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goddessgrrl’s Posts
Topic: RE: Eggs! SICK AS EVER.
My darling Gina! I been too distracted by things that don't matter!
So great to be back with my dear ones on OH! How YOU doin??
Topic: RE: Eggs! SICK AS EVER.
I'm a bit over a year post-op (RNY) & eggs were WAY too rich for me for a long time after my surgery. I tried them about 4 weeks after my surgery & dear heaven, it was awful! I didn't get sick, but I had one bite of scrambled eggs & no way. Just too heavy & rich on my tummy (this was just an egg scrambled with Pam). I can eat about 2 tablespoons of scrambled egg now.
Another thing I've just started being able to tolerate is potatoes of any kind. Mashed potatoes right after surgery? NO WAY! Awful. My body is so smart now. It knows just by smell & looking at something if I shouldn't eat it. I've learned to trust that.
I still haven't had pasta. Can't even think about it. Carbs? Bread... just lately I've been able to have a piece of toast. I like Ezekiel raisin bread, toasted. I can barely eat one piece at a sitting & I had my surgery 2/28/2012.
Good luck!
Topic: RE: No longer Obese!
Congratulations! What a feeling. I remember when I hit that not obese anymore number & it was the first time in my life I think! Of course they didn't measure that when I was around 6 years old (& I started getting heavy).
I was out gardening today & my friend stopped by as she walked her dog. She said, "You are too skinny. You need to stop losing weight. I liked you better before." I didn't take any offense at this. My friend is from India, & I think sometimes it's a cultural thing, that if you're skinny or bony it doesn't look good. Too bad so sad because I think I look fabulous!
I wish you only happiness on your journey!
Topic: RE: How do I tell him
I'm not sure if our partners really mean it when they say they like us better fat. (or with meat on our bones, soft, cuddly, whatever euphemism they use) I think maybe they're just trying to make us feel better & not hurt our feelings. Which is nice of them, but it can mess with our heads.
I have a feeling you're going to be pleasantly surprised when you tell your honey you had the surgery. You don't have to have a reason why you didn't tell him earlier. We all have our journey that we have to travel as individuals. No one goes down the same path with WLS. What matters is that YOU handle it the way YOU want to. And that could be part of the conversation you have with your sweetie. "I waited until I was ready to tell you."
Keep us updated! Don't sweat this. One day at a time! Much love to you both 
Topic: RE: hard knot at sub-q injection site?
I had those knots too. They went away about 4 weeks after my surgery. Don't be concerned! Don't sweat it grrl! You GOT THIS.
Topic: RE: ...confused...frustrated...full of doubt
Thanks, ladytazz, for breaking this down for me so eloquently. It's been 5 1/2 months since my surgery & I'm still not 100%. One thing that sure cheers me up, though, is the fact that I'm 70+ pounds lighter & can walk 5+ miles on one walk!
Thanks again for this.
Thanks again for this.
Topic: RE: Help
Hi Teresa!
Personally, I don't think Metformin works. Of course I'm not a doctor & you should talk to your doctor about all this. But I was on it for about 6 years & it NEVER worked. It never brought my fasting glucose down to less than 150. My (ex) doc kept increasing the dosage until I was taking 1000mg a day. After a dosage increase, it would make me sick for about a week & then I would be okay.
I would google Metformin so you can inform yourself about the drawbacks & side effects.
I think the best medication to bring down one's blood glucose is insulin. Insulin wasn't my enemy; it saved my life. Talk to your doctor about it.
The night before my RNY, I was taking 90 units of Lantus insulin. The next day I was off insulin completely, with a fasting blood glucose of 127. I now take 10 units of Lantus every night to bring my number down to normal (80 - 90).
Feel free to friend me and/or read my blog for more about my type 2 diabetes & my open RNY.
Best wishes!
Personally, I don't think Metformin works. Of course I'm not a doctor & you should talk to your doctor about all this. But I was on it for about 6 years & it NEVER worked. It never brought my fasting glucose down to less than 150. My (ex) doc kept increasing the dosage until I was taking 1000mg a day. After a dosage increase, it would make me sick for about a week & then I would be okay.
I would google Metformin so you can inform yourself about the drawbacks & side effects.
I think the best medication to bring down one's blood glucose is insulin. Insulin wasn't my enemy; it saved my life. Talk to your doctor about it.
The night before my RNY, I was taking 90 units of Lantus insulin. The next day I was off insulin completely, with a fasting blood glucose of 127. I now take 10 units of Lantus every night to bring my number down to normal (80 - 90).
Feel free to friend me and/or read my blog for more about my type 2 diabetes & my open RNY.
Best wishes!
Topic: RE: Age at surgery?
I had my open RNY 2/28/12 when I was 51 1/2. Honestly, I feel so fabulous now... I don't think I've ever felt this good.
The lowest weight I remember being in my adult life is 179 when I was 21. I'm about that weight now (I only weigh at the doctor's office). A big difference between then & now is that I had to starve myself when I was 21 to get under 180 (remember the Cambridge diet?). Also, I was drinking alcohol back then. God willing, I'll celebrate 26 years sober on 8/17/2012!
When I was 14 (the summer before my sophomore year in high school), I lost 50+ lbs the old-fashioned way (eating salads, an apple a day, lean protein, & doing calisthenics [remember that word?]) & I weighed 139, the absolute lowest I ever remember being. I also grew 5 inches taller that summer! I'm about 4 inches taller than that now (5'9").
The journey hasn't been a walk in the park. But neither has my whole life. And it's a lot more enjoyable going for a walk when I'm 70 lbs lighter & not completely chained to food as a drug & way to stuff down my emotions & feelings.
The lowest weight I remember being in my adult life is 179 when I was 21. I'm about that weight now (I only weigh at the doctor's office). A big difference between then & now is that I had to starve myself when I was 21 to get under 180 (remember the Cambridge diet?). Also, I was drinking alcohol back then. God willing, I'll celebrate 26 years sober on 8/17/2012!
When I was 14 (the summer before my sophomore year in high school), I lost 50+ lbs the old-fashioned way (eating salads, an apple a day, lean protein, & doing calisthenics [remember that word?]) & I weighed 139, the absolute lowest I ever remember being. I also grew 5 inches taller that summer! I'm about 4 inches taller than that now (5'9").
The journey hasn't been a walk in the park. But neither has my whole life. And it's a lot more enjoyable going for a walk when I'm 70 lbs lighter & not completely chained to food as a drug & way to stuff down my emotions & feelings.
Topic: RE: Your Stitches...How long to Heal?
I had open RNY & posted pix of my scar on my blog on here. Check them out. My scar healed up so quickly. I wasn't afraid of the staples breaking, but I did hold a little pillow over my tummy over the incision just in case when I got up out of bed. When my staples were removed, I didn't even feel it. No pain, no nothing (& I received no numbing agents or anything). I started using derma-e scar gel about a week after I got my stitches out.
How are you feeling?? I've been thinking about you! Hope you're heaps better!
How are you feeling?? I've been thinking about you! Hope you're heaps better!
Topic: RE: Things have taken the worst turn.
Honey bun! You are in my thoughts & prayers. Much love.
Topic: RE: Think I hit my tolerance threshold at the surgeon's office - feel pathetic
Caroline I love your posts. I almost fell on the floor: "Your little dog too, so help me!" lol!
You. GOT. THIS.
Sending healing thoughts & prayers your way. Keep us posted. You SO ROCK.
You. GOT. THIS.
Sending healing thoughts & prayers your way. Keep us posted. You SO ROCK.
Topic: RE: WLS should NEVER be considered shameful or frowned upon!
Oh my gosh you hott WOMAN YOU! You are gonna blow everyone outta the water. August 18 is my BIRTHDAY! wooHOO! Sure wish I could be somewhere as fun as where you'll be that day.
Getting married?! How fabulous! Congratulations!
Getting married?! How fabulous! Congratulations!
Topic: RE: New to OH`
Hi Cyn! I don't know if your insurance will accept a letter from an LCSW. Call the number on your insurance card & ask a live person that question.
I had my psychological screening done by a psychologist (Ph.D). I hadn't started seeing my present counselor (the LCSW) back then.
Best wishes!
I had my psychological screening done by a psychologist (Ph.D). I hadn't started seeing my present counselor (the LCSW) back then.
Best wishes!
Topic: RE: Recommend Food Addiction books
I second Christopher's post!
http://www.oa.org/
Books:
Overeaters Anonymous (Second Edition) ISBN 1889681024
The Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Overeaters Anonymous ISBN 0960989862
Magazine: Lifeline http://www.oa.org/lifeline-magazine/
http://www.oa.org/
Books:
Overeaters Anonymous (Second Edition) ISBN 1889681024
The Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Overeaters Anonymous ISBN 0960989862
Magazine: Lifeline http://www.oa.org/lifeline-magazine/
Topic: RE: WLS should NEVER be considered shameful or frowned upon!
Hmmm... there is one word you used that I don't understand. Guess I'll have to look it up.
"BUDGET"
I think I've heard The Hubs use that one before... I thought it was a curse word. He's always about to blow a gasket whenever he screams it.
"BUDGET"
I think I've heard The Hubs use that one before... I thought it was a curse word. He's always about to blow a gasket whenever he screams it.
Topic: RE: WLS should NEVER be considered shameful or frowned upon!
Mrylln, your post reminds of a book I just finished reading called "The Last Time I Saw You" by Elizabeth Berg. It's about the 40th high school reunion of a high school & how all the people feel about going & what happens that night. It's great! Fun beach read. Anyway, you GO grrl on your success in "growing up gorgeous!"
Topic: RE: Celebrities on Dr Drew RIGHT NOW talking about WLS!
Lisa Lampanelli & her husband - both of whom had weight loss surgery - are on Dr Drew right now!
Topic: RE: Just wondering...
I look at those photos every day when I log into OH.
I haven't really noticed that people look older. I've noticed how outdated the photos are (I don't think I've ever seen any that are more recent than the mid-2000s). I've noticed how many women wear black (black pants with black shoes, black skirts with black boots, black jeans with black sneakers). So weird & looks so outdated to me.
I had my photo taken about a month ago & I was stunned at how much older I thought I looked. I have what everyone calls a baby face. I think now that you can see my facial bone structure that I look older. I'm 51 (almost 52) & I've had people tell me they just don't believe I'm not 30. Of course I love(d) that, but I don't care a whit if I get some wrinkles, sagging skin, etc.
Feeling so much lighter on my feet is such a fabulous, head-spinning experience for me. I've always been heavy (since I was about 5) so this is really getting into new territory for me. The lowest I've been in my adult life is about 179 when I was about 21. I'm approaching that weight now (descending to it). I can walk for miles (up to about 4) & still have energy to walk a little more. That is completely, 100% new to my life.
I hope to have the money someday to be able to go to a cosmetic surgeon & have my neck, arms, & face done. I'd like to have the parentheses around my mouth erased. I'd like to have my brown spots at the sides of my jaw lasered off. I'd like to have that neck lift (I have some turkey wattle skin I've never had before).
If by chance I'm not able to do these things, I will be so thrilled to have a LIFE as a not-obese person, I won't mind that much.
I haven't really noticed that people look older. I've noticed how outdated the photos are (I don't think I've ever seen any that are more recent than the mid-2000s). I've noticed how many women wear black (black pants with black shoes, black skirts with black boots, black jeans with black sneakers). So weird & looks so outdated to me.
I had my photo taken about a month ago & I was stunned at how much older I thought I looked. I have what everyone calls a baby face. I think now that you can see my facial bone structure that I look older. I'm 51 (almost 52) & I've had people tell me they just don't believe I'm not 30. Of course I love(d) that, but I don't care a whit if I get some wrinkles, sagging skin, etc.
Feeling so much lighter on my feet is such a fabulous, head-spinning experience for me. I've always been heavy (since I was about 5) so this is really getting into new territory for me. The lowest I've been in my adult life is about 179 when I was about 21. I'm approaching that weight now (descending to it). I can walk for miles (up to about 4) & still have energy to walk a little more. That is completely, 100% new to my life.
I hope to have the money someday to be able to go to a cosmetic surgeon & have my neck, arms, & face done. I'd like to have the parentheses around my mouth erased. I'd like to have my brown spots at the sides of my jaw lasered off. I'd like to have that neck lift (I have some turkey wattle skin I've never had before).
If by chance I'm not able to do these things, I will be so thrilled to have a LIFE as a not-obese person, I won't mind that much.
Topic: RE: 4 weeks post op/update/NSV
Gorgeous! Congrats on the GREAT work! Love the shorts & you have great legs!
Topic: RE: The Great Debate
So happy you're here Tera!
I had open RNY a little over 4 months ago. I feel like I've gotten my dearest wish. I feel lighter on my feet than I can ever remember feeling in my life!
"I strongly resemble my father, who has been morbidly obese for as long as I can remember..."
You just described me. I'm one of 5 kids & the only (formerly) fat one. My father died at the age of 49 & weighed 375 lbs. I look like him. Or "looked" like him. That did not make me happy.
It has been such a huge learning curve for me now that I don't have food - my former numbing drug of choice - available anymore. I joined Overeaters Anonymous a month after my RNY. I love this organization. I also see a counselor once a week so I can deal with my problems instead of stuffing them down with food.
I'm going to friend you. Please feel free to ask me anything you like.
I wish you only the best on your journey!
http://www.oa.org
I had open RNY a little over 4 months ago. I feel like I've gotten my dearest wish. I feel lighter on my feet than I can ever remember feeling in my life!
"I strongly resemble my father, who has been morbidly obese for as long as I can remember..."
You just described me. I'm one of 5 kids & the only (formerly) fat one. My father died at the age of 49 & weighed 375 lbs. I look like him. Or "looked" like him. That did not make me happy.
It has been such a huge learning curve for me now that I don't have food - my former numbing drug of choice - available anymore. I joined Overeaters Anonymous a month after my RNY. I love this organization. I also see a counselor once a week so I can deal with my problems instead of stuffing them down with food.
I'm going to friend you. Please feel free to ask me anything you like.
I wish you only the best on your journey!
http://www.oa.org
Topic: RE: Really need some advice
Okay cathey, you, me AND OP are all separated at birth!
"And breaking up with our best friend, our guaranteed 'go-to support system' of food, is not easy."
WOW! You said it. This is a huge hurdle to get over. It takes TIME. Before 2/28/12 (the date of my RNY), I always had food to turn to. I used it as a numbing agent to stuff down my feelings, emotions, pain, hurt, boredom, you name it.
I'm still in the process of mourning the loss of my old "friend." The fact that I've lost so much weight that I now weigh less than I have in decades is balm for the wound, though!
"And breaking up with our best friend, our guaranteed 'go-to support system' of food, is not easy."
WOW! You said it. This is a huge hurdle to get over. It takes TIME. Before 2/28/12 (the date of my RNY), I always had food to turn to. I used it as a numbing agent to stuff down my feelings, emotions, pain, hurt, boredom, you name it.
I'm still in the process of mourning the loss of my old "friend." The fact that I've lost so much weight that I now weigh less than I have in decades is balm for the wound, though!
Topic: RE: The Blame Game
In Alcoholics Anonymous we say alcohol is cunning, baffling & powerful.
Personal responsibility comes into play in so many facets of the human condition. It's part of the baffling part of alcohol (& other addictions, including food) that people from all walks of life - from the mail room clerk to the CEO - become addicts.
God willing, I'll celebrate my 26th year of sobriety next month. My father was an alcoholic & died of cirrhosis of the liver at 49. Within the last 5 years, scientists have discovered a gene in the DNA string that predisposes one to addiction. I knew in my gut - even when I was a teenager - that I shouldn't drink. But life happened, & in my weakness - & with an enemy that is cunning, baffling & powerful - I became an alcoholic in my early 20s.
Somehow, as I was drowning, I looked up (so far up) & saw the surface of the water with the sun shining on it. In my stupor I knew I wanted to be THERE, but I didn't know how to save myself. But I knew I wanted to be a good (single) mother to my young child, & I knew I couldn't stop drinking without help.
So that's what led me to the 12 steps in 1986.
There is so much about the workings of the body in relation to the brain & one's psyche that come into play when one speaks about addiction. Why does one become an addict? It's not just one thing - one's upbringing, one's genetic predisposition - that can provide the answer to this question.
In my personal experience in practicing the 12th step in AA & Overeaters Anonymous, I know for a fact that compassion & patience with the addict is the only way to help someone get sober.
One day at a time.
http://www.aa.org
http://www.oa.org
Personal responsibility comes into play in so many facets of the human condition. It's part of the baffling part of alcohol (& other addictions, including food) that people from all walks of life - from the mail room clerk to the CEO - become addicts.
God willing, I'll celebrate my 26th year of sobriety next month. My father was an alcoholic & died of cirrhosis of the liver at 49. Within the last 5 years, scientists have discovered a gene in the DNA string that predisposes one to addiction. I knew in my gut - even when I was a teenager - that I shouldn't drink. But life happened, & in my weakness - & with an enemy that is cunning, baffling & powerful - I became an alcoholic in my early 20s.
Somehow, as I was drowning, I looked up (so far up) & saw the surface of the water with the sun shining on it. In my stupor I knew I wanted to be THERE, but I didn't know how to save myself. But I knew I wanted to be a good (single) mother to my young child, & I knew I couldn't stop drinking without help.
So that's what led me to the 12 steps in 1986.
There is so much about the workings of the body in relation to the brain & one's psyche that come into play when one speaks about addiction. Why does one become an addict? It's not just one thing - one's upbringing, one's genetic predisposition - that can provide the answer to this question.
In my personal experience in practicing the 12th step in AA & Overeaters Anonymous, I know for a fact that compassion & patience with the addict is the only way to help someone get sober.
One day at a time.
http://www.aa.org
http://www.oa.org
Topic: RE: Am I saying goodbye to Coffee and cheesecake forever??
"I take plain Greek yogurt, mix it with sugar free cheesecake flavored pudding mix and a little splenda, and I think it tastes just like cheese cake. I put some no sugar added cherry pie filling on top and it's like eating cherry cheesecake, only with lots of protein and no added sugar."
This made my whole LIFE. Thanks Kelly!
This made my whole LIFE. Thanks Kelly!
Topic: RE: Weight Loss Stall and Nausea 23 days out
Sounds pretty normal to me.
One thing I know for sure: I am NOT a slave to the scale. I don't weigh myself at home. I only weigh at the doctor. I'm doing everything different than I did it when I used to diet. I follow my doctor's instructions (protein first, exercise, vitamins, water water water). I will not start to worry about identifying myself by the number on the scale.
I have a problem with water now too: I can't drink bottled water! It tastes awful to me. The tap water tastes great & I couldn't drink it pre-op! I do like lemon in my water though. & plenty of ice.
I've had a general sense of queasiness since my surgery. The only time I don't feel queasy is when I'm hungry or haven't eaten in at least an hour. If I eat one bite of food, my tummy feels blecch. So I usually eat about 3 bites & that's it.
I love Yogi lemon ginger tea to settle my stomach. Papaya enzyme chewables work too.
Best wishes on your journey!
One thing I know for sure: I am NOT a slave to the scale. I don't weigh myself at home. I only weigh at the doctor. I'm doing everything different than I did it when I used to diet. I follow my doctor's instructions (protein first, exercise, vitamins, water water water). I will not start to worry about identifying myself by the number on the scale.
I have a problem with water now too: I can't drink bottled water! It tastes awful to me. The tap water tastes great & I couldn't drink it pre-op! I do like lemon in my water though. & plenty of ice.
I've had a general sense of queasiness since my surgery. The only time I don't feel queasy is when I'm hungry or haven't eaten in at least an hour. If I eat one bite of food, my tummy feels blecch. So I usually eat about 3 bites & that's it.
I love Yogi lemon ginger tea to settle my stomach. Papaya enzyme chewables work too.
Best wishes on your journey!
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