(( too busy ))
26 November 07 - 16:15
Ok, so I've been busy. I forgot about posting all the "fun" crap here. T day sucked. I felt sick no matter what I tried to eat, but forced myself anyway. Found a new favorite food, will post later. Braved Walmart, on saturday, never friday. What a mess!!! They have crap piled every where. Ugh. Cleaned my house for no one, didn't sleep in even once in the four days I was off. AND found out 5lbs of frozen chicken can really damage your foot. I dropped it on the top of my foot and am really really bruised now and can't where certain shoes. Oh and the really great news (sarcasm) CHRISTMAS IS COMING! Now for those who know me, and those who don't I ABSO-FRIGGING-LUTELY HATE CHRISTMAS!!! Yup I am scrouge.(( but it makes me look puffy! ))
16 November 07 - 10:23
Oddly enough, after posting yesterday about children with wls parents, my youngest tells me she doesn't want to wear her winter coats cause they make her look PUFFY! My response: who cares if you are warm. But in the back of my mind I remember that this may be the start of future eating disorders. What do I do now? She is no where near the size of her sister at that age, but yet she is overweight. I do not want my children to struggle as I did. And I do not want them to have eating disorders. On the other hand, my 10 year old thinks it is soooo cool that mom can wear her clothes. I tried on her pants today just on a whim, they are a girls 16 1/2 and they fit. This makes me joyful but also aware that she is overweight for her age. My goal weight is less than what she weighs now. Will this lead to disorders? I have no idea how to help my children with this problem as I am struggling myself. I may be losing ... (more)
Taken from http://www.asbs.org/archive/abstracts/posters_edited_2006.pdf One year after surgery, relationship satisfaction (4.1 +/- 1.1; p < .05) and weight-related sexual difficulties (p < .05) were significantly improved. Most married patients were still married (97%) and only 3 % had separated from their spouses. Conclusion: This prospective study demonstrates that WLS patients report improvements in relationship satisfaction and weight-related sexual quality of life one year after surgery, while experiencing minimal disruption to their marital relationships. So divorce is not always immenent after wls. This is good news. Although this study doesn't show the percentage of those who were having difficult issues before wls, and if this brought on the divorce after ... (more)
TAKEN FROM : LIVINGAFTERWLS.COM As parents who’ve had gastric bypass or lap band weight loss surgery we face many challenges raising a family. Perhaps an unexpected challenge is when a child develops an eating disorder that may be exacerbated by the parents dieting habits. It turns out as our children observe us diet and fail (repeatedly) before having gastric bypass, then they watch us lose weight in an almost obsessive excitement after weight loss surgery (WLS), some panic and vow “this will not happen to me.” A descent into an eating disorder may follow. According to AnorexiaBulimaHelp “Dieting or restriction of certain foods, or excessive dieting from parents” is a contributing factor in teen and pre-teen eating disorders. In addition “The appearance obsessed society most people live in can contribute to eating disorders . . . When combined with a low self-esteem, feelings of depression or anxiety or isolation, the effects can be devastating. ... (more)
I got sick again last night. No idea what caused it this time. I ate slow and chewed well. We had veggie lo mein and sliced pork with bbq sauce. All of which I have had before and been fine. So what the f**k? I am so tired of being sick. Wish I had the magic spell to relieve this problem. Do you worship your surgeon? I do. My surgeon, Dr Moon, is so great. He really made sure I understood the procedure, without treating me like a child. He will also be my husbands surgeon. Even with all the problems, my hubby still wants to go through with his. It's great! They have also helped me find a plastic surgeon. Any questions or problems and they make sure to get you in right away if they can't help you over the phone. (( marriage after wls ))
15 November 07 - 09:44
(( Children of weight loss surgery patients may be at risk for eating disorders ))
15 November 07 - 09:31
(( Is your pouch still working? ))
15 November 07 - 08:43
I hear this question asked all the time on other sites. Or I hear, what is the plateau diet? While doing research for another entry I came across this site, check it out, maybe it will help. Good luck. http://www.5daypouchtest.com/plan/theplan.html
(( who pissed off the pouch? ))
15 November 07 - 08:36
(( hero worship ))
09 November 07 - 10:13
(( plateau's ))
09 November 07 - 10:10
I know plateau's are a normal part of wls. But I have only had one. During that time is when I lost the most amount of inches. Totally I have lost 68? inches. I have not hit a plateau in 3 months. I am still losing weight so not complaining but inch wise nothing I have only lost 3 in over 2 months. Will I plateau any time soon? Will keep you posted. Can't wait for plastic surgery though. I have a consult scheduled March 3, 2008 for a breast reduction and lift. But due to insurance I have to wait til one year post op and 6 months maintain to have my tummy done. When that is done, I should be able to fit in at least two sizes less in a pant size. Yeah!! Are you having ps and on what? Let me know if you have had it and what you went through. I love to hear the stories and what the possibilities are.
