The prodigal checks in
Hi all,
It has been ages since I last visited OH. My surgery was in May 2007, and I have been at goal for over a year. Life has been good, and I have accomplished the goals that I set in regard to my weight...and more.
For the most part, I can eat what I like, but have found that there are some things that I just can't tolerate anymore. The worst are spices - mostly those that are used in chicken and sausage. I cannot deal at all with garlic - yuck. Eggs and chicken used to be my favorite foods, but I have to go easy on them, because they still HURT to eat. Pasta (especially al dente) is also hard to tolerate, and doesn't even taste right anymore - good thing, huh? I can have dessert as long as I don't take one bite more than I should (ouch, major headache). My biggest problem is that I still can't drink as much as I should. Water hurts when I drink more than a few ounces. Sigh. Coffee, on the other hand, is what I crave.
I went through several wardrobes of clothes in the first 1 1/2 years, and now have more clothes than ever. If you had told me that I would be wearing size 4-6, I would have died laughing. But here I am. I used to get discouraged because I could never find clothes that were large enough, now it's the opposite. Not complaining!
Sometimes I wake up with the frightening thought that the last two years have been some elaborate dream. I am afraid to move for fear that the fat is still there. Tentatively, I check for the signs - hip bones, waist, collar bone... Whew! I'm still not all there! I wonder if I will ever be just an average me in my mind, or if I will always think fat.
But life is good.
It has been ages since I last visited OH. My surgery was in May 2007, and I have been at goal for over a year. Life has been good, and I have accomplished the goals that I set in regard to my weight...and more.
For the most part, I can eat what I like, but have found that there are some things that I just can't tolerate anymore. The worst are spices - mostly those that are used in chicken and sausage. I cannot deal at all with garlic - yuck. Eggs and chicken used to be my favorite foods, but I have to go easy on them, because they still HURT to eat. Pasta (especially al dente) is also hard to tolerate, and doesn't even taste right anymore - good thing, huh? I can have dessert as long as I don't take one bite more than I should (ouch, major headache). My biggest problem is that I still can't drink as much as I should. Water hurts when I drink more than a few ounces. Sigh. Coffee, on the other hand, is what I crave.
I went through several wardrobes of clothes in the first 1 1/2 years, and now have more clothes than ever. If you had told me that I would be wearing size 4-6, I would have died laughing. But here I am. I used to get discouraged because I could never find clothes that were large enough, now it's the opposite. Not complaining!
Sometimes I wake up with the frightening thought that the last two years have been some elaborate dream. I am afraid to move for fear that the fat is still there. Tentatively, I check for the signs - hip bones, waist, collar bone... Whew! I'm still not all there! I wonder if I will ever be just an average me in my mind, or if I will always think fat.
But life is good.
We always see ourselves as fat, we always think we are, we don't see ourselves the same as others. It's a mental thing. Part of the fat gene. Congrats on your accomplishments.
Women are angels.
...and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly...on a broomstick.
We are flexible.
Darlene
...and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly...on a broomstick.
We are flexible.
Darlene
Hi, I didn't join OH until 2008. It's nice to meet you and to hear that you've been at goal and doing well. I think all of us still think we're fat and this is all a dream, lol. It seems too good to be true, huh? I have a lot of trouble with chicken and roast beefs--I need things to be cooked in liquid. Still, it's worth it. :)
I'm pretty new and have to say - it's inspiring to hear about your success - even with the few limitations you describe. Small price to pay for having a good life!
Mary
"Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you CAN do." John Wooden
I'm down 120 pounds - thanks to RNY! Working on the next 25. Then I'll tackle more...
"Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you CAN do." John Wooden
I'm down 120 pounds - thanks to RNY! Working on the next 25. Then I'll tackle more...
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