Back to Work Support - ThinnerTimes

willbowski · 02-09-2006, 04:25 AM

I am back to work in full uniform and I am tired of answering all the stupid questions that people ask. But most of all since I work nights I tend to find myself wanting to eat. Now I see where I gained all my weight(well part of it). I have been trying to fight the urge, I went and bought some apple sauce and rice cakes just to cure the crave when I get it. Most of the time its when I have nothing to do.

I really want to loose the weight and not mess up with my health doing something stupid but at times it gets harder and harder. I have spoken with my wife and she is behind me all the way along with my cousin, I think what I really need is to go back to the gym and hit the weights like I used to when I was wrestling. I know the moment I get back into that it will help me upstairs.
I mean at work I walk up and down the stairs just to get my wind going and to try to work in some form of cardo.

Well I just wanted to ramble about I am still adjusting to the new life I have entered and at times I still wonder why I did it to myself, or I wonder why did I let myself get like this to have to have the surgery. But thank god I have a strong will and mind and I think things through and talk about them and it helps.

Anywho thanks for listening, now its back to work enforcing New Yorks law and order lol.

Bypassingme619 · 02-09-2006, 05:56 AM

Will this journey is a whole new learning process. We tend to notice a lot more when we don't have the food to blind us from what is really going on. I think you will do great, you are putting the pieces together and it helps that you have such a great support system. Good idea on having apple sauce on hand, mainly when you are at work and that is one of your ritual eating places.

LizardQueen · 02-09-2006, 06:50 AM

hey there Pal! The first few months are a bitch! There is a ton of adjusting to do. It does get easier! You will find new and better ways to cope with stress. As far as folks at work asking questions, there is not one single day that goes by that someone doesn't ask me about wls. Usually, it is a question I have answered 500,000 times. I try to look at it like this, the more people ask questions about it the more they understand about wls. They aren't being nosy (well, some are), but are asking to be educated on the subject. I have my days were I get tired of the questions, but if it helps people understand what wls is all about then at least my words are serving a purpose.
get out there and serve and protect! Law and Order is my favorite show, but I know police work isn't as exciting as they make it seem. Keep us updated on how you are doing. Support has been very important to me in learning to live after wls. Hugs!

coptergirl · 02-09-2006, 08:07 AM

You protect Brooklyn? Wow - you should get a medal of honor for that (lol)

Hang in there - your desire to get back to excercising is great...if you're at the station pretty soon someones gonna walk in and find you benching a desk!!!

willbowski · 02-09-2006, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by coptergirl

You protect Brooklyn? Wow - you should get a medal of honor for that (lol)

Hang in there - your desire to get back to excercising is great...if you're at the station pretty soon someones gonna walk in and find you benching a desk!!!

Sometimes thats how I feel since I been back LOL. But I am stationed out in Manhattan where all the foods we are to avoid is and its open 24 hours a day. But I have learned to control myself. I just want to thank everyone here for all your support I know without your help and advice I would have been a little more down and out then I was. Just knowing that someone will either give you a kind word or as we say down south a swift kick in your ass to get you going.

Once again thank you from the bottom of my heart.

P.S. I just got off the phone with the head nurse of the GBS at the hospital and she told me of the support groups they have so I might try to go next week.

Baron Patrick · 02-09-2006, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by willbowski

Sometimes thats how I feel since I been back LOL. But I am stationed out in Manhattan where all the foods we are to avoid is and its open 24 hours a day. But I have learned to control myself. I just want to thank everyone here for all your support I know without your help and advice I would have been a little more down and out then I was. Just knowing that someone will either give you a kind word or as we say down south a swift kick in your ass to get you going.

Once again thank you from the bottom of my heart.

P.S. I just got off the phone with the head nurse of the GBS at the hospital and she told me of the support groups they have so I might try to go next week.

Dude!

We don't just give kind words, we CARE about you, man! Just the fact you've gone through the surgery and losing, that in itself is one hell of a major accomplishment. You did something thousands are afraid to attempt.

As for the support groups. Don't "try" to go, just go. Get the word "try" out of your vocabulary. People who try - don't. You didn't try to have surgery, nor did you try to get into the career your in. You've made some great steps, don't stop now. The support group is just as important as your post-surgery care. If you can't find one due to schedule conflicts or something like that - start one yourself!

Keep it going, your doing fantastic!

patrick

Tawanda · 02-09-2006, 11:31 AM

Will,

Just know that there are several of us that care and support you. We respect the things you do to protect our fellow citizens and we admire you for taking the steps that you need to for a healthier and happier life. You'll get through this rough period and come out on the other side, beaming and glad that you decided to take the journey.

Hang in there! We are rootin for ya!

Mavisavis · 02-09-2006, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by willbowski

I am back to work in full uniform and I am tired of answering all the stupid questions that people ask. But most of all since I work nights I tend to find myself wanting to eat. Now I see where I gained all my weight(well part of it). I have been trying to fight the urge, I went and bought some apple sauce and rice cakes just to cure the crave when I get it. Most of the time its when I have nothing to do.

I really want to loose the weight and not mess up with my health doing something stupid but at times it gets harder and harder. I have spoken with my wife and she is behind me all the way along with my cousin, I think what I really need is to go back to the gym and hit the weights like I used to when I was wrestling. I know the moment I get back into that it will help me upstairs.
I mean at work I walk up and down the stairs just to get my wind going and to try to work in some form of cardo.

Well I just wanted to ramble about I am still adjusting to the new life I have entered and at times I still wonder why I did it to myself, or I wonder why did I let myself get like this to have to have the surgery. But thank god I have a strong will and mind and I think things through and talk about them and it helps.

Anywho thanks for listening, now its back to work enforcing New Yorks law and order lol.

My advice for the munchies is to try and find some kick ass beverages. I've gotten very creative with hot tea and hot cocoa since it's cold here in Ohio. I bought HUGE mugs, special tea bags, SF flavored syrups, dry milk, and have experimented. It keeps me from feeling hunger so much, helps give my hands something do to, keeps me hydrated (which is healthy, besides dehydration can feel like hunger), makes me have a wait time before I can eat again (and often I forget while I'm waiting my 30 min.). I do understand the desire to snack......salty carbs are my challenge!! Hang in there.

willbowski · 02-10-2006, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Baron Patrick

Dude!

We don't just give kind words, we CARE about you, man! Just the fact you've gone through the surgery and losing, that in itself is one hell of a major accomplishment. You did something thousands are afraid to attempt.

As for the support groups. Don't "try" to go, just go. Get the word "try" out of your vocabulary. People who try - don't. You didn't try to have surgery, nor did you try to get into the career your in. You've made some great steps, don't stop now. The support group is just as important as your post-surgery care. If you can't find one due to schedule conflicts or something like that - start one yourself!

Keep it going, your doing fantastic!

patrick

Hey Patrick thanks its like I said sometimes we need a swift kick in the ass to see things. I guess I am so used to being so strong that now I feel so weak. I know I just had surgery and my body is still healing but the mind can play such tricks with you its not even funny at times.

And working nights is no good neither, I do it because its more money and no bosses in my area. I am the only one around, But I hear there might be a promotion coming up so I am praying that I get picked for it.

Anyway I just wanted to say thanks and keep behind me I know with everyones help I can do it.

veroniquetalk · 02-11-2006, 08:14 AM

Not sure if this will help you but I keep individual 1oz pkgs of cheese with me so I can eat those when I get the munchies. They take the edge off and have protein in them. I commute over an hour each way for work and one of the ways I gained a lot of weight was stopping to eat during that commute. Now I have a cheese stick about 10 minutes before I head home. It takes the hunger off and keeps me satisified until I get home and can make supper.