Samantha Bobbitt
9/13/2011
Sep 13, 2011
So, it's been a while again since I wrote. I've lost and gained a little since then, the main thing is that I kept the majority of it off and now I'm at it again. I'm doing Atkins again, it works best for me. I have a friend who does great on WW and another one who didn't. Some do low fat. I say do the research on all of the diets out there and figure out which one works for you. I chose Atkins because I had to give up the least. Carbs make me feel physically bad but emotionally good, which is where the problem comes in. I still have that psychological need for food to feel good. So, I can eat as much meat as I want and have found a few veggies that I can disguise so that I can get in my daily carbs. I cheat a little, I never gave up caffine, but I managed to still lose. The funny thing is that now when I cheat (as I did this past weekend) I eat blackberries, grapes, bananas and apples.
If anyone reading this (doubt it will happen) is doing something other than simply having surgery, please let me know! I feel like I'm out here alone and would really like to talk to someone about it. For that matter, if you've realized you have a food addiction or just want to talk to someone who has good and bad periods on this journey, hollar at me!!!
I keep a daily journal with my intake and calculators for my diet with a few extra details just to help me analyze my progress/failures that I made myself. I weigh daily but only count weekly totals. I do measurements weekly as well. It really helps to look at things and see what is going on.
Luck and love to all!
Oh! I have started participating in charity walks. I do Carolina Canines Walk for Those Who Can't and Brenner Children's Hospital has started a Walk to Fight Childhood Obesity-inagural walk was this past Saturday! Hope to add more walks this year!
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If anyone reading this (doubt it will happen) is doing something other than simply having surgery, please let me know! I feel like I'm out here alone and would really like to talk to someone about it. For that matter, if you've realized you have a food addiction or just want to talk to someone who has good and bad periods on this journey, hollar at me!!!
I keep a daily journal with my intake and calculators for my diet with a few extra details just to help me analyze my progress/failures that I made myself. I weigh daily but only count weekly totals. I do measurements weekly as well. It really helps to look at things and see what is going on.
Luck and love to all!
Oh! I have started participating in charity walks. I do Carolina Canines Walk for Those Who Can't and Brenner Children's Hospital has started a Walk to Fight Childhood Obesity-inagural walk was this past Saturday! Hope to add more walks this year!
4/24/2008
Apr 24, 2008
Okay I used to use this site 6 years ago before and a little after I had my surgery. I just can't remember how I logged in, so I had to do a new one. You can also find me as Samantha B from Winston-Salem NC surgery date 5/21/02.
LEt me start off saying that my surgery was a complete and total disaster. I got an infection (MRSA) and had open wounds into October '02. I had many other complications that I will go into if you ask me about them. I have had 2 surgeries since then to repair a hernia caused by the open incision from my bypass.
I fell into a deep depression after I had the surgery, I was bedridden for almost 4 months and went through all kinds of hell. I lost around 50 lbs from the surgery. I came on here and tried to talk to people in the chat rooms to tell them that there are other options and to warn them about what I went through. I was ridiculed and mocked. I felt like a failure, because everyone else did soooo great and here I was with all these problems and failing to lose weight. I figured that there was no hope and that I was supposed to be fat and miserable for the rest of my life.
Well, 2 failed hernia repairs later, things are finally going better. I was forced to quit smoking and lose 50 lbs by my doctor before they would operate. Now, I have an open hernia repair and muscle graft scheduled for 5/13/08. I will say that I am freaked about #1, the date (13th) and #2 the fact that it's another 'open' surgery. But I have complete faith in both of my doctors and the hospital that I am going to this time.
I started the Atkins Diet 11/6/07. As of today, I have lost 66 lbs! On my own, the surgery had nothing to do with it. I have actually lost more weight on my own than I did from the surgery.
I understand that a lot of people are desparate to have the surgery-they want to lose weight and nothing else has worked. I know the surgery has done wonders for many. But the surgery will NOT take away your desire or dependence on food for comfort. There are many dangers that go along with the surgery. Just become the most informed person possible before you make a decision.
I am not bashing anyone, I've let go of my anger and guilt from back then. I just want everyone to know that there IS hope, and life after bad times. I've developed a theory, I always wanted to be skinny. Now, I finally want to lose weight and am doing the things I NEVER EVER thought I could to get where I want to be.
I wish everyone the best and I am here for anyone going through a tough time or that wants to know some of the possible 'bad things' that can happen.
LEt me start off saying that my surgery was a complete and total disaster. I got an infection (MRSA) and had open wounds into October '02. I had many other complications that I will go into if you ask me about them. I have had 2 surgeries since then to repair a hernia caused by the open incision from my bypass.
I fell into a deep depression after I had the surgery, I was bedridden for almost 4 months and went through all kinds of hell. I lost around 50 lbs from the surgery. I came on here and tried to talk to people in the chat rooms to tell them that there are other options and to warn them about what I went through. I was ridiculed and mocked. I felt like a failure, because everyone else did soooo great and here I was with all these problems and failing to lose weight. I figured that there was no hope and that I was supposed to be fat and miserable for the rest of my life.
Well, 2 failed hernia repairs later, things are finally going better. I was forced to quit smoking and lose 50 lbs by my doctor before they would operate. Now, I have an open hernia repair and muscle graft scheduled for 5/13/08. I will say that I am freaked about #1, the date (13th) and #2 the fact that it's another 'open' surgery. But I have complete faith in both of my doctors and the hospital that I am going to this time.
I started the Atkins Diet 11/6/07. As of today, I have lost 66 lbs! On my own, the surgery had nothing to do with it. I have actually lost more weight on my own than I did from the surgery.
I understand that a lot of people are desparate to have the surgery-they want to lose weight and nothing else has worked. I know the surgery has done wonders for many. But the surgery will NOT take away your desire or dependence on food for comfort. There are many dangers that go along with the surgery. Just become the most informed person possible before you make a decision.
I am not bashing anyone, I've let go of my anger and guilt from back then. I just want everyone to know that there IS hope, and life after bad times. I've developed a theory, I always wanted to be skinny. Now, I finally want to lose weight and am doing the things I NEVER EVER thought I could to get where I want to be.
I wish everyone the best and I am here for anyone going through a tough time or that wants to know some of the possible 'bad things' that can happen.
