Flatulence

 

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Flatulence is the expulsion through the rectum of a mixture of gases that are byproducts of the digestion process of mammals and other animals. The medical term for the mixture of gases is flatus, informally known as a fart, or simply (in American English) gas. The gases are expelled from the rectum in a process colloquially referred to as "passing gas", "breaking wind" or "farting". Flatus is brought to the rectum by the same peristaltic process which causes feces to descend from the large intestine. The noises commonly associated with flatulence are caused by the vibration of the anal sphincter, and occasionally by the closed buttocks.

Is it just me?? I have noticed since being banded that I have WAY more gas now! I don't really burp anymore but I sure have the Toots alot. At work I have to take periodic walks or trips to the bathroom to prevent embarrassing moments. Is this common with anyone else? Is this TMI? Sorry, inquiring minds want to know!!!

Doctor's Checkup

 I went to my regular doctor last week for a check up and bloodwork. I hadn't seen her since being banded and she was quite surprised to see the changes in me. First off my B/P has been running low so she said I could start taking half my BP med and then go off it entirely if it stays in range. Today, I got the results of my labwork and it was great news.... Cholesterol 112(normal <160); Triglycerides 64(normal<150); HDL 39 (normal >45 a little off); LDL 60(normal <70) and my Hemaglobin A1C was 6.0 (measures my diabetes over the last 3 months). It has gone done from 6.5 woo hoo!! Non Diabetics range below 6.0. I am on my way baby to putting my Diabetes in remission and improving my overall health status!!

Great News...and it starts with a # 1 !!!

Today's weight 198.9!!!!!! I did it!!  I hit Onederland!!
weight loss this week 2.9
Total weight loss 44.1
I did it even on Thanksgiving week which was a huge surprise. I originally set my goal by Dec. 1st so I made it a little bit early, Yeah!!

On Gratitude

Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow. --Melody Beattie

Wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving! This year I have so many things to be grateful for especially my health and the opportunity I have to improve it each day since being banded. I am also grateful to all my new Band friends and the love and support I feel from you all!!

Helpful Holiday Hints

Today our Biggest Loser Coach at work sent out this email so I thought I would share it with you all...



Yikes…the big holiday hoohah begins…Be not afraid! You get to choose! And that is a beautiful thing! Starting today the office smorgasbords might be in full swing and the food overload will continue until buttons snap Sunday…remember you are not required to partake just because food is in front of you or because someone else wants an overeating buddy. Choose wisely and honor yourself! Some tips

eat a good breakfast with 15-20 grams of protein and 3-5 grams of fiber. If you start out satisfied you will be less likely to cave in to temptation.
keep healthy snacks on hand…celery or apple and peanut butter, 2% string cheese and fruit.
Steer clear of serving bowls….put a single serving on a plate and leave the area
take one spoonful servings of high calorie favorites….enjoy slowly
really look at your plate and think about the size of your stomach….if you load up a dinner size plate it will hold far more than your stomach comfortably will.as my dad used to say…don’t let your eyes overfill your stomach. Like in # 4 take one spoonful servings and savor the flavor…
MOVE! Start a new family tradition of a walk a day. Play movement video games. Stretch frequently through the day..cooking a huge meal is exhausting!
wear something snug and fabulous to remind you how hard you’ve been working! (just bring tennies for your walk)
Decide TODAY that you aren’t’ deprived because you are eating healthfully. Honestly, the deprivation comes from the bondage of overeating…I have never spoken to an overweight person who feels happy about the physical mess they are in.
Be grateful for the fact that you have made the decision to CHOOSE health! Armed with pride in yourself, good food choices and exercise you will sail through this week and feel better than ever! Truly enjoy each morsel and minute of the weekend!

Grazing like a Cow

I went to my friends house for a party last night. It was appetizers and gamenight and let me tell you I not only ate the roses...I ate the chips, spanokapita, little smokies, chili, and some divine cake pop thingies. I basically grazed like a freakin cow last night (head bowed in shame). What I realized besides the pound I was up this morning was I am not immuned to the mindless eating game as before band. It is still there folks and I now have discovered the "eating past your band" syndrome. Since it was over the coarse of several hours I didn't get that restriction feeling I normally get and I kept going. I can wallow in my shame today or I can learn from this situation. I choose to forgive myself and chalk it up to a learning experience. I can still go to parties, eat and have fun but I need to keep my head in the game to avoid overeating.

Weekly Weigh In

Today's Weight 201.8 down 1.7 pounds this week. I am hoping to hit onederland by Dec 1st. Happy Friday to you all.