Guest guest Posted January 19, 2004 Report Share Posted January 19, 2004 this could just be where my body > thinks it wants to be and I might not be able to lose more weight. > But I " m going to give it at least another four weeks before I make a > decision. > > > So onward and upward!!!! > > --Kym in Seattle ================================ Kym...I believe you can do it!!! Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2004 Report Share Posted January 19, 2004 this could just be where my body > thinks it wants to be and I might not be able to lose more weight. > But I " m going to give it at least another four weeks before I make a > decision. > > > So onward and upward!!!! > > --Kym in Seattle ================================ Kym...I believe you can do it!!! Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2004 Report Share Posted January 19, 2004 Hi Kym, I started the Sharon method 2 weeks ago - giving up one thing at a time. Well, so far it is working well. I gave up my beloved Coca Cola first. Week 2 - bread. This week - potatos. I had gained 10 pounds from Thanksgiving to New Years and I have lost 7 of them now. Of course - the way my body weight fluctuates I could gain them all back tommorrow!!! You are going to do it!!!!!!! Remember the malabsorption advantage is real!! hugs, cindy lee PS change this to onward and DOWNWARD!!! > > So onward and upward!!!! > > --Kym in Seattle > DS with Dr. K 6/02 > Down 160 lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2004 Report Share Posted January 19, 2004 > I started the Sharon method 2 weeks ago - giving up one thing at a > time. Well, so far it is working well. I gave up my beloved Coca Cola first. Week 2 - bread. This week - potatos. I had gained 10 pounds from Thanksgiving to New Years and I have lost 7 of them now. Of > course - the way my body weight fluctuates I could gain them all back tommorrow!!! > > You are going to do it!!!!!!! Remember the malabsorption advantage is > real!! > > hugs, cindy lee > > PS change this to onward and DOWNWARD!!! > > > > So onward and upward!!!! > > > > --Kym in Seattle > > DS with Dr. K 6/02 > > Down 160 lbs ****************************** I am proud of you both! Just hang in there it will happen. I have lost 6 of the lbs I gained during my pig-out at Christmas. 2 more and I am back at 188. I have given up sodas, bread, and this week it is chips.... I love the DS, as I can eat my beloved ice cream every day and still lose weight. lif e is good..... Sharon in Onyx who wants to be 168 by the time she is 49...lol- well It doesnt hurt to try... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2004 Report Share Posted January 19, 2004 I still have 20 lbs to go. > Theresa Harper ============================ I doubt it very very very seriously if you actually need to LOSE 20 pounds.....I think your mistaking the need to lose more weight with the need for a tummy tuck. You lose 20 pounds AND have plastics you will be toooooo thin. Any way that's my opinion...lol...and I hold my opinion in high regard! (somebody has too..lol) Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2004 Report Share Posted January 26, 2004 In a message dated 1/26/2004 4:50:55 PM Pacific Standard Time, kymberly@... writes: > Figure Im going to update you guys even when the news isn't good. > > --Kym in Seattle I think that is brave and smart of you, Kym. After doing pretty well, I was invited out to lunch today, and, of course, ate my fool head off and then continued for the rest of the day. Carbos, carbos, carbos (and I just hit my lowest weight today -- dang -- for sure it will be back up tomorrow)! I wish you all the luck in the world, Kym, getting those last few pounds off -- you ARE going to do it! Hugs and blessings, Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2004 Report Share Posted January 26, 2004 In a message dated 1/26/2004 8:28:13 PM Pacific Standard Time, kymberly@... writes: > I'm finding it hard to get used to be > normal. I mean... losing weight SLOWLY. Hi Kym, Amen to that. I struggle to get 2.5 pounds off by adhering strictly to low carbs and exercising, only to put it on in one day with eating carbs. And I REALLY feel better when I exercise, in fact I haven't exercised in 3 days and I really miss it -- so back to the bike tomorrow! Of course, it comes right back off when I follow the regimen to the letter. I *know* I am going to make my goal (I only have 34.5 pounds left to go, the surgery in 13 days and 9 months of my *window* left open), so I am comfortable with the losses, BUT I really would like to have some nice clothes and they won't be in my future until I have lost all the weight because of financial issues! Can you tell I am getting impatient, too? LOL I wish I could be as complacent as I sound! Hugs and blessings, Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2004 Report Share Posted January 26, 2004 In a message dated 1/26/2004 8:28:13 PM Pacific Standard Time, kymberly@... writes: > I'm finding it hard to get used to be > normal. I mean... losing weight SLOWLY. Hi Kym, Amen to that. I struggle to get 2.5 pounds off by adhering strictly to low carbs and exercising, only to put it on in one day with eating carbs. And I REALLY feel better when I exercise, in fact I haven't exercised in 3 days and I really miss it -- so back to the bike tomorrow! Of course, it comes right back off when I follow the regimen to the letter. I *know* I am going to make my goal (I only have 34.5 pounds left to go, the surgery in 13 days and 9 months of my *window* left open), so I am comfortable with the losses, BUT I really would like to have some nice clothes and they won't be in my future until I have lost all the weight because of financial issues! Can you tell I am getting impatient, too? LOL I wish I could be as complacent as I sound! Hugs and blessings, Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2004 Report Share Posted January 26, 2004 I'm right there with ya Ann. When I start down the carb path its a wicked road!!! I'm thinking I need to actually start excercising again. Maybe that would give me the kick start. I'm finding it hard to get used to be normal. I mean... losing weight SLOWLY. Im so impatient after the DS. The DS was so EASY and the weight just fell off... now I have to work at it and I dont like it!!! Thanks for the support --Your switch sister Kym Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2004 Report Share Posted January 26, 2004 I'm sorry you're having such a hard time, Kym! I know how hard it can be. I found it's a lot easier if you just keep that stuff out of the house. I went to Henry's a week ago and loaded up on high protein foods and snacks. I made sure I had plenty of sweet stuff so that I'm not missing that craving. And I bring my lunch to work (including snacks) so I'm not tempted by eating out. Maybe that will help you. Hang in there! Hugs! Tracey > This week sucked. I didn't lose anything.. I ate carbs. I stayed on > the diet only about 50% of the time. Had some wine, had some > cookies, had some pancakes. I have zero willpower. Seems like my > willpower is even WORSE then it was preop. > > Anyway... Im going to try to get back on the wagon. Im determined to > do this a few more weeks and see if I can get below 200. > > Figure Im going to update you guys even when the news isn't good. > > --Kym in Seattle > 19 lbs (or so) to goal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2004 Report Share Posted January 26, 2004 I'm sorry you're having such a hard time, Kym! I know how hard it can be. I found it's a lot easier if you just keep that stuff out of the house. I went to Henry's a week ago and loaded up on high protein foods and snacks. I made sure I had plenty of sweet stuff so that I'm not missing that craving. And I bring my lunch to work (including snacks) so I'm not tempted by eating out. Maybe that will help you. Hang in there! Hugs! Tracey > This week sucked. I didn't lose anything.. I ate carbs. I stayed on > the diet only about 50% of the time. Had some wine, had some > cookies, had some pancakes. I have zero willpower. Seems like my > willpower is even WORSE then it was preop. > > Anyway... Im going to try to get back on the wagon. Im determined to > do this a few more weeks and see if I can get below 200. > > Figure Im going to update you guys even when the news isn't good. > > --Kym in Seattle > 19 lbs (or so) to goal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2004 Report Share Posted January 27, 2004 Kym Thanks for being brave enough to post what is REALLY going on with you and your diet. I got really inspired by your posts and decisions and tried to get on the wagon of making much better food choices! But, like you I think I am managing about 50% of the time. I am getting angry and frustrated and hearing some old tapes about what a failure I am going on in my head and decided I really need to approach this from another angle. I want to lose some more weight but if I don't I really will be okay so I want to relax again and enjoy the journey more. I am going to keep up with the exercise as I am doing well in that department. Walking at least 6 days a week and going to Curves at least 3, It makes me feel better and stronger. I am going to just give in to my chocolate addiction but try to LIMIT myself rather than deny myself as that just seems to backfire. I can eat chocolate with no problems whatsoever. However I have now tested and cannot say the same for cookies, cakes, pancakes or anything heavy on carbs. I am going to get that protein in first at meals and stop that GRAZING I seem to do when I am not paying attention. I need a hobby in the evenings, which is part of why I can so often be found online! Let me know what Delano meeting you are aiming for Kym it would be great if we could have a " Seattle " representation at a meeting! Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2004 Report Share Posted January 27, 2004 Right there with you! I find the same thing. When I eat carbs, the up bounce comes back. What's with that? Think the carbs hold more water? Anyway... depressing. I am thinking that we might need to get happy with where we are at. I am going to give it a few more weeks, but at some point, I am not going to diet my life away. I paid a lot of money to " get normal " and I am normal now. Time to enjoy it and not worry about " maximizing my window " . It's a hard balance to find! Hugs, --Kym > In a message dated 1/26/2004 8:28:13 PM Pacific Standard Time, > kymberly@h... writes: > > I'm finding it hard to get used to be > > normal. I mean... losing weight SLOWLY. > > Hi Kym, > > Amen to that. I struggle to get 2.5 pounds off by adhering strictly to low > carbs and exercising, only to put it on in one day with eating carbs. And I > REALLY feel better when I exercise, in fact I haven't exercised in 3 days and I > really miss it -- so back to the bike tomorrow! Of course, it comes right back > off when I follow the regimen to the letter. I *know* I am going to make my > goal (I only have 34.5 pounds left to go, the surgery in 13 days and 9 months > of my *window* left open), so I am comfortable with the losses, BUT I really > would like to have some nice clothes and they won't be in my future until I have > lost all the weight because of financial issues! Can you tell I am getting > impatient, too? LOL I wish I could be as complacent as I sound! > > Hugs and blessings, Ann > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2004 Report Share Posted January 27, 2004 > I'm sorry you're having such a hard time, Kym! I know how hard it > can be. I found it's a lot easier if you just keep that stuff out > of the house. Yep... Planning is everything. Thanks for the support. Hugs, --Kym Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2004 Report Share Posted February 2, 2004 Kym, you look absolutely beautiful! Marta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2004 Report Share Posted February 2, 2004 Kym...you look incredible! You do NOT look anywhere near 200....WOW!!!! Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2004 Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 I am at my low bounce range. Who knows if I am losing or not. Im > not declaring any loss until I am below 200. I am currently at 202. Because I am over 200 lbs, I feel really fat. But I dont think in > pics I am looking like an overweight person. Im really struggling > with this whole thing. My body image is so warped and so is my idea of what I SHOULD be. I mean... am I at goal? Should I be happy here? Have I maximized my window? > > Ugh. Too philosophical. > > Love, > > --Kym in Seattle Hi Kym I know exactly what you mean. I am at the very same point you are. I feel because of my scale weight that I am still fat, fat, fat. But when I see pics of me I am not so inclined to believe that evil scale. I do think our images are warped due to what society thinks we should weigh and look like, but we are both healthy and enjoying life and isnt that what it's all about? (like they really thought the hokey pokey was what its all about! lol) I am with you on the happiness thing too. Should I be happy here? I am not, so I want to lose 20 more lbs. and am trying, but not succeeding to well. sigh But I really neeeeeed to get further away from that 200 mark than I am because our bouncing scale can really scare me sometimes. I know in my mind and heart that the Only reason I got below 200 is that I had my excess skin removed. And that makes me insecure in my achievement. But I did it and suffered thru it so that made me earn it right? or am I justifying it. See, I am like you...lol We both need to realize we succeeded and leave it at that- cause I wont go back to that 335 lb woman again. You have done great.....so accept it, claim it and make it yours! Sharon in Onyx who tries not to think to much lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2004 Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 I am at my low bounce range. Who knows if I am losing or not. Im > not declaring any loss until I am below 200. I am currently at 202. Because I am over 200 lbs, I feel really fat. But I dont think in > pics I am looking like an overweight person. Im really struggling > with this whole thing. My body image is so warped and so is my idea of what I SHOULD be. I mean... am I at goal? Should I be happy here? Have I maximized my window? > > Ugh. Too philosophical. > > Love, > > --Kym in Seattle Hi Kym I know exactly what you mean. I am at the very same point you are. I feel because of my scale weight that I am still fat, fat, fat. But when I see pics of me I am not so inclined to believe that evil scale. I do think our images are warped due to what society thinks we should weigh and look like, but we are both healthy and enjoying life and isnt that what it's all about? (like they really thought the hokey pokey was what its all about! lol) I am with you on the happiness thing too. Should I be happy here? I am not, so I want to lose 20 more lbs. and am trying, but not succeeding to well. sigh But I really neeeeeed to get further away from that 200 mark than I am because our bouncing scale can really scare me sometimes. I know in my mind and heart that the Only reason I got below 200 is that I had my excess skin removed. And that makes me insecure in my achievement. But I did it and suffered thru it so that made me earn it right? or am I justifying it. See, I am like you...lol We both need to realize we succeeded and leave it at that- cause I wont go back to that 335 lb woman again. You have done great.....so accept it, claim it and make it yours! Sharon in Onyx who tries not to think to much lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2004 Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 Besides, anyone who saw you would never in a million years be able to guess your weight. You look fabulous! You could win prizes at the fair, those guys could never guess! Thanks for the bread too, I am going to try it. I do miss my toasted cheese sandwiches. thanks, and you look marvelous! Sharon in Onyx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2004 Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 Besides, anyone who saw you would never in a million years be able to guess your weight. You look fabulous! You could win prizes at the fair, those guys could never guess! Thanks for the bread too, I am going to try it. I do miss my toasted cheese sandwiches. thanks, and you look marvelous! Sharon in Onyx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2004 Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 In a message dated 2/3/2004 4:41:46 PM Central Standard Time, moobabies@... writes: Let say you think you should weigh 160 pounds....you currently weigh 180...you have 20 pounds of excess skin hanging out on your body (this includes ALL excess skin...butt, thighs, stomach, batwings...) Using this example you " ACTUALLY " weigh 160 pounds. Losing more weight will NOT get rid of the excess skin weight!!!!!!!!!!! So after you estimate the excess skin...what is left needs to be a healthy body, with a healthy amount of fat and muscle draping over those bones. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@2 Jo, That's funny because that exactly what my pain doc said on the last visit. She said that there was some skin and tissue that NO amount of dieting will ever remove and the only way to get rid of it is to cut it off. She thinks my lower back pain is(Ta da...didn't we guess this one right??) tissues hanging and twisting my spine as I sleep...LOL. We had alreday diagnoised that hadn't we. She is all for me having a pannie, but I told he I wanted to lose at least 40-50 more before anything was done along those lines. At least I know when insurance issue come up, I will have her on my side to help me with it. in Bama VBG 1982 (lost from 433lbs to 270's) VBG to RNY1996 revision(Lost from 343 to 299) RNY to DS revision Dec 2002 -down 118 lbs so far (377.7 to 259.4 and still going Homepage address- http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html Many thanks to Dr. K willing to take on a 3rd timer....LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2004 Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 In a message dated 2/3/2004 4:41:46 PM Central Standard Time, moobabies@... writes: Let say you think you should weigh 160 pounds....you currently weigh 180...you have 20 pounds of excess skin hanging out on your body (this includes ALL excess skin...butt, thighs, stomach, batwings...) Using this example you " ACTUALLY " weigh 160 pounds. Losing more weight will NOT get rid of the excess skin weight!!!!!!!!!!! So after you estimate the excess skin...what is left needs to be a healthy body, with a healthy amount of fat and muscle draping over those bones. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@2 Jo, That's funny because that exactly what my pain doc said on the last visit. She said that there was some skin and tissue that NO amount of dieting will ever remove and the only way to get rid of it is to cut it off. She thinks my lower back pain is(Ta da...didn't we guess this one right??) tissues hanging and twisting my spine as I sleep...LOL. We had alreday diagnoised that hadn't we. She is all for me having a pannie, but I told he I wanted to lose at least 40-50 more before anything was done along those lines. At least I know when insurance issue come up, I will have her on my side to help me with it. in Bama VBG 1982 (lost from 433lbs to 270's) VBG to RNY1996 revision(Lost from 343 to 299) RNY to DS revision Dec 2002 -down 118 lbs so far (377.7 to 259.4 and still going Homepage address- http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html Many thanks to Dr. K willing to take on a 3rd timer....LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2004 Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 I know in my mind and heart that the Only reason > I got below 200 is that I had my excess skin removed. And that makes > me insecure in my achievement. But I did it and suffered thru it so > that made me earn it right? or am I justifying it. ============================ Sharon..(and anyone else who cares) I want to be very clear here...you are NOT justifying. The removal of excess skin...PLUS...the excess skin that we never have removed.... " MUST " be part of the calculation in determining a healthy weight. Let say you think you should weigh 160 pounds....you currently weigh 180...you have 20 pounds of excess skin hanging out on your body (this includes ALL excess skin...butt, thighs, stomach, batwings...) Using this example you " ACTUALLY " weigh 160 pounds. Losing more weight will NOT get rid of the excess skin weight!!!!!!!!!!! So after you estimate the excess skin...what is left needs to be a healthy body, with a healthy amount of fat and muscle draping over those bones. If I didn't explain this clearly enough let me know and I'll back up and give it another try. Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2004 Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 > Sharon..(and anyone else who cares) I want to be very clear > here...you are NOT justifying. The removal of excess > skin...PLUS...the excess skin that we never have removed.... " MUST " > be part of the calculation in determining a healthy weight. > > > Let say you think you should weigh 160 pounds....you currently weigh > 180...you have 20 pounds of excess skin hanging out on your body > (this includes ALL excess skin...butt, thighs, stomach, > batwings...) Using this example you " ACTUALLY " weigh 160 pounds. > Losing more weight will NOT get rid of the excess skin > weight!!!!!!!!!!! So after you estimate the excess skin...what is > left needs to be a healthy body, with a healthy amount of fat and > muscle draping over those bones. > > If I didn't explain this clearly enough let me know and I'll back up > and give it another try. > > Jo staring down at the ground, kicking a pebble or two..... Thanks for the reality check. Now if the darn insurance co would see it our way. Sharon in Onyx who likes the way you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2004 Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 > Sharon..(and anyone else who cares) I want to be very clear > here...you are NOT justifying. The removal of excess > skin...PLUS...the excess skin that we never have removed.... " MUST " > be part of the calculation in determining a healthy weight. > > > Let say you think you should weigh 160 pounds....you currently weigh > 180...you have 20 pounds of excess skin hanging out on your body > (this includes ALL excess skin...butt, thighs, stomach, > batwings...) Using this example you " ACTUALLY " weigh 160 pounds. > Losing more weight will NOT get rid of the excess skin > weight!!!!!!!!!!! So after you estimate the excess skin...what is > left needs to be a healthy body, with a healthy amount of fat and > muscle draping over those bones. > > If I didn't explain this clearly enough let me know and I'll back up > and give it another try. > > Jo staring down at the ground, kicking a pebble or two..... Thanks for the reality check. Now if the darn insurance co would see it our way. Sharon in Onyx who likes the way you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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