One year post op ponderings.... - ThinnerTimes

sweetchristiangal · 04-22-2007, 11:27 AM

As I near my one year post op date I am pondering/self reflecting if you will on the way I and my life have changed.

1. I pick shoes based on how they look not on comfort or not having to been over to tie them.

2. I no longer stuff myself into a size too small pants just to easy my vanity. I want to be comfy dang it. And when you are a 20 is an 18 that much smaller?

3. I order food I want in a restruant within dietary guidelines of course....no longer do I try to get the most "bang for my buck"

4. Going to Mcd's causes anxiety than eases it for me. Pre op a nice 99 cent double cheese burger would ease the anxiety away for a bit (later to be replaced by guilt and weight anxiety). Now its...what can I eat, will they make it right, oh screw it I'll wait till I get home.

5. Diet Coke all the way was the beverage of choice pre op. Now I ensure I am NEVER without at least a box or 2 of crystal light in my car, purse, backpack and a back up box at my mom's "just in case"

6. Back to clothes...Jeans are my friend now. They are great and go w/ everything

7. I no longer need a nap in the afternoon to rest up.

8. When people are rude obnoxious or mean to me I no longer think it is b/c I am MO; Its because they are BITCHY PEOPLE

9. I let people hug me now....before at church I didn't want people touching my fat

10. Still big into the showering 2xs a day. Now becasue it relaxes me not because I have a "smell" from being MO.

11. I used to think being slender would help me get a guy/friends/career etc. Friends are friends regardless, guys are not worth the investment at this time and I am branching out into different career pathes. I want to finish up my psych degree but am dabbling more in art works now. I am designing 2 tee shirts today

How I am still the same.....

1. GBS is not a cure all to fix your screwed up life. I still have family/life problems. GBS brought the proverbial puss out of the zit though instead of just ignoring it was there.

2. I still have the same witty, clever personality. Now it just adds to who I am instead of the perceaved (fat person hiding pain with humor).

3. I still sometimes miss food. Sometimes I still want to emotionally eat.

4. Hearing commericals about fad diets still infuriate me.

5. I am still a crappy driver...but I'm better b/c my stomach doesn't creat drag on the steering wheel.

So what about you all.....

cnvh · 04-22-2007, 04:04 PM

I love this! You are SO dead-on with some things on your list; they really struck a chord in me.

I'm sure I can think of more, but off the top of my head (and only 4 1/2 months out for me):

Stuff that's different:

1. I don't think twice about parking in my assigned parking spot and walking to my office building every morning, instead of thinking up excuses to park in the "employees only-- 1 hour limit" spots under the building so I don't have to walk as far.

2. While I'm out and about, I don't panic about having to use a public restroom for fear that I won't be able to reach to wipe.

3. I have no problem telling people how much I weigh now. Before, it was like a horrible secret that I wouldn't even tell my husband; now, it's just a number. My coworkers know all about my journey and they know my weigh-in day is Friday, and every Friday that's the first thing they ask me when I get to work; they're almost as excited as I am about it.

4. Speaking of weight-- I now weigh less than my husband. Woohoo!

5. And speaking of husbands--- let's just say that my skinnier self has allowed us to expand our repertoire of positions in the bedroom.

Stuff that's the same:

1. I haven't gone clothes-shopping yet, thanks to years of previous weight-loss attempts.

2. I still go out to restaurants with my friends and family-- only the choices I make are completely different. (And I always ask for a take-out box as soon as the food arrives!)

3. I still obsess about food; I think about it all the time. I'm thinking today what I'm going to have for dinner tomorrow night, etc. Only now I'm planning for healthier things instead of junk.

Vim&Vigour · 05-25-2008, 03:26 AM

Hej Sweet!
Well done for showing the before and afters! I can see your attitude has made the journey - surgery being the vehicle!
Congratulations on your sparkle of life - you are living proof of embetterment, seeking and attaining self-improvement.
Best wishes on your continued walk - from where you are now I understand there are still many forks in the road, perhaps only wider and better signposted!
Cheers,
Vim

Claire-in-Texas · 05-25-2008, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by sweetchristiangal

As I near my one year post op date I am pondering/self reflecting if you will on the way I and my life have changed.

1. I pick shoes based on how they look not on comfort or not having to been over to tie them.

2. I no longer stuff myself into a size too small pants just to easy my vanity. I want to be comfy dang it. And when you are a 20 is an 18 that much smaller?

3. I order food I want in a restruant within dietary guidelines of course....no longer do I try to get the most "bang for my buck"

4. Going to Mcd's causes anxiety than eases it for me. Pre op a nice 99 cent double cheese burger would ease the anxiety away for a bit (later to be replaced by guilt and weight anxiety). Now its...what can I eat, will they make it right, oh screw it I'll wait till I get home.

5. Diet Coke all the way was the beverage of choice pre op. Now I ensure I am NEVER without at least a box or 2 of crystal light in my car, purse, backpack and a back up box at my mom's "just in case"

6. Back to clothes...Jeans are my friend now. They are great and go w/ everything

7. I no longer need a nap in the afternoon to rest up.

8. When people are rude obnoxious or mean to me I no longer think it is b/c I am MO; Its because they are BITCHY PEOPLE

9. I let people hug me now....before at church I didn't want people touching my fat

10. Still big into the showering 2xs a day. Now becasue it relaxes me not because I have a "smell" from being MO.

11. I used to think being slender would help me get a guy/friends/career etc. Friends are friends regardless, guys are not worth the investment at this time and I am branching out into different career pathes. I want to finish up my psych degree but am dabbling more in art works now. I am designing 2 tee shirts today

How I am still the same.....

1. GBS is not a cure all to fix your screwed up life. I still have family/life problems. GBS brought the proverbial puss out of the zit though instead of just ignoring it was there.

2. I still have the same witty, clever personality. Now it just adds to who I am instead of the perceaved (fat person hiding pain with humor).

3. I still sometimes miss food. Sometimes I still want to emotionally eat.

4. Hearing commericals about fad diets still infuriate me.

5. I am still a crappy driver...but I'm better b/c my stomach doesn't creat drag on the steering wheel.

So what about you all.....

I swear, this could be me!!!!

Eseret · 05-25-2008, 01:14 PM

What's changed for me....

1. I can wear stretch pants and look good in them. Size small!

2. I'm picky about the clothes I purchase. Before, I bought loose clothes in 2x and 22 pants that hid most of the fat. Now I want my tops to cling, not billow out.

3. I can bend forward to pick up the Sunday paper without fearing I'll fall flat on my face.

4. For that matter.....I know (from experience) that if I fall now I won't have to crawl on my hands and knees to something to hold onto.

5. Climbing stairs is a breeze now.

6. Getting down on the floor with my granddaughter is effortless now.

7. Sweets make me gag. I have no cravings for them. Weird, I crave salt now.

8. My feet shrank. Smaller shoes. My fingers shrank. Rings fall off now.
My ear canals shrank. That was weird. Had to have a new hearing aide earmold made.

9. I transferred my cravings for bad foods to books! I spend a few hours every weekend going to my favorite thrift stores to look for the books I want. (made a list on index cards) That or eBay.

How I'm the same....
1. I'm still Teri. Same person, just a different frame.
2. I still feel fat and my brain hasn't caught up with my body yet.
3. Sex life is the same. Next to nothing, which is fine with me.
4. I'm still quiet and rather shy. And I'd still rather spend time at home rather than travel.

Teri

Claire-in-Texas · 05-25-2008, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Eseret

What's changed for me....

1. I can wear stretch pants and look good in them. Size small!

2. I'm picky about the clothes I purchase. Before, I bought loose clothes in 2x and 22 pants that hid most of the fat. Now I want my tops to cling, not billow out.

3. I can bend forward to pick up the Sunday paper without fearing I'll fall flat on my face.

4. For that matter.....I know (from experience) that if I fall now I won't have to crawl on my hands and knees to something to hold onto.

5. Climbing stairs is a breeze now.

6. Getting down on the floor with my granddaughter is effortless now.

7. Sweets make me gag. I have no cravings for them. Weird, I crave salt now.

8. My feet shrank. Smaller shoes. My fingers shrank. Rings fall off now.
My ear canals shrank. That was weird. Had to have a new hearing aide earmold made.

9. I transferred my cravings for bad foods to books! I spend a few hours every weekend going to my favorite thrift stores to look for the books I want. (made a list on index cards) That or eBay.

How I'm the same....
1. I'm still Teri. Same person, just a different frame.
2. I still feel fat and my brain hasn't caught up with my body yet.
3. Sex life is the same. Next to nothing, which is fine with me.
4. I'm still quiet and rather shy. And I'd still rather spend time at home rather than travel.

Teri

Teri, it's so good to see you!!! You look fabulous, and I'm so glad that you are experiencing the joy, and that you are the same person I have grown to know!

Hugs!