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Vegasfatgirl11
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I think having a hysterectomy is tied in with our thoughts of how we see ourselves as women. After mine, I felt no less a woman, but much freer & lighter. I'm glad you feel much better about it now. How nice that you had that lovely interaction with the nurse
I think yes and no. I never wanted children, they were never in my plan and after all the fights I've had with my uterus I was more than ready..... but not ready.... I was most concerned of not keeping my ovaries and having to do HRT. Having been on hormones in the past and seeing what they did to me not only physically (hair falling out, heavy acne, etc) but mentally (severe mood swings and suicidal thoughts) - I just couldn't handle the thought of having to battle it again.
But it's all about recovery now and moving forward.....
alligatorob
Respected Member
Hey Vegas, sorry you are struggling a bit with the aftermath of surgery, but I do think you are sounding a lot more positive than when you first started here. You will recover from the effects of the surgery, you are well on your way now. Keep on posting and working on things, it will be good to see you getting happier!
Vegasfatgirl11
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I think its safe to say that I do not want to go back to work tomorrow after being off for the last 3 weeks. For my first day back I will have a meeting with Corp to discuss some staff issues that came to light while I was out... and then I have to go to court in the afternoon for a case against one of our tenants. I am very unsettled about some of the things that happened while I was away and one of my departments completely imploded in the last 2 days and its affecting all departments. But, I can almost promise that as soon as I am in the office that everything will instantly calm down. It's a gift....
Just two months left in the year and I feel as though I have accomplished nothing this year. But in that same notion, I have two months to try to make a headway on at least one of my goals.
I made a decision that I am not going to drink alone anymore and only drink socially - which will be not often at all. At this moment I have no OH in the house and plan to keep in that way. I also am going to do my absolute best to not order food during the week. And Lunch meal prep on Sunday's and Wednesdays.
I have 23 days until my next post-op and I plan to be walking a 5K distance by that time. That is 7 laps around the community I live in. I also will do some very light upper body work outs a couple times a week and see what kind of lower body bw exercises I can tolerate without over doing it.
The schedule looks something like this:
Week 1 11/1 to 11/7: Walk 2 laps/day
Week 2 11/8-11/14: Walk 3 laps/day Su-W, 4 Laps/day the rest of the week
Week 3 11/15-1121: Walk 4 laps/day Su-W, 6 laps/day rest of the week
Week 4 11/22-11/28: Walk 6 laps/day Su-W, 7 laps/day rest of the week
-->Post Op is 11/24 and I should be fully released to exercise like normal
Week 5 11/29-12/5: Repeat week 4 - add short jog intervals
T/TH: Light Upper Body Work
Sa: Light Lower Body Work
Then in December I will re-evaluate and likely move more toward running and lifting a little heavier. I would like to tentively run a 5K on 12/31 - but I don't want to jump the gun. I have to remind myself that I had major surgery and it can take up to 6 months to get back to normal.
I would like to also be under 200# so that I can say that I accomplished something this year. But that could be a little far fetched. All my body has done in the last 3 years is gain gain gain, no matter my efforts, so I am not going to hold my breath. I am going to make an appointment for a physical as well, it likely wont be until after the first of the year, but I need to take that step and see the bloodwork and what needs to improve.
My biggest obstacle is.... you guessed it ME. I have to get out of my own way, trust the process, and keep moving forward NO MATTER WHAT happens. It seems like I will be really consistent for up to 3 weeks and then something happens to totally derail my efforts mentally and I lose focus and my give it a shit....and I end up right back where I was. Usually its work related, but I can tell you after this time off, I've really seen how much I let my career rule my life and I see walking in tomorrow with a different attitude and outlook.
I am feeling okay today - for sure having some different pains, but nothing I wasn't warned of. I am tired still, but I have been trying not to nap during the day so that I can get used to being up and moving around. Next week will be challenging, but I am here for it.
I am very thankful for this forum and all of you wonderful people. The support is so appreciated.
Just two months left in the year and I feel as though I have accomplished nothing this year. But in that same notion, I have two months to try to make a headway on at least one of my goals.
I made a decision that I am not going to drink alone anymore and only drink socially - which will be not often at all. At this moment I have no OH in the house and plan to keep in that way. I also am going to do my absolute best to not order food during the week. And Lunch meal prep on Sunday's and Wednesdays.
I have 23 days until my next post-op and I plan to be walking a 5K distance by that time. That is 7 laps around the community I live in. I also will do some very light upper body work outs a couple times a week and see what kind of lower body bw exercises I can tolerate without over doing it.
The schedule looks something like this:
Week 1 11/1 to 11/7: Walk 2 laps/day
Week 2 11/8-11/14: Walk 3 laps/day Su-W, 4 Laps/day the rest of the week
Week 3 11/15-1121: Walk 4 laps/day Su-W, 6 laps/day rest of the week
Week 4 11/22-11/28: Walk 6 laps/day Su-W, 7 laps/day rest of the week
-->Post Op is 11/24 and I should be fully released to exercise like normal
Week 5 11/29-12/5: Repeat week 4 - add short jog intervals
T/TH: Light Upper Body Work
Sa: Light Lower Body Work
Then in December I will re-evaluate and likely move more toward running and lifting a little heavier. I would like to tentively run a 5K on 12/31 - but I don't want to jump the gun. I have to remind myself that I had major surgery and it can take up to 6 months to get back to normal.
I would like to also be under 200# so that I can say that I accomplished something this year. But that could be a little far fetched. All my body has done in the last 3 years is gain gain gain, no matter my efforts, so I am not going to hold my breath. I am going to make an appointment for a physical as well, it likely wont be until after the first of the year, but I need to take that step and see the bloodwork and what needs to improve.
My biggest obstacle is.... you guessed it ME. I have to get out of my own way, trust the process, and keep moving forward NO MATTER WHAT happens. It seems like I will be really consistent for up to 3 weeks and then something happens to totally derail my efforts mentally and I lose focus and my give it a shit....and I end up right back where I was. Usually its work related, but I can tell you after this time off, I've really seen how much I let my career rule my life and I see walking in tomorrow with a different attitude and outlook.
I am feeling okay today - for sure having some different pains, but nothing I wasn't warned of. I am tired still, but I have been trying not to nap during the day so that I can get used to being up and moving around. Next week will be challenging, but I am here for it.
I am very thankful for this forum and all of you wonderful people. The support is so appreciated.
Vegasfatgirl11
New member
I would say that it is - I don't eat sweets but do consume a fair amount of OH - many times just a double or triple of tequila to sip or a very big glass of wine. I'm not much for mixers - I think that's because I know how many calories are typically in them so I go straight for it. But since the surgery I haven't had as much and don't necessarily miss it. November is going to be great! I feel it in these old bones of mine....
Vegasfatgirl11
New member
Thanks Cate - I am not going to put too much pressure on myself either if I don't get all my laps in. This is def a marathon and not a sprint.
I've been off work for 3 weeks and I feel ready to go back. I will be tired and sore, but I need to get back before all my staff quits or kills each other.
Vegasfatgirl11
New member
Okay - so I fell down this afternoon while walking Angus. There's a little hill that he likes to go sniff around and do his biz on and it was very muddy from the sprinklers..... and well you guessed it I slipped in the mud landing on my left cheek and I attempted to catch myself with my left arm. Angus is the sweetest little man, he was of course close by but came over and stuck his nose in my face like "Mom, you okay?!" Just wish he could have helped me up!!
We went inside and I laid down and evaluated how I was feeling and if I had more pain than usual. And yes I did, but wasn't too too bad. I took some Ibuprofen and relaxed for a bit.
I later ran out to put some gas in the car and run a quick errand and told myself I would get my laps in when I got home. I took Angus with me - and we did one solid lap. Felt good, but didn't want to push after my little tumble.
That being said I'm off to bed. Tomorrow is going to be a big day.
xoxoxo
VFG
We went inside and I laid down and evaluated how I was feeling and if I had more pain than usual. And yes I did, but wasn't too too bad. I took some Ibuprofen and relaxed for a bit.
I later ran out to put some gas in the car and run a quick errand and told myself I would get my laps in when I got home. I took Angus with me - and we did one solid lap. Felt good, but didn't want to push after my little tumble.
That being said I'm off to bed. Tomorrow is going to be a big day.
xoxoxo
VFG
alligatorob
Respected Member
Hey Vegas, hope you are doing well and the effects of the fall have passed. Check in with us and let us know.
Vegasfatgirl11
New member
Hey guys!!!
I know, I know its been TOOOOO long.
My health took a huge dive right before Thanksgiving and I am finally getting back to normal. I ended up with an infection that landed me in the ER on two separate occasions. I was on antibiotics till just before the New Year. A stitch was found internally that was causing the issue and since its been removed and a third round of antibiotics I am pretty much good to go. I have an appointment next Monday for a final check up.
The good news is - because of ALLLL the antibiotics, I've pretty much kicked my casual drinking to the curb and have noticed that my stomach doesn't appear to be as full looking and my clothes are a little loose. The scale hasn't moved, but as we know I am more worried about the aesthetic than a number.
I just started walking again just before the new year. I'm getting 2-4 miles in a day. I also challenged myself to do 100 squats and 100 pushups a day (25 reps per set throughout the day). Somedays I get it all in others I get at least half in. Not beating myself up for it - just getting it in. I did jog a little bit yesterday morning which felt pretty good, but I am sore today.
My RA has been up and down too dealing with the infection and some days I wake up really stiff and swollen - this morning was one of them. I didn't walk this morning, but I did walk at work around 11 and did a 1.5 miles. I will walk again this evening, another 1.5 miles or more.
I have been spending time with my male neighbor friend as well. We have been walking together at night and have a challenge going on our i-watches. Keeps us honest and I am SUPER competitive - so it pushes me when I see his points are higher than mine.
Just kinda clicking along. This is my last year being fat - I decided that. And I just feel like currently I am in a good place physically and mentally to do so.
Hope you all are doing well and had a great new year!
XOXO
VFG
I know, I know its been TOOOOO long.
My health took a huge dive right before Thanksgiving and I am finally getting back to normal. I ended up with an infection that landed me in the ER on two separate occasions. I was on antibiotics till just before the New Year. A stitch was found internally that was causing the issue and since its been removed and a third round of antibiotics I am pretty much good to go. I have an appointment next Monday for a final check up.
The good news is - because of ALLLL the antibiotics, I've pretty much kicked my casual drinking to the curb and have noticed that my stomach doesn't appear to be as full looking and my clothes are a little loose. The scale hasn't moved, but as we know I am more worried about the aesthetic than a number.
I just started walking again just before the new year. I'm getting 2-4 miles in a day. I also challenged myself to do 100 squats and 100 pushups a day (25 reps per set throughout the day). Somedays I get it all in others I get at least half in. Not beating myself up for it - just getting it in. I did jog a little bit yesterday morning which felt pretty good, but I am sore today.
My RA has been up and down too dealing with the infection and some days I wake up really stiff and swollen - this morning was one of them. I didn't walk this morning, but I did walk at work around 11 and did a 1.5 miles. I will walk again this evening, another 1.5 miles or more.
I have been spending time with my male neighbor friend as well. We have been walking together at night and have a challenge going on our i-watches. Keeps us honest and I am SUPER competitive - so it pushes me when I see his points are higher than mine.
Just kinda clicking along. This is my last year being fat - I decided that. And I just feel like currently I am in a good place physically and mentally to do so.
Hope you all are doing well and had a great new year!
XOXO
VFG
Cate
Long term member
Hi, Vegas. Thanks for checking in & letting us know how you're going
Life sounds pretty good for you. Happy New year to you, too!
alligatorob
Respected Member
Hey Vegas, great to hear from you, and it sounds like you really are doing well!
Your exercise sounds really good, I am particularly impressed with the 100 pushups, I could not do that! Its possible the infection has you retaining water, that may be the reason the scale is slow to drop, feeling less belly and looser clothes is a good sign. Probably better than the scale, short term anyway!
Are you trying to diet? If so what are you doing?
Your exercise sounds really good, I am particularly impressed with the 100 pushups, I could not do that! Its possible the infection has you retaining water, that may be the reason the scale is slow to drop, feeling less belly and looser clothes is a good sign. Probably better than the scale, short term anyway!
Are you trying to diet? If so what are you doing?
Doesn't get much better than that! I am looking forward to following your progress girl!