April 2013 Post-Op Group

[hockeymumzie 181]

Merry Christmas to all my April peeps! I've been so busy, between traveling and everything else I've neglected this site. I also don't get the notifications anymore so it's like not having the reminder. I've been good and bad. My bad has been my Carmels, I own up to it but I've lost and have 22 pounds to go until goal. Ok time for bed. Luvs you all!

[Dorian 683]

Merry Christmas to all my April peeps! I've been so busy, between traveling and everything else I've neglected this site. I also don't get the notifications anymore so it's like not having the reminder. I've been good and bad. My bad has been my Carmels, I own up to it but I've lost and have 22 pounds to go until goal. Ok time for bed. Luvs you all!

Wondered where you were! We miss our peeps when they don't stop in to say hi!

Glad you are doing good and are still successful. Gotta treat yourself to stay sane and as long as you are losing, so be it! Hope the last 22 come off quick. I have 37 and I can't believe it. Have a great holiday!

[ajustice 484]

Here is a progress picture of me! Christmas last year and Christmas this year! Merry Christmas to me!

Look at u hot mama!!!

[Kat23 47]

Yep.....I cried in the mall today. I bought size 10 SKINNY jeans. I still have muscular calves but never ever could I have worn them before , let alone in a size 10!! Pre op I would think it would be a rather large miracle to get to a size 10. (Pre op i was in a 22.) And I was able to buy knee high boots to wear with them!! A look that i have always envied on others. Today was a good day.

Happy Holidays Everyone!

Surgery 4/22/13. Down 108 lbs.

[countrygirl 84]

Yep.....I cried in the mall today. I bought size 10 SKINNY jeans. I still have muscular calves but never ever could I have worn them before , let alone in a size 10!! Pre op I would think it would be a rather large miracle to get to a size 10. (Pre op i was in a 22.) And I was able to buy knee high boots to wear with them!! A look that i have always envied on others. Today was a good day.

Happy Holidays Everyone!

Surgery 4/22/13. Down 108 lbs.

I was a size 22 in July also & now a size 10 we got this ..

[deaddemmama 474]

How was everybody's Christmas? I snack ed my way through and it was really hard to stay on a regular eating schedule. I'm glad to be back on a regular schedule.

Question: we got several gift cards to fine dining establishments...I'm uncomfortable sharing plates when an entree starts at about $35.00...considered very bad form. I can't imagine ordering full meals and not eating it, either, as this could be considered an insult to the chef. What would you do?

[terry1118 1,274]

How was everybody's Christmas? I snack ed my way through and it was really hard to stay on a regular eating schedule. I'm glad to be back on a regular schedule.

Question: we got several gift cards to fine dining establishments...I'm uncomfortable sharing plates when an entree starts at about $35.00...considered very bad form. I can't imagine ordering full meals and not eating it, either, as this could be considered an insult to the chef. What would you do?

If you go out to eat with someone often times you can order 'add-ons' - like a few shrimp, scallops, or whatever. The perfect thing for us WLS people. Or you could order an appetizer for dinner. I often get shrimp cocktail as a meal. (Can you tell I LOVE shrimp?) Or just get a whole meal, divide it, and take the rest home for another meal or two. But, in my experience, better expensive restaraunts give smaller portions of quality gourmet foods that might come closer to fitting our reduced dietary needs. Enjoy!

[DevilBlueDress 189]

How was everybody's Christmas? I snack ed my way through and it was really hard to stay on a regular eating schedule. I'm glad to be back on a regular schedule. Question: we got several gift cards to fine dining establishments...I'm uncomfortable sharing plates when an entree starts at about $35.00...considered very bad form. I can't imagine ordering full meals and not eating it, either, as this could be considered an insult to the chef. What would you do?

Are any of the restaurants in Madison? If so, I might have specific ideas because we eat out almost every week.

Molly

[taylokat 180]

How was everybody's Christmas? I snack ed my way through and it was really hard to stay on a regular eating schedule. I'm glad to be back on a regular schedule.

Question: we got several gift cards to fine dining establishments...I'm uncomfortable sharing plates when an entree starts at about $35.00...considered very bad form. I can't imagine ordering full meals and not eating it, either, as this could be considered an insult to the chef. What would you do?

If you go out to eat with someone often times you can order 'add-ons' - like a few shrimp, scallops, or whatever. The perfect thing for us WLS people. Or you could order an appetizer for dinner. I often get shrimp cocktail as a meal. (Can you tell I LOVE shrimp?) Or just get a whole meal, divide it, and take the rest home for another meal or two. But, in my experience, better expensive restaraunts give smaller portions of quality gourmet foods that might come closer to fitting our reduced dietary needs. Enjoy!

Many times I order an appetizer and I tell the waiter I want it for my main meal. They've never questioned it. You are right when you say fancier restaurants serve smaller portions but if I order a full regular meal I definitely take it home and if my teenager doesn't scarf it down, I eat it for the next 2 days!

[jaye1464 70]

Hello everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. Like some of you, I tried to eat a spoonful of everything during dinner, especially things I knew I wouldn't have once I returned home! I can't cook the homemade goodies like my elder family members, so I packed a few items and brought them back home. I think the hard part is over, and it wasn't really that hard. After 8 months, I think I'm learning how much I can handle, and when I'm full, I just stop. New Year's isn't that bad, I'm just trying to figure out what I'm going to do to Celebrate. We may go to church and bring it in that way, not sure yet. What are you guys' plan?

I'm not sure how to include a pic, but I'll try. This format is different. Here is one of my daughter and me at Thanksgiving dinner. And another one before going to a family function. I'm still getting used to having a smaller face, and my family is still freaking out about it! 

[ajustice 484]

Hello everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. Like some of you, I tried to eat a spoonful of everything during dinner, especially things I knew I wouldn't have once I returned home! I can't cook the homemade goodies like my elder family members, so I packed a few items and brought them back home. I think the hard part is over, and it wasn't really that hard. After 8 months, I think I'm learning how much I can handle, and when I'm full, I just stop. New Year's isn't that bad, I'm just trying to figure out what I'm going to do to Celebrate. We may go to church and bring it in that way, not sure yet. What are you guys' plan? I'm not sure how to include a pic, but I'll try. This format is different. Here is one of my daughter and me at Thanksgiving dinner. And another one before going to a family function. I'm still getting used to having a smaller face, and my family is still freaking out about it!

Beautiful!

[ajustice 484]

Well..might as well confess I've been pretty bad. It's been way too much of a temptation around me. Not for the sweets as I'm still gunshy after the dumping episode I had but just grazing which I know isn't good at all. Staying with my family is kinda like a constant battle with my food intake. Going to buy some more Protein rich items as I'm defiantly not exactly getting enough in while here. It kinda makes me wonder if I can ever get back on track cause I feel so badly derailed. It's almost like the sinking and drowning feeling but still trying to swim my way out. Thanks for letting me vent!

[deaddemmama 474]

Hello everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. Like some of you, I tried to eat a spoonful of everything during dinner, especially things I knew I wouldn't have once I returned home! I can't cook the homemade goodies like my elder family members, so I packed a few items and brought them back home. I think the hard part is over, and it wasn't really that hard. After 8 months, I think I'm learning how much I can handle, and when I'm full, I just stop. New Year's isn't that bad, I'm just trying to figure out what I'm going to do to Celebrate. We may go to church and bring it in that way, not sure yet. What are you guys' plan?

I'm not sure how to include a pic, but I'll try. This format is different. Here is one of my daughter and me at Thanksgiving dinner. And another one before going to a family function. I'm still getting used to having a smaller face, and my family is still freaking out about it!

You look great!

[deaddemmama 474]

Well..might as well confess I've been pretty bad. It's been way too much of a temptation around me. Not for the sweets as I'm still gunshy after the dumping episode I had but just grazing which I know isn't good at all. Staying with my family is kinda like a constant battle with my food intake. Going to buy some more Protein rich items as I'm defiantly not exactly getting enough in while here. It kinda makes me wonder if I can ever get back on track cause I feel so badly derailed. It's almost like the sinking and drowning feeling but still trying to swim my way out. Thanks for letting me vent!

Being around family freaked me out. There was so much junk around. I feel the same, "derailed", but I know we'll get back on track with help from all the people in the forum..

Just remember how far you've come, and honor that , because we do! Maybe we can commit to track our food from here on out during the holidays...I usually do, but fell off that wagon this week.

I hope you don't beat yourself up, al, you got this! Message me if you want. I'd love to talk.

[Dorian 683]

Hello everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. Like some of you, I tried to eat a spoonful of everything during dinner, especially things I knew I wouldn't have once I returned home! I can't cook the homemade goodies like my elder family members, so I packed a few items and brought them back home. I think the hard part is over, and it wasn't really that hard. After 8 months, I think I'm learning how much I can handle, and when I'm full, I just stop. New Year's isn't that bad, I'm just trying to figure out what I'm going to do to Celebrate. We may go to church and bring it in that way, not sure yet. What are you guys' plan?

I'm not sure how to include a pic, but I'll try. This format is different. Here is one of my daughter and me at Thanksgiving dinner. And another one before going to a family function. I'm still getting used to having a smaller face, and my family is still freaking out about it!

You are beautiful my friend!! Glad you were successful over the holidays. I didn't have any trouble with eating badly but I haven't been getting my Protein or Water in everyday. I've also indulged in quite a bit of beer which I HAVE to stop! I actually will be glad when new years is over and things get back to normal. Good news is that my weight hasn't gone up!