Arjay
Week 17
Aug 07, 2007
I survived the 2 weeks of liquids, and am now on day 2 of mushies. I am having difficulties in understanding just how mushy they are supposed to be, but I'm not pushing it, and if there happens to be a few lumps, then they are at least soft lumps and not huge...I'm chewing, chewing, chewing, as told to get in practice!
I saw the surgeon today for my first check-up. He is very happy, said I can start gym work...which will be a first for me, and he booked me in for my first fill in just over 3 weeks time.
I left his office, feeling pretty good, and signed up with the local YMCA gym & pool. Had my assessment with a dishy looking guy Craig, who went to so much trouble to make me feel comfortable. He assured me the gym wasn't the muscleman/barbie doll kind. So tomorrow I start, and I am actually looking forward to it. I only hope the motivation I currently have, is here forever!
On the weight loss front, I have now lost a total of 29 kgs (63lbs). I would have LOVED to have cracked the 30kg mark, but didn't happen, and I am so not disappointed with what i've lost. I knew I wouldn't have huge losses after the banding as I have been losing steadily for 4 months. If I can keep up this same momentum, I will be screaming it from the roof tops.
Next post after solids!
Good luck to everyone!
Robyn
I saw the surgeon today for my first check-up. He is very happy, said I can start gym work...which will be a first for me, and he booked me in for my first fill in just over 3 weeks time.
I left his office, feeling pretty good, and signed up with the local YMCA gym & pool. Had my assessment with a dishy looking guy Craig, who went to so much trouble to make me feel comfortable. He assured me the gym wasn't the muscleman/barbie doll kind. So tomorrow I start, and I am actually looking forward to it. I only hope the motivation I currently have, is here forever!
On the weight loss front, I have now lost a total of 29 kgs (63lbs). I would have LOVED to have cracked the 30kg mark, but didn't happen, and I am so not disappointed with what i've lost. I knew I wouldn't have huge losses after the banding as I have been losing steadily for 4 months. If I can keep up this same momentum, I will be screaming it from the roof tops.
Next post after solids!
Good luck to everyone!
Robyn
Week 15
Jul 24, 2007
After all this waiting it is finally over. I just got home, and aside from a little discomfort, I feel terrific. Doctor planned on me being in for 2 days, but was so happy with my recovery, said I could go home. Very happy about that, as it is much nicer being home with all that is familiar.
Many many thanks to Shell Marr,lea2be, Misty P and judyanne, for their lovely comments and wishes, It was a lovely surprise to login and someone who as taken such an effort, when they don't even know you. I guess we all share a lot in common now. So thank you.
It does all seem a little surreal at present, the medico's have done their bit, now it all rests with me, and how I deal with it.
Let the games begin!!
Robyn
Many many thanks to Shell Marr,lea2be, Misty P and judyanne, for their lovely comments and wishes, It was a lovely surprise to login and someone who as taken such an effort, when they don't even know you. I guess we all share a lot in common now. So thank you.
It does all seem a little surreal at present, the medico's have done their bit, now it all rests with me, and how I deal with it.
Let the games begin!!
Robyn
Week 13 down
Jul 11, 2007
Ok, here I am again, 13 weeks down, and with some ups and downs on the Optifast. I've had a few falls off the wagon, but managed to climb back up. The dietitian is very happy and says I am exceeding her expectations, but somehow, the expectations I have put on myself seem to be way more than hers!
For anyone with a weight problem, I am probably preaching to the converted here, we are our own worst enemies.
I finally have a date for surgery 24 July, which is now only 12 days away. Sure I have some trepidation, mainly because I want the lapband so much more than VSG, but I have to leave it in the hands of the gods, and the surgeon. Fingers crossed laproscopy works, and I get the lapband!
So far I have lost 22.5 kg (49.6lb), got to be happy with that, but I do wonder if it wasn't for the lack of self control, just how much more I would have lost. Then again, I have had NO self control for years, so I should just take this as a positive!
Next time perhaps I will have joined the banders club.
For anyone with a weight problem, I am probably preaching to the converted here, we are our own worst enemies.
I finally have a date for surgery 24 July, which is now only 12 days away. Sure I have some trepidation, mainly because I want the lapband so much more than VSG, but I have to leave it in the hands of the gods, and the surgeon. Fingers crossed laproscopy works, and I get the lapband!
So far I have lost 22.5 kg (49.6lb), got to be happy with that, but I do wonder if it wasn't for the lack of self control, just how much more I would have lost. Then again, I have had NO self control for years, so I should just take this as a positive!
Next time perhaps I will have joined the banders club.
Week 5 down
May 17, 2007
Week 5 down, visited with the dietitian, who was very pleased with the 14kg (30lbs) loss. I now have a big consult with the surgeon, his offsider and the dietitian in 2 weeks (well one week now, I was late posting this).
Funnily enough this week past, I have found the hardest on the Optifast. Cravings have crept in, and messing with my head.
With luck on my side, I may have some commitment from the surgeon as to how he will approach all this. The band first, lose some weight, fix hernia's at a later date, or go in do the lot at once. I prefer the first option, but will listen to what he has to say first.
Fingers crossed for good news start of week 7!.
Funnily enough this week past, I have found the hardest on the Optifast. Cravings have crept in, and messing with my head.
With luck on my side, I may have some commitment from the surgeon as to how he will approach all this. The band first, lose some weight, fix hernia's at a later date, or go in do the lot at once. I prefer the first option, but will listen to what he has to say first.
Fingers crossed for good news start of week 7!.
3 Weeks down on Optifast
Apr 22, 2007
Well, 2 more weeks, down, went out for dinner once, had a small grilled steak & bowl of salad, and doing really good.
I can't believe I'm not hungry and the craving has gone. On the downside, the constipation is horrid...but I'm working on that!
A couple more doctors visits in between, so I guess I'm still hoop jumping!
I can't believe I'm not hungry and the craving has gone. On the downside, the constipation is horrid...but I'm working on that!
A couple more doctors visits in between, so I guess I'm still hoop jumping!
1 Week down on Optifast
Apr 09, 2007
I have now survived week one on Optifast. Although the dietitian said I could have one meal a day, I thought if I could I would try to just stick to the 3 shakes a day.
Being a hugely fussy eater, I was surprised I don't mind the taste of the shake. I have only had the chocolate.
The struggle is with the mental hunger, as I have heard others mention in the forums. To be honest, I am now kind of scared to actually eat something, in case I crash, so I am going to try to stick to the 3 shakes a day for as long as I can.
I hate the taste it leaves in your mouth, and the frothing of saliva....not sure if that is normal....I may ask in the forum.
Well, counting down, only another 5 weeks before I see the doc......seems like forever!
Being a hugely fussy eater, I was surprised I don't mind the taste of the shake. I have only had the chocolate.
The struggle is with the mental hunger, as I have heard others mention in the forums. To be honest, I am now kind of scared to actually eat something, in case I crash, so I am going to try to stick to the 3 shakes a day for as long as I can.
I hate the taste it leaves in your mouth, and the frothing of saliva....not sure if that is normal....I may ask in the forum.
Well, counting down, only another 5 weeks before I see the doc......seems like forever!
Optifast journey
Apr 01, 2007
After another set of tests, doctors, I am now awaiting to see the Sleep Study ppl, however in the meantime, I have been asked to do the Optifast thing.
I understand the reasoning behind it all, but as others have said, if I could stick to a diet, I would diet, and Optifast is so drastic, to have no food at all????
Today is my first day, and have had my 3 shakes, luckily I don't find the taste terrible, like many do. The dietitian has said, I can have one meal, meat & salad only, but I think if I can do just shakes I will, and when I crave, then I will have the meal. Somehow, I have to last 6 weeks doing this.
Well, day 1 is over.....it's a start!
I understand the reasoning behind it all, but as others have said, if I could stick to a diet, I would diet, and Optifast is so drastic, to have no food at all????
Today is my first day, and have had my 3 shakes, luckily I don't find the taste terrible, like many do. The dietitian has said, I can have one meal, meat & salad only, but I think if I can do just shakes I will, and when I crave, then I will have the meal. Somehow, I have to last 6 weeks doing this.
Well, day 1 is over.....it's a start!
