WLS support and inspirational information
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I redid my ticker to show my total weightloss from the beginning (535 to now). I just really need to see that big number right now to keep motivated and on track.
Amy,
Well you see I am the ticker queen!!:laugh: so I so understand wanting to see your numbers. Do what works best for you. Everyone is different.0 -
Since we have more support please feel free to post any accomplishments, goals, etc. Please feel free to share.
For February, my goal is to continue to be consistent with my eating and drop 10 more pounds. Protien 1st and staying under 2000 calories. When I get 2000 calories down I will go to 1800.
I am good with my exercise but not with my eating. I have been doing good the last 2 months but I feel the challenges I have entered has helped me stay more focused on that. Whatever it is I am happy for it. I have lost a total of 16 pounds in the last 2 months and I hope to do the just as good in the next 2 months.
I also exercised over 1400 minutes this month which was my goal even though ticker has 1600. I put 1600 so it will never reach the end. But basically my weekly goal is to exercise 360 to 400 minutes a week.0 -
Hello,
I'm new to the site and am loving it. I have the app for my Droid. In March of 2008, I had Lap-pand surgery. I've lost 70 lbs and have about 40 more to go. I know I can do it!
Would love some WLS friends on here. Feel free to friend me.
Sandy
Welcome Sandy!! Congrats on 70 pounds lost so far!Well I guess you could say that I haven't figured out quite how to use the "quote" feature. :laugh: MacMadame: just wanted to let you know that I have also found out something else that causes my weight to fluctuate. I have been weighing myself and graphing my weight every day for about 4 months. My "official" weight that I record on MFP is on Monday, and this is the weight that I count. However I have found that my weight fluctuates according to days that I sleep later! I normally get up for work at 3:30 am. My days off are Thursday and Friday, and then I sleep till 7. When I look at my graph over the last several months, there is usually a dip of around a pound on Thursday and Friday. :noway: Then, it goes back up on Sat. My eating or exercise habits do not change on those days. It is just the wake up time. I guess what this has shown me is one of the dangers of weighing oneself everyday and believing that any change is a permanent one. :frown: At least I don't feel bad when I weigh in on Sat mornings, and why I use Mondays as the official weigh in day!
I work 12 hour midnight shifts, when I have a couple of days off and get to sleep more "normal" My weight can vary by as much as 5 pounds. I weigh myself everyday naked as soon as I wake up. I attribute this to water weight and having to do with my body not resting correctly because of the change in schedule. So, I have been weighing in on Fridays since I usually have Thursday nights off.
I think the weight has to do with urine and bowel movements.......:-) I am no expert but that is my take for me. If I wake up at my normal time for working out on any day which is about 4:30 to 5:00 AM, I weigh more than if I go back to bed and get up 3 or 4 hours later because by then I have went to the washroom 1 or 2 more times.0 -
Weight Loss Surgery Support:
Daily Inspiration for February 1, 2011
Katie Jay, MSW
Move forward with optimism.
Practice an optimistic outlook--a hopeful and eager view--to multiply your chances of success. Optimism puts into play a powerful force on your behalf. Even when life is hard, know that nothing lasts forever. As you have heard before, "This, too, shall pass."
It's easy to get discouraged when you have had a lot of practice being discouraged. But, now it's time to practice optimism.
Action for the day: Pay attention to your thoughts today. When you have a negative thought, immediately replace it with an optimistic thought. Optimism can be learned.
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See below article -- Pick a change you want to work on and post it right here in the comments. You’ll get the benefits of writing it down and making a public commitment. The best time to start is right now.
Tips for Breaking Bad Habits and Developing Good Habits
Written by Scott Young
Most of life is habitual. You do the same things you did yesterday, the day before and every day for the last month. It’s estimated that out of every 11,000 signals we receive from our senses, our brain only consciously processes 40.
Habits, good or bad, make you who you are. The key is controlling them. If you know how to change your habits, then even a small effort can create big changes.
I’ve been using these techniques for years to re-engineer many aspects of my life. That includes overhauling my diet, exercising regularly, cutting out television, and bulking my e-mail and work routines. Little changes that, when put on autopilot, can result in an improved quality of life.
Here are some tips to get you started:
One Habit For 30 Days – Steve Pavlina, popularized the 30 Day Trial. You focus on one change for thirty days. After that time it has been sufficiently conditioned to become a habit. I’ve used this as the basis for most of my habit changes. It definitely works to sculpt the automatic programs that run in the background of your mind.
Use a Trigger – A trigger is a short ritual you perform before a habit. If you wanted to wake up earlier this might mean jumping out of bed as soon as you hear the sound of your alarm. If you wanted to stop smoking this could be snapping your fingers every time you feel the urge for a cigarette. A trigger helps condition a new pattern more consistently.
Replace Lost Needs – If you opened up your computer and started removing hardware, what would happen. Chances are your computer wouldn’t work. Similarly, you can’t just pull out habits without replacing the needs they fulfill. Giving up television might mean you need to find a new way to relax, socialize or get information.
One Habit at a Time – A month may seem like a long time to focus on only one change, but I’ve found trying to change more than a few habits at a time to be reckless. With just one habit change you can focus on making it really stick. Multitasking between three or four often means none become habits.
Balance Feedback – The difference between long-term change and giving up on day 31 is the balance of feedback. If your change creates more pain in your life than joy, it is going to be hard to stick to. Don’t go to the gym if you hate it. Find diets, exercise, financial plans and work routines that are fun to follow and support you.
“But” to Kill Bad Thoughts – A prominent habit-changing therapist once told me a great way to nuke bad thinking. Anytime you feel yourself thinking negatively about yourself, use the word “but” and point out positive aspects. “I’m lousy at this job – but – if I keep at it I can probably improve.”
Write it Down – Don’t leave commitments in your brain. Write them on paper. This does two things. First, it creates clarity by defining in specific terms what your change means. Second, it keeps you committed since it is easy to dismiss a thought, but harder to dismiss a promise printed in front of you.
30, 90, 365 – I’d like to say most habits go through a series of checkpoints in terms of conditioning. The first is at thirty days. Here it doesn’t require willpower to continue your change, but problems might offset it. At ninety days any change should be neutral where running the habit is no more difficult than not running it. At one year it is generally harder not to run the habit than to continue with it. Be patient and run habits through the three checkpoints to make them stick.
Get Leverage – Give a buddy a hundred bucks with the condition to return it to you only when you’ve completed thirty days without fail. Make a public commitment to everyone you know that you’re going to stick with it. Offer yourself a reward if you make it a month. Anything to give yourself that extra push.
Keep it Simple – Your change should involve one or two rules, not a dozen. Exercising once per day for at least thirty minutes is easier to follow than exercising Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays with yoga the first day and mountain biking the third day, except when it is raining in which case you will do… Simple rules create habits, complex rules create headaches.
Consistency is Key – The point of a habit is that it doesn’t require thought. Variety may be the spice of life, but it doesn’t create habits. Make sure your habit is as consistent as possible and is repeated every day for thirty days. This will ensure a new habit is drilled in, instead of multiple habits loosely conditioned.
Experiment – You can’t know whether a different habit will work until you try it. Mix around with key habits until you find ones that suit you. Don’t try to follow habits because you should, but because you’ve tested them and they work in your life.0 -
Consistency is Key – The point of a habit is that it doesn’t require thought. Variety may be the spice of life, but it doesn’t create habits. Make sure your habit is as consistent as possible and is repeated every day for thirty days. This will ensure a new habit is drilled in, instead of multiple habits loosely conditioned.
I am all good with my exercise, but I struggle with consistency with my food. That is what I am shooting for in the coming months. Consistency. I know I am not perfect but I want to have good healthily eating 80% to 90 percent of the time. This to me is consistency and is my ultimate goal.0 -
My fight is my all or nothing attitude with dieting and changes. If I stray a little I want to give up the whole thing for the day and that turns in to a week and so on. So my change has been to get right back on plan at the next meal not the next day.:flowerforyou:0
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That's great, Amy. That's actually a major accomplishment IMO.
What are some WLS blogs people enjoy. I like this one:
http://www.formerfatdudes.com even though I'm not a dude.0 -
Barbara Thompson's newsletter is pretty good and has recipes, too. You can sign up at http://www.barbarathompsonnewsletter.com/0
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Mollie, Congratz on the 16lb weight loss. That is fantastic. Keep it up0
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Mollie, Congratz on the 16lb weight loss. That is fantastic. Keep it up
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Yeah, your tickers look great! :happy:0
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Thanks MacMadame!
Amy,
I get Barb newletter. Thanks. I also love Katie Jay's newletter. You can sign up for her newletter on NAWLS.com. I have taken back on track programs from both ladies and Katie's is better hands down. Both newsletters are great though!
Hope all are doing well.
We had 20 inches of snow in Chicago and I did well eating being at home while baracaded in my place. I had a bad day Tuesday but back on track yesterday.
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Thanks Mollie I will look up Katie's I didn't know about that one. I would like to do the back on track seminar but budget is an issue. I wish they would come to Las Vegas to do one.0
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Mollie, I checked out Katie's site and she is really about the money isn't she. $9.95 or more a month to just use the site is ridiculous. I have access to free recipes all over the internet and support forums too I really don't see why people would pay her to let them talk to each other and get recipes and help from other WLS patients. I signed up for the free newsletter but I think she is running a racket for the rest "members only" area, and taking advantage of people who have had WLS. But that's just my opinion. I'll stick to the free sites that use advertising to support themselves.0
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Amy,
The NAWLS.com site is the site I use for free daily inspirations I post here and I have posted many of her newletters here also. I only use the free things offered.
Do you go to support groups locally. I try to go to at least one a month and I try to attend one telephone support group also which is also free of charge and they are really good too. One is the 1st Monday of each month at 7 pm CST and the other one is on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 pm CST. Both are free of charge and there are people on them from all over the country too. I love them.0 -
Weight Loss Surgery Support:
Daily Inspiration for February 2, 2011
Katie Jay, MSW
Laugh to lighten your load.
Laughing releases endorphins, those chemicals in your brain that make you feel good. Even if you don't feel like laughing, the act of laughing will make you feel better. If your goal is to feel better--healthier, happier, more relaxed--then adding laughter to your day makes sense.
Exercising your mental happiness is as important as exercising your body. Think of it as internal aerobics. Strengthen your sense of humor so that when strain after strain is beating you down, you can fight back with laughter.
Action for the day: No matter how silly you feel, set a timer and laugh for three minutes today--whether you feel happy or not. See what happens!
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Weight Loss Surgery Support:
Daily Inspiration for February 3, 2011
Katie Jay, MSW
Dare to experiment.
Life is brimming with experiences to be lived--and now you are physically able to experiment. After surgery, you certainly tried new foods; but now it is time to experiment in other areas.
Try on a new style of clothes. Experiment with square dancing or a spirited aerobics class. How about learning a musical instrument now that you're breathing easier? Join a book club or a Bible study without fear of breaking a chair. Whatever looks interesting to you, try it. Imagine life is a buffet, and it's your mission to sample the many treats it has to offer.
Action for the day: What new experience do you want to have? Take action toward that goal today.
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Hi, everyone! Angelintx invited me over here.
I had the duodenal switch weight loss surgery in June 2010. (Go to www.DSFacts.com for more info.) So far, I've lost over 90% of my excess body weight.
I've had some problems after surgery, including an intolerance for artificial sweeteners (so no protein shakes for me), and vomiting (a lot). I'm in treatment for protein malnutrition right now: I'm on TPN for 4 weeks (3 weeks to go).
My main goal is to keep UP my protein intake and vitamin intake. I will have to be able to consume about 100-120 g of protein daily in order to stay nutritionally on track. Of course, most people drink 1/3 of that in protein shakes and don't have to eat so much, but lucky me, I have to eat it! It's hard work on a surgically-altered small tummy that's been tossin' itself on a regular for 7 months.
The good news is that I know I've found the puking culprit: malnutrition! My body has been starving for a long time. Now that it's getting nutrition regularly, I haven't had one incident of puking at all. My upper GI tests have all been normal, no leaks and no strictures. It's all in the food I eat.
The good news is that my weight is falling off fairly easily. I can't believe I wear a size 8. If I were a bit bolder in my style, I'd wear a size 6, but I'm not emotionally ready yet. :-)
I'm here to support y'all in any way I can. I love this site, it's the best one of its kind by far.0 -
Hi, everyone! Angelintx invited me over here.
I had the duodenal switch weight loss surgery in June 2010. (Go to www.DSFacts.com for more info.) So far, I've lost over 90% of my excess body weight.
I've had some problems after surgery, including an intolerance for artificial sweeteners (so no protein shakes for me), and vomiting (a lot). I'm in treatment for protein malnutrition right now: I'm on TPN for 4 weeks (3 weeks to go).
My main goal is to keep UP my protein intake and vitamin intake. I will have to be able to consume about 100-120 g of protein daily in order to stay nutritionally on track. Of course, most people drink 1/3 of that in protein shakes and don't have to eat so much, but lucky me, I have to eat it! It's hard work on a surgically-altered small tummy that's been tossin' itself on a regular for 7 months.
The good news is that I know I've found the puking culprit: malnutrition! My body has been starving for a long time. Now that it's getting nutrition regularly, I haven't had one incident of puking at all. My upper GI tests have all been normal, no leaks and no strictures. It's all in the food I eat.
The good news is that my weight is falling off fairly easily. I can't believe I wear a size 8. If I were a bit bolder in my style, I'd wear a size 6, but I'm not emotionally ready yet. :-)
I'm here to support y'all in any way I can. I love this site, it's the best one of its kind by far.
Welcome Nicole! I am very familiar with DS! Sorry to hear about your complications. But just consider them bumps in the road. I think you are the 1st one I have met on this thread with DS. On ObesityHelp.com they have a forum for DS patients and they post to the over 50 BMI forum quite a bit recommending DS to new people considering WLS. Thanks for your support. Chime in anytime.0 -
Weight Loss Surgery Support:
Daily Inspiration for February 4, 2011
Katie Jay, MSW
Persevere.
Some days you wake up feeling tired or distracted. You just don't have the time or energy to follow your WLS regimen at that moment. So, you skip breakfast, or eat that slice of cold pizza that you righteously avoided the night before. Days of discouragement shouldn't surprise you. They are reminders that food will always be complicated -- either a comfort or a distraction.
The key to real change is perseverance. When you take a misstep, for whatever reason, know that you will continue to persevere in your WLS recovery. You will start over at the next meal--you will overcome the temptation next time. That is how you'll succeed. Being perfect just isn't going to happen. So persevere.
Action for the day: No matter where you are in your recovery, today you will persevere. Start over every time you stray from your plan. Start over as often as necessary.
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Nicole- have you tried the new protein shake out by Jillian Michaels? It is sweetened with Stevia. The chocolate tastes like a chocolate dough nut to me. I also use Mt. Capra Double Bonded Goat Protein. Same thing sweetened with Stevia.0
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Hey, Nicole, I have a sleeve so just the stomach part of your surgery but I also have protein issues. My serum protein levels have been as low as 5.8! I started losing my hair at 1.5 weeks out and it didn't stop until I was 17 months out. I still get issues if I have a few days in a row where my protein is under 120 g. I'm trying to get where I consume 150 g a day without thinking about it so a low day might be 120 and so I can get ahead of the curve.
My PCP and bariatric surgeon aren't too concerned because the rest of my labs look good, but it really bothers me.0 -
Hi, everyone! Angelintx invited me over here.
I had the duodenal switch weight loss surgery in June 2010. (Go to www.DSFacts.com for more info.) So far, I've lost over 90% of my excess body weight.
I've had some problems after surgery, including an intolerance for artificial sweeteners (so no protein shakes for me), and vomiting (a lot). I'm in treatment for protein malnutrition right now: I'm on TPN for 4 weeks (3 weeks to go).
My main goal is to keep UP my protein intake and vitamin intake. I will have to be able to consume about 100-120 g of protein daily in order to stay nutritionally on track. Of course, most people drink 1/3 of that in protein shakes and don't have to eat so much, but lucky me, I have to eat it! It's hard work on a surgically-altered small tummy that's been tossin' itself on a regular for 7 months.
The good news is that I know I've found the puking culprit: malnutrition! My body has been starving for a long time. Now that it's getting nutrition regularly, I haven't had one incident of puking at all. My upper GI tests have all been normal, no leaks and no strictures. It's all in the food I eat.
The good news is that my weight is falling off fairly easily. I can't believe I wear a size 8. If I were a bit bolder in my style, I'd wear a size 6, but I'm not emotionally ready yet. :-)
I'm here to support y'all in any way I can. I love this site, it's the best one of its kind by far.
Welcome Nicole! I am very familiar with DS! Sorry to hear about your complications. But just consider them bumps in the road. I think you are the 1st one I have met on this thread with DS. On ObesityHelp.com they have a forum for DS patients and they post to the over 50 BMI forum quite a bit recommending DS to new people considering WLS. Thanks for your support. Chime in anytime.
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Nicole,
I made a terriable typo on this post. I meant to say, I am not very familar with DS.0 -
Meals for the week are almost done I made green beans, kale, mashed cauliflower, spicy chicken burgers with cheddar, low carb lasagna, and crustless zucchini, bacon , and swiss quiche. I will probably do some taco salads later in the week but that is a quick meal from ground chicken.
I was down another pound today so 5 this week. I think my metabolism is back in fat burning mode!:drinker: I weigh in and see the bariatric doctor tomorrow and I think he'll be pleased with my 9 pounds these past two weeks.
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Meals for the week are almost done I made green beans, kale, mashed cauliflower, spicy chicken burgers with cheddar, low carb lasagna, and crustless zucchini, bacon , and swiss quiche. I will probably do some taco salads later in the week but that is a quick meal from ground chicken.
I was down another pound today so 5 this week. I think my metabolism is back in fat burning mode!:drinker: I weigh in and see the bariatric doctor tomorrow and I think he'll be pleased with my 9 pounds these past two weeks.
Have a great week!:flowerforyou:
Congrats Amy on 9 pounds!! Keep up the good work!:flowerforyou:
BTW - What is your recipe for mashed cauliflower?0 -
About 2 oz of cream cheese to 1lb of cauliflower. Boil cauliflower until tender(mashable) and then drain and add seasoning and cream cheese. I usually do several heads or bags of frozen at a time so I have it on hand. I use Morton's Nature Seasoning in mine and some pepper and it's yummy. My older sis made some and didn't tell her hubby and he loved them.0
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About 2 oz of cream cheese to 1lb of cauliflower. Boil cauliflower until tender(mashable) and then drain and add seasoning and cream cheese. I usually do several heads or bags of frozen at a time so I have it on hand. I use Morton's Nature Seasoning in mine and some pepper and it's yummy. My older sis made some and didn't tell her hubby and he loved them.
Thanks!! I am going to try this over the weekend.....:-)0 -
I was down another pound today so 5 this week. I think my metabolism is back in fat burning mode!:drinker: I weigh in and see the bariatric doctor tomorrow and I think he'll be pleased with my 9 pounds these past two weeks.
Way to go, Amy!!! Your meals sound wonderful and full of variety too! Congrats!0 -
Weight Loss Surgery Support:
Daily Inspiration for February 5, 2011
Katie Jay, MSW
Believe you can.
Believing the improbable can happen is the first step to making it happen. People can get mired down in believing that their current way of life will never change. They imagine they will be stuck in their rut forever and they stop trying.
But, the truth is change rewards you when you work for it. You changed your life and your health with surgery. Now you can consider changing other parts of your life. You might want to make new friends, to stop obsessing about food, or to make a career change. Visualize where you want to be, and then work toward that goal. You'll be amazed at how the world opens before you.
Action for the day: Find a quiet, private space where you can relax and breathe for five minutes. During your quiet time, visualize your life as you want it to be. Imagine as many details as you can. What are you wearing? Who is with you? What excites you? Allow yourself to feel the pleasure of that new life. Describe it in your journal.
© 2009, Katie Jay. All rights reserved.0
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