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I don't understand why people can be so mean about those of us who are "fluffy." I teach school at an alternative placement center (punative middle school where students go to school for 60 days as punishment for things like drugs, alcohol, knives, guns, threats, etc... some for doing stupid things like pulling fire alarms, etc.). I love my job with the kids.... if someone gets mad at me and calls me a "fat (whatever)," I don't even flinch. I reply... with "Oh, really? Tell me something that I don't already know." or... I prefer to think of myself as fluffy. Frequently, I'll say something about being fluffy or fat so they will think calling me names with regards to my weight won't hurt my feelings. (I mean, at 350 pounds don't you think they'd know that I'm fat?!) Anyway... I digress.... What really hurts is the comments made by my fellow teachers. One time a student called his art teacher by my name (hey, it happens... sometimes they call me "mom") and her reply to the student was, "Oh I couldn't be Mrs. W. I'd need two chairs to sit on!" The students were so enraged by her comment that when they came to my class the next period they told me what she had said and wanted me to fight her! :-) It put me on the spot, because I had to tell them that it was okay, that 2 wrongs didn't make a right, etc., etc., etc. The more I kept saying that we weren't going to talk about it anymore, the more they insisted that I tell the principal and the more upset I became-- not at being called fat, but because it angered them so much. I was so touched by these kids, who really don't have such a great homelife, who really don't care about anything or anyone, and they were so angry that some adult should say something like that about me. So... I started to cry (and one of the teenage girls came up to me and hugged me and said, "Oh, poor thing," in Spanish. I'm going to get my friends to beat up that "b". This made me laugh, but it took over a year for the kids to forget about this teacher. Then another one, who heard that I was dieting made a comment to her friend... "Oh, she'll never lose that weight." The moral of this story is that I haven't told many people at work. They just don't understand, or want to understand. To those people I just have to learn to accept them for what they are. They will have to deal with their own demons. Well... I've ranted enough. Back to my Serenity Prayer. 2BTHIN
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Banded on Thursday and cried yesterday
yukaputz replied to lapband4meNOW's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I mourned for a few days that I would never be able to gorge myself and feel "happy" again and damn I want this piece of plastic out. But I am trusting in the idea that I will find other things to make me happy. I cleaned up my garage this weekend. Made a pantry out there so that when the twins arrive we'll have a place for large bundles of pampers. Time heals most wounds. Emotional and Physical. Plus, I know, when I get to eat steak again, it won't be chop steak on a roll with cheese, but a savory filet mignon with green Beans on the side. (Yeah, I'm hungry right now) Anyway, what had me upset the most was that my alcoholic parents didn't call and still haven't called to find out how I'm doing. 10 days post op. Not a word. Screw'em. They were a major contributing factor to my weight issues. Now I got babies on the way. Due in July. I'm already working to be a better parent. -
Life is GREAT.... love being (almost) single
BayougirlMrsS posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
How ever said being single sucks.... obviously isn't having as much fun as i am. So i think in stead of writing updates, i think ill write my escapades here.... If you'll don't mind. Post 10/20/16: I don't care what anyone says... Dating is fun.... Date again last night and tonight.... Friday maybe open... so hit me up... hurry... it's going fast.. Saturday another date... This is how that went: Thursdays date went great... Tim (executive for Entergy) is a really nice guy. Had dinner at a great restaurant (by the way, my son is loving all the leftovers i bring home). Weekend was ok... i actually spent it with my soon to be ex. He as bought tickets to a concert and i had previously agreed to go.... then we went to Houston saturday and back home on sunday. Halloween week: Started on Thursday, had dinner with a girlfriend visiting from KY.... Then drinks with Brian (his oldest son and my oldest son are best friends). He and i always have a fun time. We ended that night at a "gentlemen's club" aka strip club... lol Get this, im sitting at the bar at the "club" and Brian is to my right and i look over and there is ??? can't say his name (his son and my youngest son are best friends, what are the odds)..... Friday ended up being a good night. Visited with some friends and planned out night out for Saturday. Saturday.... OMG.. my wonder woman costume didn't turn out the way i wanted, so i scrapped it. Went with a kinda steam punk thing. I got home at 4am.... hehe. Sunday was another day/night in the quarter. This was with Todd (golf pro).... he and i hit the quarter, drinks, and ended with dinner at GW Finns...(so good). This week: Wednesday night had a date with Daniel.... NOT good, he's was more out going when i meet him (maybe it was the alcohol) First he forgot to tell me he has to small kids. 5 & 8.. NOTTTT. The conversation was torture.. So it told him that i didn't think it would work... he agreed. Last night was with Tim again.... Went to Copeland's, nice dinner and drinks.... sat and talk for a longgggg time. Tonight, Im meeting with ??? for drinks. Saturday i have a date with Scott (NHR driver) so.... gentlemen... start your engines.... Stay tuned for future escapades..... hehehehe Chris -
Blowing It With Christmas Goodies
Oregondaisy replied to lapedtolive's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I will always be addicted to sweets. I just ordered a book called the Beck Diet Solution-Learn to eat and think like a thin person. I hope it helps me. It's supposed to have methods in there to teach us how to cope with all the foods we need to avoid. It's terrible to be like an alcoholic in a bar every time I leave the house. I am fine in the house because I don't keep junk around. When I leave the house, I have no willpower when I see sweets. I know that after the holidays, I can get back on track. I am trying really hard not to gain over this next week. Between Christmas, my friend's birthday, & new years, I have the capability to gain about 10 lbs in a week if I am not careful. It will take me a couple of months to lose what I can gain in a week. I will be exercising my brains out but I am sure I will end up gaining something, but I have to be strong and get it off as soon as possible. I hate the guilt I feel when I eat sweets. -
I did not have any prior concerns going into the surgery. Maybe that’s why I’m so frustrated with the way I feel?! I had BMI of 41 exercising regularly not drinking sodas or alcohol. Now, I feel like I should have tried harder to lose it with out this surgery.
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Hello...I was wondering if anyone ever took a cruise shortly after surgery and if so, how did u deal with not being able to eat much or drink alcohol? I am having surgery in 3 weeks then in November I'm going on a ten day cruise. I didn't know I was having surgery when I booked it and I got the unlimited drink package and the upgraded restaurant package lol... Now here I am like an idiot, I won't be able to enjoy any of it will I? It was first cruise too!!! Anyone ever had this issue? Will everyone around me eating and drinking drive me crazy? Will I be able to have one glass of wine per day or no? Thanks!
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Let's hear some normal poop stories
Frustr8 replied to modymatey's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
MO-Lee's Summit we have yet another thing in common. My grandmother Are Blanche Priest Week let was cut from the same bolt of cloth as Diantha, raised 11 of her 12 babies with infrequent help,from Grandpa Charlie an alcoholic farmer. She never grayed either but with the hardscabble existence she,led she should have been white haired or tore it all out. I liked her, a little rough to some but she had a lot,of love for me. She had oodles of grandbabies, maybe40-45 I never did total up how,many.My parents were 32 and almost 30 when i was born, my daddy was midway in Ada's children, so I have 1st cousins with children as Old or older than me. I was fearful you would take the darkness as me meaning there was a hole, void in your soul from your childhood sorrows and the sins commuted against you. OMG I thought you have lost your new friend already. I too have dark places to me, not quite the same but many facets similar, many blows to my spirit and yes scars that had to heal but, you know I have. Grandma Ada and my other Grandma Cora's spirit, not easy lives for either but they were strong women who survived and I will continue,surviving,also. Grandma Cora was the first woman voter registered in this county . When women received the vote, she told Grandpa Hugh, hitch up the horses , we are going to town , I want to register to vote. And she was the firstf in line on that important day. Before that time only women who could vote were in Wyoming . Glad Ohio and the remaining states saw the light. And I don't think I have missed a time since in was old enough. -
I don't smoke but I do drink alcohol. I have been enjoying myself too much over the holidays. It did not make me sick or anything but has stopped my weight loss cold. I guess this was what the warning about "drinking calories" was all about. I'm back on the wagon (well, maybe not totally lol).
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@@PorkChopExpress has made some really great points. I am only 11 days post-op but have realized already that I have been given a TOOL to loose the weight, a great tool, but that I have to conquer my behavioral, emotional, addictive and habitual issues that led me to being overweight. Post surgery so far I have been able to manage my physical hunger and body. But the mind plays some wicked games, and I have often thought about how food used to literally consume so much of my life. For example, Sundays during football season. I think I enjoyed the abundance of fatty Snacks and alcohol more than the games. It is mental. I realize now how much mental energy and thought I have always given food, eating and preparing to eat. I think it ran my life and my optimism and happiness came from food and the thoiughts of having it. I am now having to shift that energy elsewhere to be happy. I am very new to this, but I am using the way I feel (healthier already) and the thoughts of what I will soon be able to do when I weigh less as motivation for my happiness, something to replace food as my sole driver. You might think about a support group if you have similar issues. My surgeons office has one monthly and I plan on going. It is good that you are looking ahead and planning for what is to come. Good luck to you!!!
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Intestine Problems *warning Graphic Wording
Wheetsin replied to RhondaLynn's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Ok, let's talk poop. And let's not be shy. Please do explain the "yellow" color. And if it varies, include all variations you've noticed. Are you on any medications? Yellow diarrhea that just sort of comes out of nowhere is most often from an infection, but not always. And fever, lethargy, etc? (an answer of "no" doesn't necessarily mean anything). A lack of bile can also cause yellow diarrhea/poop. Do you have your gallbladder? (The gallbladder is just a "storage pump" - bile irregularities are generally more centric to the liver where the bile is produced). Generically, make sure you're getting hydration primarily from something with electrolytes such as Gatorade. Until you're doing better you might also want to avoid fatty foods, anything spicy, or with lots of caffeine, alcohol, etc. <- common sense, I know, but still good to keep in mind. -
I Could Kill At This Point , I Feel Posessed!
ShannonK replied to madintx's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
yes, yes it can! I feel a bit like an alcoholic in a steel cage placed in a bar!!! When that feeling happens, I drink water - take some deep breaths, and move on..... I know it gets better with time. -
to be honest, i didnt completly stick to the pre-op diet. i talked to several people who said that they cheated and it was ok. the doctors tell you its to shrink your liver, but the main purpose is to get you're stomach to shrink so you won't struggle as much on the post-op liquid stage. i stuck to the pre-op diet 90% of the time. I went out one night and had a bit too much alcohol, and i added some carrots and potato with my vegetables sometimes and had some low fat crackers a few times. My surgery went fine, I had no problems. As long as you stay away from fatty foods you should be fine :cursing: all the best!
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I'm happy you got your test results and your surgery date is secure, I was away for a few days for my husbands work, I had one bad food and alcohol day but right back on track the next day, I'm glad you stuck to your pre-op diet at your meeting, how are you doing today?
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I been having alcohol since 3 months. It's not an everyday thing. I was not advice not to drink. I do know alcohol hits me hard now after surgery but everything is small amount is good. If you read my fitness pal I got drink kept drinking & had half a bottle lmbo. Felt fine next day but wouldn't recommend to drink that much. Was celebrating how I made 6 months since WLS.
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The thought of eating fast food makes me sick.
Cazzy replied to WrenBird's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I totally agree Lee, losing the amount of weight we did required a massive amount of self denial and re-adjustment to eating. I do understand that fast food has become such an issue that its almost up there addiction wise to drugs/alcohol/cigs etc. I am in maintenance mode so i do allow myself the odd moment of home cooked treats like a fruit cake, or home baked oat Cookies but i control the calories and the ingredients, it is mainly made only with wholewheat flour, there is no fat added or extra sugar so i dont feel food like this is addictive or harmful, i make any recipe i cook as healthy as possible, it seems to work for me and taste much better than anything i can buy in the shops. -
You do not need to unfill to fly, in fact according to my Dr air in the band will swell and cause problems whilst saline won't.So in other words it is better when flying to have Fluid in than for it to be empty. I have flown many times since being banded and have never had an issue. Many of those flights were long haul Australia - Africa. If you are concerned then request a special diet in advance. I ate the plane food and surprisingly didn't have any issues. Keep hydrated, stay away from the alcohol and you should be fine. And if you do feel slightly tight whilst in the air it should resolve when you land. I would advise against unfilling for any reason other than being too tight. It is way too hard to get back to the green zone afterwards and you may find that you regret it.
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A helpful tip I learned in the hospital, the smell of rubbing alcohol helps nausea. Keep a bottle near where you are sitting and if a wave of nausea hits you just take a whiff. Odd but it truly helped me when the nausea meds didn't get rid of it. Also the pain meds can really cause nausea
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OK, not trying to be mean, but there actually are stupid questions lol
WLSResources/ClothingExch replied to anniebanana's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
What's wrong with that? Everyone knows that a lapband is a strip of bacon. Raw bacon. The alcohol preserves it. They want to hear only what they want to hear. When they don't, they edit "affirm my decision..." to "a firm decision..." and proceed with smugness. They're all on their own. -
Michelle, I spoke to Dr Meguid about drinking...He said beer has carbination and may cause problems. He told me to try it if I wanted by drinking one and if I tolerate it then I can drink it in moderation of course. AS far as liquor goes its not so much that you can't have it it just turns to sugar in your system rapidly and works against your weight loss. We shouldn't get drunk any faster cause the alcohol doesn't get into our blood stream until it passes out of the stomach. Only about 20% gets in thru the stomach. ASk the Dr they will talk to you about it. They are really great and will give you their opinion and leave it up to you. Good Luck Greg
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Check and see if it has sugar alcohol in it. That can act like a laxative. Also some bars have too much fiber. I gave up trying yo find a bar and decided eatting food works much better for me.
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And the skinny girl margaritas are ok just doesn't contain much alcohol.
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Congratulations on your amazing weight loss! Substance abuse (no matter the substance, alcohol, drugs, food, sex, whatever) is just a symptom of an inner problem. Our problem isn't food, it's our minds. My therapist knows that we're working together because I have food issues. But, we have hardly talked about my eating, at all. We've talked about all the other garbage that needs to be worked on, in order to be able to change my relationship with my drug of choice - food. It has been a very interesting experience, working with a therapist. And I know that the hardest work we will do, is yet to come. I started talking to him before my surgery, because I knew that I was really going to need his help after surgery. After my surgical sites heal, the real work will begin. It's a grand adventure!
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I agree ask your doc. I too was told that the only absolute NO NO is carbonation. Period. That means no beer as to other alcohol, i was told I needed time to heal internally and to not get the surgery if I couldn't go 3-6 months without liquor. So check with your doc.
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First, I think you should ask your doctor. A few beers? Think of your poor little pouch and all the gas from those beers coming up to torture it. (:shades_smile:) I don't know if my doctor gave a firm recommendation as to when alcohol was allowed, but especially at this early stage, I don't want to drink a significant number of non-nutritional calories. If he gives you the okay, I wouldn't think of drinking more than a glass of wine or something with no fizz. Then, carry around a water with a swizzle stick, to keep your hands full.
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Also, liquid NyQuil contains alcohol, so it would take effect quicker in a bypass patient. Just a FYI.
