Guest guest Posted August 12, 2003 Report Share Posted August 12, 2003 In a message dated 8/12/2003 9:34:18 PM Central Standard Time, conchdoc@... writes: > Since I was only 75 lbs overweight, one thinks I could > have done this without surgery, but I was never able to keep the > weight off. My health has improved greatly, already, and so has my > attitude about life and the enjoyment thereof. > I think you said it all there Bill. I know some people who have for example, 200 lbs to lose and when they see someone with a lesser amount to lose (ie 75 lbs), then 75 lbs seems like nothing and should be easy to lose. But after surgery, we end up with a tiny pouch that becomes our tool, that will aide and guide us through our lifestyle change. While learning to use your new tool (pouch) you are retraining your mind on things like portion control, when you feel full.........etc....... There is just a lot more given to us than the actual weight loss. We learn to listen to our bodies again, eat better. And if you are following what your surgeon and nutritionist have told you - you are also moving that body and building up those strong healhy muscles and bones. So what if you dont have as much to lose as the rest of us when you started. Your objective was the same - and already you have met someone of them - your health has improved as well as your attitude about life and enjoyment. Sounds like some successful steps in the right directions to me! ~ami~ Lap RNY 5-13-03 261/218/130 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2003 Report Share Posted August 12, 2003 In a message dated 8/12/2003 9:34:18 PM Central Standard Time, conchdoc@... writes: > Since I was only 75 lbs overweight, one thinks I could > have done this without surgery, but I was never able to keep the > weight off. My health has improved greatly, already, and so has my > attitude about life and the enjoyment thereof. > I think you said it all there Bill. I know some people who have for example, 200 lbs to lose and when they see someone with a lesser amount to lose (ie 75 lbs), then 75 lbs seems like nothing and should be easy to lose. But after surgery, we end up with a tiny pouch that becomes our tool, that will aide and guide us through our lifestyle change. While learning to use your new tool (pouch) you are retraining your mind on things like portion control, when you feel full.........etc....... There is just a lot more given to us than the actual weight loss. We learn to listen to our bodies again, eat better. And if you are following what your surgeon and nutritionist have told you - you are also moving that body and building up those strong healhy muscles and bones. So what if you dont have as much to lose as the rest of us when you started. Your objective was the same - and already you have met someone of them - your health has improved as well as your attitude about life and enjoyment. Sounds like some successful steps in the right directions to me! ~ami~ Lap RNY 5-13-03 261/218/130 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2003 Report Share Posted August 12, 2003 In a message dated 8/12/2003 9:34:18 PM Central Standard Time, conchdoc@... writes: > Since I was only 75 lbs overweight, one thinks I could > have done this without surgery, but I was never able to keep the > weight off. My health has improved greatly, already, and so has my > attitude about life and the enjoyment thereof. > I think you said it all there Bill. I know some people who have for example, 200 lbs to lose and when they see someone with a lesser amount to lose (ie 75 lbs), then 75 lbs seems like nothing and should be easy to lose. But after surgery, we end up with a tiny pouch that becomes our tool, that will aide and guide us through our lifestyle change. While learning to use your new tool (pouch) you are retraining your mind on things like portion control, when you feel full.........etc....... There is just a lot more given to us than the actual weight loss. We learn to listen to our bodies again, eat better. And if you are following what your surgeon and nutritionist have told you - you are also moving that body and building up those strong healhy muscles and bones. So what if you dont have as much to lose as the rest of us when you started. Your objective was the same - and already you have met someone of them - your health has improved as well as your attitude about life and enjoyment. Sounds like some successful steps in the right directions to me! ~ami~ Lap RNY 5-13-03 261/218/130 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2003 Report Share Posted August 12, 2003 how's it going @ almost a month out? lori h. > Guys? we got guys! > bill g > lap rny 7-15-03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2003 Report Share Posted August 13, 2003 proud of ya! i can relate, i was very giddy as a early post-op, even with the sour stomach, etc etc. way to go on dropping the meds, applause!! not to worry, you'll be able to eat out soon enough. my 1st restaurant meal was 2 teaspoons of scrambled eggs. keep up the great, positive & empowering work. lori h. > I'm doing fine, thanks for asking, Lori. > I have lost 27 lbs, which is just more than 33% of my excess weight. > I have not taken diabetes meds since the day before surgery, and my > sugar is running normal. I also am off some other meds, as well. > > I feel pretty good, sometimes have some appetite and enjoy my small > meals, but sometimes have discomfort after eating. it may be volume > or type of food that makes me uncomfortable, but I can't complain, > just learn what works, and chew, chew, chew. I have tried some > different foods, and the only thing that got me sick feeling was some > cereal, so I have not tried it again. > > I am still nursing my largest lap incision, changing the dressing > once or twice a day so it heals properly. It kind of grosses me out, > but again, big deal, eh?. > > my wife and son have gone out to dinner a couple of times, while he > is visiting, and I kind of wish I could go and eat, but then again, I > am thrilled to be getting thinner and healthier every day. Food and > eating seem to have lost most of the attraction and lure of before. > That's cool! I was very hungry at lunchtime today, and had some soup > and tuna, about twice the amount I have been eating, but felt > comfortably full after. That was kind of encouraging. > > So, yes I feel I did the right thing taking this major step, one > month out. Since I was only 75 lbs overweight, one thinks I could > have done this without surgery, but I was never able to keep the > weight off. My health has improved greatly, already, and so has my > attitude about life and the enjoyment thereof. > > regards, bill g > lap rny 7-15-03 > FMC, Dr C.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2003 Report Share Posted August 13, 2003 proud of ya! i can relate, i was very giddy as a early post-op, even with the sour stomach, etc etc. way to go on dropping the meds, applause!! not to worry, you'll be able to eat out soon enough. my 1st restaurant meal was 2 teaspoons of scrambled eggs. keep up the great, positive & empowering work. lori h. > I'm doing fine, thanks for asking, Lori. > I have lost 27 lbs, which is just more than 33% of my excess weight. > I have not taken diabetes meds since the day before surgery, and my > sugar is running normal. I also am off some other meds, as well. > > I feel pretty good, sometimes have some appetite and enjoy my small > meals, but sometimes have discomfort after eating. it may be volume > or type of food that makes me uncomfortable, but I can't complain, > just learn what works, and chew, chew, chew. I have tried some > different foods, and the only thing that got me sick feeling was some > cereal, so I have not tried it again. > > I am still nursing my largest lap incision, changing the dressing > once or twice a day so it heals properly. It kind of grosses me out, > but again, big deal, eh?. > > my wife and son have gone out to dinner a couple of times, while he > is visiting, and I kind of wish I could go and eat, but then again, I > am thrilled to be getting thinner and healthier every day. Food and > eating seem to have lost most of the attraction and lure of before. > That's cool! I was very hungry at lunchtime today, and had some soup > and tuna, about twice the amount I have been eating, but felt > comfortably full after. That was kind of encouraging. > > So, yes I feel I did the right thing taking this major step, one > month out. Since I was only 75 lbs overweight, one thinks I could > have done this without surgery, but I was never able to keep the > weight off. My health has improved greatly, already, and so has my > attitude about life and the enjoyment thereof. > > regards, bill g > lap rny 7-15-03 > FMC, Dr C.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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