KindaFamiliar

Hello world - I'm back!!!
Get your questions rolling in...
I kinda feel like there's some questions what need some answerin'...
Don't get your bits all bunched with bannings and the like..
Come see the doctor...
He'll make everything alllllllllright!!!
Ladies and gentlemen -
THE DOCTOR IS IN!!!

Just a couple of points you've raised @@skinnyjeansatlast
Firstly, there are carbs in cauliflower
A quick Google search tells me that there's 5g of carbs per 100g in there..
There's also 7g/100g in broccoli and 9g/100g in brussel sprouts..
Yep, they're all less than mashed potato but they're by no means carb-free options.
Secondly, you say "what do we need carbs for, really"...
In short, the answer is 'fuel'..
Yes, there's much more to it than that, but again, a quick Google search of "do we need carbs' will answer that question much more effectively than I can..
Next, I don't believe carbs are "a slippery slope back to" anything.
Poor choices and lack of will-power are much more 'slippery'...
Remember, there are good carbs too...
And they're nothing to be afraid of...
Lastly, you're right, there are many "truly yummy things" that can be eaten...
But carbs is what I'm asking about at this point..
Thank you for taking the time to reply.
I genuinely appreciate the effort.
And congrats on being only 10-15 pounds from goal after just 5 months...
You must be well pleased..
Thanx again...
Jason

That's precisely why the doctor has returned...
He feels that some lightening up should take place..
And let's face it - the doctor is the man to facilitate such lightening...
So bring your questions common-folk...
No problem too big...
None too small...
Remember - the doctor knows stuff!!!**
**The doctor really knows nothing.
He's pretty much full of sh*t..
But you all know that...

That's precisely why the doctor has returned...
He feels that some lightening up should take place..
And let's face it - the doctor is the man to facilitate such lightening...
So bring your questions common-folk...
No problem too big...
None too small...
Remember - the doctor knows stuff!!!**
**The doctor really knows nothing.
He's pretty much full of sh*t..
But you all know that...

Hello world - I'm back!!!
Get your questions rolling in...
I kinda feel like there's some questions what need some answerin'...
Don't get your bits all bunched with bannings and the like..
Come see the doctor...
He'll make everything alllllllllright!!!
Ladies and gentlemen -
THE DOCTOR IS IN!!!

And I guess the two replies really do point to the fact that the BEST advice will come from your medical/surgical team...
As @@Dub stated, he wasn't allowed milk on his 14 day pre-op plan...
My pre-op was 4 weeks and milk was allowed...
So you will get conflicting replies...
Best to take the advice of your team, because they know YOUR specific situation...
Good luck to you!!!

That's precisely why the doctor has returned...
He feels that some lightening up should take place..
And let's face it - the doctor is the man to facilitate such lightening...
So bring your questions common-folk...
No problem too big...
None too small...
Remember - the doctor knows stuff!!!**
**The doctor really knows nothing.
He's pretty much full of sh*t..
But you all know that...

Hello world - I'm back!!!
Get your questions rolling in...
I kinda feel like there's some questions what need some answerin'...
Don't get your bits all bunched with bannings and the like..
Come see the doctor...
He'll make everything alllllllllright!!!
Ladies and gentlemen -
THE DOCTOR IS IN!!!

Just a couple of points you've raised @@skinnyjeansatlast
Firstly, there are carbs in cauliflower
A quick Google search tells me that there's 5g of carbs per 100g in there..
There's also 7g/100g in broccoli and 9g/100g in brussel sprouts..
Yep, they're all less than mashed potato but they're by no means carb-free options.
Secondly, you say "what do we need carbs for, really"...
In short, the answer is 'fuel'..
Yes, there's much more to it than that, but again, a quick Google search of "do we need carbs' will answer that question much more effectively than I can..
Next, I don't believe carbs are "a slippery slope back to" anything.
Poor choices and lack of will-power are much more 'slippery'...
Remember, there are good carbs too...
And they're nothing to be afraid of...
Lastly, you're right, there are many "truly yummy things" that can be eaten...
But carbs is what I'm asking about at this point..
Thank you for taking the time to reply.
I genuinely appreciate the effort.
And congrats on being only 10-15 pounds from goal after just 5 months...
You must be well pleased..
Thanx again...
Jason

Just a couple of points you've raised @@skinnyjeansatlast
Firstly, there are carbs in cauliflower
A quick Google search tells me that there's 5g of carbs per 100g in there..
There's also 7g/100g in broccoli and 9g/100g in brussel sprouts..
Yep, they're all less than mashed potato but they're by no means carb-free options.
Secondly, you say "what do we need carbs for, really"...
In short, the answer is 'fuel'..
Yes, there's much more to it than that, but again, a quick Google search of "do we need carbs' will answer that question much more effectively than I can..
Next, I don't believe carbs are "a slippery slope back to" anything.
Poor choices and lack of will-power are much more 'slippery'...
Remember, there are good carbs too...
And they're nothing to be afraid of...
Lastly, you're right, there are many "truly yummy things" that can be eaten...
But carbs is what I'm asking about at this point..
Thank you for taking the time to reply.
I genuinely appreciate the effort.
And congrats on being only 10-15 pounds from goal after just 5 months...
You must be well pleased..
Thanx again...
Jason

Hello world - I'm back!!!
Get your questions rolling in...
I kinda feel like there's some questions what need some answerin'...
Don't get your bits all bunched with bannings and the like..
Come see the doctor...
He'll make everything alllllllllright!!!
Ladies and gentlemen -
THE DOCTOR IS IN!!!

Ok, a little about me and my situation -
Nearly 2 years post-op
Lost around 120kg (264 pounds) so far
Well pleased with the result
No complaints at all
HOWEVER...
I still have another 30kg (66 pounds) or so until I'm "happy"
I've had stalls and fluctuations just like everyone else.
I keep my Protein up MOST of the time
I'm just getting back into exercise/gym after a break over Christmas (ok, ok - November and December)
What I want to know is this -
Simply put, what is YOUR carb intake like?
How many grams per day?
What about your protein/fat/carb percentages?
You see, I've been trying to keep my carb count as LOW as possible
This has meant that, on occasion, I've been consuming as little as 12 grams of carbs per day
It's only recently that I discovered how low that actually is
Obviously, I'm hoping to get info from some folk who are at a similar stage as myself, but I'll take whatever info I can get and will just discard what I don't need.
I know this is not an exact science...
That's why I'm hoping to hear ideas from a few different angles
And don't forget - play nice...
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion; no matter how wrong they may be
Thanx for your anticipated assistance...
Jason

Ok, a little about me and my situation -
Nearly 2 years post-op
Lost around 120kg (264 pounds) so far
Well pleased with the result
No complaints at all
HOWEVER...
I still have another 30kg (66 pounds) or so until I'm "happy"
I've had stalls and fluctuations just like everyone else.
I keep my Protein up MOST of the time
I'm just getting back into exercise/gym after a break over Christmas (ok, ok - November and December)
What I want to know is this -
Simply put, what is YOUR carb intake like?
How many grams per day?
What about your protein/fat/carb percentages?
You see, I've been trying to keep my carb count as LOW as possible
This has meant that, on occasion, I've been consuming as little as 12 grams of carbs per day
It's only recently that I discovered how low that actually is
Obviously, I'm hoping to get info from some folk who are at a similar stage as myself, but I'll take whatever info I can get and will just discard what I don't need.
I know this is not an exact science...
That's why I'm hoping to hear ideas from a few different angles
And don't forget - play nice...
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion; no matter how wrong they may be
Thanx for your anticipated assistance...
Jason

Welcome back. A little excitement was happening on BP these last few days, but nothing that "the doctor" can't fix.

Hello world - I'm back!!!
Get your questions rolling in...
I kinda feel like there's some questions what need some answerin'...
Don't get your bits all bunched with bannings and the like..
Come see the doctor...
He'll make everything alllllllllright!!!
Ladies and gentlemen -
THE DOCTOR IS IN!!!

And in other news, in the 4th quarter, the Patriots are leading the Texans 24 to 16.

Knife fight scars from your former life as a buccaneer on the high seas...
That's what I'd go with...

You're right...
I'm "not the one sleeping alone etc..."
Nor do I have children...
In fact, I'm not even married...
However, I'm also not privy to the complete details of the OP's relationship...
I'm not knowing of all the ins and outs of the situation...
What I AM is capable of putting forward my opinion without resorting to judgmental name-calling and derogatory remarks...
What I AM is a person who is smart enough to know that there are ALWAYS two sides to a story...
I'm also smart enough to know that, upon reading one or two of the more recent posts, there's very little I can say that will be properly read or understood without resorting to the aforementioned childish antics...
Chalk another win up for ignorance...

You're right...
I'm "not the one sleeping alone etc..."
Nor do I have children...
In fact, I'm not even married...
However, I'm also not privy to the complete details of the OP's relationship...
I'm not knowing of all the ins and outs of the situation...
What I AM is capable of putting forward my opinion without resorting to judgmental name-calling and derogatory remarks...
What I AM is a person who is smart enough to know that there are ALWAYS two sides to a story...
I'm also smart enough to know that, upon reading one or two of the more recent posts, there's very little I can say that will be properly read or understood without resorting to the aforementioned childish antics...
Chalk another win up for ignorance...

"Everyone can have their own opinion but it is never ok to walk out on a marriage and children with no explanation or warning."
I do agree with your "own opinion" statement @@reree6898
Each if us are entitled to such...
My point, however, is this -
I'm not aware of the full story...
I'm not aware of all the details...
So I'm not in a position to make judgments or call the guy names...
I've no doubt that you're hurting and you feel like sh*t...
But sometimes "this isn't working for me" IS the only explanation...
Again, I'm not assuming to know what is going thru the guy's mind...
The fact is, he MAY be a complete tool and be deserving of the petty name calling and character assassination that he's getting from the 'sisterhood'...
But maybe, just maybe, he's a guy who is struggling to put things into words and is doing (what he considers to be) the best he can for all involved...
(Please note, I am NOT including all the previous posters under the 'sisterhood' moniker. Just the overly outraged and militant ones - you'll each know who you are...)
I genuinely wish the best for you...
But I also hope that your (ex?)husband finds the happiness that he's seeking
Good luck to you both and to your family...

Hi @@Babbs
Nice to see you.
I'd heard you had left.
Nice to see that the rumour mill is as unreliable as ever.
In response to your question, the short answer is 'No'.
There was no 'hurt' on my part.
I certainly don't feel the need to go into bat for someone just because they are of the male persuasion.
As I said, if the guys is a dick then he's a dick.
But my point was that ultimately, that's not for you, me, or any of the other folk in here who have absolutely no idea of the reality of the situation to decide.
It's up to the OP to decide...
For it is SHE ALONE who actually knows...
As I'm sure you're aware, as soon as you post something on an internet forum, you're going to get differing opinions and viewpoints.
I just thought there was an opportunity to put forward such in a manner which was non-confrontational and certainly not disrespectful...
If I have, in any way, cause the OP any distress or offence with my words the I wholeheartedly apologise to her.
That was by no means my intention, neither then nor now.
But as far as the rest of you go, meh...
Don't like what I say?
Ignore...
That's what you girls are always so keen to say isn't it??
Happy New Year to you and yours...

You're right...
I'm "not the one sleeping alone etc..."
Nor do I have children...
In fact, I'm not even married...
However, I'm also not privy to the complete details of the OP's relationship...
I'm not knowing of all the ins and outs of the situation...
What I AM is capable of putting forward my opinion without resorting to judgmental name-calling and derogatory remarks...
What I AM is a person who is smart enough to know that there are ALWAYS two sides to a story...
I'm also smart enough to know that, upon reading one or two of the more recent posts, there's very little I can say that will be properly read or understood without resorting to the aforementioned childish antics...
Chalk another win up for ignorance...

"Everyone can have their own opinion but it is never ok to walk out on a marriage and children with no explanation or warning."
I do agree with your "own opinion" statement @@reree6898
Each if us are entitled to such...
My point, however, is this -
I'm not aware of the full story...
I'm not aware of all the details...
So I'm not in a position to make judgments or call the guy names...
I've no doubt that you're hurting and you feel like sh*t...
But sometimes "this isn't working for me" IS the only explanation...
Again, I'm not assuming to know what is going thru the guy's mind...
The fact is, he MAY be a complete tool and be deserving of the petty name calling and character assassination that he's getting from the 'sisterhood'...
But maybe, just maybe, he's a guy who is struggling to put things into words and is doing (what he considers to be) the best he can for all involved...
(Please note, I am NOT including all the previous posters under the 'sisterhood' moniker. Just the overly outraged and militant ones - you'll each know who you are...)
I genuinely wish the best for you...
But I also hope that your (ex?)husband finds the happiness that he's seeking
Good luck to you both and to your family...

So much name calling and uninformed judgement...
You know what?
Sometimes just up and leaving is the right thing to do...
Sometimes it's the better option...
If stuff is done, it's done..
Yep, it can hurt...
But so can dragging sh*t on for weeks/months/years..
The ONLY dodgy thing I saw (if I've understood the OP) is taking all the money from the account - that's kinda low...
But as for the rest - grieve the end of your relationship and move on...
You'll be fine..
Good luck to you...
**EDIT** - Upon re-reading the original post I saw that the husband took half the money in the account...
So I'm ok with the guy's actions...
I'm sure it wasn't a decision he made lightly...

@@Renea Glover
60g of Protein in a sitting is too much...
The body can only process approx 30g at a time...
380 cals is hard to comment on without some sort of perspective...
Like @@jenn1 said, it might be better to post a 'normal' day's intake and we can all go from there...