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HetKF

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    I am really starting to see definition in my arms etc... from the weight training. The scale is still stuck but I am losing inches. Screw the scale right now. I can "SEE" the difference and that is all that matters right now.

  2. HetKF
    There are 3 other books I am reading that you all might find some interest in. 1.) EAT IT UP! the complete mind/body/spirit guide to a full life after weight loss surgery BY Connie Stapleton Phd. 2.) Made to Crave Satisfying your deepest desire with God, not food BY Lysa TerKeurst 3.) The Metabolism Miracle BY Diane Kress (RD)
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    Since surgery my intestines suck :/

  4. HetKF

    I have decided to surrender my obsession with numbers on the scale. I am only going to weigh myself once a week. Going to focus on working out and going down in clothing size. It seems to be how my body is doing things now. I have finally accepted it. Also, found out I have hypothyroid and have had it most of my life. I am now on meds for that. I am what they call symptomatic. My labs never tell the tale but the rest of me does. Since I have been on the Synthroid, my fluid retention...

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    So, the carb cleanse did work. Between that and the gym I am down to a size freaking 12!!!!!! WOOOO HOOOOO......I have not been a 12 since the 6th grade!!!! NOT KIDDING :)

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    Day 4 and this is the first day I do not feel like I am running on empty. This kick start is no picnic but I am doing it anyway. Weird thing is I have not heard my stomach make those weird gurgling sounds in months and as of Tuesday it has come back. Go figure??

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    I contacted my Dietitian last week regarding my plateau. She sent me a 5 day kick start to re-start my weight loss. I started Monday and my weight has stabilized and have lost almost 4-5 lbs. no lie. I am beyond thrilled. She said my body fell out of fat burning mode or ketosis and into a glucose burning metabolism. If anyone is interested I can email it to you :)

  8. HetKF
    I bought it on my Android. Well worth the money
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    I am frustrated. Been in a 3.5 mth plateau. My body does NOT want to get out of the 170's. No matter what I do. Going to the gym 3-4 x's a week and watching my intake and still...NOTHING. I WANT TO SCREAM!!

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    Back on my Unjury. V8 Fusion came out with a blackberry/cranberry light version that mixes really well with the unflavored powder. I was a bad girl over the holidays and my hair is paying the price :(

  12. HetKF

    Anyone notice people treat you differently since you lost a significant amount of weight?

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    Late add on....Surgeon was pleased at my 12/1 appointment. HUGE RELIEF.....decided to take a break for December. Gained a few lbs. but I don't care. I needed it. Time to jump back on the horse :)

  14. HetKF

    One more week......ugh!!! My stress and anxiety are really ramped up. All I want is to have a positive appointment.

  15. HetKF

    Dealing with Anxiety

    HetKF replied to averill's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    Prior to surgery, my coping mechanism has always been food. I have had anxiety/depression issues for years. I actually went off my meds post surgery thinking I needed to "feel the pain"...so to speak....so I could deal with why I ended up as I did. Not a wise idea. I go to therapy weekly with a Psychiatrist. Who specializes in eating disorders....and have since before my VSG. Weight loss has been good physically but mentally....a total mind-f**k. Needless to say, I ended up back on my meds in September and will be on them for the forseeable future. I can't fight genetics or chemical imbalances that I had in the first place. You see....I consider myself a recovering food addict. I have weeks where I am ok....then there are days I get angry because I can not go back to my old behaviors to make myself feel better. I am still learning how to cope....it has not been an easy process. I have had to fight my way through it and am still fighting. I am trying to learn who I am again.....I lost her for 25 years.....and I am trying to not protect her with layers of fat and skin.
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    I am not digging this new format. Gives me a headache. Otherwise, my 1 yr surgiversary is coming up and i am down 97 lbs...woo hoo!! I am hoping to drop a few more ibefore Dec. 1st when i see my Surgeon. Cross your fingers!!!

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    I have been neglecting my treadmill.....I seem to have lost my motivation!!! Have to find a way to get it back with my surgiversary fast approaching.

  18. HetKF
    Thank You Kathe I am an RT and I totally agree...lol. It's just very stressful when all they look at is percentages and they compare you to the others before you. I am taking in everything that everyone has said here. It has helped me to not feel like I have been as of late. I will keep you all posted when my appointment finally comes up....and how it all goes down
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    Anxious stressed out mess. I am a slow loser and I tend to put a lot of pressure on myself. Matter of fact, I feel like I have failed. I started out at my highest 288....pre-surgery 273...and as of today I am 190. A total of 83 lbs. lost since surgery. Problem is I have roughly 50 more to go....and 2.5 months before I see my Surgeon again. I feel like I should be closer to my goal but in the back of my mind I know it's slightly irrational. Everyone keeps telling me 83 lbs in this short period of time is a lot. I do agree, but Surgeon's go by percentages and numbers. Need some supportive opinions.....
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    If you add what my highest weight was I have lost 103 llbs since 2 years ago.......pre-surgery 88. I've almost lost an anorexic model!!! LOL

  21. HetKF

    Lost another 5 lbs....crazy. Stall for forever and then BAM!!!

  22. HetKF
    Thank You Janine I am finally down to 185 and i have roughly 45 more to go. If I want to be at 135 it will be more like 50 to go,,,,,but I will be happy at 140. Glad to hear there is someone that feels like i do about this. My anxiety has been very high and I wanted to be as close as possible by the time I saw my Surgeon. I am doing the same things you are but for a while there I was able to eat a lot more than normal. It seems to have gone pretty close to what it was before now. Some people seem to be pretty competitive in the WLS community and it can mess with your head a bit. That is why I try to limit what I read on here every now and again. Good Luck to you too!!! Feel free to message me as well.
  23. HetKF
    Thank You for your much appreciated support ladies!!!!! Feeling a bit better and less stressed Here is to all of our continued success!!!
  24. HetKF
    I will be a year out in November and I had the same problem. I had every lab known to man drawn. All OK.....so my surgeon told me to increase my B12 and that helped me out. If I don't keep up on it my body seems to feel it.
  25. HetKF
    Love the feather analogy Great way of looking at it!!!!

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