Weekly Post 31.05. - 06.06.15.
flumi_f
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My fasts last week were less than perfect, that's a fact. I'm 1-2kg from where I wanted to be for my surgery, but that's just how it is. Other than that, I feel well prepared on all counts and am looking forward to the outcome. Doc thinks 1-1.5kg of skin will come off my tummy and abs. I hope, he weighs it, because I want to know!!
ATM I'm sitting in the sun on my balcony watching my basil seeds sprout
Need to practice this a bit, as after my surgery I think this is what I will be doing for a week or two...
No fasting planned for this week, though Tuesday will inadvertantly be close as I will probably only get dinner. I'll be home again on Wednesday morning. I will resume my fasts next week, if I am feeling well, but I'm not forcing anything. 2-3 weeks of chilling and healing are on the program with slow walks as soon as it feels right.
Had my last horseback ride this morning and I'm also fasting today and until now (14h30) it is going well. Just had a salad with cucumbers and strawberries on it for 150cals. Dinner is cooked too. If I feel 'weak', I shall go wash my bike. It is in dear need of a bit of care.
Enjoy your Sunday and your week!
ATM I'm sitting in the sun on my balcony watching my basil seeds sprout
Need to practice this a bit, as after my surgery I think this is what I will be doing for a week or two...No fasting planned for this week, though Tuesday will inadvertantly be close as I will probably only get dinner. I'll be home again on Wednesday morning. I will resume my fasts next week, if I am feeling well, but I'm not forcing anything. 2-3 weeks of chilling and healing are on the program with slow walks as soon as it feels right.
Had my last horseback ride this morning and I'm also fasting today and until now (14h30) it is going well. Just had a salad with cucumbers and strawberries on it for 150cals. Dinner is cooked too. If I feel 'weak', I shall go wash my bike. It is in dear need of a bit of care.
Enjoy your Sunday and your week!
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Oh, gosh Flumi. What day is the surgery? I'm so excited for you!
I had a binge yesterday. It's ok. But it made me realize that I've been eating whatever for 6 months and maintaining. So learnt a lot and know that it won't be a problem to keep it off in future. BUT, it's really time to buckle back on. I still have ca 2 kg I'd like to shave off. Not needed, just vanity pounds.
So had an excellent workout today almost 3 hours of yoga, treadmill walking/running. New incline PR! It's great to be a fatburner, endless energy. Still haven't done strength with a girl at the gym. Too much holidays, but made a date with her next weekend. Inflamed arm acting up:( A new goal is to try do some stretching or rolling every day.
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Tuesday. Gotta be at the practice at 7h30!! Should be all done and resting by 12h. Talked to my extra tummy skin today, while lying on my balcony. Totally ready to let it go
Awesome workout Foami!! And you've done very well maintaining, while eating 'whatever'. That still gets me into trouble. Excellent progress!0 -
Hi Flumi, I hope you don't mind but is your extra skin giving you grief, like yeast infections or are you doing for cosmetic reasons. I know I will have extra skin if I ever get down to a healthy weight because of extra skin and a c section. Even now I always have sweat under the flap which keeps the area moist and uncomfortable. I hope you do have a good experience and please do keep us posted Thanks !0
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@zahid222 - it's actually less irritated now than it used to be. I used to have problems with fungus infections (maybe yeast) under my belly flap and in the crease of my inner thighs. Now both aren't a problem anymore. Probably because I just don't sweat as quickly as when I was overweight. I do however have some strange skin there. A doctor told me they are a type of age warts. I only have them under my belly flap, so I guess they thrive in a warm, moist environment. I think, they will be removed with the skin there, so, I might be rid of them too.
To be honest the reasons I am doing it are many - aesthics in and out of clothes is one, bothers me when jumping or running another, the extra skin no longer is a part of me as I am no longer my old self (inside and out) the third reason and I feel too young (46) to carry the skin around for the rest of my life. I've had a belly flap and very loose skin on my abs for longer than I can remember. When I started losing the weight very successfully 2 yrs ago, I promised myself the surgery, if I achieved and maintained in a normal weight range. I know, I'm privileged to be able to pay for it as my insurance is only paying for 20% of the total of both of my surgeries (breast lift last october and body lift this week). They only pay more, if it causes health or mental issues....I have no health or mental issues...OK, not sure about the mental ones
I've accepted the extra skin on my upper inner arms and thighs, but the other two, I really wanted to get done. The first one went very well, thus I'm sure this one will too. Plus I have a great surgeon with an awesome team. So all bases covered 
I will keep you posted!0 -
Thank you all!! I will check in on Wednesday for sure!0
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Good Luck Flumi!
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Wishing you well @flumi_f! Looking forward to hearing how it goes. Good idea to have some R & R after the surgery. Maybe plenty of good movies or books to keep you company as your body heals?0
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Good luck sweet petunia!0
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Good Luck and take it easy for the next week or so.0
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Just a short check in as all I can do is lay here... doing well, but can't stand up yet.. legs are still sleepy. The doc and the surgical nurse are very happy with the result. And I lost a very costly kilo today ;-)
Thanks from the bottom of my
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Hi all. I've been gone for the past few weeks. My ship came into port for 3 weeks so I was busy being away from work and exploring things. Thankfully I managed to stay the same weight, even without fasting. I'm doing my first fast since a month ago tomorrow - hope it goes well.
Flumi - glad to hear the surgery went well! I hope you're feeling better and that you are able to stand up soon. Hope to hear from you again tomorrow
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This morning I'm proud to report, I can get up all by myself! And only feeling minimal pain. im home and in my own much more comfortable bed.
That was not imaginable yesterday! Every core movement was difficult and quite painful.0 -
This morning I'm proud to report, I can get up all by myself! And only feeling minimal pain. im home and in my own much more comfortable bed.
That was not imaginable yesterday! Every core movement was difficult and quite painful.
You are a champion!! So glad to hear from you and so soon after your surgery. Take it easy girl, no splitting any stitches now. 0 -
Definitely not. Taking it very easy..no choice. Mom is taking care meals and other stuff during the day, whilst I lay in my bed....0
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Not getting rid of me 0
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Activities of my morning.... washed myself ( can't shower yet) , made banana egg pancakes with fresh strawberries (delivered to my door by a friend, bless her!). Then I walked....crept to the village store (about 200-300m ) and back. Oh my. Walking bent over is very strenuous and I felt my tummy on the way back. Thus I will take it very easy for the rest of the day. Coffee in hand, ice pack on sutures, laying on my balcony watching the Hawks fly.
I'm doing well but was surprised how much I felt my tummy on my slow mo walk!0 -
Please take it easy!0
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