Just Introducing Myself

Hi there!

I'm new to this forum, but old to the church.  When I started browsing OH earlier this summer I looked in on this forum and it appeared to be fairly dead, so I didn't post anything.  Now I see that there are indeed a few of us out here.

I'm scheduled for VSG surgery on 12/19/08.  Originally I was planning RNY, but I never did get myself to feel comfortable with it.  The VSG seems to offer the restriction assistance I need but without the long-term malabsorption potential of the RNY or DS.

I tend to be bothered with the "evil carbs" attitude that many at OH help seem to have.  The WoW just doesn't lead me down that path.  Don't get me wrong--I think Satan may have been the original sugar cane farmer. :)  Certainly, I do struggle with "carb addiction", and I try to stay away from refined carbs, but in my heart I also think that the Lord's plan basically encourages carb consumption over animal protein.  How do you feel on that topic?

Vickie

Hi and welcome. Glad you stopped by. Congratulations on getting your surgery date and best wishes.

Prior to surgery, I was a major carb'aholic. One reason I got so heavy in the first place. I could sit in front of the TV and consume a large back of chips without even noticing until it was empty!

At a year out now, I do eat occasionally those bar-b-q chips I so loved, but only about 10 chips at time cause I can't eat anymore than that. Satisfies the crave and then I am done.

I have been able to eat half a sandwich on whole wheat of my fav Peanut butter and Jelly for the last few months. That is all I can handle at one meal now.

I have found since my surgery that I eat a lot less meat then before. I have had to find alternatives since I don't really like eating meat as it is hard for me to get down and sometimes makes me sick. Hamburger is fine and so is seafood, but chicken, turkey or steak is a real problem. I do a lot of the dairy items, beans, jerky, bacon, sliced deli meats and protein shakes.

Feel free to ask me any questions you might have. Even though we have diff surgeries, we probably go thru a lot of the same eating issues initially.

Phyllis

Thanks for your input.
Not sure how it happened, but PB has become my new favorite "diet" food.  I think it's because it really tends to stick (no pun intended) with me.

Good luck on your continued journey!
 

Just checking back in with you. How are you doing post surgery?

Looks like you've already lost a lot in this short time.
Keep up the good work.