DanaInNewOrleans

"I'm not fat!! I'm just big boned stupid!!
~~ Eric Cartman, Southpark

Ha ha! I know right! My thread would be more like, "I choke on a peanut and I have only lost 20 pounds in 3 months!"

Lol. I've seen those ones!!
Like my daughter and her friends say...
I worship "satin"

I haven't seen that one yet..... GAWD! Lessofmeismore, I'm praying for you that you don't incur the wrath of the atheists....(not that there's anything wrong with being an antheist)

Amen to that sister!!
Oh and my personal favorite when another person tells someone you obviously have a deep seeded problem with overeating and you will fail! Ummm don't we all have a problem with food???
I mean except for me. I ALWAYS ate healthy high quality food! I'm just big boned
I just want to be kind and would love others to be also, I don't think that's asking to much. Having tact does not mean
Rainbows and butterflies it just means having tact.

I think most people in this forum intend to help others with their replies. Occasionally there is a post that makes me shake my head in wonder. As a newer poster, I haven't become immune to those posts and posters like many of you whom are seasoned. Granted, it is super hard to be 100% sure of someone's tone in the written form. But these are some things I don't get....
1. Preachy posts - Out of all of us on here, we probably were assigned a 100 different variations of a pre op/post op diet! We were given dozens of different sets of aftercare instructions. We have been operated on by hundreds and hundreds of different surgeons. My point - your way is not the only way. Share your opinions when posting a reply, instead of cramming it down our throats.
2. Holier than Thou posts - if someone is struggling with something (binges, stalls, Protein intake, etc) don't share anything if you can say something uplifting and helpful! For example, if you don't ever struggle with craving the wrong foods, good for you..,but do you need to brag about it to someone that is struggling? Probably not.
3. No sense of humor posts - someone started a light hearted post the other day about good commercials and how tempting they are. Then all of a sudden a good natured thread turned all into a debate about how commercials did not make us fat. I would imagine any person in that thread already knew that, but everyone still got lectured. Lighten up!
This should be the one place everyone can exist with our being judged and picked apart, IMO. When each of us strives to be that kind of a poster, then this will be a much more productive site. I like the people who are fun natured and light hearted on here. They inspire me and lift me up and make me want to engage in this forum. These same people will engage and inspire other newcomers.

Wow. Ok, so you value people telling it to you straight right? Your post was mean spirited and totally inappropriate. And as long as you are diagnosing people, may I suggest you take a look at yourself. What did you accomplish by that post?
Passive aggressive or not, DeeDee needed support. Maybe she was reaching out hoping someone would convince her to stay or maybe she really did want to delete her profile and get away from any more attacks. Everybody was stepping up to plate, realizing they hurt her and hoping/asking her to stay. NOT YOU....for some reason you found it helpful to further alienate her. Good job.
I don't even know what transpired, but I can guess.... DeeDee please don't leave. The positives here on VST outweigh the negatives, I promise. xoxo

Things are going better for me figuring out what to eat, they had me eating so little and just Protein I think that is why I was having slow losses. I still eat small portions of mainly protein but add some cooked greens, bits of cheese, good fats like avocado, olive oil, mayo, or some kind of sauce. Still tiny plates of food eaten with a baby spoon. I have also added in a bite of carb a few times a week. Had some tortilla one time a few crackers another. I also have a small Protein Drink on average maybe once a day as well as a coffee with cream or a Cappuccino dry with lots of frothed milk. I am walking on average 6 days a week adding in some up hill for intensity once or twice a week.
I lost 5 lbs this last week and have been averaging 1 lb loss a week for over a month. Hoping this is not a coincidence and I've hit on a plan my body needs to lose. The greens really seem to help with elimination and I am not having much. Also Water of course. I have now lost 41 lbs since surgery and 59 since sept.

Yes, it happens to me every now and then. I also go through phases where I completely lose my appetite and have to force myself to eat and feel like spitting out food while I'm chewing.

I tried to catch up on all the ins and outs and nuances of this thread but my male brain started over-heating and tripped a breaker which started a movie about fishing reels.

Wow. Ok, so you value people telling it to you straight right? Your post was mean spirited and totally inappropriate. And as long as you are diagnosing people, may I suggest you take a look at yourself. What did you accomplish by that post?
Passive aggressive or not, DeeDee needed support. Maybe she was reaching out hoping someone would convince her to stay or maybe she really did want to delete her profile and get away from any more attacks. Everybody was stepping up to plate, realizing they hurt her and hoping/asking her to stay. NOT YOU....for some reason you found it helpful to further alienate her. Good job.
I don't even know what transpired, but I can guess.... DeeDee please don't leave. The positives here on VST outweigh the negatives, I promise. xoxo

Wow. Ok, so you value people telling it to you straight right? Your post was mean spirited and totally inappropriate. And as long as you are diagnosing people, may I suggest you take a look at yourself. What did you accomplish by that post?
Passive aggressive or not, DeeDee needed support. Maybe she was reaching out hoping someone would convince her to stay or maybe she really did want to delete her profile and get away from any more attacks. Everybody was stepping up to plate, realizing they hurt her and hoping/asking her to stay. NOT YOU....for some reason you found it helpful to further alienate her. Good job.
I don't even know what transpired, but I can guess.... DeeDee please don't leave. The positives here on VST outweigh the negatives, I promise. xoxo

I have at least 1 Protein Shake a day, usually for Breakfast.
I haven't tried a huge range of foods yet--- I've stuck to chicken, fish, eggs/egg whites, soft veggies, Laughing Cow Baby Bell cheese, cottage cheese....
I just started trying things with ground beef (a few bites of a hamburger, Italian meatloaf, etc) and I've tolerated it very well. I haven't had any issues with foods other than when I tried to eat one of my husband's awesome grilled/bbq ribs. I took a few small bites and immediately realized it was just too heavy.
I kind of just improvise with whatever we have on hand. Tomorrow I'm going to make a crab quiche from a recipe that was posted here on VST.
I do need to start experimenting a little with recipes to get a little more variety. Oh, and I'm making roasted garbanzo Beans (another recipe here on VST)...apparently they come out crunchy and delicious and make a great little snack.< /p>
For lunch I do stuff like just slicing some chicken off a Sam's rotisserie chicken
(I always make sure to have 1 in the fridge). Usually about 1.5 oz to 2 oz and I dip it in low calorie Salad Dressing. Sometimes I'll scramble egg whites with a little cheese and green onions.
I still have trouble getting enough water/liquids in -- I average only about 30 oz, which I know needs to get better...

I have at least 1 Protein Shake a day, usually for Breakfast.
I haven't tried a huge range of foods yet--- I've stuck to chicken, fish, eggs/egg whites, soft veggies, Laughing Cow Baby Bell cheese, cottage cheese....
I just started trying things with ground beef (a few bites of a hamburger, Italian meatloaf, etc) and I've tolerated it very well. I haven't had any issues with foods other than when I tried to eat one of my husband's awesome grilled/bbq ribs. I took a few small bites and immediately realized it was just too heavy.
I kind of just improvise with whatever we have on hand. Tomorrow I'm going to make a crab quiche from a recipe that was posted here on VST.
I do need to start experimenting a little with recipes to get a little more variety. Oh, and I'm making roasted garbanzo Beans (another recipe here on VST)...apparently they come out crunchy and delicious and make a great little snack.< /p>
For lunch I do stuff like just slicing some chicken off a Sam's rotisserie chicken
(I always make sure to have 1 in the fridge). Usually about 1.5 oz to 2 oz and I dip it in low calorie Salad Dressing. Sometimes I'll scramble egg whites with a little cheese and green onions.
I still have trouble getting enough water/liquids in -- I average only about 30 oz, which I know needs to get better...

Wow. Ok, so you value people telling it to you straight right? Your post was mean spirited and totally inappropriate. And as long as you are diagnosing people, may I suggest you take a look at yourself. What did you accomplish by that post?
Passive aggressive or not, DeeDee needed support. Maybe she was reaching out hoping someone would convince her to stay or maybe she really did want to delete her profile and get away from any more attacks. Everybody was stepping up to plate, realizing they hurt her and hoping/asking her to stay. NOT YOU....for some reason you found it helpful to further alienate her. Good job.
I don't even know what transpired, but I can guess.... DeeDee please don't leave. The positives here on VST outweigh the negatives, I promise. xoxo

Wow. Ok, so you value people telling it to you straight right? Your post was mean spirited and totally inappropriate. And as long as you are diagnosing people, may I suggest you take a look at yourself. What did you accomplish by that post?
Passive aggressive or not, DeeDee needed support. Maybe she was reaching out hoping someone would convince her to stay or maybe she really did want to delete her profile and get away from any more attacks. Everybody was stepping up to plate, realizing they hurt her and hoping/asking her to stay. NOT YOU....for some reason you found it helpful to further alienate her. Good job.
I don't even know what transpired, but I can guess.... DeeDee please don't leave. The positives here on VST outweigh the negatives, I promise. xoxo

Ladies, this is a SUPPORT website.

Dang this spiraled really quick like. I just want to say, I love each and every one of you...

Grace,
I did read your original post... And you know what I thought about it... The only thing I can say is I am weary. And I must sleep now, I hope you guys work it out.
Laura

Wow. Ok, so you value people telling it to you straight right? Your post was mean spirited and totally inappropriate. And as long as you are diagnosing people, may I suggest you take a look at yourself. What did you accomplish by that post?
Passive aggressive or not, DeeDee needed support. Maybe she was reaching out hoping someone would convince her to stay or maybe she really did want to delete her profile and get away from any more attacks. Everybody was stepping up to plate, realizing they hurt her and hoping/asking her to stay. NOT YOU....for some reason you found it helpful to further alienate her. Good job.
I don't even know what transpired, but I can guess.... DeeDee please don't leave. The positives here on VST outweigh the negatives, I promise. xoxo

Try Edamame! It's supposed to give popcorn cravings the boot!
Edamame Popcorn
SEPTEMBER 1, 2012 · 0 COMMENTS
Some people are crazy popcorn lovers. If you’re like Borz, going to the movies is basically just a means of getting popcorn. Other people prefer not to have kernels stuck between their teeth for the next 20 days. If you love popcorn and want something healthier or hate popcorn and need your own movie snack, let me introduce you to edamame popcorn.
Edamame Popcorn
Serves 2
12 ounce package frozen edamame, de-shelled
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Salt & pepper
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place frozen edamame into colander and rinse under cold Water to thaw.
Spread strained edamame into a 9×13 baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with parmesan, salt and pepper.
Bake in oven about 15 minutes, until cheese is golden brown.

Oh Gawd!! Am I considered a senior at 49???? I think of "seniors" as 70 and older. Of course, the 25 year olds think of "senior" as being over 40!

Olive oil is extremely healthy!!

Sumsuz68 I'm a "proud" 14 month "survivor" and lover of the sleeve
my DOS 12/15/11
like someone else mentioned - i also buy kettle popcorn in those small 100 calorie bags (orville redonbocker (msp)
i will eat them sometime 3-4X a week - no problem - they are my tv "planned" snack for around 8:00 pm
your DOS 3/1/13 - thats this friday!!!!
OMG - March already!!!!!
you will have to wait a while til you can "probably" be allowed to eat popcorn
but.....never fear, i see popcorn in your future

good luck with WLS
speedy recovery