Madam Reverie

You try on pants you've not worn since you bought them 2 months ago and they're already too big. *sigh*

You try on pants you've not worn since you bought them 2 months ago and they're already too big. *sigh*

Dudes! I am so very proud of you all. But really? 'I ate some ice cream'. 'I ate some cheese goo on a cracker'. Damn, I was wanting to see 'Yeah, you know, I went to Crystals and ate 25 of their cheeseburgers. I washed this down with a large coke (through a straw), large fries and had apple pie for dessert'. You lot are positively saintly!!!! x

My 'guilty secret'?
I bloomin' created this thread and can't believe it's still going!
My bad
<as she glugs a nice ice cold glass of Gavi >
I am incredibly proud of you all for all the honesty and humour though!
x

Yes, yes, yes... the beast is here! <stretches, scratches her fur, sniffs her bottom and armpits>
You lovely lot. I have missed you too.
And thank you for the very kind words of those who have taken inspiration/umbrage at my vomitorium of inane witterings.
So, whats been happening in the world (of bariatric stuff - I'd be here all year discussing international politics...)
Although in saying that, if we talked about American politics, I might vomit my way to losing those 22lbs, thinking of the bad-haired idiot currently running for the big seat...
(Yes, the vomit joke was in poor taste, before anyone jumps on me saying 'beat the insensitive clod! She's evil!)
Ooh, this seat is familiar and comfortable. I might sit in it for a while.
Right, whose round is it?

I have a not-so-dirty, but little secret to announce. Emphasis on the 'little'.
That as of today, I'm officially in smaller under-crackers! Yippppppppppppeeeee!
In preparation for having a smaller butt, I bought a selection of day-to-day ladies undergarments in sizes 16 and 14.
I went for a size 16 and put on a size 14 by accident AND they fit.
Cue running around the room, shaking her smaller butt in the said smaller under-crackers.
T'wit, t'woooooo!
<I see you baby... shakin' that (considerably smaller) ass>

... I've licked a chip... In fact.. I'd lick anything right now if it had any flavour... Work surfaces.. windows...

LiptstickLady: You REBEL!
Laura: Protein Pump Inhibitors are things like Omeprazole. They are basically like a nuclear version of Zantac. As for your Protein Bar fest?! lol love it. Least you could get it down!
Jessica: You're more than welcome. There's no shame, we're all the same (as is said as the tagline on a rather disturbing program in the UK called 'Embarrassing Bodies'

My 'guilty secret'?
I bloomin' created this thread and can't believe it's still going!
My bad
<as she glugs a nice ice cold glass of Gavi >
I am incredibly proud of you all for all the honesty and humour though!
x

This IS a no judgement room. Any judgmental types, are invited to leave their ego's at the door before stepping inside, thank you.
Because, primarily, I am so sick of seeing that kind of BS on this website and I wanted a happy 'yeah, I'm human' kind of a chat thread. In fact, if i see any narkiness of that kind, I actually might have to give a toss enough to get my verbal scythe out for once and trust me, all you've seen is happy-go-lucky, relatively balanced Revs so far.
You wouldn't like her when she's angry.... (tries to lower her BP so that the green tint doesn't start to show too obviously)
Clearly, if someone has done something injurious to their health and there have been a couple of posts which indicate that this could have been a possibility, there is a natural duty of care to offer support and counsel (as was done by laura when she gave a gentle warning to newbie operatives scarfing down normal food too early, which, lets face it, is dodge-o-rama. Or to the lady whose eating disorder is re-appearing and consequently requires some love and medical intervention). However, may I suggest that if you feel so strongly about those who have posted something a little scary, please message them on the side. After all, tone is everything and can often be misconstrued which leads to those ever-so-tedious flaming sessions.
So, now, back to blending doughnuts and tootsie rolls into Protein shakes to get them in more easily... x

Okay, so, since I've been frequenting this virtual bariatric world, there appear to be a few issues which seem to ignite much debate and throw the most meekly devised threads into huge ego-centric 'flaming' exercises.
Not only do I, personally, find this predictably boring; it is also deeply unhelpful. We all know that this process changes or should change, how we do and view things to do with food and wider health issues, forever. As such, it takes a bit of getting used to.
The prospect of having to adapt our long-held behaviours is scary and our little food related rituals? They are tough bleedin' Cookies to break. (My apologies for mentioning the 'C' word there)
Consequently, I'm a big believer in the adage that 'skeletons in the cupboard' are no longer 'skeletons', if they are dragged out into the light of day. (Normally kicking and screaming with the neighbours looking on in horror)
So, roll-up, roll-up. Consider this an online bariatric confessional!
There'll be no 'Hail Mary's' or 'Our Fathers' and flagellation will NOT and should not be forthcoming.
I want you to tell us your 'dirty' little bariatric secrets.
What did you do? Why did you do it? (and I will refrain from asking 'with whom?' you did it!) How did it make you feel afterwards? Did you resolve to never do it again - or indeed, did you think that actually, everything in moderation is not so bad after all?
Did you chow down on that hot-sauce laden and cheese encrusted beef taco 2 days post op? (No one can tell I'm fantasizing about anything that does not constitute a 'fluid' much, can you?!!!) Did you sneak into the fridge and eat all your kids chocolate bars, happy in the knowledge that your Protein Pump Inhibitors would prevent you from getting indigestion? Did you swallow 10 vodka martini's to see if your pouch and your legs could take it?
Come on, tell Aunty Revs and lets see if we can put these beasts to bed once and for all x
As is only fair, I shall go first.. Tonight, I, 8 days post surgery, ate a fair amount of cheese frosting off the top of a red velvet cupcake (and maybe a couple of mouthfuls of the sponge, too). Why? Because it was there. Did it make any sense? No, because I have never craved sweet stuff. I'm a savoury kind of girl. What did I learn from it? That damn, I'm an emotional eater (which I never thought I was) and that shockingly, that **** went down a little bit too easily. Consequently, I learnt in that way lies grave danger...
See, if I can do it, anyone can. So, step forward and lets hear the 'worst' you've got. Everyone is welcome and all are equal here x

This had me in stitches...
http://www.dietdoctor.com/the-problem-with-low-carb-bread

My 'guilty secret'?
I bloomin' created this thread and can't believe it's still going!
My bad
<as she glugs a nice ice cold glass of Gavi >
I am incredibly proud of you all for all the honesty and humour though!
x

... I've licked a chip... In fact.. I'd lick anything right now if it had any flavour... Work surfaces.. windows...

He surely did. My man has the most amazing... okay, wait, wrong website. Shall we get back to talking about bariatric dirty little secrets instead of deviating into my personal dirty little secrets?!!

LOL Who said that all men have hairy bums?!

If it was on a man, meh, I might consider it!

LOL erm, Lady, thanks for the offer, but you're not my 'flavour'!
As for the PPI, I think it would be required, for sure.
And Laura, be sure to get as much mileage out of this as you can. We all know you being in the 'world of right' doesn't happen very often! Muahaha

Dear Jessica,
Sadly not.
After the honeymoon period, it is so very easy for the weight to come back on. I'm not joking.
You HAVE to give it your best whilst the going is good...
The core advice I'd give is...
If you're a carb addict (like me) - NEVER go back to eating bread products. That way lies the devil.
Actually, sod it, whatever your thing was before.. It so shall be after - because it used to be your friend. Everyone has to accept that. It is also easy to swap one 'friend' for another. Usually booze...
It's hard. I'm back to having to be very cognisant of what I'm putting in my mouth now.. very...
Your stomach WILL STRETCH.
Oh, and I've found that i'm hungry every 2.5 hours - which can lead to EASILY maxing out on 2000 + calories.
It's not a miracle, it's a tool - as everyone has said. I'm still trying to master mine... Not very successfully after having put on 22lbs.
Maybe I should put down the glass of wine x

My 'guilty secret'?
I bloomin' created this thread and can't believe it's still going!
My bad
<as she glugs a nice ice cold glass of Gavi >
I am incredibly proud of you all for all the honesty and humour though!
x

Dear Jessica,
Sadly not.
After the honeymoon period, it is so very easy for the weight to come back on. I'm not joking.
You HAVE to give it your best whilst the going is good...
The core advice I'd give is...
If you're a carb addict (like me) - NEVER go back to eating bread products. That way lies the devil.
Actually, sod it, whatever your thing was before.. It so shall be after - because it used to be your friend. Everyone has to accept that. It is also easy to swap one 'friend' for another. Usually booze...
It's hard. I'm back to having to be very cognisant of what I'm putting in my mouth now.. very...
Your stomach WILL STRETCH.
Oh, and I've found that i'm hungry every 2.5 hours - which can lead to EASILY maxing out on 2000 + calories.
It's not a miracle, it's a tool - as everyone has said. I'm still trying to master mine... Not very successfully after having put on 22lbs.
Maybe I should put down the glass of wine x

My 'guilty secret'?
I bloomin' created this thread and can't believe it's still going!
My bad
<as she glugs a nice ice cold glass of Gavi >
I am incredibly proud of you all for all the honesty and humour though!
x

Dear Jessica,
Sadly not.
After the honeymoon period, it is so very easy for the weight to come back on. I'm not joking.
You HAVE to give it your best whilst the going is good...
The core advice I'd give is...
If you're a carb addict (like me) - NEVER go back to eating bread products. That way lies the devil.
Actually, sod it, whatever your thing was before.. It so shall be after - because it used to be your friend. Everyone has to accept that. It is also easy to swap one 'friend' for another. Usually booze...
It's hard. I'm back to having to be very cognisant of what I'm putting in my mouth now.. very...
Your stomach WILL STRETCH.
Oh, and I've found that i'm hungry every 2.5 hours - which can lead to EASILY maxing out on 2000 + calories.
It's not a miracle, it's a tool - as everyone has said. I'm still trying to master mine... Not very successfully after having put on 22lbs.
Maybe I should put down the glass of wine x

My 'guilty secret'?
I bloomin' created this thread and can't believe it's still going!
My bad
<as she glugs a nice ice cold glass of Gavi >
I am incredibly proud of you all for all the honesty and humour though!
x

This IS a no judgement room. Any judgmental types, are invited to leave their ego's at the door before stepping inside, thank you.
Because, primarily, I am so sick of seeing that kind of BS on this website and I wanted a happy 'yeah, I'm human' kind of a chat thread. In fact, if i see any narkiness of that kind, I actually might have to give a toss enough to get my verbal scythe out for once and trust me, all you've seen is happy-go-lucky, relatively balanced Revs so far.
You wouldn't like her when she's angry.... (tries to lower her BP so that the green tint doesn't start to show too obviously)
Clearly, if someone has done something injurious to their health and there have been a couple of posts which indicate that this could have been a possibility, there is a natural duty of care to offer support and counsel (as was done by laura when she gave a gentle warning to newbie operatives scarfing down normal food too early, which, lets face it, is dodge-o-rama. Or to the lady whose eating disorder is re-appearing and consequently requires some love and medical intervention). However, may I suggest that if you feel so strongly about those who have posted something a little scary, please message them on the side. After all, tone is everything and can often be misconstrued which leads to those ever-so-tedious flaming sessions.
So, now, back to blending doughnuts and tootsie rolls into Protein shakes to get them in more easily... x