Having LW Withdrawal
It has been a busy couple of weeks for me and I haven't been able to get on the boards. Not even to read them.
My weight loss has slowed to a crawl. I've changed my eating since the holiday and I'm adding toning to my work out. The scale is starting to move. I'm not worried, but very aware.
I've had drama galore at work, which has resulted in some extra hours at work. I've also realized, this is not the place for me, so I've started my job search in earnest. I'm sure I've been avoiding the interview process, because of my weight. I've eliminated that barrier so why am I still working at a place the I'm not happy? No good reason. Just taking the first steps makes me feel better!
I went to NC this weekend to visit my Dad. I'm not sure what I was thinking booking a trip to the mountains in January....Brrr! All that snow on the ground. It was almost too much for a South Texas girl. I didn't go for the scenery. It was great to see my Dad. My sister drove up for the weekend too. They haven't seen me since my WLS. My Dad has been worried that I wouldn't be healthy. Just seeing me alleviated his fears. All my co-morbitites have resolved and I look better than I did when I retired from the military.
Dad and sister were surprised at the types of food I could eat. I'm not sure why. I ate almost everything they did, but not nearly the quantity. I found myself judging people around me (in my mind, not out loud) for the quantity of food they piled on their plates. I felt small and petty for having such mean thoughts. I'm no better. Before WLS, that was me too! My sister made lasagna. I got the third serving from the pan. I managed to get the meat, sauce, and cheese that had seeped out. No one even noticed I wasn't eating noodles.
The other thing I noticed was how quickly they ate their food. They finished these heaping portions while I was still halfway through my meal. Thank goodness for my WLS, again! It was hard not to pick up the momentum and eat at their pace. DH has always told me I eat too fast, now I see why. What an eye opener!
It was a great trip visiting with those I love. Surprisingly, it was also a good personal learning for me. DH is at a conference in New Orleans this week. I should have more time for the LWs when I'm home alone.
Kay
My weight loss has slowed to a crawl. I've changed my eating since the holiday and I'm adding toning to my work out. The scale is starting to move. I'm not worried, but very aware.
I've had drama galore at work, which has resulted in some extra hours at work. I've also realized, this is not the place for me, so I've started my job search in earnest. I'm sure I've been avoiding the interview process, because of my weight. I've eliminated that barrier so why am I still working at a place the I'm not happy? No good reason. Just taking the first steps makes me feel better!
I went to NC this weekend to visit my Dad. I'm not sure what I was thinking booking a trip to the mountains in January....Brrr! All that snow on the ground. It was almost too much for a South Texas girl. I didn't go for the scenery. It was great to see my Dad. My sister drove up for the weekend too. They haven't seen me since my WLS. My Dad has been worried that I wouldn't be healthy. Just seeing me alleviated his fears. All my co-morbitites have resolved and I look better than I did when I retired from the military.
Dad and sister were surprised at the types of food I could eat. I'm not sure why. I ate almost everything they did, but not nearly the quantity. I found myself judging people around me (in my mind, not out loud) for the quantity of food they piled on their plates. I felt small and petty for having such mean thoughts. I'm no better. Before WLS, that was me too! My sister made lasagna. I got the third serving from the pan. I managed to get the meat, sauce, and cheese that had seeped out. No one even noticed I wasn't eating noodles.
The other thing I noticed was how quickly they ate their food. They finished these heaping portions while I was still halfway through my meal. Thank goodness for my WLS, again! It was hard not to pick up the momentum and eat at their pace. DH has always told me I eat too fast, now I see why. What an eye opener!
It was a great trip visiting with those I love. Surprisingly, it was also a good personal learning for me. DH is at a conference in New Orleans this week. I should have more time for the LWs when I'm home alone.
Kay
Hi Kay,
I'm glad you had a good visit with your family but we missed you. We were pretty active this weekend here on the board and on the LW FB page. I hope you'll read and catch up and comment.
I know exactly what you mean abou****ching your family eat. I just can't keep up and it makes my sleeve tighten down when I even think about eating as fast or as much as they do. Hang tough!
--gina
5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
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Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
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DS on Aug 9, 2007 with Dr. Hazem Elariny
Welcome back!
I definitely know what you mean by people heaping food on their plates and plowing through it. I remember being like that too.
I eat fast - now. Yes I do. I eat as fast as anyone else. Just not as much... I try to remind myself to slow down... enjoy it... its an issue I have to be very aware of.
I'm glad you had a good visit with your family. A lot of people have the misconception that WLS folks are unhealthy. Unfortunately there are a few out there that are, and that projects onto the rest of us.
Get out there for those interviews! Good for you for taking control of your life!
I definitely know what you mean by people heaping food on their plates and plowing through it. I remember being like that too.
I eat fast - now. Yes I do. I eat as fast as anyone else. Just not as much... I try to remind myself to slow down... enjoy it... its an issue I have to be very aware of.
I'm glad you had a good visit with your family. A lot of people have the misconception that WLS folks are unhealthy. Unfortunately there are a few out there that are, and that projects onto the rest of us.
Get out there for those interviews! Good for you for taking control of your life!
HW-218/SW-208/CW-126/ Lowest Weight-121/Goal-125 - hit 8/23/09/Height-5'3"
Regain 30 lbs from 2012 to 2016 - got back on track and lost it. Took 8 months.
90+/- pounds lost BMI - 24 or so
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
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I have to agree that I too, tend to judge people for how much is on their plates. I have no clue why, maybe I am just more aware, definately not jealous but it sometimes makes me sick to think that I used to eat that much too and it was not that long ago. Something I have to work on. Glad you are back.
HW-220 SW 205 4'11"
Glad you had a good visit. I am more awed at the amount of food people have on their plate. I did the same thing before WLS and now I'm having a hard time believing it. My DH and I went to Wendy's for chili and I couldn't get over the amount of food in a double cheeseburger, large fry and drink. We ate that way all the time.
Welcome home Kay!
Good to hear from you. Sounds like you have had your hands full with work and eye opening learning experiences at home. I know what you mean, and it humbles me and make me sad. I used to eat more than anyone else in my family and was always the first one done! Thank God for my rny!
Good to hear from you. Sounds like you have had your hands full with work and eye opening learning experiences at home. I know what you mean, and it humbles me and make me sad. I used to eat more than anyone else in my family and was always the first one done! Thank God for my rny!
~Maria
SW 230 Preop 205 GW 130 LW 131 CW 135 Ht 5'1"
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