6 weeks postop

[Guest guest]

Hi everyone,

Sorry I haven't posted in ages but I've been traveling a lot for

work. Just wanted to check in and let you all know how I'm doing.

I was 6 weeks post op on Thanksgiving day and down 34 lbs but it

feels like more because of the inches. I actually was able to eat one

slice of turkey with small amount of gravy, 2 tbs stuffing, 2 tbs.

mashed potatoes, small portion cranberry sauce, small amount of

macaroni and cheese. I also ate spinach dip and crackers in the mid-

day. So I basically ate the same as everyone else, just mini-portions

and I was stuffed.

The next night we went out to sushi and I had teriaki grilled salmon,

steamed rice, salad with ginger dressing and grilled

veggies....again, all in small portions.

So basically I can now eat out with others but I just eat very small

amounts and have to do it very slowly.

But the payoff is that I feel FANTASTIC. Every time I pass a mirror,

I'm shocked. My face has reappeared after years in hybernation under

the fat rolls. I'm worried that I'm becoming self-centered and it

seems like all I do is think about how great I look. But I guess

after years of feeling like s**t, I deserve a month or two of good

feelings.

Anyway, Happy Holidays to all!!!

in Atlanta

MGB 10/12/00

275/241

[Guest guest]

,

Loved your post. Bet it's great eating out at restaurants again, who cares if

its small protions, right? I love eating out, not for the food, but for the fun

and envirement (sp) and especially because I don't have to cook, someone

actually waits on me for a change.

Doggy bags will make great snacks, and next days lunches.. LOL

Trudy

6 weeks postop

Hi everyone,

Sorry I haven't posted in ages but I've been traveling a lot for

work. Just wanted to check in and let you all know how I'm doing.

I was 6 weeks post op on Thanksgiving day and down 34 lbs but it

feels like more because of the inches. I actually was able to eat one

slice of turkey with small amount of gravy, 2 tbs stuffing, 2 tbs.

mashed potatoes, small portion cranberry sauce, small amount of

macaroni and cheese. I also ate spinach dip and crackers in the mid-

day. So I basically ate the same as everyone else, just mini-portions

and I was stuffed.

The next night we went out to sushi and I had teriaki grilled salmon,

steamed rice, salad with ginger dressing and grilled

veggies....again, all in small portions.

So basically I can now eat out with others but I just eat very small

amounts and have to do it very slowly.

But the payoff is that I feel FANTASTIC. Every time I pass a mirror,

I'm shocked. My face has reappeared after years in hybernation under

the fat rolls. I'm worried that I'm becoming self-centered and it

seems like all I do is think about how great I look. But I guess

after years of feeling like s**t, I deserve a month or two of good

feelings.

Anyway, Happy Holidays to all!!!

in Atlanta

MGB 10/12/00

275/241