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I had endoscopy a couple of weeks ago and felt like myself as soon as the anesthesia had completely worn off -- perhaps half an hour -- but didn't feel at all bad before. Went out to lunch with the friend who fetched me from the hospital. Throat was barely sore for a day or two -- similar to the feeling you get when a cold is coming on. I think I also had a slight bruised feeling with no visible sign at my lower lip or somewhere that the equipment pressed during the procedure??? I seem to recall taking a nap when I got home. All in all nothing worth discussing. It seems to me that if one thinks about it after waking, it's worse.

Transliteration is a puzzlement. I've only seen "sameach," but your version works just as well. I like your screen name. Oy, a zaftig, Jewish SAT essay question? Now I'm verklempt.

Oh, how I wish that was the case. I got referred to a NUT who was a complete nut CASE. Yup, that's why an RD is the reliable route. A NUT in its SHELL can be a bad thing.

That's the little teeter-totter stand-upon board in the "But WAIT!" commercial? It doesn't seem to do anything that a hula hoop and the twist can't and the latter is free.

You may want to look up the difference between a "nutritionist" and a "Registered Dietitian [RD]." Some of the former know their stuff, but there are no standards for using the title. That is, any imbecile can hang a "nutritionist" shingle and perhaps be dangerous in the process. I like to think that anyone working in a bariatrics practice is an RD.

@, curry sounds good there.

@ -- Cauliflower, one of my favorites, also likes to be roasted. Carrots and white turnips, too. If you roast a mixed up bunch of vegetables, you'll have a festive-looking dish on the table.

@@Inner Surfer Girl and @@Alex Brecher, Useful video aside, any self-respecting child will somehow break open a pomegranate (mothers come in handy for this) and put its eager little face right into the fruit to extract several bits at a time. ISG, the sweet-tart taste of the pulp is a good contrast in many whole-meal or side salad combinations. Even for an adult, Alex, where's the fun in buying a container of seeds? You must now choose your punishment, either a refresher bar mitzvah lesson or walking the plank. I no longer put my face in. A spoon does nicely.

Not all noodle kugels are created equal, but a bissel of a good one is one of the reasons to live. L'chaim! (@@LisaMergs, no doubt about yours here.)

If you do an online search for 'stress eating' or 'emotional eating,' you'll get countless links. Two things you might try: shrinkyourself.com (Book) THE BECK DIET SOLUTION, Judith Beck, PhD. She has a later book with a similar title that includes an actual food plan not geared toward WLS people; that's not the one I'm talking about. The first book is about eating to lose weight while dealing with emotions and making decisions. It's best to start from page 1 rather than hopping around. Do the exercises, including writing out the cards.

If your second adjustment does it for you, great. It can take more than two, though, so be aware of it and keep your expectations reasonable. There's no need to "starve" yourself to lose weight. Plan meals ahead and choose your foods wisely and you can be nicely fed. Most people and practices refer to "fills." At mine it's "adjustments," which makes more sense because of the occasional need to withdraw saline. Is it remotely possible that your surgery was at Columbia?

@@proudgrammy Kathy, you referred to Lisa and i referred to both of you, hence, the 111 and the 99. Two odd numbers, huh? You'll get your goal. You're that kind of woman. @@LisaMergs, it doesn't sound crazy at all. There are many aspects that anyone can relate to. Let's not forget the fun parts, either. I'm glad I never liked latkes to the point of refusing to eat them as a kid. (I found out several years ago when making a vegetable pie with a grated-potato crust that it's the texture of grated potato that's the turn-off.) I'd eat only the applesauce and sour cream, still a treat to me.

@@cbonet -- How is it hard not to compare people who have nothing to do with you? If you insist on comparing, maybe it will cheer you up to think that they'll hit a stall very soon. You went into this wanting to lose weight. That's exactly what you're doing. How bad is that? Often our first mistake is to "expect" because the unspoken word that precedes it is "unrealistically." We can want what we want, but what we get is what counts. You, Miz C, are getting countable, i.e., measurable results. Enjoy it. ******************* P.S. You rascal, sneaking in there a few minutes ahead of me. I came back in to reassure you that the big-girl pants will decrease in size as you go along.

You're asking a question that is beyond broad. Why not do your research so that you can ask specific questions. Even better, you'll know what your questions are.

"...whether I should have...?" "Should I have...?" Who wrote The Book of Should? You seem to be doing all the right things. Your body will work as it will. There should be magic and I should have a spacious apartment with a large terrace overlooking Central Park. Eighth floor. And the Dutchess County weekend house set on several acres overlooking the Hudson. You're doing well.

I don't know what a Jolly Joe is, but I know a hot tamale by the whites of her eyes. If you're going to call me "kind," be sure that you're smiling.

Not weird; try harder. @@AmyD102 spelled out your first answer. As to being uncomfortable, the good news is that you'll be knocked out for a little while; you won't feel a thing. It's most unlikely that the pre-op diet affects cycle. Emotions are more likely, so if you're atwitter about surgery, you may have a change. f so, It could be sooner or later, so just let it be. Topmost is the unlikelihood that your cycle will be thrown off. Stiff upper lip.

Play Doh latkes won't cut it with your friend? It sounds as though your friendship with this woman certainly will be tested. You can go out to dinner with her, but you'll be ordering what makes sense for you. Prepare yourself by checking the restaurant menus on line beforehand. When she notices your weight loss and change in meal choices, she'll grill you. If she ridicules or gets unpleasant, you can remind her of the comment on nothing wrong with being chunky. Agree by saying you'd never judge anyone's choice and also make it clear that you want something different for yourself, including health and ease of movement. She'll really get grumpy if you mention appearance. Or something like the above in your own words. Be prepared, though. She may be history after a while. It happens.

Stop that. You're a hot tamale at any weight. After a little while, you'll just keep getting hotter and one day will change your name to Tamalia.

Same to y'all. All i knew is "l'shana tovah." Live and learn. I am non-religious Jewish and treasure my heritage as a history and a culture. @@proudgrammy, 111 lbs and 99 lbs, respectively, of schmaltz gone?

As "they" say on the street, you're a grownass woman. You make the decisions for your body, your health, your appearance, your life. If your parents are obese, it's a factor in their reluctance. Not your problem. Since it's your parents, you probably don't want to tell them to flip off. You can give them your reasons in the few words and tell them that their love for you should make them happy for you because you're happy..

It's probably better this way.