WLSResources/ClothingExch

Thank you, too, Vanessa. If my note was any help to you, I'm way ahead of the game.

I noticed that you had surgery not even four weeks ago. You're had an amazing start and I wish you joy and success all the way.

Laurie

Oop, sorry. After posting what I'd written here, I noticed the button for editing. Did so above.

Tink, I get the impression from reading between the lines of your note that fish has not yet passed your lips. If this is correct, why not have a few fish meals at a restaurant before you run around buying and cooking?

Beyond that, I see others have made so many suggestions for dipping your toes in the Water, so to speak. It seems to me that you might make your first forays with the "meatier, more solid" (my quotation marks) types, e.g., fresh tuna, salmon, swordfish, halibut. Red snapper, too. The simpler the preparation, the better. Baked or broiled with some simple seasoning and wedges of fresh lemon to taste. In the end, though, you'll have to choose yourself. So many suggestions of so many dissimilar varieties will only make you dizzy.

There are countless recipes available online or in books and magazines. An old, excellent, basic book by a late, beloved, revered star/champ that will teach you much so that you'll be able to improvise your own recipes is "The New James Beard Book of Fish Cookery." That's not the exact title, but you'll find it by searching parts of it. It should be available at Amazon, Powells or any of the used-book sites, some of which specialize in cookbooks.

Here's a cool tip: The Canadian theory of fish cookery, which I learned of from Jimmy. It's the work of the Canadian dept. of fisheries or some such. Cooking time is essentially 10 minutes per inch of thickness, but read the book (or search online?). I'd spell it out more clearly for you, but all my cookbooks are packed away and out of reach.

Best wishes as you move ahead.

Laurie

How about a lovely moving van?

Mom26, I'm so glad you stopped by so that I can congratulate you on your very recent surgery. Or maybe it's still a few days off? In any case I wish you the greatest pleasure and success and hope you'll be able to take part in the clothing exchange.

Laurie

Going strong for five and one-half years, the Greater New York Bariatric Clothing Exchange invites men and women who have had any of the weight-loss procedures or are scheduled for surgery. It's free, it's fun, and the next event is coming up Thursday evening, October 22, 2015. For full information, follow this BariatricPal link...

...http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/351620-greater-new-york-bariatric-surgery-clothing-exchange-free-10222015/

Laurie

My visits to BariatricPal are very rare, as I'm a poor navigator. I just posted, however, a notice of the next Greater New York Bariatric Surgery Clothing Exchange (October 22). I'm so glad I did, or I wouldn't have made my way to this notice for the October 17 Face to Face meeting. It's now engraved on my calendar.

Since the Face to Face is for our area, I hope I'm not out of bounds with the following link to the clothing exchange info?

Laurie

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/351620-greater-new-york-bariatric-surgery-clothing-exchange-free-10222015/

The Greater New York Bariatric Surgery Clothing Exchange began five and one-half years ago as a volunteer/participant-arranged adjunct of the lapband support group of NYU Langone Medical Center. Logistics matters soon proved that new quarters were needed. The move made it possible to invite people from other hospitals in the area. The clothing exchange welcomes those who've had any of the weight-loss procedures or are scheduled for one. It's free! It's semi-annual.

Details for the October 22, 2015, event follow. I'll be happy to answer any questions about it here in the forum. If you'd like to receive notices of future exchanges via direct email, shoot a note to me at bandsterswap@yahoo.com. I like to have an idea of where potential participants had surgery and how they learn of the exchange, so please mention your WLS hospital and BariatricPal. The Yahoo address is my own; I do not make anyone's information or email address available to others.

If you've attended before or receive notices from your surgery practice, you'll see a new address for our wonderful, non-profit host. We've also switched to a weekday evening from the Saturdays at their previous quarters.

Hope to see you!

Laurie

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GREATER NEW YORK BARIATRIC SURGERY CLOTHING EXCHANGE

[For Men and Women Who Have Had or Are Scheduled for WLS]

Join us at our host's NEW, MIDTOWN MANHATTAN LOCATION

THURSDAY * OCTOBER 22, 2015 * 6 P.M.– 8 P.M.

Where: BOTTOMLESS CLOSET

16 East 52^nd Street, 15^th Floor, New York, NY 10022

(between Fifth and Madison Avenues)

• Everything must be clean, intact and ready for wearing.
• Intimates (e.g., workout clothes, leggings, underwear, swimwear, sleepwear, socks, hosiery) must be new/unused/unworn.
• Accessories in good condition are great (belts, jewelry, scarves, neckties, purses, shoes, etc.).
• Dressing rooms are available.

Need nothing now? Feel free to bring items you're no longer using and stay for the conversation.

Bottomless Closet, our host, helps disadvantaged NYC women enter and succeed in the workforce and improve the quality of their lives. All items not adopted during our event are donated to BC. Documents will be available for tax purposes.

Contact bandsterswap@yahoo.com if you have any questions about the exchange. If you'd like to help set up, come at 5:30. If you're able to stay a little past 8:00 to straighten up, great.

To people who ask me whom to tell and when to tell, I always advise to tell no one whom you would not give your SSN or bank statement. It seems that Jerr Bear confided in someone who gossiped. Shame on that person.

Someone here suggested a simple reply to the negative comments -- something like "That's nice." That's probably the best way to handle the all-knowing, judgmental bozos, but how many of us can really carry it off?

Now and then I point out that those of us who have surgery do the same that others do: Change our eating patterns, exercise, et al. On top of that we have surgery which is far from magical, so who's taking the easy way? Other times I say somewhat icily, "I requested neither your opinion nor your advice on a personal matter. Your negativity is out of line and I expect to hear no more about it." In any case I respond as I think suits the person and occasion.

Fiddle-dee-dee to all of 'em.

I joined BP yesterday. My first official action was to inadvertently block (I think that's what the little option window said) the signature on a forum post I was read. My search for help failed. Here's hoping someone can tell me how to restore that nice member's signature block. She didn't know and suggested I write to Alex, the founder, but I can't even find a way to contact him. Thank you.

I just joined Bariatric Pal and am so happy to find the post about the clothing exchange. The only thing missing due to my own error is that next week's event marks the fifth anniversary of this free, semi-annual program. I'm proud that it's the longest-running show of its kind by far.

Anyone wanting more information or to receive notices of future exchanges, contact me at bandsterswap@yahoo.com, the email I use only for the exchange. Please mention Bariatric Pal and the hospital/practice at which you had surgery. I'll keep your contact information private.

To introduce myself: I had surgery at Columbia UMC and began attending the NYUMC support group. A few months post-op and in need of new clothes, I dove in to organize an exchange to coincide with a meeting. After a second exchange, I partnered with Bottomless Closet to open for us on weekends. The venue not only gives us a cozy space and dressing rooms, but also leeway to include patients all over the area who've had any of the bariatric procedures. The interest that the staff have in spreading the word is gratifying. I'm also grateful to the NYU practice for having been a friendly nesting ground for this endeavor.

Go Walking, It sounds as though you'll be there on the 21st. I'm looking forward to seeing you.

Laurie