Can anyone recommend a good tattoo artist?

Pain meds put me out early tonight and now I am awake. Thought I'd stop by for a minute. I'm feeling much better though still am very aware of the infection. I can tell the anitbiotics are working and the pain pills are making it manageable.

In the midst of all this I was reminded of somethings. Like the book ALL I NEEDED TO KNOW I LEARNED IN KINDERGARDEN I can say the same thing about pre and post WLS INSTRUCTIONS.

1; I "know" that I am not supposed to eat 30 minutes before, after or with meals. Guess I came to choose to believe that I was the exception. WRONG.

3: I "know" that refined carbs cause me all kinds of problems. A bit leads to a bit more, and more, and more. I don't sleep well when I eat too many refined carbs. When Iam not sleeping I am night  time eating.

4: I "know" that it is important to keep myself hydrated. I've been setting the kitchen timer for 30 minutes before a meal and 30 minutes after. Since I never FORGET a meal this is helping me to get my fluids in.

5: I "know" that protein should come first. If I follow that rule and don't drink anything I will be full in less than 15 minutes and have no room for things that are empty calories or that I shouldn't eat.

So, here is my solution. On  the hand that I pick up my fork with I think I'll tattoo in very prominent words: Protein first, 4-6 ounces, no water with or too close to a meal, exercise daily, drink plenty of fluids but only 30 min before or after meals, take supplements. Guess it will have to be small to fit it all in. Guess I could run it up the whole arm!

I now have been reminded yet again that there is nothing wrong with my pouch. I am only able to eat about 4 oz at a meal and I am full. Time to stop. Therein is the source of my discomfort STILL! I am FULL but not always SATISFIED. I want MORE.

I'm reminded yet again that  that is exactly why I chose RNY instead over something "adjustable." I need an outside control to help me. I have to remember to use my brain to work with my pouch instead of against it.

I've rambled enough. I'm in a drug induced state but even with that being said, these are not new revelations to me. I'm just amazed that right now, at this minute I am NOT craving the refined carbs that had been slowly increasing into my daily diet.

It is basically pretty simple: move, eat protein first, no water with meals, plenty of fluids at least 30 minutes before or after meals. and take nutritional supplements as needed. Now where is that tattoo artist????

 

My kids know a great one here in Little Rock. Come on down, maybe they'll do a two-fer?

You are a born author Karen.

Try a magic marker first.  

Kisses
Annette

Annette, My memory is so bad I'm thinking that what I really need is one of those sandwich board advertising sizes from way back when that I could slap over my head and around my body. that might have enough space for everything I need to remember!

I know what you mean about memory loss. Lately I have thought of strapping a book around my neck with a list of "where I put things I want to find or remember". It would weigh about 20 lbs.

At our age, the brain is so full of informatiom that there isn't much room for more. Just a theory of course.

Especially those things you really want to keep safe that are in an especially "safe" place???? Hopefully some of mine will resurface eventually!

You are too funny!  Instead of a tattoo, I saw some little pens at Wal Mart for those of us who constantly write notes to ourselves on our hands or arms (nurses are espcially bad about that).  It washes off easier than the regular ink.  I'm thinking about picking up a few.  The pouch test really helped me out.  I can only eat a few bites before feeling full again.  I'm glad I did it.  The water thing is the hardest for me.  I have been doing much better this week and feel better.  I just have to quit allowing the carbs in my house.  Good luck.  Hope you get to feeling better soon.

Sybul, I am much better. Very little pain any time today. I even enjoyed sweeping the deck off. Two days ago I was still sitting on a donut and walking very gingerly. I have been setting my kitchen timer for 30 min before and after each meal. That gets in at least 6 opportunities to "drink." I never forget a meal so that has really help get my total up. I too feel a real benefit from the pouch test this time. Now to just keep up what I have learned and the getting back to the simple rules that work so well.

Hey there Karen,

I think you have been in my head!

Tom would not be happy if I had a tattoo and since he doesn't have many other things that he would not be OK with I will honor the no tattoo thingy.

But....I am wanting to do the pouch test and also have been "thinking" about trying out the food plan with no sugar, processed food, pasta, or breads, only those breads made with sprouted grains. Bread is my biggest addiction in the form of saltines, granola bars and toast. I don't care for pasta as that doesn't go down anymore and tastes blah. But I have gained my 10 pounds just eating toast and granola, no lie. Hey, I know, just don't buy them...right? Nope, haven't got there yet.

So, I am with ya on the WLS instructions, I know em, just gotta follow em!

Cheryl

I can salivate reading about your favorite flax toast!!!! Still haven't been able to try it but that's as Martha says, "A good thing!" I understand the just wanting to me able to "have" some like a normal person. I keep trying to be normal. . . . Will I ever attain it, probably not.