Monday Mania - The Day After - ThinnerTimes

Baron Patrick · 07-24-2007, 10:20 AM

The Doctor Sez Department –

Had my first follow-up with my surgeon last Thursday. He is very happy with my progress, and has released me to eat any foods I desire except for beef and pork. So what do I do? I steam some broccoli and enjoyed the hell out of that. I’ve been hungry for fruits and veggies more than anything! I will see him in 2 months. He asked how I was doing with my protein drinks, and I was honest and told him I couldn’t find anything the “lil guy” likes. He suggested protein bars. I’ve since tried a few, and they are not bad at all!

I Knew You Did It Department –

I was sent to a training class, and sat next to an obese woman. She kept watching me throughout the day as I drank my crystal lite, cheese and protein bar throughout the day. She finally asked if I had gastric bypass. I asked her how she knew, and replied by the food I was eating, saying “only us obese people would pick up on that.” She then proceeded to ask me a ton of questions about wls, as she has been looking into it. Of course, I told her about this forum.

Having an “Emo” Moment Department –

I’ve been feeling loopy for the last week or so, with my emotions going crazy – high to low and back to normal. I think I’m finally over it. I really hate it when that happens.

Belt Notch Department –

I had to pull a notch up on my NEW belt! In fact, my NEW pants are getting loose. Looks like a trip back to Marshall’s in the near future. I expect to break 60 lbs. this week. It’s so hard for me to comprehend, 60 lbs. gone forever. My wife and I went to the mall, and I couldn’t help looking at myself in those narrow full length mirrors. I FIT! I mean, I can see my whole body in the mirror - SIDEWAYS! Other people think were crazy for getting excited over these things, but to us, it’s a great milestone, and reason to celebrate!

The I Don’t Believe It’s You Department –

My 30th. high school reunion is in September. The reunion committee has been sending out weekly “newsletters”, giving us a synopsis of what people have been doing the past few decades. The last one has a picture of one of our “star” football players. OMG, he looks bigger than me at my heaviest! Same with a few other people. I would not have recognized them if I met them on the street. Wait till they get a load of ME when I show up!

Have a Great Day!

Dyann · 07-24-2007, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Baron Patrick

The Doctor Sez Department –

So what do I do? I steam some broccoli and enjoyed the hell out of that. I’ve been hungry for fruits and veggies more than anything! I will see him in 2 months.

I bought a steamer and did steamed string beans with shrimp sprinkled with ginger and garlic salt....yummy. If you want a recipe for a low car peanut sauce just give me the word.

I loved the power crunch bars very early on and I now love the meal replacement south beach choc peanutbutter bars (Not the little ones) These are 210 cal with 19 g of protein. I keep it in my purse for when I am running low or need a snack. I eat about 1/4 or 1/2 for a snack.
I Knew You Did It Department –

She was observant to pick up on it not having had the surgery herself
Having an “Emo” Moment Department –

Normal Normal Normal
Belt Notch Department –

Hit the goodwill store!!!

The I Don’t Believe It’s You Department –

Their jaws will drop!!!

Have a Great Day!

The wow's keep on coming....I can't believe how fast you are shooting towards goal

Baron Patrick · 07-24-2007, 11:49 AM

I found a couple bars at the grocery store. Jeez, I can't believe how many there are! It's insane!

One is called "Pure Protein" with 20g protein, 0 trans fat, 2g sugar, 190 calories. I picked up the chocolate peanut butter - my pouch likes it.

The other one is the MET-Rx Protein Plus Bar - 32g protein, 0g fat, 2g sugar and 320 calories (chocolate roasted peanut with caramel). It's a good size bar.

I'm not concerned about the calories at this point, since I'm getting maybe 1000 per day (without the bar).

Claire-in-Texas · 07-24-2007, 12:26 PM

Congratulations, Patrick, on all fronts!!

LisaBoston · 07-24-2007, 12:49 PM

Pat, love your updates. Funny how some people can recognize a GBP person from a mile away. I suspect we do the same.

A notch on the belt....a great milestone!