Marty McSkinnystein

I like to look for these connections too. Thanks for more perspective. It is best to eat in a calm frame of mind and just concentrate on enjoying the food and being mindful of "the rules." Best- yes, always possible- not necessarily. I do find myself wanting sugar free popsicles one after another at night during tv.-- (or doing that open fridge, close fridge thing). So even when it's fine calorie wise- it's still a habit born of wanting eat during certain times I always did in the past. I remember thinking how this one (thin) person I know ate so much almost constantly. She would eat only fruits and vegs. as a snack but it was so often that she seemed obsessed with food that I figured she had to have some kind of problem she was stuffing down.

I am surprised that I haven't heard anything negative and I've told everyone! We have over 100 staff members and so many asked me about what I've been doing. What excited me the most is when I say how great it's been and people ask specifics- Dr. info. etc. since I would love to pass this on!!

At the top of this page on the right of te search bar is a gear- that's what I hit first. Then you put in almost any question and youll find tons of answers. I can't relate specifically to your situation but I'm very happy I did this. For example you can put in "newly pregnant how long to wait for sleeve" and see what comes up. Also go to all the various sections about groups- such as "people in their 20's," "people from Texas" (where it says about what part of the country you're in) etc. Good luck!

I just bought that- looks like cooked "broken up" ground beef. I haven't decided how to use it yet. Maybe I'll put it with sauce, ricotta and melt cheese over it (or just parm.. The box shows it stuffed in a cooked pepper- but I'm not doing that. I actually had a mini Traders Joe's burger with cheese on half a toasted whole wheat bun...it was awesome.

Thanks Izuri that's helpful to know. My whole life I always got sick from multi's. I always thought my body produced too much of something- and trust me I experiment w/food, without it, times of day, etc.. I think it might be "E"-- I would get a headache and VERY nauseous. My PA approved the CVS children's chewable after reading all the ingredients and it seems to be the only one I can take. (plus I take Calcium, B12 and D)

You've reached underhunder!!! Yay!! (just spreading the new term.. )

That's because (and I have the book) much of it is not for our surgery. There are only a few books that are specific to us. But things are changing...

I'm watching Yummie Tummie on HSN right now. I remember the days of getting Bali control panties at Macy's. I tried Spanx years ago but maybe didn't get the right style. So for our needs, which I'm not sure are the same as most women- any advice? It's been a long time since I wanted to appear flatter- as I gave up the last few years. Now that I'm back to work soon I'd like some ideas of what's in the market now. I'm thinking moderate control-- don't like the ones that make your arms/shoulders hurt by pulling so much every time you have to go to the bathroom. Thanks!!

How about a double cheeseburger with cheese fries and a coke? (Followed by a 5 scoop sundae at Friendlys).

We have "onederland" for entering the 100's but I now have 96 to lose so I feel like it's also an accomplishment worthy of a term. Clever ideas?

Well, it was a dark rainy day, and we thought of things to say, Skinny minny, shrinky dinky and me couldn't find a term to define what will be. We thought and we thought all that warm rainy day of how to define being 100 pounds away. So some of us burned the midnight oil hoping our labor day plans would not spoil But suddenly Shrinkydinkme came up with a word that made us scream OH MY IT'S BEEN HEARD! And thus on that day Underhunder was born and shorn and worn with fun and glee And all of us cheered for underhunder, you and me!

And so, underhunder was born. It should be used like this though... "I have reached underhunder" vs. I am in underhunder (for which onederland is reserved). It sounds like a disease... "My underhunder is acting up today!" "Call the Dr. --Oy my underhunder!!" So we contact Webster's?

Yeah even though it was pretty hard because it was small and very toasted- could be. However, I'm starting to think onion... maybe I'll try a tums. I take my PPI in the morning but have yet to use any other thing like it during the day.

Duyiiiii! So I've had had an egg with cheese and a slice of whole wheat bread before and all was well. I can eat a lot of variety. Today, I decided to experiment. I made an egg mixed with some diced onion (pre-made- prob. too big chunks), pancetta (Italian meat teeny tiny chunks) and cheddar cheese. All very small amounts added to omelet. AND... a very tiny (1 ounce) toasted mini whole wheat bagel. I have been soooo uncomfortable for a couple hours now. The pain is on the left side..probably my stomach and in the middle between breast bone (which I remember from pre-surgery as a hiatal hernia that the Dr. said wasn't bad). So I know I need to isolate each thing but probably it's the quantity. However I haven't had real onion chunks yet so maybe that's it. I've not had anything like this since surgery. Can anyone relate? What do your "too much food" pains feel like? (GB is out)

Who knows we could be part of starting a new WLS term. Could you imagine the confusion of brand new people saying "What's the difference between underhunder and onederland?"

Thanks Kathy! Shrinky, LOVE underhunder!

I lost about 7 pounds before surgery and then around 7-8 each of my first 4 weeks. I think it just happens when you follow the rules. I relied on the high Protein ready to drink (delicious but expensive) shakes from Vitamin World like Oh Yeah (32 protein, 2 carbs), Pure Protein in a can (35 grams of pr.) and Premier Protein (found at Sam's, costco, BJ's) in the beginning making sure that I never went to bed without at least 60 grams of protein- basically 2 shakes. Also I am able to drink Water so that can make some frustrated but it also helps with loss-- I do try all the sugar free mixes in it for variety. It's such a balancing act with timing because of the waiting times with water before and after meals but not getting dehydrated, getting the protein and referring back to my manual from the Dr. helped- plus reading here daily. Oh and I am addicted to Edy's sugar free popsicles. Everyone's Dr. has different rules about what to eat and when so if you tell more about what you like and are allowed I can give you more examples. I really believe in variety. During my soft stage I ate that Shelly's Ricotta bake and refried Beans and cottage cheese, yogurt, cheese sticks, eggs w/ cheese, cream of wheat (started that at liquid). Ooh camomile and peppermint teas really helped me when I needed soothing..Please write back if you need anything else. Good luck!

I can relate to everything you said- including being a teacher (you're in that group here right?) and the bonky knee (haha funny term). I also can eat and love variety too. This week I also tried on all these clothes and was so happy going down from the 22/24's 2-3x's to tight 18/1x's. That was really fun. It's so nice to shrink. Kind of makes the whole loss of most of the stomach worth it!

What about a pasta salad? Throw together corkscrew pasta (rotini?) with cut up tomatoes, cucumbers and throw in a bottle of the McCormick spice salad supreme and a bottle of wishbone Italian. Or go to the supermarket and buy an already made whatever.

Lots of celebrities "admit" to the lapband because of the least stigma attached. Besides that I really like her, I really hope LIsa Lampanelli does well with her sleeve because we actually have someone in the media to watch change and hear the struggles as she's vocal. Can you imagine an awesome comedianne joking about our tiny portion sizes?! Since both she and her husband did it I think they'll be really successful. I wish she would post here. I friend of mine knows her through the entertainment business-- I should ask him to get her to pop in and say hi. Celebrities probably read but don't participate in message boards like the rest of us. She's probably laughing at this right now.

I had turkey chili last night- Trader Joe's brand- 7 weeks out I think the chewy/stringiness of the turkey was too much. I had to chew a million times (but delicious). Breakfast- Oy Yeah Cookies and cream shake (32 protein) Lunch- a hamburger patty w/ cheese on a half a whole wheat bun Dinner- ? Maybe some cold cooked salmon w/ wasabi mayo vitamins- check working on water- def. not enough today.. yet... (Good job with the Water Cool Breeze!)

Nice to meetcha! Good job!! My beginning stats are close to yours so I hope I can have as much success.

Go to The World According to Eggface and click on purees. I love/d her Ricotta Bake- it's a fave among all the WLS people--- I counted the moments until I could have it. I had a lot of cottage cheese, refried beans w/cheese and sour cream, those little cheese triangles- licked them, greek yogurt, ricotta cheese with tomato sauce, hummous...hmmmm.. Definitely do a search here on purees and you'll find tons.

Most people hold the weight the first week but I was like you. I lost 30 lbs. the first month and have stalled the last couple weeks. (Well lost like 3 or 4 lbs.)

I also felt trapped on the sofa playing games and watching t.v too tired to move after work-- and in 7 weeks I remember what it was like to live again. I actually ran up and down the steps a few times because I forgot something... SHOCKER! (You know the whole- I'll get it later or when I go up to bed) Do it-- not only will you not die-- you'll finally LIVE again!