My next step

[LovingLifeMore]

So now that i have done all the test they said that the next step is to take off excess skin. Now it is the search for a doctor. It is kind of scarry when i watched the video to do my research on it. But if it helps me to get up an walk again that is my next step. No one really thinks just walking is a gift. It is... I have always been so independent. Walking, standing, or even to go from sitting to standing. I miss those small things. The fact of just getting up and go to the bathroom without a fear of falling would be great. But my health is good it is just physical. I have at least 6 dics that is messed up and that is what is causing the nueropathy. So my main reason that i got the surgery is the main reason why my nueropathy is messed up. But with meds it is contained at least to a point i can handle. I can live with the numbness. I am a little slower because i have to watch how i set my foot down. But i am still doing better then what i was. I been doing a no no. I moved from rolling to walking with a cane. But it help me stable. My left leg still is a little weaker then the right. But hey i am up moving some. Always having to have the third leg is annoying but hey it is working. I want to keep it going. I will keep pushing myself to do my best. I dont want to be wheelchair bound forever. I know there will be days that walking will hurt but i will still try. I dont want to be wheelchair bound forever. My family believed that having the bypass is what caused my nueropathy. I dont believe that and if it did it is done and over with. All i can do is work as good as i can to get better. Today is another good day. Normal numbness. No pain yet. So i am doing good. I have been stuck for 6 months at the same weight so now i am trying to jump start my weight lost again. Any thoughts how to do so?

 

[JudyNY]

I love your determination! There is no shame to using the "3rd leg" and it will help you keep your balance and get stronger. Sending prayers your way that each day gets easier for you. As for jump starting you weight loss a few suggestions (disregard if already doing this):

1) Write every thing down that you eat or better yet, use an app on your phone. Concentrate on getting in your recommended protein, it's not only better for you but will keep you fuller. See where you are in your calorie count. Calories can be raised the further out you are (I'll provide a chart below). If you are too low in calories that actually can work against you as the body will protect itself. If you are too high, well you know the answer to that one.

2) A calorie is a calorie, right? Well maybe not. Better to eat cleaner, whole foods that empty calories. Try to make your own foods and rely on process foods less and less. Small changes are better than none.

3) Water intake. Most of us were given a minimum of 64 oz but if you can up that, do so.

4) Have you ever done chair exercises? There are lots of YouTube videos out there that will help you move even though walking is a challenge for you.

5) Keep your thoughts positive, focus on affirmations and inspiration. It really can make a difference

 

[missyinacage]

I 100% agree with Judy that the first step should be tracking your intake. It is the surest way to make sure you stay on track. That also involves weighing or measuring your food. Estimating intake and portion size does not work for those of us whos pouches are not less restrictive. I would also suggest meal planning, prep if you can. If you know what you are supposed to be eating for every meal/snack all day, you can put it in your tracker 1st thing. Then you know exactly where you're going to be for that day. Calories too high? Skip a snack or side. Protein too low? Change breakfast to eggs or a protein shake. Believe me, I KNOW it's a pain in the @$$, but for me that's the only way to stay on track.

 

[Mama Bella]

I love your determination! There is no shame to using the "3rd leg" and it will help you keep your balance and get stronger. Sending prayers your way that each day gets easier for you. As for jump starting you weight loss a few suggestions (disregard if already doing this):

1) Write every thing down that you eat or better yet, use an app on your phone. Concentrate on getting in your recommended protein, it's not only better for you but will keep you fuller. See where you are in your calorie count. Calories can be raised the further out you are (I'll provide a chart below). If you are too low in calories that actually can work against you as the body will protect itself. If you are too high, well you know the answer to that one.

2) A calorie is a calorie, right? Well maybe not. Better to eat cleaner, whole foods that empty calories. Try to make your own foods and rely on process foods less and less. Small changes are better than none.

3) Water intake. Most of us were given a minimum of 64 oz but if you can up that, do so.

4) Have you ever done chair exercises? There are lots of YouTube videos out there that will help you move even though walking is a challenge for you.

5) Keep your thoughts positive, focus on affirmations and inspiration. It really can make a difference

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Thank you for sharing this. Caterina

 

[LovingLifeMore]

I have always and still am very strict on myself. I still can't eat a full cup still. And i barely allow myself to eat carb filled stuff

 

[KarenWV]

I love your determination! There is no shame to using the "3rd leg" and it will help you keep your balance and get stronger. Sending prayers your way that each day gets easier for you. As for jump starting you weight loss a few suggestions (disregard if already doing this):

1) Write every thing down that you eat or better yet, use an app on your phone. Concentrate on getting in your recommended protein, it's not only better for you but will keep you fuller. See where you are in your calorie count. Calories can be raised the further out you are (I'll provide a chart below). If you are too low in calories that actually can work against you as the body will protect itself. If you are too high, well you know the answer to that one.

2) A calorie is a calorie, right? Well maybe not. Better to eat cleaner, whole foods that empty calories. Try to make your own foods and rely on process foods less and less. Small changes are better than none.

3) Water intake. Most of us were given a minimum of 64 oz but if you can up that, do so.

4) Have you ever done chair exercises? There are lots of YouTube videos out there that will help you move even though walking is a challenge for you.

5) Keep your thoughts positive, focus on affirmations and inspiration. It really can make a difference

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Thank you Judy for the suggestions & esp for the chart. I am trying to keep track of all of these helpful posts & charts to educate myself before surgery.