Madam Reverie

LOL

Oh... but but but.. it was for Soccer Mama... and everyone else thats seen the spam posts tonight... Okay... I'll go sit in the naughty corner x

Oh, NMJG, it's a shocking newspaper... All that ever appears is The Kardashians, Beiber <blesses herself after naming the one who should not be named>, Z-List celebrities, sensationalist tripe about the 'foreigners invading britain and living off benefits' and a daily dose of Princess Diana, who and without fail, makes an appearance at least 20 times a week... despite being dead since '07... Critical analysis is not really their thang.. if you get my meaning

HAHAHAHA GOTCHA! Okay, I was going to make a funny.. by copying and pasting some random story, totally unrelated to the title and then inserting things like: 'MENS hair REMOVAL CREAM AVAILABLE' More random story... and then perhaps a bit more: 'Although I havent tried yet, I can imagine the cream would be quite an irritant for any sensitive skin area i.e. parts of the back/bottom. has anybody tried waxing their *** themselves with the strips?...I think I will have to use the cream on my back just because I am not flexible enough to wax it myself!" (a true analysis of a hair removal cream on a 'healthy mens' website) and then a bit more random story... But I thought I'd get told off.. So I didn't... <skulks off to sit in the naughty corner>

Hehe, I wonder how many people are reporting them? I've reported everyone I've come across... So.. if I've done it.. if you've done it.. maybe everyone is doing it?! Maybe it's a canny way to hack off the admins and fill their 'complaint' boxes full of knob jumble

Are you starting to feel like you're in some sort of Orwellian nightmare?!

Aww, honey... Hang in there... Every day it gets a little bit better. Take as much time as you can for yourself.. Take your meds, sip your Water and (dare i say it), enjoy kicking back a bit... I promise, it does get much better x

Don't be lonely, honey. We're all here... lurking and loitering and spending inordinate amounts of time talking piffle and puff.. Although, admittedly, not on this thread! We miss you, too! Stop working for a living and come hang out more x

A whole steak at 5 weeks?! Yikes. Sure he wasn't confused and actually had that bariatric 'hypnotherapy'?! At 5 weeks.. I was eating.. well.. fresh air and a mouthful of very little!

Found this. It's from the Daily Mail newspaper (not very reputable) but the coroners verdict was lodged in Cornwall, UK.. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2159155/Obese-woman-suffocates-food-gastric-bypass-surgery-meant-couldn-t-fit-stomach.html

Okay, I'll give up carbs... Now, lets bring on the Colombian marching powder! Devils Dandruff? No? Oh, okay, I'll retreat into my gut-wrenching longing for warm crusty bread, smothered in full-fat, slightly salt-crystalled butter... but I shall refrain... and have a yoghurt Great article, Arts. Seriously. Carbs, are most definitely, my achilles heel..... <sobs>

'the 'size' of your own following'?! lol really?!

Yay us, for the 'lower' BMI! I think we might all be slow losers.. However, it's all good in the hood. We're getting there. Nice to meet you all

'Course you don't. We all know if I 'went on one', you'd be clearing it up in teams for at least 48 hours

Not if us mouthy types 'spam' the floor <double muahahahahaha:P> S'okay, don't worry.. I have neither the time nor the inclination

Eh?! How comes my post was 'edited' by you?! Whad I miss?! And it's okay, I have no desire to languish where I'm not wanted!

And my bad.. I said 'talk to her'.. of course, this could be a 'him', too. Apologies.. Gender sensitivity went for a burton there momentarily!

I haven't had this.. being a self-payer. However and if I were you, you get your story straight in your head before you talk to her. Don't deviate from your line of 'yes, I am fully cognizant of the risks - and benefits. This is what I was after to begin with and because there is a change in procedure type on my form, it has not changed my original objective and the objective of that of my health-care professionals.' Don't give the nurse an inch of doubt... you are RESOLUTE! Best of luck. Let us know how you get on x

I'm not a Vet, so I won't comment.. Other than... You skinny biaaaaaaatch xx

Chelenka, you, too, are most warmly welcome x

Welcome Barefeet. You are warmly welcome x

You, my love, are MOST welcome. Everyone who has suffered with a weight problem, has experienced at least some elements of what you've noted. Isn't it okay if those 'comments' are 'cultural'? Isn't it 'appropriate' for us to swallow them accordingly? With that being said, we're not all brave. Without additions like yours, we still feel like islands unto ourselves. It's refreshing to know there are no boundaries between colour, circumstance or creed. Welcome to the fold. I hope you find the liberation you need here, where you're living, and when you visit 'home'. You most certainly deserve it. As for 'here' you have a constant army of sometimes relentless, but brutally honest and vulnerable friends. Yes, we're relentless and vulnerable - we're working on it; but we can and are, great and experienced, friends With warm affection, A british located, subsequently over-weight, Revs x

I was told to eat between 800-1200 calories a day. Protein 42g minimum. 65g maximum (he didn't want me to lose nutrients from the veg through being too protein focussed). Carbs, he'd prefer I stayed away from anything 'beige'... But conceded that as I was fond of bread and pasta; as long as that was the last thing I ate in a meal, was a considerably small portion and it was wholegrain, he'd be happy. I was sleeved on 19th September. So, 11.5 weeks ago? I can easily consume the calories. I deprive myself of nothing - but in saying that, I don't have a sweet tooth. If I'm craving something sweet, it's an Activia coconut and pineapple yoghurt. If its savoury, it's a half a piece of wholegrain bread, toasted, with ham and cheddar, some sliced onions, tomatoes and perhaps some sweetcorn - all shoved under the grill. I was told - you have to eat, to lose the weight. I'm not a spectacularly fast loser. I have PCOS and some other health matters which will impact upon my loss - but I'm happy with my progress. Things are going in the right direction! ..............Although some parts of my anatomy seem to prefer moving in a Southerly direction!!

Laffy, well done you for being honest, honey. You may want to have a look at this thread.. Its got it all there. http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/286081-enabling/ Wishing you the best of luck. I know it's not easy, but least you're here, owning it. -x-

I haven't tried it but would like too....I've heard alcohol has more kick post surgery, ie dumps into the bowel quicker and is more quickly absorbed? Any truth to this rumor....?* Well... I've always been partial to a libation or two.. and, I must say, wine has a tendency to sit me on my backside now (makes me sleepy), so I generally stay well clear. (Also gives me rotten indigestion, too) As for other alcoholic beverages; they get to your head quicker - for sure. However, the old tolerance (although somewhat diminished in comparison) seems to kick in once you get your 'drinking head' on... But the consumption is considerably reduced in volume because the stomach is smaller. I am not a huge spirits drinker - which is easier to consume - because it's less volume. But its also a bit dangerous, because since the surgery, its been hard to gauge when the fine line between being 'merry' or 'drunk' has been reached. If I am drinking, I prefer a cider or a Guinness most of the time anyhow... I think on balance it's 'better' for me - because there's less alcohol and I know where I am with it... As for 'dumping'.. Wouldn't know. Haven't done it on booze specifically. Then in saying that, if you have 4 glasses of Guinness you're going to get 'interesting' movements the next day anyway! But I think I've been fine, because primarily I've eaten something hearty before I've had a drink which lines the stomach...