songsmith

You got this! You've been doing it a long time, so you know what you need to do and what works best. Do you like motivations like a certain accomplishment or getting back into a certain outfit? I'm freshly sleeved (Feb. 2016) and have developed Tiabialis Posterior tendonitis. I can't walk or do anything that puts pressure on my foot or risk flat feet (at last until it heals). I've turned to swimming. Not sure if your injuries still bother you, but if they do, you might check that out? Sorry I don't have more. But I know you can do this because you realized where you were headed and are making changes. Hang in there!

Having low-carbed several times in the past, I will say it is nearly impossible to get the amount of calories your body needs without fat. Fat in itself isn't bad. Neither are carbs. Veggies are carbs. it's the type of fats and carbs we consume that matters. I used sweeteners all my life and we see where that got me. Sleeved. (Well, they aren't the only reason, but you get the idea.) I used Splenda for nearly 20 years until this last huge study. I switched to stevia, but have read studies I didn't like there. To heck with it, I thought. I now use a very, very small amount of honey when I want to sweeten anything. Does it have more sugar? Yes? But it's not a white sugar and has other nutritional benefits. So far, so good since I hardly sweeten anything as it is. The choice is yours. Moderation is the key. I would use a program like MyFitnessPal to figure out your nutrient intake no matter your choice and even if you don't normally track your food. ETA: I missed that you are on pre-diet. I would definitely stick to sweeteners in this phase. Read labels. You'll be shocked by how much hidden sugar is in our diet. Learn what fruits and vegetables are lower on the glycemic index and use those. Stay away from starchy foods. Avoid flour (that includes bread and pasta). Basically, go low-carb. This has the added benefit of getting over your carb cravings long before you have surgery.

195.4 for me!

Thanks for adding me! 198.4 today!

Thank you. I'm glad to hear there's light at the end of the tunnel. I had a boot for my other leg when I broke it, but it disappeared in a move. TBH I'd feel better if he put me in something that protects the tendon. I scared myself when I read it could lead to a fallen arch.

Anyone ever develop posterior tibialitis? Sleeved 2/15. I'm having one heck of a time getting exercise in. First I had pleural effusion, which made it impossible to breathe much less work out for nearly 8 weeks. Now there's something else. My ankle actually began hurting back in October. It didn't always hurt, so I attributed the pain to working out after many years away. Over the months it became gradually worse to the point it aches all the time. Finally saw my primary about it. She told me it's the tendon that goes around the inside part of your ankle. Bad thing is that it attaches to your arch. You can develop flat feet if you don't take care of it. So, I'm back to no real cardio for now. I am going to start swimming laps once I replace the swimsuit that's falling off of me. But so frustrated. And worried. I do not want flat feet! Anyone else had this? What did you do?

199.0 today! First time I've been below 200 in 30 years. (FYI, I'm not on the list. I didn't see the post until June 1 and signed up then--post 154.)

Me, me, me, me, me! SW is 200.4 GW: 189

201.6!

202.4

I think it's a bit of ignorance and in many instances a dash of envy. Sometimes there's even a bit of judgment tossed in (it's always okay to bash the fat person). We're a diet/thin crazy society. People who don't understand how WLS works think, "Well, hell, ~I~ could have surgery and eat whatever I want, too! They took the easy way out!" Only, WLS doesn't work like that. It's hard work. You don't hear or see media talking about that aspect, so people remain ignorant and retain their false beliefs. They also fail to acknowledge (or even realize) that WLS is major surgery. They don't see the health aspect; they see cosmetics. That opens up another can of worms. I bet a lot of the people who comment don't judge plastic surgery (or may even have had it themselves) but do something for your health via weight loss and you're cheating! Sheesh. I won't even get into the mindset that the obese are stupid and lazy and got that way from sitting on their butts eating ding dongs and chips all day. People who think that naturally believe that WLS is but another "lazy" solution. Most of them won't admit that to your face (they make snide comments through the anonymity of the internet) so you can't usually call them on it. I believe the best thing you can do is 1) ignore them or 2) educate them If you choose solution 2 you might be beating your head against a brick wall, Then again, you might just break through and stop at least one person from making those comments ever again. . It depends on what suits you best. In the end their opinions don't matter (the only opinion that matters is yours).

Morning! 206.4 today.

208.2 for me

209!

Oops. Forgot to post yesterday. 210.6 Now for the story. I've been slowly weaning myself off of the "weigh every day" kick. Last week I was at 211. I weight myself on Wed. and I was at 213.6! Hadn't changed my diet/exercise--nothing. Saturday I was down a pound. I thought for sure I wouldn't hit my previous weight, much less surpass it. (Can you surpass something that's growing less?) Imagine my surprise when I stepped on the scale yesterday. And this is why you shouldn't weight yourself every day. Maddening.

211

216.4 as of today!

CaridadM, you are strong, stronger than you know. I understand the depression and feeling of isolation. I remember sitting in the hospital (did I mention it was right before Christmas?) and wondering if I'd get home in time for the Holiday and, if I did, if I'd have the shunt-thing in my stomach forever. I realized how isolated patients who face prolonged stays in the hospital are. It's very depressing. It made me understand a little better why they sent in the disgustingly chipper volunteer to cheer me up! Have faith. I don't know how long it will take you to recover, but you will recover. Hopefully, this last fix will take. There's something demoralizing about that feeding tube. Talk to your clergy. There's another bariatric site, obesity health? You might sign up and see if you can connect with others who have gone (or are going through) what you're experiencing. I know it's difficult to think of how you'll be after this passes, but make lists of how you plan to get through the stages, think of what you want to prepare, how you'll approach your new life once you're released from hospital. Look forward.

I don't have a store per se as I do a desire. I want to take advantage of all those rare, highly discounted sales that the high end stores I can't afford have...for regular sizes. I want to walk in someplace and be able to try on clothes without some clerk side-eyeing me because their store "doesn't carry fat people clothes." Heck, I've been this big for 30 years now. I want to discover my style and not the style that the plus size clothing industry has foisted on me!

I'm in. CW = 223.8 GW = 203.8 Hopefully, they'll clear up the Water on my lungs and I will finally be able to move my body!

223.8 today. Diagnosed with a complication which might be affecting my weight loss (certainly has my ability to move!).