Hello Im back and im post op! - ThinnerTimes

ladybird{again} · 12-17-2006, 12:23 PM

Hello everybody,i am already registered but was unabe to log in due to changing isp`s ,i emailed the powers that be and asked for some help but got no reply,no im post op and i could not stay away any longer so i re-registered.
My name is Theresa and im in the U.K i have been chasing a GB for almost 7 years,and finally i have succeded,my surgery was on wednesday 13th dec .This surgery is much less common here in the U.K AND I HAVE BATTLED FOR A LONG TIME.Phew! so so happy i am now through the surgery, i must admit i thought i was not gonna see my babies again but i have and i feel great.So delighted to make your aqiantenance{s} again and look forward to chatting and getting to know you all.Hugs Theresa.xxxx

shereeks · 12-17-2006, 01:37 PM

Welcome back Theresa - good luck on your journey and keep us updated on your progress. I'm also in the UK and had my surgery in September. It is a brilliant tool - enjoy the fun ride!

ladybird{again} · 12-18-2006, 02:16 AM

Nice to meet you Shereeks,wow you have done so well already! congrats gurl
I have been reading the nutrition posts and i have noticed that the protocol is so different here in the U.K isnt it?
Where did you get your op?
i had mine in the luton and dunstable under Mr Jain.

coptergirl · 12-18-2006, 09:49 AM

Welcome home - and congrats on having your surgery - I am scooting over to make room for you on the losers bench

shereeks · 12-18-2006, 10:11 AM

Hey there little ladybird! (Well, if you're not already you soon will be!).

Yes, its so dramatically different here than in the US. They get a lot more support and physch stuff before and after than we do!

I've been pretty much left to it since my op on the 15th of September when I had my surgery done in Belgium.

It's has been an amazing journey so far. I have really struggled at times - especially with getting my mind to agree with what my body really needs to eat and to be honest it's not getting any easier now that I can eat more. Somehow I have got to find a way to stop eating crap that I just don't need!

But believe me, it's all been worth it so far - the comments I get alone make it all worthwhile!

Do you know how you can update your profile so we can all see your stats?

ladybird{again} · 12-19-2006, 04:45 AM

It sure is a rollercoaster!
but somewhere deep in my soul i know i have done the right thing.
cooking for the kids is hard,but i do enjoy watching them eat well.
and i need to know they are eating good food,so thats why i am cooking for them and not opening boxes and packets.
My original plan was to buy ready meals,but im not happy with that.

So here it is,im having some swinging emotions,either euphoric and laughing with the children and playing the loudest "eye spy" you have ever heard or im getting really cross,i know its a hormone thing...but thankfully the cross feeling lasts seconds where the euphoria lasts a couple of hours.
I guess this all has someting to do with the fact that i had a 7 year struggle for the surgery?
I think to myself,i wish i had this op after xmas,but then i believe in NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT and also xmas gives me a little diversion ,the last thing i want is to be wholly consumed by this ,i need to make it work around my kids too

Early days yet so ill keep going and hope im going in the right direction