8/31 QOTD: What things have surprised you along the way?
In regard to your weight loss journey, what has surprised you?
I realized earlier today that I had no problem making the switch to skim milk, but just a few months ago, I gagged at the thought of it! I'm also surprised by how good sugar free popsicles are! I used to think they were gross, but now that I've gotten used to them, I see them as a way to treat myself.
I realized earlier today that I had no problem making the switch to skim milk, but just a few months ago, I gagged at the thought of it! I'm also surprised by how good sugar free popsicles are! I used to think they were gross, but now that I've gotten used to them, I see them as a way to treat myself.
Maybe I will have to try them....I have always thought they were gross too.
Well, #1 was how easy it is for me to drink. I kept hearing about sip, sip, sip.....I pretty much have been drinking normal since the day out of the hospital. I was nervous about this 'trying to get your liquids in' and found for me there is no issue. I even asked my NUT if I have to continue to count liquids or just drink like I normally would.....
#2 The SOUNDS my tummy made for the first week. OH MY GOODNESS. It sounded like a lion roaring. I don't know if it was the old tummy protesting or if it was the gas making its way out or what....but man was it LOUD!
Well, #1 was how easy it is for me to drink. I kept hearing about sip, sip, sip.....I pretty much have been drinking normal since the day out of the hospital. I was nervous about this 'trying to get your liquids in' and found for me there is no issue. I even asked my NUT if I have to continue to count liquids or just drink like I normally would.....
#2 The SOUNDS my tummy made for the first week. OH MY GOODNESS. It sounded like a lion roaring. I don't know if it was the old tummy protesting or if it was the gas making its way out or what....but man was it LOUD!
Lots of surprises. I was so surprised to learn I like Soy Milk very much. Hope I learn to like SF pops because...gross. Have had almost no sweets in 10 months but kicking the coffee habit has been much tougher than I expected. It surprised me that I had such a hard time sharing my WLS with people. And I've still only told the immediate circle. I am not inclined to want to talk about it much outside of the inner circle. and I'm a talker! And every single day I am surprised at how it takes 3 times as long to do ANYTHING as I think it's gonna. LOL. What a gorgeous day. Happy Labor Day to you. Treading
LOL I know what you mean about the tummy noises.
Some surprising things for me have been that I've actually come to enjoy my protien shakes. That's a big one! I still can't believe how good I feel either. I know so many people say it but I wondered if I'd ever get there. I really do feel energetic. One sad surprise for me has been the reaction of a former very close friend. It still bothers me to no end. We work together so it's right there everyday. And I'm surprised at how I've come to love and rely on this board. I've never been a part of an online community before.
Hey Treading it's September!!!!!
Some surprising things for me have been that I've actually come to enjoy my protien shakes. That's a big one! I still can't believe how good I feel either. I know so many people say it but I wondered if I'd ever get there. I really do feel energetic. One sad surprise for me has been the reaction of a former very close friend. It still bothers me to no end. We work together so it's right there everyday. And I'm surprised at how I've come to love and rely on this board. I've never been a part of an online community before.
Hey Treading it's September!!!!!
On September 1, 2008 at 8:51 AM Pacific Time, Rosemary S. wrote:
LOL I know what you mean about the tummy noises. Some surprising things for me have been that I've actually come to enjoy my protien shakes. That's a big one! I still can't believe how good I feel either. I know so many people say it but I wondered if I'd ever get there. I really do feel energetic. One sad surprise for me has been the reaction of a former very close friend. It still bothers me to no end. We work together so it's right there everyday. And I'm surprised at how I've come to love and rely on this board. I've never been a part of an online community before.
Hey Treading it's September!!!!!
I never did end up saying anything to most of the people in my life. *shrug* It didn't end up being a big deal. Sheesh, I've lost close to forty pounds, and nobody I work with even noticed, so I feel no need to bring it up with anybody!
I've never tried soy milk and I don't even know much about its benefits. Do you drink itinstead of cow's milk? If so, why?
I've never tried soy milk and I don't even know much about its benefits. Do you drink itinstead of cow's milk? If so, why?
I am very lucky in that aspect, that many people have commented. I have not said anything to my three sisters yet. Waiting until we all get together in October!! But I have realized that although the comments are nice, how I feel is so much better, and such a boost for me. I also realize that some may not be able to say anthing because they are so jealous, or don't know what to say.....or how to say it.
Hi Rosemary!
September? Don't I know it! By gad, these last few weeks are longest I've ever put in. I'm holding my own and posts like yours give me great comfort. My experiences with sharing my news has been completely positive - so far. But I know how odd people can be and what you've experienced is the sort of think that can really give disclosure a bad name. It is a sad fact that relationships end or change and sometimes die as though a form of rapidly -growing cancer had set in. And it can happen to any of us at any time. So I think it is wise to be careful without being too jaded or cynical. All the more reason to celebrate this community. We are, after all, our true peers. Treading
September? Don't I know it! By gad, these last few weeks are longest I've ever put in. I'm holding my own and posts like yours give me great comfort. My experiences with sharing my news has been completely positive - so far. But I know how odd people can be and what you've experienced is the sort of think that can really give disclosure a bad name. It is a sad fact that relationships end or change and sometimes die as though a form of rapidly -growing cancer had set in. And it can happen to any of us at any time. So I think it is wise to be careful without being too jaded or cynical. All the more reason to celebrate this community. We are, after all, our true peers. Treading
Hey C,
Almost forty pounds? That's fantastic and you're not even filled yet! Wow. That's a very good advert for the Band, I say. I've lost near 40 lbs since last Nov and only 2 people have said anything to me, either. Truth to tell, I prefer it that way. I sort of hate a whole lot of attention to my physical appearance. I already feel so much better with that weight gone and I like that very much. Soy milk - it's good food! I brought some home mostly because I knew many RNY people develop a lactose intolerance. I was also pleased to see it has much less fat and fewer carbs. I've been using it in my tea and protein shakes and I like it quite a lot. It's fortified but I don't know if it has the good kind of calcium or not. But I want to avoid lactose issues for those first many months and I'll be taking the calcium supplements to protect me there.
Almost forty pounds? That's fantastic and you're not even filled yet! Wow. That's a very good advert for the Band, I say. I've lost near 40 lbs since last Nov and only 2 people have said anything to me, either. Truth to tell, I prefer it that way. I sort of hate a whole lot of attention to my physical appearance. I already feel so much better with that weight gone and I like that very much. Soy milk - it's good food! I brought some home mostly because I knew many RNY people develop a lactose intolerance. I was also pleased to see it has much less fat and fewer carbs. I've been using it in my tea and protein shakes and I like it quite a lot. It's fortified but I don't know if it has the good kind of calcium or not. But I want to avoid lactose issues for those first many months and I'll be taking the calcium supplements to protect me there.
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