I'm just starting out... going to orientation on Nov 4th at Western Surgical. Not sure yet if I can go through with the whole process.
Updated New Me News
Posted 01-05-2009 at 10:44 PM by dvdwende
Hi Friends,
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and a safe, sane New Year's Eve. We watched a psycho thriller and went to bed at 10 pm. We really know how to party!
Where do I start? I'm in week six of the supervised weight loss program that my ins. requires. I've lost 14 lbs! We went to So. Cal to see our kids and grandkids for Christmas. I was hoping someone would say something complimentary. But no. Then my daughter Becky gave me a new top for Christmas from my favorite store. It was a size smaller than what I wear. I figured "great I'll have to exchange it". IT FIT! I guess this is my first "WOW" moment. I actually looked much better in the smaller top. I've been wearing such baggy clothes thinking it concealed my weight better... however, it also concealed my weight loss. I know 14# is no big deal compared to what I have to loose. But it's a big step for me. I didn't gain one pound over the holidays'. That's a new experience too. Oh, and my youngest is pregnant! So grandchild #8 will be arriving in late August. One more reason to get fit and healthy!
I keep going back and forth as to whether or not I can lose all my weight without surgery. (125#). It seems so easy to stick to this program but then it's expensive (the food) and is starting to all taste the same. They talk about maintainence as being more of the same food (prepackaged, sort of like military ER) and excercise to avoid regain. I guess reality is sinking in for me. I'm not sure which way to go. I'll be 63 in February and I don't want the rest of my life to be a constant struggle where weight is concerned. I've decided to meet all the requirements my ins. co and my surgeon require for the surgery and then make my decision whether to go through with it.
My back has remained a big issue. Still restricted from excercising, still get the pain down my legs when I stand too long. The muscle spasms have stopped (TY Jesus) but I still take the muscle relaxers just in case. I've had 1 epidural and 22 trigger injections since the start of Dec. I have also taken more drugs than I've ever taken before. But I don't want back surgery so I'll keep trying this method. I know losing all the excess weight will help my back as well.
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and a safe, sane New Year's Eve. We watched a psycho thriller and went to bed at 10 pm. We really know how to party!
Where do I start? I'm in week six of the supervised weight loss program that my ins. requires. I've lost 14 lbs! We went to So. Cal to see our kids and grandkids for Christmas. I was hoping someone would say something complimentary. But no. Then my daughter Becky gave me a new top for Christmas from my favorite store. It was a size smaller than what I wear. I figured "great I'll have to exchange it". IT FIT! I guess this is my first "WOW" moment. I actually looked much better in the smaller top. I've been wearing such baggy clothes thinking it concealed my weight better... however, it also concealed my weight loss. I know 14# is no big deal compared to what I have to loose. But it's a big step for me. I didn't gain one pound over the holidays'. That's a new experience too. Oh, and my youngest is pregnant! So grandchild #8 will be arriving in late August. One more reason to get fit and healthy!
I keep going back and forth as to whether or not I can lose all my weight without surgery. (125#). It seems so easy to stick to this program but then it's expensive (the food) and is starting to all taste the same. They talk about maintainence as being more of the same food (prepackaged, sort of like military ER) and excercise to avoid regain. I guess reality is sinking in for me. I'm not sure which way to go. I'll be 63 in February and I don't want the rest of my life to be a constant struggle where weight is concerned. I've decided to meet all the requirements my ins. co and my surgeon require for the surgery and then make my decision whether to go through with it.
My back has remained a big issue. Still restricted from excercising, still get the pain down my legs when I stand too long. The muscle spasms have stopped (TY Jesus) but I still take the muscle relaxers just in case. I've had 1 epidural and 22 trigger injections since the start of Dec. I have also taken more drugs than I've ever taken before. But I don't want back surgery so I'll keep trying this method. I know losing all the excess weight will help my back as well.
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Congratulations on the 14 pound loss, and the new smaller top...and a new grandbaby! Wow. It sounds like you had a blessed holiday with family, and a nice calm new year...Keep up the great work! You can move a mountain if you do it one piece at a time!
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Congrats on the new grand baby! 14 pounds is wonderful..I have 100 pounds to lose. And I know myself. I will do really great and then will slip up and that will be it. I am really looking forward to getting banded sometime this month. I know that it is going to be a great tool in helping me achieve my weight loss goals. Good luck to you..
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It sounds like you had a very blessed holiday season. Congtrats on the weight loss and new grand baby. I used to play the same weight loss game with myself once in was in the mind set and doing well thinking I can continue, which usually led to failure and regain plus more weight. When I started the process I was 107 pounds over my ideal weight for someone five feet four inches. Getting GBS has been the BEST decision I have ever made. I still have to think about healthy choices, but my because I am expierecing good weight loss it keeps me motivated. I know the choices I will make are forever, but I know the weight will be gone and hopefully NEVER come back.
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