What's on your Menu Today (Tuesday) RNYers?

Our starting out stats are the same, and now you're almost to goal! How awesome for you, and so inspiring for me!

I am amazed everyday. Keep it up and you will be there before you know it.

Morning Pouch Pals! I'm still in a not so good head space. hubby & I are at odds. I asked him to help out a bit more considering all the stuff I have swarming in my mind the kids/work/life etc. Specifically I asked him to help out by checking if I pulled something out of the freezer for dinner in the morning before he leaves; and if I hadn't if he could pull anything out. That ask led to painful discussion about how we don't think alike, he can't mind read, -- and how that's not even really going to helping me. ?? So I ask, am specific; but he says my own request won't help me- so essentially he sees no point in doing it??  I'm not angry just disappointed. There have been quiet a few occasions where I feel he totally failed me as partner... this is one of them. We're not speaking, and I hate that, but I'm just too disappointed with him to pretend like the stars & moon revolve around him.

QOTD: Do I think people should lose 10 beyond their goal-- yes. Why? I think people's attitude that they've made it [to goal] gives them wiggle room to take in more food calories. But I do not think regain is inevitable. My approach in the losing phase has been more liberal than most; I incorporate carbs somewhat regularly, I don't see my diet shifting much in maintenance. I don't feel a need to "let loose" -- and I don't feel deprived over anything.

17 months post op

weight today 195 

M1: 'geeen smoothiee" will post about that experience separately

M2: greek yogurt, berries & granola

M3: 3ox deli turkey 1 slice cheese and 1oz cashews

M4: left over BBQ chicken and steamed spinach

So sorry things are rough with your hubby.  The good news is you are at some point going to talk again.  When I have those times I use the disconnected time to figure out what is crazy train in my head that contributed.  Then I start with an apology for my part of whatever is sideways.  It is really amazing how starting out with humility can change the tone of the rest of the conversation.  However you work it out, I'm cheering for you!

~E

Wise words,E!

Another day another dollar!  Work work work. I have a million and one things to do this week to prep for being out for the surgery.  I am absolutely SURE I will only need a week off of work but apparently that is insane and I will need more like 2-4 weeks. Soooo...despite my intention to be super woman I am putting in for 4 weeks leave and getting things organized in case I really do need that much time. Still feels like a dream.  Is this really going to happen? No way...yes way...it is on the schedule...it must be real. Uhg...I can't stand waiting. Wish the surgery was today. I can't stop thinking about what my body might look like without all this skin.  What will the boobs look like?  Will they feel weird? Will I feel weird? Will it be super weird to be even more in the "skinny *****es" club of the world?  Guys opened doors and smiled a lot just losing the weight...now I will have boobies...hmmm. It is all going to be another adventure and I am hoping it is worth it in the end. Bright side...if all goes well and then the world falls apart I might be able to do table dances to finish putting the kids through college. LOL

QOTD: I am not there yet so I don't really know.  I know I am currently way under my goal weight of 150. I started with a goal of 160...even that seemed unreachable. Now 150 seems high but this 129 feels a little low.  When I spoke with my surgeon about it he said not to try to stop losing but instead to trust my body and stay on plan and see where I land.  Have I mentioned lately how much I love my surgeon? He rocks. I am jus****ching and weighing and counting protein and all the things I've been doing all along. Will see where it takes me. As long as I don't fall down into the teens (underweight by BMI) I am just going to watch and wait. Lord knows I know how to put on weight so if I need to later I think I can handle it! :)

Menu: Same ole same ole for the most part... 

B: Light & Fit Greek Vanilla w/ 1 cup grapes; L: Salami and mozzarella knots; D: Beef pot roast (started it in the crock before I left for work...feeling pretty organized today); S: Chobani "Simply 100" Crunch Lemon and maybe sugar free oatmeal in the evening snacky time.

Totals: Cal 884; Protein: 71, Carb 61, Fat 41

Lol @ table dances. A girl's gotta work.

Hey Elizabeth!  I'm not sure how active your job is, or how dedicated you are to being back on your feet, but when I had an entire lower body lift and breast lift (no implants), I was back working from home on day 5.  Sure, I was lower energy than usual but I wasn't wiped out and unable to move or care for myself by any means.  I think a lot of it is attitude and then of course age and how your body heals is a part of it too.  The pain of the cut abdominal muscles was my only pain - I never felt a bit of pain in my breasts, strangely.  Narcotics also make me sick so after a few days I just started on Tylenol.  I am not saying you should be back at an office full-time on day 5, but I am optimistically hopeful that you will need less than 4 weeks off of work :)

Laura in Texas once posted about how her plastics were such a help MENTALLY and I couldn't agree more.  Seeing a flat stomach and boobs that don't point at the floor makes me feel confident, naked and dressed, every. single. day.  I am excited for you and absolutely think the adventure will be worth it in the end!

Your post almost got me crying at my desk. I am more inspired and hopeful now! Thank you. 

My job is brain work not physical work. As long as I can walk a little and be off of pain meds I can work.  I'm hoping I heal quick. My brain is 100% in the game. Heal quick...save leave time for fun times!!

~E

How freaking exciting!!! Almost the same feelings that you had prior to WLS?? I would imagine the anticipation/nerves would be similar!

So soon, yet so far away!! Hang in there girlie, you got this!