Holliday Challenge - Week of December 19th
Amy, you're a doll. Thank you for your great comments. It's wonderful to hear from someone that I actually see regularly.
I'm so glad that your hospital ordeal is coming to an end. I hope that you will feel well enough to enjoy the holidays with your DH and children.
You're right about the journey. I've started losing the thrill of the journey because I was spending too much time focused on the destination and the time table. Ok, I'm DONE with that. Everyone here on the LW forum is so wise. How did you all get that way? :)
I haven't really thought about the time that it takes for my body to get into sync with the new thyroid meds. I wanted immediate results. That said, I'll be seeing people next week that I haven't seen since I was wearing 22/24 jeans, so I'm going to look forward to it.
Tips from the 15th. Nope. Liz did all the talking. Robin barely spoke. They asked what we would do if we were out and about shopping and needed to eat, right now! I said I would go to In and Out burgers and order a protein style burger and eat an appropriate amount. Robin told me that was a concern because I would get a bite of lettuce with my burger and that's not protein first. I almost got up and walked out. I wasn't talking about stopping at Mrs. Fields or See's Candies, I was talking about never frozen beef patty with 1 iceburg lettuce leaf. A young guy 2 weeks post op then talked about holiday food. He said he was going to make a bowl of mashed potatoes for his guests and would have a spoonful. They wanted to know what he would put in the taters. He said a little butter and ranch dressing. They told him it was a slippery slope to eat potatoes that had butter in them. He just threw up his hands and kept saying, Mashed Potatoes are on our acceptable list. They really threw him under the early recovery bus. So, you didn't miss anything. I left feeling really fed up at both Liz and Robin. I hope we can reclaim our meeting and get back to a better format. I think we all miss Beverly and her warmth that she brought when facilitating that meeting. We all missed you too!
I'm so glad that your hospital ordeal is coming to an end. I hope that you will feel well enough to enjoy the holidays with your DH and children.
You're right about the journey. I've started losing the thrill of the journey because I was spending too much time focused on the destination and the time table. Ok, I'm DONE with that. Everyone here on the LW forum is so wise. How did you all get that way? :)
I haven't really thought about the time that it takes for my body to get into sync with the new thyroid meds. I wanted immediate results. That said, I'll be seeing people next week that I haven't seen since I was wearing 22/24 jeans, so I'm going to look forward to it.
Tips from the 15th. Nope. Liz did all the talking. Robin barely spoke. They asked what we would do if we were out and about shopping and needed to eat, right now! I said I would go to In and Out burgers and order a protein style burger and eat an appropriate amount. Robin told me that was a concern because I would get a bite of lettuce with my burger and that's not protein first. I almost got up and walked out. I wasn't talking about stopping at Mrs. Fields or See's Candies, I was talking about never frozen beef patty with 1 iceburg lettuce leaf. A young guy 2 weeks post op then talked about holiday food. He said he was going to make a bowl of mashed potatoes for his guests and would have a spoonful. They wanted to know what he would put in the taters. He said a little butter and ranch dressing. They told him it was a slippery slope to eat potatoes that had butter in them. He just threw up his hands and kept saying, Mashed Potatoes are on our acceptable list. They really threw him under the early recovery bus. So, you didn't miss anything. I left feeling really fed up at both Liz and Robin. I hope we can reclaim our meeting and get back to a better format. I think we all miss Beverly and her warmth that she brought when facilitating that meeting. We all missed you too!
HW: 249 SW: 229 GW: 149 Age: 63 - Body by Sauceda - 12/2011
Oh that makes me sick about the mtg Lee.... I agree the feeling there is very different. I personally prefer hearing advice from those who have had the same situation. I also think when it comes to holidays I prefer to plan (key for me) a small food different then my norm and have a bite. Feeling deprived has ALWAYS been a bigger trigger for me. As far as i n O I think the protein style burger in the correct portion for your sleeve is very reasonable... I tried a bite of Megs at 5 wks, chewed a zillion times and it wasn't pleasant (slimeys and vomiting) but they are high in protein. No one ever got fat eating lettuce and truthfully Im sure it is not a daily occurrence. I dont think they have a concept about live-ability -- Thanks for your msg about helping out --- I had my 1st decent day since I got sick and actually got down 50 g or protein (via shake) and 32 oz of other liquid --- not even sufficient but probably more than I had in the 18 days before combined!!! That is sad about the new guy too --- this is tough enough in the begining -- don't need to antagonize our "young" who are doing there best to get down what they can. Want folks to feel they can come there for support!!! Have a GREAT trip, a wonderful holiday and enjoying "Wowing" your friends!!! ((HUGS)) Amy
HW 319 SW 277 CW 180 GW 169
Lee,
I am so sorry that you are feeling so blue. I know the pain issues and no weight loss can really make you feel really depressed.
Personally I have looked to you as my own support, when everyone else has lost 50 and 60 pounds at 3 months out, you have been a slower loser.I have not lost anywhere near what many others have lost this early out and it does get me down too. I too am a very slow loser and seeing you with your struggles and the fact that you have actually lost something, gives me encouragement to keep trying.
You are always so postive and so welcoming, I want to thank you personally for it.
With words of encouragement, I really do not know what to say but Thank you for just being you!
You are an amazing, strong woman who deserves to be looked up to.
Together you and I can lose this weight and win the battle of pain!
Right now, enjoy your trip and your holiday and dont fret over the weight till you get home. Sometimes it is best to just get away and deal with it when you are at home.
Good Luck and have a great Holiday. :)
I am so sorry that you are feeling so blue. I know the pain issues and no weight loss can really make you feel really depressed.
Personally I have looked to you as my own support, when everyone else has lost 50 and 60 pounds at 3 months out, you have been a slower loser.I have not lost anywhere near what many others have lost this early out and it does get me down too. I too am a very slow loser and seeing you with your struggles and the fact that you have actually lost something, gives me encouragement to keep trying.
You are always so postive and so welcoming, I want to thank you personally for it.
With words of encouragement, I really do not know what to say but Thank you for just being you!
You are an amazing, strong woman who deserves to be looked up to.
Together you and I can lose this weight and win the battle of pain!
Right now, enjoy your trip and your holiday and dont fret over the weight till you get home. Sometimes it is best to just get away and deal with it when you are at home.
Good Luck and have a great Holiday. :)
HW-220 SW 205 4'11"
Stacey, you're doing great! When I look at your ticker, I don't see a slow loser at all. You are definitely going to get where you're going. We're going to get there together and when we do, we'll celebrate big time. Happy Holidays to you! :)
HW: 249 SW: 229 GW: 149 Age: 63 - Body by Sauceda - 12/2011
Lee, in a word you are awesome!!! You are a natural born leader and we ALL appreciate you. You WILL reach you goal.
I met my personal AND holiday wt goal!! What I have learned is that I am a rebel. I have refused to be anything but moderate in my approach to this. I has worked for me, if it hadn't maybe I would have been stricter with myself, I don't know. TRUE CONFESSIONS: I drink before, during and after meals, I drink diet cokes, 2-3 a day; Calories 900-1200 a day, carbs 100gm a day, don't count fat. Workouts down to 2 days a week.
I also feel like I SHOULD have set my personal goal lower, so I could at least be a normal BMI (which would be about 150), BUT...I REALLY don't want to loose anymore weight. I am thin, bones are starting to show.
My concern is that since I don't want to loose any more wt, I may without wanting to. I lost another lb this week, down to 159. I don't think I will be able to eat anymore than I am eating and am afraid I will continue to loose. I could weight as little as 130 and still have a nl BMI, I just don't want to be that thin, I really don't think I would look good at all. It just seems I SHOULD want to go as low as I could. I know this is about reaching our OWN goal, and I have to keep reminding myself it is just a number, and to go with what I WANT. It's just hard, seeing so many of us LWs wanting to get to low or nl wt. I am compairing myself to yours, I'm afraid. Sorry for the whinning, self doubt or whatever this is.
Happy holidays to you and everyone. Will miss you. Enjoy your trip to VA, seeing your brother and friends!!
Hugs,
Jane
I met my personal AND holiday wt goal!! What I have learned is that I am a rebel. I have refused to be anything but moderate in my approach to this. I has worked for me, if it hadn't maybe I would have been stricter with myself, I don't know. TRUE CONFESSIONS: I drink before, during and after meals, I drink diet cokes, 2-3 a day; Calories 900-1200 a day, carbs 100gm a day, don't count fat. Workouts down to 2 days a week.
I also feel like I SHOULD have set my personal goal lower, so I could at least be a normal BMI (which would be about 150), BUT...I REALLY don't want to loose anymore weight. I am thin, bones are starting to show.
My concern is that since I don't want to loose any more wt, I may without wanting to. I lost another lb this week, down to 159. I don't think I will be able to eat anymore than I am eating and am afraid I will continue to loose. I could weight as little as 130 and still have a nl BMI, I just don't want to be that thin, I really don't think I would look good at all. It just seems I SHOULD want to go as low as I could. I know this is about reaching our OWN goal, and I have to keep reminding myself it is just a number, and to go with what I WANT. It's just hard, seeing so many of us LWs wanting to get to low or nl wt. I am compairing myself to yours, I'm afraid. Sorry for the whinning, self doubt or whatever this is.
Happy holidays to you and everyone. Will miss you. Enjoy your trip to VA, seeing your brother and friends!!
Hugs,
Jane
5'6" 
Jane, isn't it amazing how many awesome people all gather here on the LW forum? I think it's terrific to have so much good support.
Congratulations on meeting both your personal and holiday challenge goals. You really have rocked your recovery.
Now about how low to go or not go, I'd really get advice about bounce back from other RNYers to see what they've done and how they're doing. Look to the people that are a 18 months out from surgery because from what I've read, that's where things can start to change. Today Jody wrote about no longer dumping. I would want to be in a place where a little bounce back wouldn't send me back into diet mode. This is a lifetime journey and we just can't always control where it takes us. You've done awesome and I know that you and your surgeon will come up with the perfect game plan for you.
Happy Holidays, I really appreciate you!
Congratulations on meeting both your personal and holiday challenge goals. You really have rocked your recovery.
Now about how low to go or not go, I'd really get advice about bounce back from other RNYers to see what they've done and how they're doing. Look to the people that are a 18 months out from surgery because from what I've read, that's where things can start to change. Today Jody wrote about no longer dumping. I would want to be in a place where a little bounce back wouldn't send me back into diet mode. This is a lifetime journey and we just can't always control where it takes us. You've done awesome and I know that you and your surgeon will come up with the perfect game plan for you.
Happy Holidays, I really appreciate you!
HW: 249 SW: 229 GW: 149 Age: 63 - Body by Sauceda - 12/2011
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on 12/20/10 6:56 am
on 12/20/10 6:56 am
Happy Holidays LEELEE!!
Lee, you have truly been inspiring to me and I'm so glad you threw out the challenge to all of us. I know you will get where you need to be, relax, take a deep breath and enjoy the time away with your friends.
I celebrated my 1 yr surgiversary last week and felt disappointment because I had only lost 9 lbs since Sept.However, I have lost 44 inches and have come along way from those 2x's and size 22 pants.I too, think we obsess over the end and don't enjoy the ride enough.........
So, with that said I will enjoy this week and get right back on track...
Thank you for your encouragement every step of the way.
Brenda
Lee, you have truly been inspiring to me and I'm so glad you threw out the challenge to all of us. I know you will get where you need to be, relax, take a deep breath and enjoy the time away with your friends.
I celebrated my 1 yr surgiversary last week and felt disappointment because I had only lost 9 lbs since Sept.However, I have lost 44 inches and have come along way from those 2x's and size 22 pants.I too, think we obsess over the end and don't enjoy the ride enough.........
So, with that said I will enjoy this week and get right back on track...
Thank you for your encouragement every step of the way.
Brenda
Oh Brenda, Happy Holidays to you too! Sage advice. I decided to get more into the spirit and enjoy the ride and it's been very easy to just stick to protein first. I've decided that when I get discouraged, I'll look at my ticker which shows where I've been, where I am, and where I'm determined to go. I'm going to just visualize how great I'm going to feel along the way.
HW: 249 SW: 229 GW: 149 Age: 63 - Body by Sauceda - 12/2011
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