10-9-09

In addition to being able to eat just about anything - how is the portion size - has that increased as well? I think it's kind of comforting on one hand to know that you don't have to give everything up forever and scary on the other hand to know that it ends up being a struggle just like it always has been - but it must be a lot better looking at 14 pounds as opposed to 114 - right?

Why no picture???

Just decided to take off my picture, DH really doesn't like me to give out too much info on line.

Yes it is better looking at 14lbs opposed to 114.

As for giving up everything for ever, I almost wish I ever tested the waters with sweets, I have a thing for chocolate now..........

Portion size when eating dense protien like chicken breast, beef or pork is about 2-3 oz along with maybe a 1/3 of a cup or so of veg and  1/3 cup starch with a meal.
Other foods like cottage cheese I could eat about 1 cup with some fruit, lettuce I can eat several cups. I stay away from bread much of the time, when I do eat it I get really full and can't eat the protien I should. I still supplement with one protien drink a day, for breakfast since I am not a breakfast person. The problem is snacking too much, even though I still can't eat anywhere near the quantity I could before surgery, thank goodness, It is best to snack on protien as it is more filling and keeps you feeling full the longest and is better for you as we all know. The struggle for me with is my relationship with food, it  is one that I will need to constantly be aware of. But I will never forget how I was before I lost weight and do not want to ever go back there.

Sher

ps.some people are never able to tolerate some foods.

 

 

Hi Tammy,

Congratualtions!!!  I'm so excitted for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

Because I have an "IN" with the anesthesiology department at the hospital, I can request the best doctor and nurse anesthestist for you.  Just let me know!!!

Again, congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!



 

Thanks Allison! I would appreciate the best and if I can't have the best - can you make sure the worst isn't the other option?

You won't be too far behind me! Are you going tomorrow? I'm pretty sure I'll be there too - I think my brother-in-law might meet me there as well - I'll look for you!

Good luck Tammy.  I hope this will work for you better than the band.  Keep us posted on the differences since now you will have experienced both.
Hugs,
Bev

Thanks Bev - I sure hope this tool is better for me - I had such high hopes for the band but it just wasn't the right choice for me - unfortunately that choice will now make a complicated surgery even more complicated having to remove it - oh well - live and learn... How is the band working for you these days? I saw a show the other day on tv where this guy lost about 200 pounds with the band! I wish I had been a success story with it......

Hi Tammy,

Of course I'll make sure you get the best!!  Actually, most of our docs are excellent.  There are a few who don't have the best personalities, but I'll make sure you get both...great personality and great skills!!

Unfortunately I wasn't able to make the meeting last night.  How was it?  I'd like to attend the next one.

Again, congratulations!!  I'm so excited as if it's my date. LOL!!!

Hey Allison - I never made it to the meeting either - I ended up getting really, really sick on Tuesday - I got a fever that went up to 103.5!! I went to the doctor and he said it was a "bug" - I'm doing much better now - Thankfully!

Hopefully we can catch up at the next support meeting in August....

Hi Tammy!

Glad to hear that you are feeling better!

I had a seizure that afternoon (I'm on medication for seizures), and it lasted much longer than normal and I actually lost consciousness for a short while, but I'm feeling better now. 

Can't wait for the 9th!!

Hope to see you in August!