Roll Call9/27

[Outback Jess]

I have a friend, here on the boards, who knows a gal at work who just had cosmetic surgery to have "weight removed" from her body. My friend is a bit bummed because she has worked so hard to loose the same amount that the other gal lost in a day's trip to the OR.

Who wins? How does that impact you? It reminds me that I get so much more from my journey than just weightloss and a thinner body. I get self-respect and character. I have established self control which I desperately needed in my life. Food is not in control I am. Tiredness and laziness are not in control, I am. Consistency, longevity and patience will lead you to where you want to go. Being diligent through thick and thin, ups, downs, and stalls. If this works for your body and you actually start to make great strides and can't believe it! Don't throw it AWAY over something silly.

I don't think anyone can truly get away from behavior modification and transformation. That takes time and patiences. This way of eating and way of life, well it gives back alot! Invest in yourself, invest time, control, go for it, YOU WIN IN THE END IF YOU CHANGE.

[LessofLisa]

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I have two people on my street that had this done..Gastric..I think..anyway one is female the other male..The female has alot of excess skin...but the male..he exercised daily..boxing..so forth. He looks great. But sometimes I think it's just the easy way out...but....sometimes it's legit. Mixed feelings on this!

[hrgillespie]

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I am proud of myself for making the progress I have made and for learning how to make it last. I know people who have had surgery done and made it work for them and I know people (my closest friend actually) who had it done and learned very quickly how to cheat her way through and remain very large despite the surgery. I think it all depends on the person. Just like I think weight loss and failure or success depends on the person. I am proud of anyone who takes on anyway of eating and makes it work for them and is successful doing it. I have friendss and family who have been extremely successful with weight watchers, South beach ect............. and because they have been successful at it they want and encourage everyone to try it as well. I truely believe that the Atkins WOL is the only WOL for me! But I also want to be careful not to decide that it is the only WOL for everyone ............. do I think it would work for everyone if they applied themselves and whole heartedly did it YES!!!!!! But I am cautious of being judgemental or critical of other weight management programs because for some they are the answer ........... And far be it for me to knock anyone one down for successfully getting their weight off and being successful at keeping it off. I personnally will continue my Atkins WOE for life because I know for me it is the answer and I am proud to say despite caution and critics that it is my ONLY way!!!!!!!!!! SO I guess all that is meant to say when I hear someone has had surgery or done something for a quick loss scheme it doesn't impact me one way or another except to know we are all different and thank goodness I have found my answer here and with all of you!!!!!!!

Have a beautiful Atkinds Day!!!!!!!!

[SandyL2002]

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Hi Everyone.. I know it seems like the Surgeries are an easy way out..but I know someone who died from having the surgery. I know when they eat too much they vomit. I just want to learn to eat to live not live to eat.

I am heading to my water aerobics class this morning and then going to the grocery store. I have some recipes I want to try. Trying to make my food yummy..

I was thinking this morning while I ate Bacon and Eggs for breakfast...man what a rough food program...lol

[Evermind]

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I know that gastric bypass wouldn't be for me. It seems to work for many other people, and it doesn't appear to change lives for some.

I do know that if I can afford it, I will SO be having a tummy tuck, boobs lifted, and my eyes done by a plastic surgeon someday. After I've lost my weight, and after I've worked my muscles so that they are as firm as I can get them.

I'm still struggling with anxiety this week, and even though I know it will pass, it's getting old. I'm eating right, and I worked out yesterday. It's mostly mornings that get me, and I know from experience that getting to school and starting my day takes care of most of it. But it's annoying. Hormones! ICK! Thank goodness this doesn't happen EVERY month, or at least not for this long and this intensely! I'd be a wreck!

Today will be along day for me, as I have a class in the evening, so I'm packing a bunch of food for during the day, and I have other things prepared to take with me at 5:30. The last thing I want to have happen is to be suddenly hungry and have nothing acceptable to eat. (Thank God for Arby's, though. Many is the time I've stopped in for a couple of Regulars, ditched the bread, and satisfied my hunger quickly!)

Right now, this woe for me is about plugging along, steady steps, keeping my eyes focussed directly in front of me. There are days when I can look further out, and maybe have more of a lift in my step, but for now, this is comfortable, this is doable, and I'm successful.

And how fantastic is it that I'm having a lousy week filled with anxiety, and I have not even been remotely tempted to cheat?

[Outback Jess]

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the surgery was liposuction not gastic bypass which requires firm self control....Liposuction, immediate removal of some fat.

This journey has changed my character the most, and that's what I was pointing to.

[jitterbug134]

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Well, newbie posting here....Have you ever seen lipo performed on TV?
It looks brutal. Not for me. I know I can do this and I will be better
for it in the long run. I will work hard and see results.

[Sweet Strudel]

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Liposuction. As tempting as it looks I don't think I would ever go for it. You might lose fat "the easy quick way", but in no way does that change your eating habits...or your health. As a matter of fact it jeoprodizes your health in some cases, infections or as serious as death.

I think the FOR LIFE part of this eating plan is what is key. Most people get into weight loss programs saying that they are going to do it til a certain date or til they lose the weight. What so many don't understand is that it has to be a lifestyle change or you will just gain it all back. Thats what I love about Atkins. I'm a realist and I can realistically eat like this for life, I'm not deprived, not hungry and I get to eat so many yummy foods....oh and its such a sacrifice I make each day eating this way...NOT. I've never eaten so good or felt better or looked better!

Oh...BTW...Morning everyone!

Have a great day!

[partytrouble]

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morning yall! interesting topic, wish i had time to discuss! sorry have been so non-verbose lately, need to allow more time before work to actually respond to stuff here. but i enjoy reading and hearing how you all are just the same! have a great day!

[hrgillespie]

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Sandy it's funny that you wrote about eating your bacon this morning and thinking like you did because I was in almost the exact same position as I was reading and posting about surgeries or what not I was munching on my third slice of bacon and wondering why anyone would not at least try it!

Evermind I'm with you on the tummy tuck! As soon as I get where I want to be and stick to that weight for awhile I am so there! After having seven babies and being overweight for so long that skin is just not going anywhere ........ it's gross and I can't wait to get to a point where I can have it taken care of. I'm sorry your mornings are filled with anxiety this week! But glad you have a simple solution as far as getting on with your day helping thats wonderful! And like you sai it is awesome that you are making it through a yucky crappy week with no inklings to stray from your plan!!!!!!! You rock!!!!!

Jess I can not even imagine having Liposuction have you ever watched it on a medical show or something like that ......... Lordy I would rather excercise anyday!!!! I can't imagine the pain and bruising after such a proceedure. Your exactly right on with the change in character being the most important one! You always have such a good perspective on these things which is what makes you a wonderful mentor for all of us!

Jitterbug I have to agree I can't imagine how hard it is on ones body after Lipo it just looks so incredibly painful!

SS your so right about this being a LIFE long WOE and yes it is something I can live with forever too ........... heck Doms cheese Cake and MUP what more can a girl ask for???????

Partytrouble have a very good busy day!!!!!!!!!
Sheepie and Lisa hello to you both!

OK I better scoot for a few the babies wanting to be held and my arms are available!

[Evermind]

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Oh, liposuction.

About 20 or so years ago, a friend of mine had liposuction on her thighs. She went to the plastic surgeon, and he told her that she had to work out 5 days a week, both cardio and resistence training, for 8 months before he would do the surgery. The lipo, he said, was only going to be helpful if she had firmed and tightened the muscles in the area first. (She was already slender).

So, she worked out for 8 months, then had the surgery, and it was the icing on the cake she'd created at the gym, so to speak.

That made sense. What happens today is that you can go in and have anythign done without doing any preparatory work on your own. As Jess said, if you don't change your lifestyle, and your relationship with your body and with food and exercise, it's not really going to change anything.

[AlaskaGirl]

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Happy Thursday STAC'ers,

Interesting Topic this am. I was thinking we are a nation of Instant Gratification. I am almost sure if I could have ever afforded it I would have jumped on the band wagon, but the new me say's but what have I learned and what the heck would a blob look like if half of it was removed? Just a smaller blob I think! So NO THANK YOU to lipo.

This journey is a big part of my life. It is an adventure that will build my character, teach me important lessons, and help discover my self.

I want to learn from every ugly little speed bump, celebrate the smallest victory, and learn how to manage my self through this WOL.

And when I have reached my goal- not just the weight loss, but to truely be in charge of my life I may consider a tummy tuck. I am thinking I should live with the saggy skin as trophy to my success. I will decide when I get there.

Have a great day

Julie

[Mandilyn]

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Morning All.

In agreement with all of you. Lipo is such a waste. If you don't have the willpower to take it off, what is the point in spending all that money to probably get it back anyway. I don't think most people realize with all the weightloss surgeries, that even tho its a quick fix to a problem, you end up having to make the eating and exercising changes you could have made on your own. My mother-in-law had bariatric, and lost a very quick 100 lbs. But she ends up really sick if she eats anything off her diet. I have lost 65 pounds since my highest, and the only problem I have if I cheat is the guilt of cheating on myself. I am proud of myself, and know that I will live the lifestyle I want and will stay this way because of my own personal resolve. I have conquered so much of life that I lost by looking like crap and feeling miserable, and all it costs me is a 40 a month gym fee.

Have a great Day all.
Mandi

[mommagoose]

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hello I am here. This morning getting here was very hard. After I went to work yesterday afternoon, someone dropped off a tiny kitten. My husband heard it crying and found it wedged under the concrete steps behind our house. The kitty is probably 5 weeks old and misses its mom. She won't let me out of her sight. She is curled up on my shoulder as I type. I have named the all black kitty Mable, My husband calls her snowball. Our other two cats are not happy with the new boarder. Who could drop a tiny kitten off at a strangers house like that? Oh well she will be loved and pampered here.

Linda

[hopejoy]

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Hi everyone...
Well, I spent a year working for a cosmetic surgeon and the thing is... it should never be done for "wt loss" it is something you should do after you've lost everything you can and then the spots that just won't change, and they never will change with working out etc.... well, then the surgeon 'sculps' away those pockets of fat... anyways, it was a gross job and people had unrealistic expectations... and I probably would never do it myself... but tummy tuck, boob lift, eye lift... facial rejuvination... bring it on baby! If I have the money someday I would like to do those things too and there is nothing wrong with it. Certainly for best results you need to exersize and eat right because even though the fat is gone... you can still gain wt after so if you haven't learned to manage your wt is is just thowing money away! You can continue to gain...
no free lunches in this world...
liz