Randi
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I have had french fries and those are fine. I really don't have any cravings for fried food other than maybe a grilled cheese sammie. Wait - I did eat some skin off of rotisserie chicken and that was awesome and went down find. Not sure if that qualifies as fried or not.
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Where Are My April 2012 Sleevers?
Randi replied to JimmyGotSLEEVED's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Joni - I'm going to be right with you on the slow award. I started at 262 as my highest weight and have lost 48 pounds so far. I think you are losing less because you had less to lose to begin with. At least you are halfway - YAY! My goal is also 140 so I have 74 pounds to go. Perhaps I haven't been the strictest with my diet but I want to have a little fun along the way. Everybody is different and i'm very pround of you!!! -
I suffer from depression too and found that the first two months were the worst - specially when I had to come to terms with never being to eat like everybody else. It was really tough but now I just deal with it the best I can. My work has candy everywhere too and I do cheat a bits with that - at least they are fun size so I don't feel so bad. This is an up and down battle and we can just take it one day at a time. Sometimes i've found myself in tears at work but my co-workers are so supportive - it's a very small office and everybody knows that I had the surgery. Hang in there!!!
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I am at 214 and am happy about it. I seem to lose about 8 pounds quickly and then get stuck there for 2 weeks. I guess that's the way my body is fighting me.... Just trying to get used to it and hopefuly in about a month I will see onderland!!!
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Two Years Out And Still Struggling With A Bit Of Head Hunger
Randi replied to Brian66's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I know how you feel - sometimes I think "This is going to be for the REST of my life?" Am I crazy? I think we go through phases and just have to chose to be happy about the healthy choice we made and the fact that we can still eat these things, but just in moderation. Congrats on your weight loss. 120 is my goal too. I still have 72 pounds to go.... -
Dropped An Obesity "category!"
Randi replied to KS Fort Worth's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I hit that target a month or so ago. Fun thing to celebrate!!!!! You GO Girl!!! -
I Am Looking For Some Size 20 And 22S
Randi replied to Erica A.'s topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Where is Lindale Texas? I have clothes for you in Frisco TX. -
I would only eat things that you are sure you can handle when you get started back at work. My experience is with (like Tracey said) new things, eating too fast, or not knowing when to stop eating. It's a difficult balance for some of us to find. It's no fun to be sick at work. Good Luck!
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OK - I'm just over 3 months out and happy with my 48 pound weight loss. I work a lot and am getting tired of yogurt for breakfast, fruit for snacks, mostly soup for lunch and eating a tiny portion of what I cook for my husband at night. Is eating 1/2 cup of canned soup a criminal act? How about mac and cheese? I can only buy so many vegies before they go bad as my hubby eats very few. I make a regular meal about once a week and then have left-overs but usually end up throwing part of it away. Lean Cuisines and similar items seem to be too much of a serving - seems wasteful to me as well. I love the people who make their bento boxes and tiny little egg treats and freeze them but I just don't have the time. Is there anybody else out there like me?
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How The Heck Do You Find Creative Things To Eat?
Randi commented on Randi's blog entry in Randi's Blog
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I would be super thrilled if I were you!!! You look awesome!!!!
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This happened to me during the first few weeks as well. You're getting used to how much you can eat and this is hard. I guess it's better than the alternative if you know what I mean? That happened to me quite enough as well. I am just over 3 months out and can now judge pretty well how much to eat so I don't get miserable or sick. Just give it time.
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Words Of Encouragement Needed Please
Randi commented on Thyckness718's blog entry in Thyckness718's Blog
Hi - first of all, stop playing the blame game. It's OK to fall off track. We all do. Once you have the surgery it will be so much easier to make these changes. I only had to do the 2 week protein shake diet before surgery, but had 3 months to indulge, and boy did I ever!! I gained 5 pounds once I got my surgery date set in about a month. But, surgery date was April 17 and I am down almost 50 pounds. You will great!!! You are making a great choice!!! -
4 Month Postop Anniversary And What This Surgery Has Taught Me + Recipes
Randi commented on Nurseypoo's blog entry in Nurseypoo's Blog
I have wondered the very same thing, but I agree with Tiffany has part of the success of what we are experiencing. I know that if I ate as little as I do now I would be constantly hungry, shaky, and unhappy. I know that people who have had the gastric bypass DO get hungry so that's one reason I chose this surgery. I have been lucky to have only a few people scoff at what I did - one called me an a*****e and a gigantic hypocrite [on Facebook for all to see] to do what I did and actually tell people about my journey. She said that not everybody can afford to better themselves and therefore I was the bad guy. She, I might mention, is not overweight which makes it even stranger. Oh, well - enough about my little life. I'm happy with the choice I made and YAY for the rest of us!! -
Hello all and thanks for the great feedback. We are working on things and I am recognizing that it's me who has to change and not expect him to do it all. Everyday before I go to work he tells me how great I look and that he loves me. That in itself is a wonderful thing. I have started exercising in our pool and he even joins me some times which is fun. Down 8 more pounds since my original post so that helps. Whenever I'm stuck in a stall I get depressed and feel like I can't do it!! We are both cooking now and I just eat a tiny bit and he is getting used to it. He even packed up the leftovers from last night for me to bring to work today. It's hard but we're trying and thanks so much again to everybody!!
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I Had A Kick A*% Saturday! Literally...just Need To Vent & Get Encouragement.
Randi replied to JD7176's topic in Rants & Raves
Honey - you are doing do good!!! I was 262 and nov amad 215. I feel like I have my life back. You have to look at ar yourself and praise the lord for you decision, It's a good one. Your liife will change. -
So, last week I went in for my 3 month checkup. I was down 40 pounds. The doctor was running late and this woman decided she needed to talk to me of all the 10 people in the waiting room. Her first question was "Are you going to have weight loss surgery?". I just looked at her and said, well, I did - 3 months ago. Isn't that like asking a chubby woman if she's pregnant? I was pretty offended. I'm down to 218 so I didn't think I was THAT huge. My husband laugh...
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I am very careful who I am totally truthful with. It's not like they don't have eyes and probably figured out a ball park figure. I am trying to focus on the compliments I am getting with new outfits!!! I used to be very concerned with what others thought of me, but I try to only focus on the positive now and just shake my head at the negative and not dwell on it. It's just not worth it!!
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I'm glad you are calling your doctor. You should not be looking and feeling so tired!!!
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Really Struggling To Stop Smoking!
Randi replied to Jlewis229's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Jonathan - best of luck to you!! I am a casual smoker (two or three a day on work days, and more on weekends). I want to quit too, but it's hard since my husband smokes. My advice is to cut down slowly, but you probably know what works best for you!!! -
How weird, I have dreams of this happening. Now I know it's possible! Thanks for sharing your funny story!!
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Down a bra size and this one actually fits!!! I remember when the ones a size up were at the widest they could be and still dug in. These fit GREAT!!
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Down a bra size and this one actually fits!!! I remember when the ones a size up were at the widest they could be and still dug in. These fit GREAT!!
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Congratulations - it just gets better and better!!
