Day after...how'd ya do?

  I have to admit that I struggled.  I ate too the point of pain which wasn't good.  Then the act of having to gracefully excuse myself while I went thru the symptoms of dumping.  I was sooooooo mad at myself.  I should know better.  This is the 3rd Thanksgiving I've been through since surgery.  I was disappointed in myself.  It shows me I need to get back on the boards and post more so that I can get back on track by getting and giving those key elements in our journey, support and love for others.

 

HUGS,

Margo

Hi Margo~ I'm so sorry that you're struggling so much.  One thing that WLS does not do is rearrange our brains so that food is not such a hot topic.  Wi**** did!  I  struggle with food also, (but so far I haven't put back any weight--by the grace of God.)  I haven't lost any either. I have those dreaded last 15 lbs to go.  I think so often I sabotage myself from the success of getting rid of the last lbs. But---someone on the boards earlier this week decided that she needed to be accountable for intake and exercise.  Would that help you? Sometimes we need to 'fess up and get encouragement in our daily/weekly journey.  I'm  here if you feel that would help you. ANYWAY--Don't keep beating yourself up.  You won't accomplish anything good from that.   I will keep you in my prayers for strength and that you realize what a good job you've done so far!  You're a strong lady---it does take strength to come on board and admit your weaknesses.  Now up and onward!  You can do it!!  And we'll help you! Take care, and God bless~ ((HUG)) **SUE**

Thanks for your kind words Sue.  You are so right, I have to stop being hard on myself.  Thanks for the prayers.

Hugs,

Margo

I did really good - took a few small pieces of turkey, a couple tablespoons of spuds, a little dressing and corn, a spot of jello.  And I had a finger-width piece of cheesecake, one of pie, an da couple small bites of pecan pie after a while.  Didn't stuff myself, didn't dump, and even with the carbs I ate, my blood sugar was 105 when I got home!  Methinks my diabetes is on it's way out!! The interesting thing was that my infamous SIL didn't say anything to me - until AFTER my hubby asked her "So, have you taken a good look at my wife tonight?"  So she admitted noticing how much smaller I am, they talked about me and the surgery, when, how much, blah blah blah, and then she came over to me and said "Say, you're looking really good!"  I said an enthusiastic "Thank You!", and that was it!  No conversation, no questions, nothing.  Just "Say, you're looking really good!"  My only SIL that knew about the surgery gave me some discreet kudo's shortly after we got there, so that was nice.  But other than that, there were about 18 people who said nothing.  Kinda funny, kinda sad.  But at least my weight loss was not brought up as a topic of conversation, which is what I think I feared most.   Anyway, hope you all had a FABULOUS DAY!!! 

Yesterday was easier than I thought it would be. I acutally hosted and made the entire meal except for the SF Pumpkin Pie.  My sister made that for me. I had a bite of everything and felt great. I went to the fitness center tonight after work and I hit one-der-land, I was so surprised. Great Thanksgiving, WLS is the best decision I ever made.

HIJACK! Darla~ I LOVE your new picture!       WOW!!! I guess the 'official' Christmas countdown starts?!   I remember how this time between Thanksgiving and New Years was always GLUTTON TIME!   It sure is nice to be normal---however and whatever that really is! ((HUG)) **SUE**

HIJACK**** Holy Crap Hannah!!!!! Darla is that you? You are the incredible shrinking woman!!!! Lookin good girl!!!!

Turkey day was great! I love, love turkey. And it was sooooooooooooooo moist. BUT- I think that it wasn't all the way cooked. I had a bit of the diarrhea today. Would I eat it again? Heck yeah! It was worth it. LOL.

I thought I'd wake up for black Friday; but I opted for sleep instead. I started work today at 830am. I think I made the right choice.

I want your recipe for the yummy pie......... please.

Hugs,

Lori

I did really good.  I had a little bit of ham, two bites of turkey, about a tablespoon of taters with a bit of gravy, a spoon of 7 layer salad (mmmm), and a couple pieces of cheese.  For desert,  I brought along my Citrical calcium chew.  Later on when I was helping clean up, I broke off a small piece of lemon poppyseed bread.  That was really good.