Guest guest Posted November 20, 2003 Report Share Posted November 20, 2003 i'm one of those who was afraid NOT to have surgery. being MO was not truly living, it was merely existing, so i trusted (& trust) the Good Lord to watch out for me. are you afraid of surg or the post-op life? lori h. 18 grateful months out > I hear a lot of you talking about being scared before surgery, but does > everyone have second thoughts? I'm 13 days away from a new life and every day I > think I may be doing the wrong thing to myself. Any input? > > ~Mandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2003 Report Share Posted December 7, 2003 Mandy, thanks for the explanation. It makes more sense to me now. I ate really slowly, and the amount seemed fine. I always use Pam. BUT, I remember I added some cheddar cheese. Maybe the oil in that? Anyway, now I'm on notice what can happen, I'm going to really watch it carefully. It's NOT fun! Plus, I doubt I eat scrambled eggs for quite awhile. I notice you're getting really close to your goal weight! That's great. Joan C, Calif. LAP RNY 11/18/03 Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA 282/257/140 Re: Re: Scramble eggs ??? the reason for the dumping is that we no longer have a pyloric valve which used to regulate the food leaving the stomach for us. Without it .... " we " .....have to regulate food via eating slow and in small quantities. I still dump every time I eat too fast or too much. A swift reminder to me to slow down and keep on track. Skinny wishes from Mandy in CA 275/150/126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2003 Report Share Posted December 8, 2003 Joan... you notice everything. I am indeed close to my goal weight and you will be too... sooner than you think. This process is so much fun. Near instant gratification compared to the years of struggle with no lasting leaps forward. I have been teetering between 145 and 152 for nearly six months now... mostly maintaining the weight loss. Am 5'8 " ... 46yrs old ...and really, quite happy at this weight, which might be why I've leveled off " here " . But, you know how this is.. ummmm?..... Everyone of us has those ideal numbers dancing around inside the brain. Mine is 126... lol. Neurosis?? Or, .... is it a lofty goal ..... only time will tell. Need to take my morning walk, 3 miles ....Have a happy Monday Kiddo Skinny Wishes from Mandy in CA 275/150/126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2003 Report Share Posted December 8, 2003 Joan, regarding that ankle of yours and the ability to walk.... " never give up " . The body has an amazing ability to heal... sometimes over very long spans of time, but its built to adapt to our needs... eventually an extraordinary vehicle. Nearly ten years ago a car accident left me unable to walk at all ... recovery for me was VERY SLOW.....and it was only five years ago that I was still tying rope to my ankles in order to be able to move my legs in bed without having to ask hubby. hang in there ... you'll be walking again in no time. Skinny wishes from Mandy in CA 275/150/126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2003 Report Share Posted December 8, 2003 Mandy, could be for you that around 150 is ideal. Mine goal is 140, but I'm 3 " shorter than you. 3 miles a day is great. I hope to be able to walk again once my ankle can take it. Joan lap RNY 11/18/03 Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA 282/253/140 Re: Mandy Joan... you notice everything. I am indeed close to my goal weight and you will be too... sooner than you think. This process is so much fun. Near instant gratification compared to the years of struggle with no lasting leaps forward. I have been teetering between 145 and 152 for nearly six months now... mostly maintaining the weight loss. Am 5'8 " ... 46yrs old ...and really, quite happy at this weight, which might be why I've leveled off " here " . But, you know how this is.. ummmm?..... Everyone of us has those ideal numbers dancing around inside the brain. Mine is 126... lol. Neurosis?? Or, .... is it a lofty goal ..... only time will tell. Need to take my morning walk, 3 miles ....Have a happy Monday Kiddo Skinny Wishes from Mandy in CA 275/150/126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2003 Report Share Posted December 8, 2003 Mandy, you really went through a lot. It's incredible what you can do now. I am persistent, and can go shopping, etc., but when it decides it wants to start up, I can barely make it to the car, and with tons of pain. If I anticipate a lot of walking I put my ankle brace on first thing in the a.m. I definitely know it'll be better as weight comes off. Meanwhile I get a great workout on the exercise bike which also does my arms. Joan lap RNY 11/18/03 Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA 282/253/140 Re: Mandy Joan, regarding that ankle of yours and the ability to walk.... " never give up " . The body has an amazing ability to heal... sometimes over very long spans of time, but its built to adapt to our needs... eventually an extraordinary vehicle. Nearly ten years ago a car accident left me unable to walk at all ... recovery for me was VERY SLOW.....and it was only five years ago that I was still tying rope to my ankles in order to be able to move my legs in bed without having to ask hubby. hang in there ... you'll be walking again in no time. Skinny wishes from Mandy in CA 275/150/126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2003 Report Share Posted December 9, 2003 now see there Joan, thats one exercise that I still can't manage, ... the infamous exercise bike!! The knee caps slip , then the crunch crunch pain. Ughh. How I envy you .... watching a favored TV program while sweating your heini off .... ah, yes... lol....the grass is always greener on another exercise machine .. Am sorry for your pain Joan. It should lessen as the weight comes off. A huge personal catalyst for me .. i.e. getting the weight down which now enables me to walk with less pain. will keep you in my prayers for a speedy improvement until your ankle is again at 100%. Keep me posted. Skinny wishes from Mandy in CA 275/147/126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2003 Report Share Posted December 10, 2003 Joan ....am in a drool on this end. That exercise bike is sounding pretty good today. Its so cold outside. We're expecting our first snow storm of the season here and and and ....I dont want to walk, I dont want to walk ... but I have to bundle up and get out there. Ughhh.. same thing used to happen to my knees. One wrong step and there they went, click, right out from under me. Felt like a hammer to bone on this end. Wear the brace as often as you can. Have you thought of using crutches short term?? I've read that the body is forced to burn 3 extra calories per minute in addition to your regular burn because of the difficulty level in using cruches. Just a thought ... hope your energy level is comming back. Fluids, protein, exercise ... the three " have to do's " ... Be extra good to yourself. Skinny wishes from Mandy in CA 275/145/126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2003 Report Share Posted December 10, 2003 Mandy, the exercise bike is wonderful for me. I put in a tape, and get involved in it, and hardly know I'm exercising....until around 10 minutes and I start puffing some. I spent the day yesterday shopping and appointments, and walked a lot, and was fine, then at dinner time just stepped wrong and there went my ankle. Now that my ankles aren't swelling so bad, I'm going to start wearing the ankle brace every day, and that should help a lot. Thanks for the boost! Joan lap RNY 11/18/03 Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA 282/250/140 Re: Mandy now see there Joan, thats one exercise that I still can't manage, ... the infamous exercise bike!! The knee caps slip , then the crunch crunch pain. Ughh. How I envy you ... watching a favored TV program while sweating your heini off .... ah, yes... lol....the grass is always greener on another exercise machine ... Am sorry for your pain Joan. It should lessen as the weight comes off. A huge personal catalyst for me .. i.e. getting the weight down which now enables me to walk with less pain. will keep you in my prayers for a speedy improvement until your ankle is again at 100%. Keep me posted. Skinny wishes from Mandy in CA 275/147/126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2003 Report Share Posted December 10, 2003 Mandy, the exercise bike is wonderful when it's chilly outside. As long as I use the ankle brace I do very well. It's just that it had been swelling so much, and was still swollen in the a.m. The doctor told me not to put it on if it was already swollen. But amazingly my feet and ankles look so tiny now, no swelling at all. Problem is.....whoever looks at your feet and says " my your feet have really lost weight! " . But it's coming off everywhere. I knew I'd start seeing the wrinkles in my face, as they're not plumped out with fat, but I'd much rather have wrinkles than fat anyway. As all the people say who don't have face lifts, " it brings character to you " . haha Joan lap RNY 11/18/03 Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA 282/250/140 Re: Mandy Joan ....am in a drool on this end. That exercise bike is sounding pretty good today. Its so cold outside. We're expecting our first snow storm of the season here and and and ....I dont want to walk, I dont want to walk ... but I have to bundle up and get out there. Ughhh.. same thing used to happen to my knees. One wrong step and there they went, click, right out from under me. Felt like a hammer to bone on this end. Wear the brace as often as you can. Have you thought of using crutches short term?? I've read that the body is forced to burn 3 extra calories per minute in addition to your regular burn because of the difficulty level in using cruches. Just a thought ... hope your energy level is comming back. Fluids, protein, exercise ... the three " have to do's " ... Be extra good to yourself. Skinny wishes from Mandy in CA 275/145/126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2003 Report Share Posted December 11, 2003 well then Joan, .... if wrinkles bring character to the face, one could postulate that my inner thighs and lower tummy have acquired LOADS of character as well. Am so happy that your feeling better today. Your letters made me laugh this morning. As to the feet; ... " my your feet have really lost weight " ... lol. I too lost a full shoe size after the weight came off. An amazing journey. will think of you riding your exercise bike in the warmth of your home while I am out there today doing my walk.... in the rain. Ughhhh. Not fair not fair !!! Skinny wishes from Mandy in CA 275/145/126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2003 Report Share Posted December 11, 2003 Mandy, yep my thighs and lower abdomen are already showing the beginning signs of character. Guess I should rejoice??!?? I love your posts. It's good to sit here and laugh out loud. Joan lap RNY 11/18/03 Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA 282/250/140 Re: Mandy well then Joan, ... if wrinkles bring character to the face, one could postulate that my inner thighs and lower tummy have acquired LOADS of character as well. Am so happy that your feeling better today. Your letters made me laugh this morning. As to the feet; ... " my your feet have really lost weight " ... lol. I too lost a full shoe size after the weight came off. An amazing journey. will think of you riding your exercise bike in the warmth of your home while I am out there today doing my walk.... in the rain. Ughhhh. Not fair not fair !!! Skinny wishes from Mandy in CA 275/145/126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2003 Report Share Posted December 12, 2003 I love your posts too Joan... and btw... they will be missed ...along with all of the other wonderful posts/emotional support I glean every morning from this extraordinary group of people .. aka my WLS " online family " . You have all inspired me.. to keep my focus as well. Thank you for that... Will be Vacationing for a week and will be back on the 12/20.... I still get nervous about the " food thing " ... during vactions. VERY stressful for me, having to eat out every day.. etc. I'm going to miss my " morning boost " .. ALOT, ALOT ALOT !!! I am going to miss you all so very much.....you have no idea!! Behave yourselves while I'm gone...!!! Skinny wishes from Mandy in CA ' 275/143/126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2003 Report Share Posted December 12, 2003 In a message dated 12/12/2003 11:17:34 AM Pacific Standard Time, fluffylady9@... writes: > ....just remember protien....protien....protien. > I will try, I will try, I will try ... water too, exercise .. but you know how this is ....its all so much harder for me during vacation times. Some old glitch in the brain that says I should be able to loosen those 'eating strings, those exercise strings etc " ..... ughhh... after all .. this is supposed to be VACATION .. right... ?? WRONG... its HELL ... its hell for me EVERY TIME I HAVE TO GO ... Vacations used to mean eating, relaxing .. and what that means to me personally after WLS..... I'm just not there yet in my head. I love being thinner ... I love my life....and I have my routine at home. I am happy most times.. ... but Vacations feel like punishment. Your ripped out of your comfort zone " HOME " ... placed on a sardine can that flys .... you live out of a suitcase in one room ... one room .... no computer... no WLS friends...no piano, church buddies, neighbors etc .... honestly ... I wasn't going to share this ... but I am turning into a nut case just thinking about it .... The body is comming along fine... its my head my head .. thats where the problems still linger. Any psychiatrists out there with some advice ....??? Skinny Wishes from Mandy in CA 275/143/126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2003 Report Share Posted December 12, 2003 In a message dated 12/12/2003 2:41:11 PM Pacific Standard Time, jclinton@... writes: > I feel like your writing came straight out of my head. > oh gosh, have you ever written something, then sent it, then wished you had never sent it because you felt ashamed of now having your neurosis " stuff " on paper .... evidence ... then someone says .. " hey " ... " I've felt that way too " ?? ... and a miracle... you feel almost " normal " again. Thank you for easing my stress today ..... you are the BEST !! Skinny wishes from Mandy in CA 275/143/126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2003 Report Share Posted December 12, 2003 Mandy, have a wonderful vacation. Just take the eating one-meal-at-a-time. Joan lap RNY 11/18/03 Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA 282/249/140 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2003 Report Share Posted December 12, 2003 Mandy, sorry I just had to laugh at your description of vacation. I often feel the same way. When the kids were home we always went places, but since they moved out, we go very seldom, and even then I feel like I'm missing my safety zone. I feel like your writing came straight out of my head. Joan lap RNY 11/18/03 Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA 282/249/140 WRONG... its HELL ... its hell for me EVERY TIME I HAVE TO GO ... Vacations used to mean eating, relaxing .. and what that means to me personally after WLS..... I'm just not there yet in my head. I love being thinner ... I love my life....and I have my routine at home. I am happy most times.. .. but Vacations feel like punishment. Your ripped out of your comfort zone " HOME " ... placed on a sardine can that flys .... you live out of a suitcase in one room ... one room .... no computer... no WLS friends...no piano, church buddies, neighbors etc .... honestly ... I wasn't going to share this ... but I am turning into a nut case just thinking about it .... The body is comming along fine... its my head my head .. thats where the problems still linger. Any psychiatrists out there with some advice .....??? Skinny Wishes from Mandy in CA 275/143/126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2003 Report Share Posted December 12, 2003 Mandy, " oh gosh, have you ever written something, then sent it, then wished you had never sent it because you felt ashamed of now having your neurosis " stuff " on paper .... evidence ... then someone says .. " hey " ... " I've felt that way too " ?? ... and a miracle... you feel almost " normal " again. " Yep, I'm laughing right now because YES, I've been there! I'd hate to think how many times. This is such a safe place to vent and no one will judge you. Say what you think. I'm amazed how many can identify with what you're saying. Have a truly wonderful day. Joan lap RNY 11/18/03 Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA 282/249/140 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 26, 2003 Report Share Posted December 26, 2003 In a message dated 12/26/2003 3:13:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, jclinton@... writes: > My blood pressure this afternoon is 87/60 and I think that > feeling tired was one of the symptoms, so I'll go back and read the article > again. am worried about you ... please do check. And too, you have a DR appointment coming up soon. A few days, yes?? Please make a list of your concerns BEFORE you see him. Sometimes we forget to ask those questions that are important and have plagued us most ... because were... you know .. " excited " . That happens to me all the time. you are a loving thoughtful soul ....your grandson is lucky to have you for a Grandma... Skinny Wishes from Mandy in CA 275/149/126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 26, 2003 Report Share Posted December 26, 2003 In a message dated 12/26/2003 3:13:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, jclinton@... writes: > My blood pressure this afternoon is 87/60 and I think that > feeling tired was one of the symptoms, so I'll go back and read the article > again. am worried about you ... please do check. And too, you have a DR appointment coming up soon. A few days, yes?? Please make a list of your concerns BEFORE you see him. Sometimes we forget to ask those questions that are important and have plagued us most ... because were... you know .. " excited " . That happens to me all the time. you are a loving thoughtful soul ....your grandson is lucky to have you for a Grandma... Skinny Wishes from Mandy in CA 275/149/126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 26, 2003 Report Share Posted December 26, 2003 Mandy, I thought my resolve was all in place with sweets, but it certainly shows me to be extra vigilant. A 2-hour walk is incredible!!!!! I thought of it earlier, but as it's snowing here, I stayed in. The mailbox is only about 600', but I bailed and took the car. I'm feeling really exhausted and sort of foggy-headed, so once again made an excuse to take it light today. I think I'll get the stretch bands, and at least get some movement that way. My blood pressure this afternoon is 87/60 and I think that feeling tired was one of the symptoms, so I'll go back and read the article again. I'm trying to get up enough ambition to make my son some chocolate chip cookies for his birthday. He doesn't get home from work until 9:30, but wanted to celebrate some. He always opens his birthday stuff on Xmas. I think it cheats him out of a birthday, but he's too curious to leave it. Joan LAP RNY 11/18/03 Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA 282pre-op/275surg/242/140 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 26, 2003 Report Share Posted December 26, 2003 Mandy, I thought my resolve was all in place with sweets, but it certainly shows me to be extra vigilant. A 2-hour walk is incredible!!!!! I thought of it earlier, but as it's snowing here, I stayed in. The mailbox is only about 600', but I bailed and took the car. I'm feeling really exhausted and sort of foggy-headed, so once again made an excuse to take it light today. I think I'll get the stretch bands, and at least get some movement that way. My blood pressure this afternoon is 87/60 and I think that feeling tired was one of the symptoms, so I'll go back and read the article again. I'm trying to get up enough ambition to make my son some chocolate chip cookies for his birthday. He doesn't get home from work until 9:30, but wanted to celebrate some. He always opens his birthday stuff on Xmas. I think it cheats him out of a birthday, but he's too curious to leave it. Joan LAP RNY 11/18/03 Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA 282pre-op/275surg/242/140 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 26, 2003 Report Share Posted December 26, 2003 I am watching the bp closely. If it still seems low, I won't take the medicine tomorrow. Monday a.m. I see the doctor, and it's at the top of my list. I'm pathetic about making lists.....without them, I'd be lost. Joan LAP RNY 11/18/03 Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA 282pre-op/275surg/242/140 Re: Mandy In a message dated 12/26/2003 3:13:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, jclinton@... writes: > My blood pressure this afternoon is 87/60 and I think that > feeling tired was one of the symptoms, so I'll go back and read the article > again. am worried about you ... please do check. And too, you have a DR appointment coming up soon. A few days, yes?? Please make a list of your concerns BEFORE you see him. Sometimes we forget to ask those questions that are important and have plagued us most ... because were... you know .. " excited " . That happens to me all the time. you are a loving thoughtful soul ....your grandson is lucky to have you for a Grandma... Skinny Wishes from Mandy in CA 275/149/126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 26, 2003 Report Share Posted December 26, 2003 I am watching the bp closely. If it still seems low, I won't take the medicine tomorrow. Monday a.m. I see the doctor, and it's at the top of my list. I'm pathetic about making lists.....without them, I'd be lost. Joan LAP RNY 11/18/03 Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA 282pre-op/275surg/242/140 Re: Mandy In a message dated 12/26/2003 3:13:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, jclinton@... writes: > My blood pressure this afternoon is 87/60 and I think that > feeling tired was one of the symptoms, so I'll go back and read the article > again. am worried about you ... please do check. And too, you have a DR appointment coming up soon. A few days, yes?? Please make a list of your concerns BEFORE you see him. Sometimes we forget to ask those questions that are important and have plagued us most ... because were... you know .. " excited " . That happens to me all the time. you are a loving thoughtful soul ....your grandson is lucky to have you for a Grandma... Skinny Wishes from Mandy in CA 275/149/126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2004 Report Share Posted January 8, 2004 In a message dated 1/8/2004 12:37:48 PM Pacific Standard Time, jclinton@... writes: > Hope when I get there > I can keep my resolve to end this weight issue for life. > bahhh .....losing weight is like having babies Joan, ... parenting and loving .... IT NEVER ENDS .. its an ongoing process/struggle/joy.... ok ok ... its hell too sometimes ... but this all goes with the territory of ... " loving " oneself. And for the record I have reached my " dream goal many times over " .... then ugh, snug up during times of crisis ... /chaos .. gain some ... loose some ... gain some .. loose some ...but maraculously after WLS ... I've been able to, you know, keep the weight more or less in check ... ** Mandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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