mistymarie76
In general
Jul 19, 2010
Hello,
I hope this finds all doing well. I have been crazy busy with life these past few weeks. I am still going to W.W., lost 2.6 this past week, but gained 1.4 the week before. Up and down, as usual.
I am no longer employed and am researching new options for a place to work. I was dismissed due to health reasons. I fainted on the job once, and nearly did it again. They decided that I pose a risk to the residents and myself. Life happens!
I quit smoking on July 7th, 2010. Mine and my husbands 3 year wedding anniversary. So, it has been almost 2 weeks and I am doing okay. I have had a lot of stressors, but with the help of the patch and my anti-depressants, I am doing well, I think.
I joined a WLS support group. There are 2 in my area, and I plan on checking the second one out tomorrow night. We'll see if I like one more than the other, or if I would like to attend both.
I had one of my psych evaluations for surgery, last week. I guess I did fine. She was happy to hear that I am not smoking, not drinking soda, and I am trying hard to gear my mind and body up for the surgery I so desperatley hope to have.
Rumor has it that my classes should start in August. I have to go for 12 weeks. I am looking forward to them. All of these things are steps closer to my biggest dream right now.
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I hope this finds all doing well. I have been crazy busy with life these past few weeks. I am still going to W.W., lost 2.6 this past week, but gained 1.4 the week before. Up and down, as usual.
I am no longer employed and am researching new options for a place to work. I was dismissed due to health reasons. I fainted on the job once, and nearly did it again. They decided that I pose a risk to the residents and myself. Life happens!
I quit smoking on July 7th, 2010. Mine and my husbands 3 year wedding anniversary. So, it has been almost 2 weeks and I am doing okay. I have had a lot of stressors, but with the help of the patch and my anti-depressants, I am doing well, I think.
I joined a WLS support group. There are 2 in my area, and I plan on checking the second one out tomorrow night. We'll see if I like one more than the other, or if I would like to attend both.
I had one of my psych evaluations for surgery, last week. I guess I did fine. She was happy to hear that I am not smoking, not drinking soda, and I am trying hard to gear my mind and body up for the surgery I so desperatley hope to have.
Rumor has it that my classes should start in August. I have to go for 12 weeks. I am looking forward to them. All of these things are steps closer to my biggest dream right now.
W.W. #2
Jun 28, 2010
Went to weight watchers again. Missed last week's meeting due to work schedule, but went this morning. I have lost 5.6 pounds in 2 weeks. I am not tracking, but am more mindful of what goes in my mouth. I think starting work has a lot to do with the weight loss. I hope all is well in your world.
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Seminar
Jun 16, 2010
OK, so I just got home from the Pacific Bariatric Seminar in Riverside. OH was mentioned, and spoken fondly about :).
The seminar was ok. I wish there was more time for Q&A's. I am still torn between the VSG and Roux-en-y. The seminar wasn't really any more informative than my info session that I went to. Although, I did learn that caffiene and gum are big "no-no's" after surgery.
I still haven't heard any thing about my classes, nor have I attended a support group. I found two here locally, but have missed them both for the month of June.
I hope all is well in your world.
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The seminar was ok. I wish there was more time for Q&A's. I am still torn between the VSG and Roux-en-y. The seminar wasn't really any more informative than my info session that I went to. Although, I did learn that caffiene and gum are big "no-no's" after surgery.
I still haven't heard any thing about my classes, nor have I attended a support group. I found two here locally, but have missed them both for the month of June.
I hope all is well in your world.
Weight Watchers
Jun 13, 2010
Week 2 post hiatus- lost 2.6 #'s. Still don't feel at home there, but I think that has a lot to do with being so focused on having surgery. I still didn't track, but I think I might have been a little more mindful of my food choices. From what I have been reading, it sounds like I am going to have to get through this tracking, as I have read that many people track after surgery as well. Is this true?
Also, I have been researching the VSG a lot more, and think maybe that is the one I will choose, as I have already ruled out the lap band.
Hope you all have a great week and enjoy your Sunday.
Passed my State Exams
Jun 10, 2010
Hello,
Just wanted to write that I passed my State Exam for the CNA class I was taking at the local college. I also gained employment, and start work on Monday :). I hope you all are having a great week too!
~Misty
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Just wanted to write that I passed my State Exam for the CNA class I was taking at the local college. I also gained employment, and start work on Monday :). I hope you all are having a great week too!
~Misty
Went back
Jun 05, 2010
Well, today was my first day back to Weight Watchers after a six week hiatus. Of course, I have gained weight (5.2#'s) while I was away. I totally expected that.
Going back didn't give me the feeling I thought it would, instead, it made me feel like it wasn't the place for me, and that like every other life style or eating habit change ( I refuse the word diet) I have made, this one too, has failed me, or rather I have failed it.
I don't want to track my points and write every little thing down...I know, I am whining, and can't expect it to work if I don't work it.
I am hoping that WLS will help give me the foot in the door that I am looking for. I know WLS requires much change. If I am so committed to those changes, why in the world, can I not committ to WW's?
OK, done whining, leaving this post as a confused woman!
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Going back didn't give me the feeling I thought it would, instead, it made me feel like it wasn't the place for me, and that like every other life style or eating habit change ( I refuse the word diet) I have made, this one too, has failed me, or rather I have failed it.
I don't want to track my points and write every little thing down...I know, I am whining, and can't expect it to work if I don't work it.
I am hoping that WLS will help give me the foot in the door that I am looking for. I know WLS requires much change. If I am so committed to those changes, why in the world, can I not committ to WW's?
OK, done whining, leaving this post as a confused woman!
My head is spinning
Jun 03, 2010
OK, so it has occured to me that I have spent the entire day on the computer, doing mostly research on different types of WLS.
I did manage to however, get signed up for a seminar and I did find a local support group. The group won't meet again until next month. I was hoping for a local weekley meeting, but will settle for 1x a month.
The seminar is in 2 weeks, located about 45 minutes from my home; not too bad.
I have been blessed to have "met" 4 people on OH, so far.
There are so many websites for WLS, I am not sure where to begin. Right now, I am writing things down, both good and bad, that I read about the 3 main options: LapBand, VSG and RNY. I guess I am just overly anxious, and feel the need to devour as much information as possible. But, alas, I think my brain has had enough for one day!
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I did manage to however, get signed up for a seminar and I did find a local support group. The group won't meet again until next month. I was hoping for a local weekley meeting, but will settle for 1x a month.
The seminar is in 2 weeks, located about 45 minutes from my home; not too bad.
I have been blessed to have "met" 4 people on OH, so far.
There are so many websites for WLS, I am not sure where to begin. Right now, I am writing things down, both good and bad, that I read about the 3 main options: LapBand, VSG and RNY. I guess I am just overly anxious, and feel the need to devour as much information as possible. But, alas, I think my brain has had enough for one day!
A new journey
May 31, 2010
The journey has begun. I went to my bariatric info session on Friday, May 28th, 2010. I learned a lot of valuable information while I was there. I am waiting to hear back about my class dates and times. With my insurance company, I have to have been part of a weight loss program for at least 6 months, go to 3 months of classes, a series of doctor visits, a seminar, join a support group ( strongly encouraged, not mandatory) and try to loose 10% of my weight. (27#'s)
As of 05/28/2010, I weighed 270#'s, and have a BMI of 44.9
I joined weight watchers for the second time in May of 2009. I have only lost 17 pounds and have gained 15 of it back. I can't seem to stick with the daily tracking. I lose a lot of weight in the beginning, then nothing for months. I find it very discouraging. As of this posting, I have not attended a meeting in 6 weeks. I will be going again on Saturday.
I am unsure of which surgery I will have, but so far, I am leaning towords the "roux-en-y". I thought I wanted the "lap-band", but the more I read about and hear about it, the less likely it sounds to be a good choice for me.
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As of 05/28/2010, I weighed 270#'s, and have a BMI of 44.9
I joined weight watchers for the second time in May of 2009. I have only lost 17 pounds and have gained 15 of it back. I can't seem to stick with the daily tracking. I lose a lot of weight in the beginning, then nothing for months. I find it very discouraging. As of this posting, I have not attended a meeting in 6 weeks. I will be going again on Saturday.
I am unsure of which surgery I will have, but so far, I am leaning towords the "roux-en-y". I thought I wanted the "lap-band", but the more I read about and hear about it, the less likely it sounds to be a good choice for me.
