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monken reacted to Cecilia in Fabulous February Post-Op's
True confession time:
I actually *gained* two pounds back. Or that's what the scale says. I'm probably just retaining Water because I've been cheating with salty Snacks and not getting enough to drink to flush it through.
So anyway, I had a heart-to-heart with myself today. "Self," I asked myself, "what gives with all the crazy wrong eating? The bag of jaw breakers you bought the other day, the popcorn and chips at work, the TWO Cookies? ! What--are you *trying* not to lose weight?!"
... and the answer came to me crystal clear. "Of course."
I think something snapped when everybody, and I mean EVERYBODY from the hair dresser to the check-out lady at the grocery store, to the housekeeping staff at work comments on my weight loss. No matter how nice or supportive it is, it's flipping overwhelming. Then there's the trip to the Cities last weekend (that's Minneapolis/St Paul for you non-midwesterners) and hitting four consignment/Savers type stores and loading up on clothes, some of which already feel loose (yes, even with the 2-lb weight gain). And finally, I'm sure taking all my "fat clothes" to a resale shop here was the last straw. I'm "shrinking" as one coworker put it, and I just want it to stop for a while. I want to catch my breath and get used to being this size before I get smaller.
I look at my poor daughter, 15, who weighs what I did a year ago, and it's shocking. Was I *really* that big? I was! And now I'm tiny compared to her, and I could shop from the regular women's sizes at the store, and I ran two miles with no pain or shortness of breath, and the whole thing is just a little bit too much.
This realization has put me back on track somewhat. I've bought my own high-protein snacks for work so I'm not tempted by the starches (which, BTW, make me nauseously gassy) and I'm indulging in canned fruit when I want to get my fill of sweets, but I need support. I need you all to reassure me that we will get through this together, because going from a size 22 to fitting --tight, but zipping up!-- into a pair of Misses size 16 pants in just two months is making me a little crazy.
Love you all, and hope to hear from you. If you're experiencing anything like this, please share!
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monken reacted to Tinas626 in Fabulous February Post-Op's
A new milestone for me today, I'm under 190!! When the scales said 188 it almost didn't feel real. I'm so happy I made the decision to have surgery.
Surgery date 2/6/13, 224lbs, current weight 188, goal weight 130
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monken got a reaction from agirlofaith in Fabulous February Post-Op's
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monken got a reaction from TxDumplin in I'm 60. Anyone else over 50 doing RNY?
I'm 53 and had my third weight loss surgery in Feb your in a great group.....
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monken reacted to Tiggy in List of Band to Bypass Patients
Hi all! Another band-to-bypasser over here. Banded in 2003, never had enough restriction with it despite it being overfilled. RNY on 4/2/13, so far so good! I'm very excited at having another chance, and feel great about having the gold standard surgery this time around.
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monken reacted to simplypearl in Fabulous February Post-Op's
Today, had a surgeon appointment and good news I was finally cleared to start regular foods. Thank you Jesus! he says everything is healing great and I am now -32 pounds post op
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monken reacted to kristy3k in What ya eating tonight?
Lemon garlic cod and Parmesan zucchini crisps. Both were delicious
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monken got a reaction from agirlofaith in Fabulous February Post-Op's
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monken reacted to douchewafflebear in What ya eating tonight?
I LOVE this thread - especially the part where judgy people judge under the guise of not judging or judging anyone because we all have been judged...
sniff...
I’m going to go have some hot wings, pizza, french fries and some pop.
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monken got a reaction from douchewafflebear in What ya eating tonight?
People shouldn't post there bad choices on a "public" forum. I certainly don't post my poor choices I am far from perfection.
If I did then I deserve comments and constructive critisim from my peers for sabotaging my WLS. When did we start rewarding people for failure?
If a person has a issue ( i.e., trigger, trauma or whatever makes he/she eat) they need to seek help. WLS is a tool not a therapists. Many people slip through the cracks or manipulate the system to get this procedure only fail because of an unresolved underlying issue. I have been positive and helpful on this forum for over 390 posts. Just because I think some of these comments are humerous, sarcastic and funny does nor make me a bully, judgememtal or degredating. Maybe the sensitivity button should be turned down a knotch or maybe some need to laugh about themselves occasionally?!
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monken got a reaction from douchewafflebear in What ya eating tonight?
we stick together....The obnoxious people I mean......LOL
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monken got a reaction from douchewafflebear in What ya eating tonight?
shastadaisy where have you been? I love you too you are a WYSISWYG (what you see is what you get! Say it like it is . The sphincter police will be after you too!!!!!!
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