April 2013 Post-Op Group

[califmomto4 84]

I've only lost 5 pounds this month. I feel like my surgery is failing me.... I've tried upping my calories' date=' lowering my calories, exercising more/less. I am 3 pounds away from being under 200 and I just can't seem to get there. I'm coming up on 4 months post-op and I just feel like I should be further along, there is no way I will make goal by 6 months, ugh. Just a little frustrating, I suppose, maybe I should blame it on the altitude here, lol.[/quote']

What us your 6 month goal? There is no way I would get to goal weight in 6 months. I am hoping for about 10 lbs per month at this point....after the initial weight loss.

[anm1063 24]

What us your 6 month goal? There is no way I would get to goal weight in 6 months. I am hoping for about 10 lbs per month at this point....after the initial weight loss.

Goal is 150 dream goal is 140.

[califmomto4 84]

Goal is 150 dream goal is 140.

I checked out your profile...150 would be 120 lbs in 6 months...that is pretty ambitious! You are doing great! I'm sure you will be there by your surgiversary! You are tall like me! I'm 5'9"....I would love to see 160. Although...honestly, that seems really small right now!

[Krystal7k 243]

Awe krystal! They are so adorable! You are definitely a saint! I couldnt even imagine 7 kids at this time of year!

Thanks dori but your a saint to with all your back problems you still threw two awesome partys I wouldnt even have enough guts to try you should be a party planner

[Dorian 683]

Thanks dori but your a saint to with all your back problems you still threw two awesome partys I wouldnt even have enough guts to try you should be a party planner

Thanks. That would be an awesome job!

[ajustice 484]

X your fingers ladies..hopefully some of the stress will be relieved today. Waiting to see what these cuts will have in effect to me job wise. Hoping for the best. Then it's waiting to hear where we may be moving to! Gotta love military life!!

Fixed my hair a bit different. Hair still looks a bit brittle but I bought some argon (sp?) to try to help it look less

Straw like. Looks less thin fixed this way so I will take that for now. On a good note I did see a friend in Lowes's parking lot and she was screaming like crazy she couldn't believe it was me. So even if I'm up 2lbs it still reaffirmed I made a good decision and to keep working forward. I might not have made it very far on the road in the journey but I'm further than where I started. Hope I can keep positive and kick some anxiety and stress.

[Dorian 683]

Am having a rare down day today. Feeling unappreciated and used. My mom in law, who is diabetic and has vision loss, is staying with us and since my husband is on big overtime, she is always with me. I like her ok but I want my me time back. Well my sister in law just stopped over and took her out for the day. They went shopping and probably to the casino. I should be happy to have my space but I feel hurt. They didnt ask me to go. I paid 500 for her to come up from texas, have made her Dr . appointments, bought meds and today I got her some new slacks cuz hers were tight. I also have been buying EVERYTHING for my niece thats having twins, my sister in laws daughter, cuz my sister in law doesnt have any money. I am even washing all of the baby cloths today!! I cant help feeling used when I am doing everything for them all money wise and otherwise and they are going and doing fun things. Cant talk to my husband cuz he will say thats my mom and she doesnt have much. I dont mind helping, but when im left out it pisses me off! Ok rant over. Thanks for listening.

[Dorian 683]

X your fingers ladies..hopefully some of the stress will be relieved today. Waiting to see what these cuts will have in effect to me job wise. Hoping for the best. Then it's waiting to hear where we may be moving to! Gotta love military life!!

Fixed my hair a bit different. Hair still looks a bit brittle but I bought some argon (sp?) to try to help it look less

Straw like. Looks less thin fixed this way so I will take that for now. On a good note I did see a friend in Lowes's parking lot and she was screaming like crazy she couldn't believe it was me. So even if I'm up 2lbs it still reaffirmed I made a good decision and to keep working forward. I might not have made it very far on the road in the journey but I'm further than where I started. Hope I can keep positive and kick some anxiety and stress.

I could use some of you positivity today. you are so right when you say that you are further than where you were. It was the right decision for all of us Healthwise. We just all have our own other little issues to deal with along the way! Glad you got a little praise today cuz you deserve it! Hope all of the other stuff turns out ok and if not, keep positive. It is only a bump in the road!

[juliz1972 51]

I have a question about Vitamins. Do I have to take chewable's still? I take about 12 pills a day!!

[hockeymumzie 181]

Started back to work today then throw physical therapy on top of it. Um I'm tired as hell and hurt like a byotch. But that 32.5 hours week is buying me a brand new car in two weeks. So I'm happy!

HW 358 SW 344 CW 264 ARNY 4/11/2013

[ajustice 484]

I could use some of you positivity today. you are so right when you say that you are further than where you were. It was the right decision for all of us Healthwise. We just all have our own other little issues to deal with along the way! Glad you got a little praise today cuz you deserve it! Hope all of the other stuff turns out ok and if not' date=' keep positive. It is only a bump in the road![/quote']

Well..I wasn't laid off but 10% of my coworkers were. It was awful watching them cry.

I'm sorry about the family deal. That does hurt..it's always the ones who take of everyone and does the most that gets back the least. It's totally normal to feel that way. You are such a awesome person and I can totally see why you are tired and needing a bit of time/appreciation for yourself. You totally deserve that. Try to make u a little bit of me time.

[ajustice 484]

Started back to work today then throw physical therapy on top of it. Um I'm tired as hell and hurt like a byotch. But that 32.5 hours week is buying me a brand new car in two weeks. So I'm happy!

HW 358 SW 344 CW 264 ARNY 4/11/2013

Yay!! What are u wanting to get?

[ajustice 484]

I have a question about Vitamins. Do I have to take chewable's still? I take about 12 pills a day!!

I swallow pills. I have since probably week 3 or 4

I even take flax seed. I did find my vitamins etc at Walgreens in pearl form. They are easy to swallow. Hope that helps.

[hockeymumzie 181]

Yay!! What are u wanting to get?

Well I don't think I'm getting my dream pickup~ don't want a $900 payment. So I'm going with another brand new edge. Have to wait until we head back to the city in two weeks thou. I just hope they don't sell the one I want!

HW 358 SW 344 CW 264 ARNY 4/11/2013

[Dorian 683]

Well..I wasn't laid off but 10% of my coworkers were. It was awful watching them cry.

I'm sorry about the family deal. That does hurt..it's always the ones who take of everyone and does the most that gets back the least. It's totally normal to feel that way. You are such a awesome person and I can totally see why you are tired and needing a bit of time/appreciation for yourself. You totally deserve that. Try to make u a little bit of me time.

Thanks. Maybe I need my depression meds upped! Going through the same thing with my sister too. She wants me to babysit for my nephew (who I love and dont mind having over) and the next day they have a party with a bunch of people I introduced them too and have been MY friends for years and dont invite me! I even took my vacation time from work 3 years in a row when they did so i could take my nephew for 2 weeks each year while they went away. Then she goes on a motorcycle ride party thing with some friends instead of coming to my daughters grad party. Gosh am I whiny today huh?? It just helps to say it to someone and then I will get over it.