1st post-op party!

My husband and I threw a birthday party and weight loss celebration last Saturday. We really pulled out the stops. We had piles of BBQ,Tamales,Fajitas, chips,dip, margaritas,beer, and cakes. We decorated the backyard with paper lanterns, and bright colored tableclothes. My present was to sit under the gazebo and listen to my new birdbath fountain while swinging in my backyard swing. I talked to friends, watched the kids play...........AND ATE PRACTICALLY NOTHING!!! I had a few bites of chicken, a tablespoon of beans, and a sip of margarita. That was all. I had a great time, and I never missed the eating part of socializing. This had worried me before surgery. How would I cope in a heavy eating situation. As an ex smoker, I left the room when smoke was present, but you can't do that with food. I worried that it would be stressful, and that I would regret my surgery. Instead, I found that I enjoyed conversation much more, and I actually spent most of the party telling a small group of obese women about the surgery and answering their questions. One even called the next day to ask me more personal questions she was too embarrassed to ask at the party. I feel as though a great weight has been lifted off of me.(no puns intended) . I am a different person than before the surgery. I think and behave like a normal eater. Food is no longer GOD in my life. How blessed I am to be alive at this time when this surgery is possible. I can look forward to time with my babies and my hunny bunny. I have my health and my life back.

Pretty coooooooool experience!!!! Sounds like you had a lovely party, and I so love the part about you sharing your experience with others -- that's what it's all about, IMHO! I share your feelings on being a different person since WLS - totally (((((skinny hugs))))) wendyb

I am so happy that the tides are finally turning for you Hun. You deserve it! I can't wait to head out your way so we can meet! LOL! I had my first gathering with friends and it did not go so well b/c I ended up ing what I ate b/c I ate too fast. So now I make sure to have some protein before hand so I can spend the whole time mindlessly drinking my good drinks and munching a little later when the bulk of the socializing is done. When I talk and socialize I do things so mindlessly, that I have found it is better to be in a drinking phase than an eating one. LOL! You would be amazed about how much I drink when I am chatting away, like at support group meetings. It gives me somethign to do so that I am not talking all the time. When I am home by myslef I don't think about drinking so it might take me all morningt o do a 24oz water bottle. Shoot, I can drink that in one 30 minute meeting! Hehehe... Brightest Blessings for a Wonderful Day~ Jamie M. aka Lady Autumn Weight- 257/215/146 BMI- 44.1/36.9/25 Height- 5' 4" lbs lost: -42 Open RNY: 1/19/05 My WLS Journey Site: home.bellsouth.net/p/PWP-LadyAutumnsWLSjourney No matter what size, we are all Goddesses inside!

Hi Lou Ann, While I was reading your message I was saying to myself "wow, I wanna go". It sounds like you had a wonderful time. Really wish I could have come. It's still cold and snow is in the forecast for this week. Congratulations on your new found YOU!!!!!!! Take care, Syndi