get out of the way... i think i need to find me some good pics and put my face on the bodies like someone said... maybe that will help on the fridge and in my car.... " new me " where arrrrrreeeeee Youuuuuuu??? gypsi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 > i think i need to find me some good pics and put my face on the > bodies like someone said... maybe that will help on the fridge and > in my car.... That's exactly what I want to do, but I can't find a suitable body to use! I've been searching for " curvy bikini models " - unfortunately it's brought up porn websites here at work, and tried to put a virus on my computer at home *shakes head* I really want to use a body with a similar shape to mine, and I have really big boobs, small waist and a big butt - so it hasn't been easy! > Congrats on the new me showing through.... > seems like my " new me " always wants to paly hide and seek... and the > old me pops out more often than the new.... what a battle... it is > like having two personalities..demonized... the " new me " is the good > girl trying to behave and the " old me " is the demonized one > pushing " new me " out of the way.... like those preppy gilrs on those > movies being mean to the geeky girls.... well i have enough fight in > me to fight back ,,,but i sure get tired of fighting.... everytime i > just feel i am getting the " new me " and the NEW ME then the " old me " > shows up again telling her to get out of the way... i think i need to > find me some good pics and put my face on the bodies like someone > said... maybe that will help on the fridge and in my car.... > > " new me " where arrrrrreeeeee Youuuuuuu??? > gypsi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 Hey don't you worry. I work at a gym and we always say, " Well, we will find out who will still be fit in December by March " because that is when all the halftruckers quit. So that is why all the ellipticals were taken! It won't be that bad in a few months, trust me! Just as long as you're still there that is all that matters!!! > Today is day 2! Doing ok so far...did have a string cheese stick at > my preschool..guess it's better than the birthday cupcakes with > maple frosting I didn't have yesterday . I am noticing my mindset > changing...yeah! It's taken 5 months for this to happen. > I had a conference with a parent until 5:00 pm, then had to go to > the bank unexpectedly after that, Finally, I made it to the gym (an > hour and 15 minutes late). When I got there, all the elipticals and > treadmills were taken. The old me said, " just walk out, it's not > your fault, you tried. " But the new me said, " just get on a bike > for awhile, I know you hate them, but surely something will open up > soon. " I listened to the new me and sure enough, 2 minutes into it, > the best elliptical opened up. Yeah! I hope I can keep this new > me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 What I did was go to the www.myvirtualmodel.com <http://www.myvirtualmodel.com/> website and played with the numbers and created a 'model' that looks almost exactly like I do. I could then change the weight and other stats and see what I will look like when I lose 20lbs, 40lbs, 50lbs, or my goal of 60lbs. It is fun and gives me something to put on my refrigerator next to my Before Pic! Good luck! Christy in Indiana Re: the new me > i think i need to find me some good pics and put my face on the > bodies like someone said... maybe that will help on the fridge and > in my car.... That's exactly what I want to do, but I can't find a suitable body to use! I've been searching for " curvy bikini models " - unfortunately it's brought up porn websites here at work, and tried to put a virus on my computer at home *shakes head* I really want to use a body with a similar shape to mine, and I have really big boobs, small waist and a big butt - so it hasn't been easy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 You didn't say exactly how much postop you are.. but I was not supposed to even attempt to stand up straight for at least 10 days to two weeks... you don't want to pop all those internal sutures do you? It was probably close to a month before I was not " sore " all the time.... that does not mean I was in " pain " ... just sore from the muscle work. in GA > Hi everyone, > > I am home from my plastic surgery (belt lipectomy and breast lift). I am > pretty sore. I hope this part passes pretty quickly. Those who had the tt, > how long did this real soreness last? They removed 10.5 pounds from me during > surgery. He said all looked really good and that I will be pleased. Right > now all I see is this lovely garment I am wearing, lol. Also, how long until > you felt like you could stand up straight? Did walking help relieve the > soreness quicker? > > Thanks for your thoughts and prayers! > > in Asheville > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2005 Report Share Posted July 25, 2005 cindy, best of luck on your recovery. I had a breast lift 3 months ago and, from what i hear, is a piece of cake compared to a tummy tuck. my tt will, hopefully, be in january. my breasts have been healing great. the bottom of each breast is still numb, it's a weird feeling but will pass with time. the scars look awesome, they don't bother me at all. keep us updated!!! Cheryl Iowa 9/20/02 225/150 this morning (the xenical is worthless) breast lift 4/22/05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 Well I am now back and banded. Boy the flight home and care ride mixed with gas pains and a girgling stomach was fun. I must say that my banded companions, and Ron were the best to be with. We all survived with our own little " Is this suppose to be happening? " moments. All in all we left with big smiles on our faces. Nina I am sorry I did not get to see you in person, but your mother is a lovely person. She helped my husband find the best Tequilia in the down as well as some of the best food at a place called Fusion. I finally had to tell him to shut up as I was sipping my broth. The staff were great as everyone has mentioned. I think our only set back was we had to wait in the waiting room for 2.5 hours before our rooms were ready upstairs. Of course we had to pick the full house night at the hospital. Now that the journey has started, I just feel so great about the descision I have made and thus far have no fears or regrets (except drinking some tea too fast). I will keep you all posted. Without the board I don't think I could of done this Loves and hugs Trish 227.5/224.4/ ????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 This is Ron and I must say for Tricia's comments: Ditto! Be ready guys, the drive to the airport and then the plane ride (try to arrange the best seating possible) try the first section past first class if not first class, this will give you better stretch room, and you'll want it. If you are fortunate to bring a companion with you to support you that's great if not I pray that all of you are as fortunate as I was, being the first to arrive at the airport the driver (Ernesto) I hope I didn't butcher his name but anyway, I was by myself and nervous as could be then he comes these wonderful folks we picked up at another terminal. Boy! What a trip up – quite different from the ride back and try to explain to your companions if you are lucky enough to have one; that last thing you wish to hear, smell, or experience is someone else enjoying a bag of nachos, chips, or any product of such. Here you are drinking Gatorade, you stomach is totally burping the gasses, you feel some like swallowing a golf ball in you smell these wonderful smell of chips and candy from the back of the van can be pure torture. But back to my band-mates, what a team; guys you have no idea how much easier you made this procedure for me. You are all forever in my debt. For you men! Think about it: women have babies and most have had children by the time they decide to go through this procedure, they have had their abdominal regions stretched and in some cases "C" sections that even more familiarize them with the pain involved. Me a 42 year old male – I was a total wuss, hurt badly the first three days then things got better. But I have never had surgery before and did not know what to expect. So if you men are deciding to select this procedure, unless you're a macho man the type who can jog home after a vasectomy expect some pain and discomfort the first week. To duplicate what Trish has already said "Now that the journey has started, I just feel so great about the decision I've made and thus far have no fears or regrets. I will keep you all posted. Without the board I don't think I could have done this, not to mention without; Beth, Triffany, Trish, and I may have just decided to enjoy a few days in San Deigo and went home, I was that terrified. It's worth it guys go for it. Change your life now don't wait until it's too late. Ron Covington >> Well I am now back and banded. Boy the flight home and care ride > mixed with gas pains and a girgling stomach was fun.> > I must say that my banded companions, and Ron were the best > to be with. We all survived with our own little "Is this suppose to > be happening?" moments. All in all we left with big smiles on our > faces.> > Nina I am sorry I did not get to see you in person, but your mother > is a lovely person. She helped my husband find the best Tequilia in > the down as well as some of the best food at a place called Fusion. > I finally had to tell him to shut up as I was sipping my broth.> > The staff were great as everyone has mentioned. I think our only > set back was we had to wait in the waiting room for 2.5 hours before > our rooms were ready upstairs. Of course we had to pick the full > house night at the hospital. > > Now that the journey has started, I just feel so great about the > descision I have made and thus far have no fears or regrets (except > drinking some tea too fast). I will keep you all posted. Without > the board I don't think I could of done this> > Loves and hugs> Trish> > 227.5/224.4/ ?????> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 Ron welcome back. You made me laugh a couple of time reading your post. Thanks for giving us a "guys perspective". I guess you are right, some of us have already had abdominal surgeries and knew what to expect. But I have to say I was a wuss right along with you since I couldn't tolerate the pain meds. Welcome to the banded side! M 280/180/155 -100lbs gone for good! Lapband 3/1/05 http://www.tracyslapband.com From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of ronc2265Sent: Monday, February 13, 2006 8:51 PM Subject: Re: The New Me This is Ron and I must say for Tricia's comments: Ditto! Be ready guys, the drive to the airport and then the plane ride (try to arrange the best seating possible) try the first section past first class if not first class, this will give you better stretch room, and you'll want it. If you are fortunate to bring a companion with you to support you that's great if not I pray that all of you are as fortunate as I was, being the first to arrive at the airport the driver (Ernesto) I hope I didn't butcher his name but anyway, I was by myself and nervous as could be then he comes these wonderful folks we picked up at another terminal. Boy! What a trip up – quite different from the ride back and try to explain to your companions if you are lucky enough to have one; that last thing you wish to hear, smell, or experience is someone else enjoying a bag of nachos, chips, or any product of such. Here you are drinking Gatorade, you stomach is totally burping the gasses, you feel some like swallowing a golf ball in you smell these wonderful smell of chips and candy from the back of the van can be pure torture. But back to my band-mates, what a team; guys you have no idea how much easier you made this procedure for me. You are all forever in my debt. For you men! Think about it: women have babies and most have had children by the time they decide to go through this procedure, they have had their abdominal regions stretched and in some cases "C" sections that even more familiarize them with the pain involved. Me a 42 year old male – I was a total wuss, hurt badly the first three days then things got better. But I have never had surgery before and did not know what to expect. So if you men are deciding to select this procedure, unless you're a macho man the type who can jog home after a vasectomy expect some pain and discomfort the first week. To duplicate what Trish has already said "Now that the journey has started, I just feel so great about the decision I've made and thus far have no fears or regrets. I will keep you all posted. Without the board I don't think I could have done this, not to mention without; Beth, Triffany, Trish, and I may have just decided to enjoy a few days in San Deigo and went home, I was that terrified. It's worth it guys go for it. Change your life now don't wait until it's too late. Ron Covington >> Well I am now back and banded. Boy the flight home and care ride > mixed with gas pains and a girgling stomach was fun.> > I must say that my banded companions, and Ron were the best > to be with. We all survived with our own little "Is this suppose to > be happening?" moments. All in all we left with big smiles on our > faces.> > Nina I am sorry I did not get to see you in person, but your mother > is a lovely person. She helped my husband find the best Tequilia in > the down as well as some of the best food at a place called Fusion. > I finally had to tell him to shut up as I was sipping my broth.> > The staff were great as everyone has mentioned. I think our only > set back was we had to wait in the waiting room for 2.5 hours before > our rooms were ready upstairs. Of course we had to pick the full > house night at the hospital. > > Now that the journey has started, I just feel so great about the > descision I have made and thus far have no fears or regrets (except > drinking some tea too fast). I will keep you all posted. Without > the board I don't think I could of done this> > Loves and hugs> Trish> > 227.5/224.4/ ?????> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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