Living The Lifestyle Friday 9/17/2021

Al_Howard
Al_Howard Posts: 9,916 Member
edited September 22 in Social Groups
We meet here to explore, share, celebrate and (sometimes) agonize over how we do (or don't) incorporate weight loss guidelines into our daily lives. "It's a lifestyle, not a diet" is easily and often said, but sometimes not so simply put into practice.

This is a thread for everyone. If you're new to GoaD, or to weight loss, your questions and comments are always welcome. If you're maintaining, or a long-term loser, your thoughts on the topic may be just what someone else needs to hear. If you're reading this, join in the discussion!

Each weekday, a new topic is offered up for discussion.

Monday - crewahl (Charlie)
Tuesday – 88Olds
Wednesday - newmantjn (todd)
Thursday - misterhub (Greg)
Friday - Al_Howard

Today's Topic: When health interferes. How have you done, weight/diet/program, when you’ve had procedures/surgeries, etc.?

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  • Al_Howard
    Al_Howard Posts: 9,916 Member
    When I had my bypass, in 2017, I was up 13# the day after I got home. Took a little over 2 weeks to ratchet that down. Don't remember my mind set then, but hope I don't have that much gain from my upcoming back surgery. Plan (for now) is to just go right back to what I am doing now.
    My trepidation, on weight, is that they said I can't do much for 2 weeks, post-op. Hopefully, I can resume my walking, if not my stretches, etc. I do find that if I don't get some activity (walking, stretching, and minor lifting), I don't lose, but can gain.
    Any insights to share?
  • 88olds
    88olds Posts: 4,600 Member
    I was diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2012. I’d been maintaining about 5 1/2 years at that point. And I kept on maintaining right through the treatments.

    Being at a healthy weight helped my attitude a lot. It helped that even though I had just been diagnosed with cancer, I thought of myself as a healthy person. Also that to the extent possible, I could take responsibility for my health. I could follow through with things that were good for me.
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