Ocean Eyes
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I was feeling down so I needed to do this...
Ocean Eyes replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Wow...truly amazing! What an accomplishment! I was getting ready to donate my size 24 black pants but now I think I'll save them so that one day I can take a similar picture. You are such an inspiration!! -
4th of July - WHAT WILL YOU WEIGH???
Ocean Eyes replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Updating...I now officially weigh less than my husband. It's been a long time!!! SN..............Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.......Lbs to Goal Ocean Eyes.........225...............216...........195............21 -
Last night, I went for my first ride on my NEW Can-am Spyder!! I am so excited for summer!
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Yay...I finally broke through 220 into the teens maybe this week I will FINALLY weigh less than my husband.
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Why am I having such a hard time getting started with exercise...I keep thinking about how much more weight I could've lost.
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I may not be losing any weight this week...but I can finally wrap my towel around my whole body.
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I forgot how much time tracking my daily food consumption takes... I've spent the last 20 minutes caclulating nut. info for pot roast, carrots, & potatoes.
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I am determined to start tracking my food intake again. I def. see the scale move better when I'm counting calories/carbs/fat/protein. My next hurdle is making the time to fit in some sort of exercise.
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I know wings are not the best thing to be eating but I am still amazed that I can barely eat two wings...I remember the days when I could put away 10 easily.
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4th of July - WHAT WILL YOU WEIGH???
Ocean Eyes replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Here's my update! My goal for next week is to weigh LESS than my husband. SN..............Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.......Lbs to Goal Ocean Eyes.........225...............220.5...........195............25.5 -
Mental Health
Ocean Eyes replied to tntransplant06's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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I just posted these books in a separate thread but thought others may also benefit from them as well. I have been seeing a therapist for my bipolar disorder over the past few years and she has been instrumental in helping me cope with the changes in my mind and body since the sleeve. There are two books she suggested to me that I will recommend to other fellow sleevers who struggle with eating and mental health: Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think by Brian Wansink Changing Our food, Changing Ourselves: Women, Food, Relationships, & Culture by Karen Burke These have been very insightful and have helped me gain a better understanding of why we eat. If anyone wishes to talk about mental health issues in a more private setting, please feel free to PM me.
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Mental Health
Ocean Eyes replied to tntransplant06's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I believe that a counselor/therapist would be beneficial. The difference is that they cannot prescribe medications. I think what you are describing is typical for most and a therapist can help you develop strategies for dealing with the challenges you face. I have been seeing a therapist for a few years and she has been instrumental in helping me cope with the changes in my mind and body since the sleeve. There are two books she suggested to me that I will recommend: Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think by Brian Wansink Changing Our food, Changing Ourselves: Women, Food, Relationships, & Culture by Karen Burke These have been very insightful. Since your insurance company doesn't cover the cost of a mental health professional maybe pick up these books and give them a read. At least, it will put you on the right path. Good luck! BTW ... with my therapist's help I eventually determined that I eat when I am not hungry out of boredom. I am still working on trying to fill up my day with activities that keep my mind focused on things other than food. You are NOT alone in this struggle. Keep your chin up! -
Having a hard time ditching all the goodies leftover from Easter...seems wrong to throw away so much food.
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Just signed up to get my motorcycle license next weekend... wish me luck. I've never ridden a motorcycle in mt life. After next weekend, I'll finally be able to ride along side my hubby
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4th of July - WHAT WILL YOU WEIGH???
Ocean Eyes replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Okay...I'm going to give this whole challenge thing a try. I'm not quite sure how this works but I'm throwing my hat into the ring. SN..............Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.......Lbs to Goal Ocean Eyes.........225...............225...........195............30 -
Today ... I decided to NOT wear my fat girl underwear. It's been almost 4 years since I wore cute undies.
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Mattress selection for heavy people
Ocean Eyes replied to lisaenidok's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My husband and I invested in a Tempur-Pedic a few years ago. We love it! He had back pain for years but as soon as he stared sleeping on the new Tempur-Pedic it went away. It is firm and contours to your body. It is very expensive but well worth the money. If you buy directly from Tempur-Pedic they give you a 90-day free trial to make sure your satisfied. http://www.tempurpedic.com -
getting really frustrated.
Ocean Eyes replied to Brielle's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Brielle - I know exactly how you feel. I am almost 3 weeks postop and I haven't lost any weight in the last two week. It is very frustrating. I am trying hard not to get on the scale everyday but it is really hard because I think that the weight will just melt away. Thankfully, as several people responded, this is something I believe everyone goes through. At least we can take comfort in the fact that we are not alone. -
Suffering from a bad chest cold and temp...trying not to cough but several times today I have coughed so hard I started to dry heave. I am so scared that I am damaging my sleeve.
