messy_tess

Hi all! I have been enjoying reading your posts and thought it might be time to introduce myself! I posted a few days ago, but I figure some content is always helpful. Like most here, I have struggled with weight my whole life; I didn't understand health and nutrition growing up and I've always had to put other obligations before myself. I've made numerous attempts at losing weight - I'll lose 20 lbs, even as much as 60lbs ones...and then it comes back, plus more. Ugh! I made the commitment last summer to get a gastric sleeve done; unfortunately, I fell off track due to buying my first house and simply not giving it time! But here I am and if all continues to go well, I am looking to have the procedure in April/May. I'm taking these months to get into the routine of taking my daily Vitamins, exercising (I have a gym AT MY OFFICE-- so there really are no excuses!!), and meeting my water/protein goals. I also want to build as much muscle as possible so that my recovery time is less and as the weight drops, I'll tone up more quickly (reducing the chance of PS for skin removal). I've seen the nutritionist 1 time, been to 2 of 4 classes, met with my social worker twice. I think I"m about halfway there... So, patience is key at this point....how did you kill time???

I don't disagree with you - which is why I am working at it now, 4 months prior to surgery....

Hello All, I'm new to the group but I am about 1/2 to being able to schedule my surgery. Due to my insurance, I am required to attend 4 group classes (medically supervised visits). I have had 2 appointments with my social worker and 1 appointment with my nutritionist. They both say that I look like the perfect candidate. So, if all goes well, I should be able to have the procedure done in April. Tell me, in the time that you have to wait for surgery, what are your biggest obstacles? What did you do to stick with it? I currently need to lose 15 pounds (weight that I had gained during the process of buying my first house and a really awful breakup)...and my head keeps saying "oh, you can work out tomorrow"...how did you get around this? I have set myself a "mini-goal" to run a 5k before surgery...what are some of your goals? I need ideas to help me stay focused! Thanks so much all!

I love myfitnesspal. When I started trying to lose weight years ago, I could never figure out why I was tired all the time- then when I started using MFP, I realized I wasn't getting nearly enough Protein. I still struggle with the protein, but it's getting better.

This is awesome stuff! I LOVE using My Fitness Pal and Map My Run to track my food and exercise...though I'm not perfect at it. What you said MzB, reaffirms that I MUST do this...I MUST keep on it! Inner Surfer Girl - yes yes yes - all of those things...working on it...same kind of thing; hearing that you guys are doing that reaffirms that it's something I need to practice on. I'm feeling so optimistic - stepped on the scale this morning and I have lost about 5 lbs in a week (I'm guessing mostly Water weight, but weight is weight, right??)...and seeing the scale budge is SOOOO motivating! Thank you so much!!