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[*slim* 2]

slim - why did you change your name? i am so ready to eat solid food!!!

Hi. How are you doing (besides being ready to eat)? I changed my name because everyone calls me slim anyway, so I decided that would be my name. It is actually what I wanted it to be anyway in the beginning, but I was afraid that someone had that so I added the extra dashes and stuff.

Carrie, Corliss-how are you both doing?

[Corliss 0]

Hi. How are you doing (besides being ready to eat)? I changed my name because everyone calls me slim anyway, so I decided that would be my name. It is actually what I wanted it to be anyway in the beginning, but I was afraid that someone had that so I added the extra dashes and stuff.

Carrie, Corliss-how are you both doing?

Hey slim, I am doing great. Still eating a bunch but just for today, my abstinance is just not binging which would put me into a gaining mode, so since I am doing okay in that department, I am feeling really good. I am trying but not always making gallbladder healthy choices which is better all round in many ways except for the puzzling dilemma of not eating chicken. That is pretty hard to get out of when you have been taught for years that it is the most healthy of all meats. I am eating fish when ever possible and some red meat which is a no no. Some meals I just don't eat meat, but eat a sweet potato which is very satisfying. I do eat a good bit of cottage cheese and yogurt but since they rapidly go through the unfilled band they don't do much to slow my appetite.

I had sushi at Greenlife last night and it was soooooo good. Really fresh. I don't eat raw fish so mine had crawfish in it, which was cooked, nice and spicy. I am going to try some other kinds (of their sushi ) soon before I get a fill because it was very filling. After a fill I probably won't be able to eat it. I am also able to eat peeled apple now, and am enjoying that, but probably won't after a fill. I like those bags of precooked salmon filets. I hate cooking fish for some reason. I could also get prepared fish at Greenlife's deli, but it is a bit pricy to bring home and heat up. If I pay that much I like being served, lol!

I am getting some sense of equilibrium now with the OA meetings and starting to interpret the steps as they apply to my compulsive eating and insanity with food. That is taking some of the stress off me. I really give myself a hard time because I have not been able to do a clean food abstinence and I am learning that abstinence is a tool, not a goal, and that is helping me a lot. I am a long time member of 12 step programs and I will continue to say food is the most diffiicult of all the "isms" for me anyhow.

Corliss

[Carrie_C 9]

I am feeling a little better. The vertigo is a lot better except when I lay down. Then I feel like I am spinning. I stupidly ate a donut yesterday. Big mistake! It was stuck for hours!

[punkster 0]

Hi. How are you doing (besides being ready to eat)?

I am great actually. ready to get back on the fill track and not be so hungry. they took all of my Fluid out when they redid my surgery.

i like the new name, btw.

[Carrie_C 9]

Well, I just talked to Tiffany and she said I don't have to have the Fluid removed for surgery. Thank God!

[*slim* 2]

Hey slim, I am doing great. Still eating a bunch but just for today, my abstinance is just not binging which would put me into a gaining mode, so since I am doing okay in that department, I am feeling really good. I am trying but not always making gallbladder healthy choices which is better all round in many ways except for the puzzling dilemma of not eating chicken. That is pretty hard to get out of when you have been taught for years that it is the most healthy of all meats. I am eating fish when ever possible and some red meat which is a no no. Some meals I just don't eat meat, but eat a sweet potato which is very satisfying. I do eat a good bit of cottage cheese and yogurt but since they rapidly go through the unfilled band they don't do much to slow my appetite.

I had sushi at Greenlife last night and it was soooooo good. Really fresh. I don't eat raw fish so mine had crawfish in it, which was cooked, nice and spicy. I am going to try some other kinds (of their sushi ) soon before I get a fill because it was very filling. After a fill I probably won't be able to eat it. I am also able to eat peeled apple now, and am enjoying that, but probably won't after a fill. I like those bags of precooked salmon filets. I hate cooking fish for some reason. I could also get prepared fish at Greenlife's deli, but it is a bit pricy to bring home and heat up. If I pay that much I like being served, lol!

I am getting some sense of equilibrium now with the OA meetings and starting to interpret the steps as they apply to my compulsive eating and insanity with food. That is taking some of the stress off me. I really give myself a hard time because I have not been able to do a clean food abstinence and I am learning that abstinence is a tool, not a goal, and that is helping me a lot. I am a long time member of 12 step programs and I will continue to say food is the most diffiicult of all the "isms" for me anyhow.

Corliss

I have never had sushi. I have wanted to try the cooked, but just haven't done it yet because I was afraid that it wouldn't be fresh at the places that I happened to be that served it. I will have to take a look at Greenlife's selection. I really like that store. I am glad that you are doing ok with your band unfilled. I am also glad that the OA meetings are helping you. I may have to check one out. I am still currently seeing my therapist so we shall see how it all goes.

I am feeling a little better. The vertigo is a lot better except when I lay down. Then I feel like I am spinning. I stupidly ate a donut yesterday. Big mistake! It was stuck for hours!

I know that vertigo has to be maddening. I have been dizzy before but only when laying down. That seems to be such an odd time to feel dizzy. You should be able to lay down if you can't do anything else. I am glad that you are feeling some better even if it isn't 100% just yet. Sorry about the donut. I bet that was uncomfortable.

I am great actually. ready to get back on the fill track and not be so hungry. they took all of my Fluid out when they redid my surgery.

i like the new name, btw.

Thanks about the name. I can't believe I didn't try it sooner. When do you get to go for a fill?

Well, I just talked to Tiffany and she said I don't have to have the fluid removed for surgery. Thank God!

That is great Carrie! That is one less thing to worry about. I will be thinking good thoughts for you!

[Carrie_C 9]

I know that vertigo has to be maddening. I have been dizzy before but only when laying down. That seems to be such an odd time to feel dizzy. You should be able to lay down if you can't do anything else. I am glad that you are feeling some better even if it isn't 100% just yet. Sorry about the donut. I bet that was uncomfortable.

That is great Carrie! That is one less thing to worry about. I will be thinking good thoughts for you!

Thanks! I feel worse too when I lay down. It is weird. I went for a pelvic ultrasound yesterday and I got the results today. The doctor said I have a fibroid in my uterus. I also have 2 large cysts on my left ovary. He thinks that is what is causing all the problems. I am having surgery on Monday and he will drain the cysts and clean out my uterus. He said I could also have endometriosis or scar tissue, but he won't know for sure until he does the surgery. I am glad to finally know what is going on. I am also having my colonoscopy on Friday. YUCK!!!!

[*slim* 2]

Thanks! I feel worse too when I lay down. It is weird. I went for a pelvic ultrasound yesterday and I got the results today. The doctor said I have a fibroid in my uterus. I also have 2 large cysts on my left ovary. He thinks that is what is causing all the problems. I am having surgery on Monday and he will drain the cysts and clean out my uterus. He said I could also have endometriosis or scar tissue, but he won't know for sure until he does the surgery. I am glad to finally know what is going on. I am also having my colonoscopy on Friday. YUCK!!!!

You have so much going on. I will be thinking positive thoughts for you. I will also say a prayer for you. I know that you are going to have to do that awful prep for Friday. I have had one colonoscopy (stay close to the bathroom:blushing:), and I have had my uterus cleaned out. Make sure to keep on top of your pain meds Monday. You don't want to let any pain take hold. It is harder to get rid after that. Keep us posted on how you are doing.

[Carrie_C 9]

Thanks, I will.

[punkster 0]

thinking of you carrie. good luck with everything.:ohmy:

though i am excited about eating again i am also scared. i never want to feel that way again and God knows what could cause that.

Edited August 6, 2009 by punkster

[*slim* 2]

though i am excited about eating again i am also scared. i never want to feel that way again and God knows what could cause that.

I can only imagine how you felt. We shall keep our fingers crossed that it won't happen that way this time.:ohmy:

[punkster 0]

I can only imagine how you felt. We shall keep our fingers crossed that it won't happen that way this time.:scared2:

thanks. crossing of fingers is now complete.:tt1:

[Carrie_C 9]

Well I just got let go from my job today.

[*slim* 2]

Well I just got let go from my job today.

Carrie, I am so sorry. Did they give you a reason?

[Carrie_C 9]

He said something stupid about he had too many employees and had to let someone go. I've been there for 3 years!! I had been there longer than most anyone. I think it's because I have been out so much with medical problems. I also worked with a back stabber who I think got me fired. Her friend was needing a job and I just found out that she was hired to replace me. But it's ok. I am going to try to get unemployment. I don't know if I'll be able to, but it's worth a try anyway.