_Kate_ 2,224 Posted February 3, 2017 Who has decided to keep a journal of their pre and post surgery journey (for want of a better word)? I didn't but wish I had now as I have the memory of a flea. I never bothered writing down how much I lost in each month or dates as to when I hit goals because at that time I felt it didn't matter. My focus was on reaching my goal, not how fast or slow I did it. Do you note everything down? Do you write it in a book or do you keep it online? Why is it important to you ? Is it for your eyes only or do you share it with anyone else? Kate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleevinpops 303 Posted February 3, 2017 I am using my fitness pal which tracks all of that plus has a journal. I keep it to myself however. It is helpful on days where it seems I'm not making progress. Keep me focused. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zizi_tops 60 Posted February 3, 2017 I have a journal book, I am 3 days post-op, I log my Protein intake, liquid intake and I also noted my measurements and weight. I plan to use it through this whole process. I find it easier than an app especially because our intake is like 200-600 calories for quite sometime. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blizair09 3,250 Posted February 3, 2017 I have journaled every day since the beginning of my six-month pre-op diet program on March 21, 2016. I have a record of what I ate each day, musings about the journey at least once per week, a weekly weight on Mondays (sometimes weights on other days when I hit a milestone), a list of milestones and when they were accomplished, and pictures at every stage along the way. I keep everything in a word doc on my computer. It is over 150 pages now! I have mostly kept it to myself, but some of my loved ones have looked at it on my computer. I'm toying with the idea of doing something with all of it when I reach my goal, but we'll see if I have that much ambition! :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biginjapan 647 Posted February 3, 2017 I'm tracking (which I think is different from journalling) my food, exercise, and weight loss on various apps. However, there are a lot of things I would like to write about my journey, so I'm thinking of keeping a blog (privately, for now). My surgery is next week, so I'd like to get that started soon. I also have been taking photos of random things connected to my weight loss - in the end I'd like to make a small scrapbook of those photos, plus random things like favourite recipes, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Kate_ 2,224 Posted February 4, 2017 I am using my fitness pal which tracks all of that plus has a journal. I keep it to myself however. It is helpful on days where it seems I'm not making progress. Keep me focused. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App I do use myfitnesspal now, it's a great app to keep me accountable! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Kate_ 2,224 Posted February 4, 2017 I have journaled every day since the beginning of my six-month pre-op diet program on March 21, 2016. I have a record of what I ate each day, musings about the journey at least once per week, a weekly weight on Mondays (sometimes weights on other days when I hit a milestone), a list of milestones and when they were accomplished, and pictures at every stage along the way. I keep everything in a word doc on my computer. It is over 150 pages now! I have mostly kept it to myself, but some of my loved ones have looked at it on my computer. I'm toying with the idea of doing something with all of it when I reach my goal, but we'll see if I have that much ambition! :-)I can see a book out in the near future ???? I am envious of you, I wish I had done that too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Kate_ 2,224 Posted February 4, 2017 I'm tracking (which I think is different from journalling) my food, exercise, and weight loss on various apps. However, there are a lot of things I would like to write about my journey, so I'm thinking of keeping a blog (privately, for now). My surgery is next week, so I'd like to get that started soon. I also have been taking photos of random things connected to my weight loss - in the end I'd like to make a small scrapbook of those photos, plus random things like favourite recipes, etc. The only thing I have done is photos along the way. I intend to carry on until I am 6 months out from plastics. I feel as if I now want to write about the skin surgery before I forget. Maybe that should be a goal for me this week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
recreatingcate 132 Posted February 4, 2017 I will probably create a myfitnesspal account soon, but I'm the worst with food logging. I have been trying to get myself with it and I'm good for a week and then I falter. I've been semi-journaling on Instagram, as much as you can on there haha. But I think I will blog post-op. That's always been my go to, and I feel like sometimes I can't find what I'm looking for on the internet, story wise, so hopefully if I blog, I can help someone else out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KitsuneMiko 43 Posted February 4, 2017 Who has decided to keep a journal of their pre and post surgery journey (for want of a better word)? I didn't but wish I had now as I have the memory of a flea. I never bothered writing down how much I lost in each month or dates as to when I hit goals because at that time I felt it didn't matter. My focus was on reaching my goal, not how fast or slow I did it. Do you note everything down? Do you write it in a book or do you keep it online? Why is it important to you ? Is it for your eyes only or do you share it with anyone else? Kate Yes i do journal a lot, i love writing about my journey because i feel so much better afterwards. I even wrote letters to my self ( I know it sounds weird ) to read after i hit specific milestones. I read two of them so far, one was the night before surgery and the other was the day after and that was a really good outlet for me and my emotions. Sent from my SM-J700P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Kate_ 2,224 Posted February 4, 2017 @@KitsuneMiko [i even wrote letters to my self ( I know it sounds weird ) to read after i hit specific milestones] I think this is a GREAT idea not weird at all !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nursedennise 17 Posted February 5, 2017 Who has decided to keep a journal of their pre and post surgery journey (for want of a better word)? I didn't but wish I had now as I have the memory of a flea. I never bothered writing down how much I lost in each month or dates as to when I hit goals because at that time I felt it didn't matter. My focus was on reaching my goal, not how fast or slow I did it. Do you note everything down? Do you write it in a book or do you keep it online? Why is it important to you ? Is it for your eyes only or do you share it with anyone else? Kate Yes i do journal a lot, i love writing about my journey because i feel so much better afterwards. I even wrote letters to my self ( I know it sounds weird ) to read after i hit specific milestones. I read two of them so far, one was the night before surgery and the other was the day after and that was a really good outlet for me and my emotions. Sent from my SM-J700P using the BariatricPal App What a great idea!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
