Guest guest Posted November 29, 2002 Report Share Posted November 29, 2002 > jacquemil@... writes: > > But like you, I have questions...that need addressing before I can do too much. Don't kick yourself for waiting too long....honestly..you caught it as soon as you could have. Many gain most of their weight back before it hits them....but I think you and I and a few others I know have that panic button that won't allow that. > ************************************** > You guys should know that I am watching you very carefully, as are probably the other almost 3000 on this list, for you are treading on new ground here. Is this regeneration, the body's attempt to return to its norm, > or something else? Why the RH, why is diabetes returning to some? Is there a common link? I think this group is the most powerful force the medical community has right now, if they will listen. > My heart is with you. > in NJ , Your note reminds me now to report in off my gain/loss issues -- just a " for the record " because people DO watch (including me!) All the why and how and timing and so on of what happens out here... Ok, (short) I gained the weight (16lbs is officially what I'm claiming from my # at the gym last year to my number at the gym this year -- same time, same scale) My jeans no longer fit and that was my " panic button " -- each person has a different one but my " goal " (long term) is to wear the same jeans year after year and when that blew up in my face (or on my butt as the case may be....) I was no longer at " goal " (I didn't count goal by pounds) I've jump started for 4 days (water & protein only) just to clean out my body from the carbs/sugar and junk food stuff (it's really more of a mental thing for me...) it was sort of hard but when I felt like putting something in my mouth I just ran and tried on my jeans again.... that totally helped renew my resolve. On the 5th day I started back at the gym with a trainer and I added very selective food back to my daily eating plan. My eating plan has to be a heart healthy diet (not actually a diet but food choices.) So, going back to the beginning I selected bulk proteins first and one complex carb (green beans) each day. It's been since 11-18 that I buckled down and started seriously " stopping " the choices I was making and began the liquids only... then I got back to the gym and began adding solids back (just like at the beginning, one at a time...) Just to keep it short, I have jump-started my weight loss again, last Friday (week ago) I was down 5 lbs (same scale at the gym) and I'll check again today.... several days ago I put on MY jeans and am able to wear them again... a tad tighter than I like them but that does serve to remind me not to nibble which has really come in handy considering the holiday. I don't suggest anyone else do this -- it is what I had to do for myself (after I was scoped and KNOW my mechanics are good) it's working for me and I feel a lot better too (extra energy and just feeling better.) Current goal -- to get my " size " back, to get my diet back to heart healthy choices and to keep up the weight baring, yoga and other exercise choices that I enjoy doing.... it has helped me to remember too that size isn't a number but a " feeling " and this is helping me to feel better -- different things work for different people -- this is just me... my thing and what is working for me. My HG only happened for a " phase " of about 4 months between my year / 18 month period and passed and hasn't come back -- but, I did have those " phases " before surgery so I don't really associate it with the surgery in and of itself. I have a strong family history of type II diabetes by my age (42) but haven't gotten it yet myself. I was in early stage " symptoms " when I had my surgery (39) but it didn't develop yet. I haven't been symptomatic since surgery for that. I know that no matter how long I get to live in a thin body it will take commitment from me daily to keep my obesity in remission (along with all the other co-morbs) hugz, ~denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2002 Report Share Posted November 29, 2002 > I've jump started for 4 days (water & protein only) just to clean out my body from the carbs/sugar and junk food stuff (it's really more of a mental thing for me...) *******, I didn't mention this here, but I, too had a gain of 5 pounds several weeks ago, enough to put me in that almost panic mode. I do know that it was due to a junk food binge. I didn't mention it here because it was in the midst of the RH and diabetes thread, and really seemed rather insignificant compared to what was happening with some people. Anyway, I did the water & protein for only 1 day, and 3 pounds came off, then careful eating the following days, and another pound gone. I've since had a TT, and surgery can do strange things, but I'm still only up 1 pound, so I'm not really worried. >>Just to keep it short, I have jump-started my weight loss again, last Friday (week ago) I was down 5 lbs (same scale at the gym) and I'll check again today.... several days ago I put on MY jeans and am able to wear them again... a tad tighter than I like them but that does serve to remind me not to nibble which has really come in handy considering the holiday.>> ********I guess sometimes we all need that wakeup call that we are not normal, and will never be normal. If there are pounds out looking for a place to live, we are the poundage homeless shelters. ) >>I know that no matter how long I get to live in a thin body it will take commitment from me daily to keep my obesity in remission (along with all the other co-morbs)<< *********Yes, this is my fear factor. My hope for all of us is to always have that fighting chance. in NJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2002 Report Share Posted November 29, 2002 ********I guess sometimes we all need that wakeup call that we are not normal, and will never be normal. If there are pounds out looking for a place to live, we are the poundage homeless shelters. ) ******************************************************************************* Good one Les! Well..to report in...3 1/2 of the mysterious pounds have gone back to wherever it was they came from...who knows? I'm still being good! Maybe it's paying off in the long run. My body is trying to do it's old thing...but is lacking the where-with-all to complete the task. Let's hope, huh? I am now at my high " comfortably allowable " weight. Like said, it isn't about a number...but where I start feeling comfortable again. Honestly..my tummy was beginning to protrude..and my largest size 8's were getting hard to zip around the middle. Today, I'm back in my 6's...they are snug...but a good reminder to *stay* straight. I have to say this about myself...I'm proud of me. What used to happen when I would have an unexplained gain was that I would say.. " okay you got the name...you got the game " and I would go eat something I shouldn't...and I was off to the races...hating myself all the more. This time...I held my ground against it...and thought if I gain this all back...it isn't going to be because of ANYTHING I did! And nobody else needs to...because I'm patting myself on the back big time today! Well done..self!! And well done ...I think you have it licked...this time! There's always a next time for us...but I think each time we succeed, we are just that much stronger for the next go around. Still keeping my endo appt. as my problems have not mysteriously vanished with the pounds unfortunately. I did buy a package of PB crackers to carry with me....for emergencies. Take care all~ Regards~ ´¨¨)) -:¦:- ¸.·´ .·´¨¨)) ((¸¸.·´ ..·´ -:¦:- Jacque -:¦:- ((¸¸.·´* www.jacquemiller.gasupusa.com Discount Gasoline! Save 21% with a Costco-like membership! Ask me how! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2002 Report Share Posted November 30, 2002 In a message dated 11/30/2002 11:32:12 AM Eastern Standard Time, jacquemil@... writes: > Today, I'm back in my 6's...they are snug...but a good reminder to *stay* > straight. I have to say this about myself...I'm proud of me. > ...............And well done ... > ***************************** I'm proud of you, too! OK, I gotta say it... " WTG Ladies!!! " in NJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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