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Weight: 283 lbs.
Well, maintaining is better than gaining (weight), right? I HAD hoped for some better numbers however, especially as Tom and I had gone for a nice long walk in our neighborhood last night (at dusk, so my boobiness wouldn’t show) and I figured I must have burned off some good weight in the effort. What WAS noteworthy about this walk, was how much easier it already was than any pre–surgery walk of recent months. For some reason, I felt spry and nothing hurt (too much) like would have been so before.
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Weight: 283 lbs.
Yippee again that I managed to squeak down another half pound since yesterday!
Also yippee that the dietician called me back today and was very nice and helpful. We discussed all aspects of my current diet, exercise (and sometimes lack thereof), weight and anxiety. She was very reassuring and positive, and felt that I am right on track both dietary and weight loss wise. She explained that the written guidelines that I had been given are generic, and can be adapted for individuals like myself who seem able to go through the stages quicker and tolerate foods well. She noted nothing wrong with my current intake, and said things like tender chicken and other proteins are ok if my pouch isn’t rebelling.
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Weight: 283.5 lbs.
Finally, my weight has nudged down a tad. Although the Center’s dietician has still not called me back, I feel a little more grounded on my own as to better habits that may promote quicker loss. I did manage to walk and drink (water) more today, and eat more in keeping with what I feel I “should be” at this stage.
Continue reading “Pounds and Gigabytes”
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Weight: 285.5 lbs.
Today I planned to make a concerted effort to take a few steps backwards in my eating regimen, as I remain worried about my weight stall. I have heard or read about the possibility of this relating to the solids I have started on prematurely.
Continue reading “No Pain, No Gain?”
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Weight: 286 lbs.
Last night I stayed up late and looked up weight “plateau” following gastric bypass, on the Internet.
I found several references to individuals who had stalled in weight loss, some as soon as I, without apparent cause. Most went on to lose normally in time.
I hope that this will be me, but remain concerned by the fact that not only am I GAINING, but that I seem to be able to hold down way more food than I think I should be.
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Weight:285.5 lbs.
Well, I managed to gain another .5 lb, fueling my ongoing and ever growing anxiety and questions about weight loss post gastric bypass.
I feel that I am eating less, way better/healthier, and lower carb and calorie foods, yet still struggle to lose. This mirrors my situation BEFORE surgery, and makes me wonder just where the benefit to undergoing what I have, really is. The primary difference is that I get fuller easier and sooner - but if losing isn’t part of the equation, than so what?!
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Weight: 285
I continue to feel energetic and spry despite the fact that this supposedly “rapid weight loss stage” isn’t so rapid at all.
Nonetheless, I FEEL lighter, and I have surprisingly good energy now.
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Weight: 285 lbs. (!)
What a better day today was! My energy and mood feel restored, and I am more myself this last day or two.
Last night, Tom and I actually went out to eat (his idea, really!), and although I was very apprehensive, I settled in and found the perfect menu item. The restaurant is one of our favorites (Athenas, on Young St. in Tonawanda), as the staff is always attentive and friendly, and the food is of high quality and is very fairly priced. Also, portions are large — although this time, this just meant that much more to take home.
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Weight: 287.5 lbs.
Oh my God - I’ve managed to gain half a pound! On bites of tuna salad, yogurt, and sips of soup?! Is this normal?!
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Crap and double crap. I’m still at 287 lbs. Plus Theresa, the visiting nurse, called this morning and asked what Dr. P. said about my lumpy, bleeding/oozing groshong. I told her that it had wept again all night and filled a bandage — but that I remained unconcerned as it only did this sometimes and I didn’t have a fever or any other signs of infection, so I hadn’t really f’d up. However, she beseeched me to call, so begrudgingly I did as she said and now I am scheduled to see Dr. P. tomorrow. Crud, just what I want — another useless consult about a minor issue so I can be (further) seen as a whiner or worry-wart.
I don’t mean to be ungrateful for the oversight, but I have come to hate this process and just yearn for a sense of normalcy.
Besides, he’ll probably just tell me to cover it with a bandage and get on my way, anyway.
Continue reading “Fat, Bloody, and Lumpy”
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