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Allergic to food and immune to diets: my gastric bypass story
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Thaialina
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Tired, but really well. Had a firewalk workshop in Cardiff on Friday and it went brilliantly.I haven't lost a pound though, I think my body's decided that it likes being 13 stone 9. Grrr. I'm keeping off the scales for a week or a week and a half these days in the hope that it will surprise me one day! Lol.
Thaialina
New Member
Hi everyone!
I'm sooo sorry that I missed the Manchester meet and that I've not been online for what seems like ages.
I've been hunting for jobs like mad. It seemed that there wasn'tmuch out there on the trainee journalist front due to the credit crunch so I registered with an agency for teaching jobs to get some pennies in and got an interview for the post the very next day and got offered the job. Since then I've seen a reporter's job that has great prospects, but is 35 minutes drive from where I live, which would mean that at rush hour it would take me ages to get there. So I'm now not sure which one to go for. Any ideas?
I went to my six month check up yesterday only to find that only the dietician was in for some reason. I found out that my scales had been lying to me, so I'm lighter than I thought I was - YIPEE! I've now lost 47% of my excess weight!!
I haven't been to the gym very often because my daily routine has been chaotic with looking for jobs, marketing my business and working evenings. I'm hoping that it will get back to normal when I actually choose which job to settle for. Teaching will pay more than double the journalism, but I wanted to get into journalism so I'm torn...
Treated myself to a couple of baby guinea pigs the other week. One is spikey, called Spike, of course, and the other is long haired and called Miffy. They are absolutely gorgeous and sooo sweet with their little squeaks.
Missed you all tons and glad to be back. Will try to get on minis more often now, I promise!
How are you all doing??
I'm sooo sorry that I missed the Manchester meet and that I've not been online for what seems like ages.
I've been hunting for jobs like mad. It seemed that there wasn'tmuch out there on the trainee journalist front due to the credit crunch so I registered with an agency for teaching jobs to get some pennies in and got an interview for the post the very next day and got offered the job. Since then I've seen a reporter's job that has great prospects, but is 35 minutes drive from where I live, which would mean that at rush hour it would take me ages to get there. So I'm now not sure which one to go for. Any ideas?
I went to my six month check up yesterday only to find that only the dietician was in for some reason. I found out that my scales had been lying to me, so I'm lighter than I thought I was - YIPEE! I've now lost 47% of my excess weight!!
I haven't been to the gym very often because my daily routine has been chaotic with looking for jobs, marketing my business and working evenings. I'm hoping that it will get back to normal when I actually choose which job to settle for. Teaching will pay more than double the journalism, but I wanted to get into journalism so I'm torn...
Treated myself to a couple of baby guinea pigs the other week. One is spikey, called Spike, of course, and the other is long haired and called Miffy. They are absolutely gorgeous and sooo sweet with their little squeaks.
Missed you all tons and glad to be back. Will try to get on minis more often now, I promise!
How are you all doing??
charliegirl
New Member
Hi Sarah glad to see you back, well done on the weight loss thats great.....how is gordon doing?....xx
hopelesscase
New Member
Hi sara
Nice to see you back. just look at thet weight loss and BMI fantastic. Good luck on whatever job you decide on. Do you go with yr heart or with the purse strings!!!!
Take care
HC
Nice to see you back. just look at thet weight loss and BMI fantastic. Good luck on whatever job you decide on. Do you go with yr heart or with the purse strings!!!!
Take care
HC
shelbell
Proudly maintaining
Hi Sara,
Lovely to see you, you're doing really well
With the job front, only you can make that choice. If it were me, I'd go for the journalism one. Can you not accept the teaching post and apply for the other one as well? See, the way i see it, your heart must lie with journalism otherwise you wouldn't have persevered through the degree, and if opportunities there are rare then any opportunities you come across should be grabbed with both hands.
BUT
Only you know how much the commute will affect your life, and how much you want to compromise.
Will stop waffling now
Lovely to see you, you're doing really well
With the job front, only you can make that choice. If it were me, I'd go for the journalism one. Can you not accept the teaching post and apply for the other one as well? See, the way i see it, your heart must lie with journalism otherwise you wouldn't have persevered through the degree, and if opportunities there are rare then any opportunities you come across should be grabbed with both hands.
BUT
Only you know how much the commute will affect your life, and how much you want to compromise.
Will stop waffling now
Thaialina
New Member
Hi,
Thanks for your support. I'm planning to try the commute next week before I confirm the one and a half work day trial for the journalism job. Hopefully that will help me decide!!
Gordon's pretty much the same. His pancreas tests came back fine but he's still not well enough to work. Still other tests to be done.
Thanks for your support. I'm planning to try the commute next week before I confirm the one and a half work day trial for the journalism job. Hopefully that will help me decide!!
Gordon's pretty much the same. His pancreas tests came back fine but he's still not well enough to work. Still other tests to be done.
alliecat
frustrated bander!
Hi Sara, great to see you posting again! Sounds like things are on the up for you right now and I am glad Gordon is doing ok, even if he is not quite back to full health. Well done on the weight loss, you are going great. As for the jobs - well, go with your heart - if journalism is your dream then you should chase it or you might just end up looking back with regret in the future...poor and happy or richer and miserable....know which one I would opt for! Good luck whatever you decide hun x
Thaialina
New Member
Hi Ali,
Nice to hear from you. How are you doing? I've not had much time to read everyone's threads yet.
Thanks for the advice. The trouble is that I got out of teaching to get a better work-life balance, but this new post is full time supply for a few months to begin with, hence less marking and no lesson preparation. My concerns with the journalsim is that I'm not sure how secure the job will be as they've already had to make redundancies and if the commute is long then the work-life balance I was aiming for is out of the window. It is a great post though as it's the role of a senior as opposed to a trainee, which I would jump at if it wasn't for the uncertainty in the job market and the commute. Anyhow, the teaching job has no strings attached for a few months and won't start for a few weeks. I'll hopefully get a good fee for one more than the other in that time.Decisions, decisions!
On the plus side, I lost another pound today so I must be doing something right! Also my mum and my sister are coming up today as my sister's flying to New Zealand for a year tomorrow so it will be lovely to see them. Hoping to have a shopping spree for some new work clothes, for whichever job materialises, with mum over the weekend as the clothes that I have are big and rather old looking by now. I'll need a wage to pay for my shopping!!
So I probably won't be on minis over the weekend.
Nice to hear from you. How are you doing? I've not had much time to read everyone's threads yet.
Thanks for the advice. The trouble is that I got out of teaching to get a better work-life balance, but this new post is full time supply for a few months to begin with, hence less marking and no lesson preparation. My concerns with the journalsim is that I'm not sure how secure the job will be as they've already had to make redundancies and if the commute is long then the work-life balance I was aiming for is out of the window. It is a great post though as it's the role of a senior as opposed to a trainee, which I would jump at if it wasn't for the uncertainty in the job market and the commute. Anyhow, the teaching job has no strings attached for a few months and won't start for a few weeks. I'll hopefully get a good fee for one more than the other in that time.Decisions, decisions!
On the plus side, I lost another pound today so I must be doing something right! Also my mum and my sister are coming up today as my sister's flying to New Zealand for a year tomorrow so it will be lovely to see them. Hoping to have a shopping spree for some new work clothes, for whichever job materialises, with mum over the weekend as the clothes that I have are big and rather old looking by now. I'll need a wage to pay for my shopping!!
So I probably won't be on minis over the weekend.
hopelesscase
New Member
sara have a fantastic weekend.
carole
carole
Thaialina
New Member
Thanks HC.
Well, before my mum and sister arrived on Friday I had a look in the boxes under my bed to see if any of my smaller clothes fit me. I found loads of trousers for work and suits and even fit into a size 14 hoodie. That only leaves one single box under the bed now, the size 12 and under. I now actually feel that I'm getting somewhere and that my weightloss is actually making a difference. Just imagine how I'll feel when I manage to fit into clothes in the other box!!It was so nice to be able to give nmy big clothes away too, never to be seen again!
I found that most of the clothes weren't winter clothes, so had a great time over the weekend shopping for snuggly jumpers, cardis and a coat. I think I'm ready for Christmas now, apart from no presents bought!!
I had a lovely weekend, apart from having to say goodbye to my sister as she flew to New Zealand. I am tired now though because we didn't get much sleep on Friday night and then woke up early for the airport. Also my hip has been playing up for some reason.
Had a lovely meal at the Harvester before mum left yesterday. I ordered a starter and had a salad bowl. I managed to eat half the salad and only 5 pieces of the starter!! It was lovely though.
Well, before my mum and sister arrived on Friday I had a look in the boxes under my bed to see if any of my smaller clothes fit me. I found loads of trousers for work and suits and even fit into a size 14 hoodie. That only leaves one single box under the bed now, the size 12 and under. I now actually feel that I'm getting somewhere and that my weightloss is actually making a difference. Just imagine how I'll feel when I manage to fit into clothes in the other box!!It was so nice to be able to give nmy big clothes away too, never to be seen again!
I found that most of the clothes weren't winter clothes, so had a great time over the weekend shopping for snuggly jumpers, cardis and a coat. I think I'm ready for Christmas now, apart from no presents bought!!
I had a lovely weekend, apart from having to say goodbye to my sister as she flew to New Zealand. I am tired now though because we didn't get much sleep on Friday night and then woke up early for the airport. Also my hip has been playing up for some reason.
Had a lovely meal at the Harvester before mum left yesterday. I ordered a starter and had a salad bowl. I managed to eat half the salad and only 5 pieces of the starter!! It was lovely though.
mandy-1975
Regular Member
Hi Sar
Well done on the clothes front that is fantastic!!!!!!!!!! see my dietician says she isnt bothered whatthe scales say it is the fat and muscle but the best judge is clothes!!!!! and it is working for you!!!!!!!!
So well done hunny
Well done on the clothes front that is fantastic!!!!!!!!!! see my dietician says she isnt bothered whatthe scales say it is the fat and muscle but the best judge is clothes!!!!! and it is working for you!!!!!!!!
So well done hunny
charliegirl
New Member
Hi Sarah what a good idea to have boxed the clothes away in size, you sound so much more relaxed now well done on getting into the 14's...xx
Thaialina
New Member
Hi Charliegirl,
Yes it's great to have different boxes to go through when I get down to a size. That way even if I can't afford to go shopping I can try clothes out for size and feel good about getting into them!
I just wish my bottom half would catch up with my top!!Lol. I'm now fitting into some clothes that I was wearing two Summers ago after doing Slimming World for two years! I can't wait until I get to the size that I was at my target weight on Slimming world, in my size 8-12 box!
Yes it's great to have different boxes to go through when I get down to a size. That way even if I can't afford to go shopping I can try clothes out for size and feel good about getting into them!
I just wish my bottom half would catch up with my top!!Lol. I'm now fitting into some clothes that I was wearing two Summers ago after doing Slimming World for two years! I can't wait until I get to the size that I was at my target weight on Slimming world, in my size 8-12 box!
Thaialina
New Member
Hi everyone,
Well I have decided to go for the teaching post as the traffic going to the reporter's job would mean getting up at an unearthly hour and getting home late. The agency have also offered me supply work until the job begins so it will really help to bring the pennies in before Christmas.
I feel that I'm all over the place with food as all I fancy are naughty things like bread and crisps. I even tried a Yorkie yesterday and dumped. Cooking is really offputting as I don't see the point in cooking such small portions and Gordon eats the opposite so I can't cook for him. I have cooked and frozen portions for myself, but don't really fancy them once I've frozen them. I know that I really need to look at my eating to lose the weight now, but it's hard. I used to be the type of person who would stick to a diet 100% or not at all, but now I'm not on a "diet" I find it hard to control my nibbling etc. Do any of you know of any diets that I could try sticking to that is vegetarian and suitable for 6 months post op? I was hoping that my dietician would tell me off for the way I'm eating, but she said I'm doing fine although I know I could do better! I need a structure and motivation for my eating....
Plus as I know I'll be working in random schools next week I know that I'll need to plan my lunch or end up going to the canteens and pigging out! Also I'm still going to be working evenings, which means a packed tea or a late tea when I get home.
Well I have decided to go for the teaching post as the traffic going to the reporter's job would mean getting up at an unearthly hour and getting home late. The agency have also offered me supply work until the job begins so it will really help to bring the pennies in before Christmas.
I feel that I'm all over the place with food as all I fancy are naughty things like bread and crisps. I even tried a Yorkie yesterday and dumped. Cooking is really offputting as I don't see the point in cooking such small portions and Gordon eats the opposite so I can't cook for him. I have cooked and frozen portions for myself, but don't really fancy them once I've frozen them. I know that I really need to look at my eating to lose the weight now, but it's hard. I used to be the type of person who would stick to a diet 100% or not at all, but now I'm not on a "diet" I find it hard to control my nibbling etc. Do any of you know of any diets that I could try sticking to that is vegetarian and suitable for 6 months post op? I was hoping that my dietician would tell me off for the way I'm eating, but she said I'm doing fine although I know I could do better! I need a structure and motivation for my eating....
Plus as I know I'll be working in random schools next week I know that I'll need to plan my lunch or end up going to the canteens and pigging out! Also I'm still going to be working evenings, which means a packed tea or a late tea when I get home.
Thaialina
New Member
Am I all alone on my lonesome thread?
I know that I've been away for a few weeks, but I feel quite lonely that nobody has replied to my last post. Not trying to be greedy and swallowing all your time, just wanted some packed lunch tips for a veggie if anyone has any purleeease! thx
I know that I've been away for a few weeks, but I feel quite lonely that nobody has replied to my last post. Not trying to be greedy and swallowing all your time, just wanted some packed lunch tips for a veggie if anyone has any purleeease! thx
Thaialina
New Member
I sat the last exam for y course today, the one I'd missed when Gordon was ill. I think it went alright. I also got my portfolio back which I got an A in.
I also dragged myself to the gym last night, although I wasn't really in the mood. I went on the treadmill, did some arm weights and then had a relaxing jacuzzi. My shoulders are aching today so I hope it will help my bat wings! I didn't do any leg weights as my hip has been playing up.
Still struggling on the food front...
I also dragged myself to the gym last night, although I wasn't really in the mood. I went on the treadmill, did some arm weights and then had a relaxing jacuzzi. My shoulders are aching today so I hope it will help my bat wings! I didn't do any leg weights as my hip has been playing up.
Still struggling on the food front...
hopelesscase
New Member
Hi sarah
sorry no one has responded. i dont know if i im much good to anyone at the moment as my head is all over the place since my sons accident.
i will have a look in a couple of my cook books for after surgery and see what they surgest. im still on pureed at the moment so just take a flask out with me.
speak soon
carole
sorry no one has responded. i dont know if i im much good to anyone at the moment as my head is all over the place since my sons accident.
i will have a look in a couple of my cook books for after surgery and see what they surgest. im still on pureed at the moment so just take a flask out with me.
speak soon
carole
