I don't usually do this.........
Karen, just for you! (Posted in jest, not malice.)
Beth
Former RNY patient revising to Sleeve then DS.
Appts: Dietitian - January 21/19; July 16/19, August 13/19, September 17/19, October 15/19; Social Worker: August 23/19; DS Orientation: March 20/19; Internist: September 30/19; Surgeon: November 13/19 (signed consent).
Surgery Date: February 28/20.
MY RNY DIDN'T FAIL ME - I FAILED IT.
hehehe
Stealing this, thank you.
Stealing this, thank you.
Karen
Ontario Recipes Forum - http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/ontario_recipes/ 
OK just one minute I have read all the posts-Lets start with -whats wrong with double down after all there is no bread and its just bread we cannot have after surgery right?!?! (smirk) Besides if I put it in a blender then its a puree or a bit longer and its full fluids
One other really important note-Karen says what she sees--that is a trait that many people do not like because they come on here to get advice from unknown people so long as they tell them what they want to hear. If they really wanted advice they would ohhh I dunno ask a professional??
I have to say I don't really post often - I am only a couple months out-I am still learning and I have learned a ton from a select few on here and Karen you are one of them-When I think WTF is that person thinking you almost always chime in and say WTF are you thinking.
I have learned just because I can eat it doesn't make it right
I have learned surgery and all the pre op education was just the first tiny little step in my healthy life
I have learned food is my friend rather than my enemy-it can be good when I make the right choices.
but those choices are just that choices-I can choose to follow the plan and do what I am supposed to rather than cheat and do whatever I want in that moment in time.
Thank you to Karen and all the other vets who take time out of their own lives, for no money, for no accolades, to help others through WLS and success.
You are all appreciated-I appreciate you-Many on here appreciate you
To those who don't --thank goodness they blocked you cause I do not want your information shared with someone who doesn't deserve it!!
(I now return you to the regularity scheduled programing)
One other really important note-Karen says what she sees--that is a trait that many people do not like because they come on here to get advice from unknown people so long as they tell them what they want to hear. If they really wanted advice they would ohhh I dunno ask a professional??
I have to say I don't really post often - I am only a couple months out-I am still learning and I have learned a ton from a select few on here and Karen you are one of them-When I think WTF is that person thinking you almost always chime in and say WTF are you thinking.
I have learned just because I can eat it doesn't make it right
I have learned surgery and all the pre op education was just the first tiny little step in my healthy life
I have learned food is my friend rather than my enemy-it can be good when I make the right choices.
but those choices are just that choices-I can choose to follow the plan and do what I am supposed to rather than cheat and do whatever I want in that moment in time.
Thank you to Karen and all the other vets who take time out of their own lives, for no money, for no accolades, to help others through WLS and success.
You are all appreciated-I appreciate you-Many on here appreciate you
To those who don't --thank goodness they blocked you cause I do not want your information shared with someone who doesn't deserve it!!
(I now return you to the regularity scheduled programing)
From Orientation at TWH to Surgical date~6 months
You are going to do SO WELL with that attitude! Look at all you've learned already. Do post more - you have excellent advice to share.
Karen
Ontario Recipes Forum - http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/ontario_recipes/
Karen thanks for all the kindness and care you have shared since I started reading this board years ago and started posting in the last year. You are wise,talented, funny,caring,giving and I look for your picture to read your posts as you have good advice always. I want to thank you and all other vets who have been so kind to answer question after question for all us newbies. It does mean the world as I find on this sight I learn more then the answers I get from my family physician who has many patents who had this surgery but doesn't really do much research or no how to answer some of the basic to more complex questions. I have never read one of your posts and thought wow that was harsh. I've always felt it was fair and good advice. I personally like when someone shows me all sides to my question. I hope you continue to post Karen. Thanks again for all you do on this board and on the recipe board.
Catherine
Catherine
Kay...I am a little confused. I just sat here and read through 6 pages of supportive, informative and kind of mushy caring stuff!! (plus some trmpoline suggestions that I don't even wanna know about) WTF!??
Just for clarity (as a newbie I want to make sure I have a handle on a few basics)
1) I CAN'T eat balloons and snort helium once I have surgery?
2) WIshing and wanting DOESN`T automatically become reality post op?!
3) Just because Karen has a flat ass doesn't mean she doesn't have a brain? Even though she appears to also be a blonde?
4) Putting my fingers in my ears and singing nananananana doesn't mean that the tree didn't fall?
In all seriousness, sometimes the best advice can hurt. Sometimes we all behave like babies and blame the messenger because we don't like the message. Sometimes social media can't soften what we are saying with the expression on our face or the tone of our voice and feelings get hurt.
Sometimes we have to swallow our pride, and apologize and let others forgive and forget. I like to think that no matter how small my stomach gets, I will always have a little room for some humble pie.
Whoever it was that blocked you Karen, is probably feeling a little baaaaad (aka sheepish) and I would like to inviite them to mend fences. Life is too short. "I was an idiot, I am sorry" might do the trick.
Take a chance.
Lori
Just for clarity (as a newbie I want to make sure I have a handle on a few basics)
1) I CAN'T eat balloons and snort helium once I have surgery?
2) WIshing and wanting DOESN`T automatically become reality post op?!
3) Just because Karen has a flat ass doesn't mean she doesn't have a brain? Even though she appears to also be a blonde?
4) Putting my fingers in my ears and singing nananananana doesn't mean that the tree didn't fall?
In all seriousness, sometimes the best advice can hurt. Sometimes we all behave like babies and blame the messenger because we don't like the message. Sometimes social media can't soften what we are saying with the expression on our face or the tone of our voice and feelings get hurt.
Sometimes we have to swallow our pride, and apologize and let others forgive and forget. I like to think that no matter how small my stomach gets, I will always have a little room for some humble pie.
Whoever it was that blocked you Karen, is probably feeling a little baaaaad (aka sheepish) and I would like to inviite them to mend fences. Life is too short. "I was an idiot, I am sorry" might do the trick.
Take a chance.
Lori
Referral St. Joe's, Hamilton - Surgery May 28, 013
Oknee's just gotta dance 
Weight at the start of Optifast 378 T-1 OR Weight 352
Broke the 300 pound Barrier 13-Dec-2009 291.2lbs 01-APR-11 "onederland"
HGBA1C 5.2 d/c from the care of my Endocrinolgist 09-JUL-10 "diabetes resolved"
10-MAR-11 Extreme Sleep Apnea (dx 2007) resolved-"b-bye CPAP won't miss ya"
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Most excellent post, Lori. I cracked right up at "Even though she appears also to be a blonde?" HAHAHA
Karen
Ontario Recipes Forum - http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/ontario_recipes/
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