November 2014 Surgeries

[SHARONA]

Hi Sharona sounds like you're doing great!!! I've not worried about exercise just yet as still unsure on food intake!! But I have a new gym opening locally in feb that I'm joining yay. Glad you're doing so well x

Great mazza it makes you feel so much better and will def help with any gains if any . X

 

[mouse57]

If your family don't know by now why share, you've come out the other side your losing weight and your happy. I did tell mine but let yours think how wonderful your taking hold of your life being in charge and looking after yourself and being successful, sometimes we should keep thing to ourselves lol

 

[SHARONA]

Hi everyone. Havmt said much recently but have been reading all the notifications I get. Sound like ur all doing really well. Its hard ant it breaking old habits but worth it. My goal is to get half a stone off by end of Jan, that will take me to 3 stone loss. Need another fill in my band now so portions getting bigger ATM. Booked in for 20th. Don't regret my band one bit. Its changing my life and will make my bladder op (prob march) much more successful. Havmt weighed for about a week as scales broke so guna keep off them until my fill and hopefully have a nice surprise. Joining a gym next week as not doing any excersise at the mo. Good luck to all of u x

Hi jess lovely to hear from you! All the best with your bladder op hun hope its successful! Great news on thinking of joining a gym best wishes there you will feel great! Sounds like you have lost a bit well done hope the children are well x

 

[SHARONA]

Well done Sharona for getting to the gym! I'm With you re the muscle soreness! Need to be kind between workouts. Goals? I'd also like another half stone off by end of Jan. I feel I've stagnated for about a month but when I look at the last month's loss it's actually 6 pounds, so not too bad with all that's been going on. And I love my sleeve! Still getting used to it and not always sure when I'm full until I've overdone it - but learning. It's definitely the best thing I've done for my health in a long long time.

Glad you love your sleeve and great loss . Its all a new learning curve to us all in time we will learn the signs x

 

[SHARONA]

Hello all. First day back at work yesterday after Christmas and New Year break. I did not even reach my desk when I was 'confronted' by the PA to my boss. She said she could not believe how much weight I had lost. She asked me what I was doing, was I on a special diet. I looked at her because I was completely caught off guard and told her it was due to all the stress I was under. I could tell by the look on her face that she didn't believe me. We stood looking at each other for 10 seconds and then she changed the subject. Later on one of the members of my team passed a remark that it was really noticeable that I had lost a lot of weight. I thought I had disguised things well and that no one would notice but clearly not. I am just going to have to brazen it out and if anyone says anything else just trot out the same line. I know I have lost inches because I am pinning my skirts to keep them up. Still sorting through my clothes from the move and looking for smaller sizes. I am determined not to buy any more clothes - call me mean. I am determined to try and keep my intake up and so am taking some thicker soup, a protein shake and a WW yoghurt or fromage frais with me and I space them out through the day. So far it is working. Just need to drink some water in between as my water intake is almost zero. Hope everyone is ok. Sharona as to your questions - I do not have any goals - I am just so thankful to have been given a second chance and I do not intend to screw it up. I want to start some form of exercise but I need to get a better grip on my intake and get over this tiredness I have - that will take time. The sleeve has been something of a revelation for me. I thought it would lead to slower weight loss having had a band but it is proving very effective for me. The acid reflux is being controlled by the medication so I am thankful for that. TBx

Take it easy Tb you are still going through some issues like i said before things will improve all the way for you. Did you sort out the contractors with work on your home? And do you need to move out?? Glad acid reflux is getting better thats a positive! Stay strong hun x

 

[tranquil_butterfly]

If your family don't know by now why share, you've come out the other side your losing weight and your happy. I did tell mine but let yours think how wonderful your taking hold of your life being in charge and looking after yourself and being successful, sometimes we should keep thing to ourselves lol

We have been through a lot with losing my dad the way we did. We were always close and are closer now. I don't like lying to them - I owe them the truth. Me puking up on Christmas Day raised enough suspicions so I will tell them. They will be ok about it. I did not want to give them any more worry on top of everything else. Now things seem to be settling down it is time to tell them the truth.

I can understand where you are coming from in terms of keeping things to ourselves though.

Best wishes

TBx

 

[SHARONA]

Well done all. And hugs to those having a rough time. My goal is to get my first fill and get back to normality ive been eating alone in my room because I'm ashamed and ive been pbing a lot because I shovel things in still so need to slow it down. I'm going to focus on slowing down and really trying to eat with family again. Also started some walking.

Hi gweni why are you ashamed and who from?? Like you i eat very quick too many over weight people do don't know why? I understand about eating alone but its not always the best thing to do. Dont be ashamed hun try different tactics i use a bariatric timer on my phone or just use a clock, a minute between swallowing and 20/20 chew of each mouth full . All the best hun. Lovely to hear from you? Xx

 

[tranquil_butterfly]

Take it easy Tb you are still going through some issues like i said before things will improve all the way for you. Did you sort out the contractors with work on your home? And do you need to move out?? Glad acid reflux is getting better thats a positive! Stay strong hun x

Thanks Sharona and I am trying to be careful - I know I am still very fragile.

The so called project manager is not being as pro active as I was expecting so he has had yet another email from me today. I am going to have to call him in for a meeting and explain to him in words he is going to clearly understand when I am right up in his face what I expect to happen.

This move was all about making things as comfortable as possible for Mr TB. I put everything at risk for this - and we could still lose it all. But while I am still breathing I am determined to hang onto this place and I expect the issues to be sorted. As you can see I am in no mood for crap from him on this. He screwed up - he needs to get things put right - if he wants to get paid!

TBx

 

[tranquil_butterfly]

Well done all. And hugs to those having a rough time. My goal is to get my first fill and get back to normality ive been eating alone in my room because I'm ashamed and ive been pbing a lot because I shovel things in still so need to slow it down. I'm going to focus on slowing down and really trying to eat with family again. Also started some walking.

Hi gweni. I felt a pang when I read this - why are you eating alone? Pbing is a nightmare I know. There are apps and all sorts out there that will help you to slow down. Don't cut yourself off from your family. Eating is such a social thing and it is important that you and your family share the highs and lows of having a band. Thinking of you.

Best wishes

TBx

 

[mouse57]

I agree you should eat with your family. It will help you slow down, having a chat and a laugh with others will slow your eating and it will help you and you shouldn't feel ashamed, keep your chin up and join your family you will feel better for it.

 

[Weeb]

hi girls

Ate crap last night an old habit I need to stop.

Kat

 

[SHARONA]

Thanks Sharona and I am trying to be careful - I know I am still very fragile. The so called project manager is not being as pro active as I was expecting so he has had yet another email from me today. I am going to have to call him in for a meeting and explain to him in words he is going to clearly understand when I am right up in his face what I expect to happen. This move was all about making things as comfortable as possible for Mr TB. I put everything at risk for this - and we could still lose it all. But while I am still breathing I am determined to hang onto this place and I expect the issues to be sorted. As you can see I am in no mood for crap from him on this. He screwed up - he needs to get things put right - if he wants to get paid! TBx

TB i don't blame you one bit I would be doing much the same in your situation. They now have a fight on their hands take it all the way girl they cant just get rid of you like that and not the others! hope mr TB is ok bet its a big worry for him too! Although you have been though so much you sound so much more determined and positive within your self hope the eating gets better and i bet people can see a dramatic weight loss . How much have you lost now?? X

 

[SHARONA]

hi girls Ate crap last night an old habit I need to stop. Kat

Kat please dont beat your self up about it . We was taught in weight management to recognize the issue look at it and analyze what you could do better next time! For example move or give away all Christmas goodies out of the house replace snack items with boxes of carrot /cucumber sticks in fridge for when you feel like nibbling. Fir me i created a small box of cut out pieces of paper on each i wrote different things i liked to do as a distraction technique like reading a book, painting my nails, foot spa, go for a walk etc etc! When i felt an urge coming on i would drink a big glass of water snd choose one of the papers and follow that chore in order to distract it does work but it depends on you! So just move on its done now and today is another day! Another thing i bought my self two dresses both size 16 i keep reminding my self i need to get into these shortly! All the best Kat your going to do so well all the best xx

 

[maggy]

Well said Sharona! Love the distraction box. I think I will put one in the fridge so it's the first thing I see!

Sharona's right Kat. Done beat yourself up. It's only one say. We're in this for the long haul. Take care!

 

[mazza141180]

Oh no. I did not realise there was a meeting. I do not log into facebook if I can avoid it. When is the next meeting? I am really disappointed. I should have checked. TBx

It's the first Tuesday of every month hun. Xx

 

[Weeb]

thanks girls, your response really motivated me, I will break these habits - can't thank you enough

 

[gweni]

Had my first fill today didn't hurt which was good. I think we eat so fast because of our size. I know I eat quickly in public because people stare at you as if fat people should never eat. You know when you get that look of "are you eating that...or all zof that" so you eat quickly to avoid judgement. Well I know I do lol. Xx I am going to try and eat with family thanks for the suggestions of apps

 

[mouse57]

Be good to yourself, I know it's hard but try and get an attitude of I don't care who looking at me because I'm ok. Your doing a great job and it will all fall into place very soon. Be kind to your self because after all only you know how you feel so only you know what will make you feel better.

 

[kurstywursty]

Gweni...I eat too quickly as I'm a greedy pig ;-). I always have!

 

[Kar8858]

Me too!!