2lean2Bmean's journey.....

[kitebean]

Sending strength to you from across the Pacific.... Kia Kaha and quick recovery! xxc

[2lean2Bmean]

Originally Posted by MuscleMom

Morning Hope that headache went away!

Me? Im good. Hoping to have the full go ahead on Monday (it will be 8 weeks ). *crossing fingers* I honestly never thought I would make it this far w/o really working out. I did manage, so I will have to share some tips (the first several weeks went by quickly b/c I was either in too much pain, drugged up, or just not feeling well...not that I wanted to be any of those things, but helped the non gym time pass )

Do keep posting...we will miss you

hi MM....
wow...8 weeks !!!!....but you've made it through...that gives me hope and something to keep my eye on the prize...i'm told i shouldn't be in that much pain, cuz, i guess they are removing stuff instead of changing stuff like your proceedure...the doc just said i have to be real careful not to ruin her brilliant work, if i mess it up she'll come after me

Originally Posted by kitebean

Sending strength to you from across the Pacific.... Kia Kaha and quick recovery! xxc

thanks kitebean...i love all that...across the ocean strength your sending

well.....today i DID get to the gym, but had to take it a bit easy cuz i felt week for some reason....the headache is still lingering..dude !....i hope i feel better tomorrow, cuz i got a spin class waiting for me....the last one for a long time....gotta get it in...love that spin sweat !!!!

chat ya later....have a great day

[Buffycat3]

I've been thinking about you!
I know you are making the right choice in getting a hysterectomy.
I wish you a smooth operation, and a speedy recover!
I understand about surgery and wanting to workout asap....In time, ok? Don't rush it....It'll all be behind you in time and you will workout before you know.
Just concentrate on healing First!

Just think you can create so many new Yummies while you recover from surgery!
Or perfect the ones you have (like that's even possible...lol)

Take Care!

[pacificgrl]

spin sweat rocks! sometimes i'm not sure if it's bc i'm truly exerting myself to the fullest or bc the temp in the room has increased from the other spinners! stay hydrated! : )

[2lean2Bmean]

Originally Posted by Buffycat3

I've been thinking about you!
I know you are making the right choice in getting a hysterectomy.
I wish you a smooth operation, and a speedy recover!
I understand about surgery and wanting to workout asap....In time, ok? Don't rush it....It'll all be behind you in time and you will workout before you know.
Just concentrate on healing First!

Just think you can create so many new Yummies while you recover from surgery!
Or perfect the ones you have (like that's even possible...lol)

Take Care!

hey BC ....
thanks for your sweet words....i hope it WILL go by quick...and you're right....i DO plan on creating some new goodies AND expirementing with some that need further tinkering...i like finding good ones on the web and messing with them
keep ya posted...(parden the pun)

Originally Posted by pacificgrl

spin sweat rocks! sometimes i'm not sure if it's bc i'm truly exerting myself to the fullest or bc the temp in the room has increased from the other spinners! stay hydrated! : )

hi pacific girl
guess what?...i didn't get to go to spin class and it was gobnna be my last chance for a couple mos cuz of surgery...bummer !!!

BUT i did get to the gym today to get one last SWEAT in !!!!
i'll probably go tomorrow, but i think mon will be out of the question cuz i have to clean out my system...the ol' intestines have to be sqeeky clean
and i can't eat ANYTHING at all on monday..just gatorade and laxitives....sound fun ????!!!!

so...hope everyone has a great SUNDAY !!!!
oh..and i made whole wheat-granola-fruit & nut BISCOTTI today....yumm

[pacificgrl]

glad you go it in! i missed today's class by 10 minutes. i tend to hold my weight in my quads so i'm not sure spinning is the best form of training for my body type.

that's a rough food plan but you're just going to have to find the best flavor of gatorade out there. : ) my SO likes the blue one. i bet you'll be creative with gatorade frozen pops in crazy shapes! lol...

wishing you a smooth operation & speedy recovery.

[2lean2Bmean]

Originally Posted by pacificgrl

glad you go it in! i missed today's class by 10 minutes. i tend to hold my weight in my quads so i'm not sure spinning is the best form of training for my body type.

that's a rough food plan but you're just going to have to find the best flavor of gatorade out there. : ) my SO likes the blue one. i bet you'll be creative with gatorade frozen pops in crazy shapes! lol...

wishing you a smooth operation & speedy recovery.

hi pacificgrl...
i bet spinning is good for EVERY part of the body !....
that's funny you like the blue, cuz i've never bought it before but i bought BLUE

i got my last workout in today and it was great....

45 min weights...BI's, TRI's and shoulders
30min stat bike HIIT
25 min recumb bike steady #6

felt reeeeally great and sweat alot.....getting a little nervous about the NO workout thig, but i might be able to atleast go to the gym and walk the tredmill after about 3 weeks...we'll see

BUT i won't do anything untill the doc say OKAY.....

[pacificgrl]

blue FTW!

it will go by really quickly. muscles and mind love rest : ) i've read lifters who have said they lose very little muscle mass when they need to recover from injuries bc they stick to their diet 100%.

[MuscleMom]

Good luck! I will be thinking of you!

3 weeks will go by like a flash

[2lean2Bmean]

I'M HOME !!!!!...EVERYTHING WENT WELL

but, in quite a bit O pain at the moment....but it's allllll gooooood..i just can't believe i finally did it...no more cramps...no more TOM..no more all the ickey feelings i had...yippie !!!!..and the Dr. was able to keep both ovaries so i won't have to take hormones...another bonus

so....thanks for all you great wishes and energies sent, cuz i got 'em

now on to recovery mode...gonna take it reeeeeal slow for the next week...then maybe start walking short bits 3x's a day to keep up the metabolism...i'm gonna stick with the clean foods around 40-30-30...but lightn the cals quite a bit...i figured in fitday i'll only be burning about 1450-1500 cals a day...so we'll see

Originally Posted by pacificgrl

blue FTW!

it will go by really quickly. muscles and mind love rest : ) i've read lifters who have said they lose very little muscle mass when they need to recover from injuries bc they stick to their diet 100%.

hey pacific
at risk of sounding a bit outta the loop...what's FTW ?...and thanks for the info...i just hope my muscles don't atrophy (is that the correct term?)...but there's always muscle memory that kicks in once i start up again....

Originally Posted by MuscleMom

Good luck! I will be thinking of you!

3 weeks will go by like a flash

hi MM
thanks again..i definitly feel your good thoughts comin my way

[MuscleMom]

Soooooooo glad it went well! Thabks for checking in! Wishes for a speedy recovery *hugs*

[pacificgrl]

awesome news!!!!!!

FTW = "for the win"

[2lean2Bmean]

Originally Posted by pacificgrl

awesome news!!!!!!

FTW = "for the win"

thanks for the low-down on the FTW...now i'll have to figure out where to fit it in

Originally Posted by MuscleMom

Soooooooo glad it went well! Thabks for checking in! Wishes for a speedy recovery *hugs*

hi ya muscles...yup, i'm gonna try and catch-up on some journals

went to the doc this morn and everything is good...the seepage from my inscision is a good thing as apposed to fluid accumulating...blah blah blah...ick, ick, ick...anyway...all good so far

this morning started out with some yummy treats...
fresh razzzzberries
1/2 blueberry oatmeal almond muffin
pumpkin pound cake...made with almond flour
and..protein pumpkin chzcake
vanilla yogurt w/psyillium
AND...eggbeaters w/3 egg whites(not shown)

man that sounds like alot

[Buffycat3]

Hooray! I've been thinking about you.....so happy you got the 'good wishes' vibe I sent ya

I am so happy everything is going good for you!
Heal up good
Enjoy your yummy meals
and you will be back at it all in full-force in no time

[pacificgrl]

talk about a healthy breakfast to start the day. lovely! have you ever tried putting the berries into the chzcake for a swirl?

[2lean2Bmean]

Originally Posted by Buffycat3

Hooray! I've been thinking about you.....so happy you got the 'good wishes' vibe I sent ya

I am so happy everything is going good for you!
Heal up good
Enjoy your yummy meals
and you will be back at it all in full-force in no time

hi ya buffycat...thanks for checkin' up on me...need it...

Originally Posted by pacificgrl

talk about a healthy breakfast to start the day. lovely! have you ever tried putting the berries into the chzcake for a swirl?

hi pacificgrl
i haven't actually made the chzcake with the berries in it yet...berries are scarce around hear cuz out of season they are quite $$$, but i love to enjoy some with every bite when i can....i suppose i could try frozen, but i'm spoiled for fresh...

sorry guys i haven't been in for a few days...everything os OK, but i have just felt like CRAP !!!....i forgot to think about the fact that my whole abdomon area has been re-aranged...as-in my lower intestines have a new place to live....

in other words...my stomache feels all messed up
i'll bet some of it is due to NO excersize...lack of movement...gotta wait till the doc say OK

also it's very hard to look at the HUGE POOCH on my stomach (fluid around inscision)...feeling like a few good sweaty workouts would make me feel soooo much better....

geeeez...i miss my endorphans

.....would you like some cheese with that WHINE ????...it ain't all that bad, cuz it's all gonna be great soon...right?

have a gtreat week everybody

[pacificgrl]

nah, i'm with you - wait for the fresh berries to come around again. maybe cinnamon swirl instead.

aw! i'm sorry to hear you're uncomfortable but hang there. you've earned your right to whine for today. are you bound to your bed or can you walk around the house, etc? go to a nearby cafe with a great book if you can - it will probably really boost your spirits to be around other people.

feel better!

[pacificgrl]

bumpity bump for the best food photographer ever! hope you're feeling better today~

[2lean2Bmean]

Originally Posted by pacificgrl

bumpity bump for the best food photographer ever! hope you're feeling better today~

awwwwe...thanks pacific

sorry i haven't been around here much....it's kinda like i feel i haven't much to contribute...

it's sooooo weird NOT working out ....since last friday i was Dr. ordered to not be on my feet more that 2 hours....
i know i blew it the first week...i was acting like i didn't have any surgery...DUH !!!!!...anyways having just a little snaffooo in the healing process/progress, so it looks like i won't be working out too soon...hmmm we'll see.. going to Dr. again tomorrow....

sorry to sound like a DEBBIE DOWNER...it really is amazing how much my body misses the rush of a workout....i'll be patient...errrrgggg

hope everyone is well and fabulous !!!!!!

[MuscleMom]

Morning!

Glad to see you back for a brief pop in!

Hang in...it won't be long before you are back at it!!

Keep us posted on the Doc visit!

[kimm4]

Be patient girl you'll be back in no time!!

[pacificgrl]

dear debbie downer,

rest up and don't be so hard on yourself!

: )

hope your last check-in with the doc went well.