Krimsonbutterflies

Moaning Myrtle is hilarious. I love them all.... Ariel the Pisces is still over talking me and doing what she wants, which annoys the Virgo in me. My grandson always looks at me crazy and says, "your stomach Nana!" Best wishes on your journey.

Truth, I'm feeling the same way. I never thought I would experience, Body Dysmorphia.

The chicken patties, I miss salads, soups, dinners packaged by Costco to go.

I was asked by a male friend when can he come and see me, my sarcastic response was: I'm social distancing per the order of the Governor. In other updates, I want to go walking in my neighborhood and get some fresh air, but I have pre-existing respiratory conditions and I don't want to chance it. I was really sick towards the end of last year and was off of work for 2 months due to respiratory problems. My stress levels are up and down, which I know compromises my health at times as well. Insomnia is real!!! I still have to be optimistic about everything and pray for the best, while socially distancing myself from the world.

I know that I need to chew even slower. Thank you.

Very informative and helpful options for us to try. I don't believe all hunger is in your head either. In the beginning of your individual journeys, I think its important to decipher what is going on with you. Also, eating less more frequently may help me for sure. I'm trying that theory for the next 2 days and increasing my protein intake.

I never liked edibles, I preferred to inhale and exhale. I also liked the sensation of smoking, oral fixation and etc., it comes down to preference. Edibles didn't allow me enough control of my high and it also felt different from the high I obtained from smoking. I have edibles that someone bought me for my birthday last year, I've been giving them away to my friends who do partake in edibles. If it takes 4 hours for you to experience the high from edibles, indulge before you are actually ready to feel the effects. It may take some planning, but you can make it work for you.

I'm extremely gassy and I'm not consuming vegetables until this upcoming week. My issue will be that cruciferous vegetables are my favorite, especially broccoli. I will have to find other vegetables to eat for awhile, until I'm further along the journey. Today makes 1 month post op for me, let's see how it goes.

I was just whining about my lack of energy today, I'm looking forward to this emergence of energy I've heard about post wls. I'm cleaning my room and working on a closet, it will probably take me until Tuesday to finish. Geesh, I haven't statred exercising yet and today is my one month surgiversary. Going to start the resistance bands and walking my neighborhood.

Yep, that one last bite isn't the same as before surgery. My mind was thinking, you are eating such a small amount of food, the one more bite isn't going to hurt. Oh does it hurt and terribly bad. My goal is to monitor what my full is, before I physically feel full. This is my immediate goal during April, learning "Ariel's " likes, dislikes, when she's had enough without hurting both of us, lol.

I ditto this comment. I don't want to eat a cold meal that was intended to be hot. 5 minutes between bites is a tad excessive and obvious as a secret sleever, in addition to my drastically reduced portions.

I know you look amazing with your weight loss already, any compliments or stares? Congratulations on your new routine, I'm going back to work around the 16th.

Praying for you and all of the other ppl in the world to be touched by blessed hands, kind hearts and healthy healing. This applies to the wls, Covid 19 and all other health matters. May each and everyone involved in the process, including the patient and medical staff be safe and protected. 🙌🏽🙏🏽🙇🏽‍♀️💜

I'm drinking water and ignoring this loud growling that "Ariel " is doing at 3:30 in the darn morning. Insomnia is real and on my nerves. I almost went to get some cheese, another Jello or something. I opted for Some water. I hope to be sleep soon.

Per my plan, I'm allowed cooked vegetables (not cruciferous vegetables) at week 5-6 (next Tuesday). Talk about excited and happy to have fresh foods again, even if I have to cook the vegetables softer than I prefer. I like a nice steamed vegetable, not boiled or mushy. My Bariatric Nutritionist recommended mushy / soft vegetables to start. I can also incorporate canned peaches in water next week as well, I'm dancing in my head. Oatmeal is also making s comeback, yes!!! Soups haven't been in rotation, but I'm going to add it back...Ground Turkey is on the list and I want it with the smooth refried beans and a little guacamole. I have menu ideas, but I don't know how to navigate this new stomach yet.