Those worried about Holiday events
Just want you all to know that by Christmas next year, you will not be dreading going to your Mom's because you have to eat a protein shake instead of ham and taters. Trust me. If you keep making the best choices you can during these tough times, you will definately love the outcome: going to mom's for dinner next year and looking forward to seeing all of your friends and family without obsessing about or crying over food, or worrying about what people think. You'll gladly and without too much thought, dish up your proper portions of protein and carbs, maybe take a bite or two of dessert, and move on....a thousand pounds of angst and self-hatred magically lifted off of your chest. So hang in there; if you are white-knuckling it, sorry, but keep doing it....it'll get so much easier we promise. For this year, make sure you don't stay too long at any event that tests you or pushes your buttons too much. Have a plan ready to leave, or call a friend, or whatever you have to do to stay healthy and sane and on the right path!! Enjoy!!
VSG 10/26/12 • HEIGHT 5'4"
GW = 140 lbs met Month 9
CW = 133 lbs
Loss per Month: 8 > 9 > 7 > SURGERY > 15 > 10 > 10 > 10 > 7 > 5 > 6 > 6 > 5 > 5 > 0
It works if you work it; it sorta works if you sorta work it; and it doesn't work if you don't work it.
Very well said! It is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo worth it to follow your plan and do your post-op self-care.
In my own case I decided to forego even the little bites of this or that and do not regret it for one.single.second. :)
5'8" HRW 357 on 7/09/12 SW 339 >196 8/26/13 (surgeon's goal) TWL 193 CW 164
*:•-:¦:-•:*1st pers. goal 178 on 10/16/13; ultimate goal 164 on 12/13/13*:•-:¦:-•:*
I will be three weeks post op on Christmas eve. I am so excited because for the first time in years that I am not worried about my planned outfit will be too tight. I told my mother that my pants will be baggy. She laughed..I am starting soft foods today. In October I told my family that I was having surgery. When I got my surgery date I told everyone that I will be bringing my own food for the holiday gathering. They did offer to have things for me but I told them that it would be easier for me to do it. My younger sister agreed that the holiday should be about getting together and not the food. I have lost 15lbs since surgery for a total of 30lbs. I have my family support. There may be some challenges but I will face them and move on.
HW: 249 SW: 233 VSG: Dec 3, 2013 
Good thoughts.
At 3 months out, it's a bit of a challenge since I am able to eat anything I chose, good or bad. I am building good habits and learning how to fix the stuff that creep up.
By the next holiday season, it will all be ingrained habit.
Today, I am more worried about what to wear than what to eat!! :)
Starting W: 320 Surgery W (9/12/13): 279.8.
like- true for me- and so enjoying my holiday this year!
goal!!! August 20, 2013 age: 59 High weight: 345 (June, 2011) Consult weight: 293 (June, 2012) Pre-Op: 253 (Nov., 2012) Surgery weight: 235 (Dec. 12, 2012) Current weight: 145
TOTAL POUNDS LOST- 200 (110 pounds lost before surgery, 90 pounds lost Post Op.diabetes in remission-blood pressure normal-cholesterol and triglyceride levels normal! BMI from 55.6 supermorbidly obese to 23.6 normal!!!!
