Random Crap

Yesterday was my first day of seeing so many other people (church) out and about.  I was practically accosted at my church with all of the people coming up and saying things like "my goodness you have lost a lot of weight" or "you look really good now" (what the hell - was I that bad three weeks ago), "have you lost some weight".  I was rather mixed up inside to tell you the truth.  I tried to be humble on the inside and outside.  I kept telling myself that this was only going to get worse because the weight is falling off (at least it feels like it to me) quickly.  I literally have woken up everyday and a pound or two has melted away overnight.  I have embraced this fact, because I do realize that this will not last forever.  I am going to cherish these first few weeks with open arms.  I have been very straigt forward with people when they ask about my losing weight.  I don't hide the fact that I had RNY surgery.  At this point in my life people can say whatever the hell they want.  I don't give a **** how people perceive what I did.  It is what I chose to do for ME!!!!!  Anyways, I just felt like rambling a little bit.  Life is good overall.  By the way, I am still waiting on that restrictive feeling in my tummy.  Calling Mr. Restricitve Stomach, where the Fu** are you ?????            Be good, Taz 

Good morning Taz. It doesn't take long to become annonymous again.  After 6 1/2 months. people don't comment to me anymore like they did in the beginning, and the people I see that haven't seen me don't recognize me, and I have to remind them who I am.  One day, I was around a group of guys from day shift, and I saw this guy,  ****y sombeech, whom I used to work on the same team with, and I commented on something he said.  He looked me up and down and said " Dude, I don't know who the *** you are, and why are you bogarting our conversation!"  Another guy whispered to him who I was, and He looked at me again and said "  Dude,  You lost some weight!"   I am up front with people also about how I did this also.  As far as I know, nobody has criticized my having RNY.  I was actually commended by many for having the guts to improve my health and well-being the way I did. All I can say is take it all all compliments.   Makes you feel good that way kevin

"It doesn't take long to become annonymous again." Great point, Kevin. The fact we are annonymous again also makes it more difficult to maintain our healthier weight since we are no longer getting the "motivational kudos" about how great we now look. In effect, we become just another face (albeit a skinnier face) in the crowd.   Boner

It does give me incentive.  It also gives me incentive at the gym, when I look in the mirror.  I find it easy to compliment myself.  I feel great about everything I have gone through,  and I am going to work my hardest to use this tool for the rest of my days. Annonymous is ok with me anyway.  I always felt like people were watching me and what I ate before.  I don't feel that anymore. kevin

Enjoy it! Yes it's a bit embarassing, but dang it.. at least I'm getting the attention for the right thing, instead of because I knocked them off balance trying to slip by them... LOL. The best (worst?) for me was a girl who screamed in the middle of the Walmart parking lot.. 'OH mY GOSH, you've lost so much weight!"...  I'm blushing.. but then all the OTHER people who DON'T know me are giving me this look like.. 'is she nuts? can't she see how big that guy is?"..LOL. Dale

Hey Taz . . . all them pounds meltin' away overnight  - do they leave your bed wet?  If so, that'd be a PIZZER!! Proud for ya buddy!!

All the attention does get a bit addictive. But we must remember when all we wanted was to be like we preceived everyone else (not fat).  Doug

I ran into a good friend at a resturant about three weeks ago walked over to him and started a conversation. We talked for about stuff for about 5 min. and then I walked back to my table. I immediately told my wife,"Lou had no idea who I was." As I was talking to my wife I looked across to his table then he pointed to me and hollered all the way across to me and screamed my name. He gets up comes and gives me a big hug and said he never recognized me until he saw my wife. What a Deal!!

Taz,

You don't get full a lot faster? I'm pretty surprised to hear that. Maybe the 5 day pouch diet or something is in order. I'm two years out and I still get full pretty easily, but I eat every 2.5-3 hours, drink a lot of water and eat stuff that's really high in fiber. I also have two days a week when I allow myself to eat just about anything I want (but pretty strict the rest of the time).

As for the attention, if you go for super-fit, it can continue on and on. I'll admit it does take an average of 90 minutes a day to get there, though.

Best Wishes,

Dave

 

Dave, unfortunately, I just had surgery on the 28th of February and I don't think the pouch test is meant for me at this point in time.  I think the real issue is density of foods that I am allowed to eat at this point.  I am hoping like hell that 9 days from now, when I actually get to eat some real foods like meats (protein), that I will then at that point get the fullness feeling.  I have to stick to the slider soft foods at this point for pouch healing - stage II stuff = soups, oatmeal, mashed potatoes. yogurt.  I am only getting about 400 calories per day right now.  I am getting all of my protein in (60-75g) and drinking all of my fluids with no problem.  I just need more density to fill space.  At least that is what I hope is the problem.  If not, then my ass is going to be very upset.  I am like what the hell did I do all of this for if I can't get a restrictive feeling.  I could have stayed status quo like I was.  Any input you could give would be greatly appreciated.  I know you have been out post surgery now for over two years.  Taz