Guest guest Posted July 20, 2002 Report Share Posted July 20, 2002 Hello, My name is – some here might know me as Simply . I had wls 7/9/01 (RNY). I weighed 245 and am 5’3’ tall. I weigh 159# now, which is less than I’ve ever weighed as an adult. Because of being an apple shape, and a D cup that hasn’t decreased (well, I have gone from a 46 to a 38D), I still wear a 14-16 top and 14 pants. If I HAD a waist I could easily fit into size 10 pants and skirts – but between the extra belly skin and no waistline – I can’t. I am 53 yrs. old. I don’t dump, although I think I probably did early on. I haven’t been exercising. Have lots of good reasons, though – but the truth is the truth – I’m not making the changes in my schedule that would allow the time. I know I’d benefit in many ways…. And still don’t do it. My surgeon, way back when, said he thought I could make it to 150# but not much lower because I have a large frame. Of course, I dream about reaching 139#. I’ve been on a plateau forever it seems. And I KNOW why. Added to the non-exercise routine: I’ve been grazing, I’ve been eating too many carbs, I haven’t been consistently getting 2 protein shakes each day, and really should have 3/day - at least. I don’t eat breakfast, usually skip lunch (can you say workaholic?) and then want to eat the wallpaper when I do power down a little and end up grazing all evening. I’ve had that pattern most of my adult life and really am having a hard time adjusting that one. I don’t like to drink fluids, either and struggle to get 64 oz of ANY fluid down each day. I’m pretty consistent on all the Vits, except iron – my system doesn’t seem to absorb it so I don’t take any: Daily 2 multiVits (equiv. to Centrum) 2 Hair Skin and Nails 2 Vit C 2 super Calciums (from Vitalady) 2 Dry E (Vitalady) 2 dry A & D (Vitalady) 1 B-12 (sub-lingual) I’m due for a full lab work-up this week and will see my surgeon for the annual visit mid-August. So, I’ll know how I’m doing at that level by then. Improvements: Medically, my triglycerides were 820+ pre-wls, had hypertension, edema, GERD, irregular Heartbeat. GONE, or within normal limits now. I have degenerative arthritis of the lower spine and spondilosis (sp?) (same thing, but in the neck – cervical vertebrae), serious carpel tunnel both sides, and due to congenital problems - bad knees, hips and such. While those haven’t been cured, of course – I find it is easier, at this lower weight, to cope with the chronic pain and debilitation. While I’m not as energetic as I’d like, sure is better than pre-op – it’s so much easier to live life. I live in Tallahassee, FL. While it is very hot and humid, I am not suffering with it as I did pre-op – what a huge difference there. Momma told me my natural A/C would improve and I just couldn’t believe that one – and once again – she was right! My work is intense and so very demanding. Sporadically, I travel a good bit, within Florida, for my work. – and it is SO much easier! No need to get an extension on the seat belt when I fly – I can use the tray table and there is space between ME and it! Woo HOO! No dirty looks when someone sees they are assigned the seat next to me. Masquerading as a “Normie” is so much fun, I love that aspect of all of this. Isn’t it interesting how much more willing people are to be kind and helpful when a person isn’t morbidly obese (on the outside – I’ll always be MO on the inside)? If I were struggling with a heavy bag or juggling laptop, briefcase, 2 suitcases, etc -- No one would offer to help me pre-wls – at least 99% of the time. Now – more spontaneous conversations, more offers of assistance, more smiles from strangers in the hotel elevator. Part of me is glad to be one of the crowd and part of me wants to slap them all silly for the societal biases related to MO folks. I won’t be a regular poster nor lurker. Many things happening in my life that gobble up the time I’d want to spend at the PC. But, I wanted to introduce myself as a sometime participant/lurker and say “Hey” to some that I know from another online wls group that are now members here. One question: I understand there are ways to reset the dumpometer. HOW? I ’m interested in any methods about that one as I want to give it a try. Warm regards to all ya’all – 7/9/01 RNY 245/159 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2002 Report Share Posted July 21, 2002 Reset your dumpometer by increasing protein shakes to at least 3 per day, increase water (minimum 8 glasses per day, but I'd say 2 liters is probably the minimum for me) get off all sugars and cut out all carbs..for 3-5 days..and that should do it..some need to do this for longer..others less... Hope this helps, Much love, Shelby > Hello, > > My name is – some here might know me as Simply . I had wls > 7/9/01 (RNY). I weighed 245 and am 5'3' tall. I weigh 159# now, which is > less than I've ever weighed as an adult. Because of being an apple shape, > and a D cup that hasn't decreased (well, I have gone from a 46 to a 38D), I > still wear a 14-16 top and 14 pants. If I HAD a waist I could easily fit > into size 10 pants and skirts – but between the extra belly skin and no > waistline – I can't. I am 53 yrs. old. I don't dump, although I think I > probably did early on. I haven't been exercising. Have lots of good > reasons, though – but the truth is the truth – I'm not making the changes in > my schedule that would allow the time. I know I'd benefit in many ways…. > And still don't do it. > > My surgeon, way back when, said he thought I could make it to 150# but not > much lower because I have a large frame. Of course, I dream about reaching > 139#. I've been on a plateau forever it seems. And I KNOW why. Added to > the non-exercise routine: I've been grazing, I've been eating too many > carbs, I haven't been consistently getting 2 protein shakes each day, and > really should have 3/day - at least. I don't eat breakfast, usually skip > lunch (can you say workaholic?) and then want to eat the wallpaper when I do > power down a little and end up grazing all evening. I've had that pattern > most of my adult life and really am having a hard time adjusting that one. > I don't like to drink fluids, either and struggle to get 64 oz of ANY fluid > down each day. > > I'm pretty consistent on all the Vits, except iron – my system doesn't seem > to absorb it so I don't take any: > Daily > 2 multiVits (equiv. to Centrum) > 2 Hair Skin and Nails > 2 Vit C > 2 super Calciums (from Vitalady) > 2 Dry E (Vitalady) > 2 dry A & D (Vitalady) > 1 B-12 (sub-lingual) > > I'm due for a full lab work-up this week and will see my surgeon for the > annual visit mid-August. So, I'll know how I'm doing at that level by then. > > Improvements: Medically, my triglycerides were 820+ pre-wls, had > hypertension, edema, GERD, irregular Heartbeat. GONE, or within normal > limits now. I have degenerative arthritis of the lower spine and > spondilosis (sp?) (same thing, but in the neck – cervical vertebrae), > serious carpel tunnel both sides, and due to congenital problems - bad > knees, hips and such. While those haven't been cured, of course – I find it > is easier, at this lower weight, to cope with the chronic pain and > debilitation. While I'm not as energetic as I'd like, sure is better than > pre-op – it's so much easier to live life. > > I live in Tallahassee, FL. While it is very hot and humid, I am not > suffering with it as I did pre-op – what a huge difference there. Momma > told me my natural A/C would improve and I just couldn't believe > that one – and once again – she was right! My work is intense and so very > demanding. Sporadically, I travel a good bit, within Florida, for my work. – > and it is SO much easier! No need to get an extension on the seat belt when > I fly – I can use the tray table and there is space between ME and it! Woo > HOO! No dirty looks when someone sees they are assigned the seat next to me. > Masquerading as a " Normie " is so much fun, I love that aspect of all of > this. > > Isn't it interesting how much more willing people are to be kind and helpful > when a person isn't morbidly obese (on the outside – I'll always be MO on > the inside)? If I were struggling with a heavy bag or juggling laptop, > briefcase, 2 suitcases, etc -- No one would offer to help me pre- wls – at > least 99% of the time. Now – more spontaneous conversations, more offers of > assistance, more smiles from strangers in the hotel elevator. > > Part of me is glad to be one of the crowd and part of me wants to slap them > all silly for the societal biases related to MO folks. > > I won't be a regular poster nor lurker. Many things happening in my life > that gobble up the time I'd want to spend at the PC. But, I wanted to > introduce myself as a sometime participant/lurker and say " Hey " to some that > I know from another online wls group that are now members here. > > One question: I understand there are ways to reset the dumpometer. HOW? I > 'm interested in any methods about that one as I want to give it a try. > > Warm regards to all ya'all – > > 7/9/01 RNY > 245/159 > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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