the inevitable discussion-Thanksgiving!

[Guest guest]

yeah, yeah the most important aspect is giving thanx & counting blessings,

that's a given. any early post-op strategies? blenderized

turkey, anyone---kidding!

my preps involve wearing stretchy pants, & yours?

lori h.

[Guest guest]

This is going to be a rough Thanksgiving!!! It will be wierd

watching people pile up their plates as I'm sitting there with a two

inch piece of turkey and maybe some plain mashed potatos on my

plate!!! I figure I'll take tiny portions of everything and at least

try to taste it all. My mother is making me a sf apple pie, but

somehow I have a feeling there's no way I'll be able to get any of it

down by the time dessert is served. Oh well! This is probably how

models will be eating at Thanksgiving too!!!

LoriB

LAPRNY 10/3/03

228/194/135

> yeah, yeah the most important aspect is giving thanx & counting

blessings, that's a given. any early post-op strategies?

blenderized

> turkey, anyone---kidding!

> my preps involve wearing stretchy pants, & yours?

> lori h.

[Guest guest]

best wishes!! just think of your new boobies, sexy!

lori h.

> yeah, yeah the most important aspect is giving thanx & counting blessings,

that's a given. any early post-op strategies?

blenderized

> turkey, anyone---kidding!

> my preps involve wearing stretchy pants, & yours?

> lori h.

>

[Guest guest]

We had our thanksgiving luncheon at work today and it was just that! I watched

everyone pile food on their plates while I selected some turkey and half a

spoonfull of everything else on the table. I had one bite or two of everything

and I was FULL!. But I still had a good time. Plan on doing this again at home

on Thurs. but my table is much more low carb!

Sharon

Re: the inevitable discussion-Thanksgiving!

This is going to be a rough Thanksgiving!!! It will be wierd

watching people pile up their plates as I'm sitting there with a two

inch piece of turkey and maybe some plain mashed potatos on my

plate!!! I figure I'll take tiny portions of everything and at least

try to taste it all. My mother is making me a sf apple pie, but

somehow I have a feeling there's no way I'll be able to get any of it

down by the time dessert is served. Oh well! This is probably how

models will be eating at Thanksgiving too!!!

LoriB

LAPRNY 10/3/03

228/194/135

> yeah, yeah the most important aspect is giving thanx & counting

blessings, that's a given. any early post-op strategies?

blenderized

> turkey, anyone---kidding!

> my preps involve wearing stretchy pants, & yours?

> lori h.

[Guest guest]

hi ... sounds like my Mom. And btw, stuffing is my absolute favorite.

Can't fit alot of anything into the ole pouch these days ... but like so

many of you, I am planning on tasting my favorites here and there.

As for Mother, family and friends who continue to push food onto me ... I

know in my heart that its their way of attempting to give me love, comfort,

happiness, whatever ( no wonder I grew up so wacky regarding food, yes?? can

anyone relate?? ) ....I always say, " if I can fit it into what's left of my

pouch

.... I would LOVE some " .... " smells great " etc.... " can't wait to taste it " .

It gets me off the hook.. it gets them off the hook.... period.

This surgery is exclusive to me, my body, my struggle with weight, food

etc... how can anyone other than me understand this, ..... MY journey... MY

evolution... my need to replace the immediacy of food gratification .. with

other

skills.

Love your Mom ... even if she never gets it. Main thing is you got

it. Bravo, I am so proud of your resolve.

Skinny wishes to all during this Holiday Season from Mandy in CA

275/147/126

[Guest guest]

Well I will still be on full liquids for Thanksgiving. I plan to pull my

chair up to the table and eat with the rest of the family like I do every year.

Just this year instead of a plate pouring over with the " goodies " I will sit

down with my protein drink and broth....LOL

[Guest guest]

I'm making mental preparations. I want to allow myself to have

special treats like mashed potatoes, scalloped corn... those carby

things, without guilt. I plan on keeping my servings itty bitty, and

load up on protein laden turkey.

Happy Holidayz

Toi

> yeah, yeah the most important aspect is giving thanx & counting

blessings, that's a given. any early post-op strategies?

blenderized

> turkey, anyone---kidding!

> my preps involve wearing stretchy pants, & yours?

> lori h.

[Guest guest]

I told my mother that I was only going to eat a few slices of turkey to

which she asked, " What about my dressing?? " in the tone of voice that

she would be hurt if I didn't have any. What's that saying? No one

understands what you're going through unless they've been through it

themselves?? As supportive as my mother has been up until this point, I

still don't thing she gets it.

T.

Lap RNY 6/20/03

432/315/170

Houston, Dr. Adam Naaman

Visit my homepage at http://users3.ev1.net/~leeds/

" I will find my way, I can go the distance. I'll be there someday if I

can be strong, I know every mile will be worth my while, I would go most

anywhere to fell like I belong. "

[Guest guest]

, that is scary. There was opposition from a few family members about

me having the surgery, so I just didn't tell the rest of the family &

friends until just before the surgery. I just didn't want to hear it. I

felt like they criticized the procedure, but never took the time to find out

what it's about, and that I'd spent 4 years researching this. Even though

my sister and I have been in close contact, and she knows several people who

had the surgery at work, she drops strange comments, like right after the

surgery (RNY LAP) she emails to me " what do they do? Do a tuck during the

surgery for your tummy? " and my step mom days after the surgery " can you see

your feet now? " After I responded that I could see my feet before the

surgery, she says " isn't your stomach flat now? " She had no concept that

you have to lose weight first, like it's an instant cure. She spent the 5

days prior to the surgery at my house, and I though was fully informed.

Weird! So, I can see the comment to you " what about my dressing? " coming to

me soon. Guess I'm the one that has to adapt to it....and no, I think many

do not understand. My husband is the only one that truly understands, as

I've talked a lot to him....and I guess he's smart enough to know that you

don't have an instant flat tummy!!! Nice dream though, go into surgery

close to 300# and come out a skinny model!!!!

Joan C, Calif.

LAP RNY 11/18/03

Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA

282/275/263/???

RE: Re: the inevitable

discussion-Thanksgiving!

I told my mother that I was only going to eat a few slices of turkey to

which she asked, " What about my dressing?? " in the tone of voice that

she would be hurt if I didn't have any. What's that saying? No one

understands what you're going through unless they've been through it

themselves?? As supportive as my mother has been up until this point, I

still don't thing she gets it.

T.

Lap RNY 6/20/03

432/315/170

Houston, Dr. Adam Naaman

Visit my homepage at http://users3.ev1.net/~leeds/

" I will find my way, I can go the distance. I'll be there someday if I

can be strong, I know every mile will be worth my while, I would go most

anywhere to fell like I belong. "

[Guest guest]

Families are soo funny aren't they? My mother in law is bring Apple

Dumplings for Thanksgiving dinner. Now I have always loved them but they

have too much sugar for me to eat them anymore. She asked me if I could

have them a couple of days after she told me that was what she was bringing

and I said " Gee Ma I don't think so " . She said " well I decided to make a

second batch and I am making these with Splenda so maybe you can have a bite

or two " . Isn't that sweet? I still can't really eat them because of the

crust (my tummy does not like carbs) but I guess I will try a bite.

Candi

RE: Re: the inevitable

discussion-Thanksgiving!

I told my mother that I was only going to eat a few slices of turkey to

which she asked, " What about my dressing?? " in the tone of voice that

she would be hurt if I didn't have any. What's that saying? No one

understands what you're going through unless they've been through it

themselves?? As supportive as my mother has been up until this point, I

still don't thing she gets it.

T.

Lap RNY 6/20/03

432/315/170

Houston, Dr. Adam Naaman

Visit my homepage at http://users3.ev1.net/~leeds/

" I will find my way, I can go the distance. I'll be there someday if I

can be strong, I know every mile will be worth my while, I would go most

anywhere to fell like I belong. "

[Guest guest]

Mothers are so weird. Mine bought some Splenda too but for absolutely no

reason. I asked her why and she said because I felt like it. Then asked

about the stuffing. I don't know ....She was very supportive of my

surgery and everything and has never once asked me why so this just

threw me for a loop. I probably will have a bite or two but not any more

than that. I know my limits!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

T.

Lap RNY 6/20/03

432/313/170

Houston, Dr. Adam Naaman

Visit my homepage at http://users3.ev1.net/~leeds/

" I will find my way, I can go the distance. I'll be there someday if I

can be strong, I know every mile will be worth my while, I would go most

anywhere to fell like I belong. "

[Guest guest]

, very well thought out. I like your approach. I know it's coming for

me too.

Joan C, Calif.

LAP RNY 11/18/03

Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA

282/275/263/???

Re: Re: the inevitable

discussion-Thanksgiving!

hi ... sounds like my Mom. And btw, stuffing is my absolute

favorite.

Can't fit alot of anything into the ole pouch these days ... but like so

many of you, I am planning on tasting my favorites here and there.

As for Mother, family and friends who continue to push food onto me ... I

know in my heart that its their way of attempting to give me love,

comfort,

happiness, whatever ( no wonder I grew up so wacky regarding food, yes??

can

anyone relate?? ) ....I always say, " if I can fit it into what's left of

my pouch

... I would LOVE some " .... " smells great " etc.... " can't wait to taste it "

..

It gets me off the hook.. it gets them off the hook.... period.

This surgery is exclusive to me, my body, my struggle with weight, food

etc... how can anyone other than me understand this, ..... MY journey...

MY

evolution... my need to replace the immediacy of food gratification ..

with other

skills.

Love your Mom ... even if she never gets it. Main thing is you got

it. Bravo, I am so proud of your resolve.

Skinny wishes to all during this Holiday Season from Mandy in CA

275/147/126

[Guest guest]

I am experiencing the same thing, I am having Lap RNY on 12-29 When I tell

people about it they ask " how much will they remove " or " what will they do

with the skin " It seems people think it is lipo or something.

Too Funny. Have a great day. Stef

RE: Re: the inevitable

discussion-Thanksgiving!

I told my mother that I was only going to eat a few slices of turkey to

which she asked, " What about my dressing?? " in the tone of voice that

she would be hurt if I didn't have any. What's that saying? No one

understands what you're going through unless they've been through it

themselves?? As supportive as my mother has been up until this point, I

still don't thing she gets it.

T.

Lap RNY 6/20/03

432/315/170

Houston, Dr. Adam Naaman

Visit my homepage at http://users3.ev1.net/~leeds/

" I will find my way, I can go the distance. I'll be there someday if I

can be strong, I know every mile will be worth my while, I would go most

anywhere to fell like I belong. "