Presentation help!
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NicoleL874
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My surgeon has asked me to become a regular presenter at their informational session. I have 5 - 10 minutes. I can fill time, no problem.
Those pre-op, what would you like to hear from a successful patient? Those post-op, what should I talk about?
I don't want to completely wing it. I also don't want to have too much completely arranged.
They do have my pre-op photo, so everyone will get to see that. And, I'll be in workout clothes because I am in an early morning kickboxing class that I will literally leave and head straight to the presentation...lol, so I'll be lookin' purdy!
Thanks for all ideas! My first presentation is 1/12/19!
Those pre-op, what would you like to hear from a successful patient? Those post-op, what should I talk about?
I don't want to completely wing it. I also don't want to have too much completely arranged.
They do have my pre-op photo, so everyone will get to see that. And, I'll be in workout clothes because I am in an early morning kickboxing class that I will literally leave and head straight to the presentation...lol, so I'll be lookin' purdy!
Thanks for all ideas! My first presentation is 1/12/19!
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This is so awesome! I think as a post op nailing into people’s heads that it’s really easy to revert back to old ways and to really be in tune with your body.2
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Congratulations on being asked by your doctor's office to speak at the bariatric sessions, that equals real success!
The best advice I have is to make changes to your diet that are sustainable. During the weight loss phase find new favorite foods, find an exercise you can do without feeling like it's a punishment, and losing weight isn't about being 100% perfect. It's about following the doctor's guidelines, asking for help when needed, and being active here, on the doctor's web site but with a group of people who are getting healthy.2 -
I will ditto the two responses above! Every possible way to tell them how important it is that they change their relationship with food. That it’s impossible to continue doing the same things they’ve always done in the past and expect different results (that’s the definition of insanity right?). It applies in every way here too.
What an honor for you to be asked to do this! Good for you!2 -
Agreed, congrats! People need to understand that you are not getting out without diet/exercise. This is your kick start to create a new way of living. This is a bad thing, so may not be a good thing for you to share. I had a lap band and never realized that if you got sick (flu/food poison) that you could die, can't throw up (sorry bad wording). I was shocked when I did get food poison and had to be taken to the hospital. Just a lesson learn for me and I think it would have been nice to know before I had surgery. Otherwise, I think my doctor/nutritionist did set me straight otherwise. I also think a peer group, like MFP is amazingly helpful. Thank you all!!!!3
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Agreed, congrats! People need to understand that you are not getting out without diet/exercise. This is your kick start to create a new way of living. This is a bad thing, so may not be a good thing for you to share. I had a lap band and never realized that if you got sick (flu/food poison) that you could die, can't throw up (sorry bad wording). I was shocked when I did get food poison and had to be taken to the hospital. Just a lesson learn for me and I think it would have been nice to know before I had surgery. Otherwise, I think my doctor/nutritionist did set me straight otherwise. I also think a peer group, like MFP is amazingly helpful. Thank you all!!!!
My surgeon won't do lap band anymore, fortunately. Glad nothing horrible came of that for you! How frightening!
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So how did it go? What did you talk about?0
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Ditto! How did it go for you?0
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Hey! They ended up bringing in another patient, so my time was cut short, but it was fine! She's actually my cardio kickboxing instructor, and we had just finished her class, so it was nice. We kinda talked together. I didn't share my story, I started with, "We all have stories, and a lot are similar. I'm sure you don't care as much how I got here, but what I've done since I was sitting out there." Got several smiles at that. I did bring in my T-shirt I saved to show.
I was honest and told them about my regain, and told them that now is the time to be educating themselves on what is required to fuel the body. I told them that now was the time to figure out WHY they are eating so much. I explained the "honeymoon phase" was great, but when the thought, "I GOT THIS." seeps in, to seek additional help, because you don't. Not at 12, 14, 18 months out.
I told them the importance of support from other patients. I told them via here, FB, or through their program that no one "gets it" like other patients do.
OH! And I told them to take photos regularly. I don't care how allergic you are to the camera. Put them in a folder that you lock. Take them often. And measure often. When the scale doesn't move, things are still happening.
It went well, they do this monthly and asked if they could call me again...I told them of course!5 -
Sounds like a success Nicole! Good for you!
Love the new profile picture too!1 -
