Guest guest Posted December 20, 2003 Report Share Posted December 20, 2003 Steph, good attitude. If I can remember that there are many out there facing the same stuff as me and being successful, I'll try harder. Joan LAP RNY 11/18/03 Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA 282pre-op/275surg/245/140 RE: Pain.... Hi Joan, I do feel wonderful! I feel like it isn't me...even though I was thin years ago, it still amazes me when I look in the mirror to see my slimmer face on this body. hehe. I think everyone who loses a great deal of weight must feel that way as well. I to am worried that I won't be able to keep it off. I know what got me where I was, and am trying my hardest to keep away from high carb foods. It isn't easy where as white wheat products have been my weakness. (I haven't had a slice of any kind of bread product in a year!!!) I know I could eat them if I wanted but I know I just can't for my own reasonings. I do exercise regularly. I have mastered Advance TAE * BO even. hehehehe. I do belong to a local gym too. I WILL NOT GAIN THE WEIGHT BACK!! is what I keep telling myself. I didn't go through all this for it to come back on. Food isn't that important to feel like I once did, to be unhealthy, to not be able to play with my 3 children, to be ashamed to be me. I know many can relate to those feelings and how awful they make you feel. People are cruel but I believe we are the cruelest to ourselves. So, everyday we all fight and it is a winning battle. We all can be what we want to be. I wasn't unrealistic in my goals, and I did pass them which amazed me most of all! I am very happy with what I have done in less than one year. I have become the person I knew was trapped in all those layers and my only regret is not doing it sooner! You will achieve your goal, you will stay fit, stay healthy and happy with the right frame of mind. We have taken a huge step in our lives to become happier and healthier and I know we can't or won't let ourselves down!! Good luck to you and to everyone in the group!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2003 Report Share Posted December 20, 2003 Steph, good attitude. If I can remember that there are many out there facing the same stuff as me and being successful, I'll try harder. Joan LAP RNY 11/18/03 Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA 282pre-op/275surg/245/140 RE: Pain.... Hi Joan, I do feel wonderful! I feel like it isn't me...even though I was thin years ago, it still amazes me when I look in the mirror to see my slimmer face on this body. hehe. I think everyone who loses a great deal of weight must feel that way as well. I to am worried that I won't be able to keep it off. I know what got me where I was, and am trying my hardest to keep away from high carb foods. It isn't easy where as white wheat products have been my weakness. (I haven't had a slice of any kind of bread product in a year!!!) I know I could eat them if I wanted but I know I just can't for my own reasonings. I do exercise regularly. I have mastered Advance TAE * BO even. hehehehe. I do belong to a local gym too. I WILL NOT GAIN THE WEIGHT BACK!! is what I keep telling myself. I didn't go through all this for it to come back on. Food isn't that important to feel like I once did, to be unhealthy, to not be able to play with my 3 children, to be ashamed to be me. I know many can relate to those feelings and how awful they make you feel. People are cruel but I believe we are the cruelest to ourselves. So, everyday we all fight and it is a winning battle. We all can be what we want to be. I wasn't unrealistic in my goals, and I did pass them which amazed me most of all! I am very happy with what I have done in less than one year. I have become the person I knew was trapped in all those layers and my only regret is not doing it sooner! You will achieve your goal, you will stay fit, stay healthy and happy with the right frame of mind. We have taken a huge step in our lives to become happier and healthier and I know we can't or won't let ourselves down!! Good luck to you and to everyone in the group!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2003 Report Share Posted December 20, 2003 congrats on your achievements, steph! are you current on your labs? let us know what your doc says about the pain. lori h. > Hi everyone, my name is , I had the RNY Lap on February 5th 2003. I have been doing great. Instead of going by a goal weight I went by a size which was a size nine. I am now down to a size 5/6. I never dreamed I would even see a size that wasn't in the double digits! I started out at 310 lbs and am down to 125. > I had my gall bladder out 8 years ago, but have noticed the pain I had prior to having it out has came back a lot more since having the surgery, and a lot more within the past few months. Does anyone else experience this? > Thanks for any and all help! > > Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2003 Report Share Posted December 20, 2003 congrats on your achievements, steph! are you current on your labs? let us know what your doc says about the pain. lori h. > Hi everyone, my name is , I had the RNY Lap on February 5th 2003. I have been doing great. Instead of going by a goal weight I went by a size which was a size nine. I am now down to a size 5/6. I never dreamed I would even see a size that wasn't in the double digits! I started out at 310 lbs and am down to 125. > I had my gall bladder out 8 years ago, but have noticed the pain I had prior to having it out has came back a lot more since having the surgery, and a lot more within the past few months. Does anyone else experience this? > Thanks for any and all help! > > Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2003 Report Share Posted December 20, 2003 I thought maybe I was envious of someone that didn't have enough potassium, but I guess it's not good either way. I take 6 tablets a day to try to keep my potassium down. My kidney's can't filter it out. The doctor was concerned right before the surgery and had it checked again. It was a little lower, thank goodness. Joan LAP RNY 11/18/03 Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA 282pre-op/275surg/245/140 Re: Re: Pain.... My labs need to be done soon. I have been having them done every 3 months due to a potassium deficiency which I do take medication daily for. I didn't realize until I was lacking so bad how important potassium is to your body's well being! And how scary it is when you are lacking it. No heart attacks for me please! So, if anyone out there has a water pill of any kind that you are taking for high blood pressure, make sure you are getting enough potassium. Each time you urinate or sweat you loose it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2003 Report Share Posted December 20, 2003 I thought maybe I was envious of someone that didn't have enough potassium, but I guess it's not good either way. I take 6 tablets a day to try to keep my potassium down. My kidney's can't filter it out. The doctor was concerned right before the surgery and had it checked again. It was a little lower, thank goodness. Joan LAP RNY 11/18/03 Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA 282pre-op/275surg/245/140 Re: Re: Pain.... My labs need to be done soon. I have been having them done every 3 months due to a potassium deficiency which I do take medication daily for. I didn't realize until I was lacking so bad how important potassium is to your body's well being! And how scary it is when you are lacking it. No heart attacks for me please! So, if anyone out there has a water pill of any kind that you are taking for high blood pressure, make sure you are getting enough potassium. Each time you urinate or sweat you loose it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2003 Report Share Posted December 21, 2003 the main tool is metabolism v/s ... caloric intake Joan. Its important that you embrace your absolute uniqueness here, after you hit your goal. Exercise burns calories, yes, raises your metabolism for hours after you've exercised, yes, making it a nice vehicle for burning calories yes... but not as effective as... the stats on muscle accumulation that you should take a look at. Something like....for every lb of muscle you put on your body, that lb of muscles will burn .... don't quote me here, ( I don't have the stats in front of me ) .. something like 50 cals a day?? So if you put on five lbs of muscle, you could potentially burn 250 cals extra. Long term, as your pouch adjusts to your needs and you are able to ingest more foods ... this will become important. I mention this, because with my knees being what they are, after the car accident, I am not able, will never be able to " run " again.... and at my pace of walking I dont have the capacity to burn that many calories, hence I walk two, sometimes three hours a day. To counter act this ... " uniquness " ... I include a weight training work out ever other day. A note here... muscle breaks down within 72 hours .. if you dont use it. So like all of life .. keeping the muscle is a matter of .......maintenance... an ongoing commitment. Weights and cardio in combination was, is still key for me in this commitment to keeping the weight off ... Will try to find a link-up online regarding this subject, something that you can meandor through when the mood inspires. Great question btw. Skinny wishes from Mandy in CA 275/148/126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2003 Report Share Posted December 21, 2003 the main tool is metabolism v/s ... caloric intake Joan. Its important that you embrace your absolute uniqueness here, after you hit your goal. Exercise burns calories, yes, raises your metabolism for hours after you've exercised, yes, making it a nice vehicle for burning calories yes... but not as effective as... the stats on muscle accumulation that you should take a look at. Something like....for every lb of muscle you put on your body, that lb of muscles will burn .... don't quote me here, ( I don't have the stats in front of me ) .. something like 50 cals a day?? So if you put on five lbs of muscle, you could potentially burn 250 cals extra. Long term, as your pouch adjusts to your needs and you are able to ingest more foods ... this will become important. I mention this, because with my knees being what they are, after the car accident, I am not able, will never be able to " run " again.... and at my pace of walking I dont have the capacity to burn that many calories, hence I walk two, sometimes three hours a day. To counter act this ... " uniquness " ... I include a weight training work out ever other day. A note here... muscle breaks down within 72 hours .. if you dont use it. So like all of life .. keeping the muscle is a matter of .......maintenance... an ongoing commitment. Weights and cardio in combination was, is still key for me in this commitment to keeping the weight off ... Will try to find a link-up online regarding this subject, something that you can meandor through when the mood inspires. Great question btw. Skinny wishes from Mandy in CA 275/148/126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2003 Report Share Posted December 21, 2003 In a message dated 12/21/2003 8:22:53 PM Pacific Standard Time, jclinton@... writes: > I use the stretch bands a quick note regarding the stretch band Joan... they are akin to weight training via the resistance they impose ... bravo.... you are building muscle kiddo !! Skinny Wishes from Mandy in CA 275/148/126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2003 Report Share Posted December 21, 2003 In a message dated 12/21/2003 8:22:53 PM Pacific Standard Time, jclinton@... writes: > I use the stretch bands a quick note regarding the stretch band Joan... they are akin to weight training via the resistance they impose ... bravo.... you are building muscle kiddo !! Skinny Wishes from Mandy in CA 275/148/126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2003 Report Share Posted December 21, 2003 Mandy, good info. I didn't know two of the facts....that muscle burned calories....and that muscles break down. It must be effective though, as I hear about so many that are combining the cardio and the weight training. I'm going to have to think a lot more about this though, and soon. For now I have the exercise bike, and I use the stretch bands. I gave my weights to my daughter. Maybe I need to borrow them back. She probably doesn't use them anyway, she runs after a 1-1/2 year old all day.....and being a size 1....and can't even imagine. I wasn't a size 1 when I was born. hahaha Informative posts like this really help, and help to reinforce ideas in my head, as you say " So like all of life .. keeping the muscle is a matter of .......maintenance... an ongoing commitment. " Thanks, Joan LAP RNY 11/18/03 Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA 282pre-op/275surg/243/140 Re: Pain.... the main tool is metabolism v/s ... caloric intake Joan. Its important that you embrace your absolute uniqueness here, after you hit your goal. Exercise burns calories, yes, raises your metabolism for hours after you've exercised, yes, making it a nice vehicle for burning calories yes... but not as effective as... the stats on muscle accumulation that you should take a look at. Something like....for every lb of muscle you put on your body, that lb of muscles will burn .... don't quote me here, ( I don't have the stats in front of me ) .. something like 50 cals a day?? So if you put on five lbs of muscle, you could potentially burn 250 cals extra. Long term, as your pouch adjusts to your needs and you are able to ingest more foods ... this will become important. I mention this, because with my knees being what they are, after the car accident, I am not able, will never be able to " run " again.... and at my pace of walking I dont have the capacity to burn that many calories, hence I walk two, sometimes three hours a day. To counter act this ... " uniquness " ... I include a weight training work out ever other day. A note here... muscle breaks down within 72 hours .. if you dont use it. So like all of life .. keeping the muscle is a matter of ......maintenance... an ongoing commitment. Weights and cardio in combination was, is still key for me in this commitment to keeping the weight off ... Will try to find a link-up online regarding this subject, something that you can meandor through when the mood inspires. Great question btw. Skinny wishes from Mandy in CA 275/148/126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2003 Report Share Posted December 21, 2003 Mandy, good info. I didn't know two of the facts....that muscle burned calories....and that muscles break down. It must be effective though, as I hear about so many that are combining the cardio and the weight training. I'm going to have to think a lot more about this though, and soon. For now I have the exercise bike, and I use the stretch bands. I gave my weights to my daughter. Maybe I need to borrow them back. She probably doesn't use them anyway, she runs after a 1-1/2 year old all day.....and being a size 1....and can't even imagine. I wasn't a size 1 when I was born. hahaha Informative posts like this really help, and help to reinforce ideas in my head, as you say " So like all of life .. keeping the muscle is a matter of .......maintenance... an ongoing commitment. " Thanks, Joan LAP RNY 11/18/03 Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA 282pre-op/275surg/243/140 Re: Pain.... the main tool is metabolism v/s ... caloric intake Joan. Its important that you embrace your absolute uniqueness here, after you hit your goal. Exercise burns calories, yes, raises your metabolism for hours after you've exercised, yes, making it a nice vehicle for burning calories yes... but not as effective as... the stats on muscle accumulation that you should take a look at. Something like....for every lb of muscle you put on your body, that lb of muscles will burn .... don't quote me here, ( I don't have the stats in front of me ) .. something like 50 cals a day?? So if you put on five lbs of muscle, you could potentially burn 250 cals extra. Long term, as your pouch adjusts to your needs and you are able to ingest more foods ... this will become important. I mention this, because with my knees being what they are, after the car accident, I am not able, will never be able to " run " again.... and at my pace of walking I dont have the capacity to burn that many calories, hence I walk two, sometimes three hours a day. To counter act this ... " uniquness " ... I include a weight training work out ever other day. A note here... muscle breaks down within 72 hours .. if you dont use it. So like all of life .. keeping the muscle is a matter of ......maintenance... an ongoing commitment. Weights and cardio in combination was, is still key for me in this commitment to keeping the weight off ... Will try to find a link-up online regarding this subject, something that you can meandor through when the mood inspires. Great question btw. Skinny wishes from Mandy in CA 275/148/126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2003 Report Share Posted December 21, 2003 Mandy, this is what the Orthopedist told me. At the point of obesity, he said they're best to get started with. It does amaze me the kind of resistance they provide. I bought 4 strengths, so I could progress. I'm still on the first for now. And they help my chronically sore back & neck (which isn't getting any better sitting at the computer)......ohhhhh, what an addiction! Joan LAP RNY 11/18/03 Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA 282pre-op/275surg/243/140 Re: Pain.... In a message dated 12/21/2003 8:22:53 PM Pacific Standard Time, jclinton@... writes: > I use the stretch bands a quick note regarding the stretch band Joan... they are akin to weight training via the resistance they impose ... bravo.... you are building muscle kiddo !! Skinny Wishes from Mandy in CA 275/148/126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2003 Report Share Posted December 21, 2003 Mandy, this is what the Orthopedist told me. At the point of obesity, he said they're best to get started with. It does amaze me the kind of resistance they provide. I bought 4 strengths, so I could progress. I'm still on the first for now. And they help my chronically sore back & neck (which isn't getting any better sitting at the computer)......ohhhhh, what an addiction! Joan LAP RNY 11/18/03 Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA 282pre-op/275surg/243/140 Re: Pain.... In a message dated 12/21/2003 8:22:53 PM Pacific Standard Time, jclinton@... writes: > I use the stretch bands a quick note regarding the stretch band Joan... they are akin to weight training via the resistance they impose ... bravo.... you are building muscle kiddo !! Skinny Wishes from Mandy in CA 275/148/126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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