Peridot_Twins
Psych Eval on 2/6/08
Feb 07, 2008
I met with Dr. Goldstein (total fees paid $600) yesterday to review the results of my "personality tests". I waved my hands in the air and asked, "Any red flags??" (Mind you, my dad was a diagnosed, un-medicated paranoid schizophrenic.) No red flags. Just 3 issues he feels could get in the way of my obesity treatment. According to these results:
1. I am bossy and like control. TRUE. I am a control freak. Mostly that comes from having an alcoholic father and an out-of-control life in my late teens and early 20's. I got better, but still try to maintain control in all aspects of my life.
2. I have issues with trust. FALSE. I am a very trusting person -- too trusting, I think!
3. I have self-esteem issues. Well, DUH! Of course I do - I'm FAT - I don't like the way my body looks!! However, he is right on this one. Even when I was younger and thinner I still felt as though I was not as good as everyone else. Even when I graduated from high school at 118 lbs. I thought I was FAT because I had wide-set hips (supposedly good for childbirth, but I had a c-section, go figure!)
On the bright side, he said that I have a positive outlook, which is good. Guess I passed.
1. I am bossy and like control. TRUE. I am a control freak. Mostly that comes from having an alcoholic father and an out-of-control life in my late teens and early 20's. I got better, but still try to maintain control in all aspects of my life.
2. I have issues with trust. FALSE. I am a very trusting person -- too trusting, I think!
3. I have self-esteem issues. Well, DUH! Of course I do - I'm FAT - I don't like the way my body looks!! However, he is right on this one. Even when I was younger and thinner I still felt as though I was not as good as everyone else. Even when I graduated from high school at 118 lbs. I thought I was FAT because I had wide-set hips (supposedly good for childbirth, but I had a c-section, go figure!)
On the bright side, he said that I have a positive outlook, which is good. Guess I passed.
2/7/08 YUCK - Cottage Cheese! (Nut Group)
Feb 07, 2008
Ok, another thing that came up today in the Nut Group was cottage cheese. First of all, why do they call it that?? Is it made in a cottage?? Maybe only people who live in cottages should eat it.....?? (I think so!)
A participant in the Nut Group today gave us a "yummy" cottage cheese mixture recipe. Of course I sat there with my nose crinkled up saying, "Ewww, I HATE cottage cheese!" But of course, I am now willing to try it because of the way she described it. (Ut oh - having a Tilapia flash back here!!!)
Any how, she said to combine 1/2 cup of FF cottage cheese with a heaping spoonful of Smuckers S/F preserves (she uses blackberry) , then sprinkle with a little cinnamon. According to her it tastes like PIE..... PIE??? REALLY??? C'mon! PIE????
I will report back on my opinion next week. BTW - you all know that cottage cheese is LOADED with protein, right?? I had no idea until today.
A participant in the Nut Group today gave us a "yummy" cottage cheese mixture recipe. Of course I sat there with my nose crinkled up saying, "Ewww, I HATE cottage cheese!" But of course, I am now willing to try it because of the way she described it. (Ut oh - having a Tilapia flash back here!!!)
Any how, she said to combine 1/2 cup of FF cottage cheese with a heaping spoonful of Smuckers S/F preserves (she uses blackberry) , then sprinkle with a little cinnamon. According to her it tastes like PIE..... PIE??? REALLY??? C'mon! PIE????
I will report back on my opinion next week. BTW - you all know that cottage cheese is LOADED with protein, right?? I had no idea until today.
2/7/08 Nut Group
Feb 07, 2008
Ok, that's a funny title! 'Nut Group'! HA!
Today I attended my first group session with my wonderful nutritionist, Carolyn Losure. She has WAY too many initials after her name to even attempt.
There were 6 of us "patients" there; 3 post-op RNY, 1 post-op band, and 2 pre-op (including me). It was very helpful and informative.
One thing I learned at this session was that although my insurance (Aetna) requires a 6-month pre-op supervised nutrition program, I am NOT required to lose weight. Can you say, "BYE BYE CRAPPY, 1,200 CAL./DAY, LOW-CARB DIET???" I will continue to try new foods and to eat better, but now I feel a sense of relief that if I don't stick to the "meal plan" then I won't be a complete failure.
Today I attended my first group session with my wonderful nutritionist, Carolyn Losure. She has WAY too many initials after her name to even attempt.
There were 6 of us "patients" there; 3 post-op RNY, 1 post-op band, and 2 pre-op (including me). It was very helpful and informative.
One thing I learned at this session was that although my insurance (Aetna) requires a 6-month pre-op supervised nutrition program, I am NOT required to lose weight. Can you say, "BYE BYE CRAPPY, 1,200 CAL./DAY, LOW-CARB DIET???" I will continue to try new foods and to eat better, but now I feel a sense of relief that if I don't stick to the "meal plan" then I won't be a complete failure.
Longest PMS ever!!
Feb 07, 2008
It must be this pre-menopausal crap... but my PMS lasted about 2-1/2 weeks. That's a record. I gave in and bought Cheez-Its. They weren't as good as I remember them to be. Somehow I got through it and I think I even dropped a pound. Go figure. My PMS symptoms used to last only a week or 10 days... this was, by far, the WORST ever!!! I am SO ready for menopause!
PMS
Jan 27, 2008
Well, I am still suffering the effects of PMS. I have not looked at the "diet" papers in days. This really blows. I am craving salty, bready cheesy things. Like CHEEZ-ITs!!!! GRRRRRRR!!! I am ready for menopause...... bring it on.
My Funk = PMS
Jan 21, 2008
I tried to start the week again on the meal plan. I did pretty good all day yesterday until a couple of hours after dinner. My hunger would just not go away! I figured out that it is PMS - although a week earlier than normal. How am I going to get through these next 2 weeks before my period??? Ugggghhh.... some times it really sucks being a woman!
My weight tracker
Jan 16, 2008
I have been tracking my weight on here with the weight tracker since 1/10/08 and it's sad to say that I nave not made much progress in the past week. I've gone up and down between my starting weight and today's weight (only down 1 lb.)
I have this meal plan from my Nut that is 1200 cal/day and under and I have to admit that I have not been following it 100%. I have not measured every single thing but I have been eating better. I have not had any alcohol during the week (which I used to - quite often) and I feel more tired than before. I just don't know what is going on. I have even eliminated the late night binges I was prone to. I know my metabolism is slow, but COME ON! This is very depressing.
This meal plan does not have any snack suggestions, although my Nut told me I could have one 100 cal. snack per day. For me, it's just not enough. I was never one to crave sweets, but now I am! Go figure.
I just feel like I am in a funk right now....
I have this meal plan from my Nut that is 1200 cal/day and under and I have to admit that I have not been following it 100%. I have not measured every single thing but I have been eating better. I have not had any alcohol during the week (which I used to - quite often) and I feel more tired than before. I just don't know what is going on. I have even eliminated the late night binges I was prone to. I know my metabolism is slow, but COME ON! This is very depressing.
This meal plan does not have any snack suggestions, although my Nut told me I could have one 100 cal. snack per day. For me, it's just not enough. I was never one to crave sweets, but now I am! Go figure.
I just feel like I am in a funk right now....
New candy
Jan 14, 2008
Now that the Hershey Kisses are gone I bought some Weight Watcher's chocolate candy. They seem to satisfy my craving for chocolate, but I find tht just one is not satisfying enough. I was never a chocoholic, but starting back in late Oct. I came down with an upper respiratory/sinus infection that lasted 7 weeks and went 2 rounds of antibiotics. It was during that time that I was laid up with lack of energy when I I started nibbling on the Kisses. Now I seem to need chocolate every day. I think I will have to just go cold turkey, since I can't have just one or two.
Kisses Part II
Jan 11, 2008
The Kisses are gone....... I ate them :( Oh well, at least they are gone now and are no longer a threat to my efforts.
I have been following this meal plan as closely as possible and lost 3.5 lbs. this week all on my own. I didn't realize it was a 1200/cal per day diet. I do get hungry and try to make the best choice. The plan does not have any "snacks" listed, but the Nut told me to have just one 100 calorie snack per day. Would be easier if she provided a list of suggested items.
My knees are really bad... popping in and out with stabbing pains and just plain achy. I see the orthopedic surgeon on the 16th. I think I will ask for cortisone injections. I'll keep you posted.
I have been following this meal plan as closely as possible and lost 3.5 lbs. this week all on my own. I didn't realize it was a 1200/cal per day diet. I do get hungry and try to make the best choice. The plan does not have any "snacks" listed, but the Nut told me to have just one 100 calorie snack per day. Would be easier if she provided a list of suggested items.
My knees are really bad... popping in and out with stabbing pains and just plain achy. I see the orthopedic surgeon on the 16th. I think I will ask for cortisone injections. I'll keep you posted.
Kisses Part I
Jan 10, 2008
Well, the Hershey Kisses are almost gone... thanks to ME. There's only a few left, I should just throw them out! I noticed this low cal meal plan the Nut gave me has nothing sweet on it (her specialty is diabetes, so no surprise, but I don't have diabetes). I know this is all in preparation for what lies ahead. Once I have my surgery sweets will be out of the question - even ones as small as a Hershey Kiss.
On another note, yesterday I cooked up some Hodgson Mills hot cereal (w/milled flaxseed and soy). The 1/3 cup of dry cereal microwaved with 1 cup of water bulked up to fill the bowl! I added some cinnamon and Splenda to it because it is very bland. I only ate about half of it and it kept me full for 4 hours. I could not believe it.
As of this morning I am down 3.5 lbs. since Monday!
On another note, yesterday I cooked up some Hodgson Mills hot cereal (w/milled flaxseed and soy). The 1/3 cup of dry cereal microwaved with 1 cup of water bulked up to fill the bowl! I added some cinnamon and Splenda to it because it is very bland. I only ate about half of it and it kept me full for 4 hours. I could not believe it.
As of this morning I am down 3.5 lbs. since Monday!
About Me
Naugatuck, CT
Location
24.8
BMI
Surgery
11/13/2008
Surgery Date
Jan 05, 2008
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