Getting Off Track Pre Op versus Post Op *OSV 2miles*

[angiebaby330]

Very proud of you!!!!! i think i am an all or nothing kinda person too! but im working on changing or getting control of that....you helped me see that in myself...i will do something 100% but when i fail i do that 100% as well....thanks for the insight. Very good video!

[vkhele]

Yeah I wish I wasn't the all or nothing kind of person. It's so hard to change that mentality and I try to remind myself daily that it's ok sometimes to give yourself a break and then just get back into the game. It's a struggle but hey, we all know our weight has been a struggle for so long, it's not going to change our habits over night. Thanks for watching!!

[YourWLBuddy]

un fortunately I'm a non-dumper too. You articulated exactly what is going on with me. My husband is here for 2 week leave from iraq and we have been eating out late at night. I've gained 2 pounds so far! I'm getting back on track this minute - not tomorrow or next week, etc. Like you, I'm just a few pounds from onderland. We can't quit now!

[vkhele]

Sometimes I really wish I did dump. That was one of the reasons I chose this type of surgery. Thankfully, I've had success without it. Good for you on getting back on track. Onederland is in reach, we both can do it!!!

[kimbie0914]

Your doing so great, 2 miles is so amazing, I cant even imagine running. Thank you for sharing, life happens, pre surger i would have behaved the same as you... what else can i eat before i start the diet again... how great that you went to the gym rather than the pantry or a resturant. Hope you have a great week.

[vkhele]

Pre Surgery there is no way I would have gone to the gym! It would probably have been weeks before I did that! Thank goodness for this surgery. It has really changed me. Not only physically, but, mentally for the better =) Thank you!!

[GasByPass]

We have to be less hard with ourselfs. Try to folow the "one day at a time .." and forgive yourself. You are doing great! Thanks for sharing.

[vkhele]

As time has gone by, I have been less hard on myself. I think it helps that I know now I can get back on track because I want to. Before it could take me weeks or months before I was willing to try again. I hope to one day have the mentality of taking things one day at a time.

[nanananabhappy]

You are so strong Vicky. I cant believe how good you look. You will meet your goal soon. Thank goodness that you havent dumped.

[vkhele]

Sometimes I wish I did dump. I try to be compliant and follow the rules but, knowing that I can't just have a little bite of something, I'm afraid I'll go overboard one day and eat too much since I know I won't dump. That's so scary to me!! I don't want to go back there

[clbroadway]

Thanks for this video. Everyone is confessing lately! Congrats on running 2 miles! That is amazing. I went running today for the first time in a long time. I can only run 1/2 mile before taking a walk break! Boy I need to get back to running more!

I totally get what you are saying about WLS consuming your thoughts all day. It's because we are on a mission, girl! :)

[vkhele]

Thanks Cheri! I watched as you did the C25K videos and was loving running. I only wished at that time that I could run. Now I'm actually doing it! I can't believe it myself =) When I think about being on a mission and that's why WLS consumes so much of my life, it's really true. On a mission...YES!

[nanananabhappy]

Thats scary Vicky. You can become complacent and just keep eating carbs. Yikes. I have eaten carbs and felt guilty too. I try to get back on the wagon and stop. Good luck. Take care.

[gastricRose]

glad you spoke about this ... I did a video answering this question and I think you did a better job thanks vickie love your videos...love ya...love rosemary

[vkhele]

I saw your video and loved it! Isn't it funny how our minds change after surgery and how we deal with it? After I ate all that food, I thought of working out and confessing by making a video...lol

[freshorangina]

I was the same way with the all or nothing thinking, and man could I put it away before. Now if I eat the wrong foods, I feel like CRAP, but you know what, I still eat them. So dumping, not so good. LOL Congrats on your running, that is awesome! I am thinking of maybe starting running after another 20 pounds or so.

[vkhele]

Girl, I never thought I would be able to run like this. I still have a hard time grasping it. I watch myself in the mirror and am in amazement. It's such a good feeling. When u start, I hope you love it!!

[katiejuly]

Thanks for sharing this! I've definitely had these moments of feeling off track but it's so much less bad than it used to be - when I probably would have eaten the whole pizza and the whole bowl of pasta :) Good for you for getting back on track so quickly!

[vkhele]

Isn't it crazy how we change? WLS has only been a positive so far. No more whole pizza's for us!!!

[BeanQueen67]

Your message reminded me that these things are going to happen. The take away I had is that now I just amp up excercise and take the responsibility where before this that wouldnt' happen. I am an all of nothing cheater a screw up would have toally derailed me. Aren't those times part of living life and being human? Your response has changed now. Congratulations. I am less than a week since my surgery and I am struggling and feeling so badly. I am hoping it gets easier. You look great.

[YourWLBuddy]

It does get better. It took me a full 6 weeks to recover and be able to eat protein and healthy vegs. Best wishes - hang in there.

[vkhele]

It will get better. Stay strong. This is a journey and sometimes it's harder than others.  But, in the long run, it will be all worth it!!

[samsrib]

WOW!!!!! 2 miles. That is incredible. Way to go.

[vkhele]

Thank you so much! I can't believe it myself..lol

[Teacherdude24]

Yeah, all of those white carbs break down and slide down easily. I ate 3 pieces of pizza one time. Pasta does not set well on my stomach and makes me full fast. I would have done the same thing before surgery as well. I also have that "all or nothing" thinking. Now though, it is easy to get back on track the next day or meal. Congrats for getting back on track! I like the fact that I don't dump because I can enjoy myself every now and then, but get back on track the next time and not feel sick.

[vkhele]

Sometimes I wish I did dump! At least for me there would be that safety net. With my "all or nothing" thinking, I have to keep my sugar count to a minimum or I feel like I'm cheating! So, I don't even get to enjoy a treat once in while for the feeling of overwhelming guilt. Argh!! Thanks for watching and commenting!!