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Jim and I have been traveling again.. We went to the Grand Canyon National Park and then to Las Vegas viva Hover Dam.. Great trip.. We even decided to do the Skywalk thing at Grand Canyon West..
I just take my food with me in our motorhome.. We do well with it like that..
I should post some more stuff later..
Love to you all
Lyne'

I think there should be a place that we can exchange our old (but nice looking clothes) for some that fit.. I went shopping and bought $200.00 dollars worth of clothes (all on sale, got a bunch of outfits) . Now they are starting to get big on me.. Being retired and on a budget it is getting hard to purchase clothes for me anymore. Oh well, I will wear them until they look ridicules and can afford to purchase more...

What to know what I am up to ???  Ben busy posting to the Northern California Loosers Group (NCL) ... You should check it out.. you don't have to live in California or even the notrhern part.. just be WLS patient or going to be, or thinking about it... No pressure. Just information posting and helpful stuff.
Well anyway that's what I have been doing.

I am also now down to 254.6.. I thought I would never see those numbers again. that a 54.6 weight loss for me. YEA!!! I am doing it..

  ·         The goal is for patients to replace destructive eating patterns with learned behavior that is healing to the body.
  ·         Journal on a regular basis. In order to become aware of your habitual patterns, as well as reasons behind your eating, you need to become mindful of your actions and thoughts around food and eating by writing them down. ·         Begin moving! Physical activity is absolutely crucial to your success both before and after surgery. Begin a vigorous exercise program NOW. Join a gum. Do exercises such as daily walking, treadmill, or water aerobic and swimming. If you are not currently active it is important that you begin at a level you are comfortable with, Start slowly and increase the time and intensity gradually until you are able to walk for a minimum of 20 minutes without stopping to rest. It is always possible to be more active; even if you are wheelchair bound or have other physical limitations. By surgery date you should be able to tolerate at least 20 minutes of sustained activities without requiring rest. ·         Weight loss: it will be required that you lose some weight (depending on your body size or shape) of your current body weight between orientation and your surgery. Weight gain prior to surgery will cause your surgery to be canceled or delayed.  Weight loss greatly reduces the risk of complications during and following surgery. In addition, making the necessary changes NOW to your lifestyle, in both eating habits and exercise, will help you lose weight and get into a mindset about what life will be like after surgery. ·         Changes in eating habits. There are many foods that are not recommended after surgery. That‘s why it is important that you begin weaning yourself off of them now. Some of these foods include bread, pasta, rice, fast food, carbonated beverages, and sweets. From this point on start living your life as if you already had the surgery. Focus on proteins, fruit and vegetables, while decreasing the amount of carbohydrates, such as bread, potatoes and rice, etc.

  ·         Practice the 6 principles of mindful eating. What to eat, how to eat, when to eat, where to eat, and with whom to eat. ·         Carefully review all educational materials. You will have to make permanent changes in your eating habits and lifestyle both before and after the surgery. The decision to move forward with the operation should be made after considering the risks benefits, and lifelong consequences. Gastric bypass surgery should not be considered reversible. ·         Take time out of every day for mindful breathing. Larry Dossey, M.D., Author of Space, Time & Medicine, talks about stress-related illnesses, such a s high blood pressure, heart disease, and depression, which he feels are the result of ”hurry sickness.” He points out that when we are so concerned about the passing of time, our external clocks cause our internal clock to move faster. You need to take time out and relax. Breathing is a powerful coping tool; practicing deep breathing is a form of relaxation and meditation. Deep breathing helps arise with the upcoming surgery. ·         Begin breathing exercises. Practice deep breathing every morning and evening for five minutes. This will help in your recovering from surgery. ·         Be patient. Terminating your old relationship with food will take hard work, patience, and consistency.

Like I promised here are parts of the notebook given to me.. from "South San Francisco Kaiser Baiatric Surgery Dept Notebook" "In hopes it helps others:

 After many years of conditioning, you need to become aware of your relationship with food and the constant challenges regarding your choices. You must change your lifestyle and remember at l limes that you are on a diet. This is not a temporary change. But you are going to live the rest of your life following the post-surgery guidelines. ·         Stop caffeine intake. Do these gradually, as stopping abruptly will increase the potential for severe headaches Post-Operative drinking of caffeinated coffee and /or tea is not allowed. Caffeine stimulates appetite and can cause ulcers.
·         Stop drinking any carbonated beverages, because after surgery carbonation will stretch your new stomach. ·         Stop eating fast foods.
·         Stop snaking between meals. 
·         Stop drinking with your meals. Drink 10 min before and 1 hour after only.


I will add more next time.. This is a start...

I have seen some post on loosing weight before WLS, and some about foods to eat after.. Any one got any ideas. I would be willing to post parts of my book that Kaiser South San Francisco gave me when I started this amazing journey. Let me know where you are and What you would like to see posted.. Great going everyone.. You are doing great. (I do check on your post).

My husband and I went to Reno this past weekend. I took a little Ice chest and made sure I had my protein shake and a blender.. (Just in case). We had a great time.. Traveling and eating in restaurants can pose a problem.. Later on down the road it probably won’t, but I am on Stage 3 diet, and that was hard. My husband would order things I could eat and give me some.. I could never eat a whole plate.. We did pretty good, only got sick 1 time in 4 the days we were gone. At the hotel we would get food for him and I would eat my cottage cheese and apple sauce and yogurt I had in the Ice chest.
So beware, Traveling can be Trying. Be prepared. Take things you can eat with you..

My husband and I went to Reno this past weekend. I took a little Ice chest and made sure I had my protein shake and a blender.. (Just in case). We had a great time.. Traveling and eating in restaurants can pose a problem.. Later on down the road it probably won’t, but I am on Stage 3 diet, and that was hard. My husband would order things I could eat and give me some.. I could never eat a whole plate.. We did pretty good, only got sick 1 time in 4 the days we were gone. At the hotel we would get food for him and I would eat my cottage cheese and apple sauce and yogurt I had in the Ice chest.
So beware, Traveling can be Trying. Be prepared. Take things you can eat with you..

It has been two weeks out. No it is time to go to the Dr. for my checkup.. My day of judgment... Oh I hated the scales today. It was 264.2. I did better yesterday. Wish I could see him yesterday instead of today.. I hate the three hour long drive. South San Francisco is only 60 miles from here but with the traffic. you got to plan ...  
Got up at seven this morning. trying to figure out what to do about food. What to eat now and what to take. Oh gosh, can't forget to take my husband and support section..
Got there and all checked in.  Saw a friend from the classes, she had the lap band done. She is doing great..  She said I look wonderful.. "that's good" I worry so much..

Went into the office and stepped on the scales, My Day of Judgment was here.. "their scales are always more than mine', I held my breath, took off my shoes & coat.. closed my eyes, okay just one eye. The nurse tells me. 267.0. I was disappointed. I knew I had done better..

When the Dr, came in he reviewed my chart, asked a few questions and stated "You have done great, You lost 16 lbs since you were here last." My heart sank, Oh, my gosh, I did it I am really loosing it..

I told him about yesterday and about this morning,, He asked how often I weigh, I told him every morning at the same time.. He just laughed,
"You should weigh once a week , You will drive yourself crazy by weighing every day. The scales will jump around a lot at first.. "

Boy what a sigh of relief....  And here I thought I was doing something wrong.

I do know I have to work on my 64 oz of fluid, I can drink close to 50 oz but run out of time during the day. Just got to keep working on it..

Judgment Day was not as bad as I thought it would be.....

 

 

Well, this morning when I stepped on the scales I weighed 261.6. What a refreshing note.. I was so worried about just bouncing up and down.  I even felt better about myself. Thank goodness. I was reading somewhere on here that that happens after surgery and a plateau is no weight loss for 4 weeks. So I guess i should not worry.