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OK I am very upset.We are all on this life time program and all I see are recipes/ Im learning protien,protien and more protien, I see on this sight all the bacon grease. and everything else we really shouldnt have. this certainly cant be good for pre-ops and someone who is as new as I am.I know I sound like a bi but it almost makes me sick to read all this. I may be wrong but I would loke to get back to wls. Am I alone in this?Sorry.Cindy

I am so very sorry Cindy. I didn't mean to offend you or lead anyone astray.anybody that knows me knows I am not the type of person to cause intentional harm. Cheryl asked for the recipe and I guess I was not being judicious by posting it. I meant no harm. The last thing I would want to do is cause anyone to stumble. Please accept my apology. I will be more careful with future posts. Hugs, Jaimee

No you aren't. But it does sound like you are at that frustrated stage of your progress. And this is normal. Not taking sides here, but you will have to deal with these issues the rest of your life Cindy. People will continue to eat things we can't, and share recipes, etc. This is something that wls patients have to overcome and learn to cope with. McDonalds and Burger King are always going to be there, bacon grease, cream sauce and ice cream are also. Part of dealing with and learning about being a successful wls patient is learning how to deal with the fact that food isn't going to go away just because we have surgery. It is hard. I remember going to the State Fair 6 weeks post op. I was so upset. I couldn't have my funnel cakes, or corn on the cob, or pizza, or corn dogs...I was angry. Angry at my family for eating like that when I couldn't. But you know what? I realized after I got home that this was something I chose to do and that I would have to learn to deal with it. While we strive to educate and support people on the diets, it is also important to learn about how to deal with things just like this too. I feel your frustration, but you have to remember, that this is going to go on around you whether you want it to or not. I hope you understand. I am not trying to chastise anyone here. Just want you both to understand that this is something that is very real and very hard to learn to live with. But you will. You are reprogramming right now and before long you will be cruising along with out these things upseting you. Much love to you both! Valerie

Its funny but I am very happy at this stage. I dont care what anyone eats in front of me. I just feel like this site is for helping people get through this surgery. We should be talking about wls issues more than recipes all day long. Not everyone wants to have all those recioes but I do think they want to hear reality like what PJ. is going through. We are allowed to disagree. I dont agree and thats ok. I would much rather hear about the people then the food. Personally it makes me sick at all the food you just mentioned. I am at a great stage and never felt better,Cindy Try food network , they have all the recipes you will ever need.

Cindy, I am with you. So many people have the surgery, and in my opinion sabatoge it. I didn't go through this life changing surgery to eat junk again. I eat healthy. I KNOW that is why at almost 4 years out, I remain at the same weight. We can make healthy choices. No more McDonald's, or even fast food in general. And fatty/greasy stuff? Why put that in our bodies. When we are given a surgery date, it's a gift from heaven. I know with you, it was a little different since you had to do a self-pay. I think if more people had to pay for it, they would do better. Just like kids and college. Because it isn't free, they tend to take it more seriously than high school. I like the way you are thinking. Hope to see you soon. Love, Sandy

I think you guys totally missed my point. But that's ok. Like Cindy said we all have our opinions and can agree to disagree. Sometimes it is hard to convey a point when you are just typing it out. I don't think it was Jaimee's intent to "sabotage" anyone. And, I am also concerned about PJ's well being as is everyone here. So, please keep the info coming. Take care!

Lol Sandy, you just quoted me 6 weeks ago. One of the nurses asked me why I thought I was doing so well right after surgery. I said that I thought a big part of it was my self pay, and how I was so determined to make this a positive experience. I also drew the parallel between myself and the self-pay student. Great minds, and all that? Cindy, I am sooooooooo glad that the Doc got you back on the right track. I remember meeting you when I was just 3 days post-op and how poorly you were feeling even then (and scaring the crap out of me over it. ) Now if we can get Pj on the mend, we'll REALLY have something to celebrate. Take care all, La

Thanks I feel great now. No biggie getting my stoma stretched. It was simple because I was in lala land. Thanks for caring,How are you doing.Cindy

Doing, great, thanks. I've been kind of tired lately, but I suppose that goes hand-in-hand with returning to work. I jumped right back into 14 straight days which has left me pretty wore out. Other than that, all is well in Smallville. The lack of time, and fatigue finds me limiting my exercise more than I'd like, but I'm trying my best, and plugging along. In fact, I'm out the door for a walk right now. Take care! La

Wow... I was under the impression this board was for everyone... and that we could share recipes as well as "PJ" updates. I'm not minimalizing PJ's situation... she is very much in my thoughts and prayers... I just don't get the slam on recipes. One of the nice things about these posts is that NO ONE is forced to read any of them... not even the recipes. I for one appreciate recipes and look for them here often. Perhaps not all of them will fit my new lifestyle (as of tomorrow morning, btw), but I choose the ones that will, and what I don't want to read, I don't read. It's not rocket science. Sheil