LipstickLady

I was told to take bites that would fit in a teaspoon, put the utensil down and wait one minute between bites. I should consume no more than 1/2 to a 1 cup of food at a time, or 4-6 ounces. After 30 minutes, I should put the rest of my meal away or I will likely overeat. My reality is that I take my "normal sized bite" an cut it in half. I do put the fork down but I rarely wait an entire minute between bites because I am not that patient unless I am out to eat with friends and then I just do all the talking. I rarely take more than 15 minutes to eat because I can't hold much more than 1/2 a cup or 4 oz. This is my reality 14 months out and it's a good thing. It's weird and I'm still not used to it after 42 years of bad habits, but it is what it is and I feel great!

I could only eat 1/2 of a very soft scrambled egg 3 weeks out. I slimed and vomited like nobody's business, and still will from time to time at 14 months out. Buy a baby teaspoon, walk for a minute between bites and stop at 1/3 of an egg. If I eat too much then sip within an hour, it's a no doubter that I will slime and vomit. Even if it's a 1/2 teaspoon too much. Don't rely on sight, measure everything until your tummy is healed.

And that's what we all need to be. We (and I hate the all inclusive we) are all in this together.

A breeder and a very prickly one. Research African pygmy hedgehog. They aren't for kids, believe me.

The hog. The package.

It was posted right after my quotation mark usage so just thought you were referring to me Nope. Not even a little bit.

XXXOOO

I'm not "hiding" anything. No, I'm not embarrassed. No, it's not a "secret". I *DID* do this on my own. Yes, I had surgery, but no one weighed and measured my food, tracked my intake, ran my miles, danced my Zumba, lifted my weights, swam my miles, or did any of the other work I had to do to lose 110+ pounds last year. My surgery was a tool, a really super awesome tool that I will be forever grateful for, but I lost the weight, no one did it for me. Why have I not made my surgery public knowledge? Because it's none of anyone's business. I have so many more things about me that are *MUCH* more interesting than my surgery. I am a successful business owner with 300+ women on my team, I am a mom of two gifted teens who I am very proud of, I am a volunteer for a women's shelter, I am a martial arts training instructor, I have a pet hedgehog who is as cranky as they come, I can move both of my eyes independently of the other, I can sing songs in sign language, I hate getting dirty but I have a new love for doing mud runs, I am white Water certified in kayaking, I can do the splits in all three directions, I've been married to the same man for 20 years and haven't attempted murder yet, I have a wicked sense of humor and can insult you five ways to Sunday and you'll thank me for it without even realizing it. I have no desire to explain (to people who really aren't truly interested) what a sleeve is, how it works, why they really don't know someone whose mother's best friend's cousin's neighbor's brother's wife's dentist died from this surgery/gained back all their weight/was malnourished/has seizures/never lost a pound/etc, nor do I care to explain my portion size, justify why I eat what I eat, answer the question "are you allowed to eat that" every time I put something in my mouth... I don't talk about my pooping habits with the general public or my menstrual cycle, my gall bladder attack, why I used to pee when I sneezed, my IUD, my sore boobs during PMS, etc. I don't talk about the size of my hubby's package, how often we do the do, where we conceived our children, what we fight about when we fight, how much money I make, how much money he makes, my IQ, what brand of handbag I carry most often, or how much I spend on shoes annually, either. Any other questions?

I am not a newbie I am not an Omar lover I am not a Susan basher/supporter And you can giggle all you like. You're proving my point Goodness. Please show me where I said you were anything. I don't think I've addressed you at all. Your "" actually made sense, so no, my dear, wasn't you.

Is it "wrong" of "me" to "giggle" when I see "quotation mark" used "incorrectly"? Unless she "really" meant it "that" way. Hmmmm.... Brings an entirely "new" "twist to the "story".

Fourteen months out and I still get that feeling. I'm used to it and I appreciate it. Keeps me honest. I avoid it because it means I've eaten a few bites too many and it's uncomfortable. 1/3 - 1/2 cup at your stage is quite a bit. I could only eat a few tablespoons max at your stage. Try 1/4 cup,

Please show me where I've slandered anyone. You consider using profanity and name calling mature? Interesting. And I'm the one who mentioned grammar, not Susan.

I'll call malarkey on this. Living proof right here.

I have a very active social life and had some of the same concerns because I did not (and have not) broadcast my surgery. You'll be shocked at how little people notice the amount you eat or drink. I see no reason to tell untruths. Just say you really aren't hungry or are are working with a nutritionist regarding your diet. As for the drink, you are a grown woman. If you don't want a glass of wine, simply smile and say no thank you. If anyone asks, just tell them you aren't up to having any and change the subject. Fourteen months out and I've never had an issue.

So, because Dr. Illan is a great surgeon, that excuses Omar's behavior? Please, explain this to me, help me understand your train of thought here? And, just a piece of advice, when arguing and disagreement takes place between intelligent adults, usually the person whose only argument is to continue to repeat "grow up, get a life" etc., is the one with the least ability to argue intelligently and the one whom is lacking in maturity. So, because Dr. Illan is a great surgeon, that excuses Omar's behavior? Please, explain this to me, help me understand your train of thought here? And, just a piece of advice, when arguing and disagreement takes place between intelligent adults, usually the person whose only argument is to continue to repeat "grow up, get a life" etc., is the one with the least ability to argue intelligently and the one whom is lacking in maturity. The bad grammar and use of profanity, however...

I thought you weren't responding again. Huh.

I'm waiting for a sing songy "Nah-nee nah-nee boo-boo - stick your head in doo-doo." Any minute now, I'm sure.

Is this Whitney again? Anyone know?

How hideous of her to "help out" in such a way. I hope the affected party has the grounds to sue the pants off her and follows through. This has gone WAY too far and I hope @Alex_Brecher is able to use some of the posts here to assist the affected parties.

It didn't make a bit of sense to me either. I'm curious...

I've seen several posts like yours. I won't say it's ok but I will say that you are stronger than this. I know it's hard and I know you want to taste real food, but your time will come. Stick to your plan, protect your new tummy and be careful. I'd hate for you to damage your staple line with something you shouldn't have. Your long term health depends on YOU doing what you are supposed to do.

Then I'd bet you knew the answer before you asked.

We can't tell you what to do, only your doctor can. I wasn't allowed solids until 6 weeks but couldn't tolerate them until 8 weeks. What does your post-op plan tell you to do?

My stomach was super talkative for the first two months or so. My family was fascinated. No big deal.

Fourteen months out here. Some days I can eat a cup of non-Protein in a sitting, OR 3oz of protein, OR 2oz protein and a few nibbles of something else. Other days I can only eat 2oz of protein OR 1/2 cup of something else in a sitting. My capacity ranges from day to day with really no rhyme or reason. It's a lot less than I anticipated and when I feel like I'm starving, it can be frustrating on those smaller capacity days. The frustration passes quickly when the size sixes button easily.