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Cindy Fantl
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I have a complete aversion to exercise--rant
Cindy Fantl replied to LEILE's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I, too, hate exercise. I despise gyms! I do like to walk when it's nicer weather out. (too cold right now). I have a stationary bike in my bedroom. I do 4 miles 5-6 times a week, but that's all the exercise I get, until it gets nicer outside. My knees need to be replaced, which was one of the reasons I got this surgery. The bone dr. told me he would only replace my knees if I lose weight. My knees are swollen, and in pain from exercising. I was told the bike is better on my knees, than walking, Swimming would be best, but I can't afford the Y, or a gym with a pool, so I'll just stick to the bike, for now. Believe me, I know exactly what you mean. People push the exercise, but it's just not me. I sometimes try to dance a little around the house while I clean it, but my knees do not like that. Not worth the pain and swelling! -
I'm only half way to my weight loss goal, but my arms are so saggy! My arms hang so low. It's horrible. I have only one breast, due to breast cancer mastectomy, but my one existing breast is very saggy! It's hanging almost down to my belly button! I don't have money for plastic surgery, so I'll have to live with this. It's not attractive, but I know I'll be healthier without all that weight. Don't even want to discuss my hair loss! I'm turning into a saggy, wrinkled, bald headed, 58 yr old woman, that is no longer obese! LOL That's me.
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I'm 58, my surgery was 12/2/15. I was not hungry in the first few weeks, but I'm very hungry now! I can tell the difference between physical hunger and psychological hunger. I need to eat something every 2-3 hours. As soon as I have a piece of cheese, or spoonful of Peanut Butter, yogurt, etc., I feel so much better, and I can make it to my next meal. I feel like I never had surgery. I do not get very full, so I have to be careful not to eat too much. I usually weigh my Proteins. I don't go over 4 oz of Protein per meal. I do add in some veggies, but not much. No carbs. No fruits. Just proteins! I can't always get in my 64 oz of Water, (which I believe is too much, I like 56 oz). It's like I'm on a regular low-fat, low-calorie, no carb diet just like everybody else out there. Sweets do not bother me. So many people complain they vomit, or get upset stomachs. Nothing bothers me, unless I eat too fast, which I tend to do almost every day. I just can't seem to break that bad habit. Now I'm on a plateau for 3 weeks! I heard it's normal, but I don't like it, lol! I hope my weight lost starts up again, soon.