Guest guest Posted November 12, 2000 Report Share Posted November 12, 2000 In a message dated 11/12/00 4:31 AM EST, auntb@... wrote: > I find that I can eat just about whatever I wish, but thanks to the good > Dr's skill I don't have those terrible cravings any longer. Food used to > be a major hobby. I now really understand what eating to live, not living > Hey ~ Thanks for your post and words of encouragement. I have been investigating MGB and other possible WLS surgeries to determine which is best for me. I have downloaded the manual and am preparing my packet. You mentioned not suffering from those terrible cravings anymore. Is there something specific about Dr. R's procedure that reduces that feeling of being " addicted " to food? I desperately wish it weren't so . . . but food rules my thoughts every day. I am planning to see a counselor in preparation for the surgery and can certainly understand why Dr. R. would require it. Do let me know your thoughts and suggestions on this area of great concern! : ) Thank you and God bless, Teilah Shirley email: teilah111@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2000 Report Share Posted November 12, 2000 Trudy shaking my head yes and laughing here. I am baking bread, I baked a 4 layer chocolate ganache torte, and my kitchen is filled with the smell of a crown roast that is cooking to perfection. Souffle is puffing... But, LOL my mouth is salivating at the thought of having my cukes and tomatoes... LOL I am not sure about miracles, but then I trust nothing! LOL Lissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2000 Report Share Posted November 12, 2000 In a message dated 11/12/2000 6:29:20 PM Eastern Standard Time, comic@... writes: > Lissa, > Can't wait til I have cukes and tomatoes!! > Ha ha.. They don't make a yogurt flavored with that do they? > Trudy > (are you some kind of master chief or something?) > Yup. sort of like a master chef or something... and a fat free yogurt that is drained and spiced with dill and fresh pepper makes a dandy dressing for the cukes.... LOL Trudy, you naughty girl ... wanting to peek at Jon's bum! Try cash. It makes a dandy bribe and makes a possible a for sure... Lissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2000 Report Share Posted November 12, 2000 >> am baking bread, I baked a 4 layer chocolate ganache torte, and my kitchen is filled with the smell of a crown roast that is cooking to perfection. Souffle is puffing<< Lissa, You sure your name isn't Martha ?? LOL LOL Hugs and Blessings, Rose Post-Op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2000 Report Share Posted November 12, 2000 In a message dated 11/12/2000 7:54:56 PM Eastern Standard Time, JULIE0630@... writes: > You sure your name isn't Martha ?? LOL LOL > Nahh, this is just the sunday ritual... I spoil them, it is also like feeding by proxy! Lissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2000 Report Share Posted November 12, 2000 That is inspriring to hear, Trudy. To be ruled by your body instead of your mind.... can't wait for that to be ME someday XOXO from the PHAT chick, Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2000 Report Share Posted November 12, 2000 WOW! That IS a miracle! Woooooooohoooooooooo! Cindy the PHAT chick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2000 Report Share Posted November 12, 2000 I prepared Sunday dinner today for the family (first time since surgery) They had roast chicken and dressing, mashed pot. gravy, rolls and green beans...don't that sound good? Well, it smelled good too, thought I'd probably have a real battle out there in the kitchen all alone.... no one looking over my shoulder to see what I ate! Guess what, I tasted the dressing,, (a little dry), I tasted the gravy, (a little greasy) That was enough... the chicken (?) figured I'd better not chance it!! hahaha Now, I feel proud of me..or rather I'm proud of my new stomach. It just don't mess around. Your brain might think you want food but that new belly says " whoa, there! whatcha' think you're doin'? there's no room for that stuff in here!!! " Honest truth.. I wouldn't lie to you guys, cuz you all know exactly what I'm talkin' about, right? I do believe with all my heart Dr. Rutledge has come up with some kind of a miracle for us cronic fat people... All we have to do is take it one day at a time. Almost home! Trudy Re: Digest Number 2460 In a message dated 11/12/00 4:31 AM EST, auntb@... wrote: > I find that I can eat just about whatever I wish, but thanks to the good > Dr's skill I don't have those terrible cravings any longer. Food used to > be a major hobby. I now really understand what eating to live, not living > Hey ~ Thanks for your post and words of encouragement. I have been investigating MGB and other possible WLS surgeries to determine which is best for me. I have downloaded the manual and am preparing my packet. You mentioned not suffering from those terrible cravings anymore. Is there something specific about Dr. R's procedure that reduces that feeling of being " addicted " to food? I desperately wish it weren't so . . . but food rules my thoughts every day. I am planning to see a counselor in preparation for the surgery and can certainly understand why Dr. R. would require it. Do let me know your thoughts and suggestions on this area of great concern! : ) Thank you and God bless, Teilah Shirley email: teilah111@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2000 Report Share Posted November 12, 2000 Lissa, Can't wait til I have cukes and tomatoes!! Ha ha.. They don't make a yogurt flavored with that do they? Trudy (are you some kind of master chief or something?) Re: Digest Number 2460 Trudy shaking my head yes and laughing here. I am baking bread, I baked a 4 layer chocolate ganache torte, and my kitchen is filled with the smell of a crown roast that is cooking to perfection. Souffle is puffing... But, LOL my mouth is salivating at the thought of having my cukes and tomatoes... LOL I am not sure about miracles, but then I trust nothing! LOL Lissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2000 Report Share Posted November 12, 2000 Trudy, That sounds great! Congratulations to you on all counts! Thanks for blazing the path for me! Really excited! (T minus 10 days and counting!) Jon > > I prepared Sunday dinner today for the family (first time since surgery) They had roast chicken and dressing, mashed pot. gravy, rolls and green beans...don't that sound good? > Well, it smelled good too, thought I'd probably have a real battle out there in the kitchen all alone.... no one looking over my shoulder to see what I ate! > Guess what, I tasted the dressing,, (a little dry), I tasted the gravy, (a little greasy) > That was enough... the chicken (?) figured I'd better not chance it!! hahaha > Now, I feel proud of me..or rather I'm proud of my new > stomach. It just don't mess around. Your brain might think you want food but that new belly says " whoa, there! whatcha' think you're doin'? there's no room for that stuff in here!!! " > Honest truth.. I wouldn't lie to you guys, cuz you all know exactly what I'm talkin' about, right? > I do believe with all my heart Dr. Rutledge has come up with some kind of a miracle for us cronic fat people... All we have to do is take it one day at a time. > Almost home! > Trudy > > Re: Digest Number 2460 > > > In a message dated 11/12/00 4:31 AM EST, auntb@... wrote: > > > I find that I can eat just about whatever I wish, but thanks to the good > > Dr's skill I don't have those terrible cravings any longer. Food used to > > be a major hobby. I now really understand what eating to live, not living > > > > Hey ~ > > Thanks for your post and words of encouragement. I have been investigating > MGB and other possible WLS surgeries to determine which is best for me. I > have downloaded the manual and am preparing my packet. You mentioned not > suffering from those terrible cravings anymore. Is there something specific > about Dr. R's procedure that reduces that feeling of being " addicted " to food? > > I desperately wish it weren't so . . . but food rules my thoughts every day. > I am planning to see a counselor in preparation for the surgery and can > certainly understand why Dr. R. would require it. Do let me know your > thoughts and suggestions on this area of great concern! : ) > > Thank you and God bless, Teilah Shirley > email: teilah111@... > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2000 Report Share Posted November 12, 2000 You're gonna do just fine, Jon!! I hope you're time is as easy as mine was! Trudy Re: Digest Number 2460 > > > In a message dated 11/12/00 4:31 AM EST, auntb@... wrote: > > > I find that I can eat just about whatever I wish, but thanks to the good > > Dr's skill I don't have those terrible cravings any longer. Food used to > > be a major hobby. I now really understand what eating to live, not living > > > > Hey ~ > > Thanks for your post and words of encouragement. I have been investigating > MGB and other possible WLS surgeries to determine which is best for me. I > have downloaded the manual and am preparing my packet. You mentioned not > suffering from those terrible cravings anymore. Is there something specific > about Dr. R's procedure that reduces that feeling of being " addicted " to food? > > I desperately wish it weren't so . . . but food rules my thoughts every day. > I am planning to see a counselor in preparation for the surgery and can > certainly understand why Dr. R. would require it. Do let me know your > thoughts and suggestions on this area of great concern! : ) > > Thank you and God bless, Teilah Shirley > email: teilah111@... > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2000 Report Share Posted November 12, 2000 Re: Digest Number 2460 Hi Teilah, I was never one to leave even one cookie " unturned " in my quest for the perfect chocolate chip tolhouse cookie! Now I am amazed to find that I can eat one, (1) and walk away. I had a mini sized Kit Kat bar last week.. again, one (1). Before surgery I probably would have eaten 2 full sized bars and still not have been satisfied. Same thing with bread and potatoes... in my tenure at Weight Watchers I always got my servings of bread .. If I could have 3 servings, I had 3.. at least 3. I loved bread, carbos, starch, sugar.. YES, bring it on! I sometimes have 1/2 a sandwich for lunch, or even a peice of bread or dinner roll with a meal, but I rarely finish it. I almost hate to say this, it's so weird, but I really enjoy fresh veggies now. I cannot take credit for this new eating style. The credit all belongs to the good Doctor R. I am far from an expert on medical thingies, but I'll give it a try. All you doctors, nurses, veternarians, herbal experts, etc, please feel free to correct or expound. Dr Rutledge explained at my clinic that cravings are not evil, black magic, vodoo or character flaws. They are responses triggered by certain chemicals secreated in our stomachs that then trigger hormones and brain thingies and all kinds of stuff.. (*sigh* I told ya I was'nt a rocket nurse/scientist.) The way Dr R transects the stomach ends the cycle of chemicals, hormones, etc and puts an end to the carbohydrate cravings. OK, OK... it's magic. : ) All I know is that it worked for me, and it will probably work for you too! Good luck all!, in Ohio Hey ~ Thanks for your post and words of encouragement. I have been investigating MGB and other possible WLS surgeries to determine which is best for me. I have downloaded the manual and am preparing my packet. You mentioned not suffering from those terrible cravings anymore. Is there something specific about Dr. R's procedure that reduces that feeling of being " addicted " to food? I desperately wish it weren't so . . . but food rules my thoughts every day. I am planning to see a counselor in preparation for the surgery and can certainly understand why Dr. R. would require it. Do let me know your thoughts and suggestions on this area of great concern! : ) Thank you and God bless, Teilah Shirley email: teilah111@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2000 Report Share Posted November 12, 2000 Rose, My thoughts exactly.. Here I mention roasting a chicken with dressing, and she has this crown roast thing going.... hahaah Very jealous, Trudy Re: Digest Number 2460 >> am baking bread, I baked a 4 layer chocolate ganache torte, and my kitchen is filled with the smell of a crown roast that is cooking to perfection. Souffle is puffing<< Lissa, You sure your name isn't Martha ?? LOL LOL Hugs and Blessings, Rose Post-Op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2000 Report Share Posted November 13, 2000 >>Nahh, this is just the sunday ritual...<< Lissa, Adopt me and teach me how to cook like that!! Seriously, I truly hope your family appreciates your efforts. I've never had the courage to even try to cook foods like you do. My first year of marriage was a culinary disaster and I think that scarred me for life. I stick to the really easy, tried and true stuff. Hmmmmm, I think that after the holidays I'll give some 'fancy' cooking a try. Will have to clue d/h in so he can get me a cookbook for x-mas. Hugs and Blessings, Rose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2000 Report Share Posted November 13, 2000 >>My thoughts exactly.. Here I mention roasting a chicken with dressing, and she has this crown roast thing going<< Trudy, I'm feeling very inadequate... {snicker snicker} Hugs and Blessings, Rose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2000 Report Share Posted November 13, 2000 I am just trying to cook a decent hamburger or hot dog. Oh my, I hope my hubby doesn't read her email. He'd be jealous. Betty Re: Digest Number 2460 >>>My thoughts exactly.. Here I mention roasting a chicken > with dressing, and she has this crown roast thing going<< > >Trudy, > >I'm feeling very inadequate... {snicker snicker} > >Hugs and Blessings, > Rose > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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