Newme17
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I have no Latin blood in me (mixed with white/black but I married one though). Even before I met him I was doing Latin dancing. No, not Zumba!!! Haha. I was really good, always dancing with my friend friend from Puerto Rico at the time. Folks were always asking if we were professionals. This is one more thing, after gaining weight, that I highly regret letting go. My husband doesn't know how to do Latin dancing. Tried to get him lessons at one point but he was just silly the whole time. So, I don't anymore. It hurts to move the way I need to. Once surgery happens, I think it should be a goal of mine to get back in it and get my husband to do lessons this time around, without all his silliness. 😜 Until then I just do JUST DANCE on the PlayStation with my girls. Such fun!!! You should try it!
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Don't be the Chicken & Cheetos Lady
Newme17 replied to Dr. Colleen Long's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Magazine
Wow! I'm in the first category. Emotional eater. I used to clean when my emotions got the best of me. Now, I look (or have looked) for something I shouldn't be eating. I changed after having kids. Lol. Like @blizair09 said, I hope everyone reads and really ponders this, as well as take advantage of the free course. I'll have a look tomorrow. Thanks for sharing this! -
I'm so happy to hear all is well. Congrats on your loss!!
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Last appt is next Wed. The center won't schedule surgery until approval comes from insurance. Booo! Says it may take up to 10-15 business days. Guess I'll be calling my insurance so often to make sure someone is doing his/her job. Once received they schedule pretty fast...but if I have to have a pre-op of two weeks then it looks as if I have another two weeks after approval. I'm guessimating mid May for my surgery; which would be just about 4 months from start.
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Best decision I've ever made
Newme17 replied to nicugal36's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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Gas x and bathroom relief sounds like extreme gas. I ended up in the ER with terrible excruciating pain on my side. They did all kinds of tests, etc. sent me home cause everything was negative. Lo and behold, gas moved a few hours later, quite painfully, and it expelled. Relief. So, if it's just coincidence with how you eat and the pain, it could just be gas. Really bad gas. Hope it's nothing more though. I pray you get total relief hon.
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Me too. But I gaIned and my hubby has been blessed with a very high metabolism. Had babies. Sure, stress helped at times. Boredom during bedrest, for sure. But I don't have a childhood trauma or anything of the sort. I was a very happy, skinny kid. I just got comfortable around 28 years of age. 😊 Oh, and my psych evaluation went something like this "well, there's nothing to be concerned about with you." Did my questionnaire and she said "your eating is good too, no worries there." Guess I ate the wrong foods!!!
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You just described what I couldn't put words to! Such simple words that have such a huge impact on us. Thank you! And congratulations on your 💯!!! Great job!!!!
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Bad eating habits
Newme17 replied to jennifermurphy50's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Always nice to know we're not alone and there's truly hope. Thank you for this. 😊 -
I wasn't given so much a detailed diet. More like tips to get ready. I think it's a given to eat better though. My tips and changes are: replace breakfast with protein drink/shake wait 30 mins after eating to drink liquids during meals, eat two bites protein then one bite veggie. If any starch, eat last. Sip water. Eliminate caffeine.
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Bad eating habits
Newme17 replied to jennifermurphy50's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm pre-op. I do very well throughout the week. But when the weekend comes, it's out the door. I don't overly indulge in anything though. I don't have a sweet tooth either. I don't cook on weekends, so it's "eat whatever". I'm working on meal planning and prep as well. Like @Diana Prince mentioned, it'll be easier to stick to post op due to the body changes and restrictions. It's the head we'll have to battle, unless you want I risk losing your life with complications of not following orders. -
Exactly what @ColleenErin1974 says!
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I did really well last week doing mostly plant based foods. I upped my protein intake here and there as well. Although I'm not on the official pre-op diet, I think I'll need to start incorporating a bit more of it NOW! Today wasn't so great. I waited way too long to get something in my system. It was 2'o'clock when I finally ate. Not good. Everything was looking good. So I ate at a restaurant with my hubby and actually gave myself an excuse to order probably the last thing I should be eating. "It's probably the last time I'll have it, so....". Now when I'm thinking of all this, I've used that excuse too many times in he last month. I haven't gaIned any weight, nor lose any. My exercise is virtually nil with an injury and bursitis flaring up and I know that if I don't nip that sorry excuse in the bud now, I'll end up believing that lie (for myself).
Oh goodness, I lost track. So anyway, I did well with eating last week; hard work to figure it all out. The last couple of days I haven't and I feel the difference. It's back to work then. 😕
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I know that feeling. I don't start my preop diet for another week and a half. I let my mind slip into that same "this will be the last time I get to eat this, so I might as well enjoy it" mode. It took me until yesterday to get out of that. Yesterday my son wanted to go eat fries at the "fries house". that's what he calls it... I call it Zaxby's. I almost caved and said yes because that'd be the "last time" I'd get to eat the fried fingers and fries... Luckily, I came to my senses and told him no. I felt so accomplished by saying no last night that it made it easier to walk right past the box of doughnuts at work this morning. Hopefully that feeling continues!
Best of luck!
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Please prepare your support person! (Husband / Wife / Partner)
Newme17 replied to rosstheboss's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Awww...it would be very hard to see my husband going through anything of the sort. (He doesn't have to, but I couldn't imagine having to see it on him). Bless your wife's heart. Fortunately my husband has seen me through several surgeries (laparoscopic and cesarean) so it's not too bad. I'll for sure have him look at photos and videos of any kind of plastics when the time comes though. It's good to be reminded. Thanks! -
Hello/intro and excitement! Psych eval - done!
Newme17 replied to passion4film's topic in Duodenal Switch Surgery Forum
Congratulations! I hear the excitement in your writing! 😊 Blessings on your journey hon! -
Oh wow!!!! Great job!!!
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Did you read the website attachment? I cannot list it all here...at work presently. Please read for your enjoyment and education. My key words before is CICO is "NOT ENTIRELY TRUE"
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So what was I thinking? I knew school is going to be out soon, so hopefully it'll happen before the end of May (which I think it will). Then my hubby and I decided it was time to start demoing the kitchen for a renovation last weekend. My mind has been a mile a minute on renovations and sleeve surgery. Might be the fastest kitchen renovation ever for us! Pray we get it done before my surgery because I have this awful peeve of stuff being out/laying around and not put back in it's place.
And I know I won't be able to do much at all during recovery.
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Not entirely true. Be open to the science and why this is a myth. Also, I gained weight from NOT ENOUGH CALORIES-but entirely the wrong food choices and I regularly exercise. My doc was always on to me for not eating enough. Check out the why. https://authoritynutrition.com/debunking-the-calorie-myth/
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I won't watch any kind of surgery on video. I even hate the pics that are supplied after surgery. Won't have the stomach for it! LOL ....pun intended
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Metabolism levels a year or two after surgery?
Newme17 replied to s2dm's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I agree with it all. Just wish I was born with a high metabolism! (Then I wouldn't be here.) but alas, my gracious God doesn't want me to be lazy so I must pay attention to the numbers at very least until I've got it down for what my body needs. Thank you for your input. I need to check in to the RMR tests -
Lol...poisons? My dad is a physical therapist (40+ years) and is looking to do personal training when he retires in a few months. He wouldn't be a fan of the leg extension either and surely wouldn't do that fad crap nor pyramid thing. Playing safe? Absolutely, he would show you correct form for every exercise with how your body is made to move so you won't be injured. 😊 And if you have personal challenges, see to it that you can do what you want to achieve with what you can/cannot do. I see people doing weights/form incorrectly. So much that I've tapped them on shoulders and showed them how to do it and why. I am my father's daughter. 💪🏽 So, of course I'm biased, but not all are poison. 😊 Thanks for sharing the info above though. Good read!
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Metabolism levels a year or two after surgery?
Newme17 replied to s2dm's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I can imagine it might feel like a chore to do to try and eat the deficit just to maintain. If it becomes that way for me, I'll end up lightening my workout load a bit. Although I love weights, I just need a good walk daily for fitness anyhow. I plan to be here 2 years out and on...I'd love for people to be inspired with what I do or don't do. Thanks for being here hon. I always enjoy your posts!!! -
Hubby says " you aren't the one that has to be attracted to you" ..., WHAT?
Newme17 replied to Dknal2's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I'm real sorry to read and hear of them as well. I know quite a few ladies I mentor who are in abusive relationships and it does usually stem from the men as the abuser. But there are plenty of mean and nasty-spirited women as well. With that said, I don't want to ever think a great marriage/relationship couldn't happen because they can! I have one. I agree with @OutsideMatchInside though, the surgery isn't the problem...there are/were issues before that the surgery may have "fueled the fire" Blessings to you @Dknal2 EVEN SO...it is well with your soul. Right? -
Hubby says " you aren't the one that has to be attracted to you" ..., WHAT?
Newme17 replied to Dknal2's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
This made me smile. It's awesome you and your mom are doing it together! I'd love my mom to do it, but she's got too many health problems to deal with it. Many blessings to the both of you!
