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sometimes (like tonight for instance) my nose will start running as I prep food. Didn't have a full stomach for sure. So???
I haven't been here on OH in forever, or so it seems. I had my VSG March 2015. Went from 269 to 172 and felt great. Over the years since then, I regained, as most of us do, up to about 212. Really mad at myself. Started back on some basics such as recording all meals, etc and being very concientious of carbs. Never lost sight of that. Asked my doctor if she thought that a person's body could have a "set" weight that the body was comfortable in and "fought" to stay around that weight. She said most definitely. Well, I did get down to about 190 and stuck..... She put me on something to give me a boost and get body weight moving again. I am now down to 174 and hanging in there. Anyway, I am one of those that developed the runny nose symtom after eating anything. It has been almost 10 years, and still having the runny nose. I never found out why that happens. Anyone out there have any ideas on the subject? Is there any "old timers" still around? There used to be a great large group but I don't know if they have gone on the wayside like I did.. If so, hello and say hello back..
Pam
(I don't have any widget like I used to but maybe will try to stay around for awhile and make up a new one. I never met my goal weight of 155 but working on it...)
Dear CAPPY.. (and this post started out as part of a reply to someone elses post but it is for Everyone) ... Well hello stranger... I have often wondered about you. When I first started out on my journey March 2015 you were one of my biggest inspirations.. There are quite a few that I have not seen on here also so perhaps we can "draw" them back in as well.. Yes, I am also "allergic" to carbs.. lol... Some people are lucky enough not to be so "carb sensitive" but then again, that is what got us to where we were when we started our journey. You always had such inspiring recipes.. Bring those back out.. I never got to goal weight of 150ish.. I made it down to 172 then my doctor started me changing my way of eating "no more protein shakes, get your protein from foods (which is a the right idea) but it took me out of my routine. Then started getting more slack and occasional treat here and there. So, now up to 198 (did hit 210 but kicked myself enough to get it under 200).. And like y'all, I have definitely had my stressors too.. Father passed, less than a year later, husband passed, then 5 back surgeries, two shoulder surgeries, raising a teenaged granddaughter, back to work (medical field), turned 70 and family begged me to retire.. So I retired this past May and time on my hands but cooking for a family of 5 and kind of hard to cook just for me.. Anyway, we all have things to deal with.. We need to just do it.. One biggest part of anyone "slipping the slippery slope" is the lack of one word..COMMITMENT.. No matter how we decide to try to get back on track, whether it be WW or Adkins or Keto or just journeling, none of it is going to work without COMMITMENT.. (I guess I need to remember how to make a new tracker because I'M COMMITTING TO GET DOWN TO .. well, get back down to at least 170.. and then keep going.. ) :)
Dear CAPPY.. (and this post started out as part of a reply to someone elses post but it is for Everyone) ... Well hello stranger... I have often wondered about you. When I first started out on my journey March 2015 you were one of my biggest inspirations.. There are quite a few that I have not seen on here also so perhaps we can "draw" them back in as well.. Yes, I am also "allergic" to carbs.. lol... Some people are lucky enough not to be so "carb sensitive" but then again, that is what got us to where we were when we started our journey. You always had such inspiring recipes.. Bring those back out.. I never got to goal weight of 150ish.. I made it down to 172 then my doctor started me changing my way of eating "no more protein shakes, get your protein from foods (which is a the right idea) but it took me out of my routine. Then started getting more slack and occasional treat here and there. So, now up to 198 (did hit 210 but kicked myself enough to get it under 200).. And like y'all, I have definitely had my stressors too.. Father passed, less than a year later, husband passed, then 5 back surgeries, two shoulder surgeries, raising a teenaged granddaughter, back to work (medical field), turned 70 and family begged me to retire.. So I retired this past May and time on my hands but cooking for a family of 5 and kind of hard to cook just for me.. Anyway, we all have things to deal with.. We need to just do it.. One biggest part of anyone "slipping the slippery slope" is the lack of one word..COMMITMENT.. No matter how we decide to try to get back on track, whether it be WW or Adkins or Keto or just journeling, none of it is going to work without COMMITMENT.. (I guess I need to remember how to make a new tracker because I'M COMMITTING TO GET DOWN TO .. well, get back down to at least 170.. and then keep going.. ) :)
well, this is actually day 4 for me here..again... planning on checking in and reading every day. I did read a little yesterday and have been faithful on posting on MFP.. I'm determined to get back on track. My son and his wife and 9 yo son also live with me and they do a lot of the cooking. He has done the low carb eating years ago so is very aware of it. I was talking with him yesterday and he told me that he can and will start cooking more low carb for all of us.. YAY.. So, I am making myself heard and accountable to family here also, and they are behind me.. so, like I said day 4 successfully..
I am also one of those "lost" sheep that is finding their way back to the herd. I am a VSGr though (cross posted on RNY board). But it doesn't matter what you had done, you had it done for the same reason. It isn't quite the same dynamics since our surgeries are different .. but the head game is the same.. today is day 2 for me here. I sporadically have charted on MFP .. today will be a complete journal. It's never too late to get your head back together. I read a quote recently.. sort of like, failure isn't failing..not getting back up is..
I was just looking over my "friends" list and clicked on a lot of the pics. No one has posted anything recently.. I'm terrible at it myself. Had my VSG March 2015, never made it to goal, did get down from 269 (277) to 172.. Doctor told me to stop the protein shakes and work on increasing my protein in other ways. Well, guess I didn't do it right..I have regained about 30lbs over the past couple of years. Have tried to get my head into the space it needs to be in, then just throw up my hands and kick myself because I didn't last two days.. Arrgghhhhh... So anyway, I am making my self accountable now..going to get serious now.. going to be really hard for me with all the stuff going on around me but that's life.. time to bite the bullet and get real.. but anyway, was seeing who all is still active here. If you have an inkling of remembering me, just post, let me know that you are still here to give me that "kick".. Thanks.. l
Would you share your pofk stew recipe? Is there a forum on here for Instant Pot recipes? Thanks
Oh I am so glad to hear from you. I have thought often of the friends that I had made when I was strong on here.. you, Grim, Gwen, Cathy, etc.. to name a few.. I keep coming back because I know that I need the support and encouragement and read others trials and success and failure and coming back. This was a big part of my earlier success and I know that it will be very beneficial for me again.. along with tracking, MFP, and being diligent and mindful.
Thanks, and I know you will succeed again. You were and are a great inspiration for me
don't hesitate.. best decision ever. don't think it is a piece of cake.. there are many pitfalls and wrong decisions that can and probably will be made in the future. don't hesitate to come to the forum for support, before during and after.. don't think you can do this totally alone.. if you come to the forums, you will never be alone. I am 3 years post op, have made my mistakes and slid way off track.. I am back to the fold once again. there is never a final time.. we all need the support from everyone, everywhere.. the surgery is a tool only.. does not fix the mind.. you have to work on that daily.. good luck. welcome aboard..
FYI.. the Instant Pot is on sale right now on QVC for 79.. and is on easy pay. Just finally ordered me one. Got to get back on here and on track. I have put on weight but also on the way back down. I do KNOW that coming to the forums on a daily basis and TRACKING on MFP makes one accountable and really really helps. Don't know who all is still here but doing it once again.. Need those kicks in the butt.
Hi. Im trying to come back to the fold. I was really gung ho and did really good for the first year and half... these past 18 months have been pretty hard.. like several i have fallen off the wagon (actually hid the wagon deep in the woods and trying to find it).. I have been absent from the forums, (no 1 big mistake) There is so much good helpful information and support within these posts.. I have missed them and direly need them.. Not sure who is still here and whom may remember me. My high weight when I started my journey was about 269. I got down to 170ish. Now back up to almost 200 but holding. It is sooo sooo hard to get back on track... I know , keep recording and weighing my foods, being 100% honest with what is recorded, only hurting myself lying to myself... i have remained conscious of carbs but ate them anyway.. shame shame shame.. I finally made the crack slaw, twice, and granddaughter that lives with me loves loves it (as do I).. I will get back here within the next couple of days and put stats in etc. I am packing right now to go up to NC to have surgery on my right roatator cuff and bicep. Over the past year I have had left rotator cuff, bicep repair and 3 spinal surgeries along with going back to work and traveling back and forth.. Hopefully I am settling down to get back into the proper groove ll
Well, hello to all the old timers that may still be around, and Hi to the newbies that may be considering the VSG (you won't regret it one bit) or any other bariatric procedure..
Pam
What is Harissa yogurt sauce?
My favorite has been the chocolate ones. Just tried the new Banana Creme one and it is really really good.
Let me tell you my story with alcohol.. I have never been a drinker per se. I do like occasional wine and of course the good ol Fireball and Bahama Mamas, etc. I have not had any alcohol nor carbonated beverage since my WLS March 14, 2015. Last fall I was in California visiting my daughter. My last weekend there, while at her house, she brought out a bottle of champagne. By the second sip, I was in the bathroom throwing up and dry heaving. OK.. So my stomach doesn't like champagne. Hmm. Then comes Christmas at my brothers house. Sister brought a bottle of my favorite wine. Yep.. Second sip, into the bathroom I went. Ok.. No wine. This past April, again in Cali visiting daughter. We went to Vegas for the weekend. She got her "dirty Martini" whch is Vodka and olive juice. I have never had a martini, said I wanted to try it. Daughter reminded me of past two epsodes. Well no carbonation in this martini, right. Only took one sip and I headed to the bathroom dry heaving. So guess who is a 100% non drinker now, no more testing..
My point is, you are different from all of us. No one can tell you if you wll be able to drink or not. I know it is "traditional" and something a lot of young people look forward to on their 21st birthday. But it won't be the end of the earth if you don't hit that tradition. Make a new one. You are in the process of making a new you. You didn't have your WLS to be able to drink, right? Celebrate and have an enjoyable time. This s just the beginning of your long life ahead of being healthy, of being able to buy wonderful stylish clothes, of being able to walk and not get winded, moving your car seat up to the steering wheel and not touch, no more extenders in the airplane, medical issues resolved or much better/easier to deal with, crossing your legs. Life is beautiful.. Enjoy it. Don't fret if you won't be able to drink on your birthday. There is soooo much more out there.
Good luck.. and an early Happy Birthday to you.
Pam
Boy that was a heavy great article opening page today. I can realte it to life in general not just for us WLS or obese people. I sent the link to the article to both of my daughters, one is very overweight and the other was a personal trainer who has the metabolism of a jackrabbit(?).. She can eat anything but intensely works out at least 5 days a week. So it isn't just for us, it can apply to life in general. It hit home in a lot of ways. Pass it on to anyone that you love. Who knows what lies deep within their "emotional depoitory" that they won'e let anyone, sometimes even themselves, to explore.
I am finally back home in NC from my hiatus in California for almost 3 months. Time to get my head back into the game and get back on track. Didn't do too bad though. Through it all, put on about 7lbs. Have already dropped 1.8 of those lbs. Been home a week and half. Soooo.. I'M BACKKKKK..
BTW.. Good morning to y'all.. Huggs Pam
FANTASTIC JOB... YOU LOOK FABULOUS!!!! AND YOU ALREADY ARE A MENTOR TO SOME OF US.. THANKS.. PAM
AWESOME !!!!! You look fabulous.. CONGRATULATIONS...
CONGRATULATIONS BIG TIME!!! Just checked your pics .. Great job and great motivational post. Keep on keeping on... Pam
CONGRATULATIONS... You are looking really good and such a smile.. Good job.. Keep on keepn on...
Pam
Right now I am in southern California, been visiting daughter and her family for a couple of months. This area is called Inland Empire and is a deserty topography with good mountain view out the back over the wall and clear sky views. Yes it was grea****ching the moon come up between two mountains (in the valley of their peaks) .. just glowed like a distant wildfire to begin with and then slowly peaked its' fullness -- slowly cresting to its full magnificent beauty. Very breathtaking to say the least..
Pam
CONGRATULATIONS.... Great job. Looking really really good.. Pam
