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1 year and 1 month = "Overweight" YEAH!!!
At my one year from surgery appointment I learned that I am finally in the overweight category with a BMI of 29! Hurrah!! That is great no longer am I considered Obese. Many of my closest people tell me I look good and should not lose any more weight. Even the NP stated that I am at a good weight. Although I think another…
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People treat me differently with the weight gone...
The good and the bad of weight loss. It has been 9 months since the surgery, and I am down over 100 pounds. Obviously my transition is notable to those whom I see on a daily basis. I work in an office with a team of men (10), we are all around the 50 year old mark give or take 8 years. As a team we all work very well…
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able to eat fruit, nuts, yogurt, meat, ...but salad? :-O
I have recently discovered that I can eat nuts (cashews, pistachio) without a problem, even managed to eat popcorn. Still cannot eat meat without some saucy side to help it move through. But it is getting easier. I am 5mo post RNY. I recently tried salad of mixed iceburg with romaine. This I chewed well, however later when…
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Counting the days before surgery (27th)
So the count down begins and I am both excited, and nervous. I am having the RNY. Less than 10 days away and I did all my pre-op shopping. I know I couldn't be more prepared, but yet I still think I am forgetting to do something, and I have that "what if something goes wrong" feeling. It is helpful to see those who have…
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Pre-Op Indecision Good Days = No surgery
With my recent weight loss, and the positive vibes I am feeling about eating healthy, I began to doubt my reasons for wanting the surgery. Seriously, I am eating better than I have in ages, and overall I have energy and feel good. So why should I go through this drastic measure to "mutilate" my body (as a friend had…
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Fighting the desire to eat when tired
Why is it when I feel rundown or just very low on energy my brain says "Eat something" as though this will perk me up? I had good breakfast, I know I am not hungry, and have been sipping away at my water... why then am I continually nagged by the thought of having some comfort food? Do any of you feel this way, pre-op or…
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WLS, High Protein, and Alcohol
Last weekend I experienced something that scared me. My current diet, and as part of the pre-op for WLS is trying to emulate the eating habits of post-op. My calorie intake has averaged 1600 for the past two weeks. My macro carbs has been very low usually under 25%, while my protein is very high usually over 45%. Friday…
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Weight Loss Surgery (WLS) support network
I have started my path toward surgery, and am looking for friends.
