Had coffee and a muffin this morning. My mind is switched to off. More later.
Later
My mind is switched back on. Dave called. We met for "coffee" at the cafeteria. I got an Odwalla drink - my first. Expennnnsivvve. But, good and 190 cal. no sugar added, all fruit and protein additive.
The weather is beautiful. There is a bit of a breeze. It was a nice walk. More later.
Later
Had lunch. Went to mariachi's. Had their beef burrito. And of course, chips. Delish but not good. I was thinking during lunch that it won't be much longer before I won't going out AT ALL. A big part of me wants to enjoy the things that I won't be having for a long time in the not too far future.
Later
Made another decision today. I have invited Tammy S. to be a reader of this blog. I think only Biene (of the five listed) is actually reading it this days but I think Tammy will be interested since she has lost a substantial amount of weight.
Talked with Ella W. today, at length, about her bi-pass experience. Also learned that Uli C. and Phil S. also had bi-pass. I knew they had lost substantial amounts of weight but did not know about the surgery. Interesting pattern developing. People seem to go for the bi-pass more than the lap band. I wonder why that is?
2 comments:
Hi there... thank you for sharing with me about your journey and decisions-in-process. Sorry I didn't comment before now but I didn't have time to read it until just now! Eeek! Life is a bit busy and nap time is my only time to read sometimes.
I actually do not know much at all about bariatric surgery, other than the way they used to do it was fairly risky. The lap band is supposed to be safer but I have not actually read the literature. The only caution I have other than safety is that some seem to regain the weight they lose. I have met some in Weight Watchers that had this happen, but I am not sure if they had the bypass or the lap band or what.
I never considered surgery because I felt there was a shot I could lose the old-fashioned way (new food lifestyle/exercise), but I do understand that there is reasonable evidence that it really does help a number of people.
I don't have any particular advice either way, as I feel that this is such an individual decision. One thing I do know - whether you choose surgery or not, the lifestyle will have to change in order to lose & keep it off, but I don't even know why I said that, since you know that too. And one more thing I know - I am happier with the NEW lifestyle and I am sure you will be too, no matter which route you take. It might be a hard road, but it is a good one, and treating your body well is very rewarding.
Dear Tammy,
Thanks so much for writing. It means a lot.
Bariatric surgery has changed a lot over the years and the reason I'm attracted to lap band surgery is because of the much lower health risks associated with it. Also, the weight loss is slower, much slower than bi-pass (which I'm not interested at all). There is also evidence that regaining weight is a much lower eventuality with the band than with bi-pass. Also, after years of failure and yo-yo dieting, and now being post-menopausal, I'm at the end of my determination rope. I like the idea that the lap band is used as a tool, not a solution to the problem. I still have a lot to learn but something else that I really appreciate about this path is that you don't just decide to do this one day and then a week later accomplish it. There are layers and layers of things I will be doing before I ever get to the surgery.
Thank you for coming along with me on this ride. I'm excited and looking forward to finally do it. I knkow it won't be easy but nothing good necessary IS.
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