PoppyT

I have found some I like through a company called "Nothing Naughty". You should have seen the girls at work when a box arrived with that name on it. They all had supercilious looks on their faces lol. I assured them it wasn't "one of those" deliveries. We all had a good laugh at the name.

Just wondering what you are using for Protein powders. I read some research which said that Atkins Protein Powders were as good as any others when undergoing bariatric surgery. I am a bit baffled but there it was. Can anyone offer me any insights regarding this? Atkins is a lot cheaper than other protein powders so if it is ok I would use that as it is readily available through supermarkets rather than having to order things on-line.

I would love to hear from anyone who would like to be my friend and/ or mentor. I am from New Zealand. If there is anyone from Mumbai would love to hear from you as I am heading there in March

March 24th

That's awesome

New Zealand

I am so please that you asked this as I hadn't even considered it. I used to sing in bands but now limit myself to theatre work. I was going to audition for a singing part just before my surgery so I hope nothing changes afterwards. Thank goodness it is not my day job.

I am so thankful that it is not just me. I have been able to keep it sort of under control today but...... I shouted morning tea today for my birthday, I am going out for dinner tonight and now my darling has just called to say that his boss has asked us out for dinner tomorrow. It's going to be a trial but I have already decided that I am going to have only an entrée tonight. It will be based on fish so that is ok. Not so sure about tomorrow night though.

I have told my sister and of course my darling knows as we had long discussions about it. I am sure the rest will all get to know after the surgery. When I think about it, the reason is probably because I feel a bit like a failure resorting to WLS. My head still says I should have been able to do it myself which is a result of how we were brought up - you can achieve anything as long as you put in the effort. Oh well, I want to live rather than exist so if I am a failure in some peoples eyes, so what!!!!!

My surgeon has given me a diet of 2 Protein shakes, a lean meal with fish and 2c of vegetables for my pre op 2 weeks. He has also given me some other options such as one serving of specified fruit and 500ml of skim milk so I suppose I am lucky. I have started replacing 1 meal a day at the moment and will lift that to 2 Protein Shakes the week before I really have to start. Surgery is planned for 25th March so that makes it March 10th I have to do it properly. I have approached this in a project management fashion lol.

Thanks to you all. It is so helpful to realize that I am not the only one going through this. I am thankful that I am not eating between meals and only eating what I love at meal times. I am lucky that sweets are not my failing as such. I suppose I have been struggling with food and trying to be a good Weight Watcher for so many years. All those years of trying to avoid things like Pasta and brownies and now I can see the end in sight my head has gone "You may as well have them now as it won't happen again for a long time, if ever again". Thank you for those that commented about the possibility of weight gain meaning a delay in the surgery. That really got my attention and made me realize the damage I could do. Time to get it all together - yet again.

Has anyone else done this and what did you do to get yourself under control again? My surgery is booked for late March and at present I am going through the "I am going to eat what I want because I won't be able to later". I hate myself for doing it and it really goes against my grain. Perhaps it is a subconscious response to the fact that I know I will need to be so disciplined in the future and it will be a long time before I can eat those things again. Look forward to your comments.

Looks like March 25th for me. A lot of me can't wait but there is definitely some apprehension.