Hello! Im new and almost 9 years post-op - Page 2 - ThinnerTimes

lds98m · 02-03-2007, 10:04 AM

WOW!

I am suprised and pleased by all the responses Ive gotten. For me maintainance has been fairly easy. I probably shouldnt say this but I never exercise and I eat pretty much what I want. I know its not that way for everyone and diet and exercise are important. I feel I got extreamly lucky with my maintainance. So many times I hear people who are post-op gain weight back and for me I sit and think how the heck did they gain that much weight back. I cant do that! I would throw excess food up and not by choice. There are things I cannot eat because I will "dump". Sometimes the dumping is worth it and I will eat something I know will make me sick but I just have to have it. Thats sounds really bad I know. For the most part I eat pretty good foods. There is only so much room in my pouch so I want to fill it with good food. Now there are times I have to have my chips, nuts, choclate, cool aid, pudding and all the bad foods. I have to work today so I need to run. I am going to post my complete story in the personal section as soon as I have a chance. I am coming to San Diego April 6th-16th. I would love to come see Dr Callery. He saved my life and I would like him to see this success story. I will talk to you all soon and please look for my story soon. You all are great!

Hugs

Mavisavis · 02-03-2007, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by lds98m

WOW!

I am suprised and pleased by all the responses Ive gotten. For me maintainance has been fairly easy. I probably shouldnt say this but I never exercise and I eat pretty much what I want. I know its not that way for everyone and diet and exercise are important. I feel I got extreamly lucky with my maintainance. So many times I hear people who are post-op gain weight back and for me I sit and think how the heck did they gain that much weight back. I cant do that! I would throw excess food up and not by choice. There are things I cannot eat because I will "dump". Sometimes the dumping is worth it and I will eat something I know will make me sick but I just have to have it. Thats sounds really bad I know. For the most part I eat pretty good foods. There is only so much room in my pouch so I want to fill it with good food. Now there are times I have to have my chips, nuts, choclate, cool aid, pudding and all the bad foods. I have to work today so I need to run. I am going to post my complete story in the personal section as soon as I have a chance. I am coming to San Diego April 6th-16th. I would love to come see Dr Callery. He saved my life and I would like him to see this success story. I will talk to you all soon and please look for my story soon. You all are great!

Hugs
Lisa

Now come on.....I call nuts and pudding healthy......just moderation.

I buy the sugar free cook&serve and use skim milk though. That's cool that it's been relatively easy for you. I am glad that you see that others struggle more.....lest you frustrate the bejeezus out of them! lol But this journey really is so different for each person. Personally, I struggle with snacking a lot. I eat fairly healthy and reasonable meals.....and I do well at the no drinking and eating rule and such. I just want to nibble a lot and have to control it. I also exercised to get to goal. This week I slacked on it because I had some kind of virus. But it has helped me a lot. I don't have many foods that I "can't" eat, but deep fried stuff kills me. Have fun today, and I'll catch your story later.

chilmoe · 02-03-2007, 03:45 PM

oh i love success stories, and 9 years, wow, please share your secrets, i will be looking for your story as well, welcome to the board.

Mavisavis · 02-03-2007, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by chilmoe

oh i love success stories, and 9 years, wow, please share your secrets, i will be looking for your story as well, welcome to the board.

Hey Carrie....love the new avatar.....you know, you get any prettier I might just join Donna's club and stalk you!!!

chilmoe · 02-03-2007, 04:39 PM

omg, marty i wasnt expecting your post to be about me and choked on my propel (got a new one today, strawberry enhanced with calcium, yummy) you are too funny

hey watch it, i may hold you to it, do you cook and clean? i always told my hubby he would never have to worry about me leaving him for another man, as i would get me a wife instead....i want someone to take care of me the way i take care of him and no man can do that!

Gina in NY · 02-03-2007, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by chilmoe

omg, marty i wasnt expecting your post to be about me and choked on my propel (got a new one today, strawberry enhanced with calcium, yummy) you are too funny

hey watch it, i may hold you to it, do you cook and clean? i always told my hubby he would never have to worry about me leaving him for another man, as i would get me a wife instead....i want someone to take care of me the way i take care of him and no man can do that!

These conversations always make me think of toaster ovens....

And welcome to the forum Lisa!! We'll be driving you crazy with questions - but you are such an inspiration! Though I'll never stop exercising, just good to know that 9 years from now, I might still look pretty darn good!

Mavisavis · 02-03-2007, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by chilmoe

omg, marty i wasnt expecting your post to be about me and choked on my propel (got a new one today, strawberry enhanced with calcium, yummy) you are too funny

hey watch it, i may hold you to it, do you cook and clean? i always told my hubby he would never have to worry about me leaving him for another man, as i would get me a wife instead....i want someone to take care of me the way i take care of him and no man can do that!

lol.....no, I don'y normally clean much......I cook some....but hey, if you carry insurance so I can quit working....yeah, I think I could do that!

Mavisavis · 02-03-2007, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Gina in NY

These conversations always make me think of toaster ovens....

That thread was so fun......and where's Donna.....she'd be chuckling.

chilmoe · 02-04-2007, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mavisavis

lol.....no, I don'y normally clean much......I cook some....but hey, if you carry insurance so I can quit working....yeah, I think I could do that!

Marty that sounds like a good deal, i will be the bread winner and you can be my wife.

lds98m · 02-07-2007, 12:28 PM

Marty

For me maintainance got easier. Im kinda at the point if I feel myself gaining a few pounds I am fine with not eating or eating very little for a few days- except for my starbucks of course! I have to have that every day.