Marty McSkinnystein

It's a miracle really, how you don't even WANT some of the things that you used to.
If I want a bite of a "goodie." rarely- I have it. If it's a goodie that I used to gorge on- I don't even want it...I'm afraid to let those little things sneak in.
Do I like the idea of a big cheesesteak on a huge roll with cheese fries- yes.
But I'm free from really obsessing about it. The roll could be scooped out and
I could have a fry or two- if I wanted. Someday. But I choose to maximize this ultimate losing time in the first year by making better choices. Honestly we can't eat all that much and have this amazing satisfaction from the little amount.
Funny story. I was in Trader Joe's and they had a medicine sample cup of a fancy shrimp dish. Haha-Dinner! It's pretty awesome to fill up on hardly anything but also get the delicious taste and not feel deprived. I'm happy.
I was talking to this person who happens to be a WW coach yesterday and he asked how I handle the cravings with such little food and I'm like..you don't have them because you're free from that constant hunger/want for food-- the ghrelin- appetite/hunger hormone, is gone.
So strange how life is now...

I was excited and happy thinking cool, no buyer's remorse, and then a week ago (5 weeks after surgery) I had an evening of crying and regret. I worried about not being able to eat to excess and choose lots of food at one meal.
But the next day after shopping I made myself a platter of a tiny bit of so many delicious things I had bought from Trader Joe's--a mini meatball, some fancy dip, an amazing slice of Italian cheese and a couple other things I forget. I savored each taste slowly and enjoyed the food and then was full.
Since then I've been okay knowing I can have anything.
I was especially okay after my MIL gave me tons of clothes since she lost weight and they will carry me through the winter I'm sure.
I also tried on all these clothes I had that I had forgotten about and was amazed they fit.
The thing is, I could lose the weight but without this ability to control my portions and hunger I don't think I could keep it off. Just that I was able to run up and down the steps yesterday like I haven't done in years was amazing. My feet and ankles were fine and I wasn't out of breath.
Now when I think of things I wish I could eat- it's not like the stuff I used to shovel in without thought. I will eat "fattening" foods again- but a taste and be satisfied.
I've repeated this so many times because it helped me...
Someone here said that having this surgery is like being at Thanksgiving after you're done and looking at table and feeling like this food was incredible but I can't eat another bite.
I hope you eventually get to this...it's really freeing.

I was excited and happy thinking cool, no buyer's remorse, and then a week ago (5 weeks after surgery) I had an evening of crying and regret. I worried about not being able to eat to excess and choose lots of food at one meal.
But the next day after shopping I made myself a platter of a tiny bit of so many delicious things I had bought from Trader Joe's--a mini meatball, some fancy dip, an amazing slice of Italian cheese and a couple other things I forget. I savored each taste slowly and enjoyed the food and then was full.
Since then I've been okay knowing I can have anything.
I was especially okay after my MIL gave me tons of clothes since she lost weight and they will carry me through the winter I'm sure.
I also tried on all these clothes I had that I had forgotten about and was amazed they fit.
The thing is, I could lose the weight but without this ability to control my portions and hunger I don't think I could keep it off. Just that I was able to run up and down the steps yesterday like I haven't done in years was amazing. My feet and ankles were fine and I wasn't out of breath.
Now when I think of things I wish I could eat- it's not like the stuff I used to shovel in without thought. I will eat "fattening" foods again- but a taste and be satisfied.
I've repeated this so many times because it helped me...
Someone here said that having this surgery is like being at Thanksgiving after you're done and looking at table and feeling like this food was incredible but I can't eat another bite.
I hope you eventually get to this...it's really freeing.

Um....can you say big fatty liver?
I did 10 days of liquid diet before surgery and my surgeon said it was big. He WAS able to work though. So I wouldn't even imagine being able to eat a full meal.
Even with "little" procedures not related when they'll use anesthesia they say small meal for dinner and then fast after midnight.

I was excited and happy thinking cool, no buyer's remorse, and then a week ago (5 weeks after surgery) I had an evening of crying and regret. I worried about not being able to eat to excess and choose lots of food at one meal.
But the next day after shopping I made myself a platter of a tiny bit of so many delicious things I had bought from Trader Joe's--a mini meatball, some fancy dip, an amazing slice of Italian cheese and a couple other things I forget. I savored each taste slowly and enjoyed the food and then was full.
Since then I've been okay knowing I can have anything.
I was especially okay after my MIL gave me tons of clothes since she lost weight and they will carry me through the winter I'm sure.
I also tried on all these clothes I had that I had forgotten about and was amazed they fit.
The thing is, I could lose the weight but without this ability to control my portions and hunger I don't think I could keep it off. Just that I was able to run up and down the steps yesterday like I haven't done in years was amazing. My feet and ankles were fine and I wasn't out of breath.
Now when I think of things I wish I could eat- it's not like the stuff I used to shovel in without thought. I will eat "fattening" foods again- but a taste and be satisfied.
I've repeated this so many times because it helped me...
Someone here said that having this surgery is like being at Thanksgiving after you're done and looking at table and feeling like this food was incredible but I can't eat another bite.
I hope you eventually get to this...it's really freeing.

I was excited and happy thinking cool, no buyer's remorse, and then a week ago (5 weeks after surgery) I had an evening of crying and regret. I worried about not being able to eat to excess and choose lots of food at one meal.
But the next day after shopping I made myself a platter of a tiny bit of so many delicious things I had bought from Trader Joe's--a mini meatball, some fancy dip, an amazing slice of Italian cheese and a couple other things I forget. I savored each taste slowly and enjoyed the food and then was full.
Since then I've been okay knowing I can have anything.
I was especially okay after my MIL gave me tons of clothes since she lost weight and they will carry me through the winter I'm sure.
I also tried on all these clothes I had that I had forgotten about and was amazed they fit.
The thing is, I could lose the weight but without this ability to control my portions and hunger I don't think I could keep it off. Just that I was able to run up and down the steps yesterday like I haven't done in years was amazing. My feet and ankles were fine and I wasn't out of breath.
Now when I think of things I wish I could eat- it's not like the stuff I used to shovel in without thought. I will eat "fattening" foods again- but a taste and be satisfied.
I've repeated this so many times because it helped me...
Someone here said that having this surgery is like being at Thanksgiving after you're done and looking at table and feeling like this food was incredible but I can't eat another bite.
I hope you eventually get to this...it's really freeing.

I was excited and happy thinking cool, no buyer's remorse, and then a week ago (5 weeks after surgery) I had an evening of crying and regret. I worried about not being able to eat to excess and choose lots of food at one meal.
But the next day after shopping I made myself a platter of a tiny bit of so many delicious things I had bought from Trader Joe's--a mini meatball, some fancy dip, an amazing slice of Italian cheese and a couple other things I forget. I savored each taste slowly and enjoyed the food and then was full.
Since then I've been okay knowing I can have anything.
I was especially okay after my MIL gave me tons of clothes since she lost weight and they will carry me through the winter I'm sure.
I also tried on all these clothes I had that I had forgotten about and was amazed they fit.
The thing is, I could lose the weight but without this ability to control my portions and hunger I don't think I could keep it off. Just that I was able to run up and down the steps yesterday like I haven't done in years was amazing. My feet and ankles were fine and I wasn't out of breath.
Now when I think of things I wish I could eat- it's not like the stuff I used to shovel in without thought. I will eat "fattening" foods again- but a taste and be satisfied.
I've repeated this so many times because it helped me...
Someone here said that having this surgery is like being at Thanksgiving after you're done and looking at table and feeling like this food was incredible but I can't eat another bite.
I hope you eventually get to this...it's really freeing.

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What I would have done for a Mexican meal at that point!

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What I would have done for a Mexican meal at that point!

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What I would have done for a Mexican meal at that point!

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What I would have done for a Mexican meal at that point!

The moment I woke up I was in pain. They gave me good meds. and then I was good.
That night there was discomfort (particularly gas in shoulder) but I walked the halls of the hospital anyway. People who walk get rid of gas faster. You know they blow up the insides with air to see and work so that has to come out.
I have been fine, no problems at all-- not even nausea- which many complain of. I take a PPI from day 1 to avoid heartburn and haven't had that either.
Today is 3 weeks exactly. I can drink with no problem- was able to 2nd day. I can eat pureed food and not experience pain or discomfort.
I have never felt regret.

I backed a week before- 3 years ago.
I was to get RNY and was really afraid of the malabsorption issues but went through all the hoops anyway... even though the date was bad for me too.
I had a horrible feeling it just wasn't right and I couldn't ignore it- it wasn't like fear, it was like a voice saying DONT DO IT.
Then I found out this year -- same weight 3 years later-- that the surgeon I had originally wanted does sleeve AND my insurance now covers it- and probably won't with our new contract next year. So perfect timing.
P.S. I made an appt. to start therapy the day I cancelled the operation...because I thought I'll figure out why first. (Now I've come a long way-- but I kind of believe the reverse is better- take out the food then deal- that's when the real issues will come up).

VSTMZ

Well! Humph! I never!
How inappropriate. (kegeling...lalalala)

Plastic surgery is the theme of our informational/support meeting tomorrow night at my bariatric hospital. I'll be sure to bring up FUPA surgery in the crowded auditorium. Let you guys know!

Ah the irony that her great-granddaughter's name is GeauxForit.

Maybe we can win a Pussiter Prize award for this thread.

How do you explain it if you're a klutz like me and the balls fall out and you trip over them and break your neck while running on the treadmill. "I was...um...er...ah... just put the cast on." -not that I can't keep them in with the best of them......(oohoooh she went there!!!)

Technically I guess we could google "how much fat is in a va jay jay" and then get a study done on yours before and measure the difference. I fear I may never stop laughing. I'm just waiting for someone to tell me I'm immature because it's a serious question. And it is. But.....

I was excited and happy thinking cool, no buyer's remorse, and then a week ago (5 weeks after surgery) I had an evening of crying and regret. I worried about not being able to eat to excess and choose lots of food at one meal.
But the next day after shopping I made myself a platter of a tiny bit of so many delicious things I had bought from Trader Joe's--a mini meatball, some fancy dip, an amazing slice of Italian cheese and a couple other things I forget. I savored each taste slowly and enjoyed the food and then was full.
Since then I've been okay knowing I can have anything.
I was especially okay after my MIL gave me tons of clothes since she lost weight and they will carry me through the winter I'm sure.
I also tried on all these clothes I had that I had forgotten about and was amazed they fit.
The thing is, I could lose the weight but without this ability to control my portions and hunger I don't think I could keep it off. Just that I was able to run up and down the steps yesterday like I haven't done in years was amazing. My feet and ankles were fine and I wasn't out of breath.
Now when I think of things I wish I could eat- it's not like the stuff I used to shovel in without thought. I will eat "fattening" foods again- but a taste and be satisfied.
I've repeated this so many times because it helped me...
Someone here said that having this surgery is like being at Thanksgiving after you're done and looking at table and feeling like this food was incredible but I can't eat another bite.
I hope you eventually get to this...it's really freeing.

This thread is what I did tonight. Yes, I live an exciting fun filled life (AND it's Saturday lol).
I feel like I just read a novel. Filled with sadness and despair and hope and ultimately triumph! I cried as you suffered but also as I felt the pain of everyone pulling for you.
I'm so glad to see the happy ending.
Hopefully that was all the pain you will suffer in your life.
Done, finito, nada mas pain!! I don't even know you but--- XOXOX!!!!

Ah the irony that her great-granddaughter's name is GeauxForit.

Well! Humph! I never!
How inappropriate. (kegeling...lalalala)

They did a "What Would you Do?" segment on t.v. on a similar thing.
There was a person stealing a bike--- tools and all (lock breaker, crowbar etc.) They did the segment in a crowded park. The "thieves" all kept looking around as if they wanted to steal the bike and were furiously trying to get the lock off.
1. White young man- hardly anyone strolling through the park said anything.
2. Black kid dressed EXACTLY the same as white kid- people gathered, said WHAT ARE YOU DOING!?!? called the police.
3. Beautiful blonde- they actually kept helping her with the tools. Even when she said things like "well it doesn't reallllly belong to mee" they actually HELPED her steal the bike or laughed and watched not calling police.
Looks matter. People have pre-conceived notions. Even a few black women realized the same feelings came up in them and were glad to have been a part of it.. Imagine the black kid's sadness...even though he was an actor in the scene he saw what went on with the other scenarios.