I'll start - hope t bring others out...

I am "old timer" .. been on OH since 2008.   I found this forum in 2003... but never felt I belong... But still read here once in a while... and just lurk......

My RNY history: had surgery in 2008 - got to goal, slipped a few years later and gained 35 lbs.. 10 on purpose - the rest- just followed.   My back pain got worse - and my doc called me on my weight gain... He told me " you are obese, you need to lose 15 lbs and come back to see me in 3 months"...I lost 20.. then gain 3. lost 2.. gained 5...   maintained around 165.... +/- 3 lbs... 

This year I finally changed things and decided to get to my goal of 155 (152-158) I am almost there... (I saw 155 one time a week ago). That would still qualify me as "overweight" - but I have a big frame so lower that that- does not look or feel good for me.

 Along my last 8 years- I found out I have food allergies... intolerances, plus IBS, plus SIBO, plus Adrenal Insufficiencies...  Some of those are probably due to my RNY but- we will never know for sure... it is what it is.  I try to deal with that the best I can.  I deal with gut pain and back / sciatica pain... 

My diet to lose is rather strict- and may not work for anyone else.  I had to eliminate dairy, grains, beans, some veggies, most fruits,  etc etc... I can eat some of that - but not only I end up in pain - but I also gain weight.. so if not one reason - then the other helps me to deal with "the inner child  that just wants it - and wants it now".   lol..probably shared too much... 

We know you are there, lurking behind your computer screens, reading our words. We love that you are reading but we wish you would come join us. I know....I've been there too. Either I got pissed at one of the other members or the board was getting too negative or I felt guilty because I was not really adhering to the rules of the pouch.

Here's the deal. We want to do a roll call. Not to force anyone to participate but if you could, would you respond to this post by I'm an old timer, I'm a pre op or whatever you reasons for lurking are....let us know. Here are some of the reasons that I lurked: 1) someone was rude and hurt my feelings; 2) I was being excluded because a few of the members had me on that hide thing and while we are talking about the hide thing, I believe it's rude to do that. If someone has pissed you off and you don't want to talk to them, when you hide from them, they cannot participate in those conversations that you are having with the other members and it's divisive and bullying to act like that. So, just putting this out there, if you block me and I find out, I will talk about you...really bad talk about you. 3) I got sick and was sort of bullied and so I stayed off the board for a long time and when I tried to get involved again, I just didn't fit in. In fact, it took me a couple of years to fit back but I promise you if you unlock the lurkdome, I will make you feel at home. I promise. 4) I start lurking when the board takes a turn for the negative....it's true, you may be doing the same thing but you can help us keep it positive. You can bring your experience and your successes to us and help us all grow.

If you are one of our old-timers, please, please, please come say hi...I miss Susan, Karen, and Karen and Jan and so many others. Drop in and say hello and maybe hang out. So, take your time. We have set a date for visitation and getting reacquainted so read this and make your plans to join us now or on our visitation day.   Remember before you had surgery and how much help you got from all those old timers on the board...imagine how much the new folks could learn from you and plus, didn't we have some fun?

Good Morning Nancy and OFF,

I watched Franklin this morning, and we played with a new toy I got.  It has gears, and it really helps him with eye/hand coordination and problem solving.

I go back to the doctor this afternoon.  I saw him last week, but forgot to mention something that might be important.  Plus, I need a refill of one of my meds.

Colleen was upset with me when she picked up Frankie earlier.  I had given him a granola bar, with chocolate chips in it before she got here.  I've given him them before with no problem.  Today, he got chocolate on his arm, the back of his shirt, and in his belly button.  She got so irritated.  I think she needs to take a chill pill.  Last night she was upset that I didn't do something specifically the way she wanted it done.  She wanted Lincoln to read two books on Izzy's Kindle, and he wanted to read the book he got from the school library.  I didn't know that the library book was above his reading level, and the Kindle books were at his level.  She acted as if I should have known the library book was too hard for him, because I was a teacher.  I had to tell her I never taught the primary grades.  I taught fifth to eighth grades.  Nothing younger, so I have no clue what's too difficult for Lincoln.  God, I hope she gets that job in Pennsylvania, so she can relax.  These job interviews, with the travel, and stress, have her more high strung than normal.  Maybe I need to get her a coloring book and some pencils.

Well, my food was on target yesterday, till after 9:00 pm.  I also increased my water from the day before.  According to my new food plan, I need to drink at least four quarts of water.  The formula I was given is to take my current weight, and multiply it by .67. That's how many ounces I should have a day.  

I better get dressed, and take Utley for a walk.  It's gorgous out.

Hugs,

Trish

Hi Ladies,

I've been busy today. I went to two hardware stores, auto zone,  and Sams club this morning.  Then this afternoon, I fixed my broken taillight and did my walk. I've been using map my walk app, today it only measured part of my walk then the other day it didn't do it at all. I don't know what it is doing . Tonight I have Bible study.

Last night I got pulled over by the cop for my broken taillight. The funny part it's been broken for at least 3 years. Guess that's what happens when you drive at night which I usually don't do.

Carla hoping everything turned out well for you.

I did buy a watermelon this week also but haven't ate any of it yet. Hope it is good.

Everyone have a good night.

Hugs,

Yvonne

Still waiting to go to the operating room. They decided to keep me overnight. I have to have iv steroids.

C