Post Op Update - Week #5 - Back to Work You Slacker

[upsucks1]

hey loser thats funny,

[mikebowlin1963]

I like being called a loser , because it means we are winners ! My surgery date is march 24 . I've been watching you since you started , keep it up . Your doing great . Michael

[atomx71]

Well thank you Michael. I am glad that you have chosen to have WLS and that you are watching my journey from the start!! Humbling, truly!

[rosewolfe48]

take it easy loser!!! I was tired for a long time afterward but I am 49 I always thought it was my age but I don't exercise at all either??? I love being a loser...LOL

[atomx71]

I know, I watch your videos too!!! You look fantastic my dear! When was your trip to my neck of the woods btw??

[debbiez112]

Hi I am just beginning this journey and your video is great and you have not offened me with hey losers. After all that is what most of us here want to do is lose the weight and learn a new way of life.

[atomx71]

Yes Debbie and I am honored to have you amoung us!! Enjoy the ride!

[gastricRose]

Hey loser!!! your looking good so good for you ...love rosemary

[atomx71]

Thanks Rosemary!

[nettes4]

Hey Loser!! I Love it. I am a loser, I've lost 52 lbs 9wks out!! Just found your video's, I'll be watching!

[atomx71]

Thanks for subscribing and watching my journey!! Welcome!

[SarahWillBeSkinny]

If you didn't open your video with "HEY LOSERS!!" I'd honestly think something was wrong!!! :)

[atomx71]

Good Point!

[wdsDarlin]

You are almost out of the 300's ...I can't wait to be there! :D I went out to eat today and my bill was $1.50...it was insane! haha I LOVE being a loser! :D Amy

[atomx71]

I think the concensus is we all LOVE being LOSERS!!!

[MySilentSerenity]

I wish I was a Loser..... Ahhh Only 33 more days. Warm up that bench for me!!!!!

[atomx71]

We got the NFL style heaters right here for ya!

[dllars6005]

I'm pre-op. I wasn't originally crazy about the "loser" comment, but it's grown on me. It's your signature, and it's cute. BTW...what are the folding chairs for in the background and the posters on the wall? Just curious.

[MyStillLife]

I totally take "loser" as a compliment, so keep it comin'...you Loser. :) And I'm loving the hair...or lack thereof. :)

You're doing great, keep it up!

[atomx71]

Well I've always liked your hair so we're even steven!!

[weealia]

Wow look at you face - it has really slimmed down!!!!

[atomx71]

The incredible melting face!

[Journey2betrhealth]

I'm a LOSER and proud of it! Yeah you can freeze an egg, haha. Order off of the children's menu or do an appetizer. Cook a big pot of something and freeze single portions!

LOSER is an endearing term for me! I can't think of a better way to take back a word and make it better!

Donna:)

[atomx71]

Thanks Donna!! I hope you are doing well.

[vkhele]

I love it when you say LOSER!!! It actually makes me feel good that I'm now a LOSER!! :) viki

[atomx71]

Yay Vicki!

[mywlsjourney]

We are a bunch of LOSERS so I like it! It's your "signature", just like divataunia she uses "Hi Lovelys", hehe. BUT you didn't say your "signature" ending dude! LOL! I like that saying..hehe..If I knew how to spell it I would spell it! I don't think "Losers" is offensive at all. We are the "good" losers and that is cool in my books :)

[atomx71]

I couldn't agree more!

[meltingmommy]

LOVE THE FACT I'M A LOSER!!!

[atomx71]

Love the fact that you love the fact that you and I are LOSERS!!

[orgulloboriqua73]

I agree with you, we are LOSERS and proud of it...you are doing great..looking good....and yes, I throw away a lot of food..need to work on that...when is your next appt????

[atomx71]

Hey there!! My appt is Friday the 13th...I hear Jason Vorhees is coming too!!! LOL!

[orgulloboriqua73]

that is too funny!!!!!

[jessica01977]

I love your intro. Its all about choices, if somebody is offended by it they don't have to watch. Nothing negative is meant by it. I haven't had my surgery yet and I can't wait to be a LOSER!!!

[atomx71]

And I will welcome you with open arms when you do join the ranks on the bench!

[newyorkbeangirl]

You are looking so great!!! I hear you with the economic factor. I do cook for myself and my 2 kids but they don't eat the way I do now. Things go bad - we'll have to learn how to figure all that out. :o) But seriously - you are really looking really great and even though you're tired - you look vibrant. xo! PS - call me a loser any day. Proud to be one with you!

[atomx71]

Hey there LOSER!! Thanks for those kind words. I do feel tired but glad the vibrance shows through!!

[clbroadway]

LOSER..I have used that word many times to describe weightloss. Completely appropriate.

I had to train the faculty on the computer program called BlackBoard. I called the course Blackboard For Dummies. Not sure if I offended anyone or not. I thought it was cute.

Pork ribs and pork chops give me that heavy, painful feeling in my pouch, still.

[atomx71]

Overall I have been EXTREMELY lucky with my being able to eat almost any food without problem, providing I don't eat too fast or too much.

[slcinoz]

oh that breakfast sounds yummy...Great week! Hey Losers is fine..we are losing...we are Losers...

I like the twist of it in that you made it a positive...Good to see an update.. Shannon

[atomx71]

Thanks Shannon. I loved the Gym video today, it was so honest!!

[melanie22282]

I think taking a word and changing the connotation and meaning of it is empowering! Don't even THINK about changing it. :)

[atomx71]

Neva!

[atomx71]

I've tried them but never in that small a quanitity. I will give it a look, thanks!

[vortexshedding]

hey loser

have you tried eggbeaters?

they last a long time and you can buy them in packs of small cups (like 2 eggs per cup)

[JillStCalif]

Wow I am 5 days pre -op ( February 9th). My web page is the Loser's Bench so I have learned to LOVE IT!

Glad you're growing out your hair : )

hahahahaha!

[atomx71]

Ha!! I like my lack of head fur!

[yellowknife4]

Loser rocks!

[atomx71]

Yes I do!!

[mark45acp]

hey mike, glad to hear that things are going well and that you're back to work. at almost 9 months out, I still eat too fast at times and end up feeling like crap. I guess its something we have to be vigilant about . I feel guilty about the amount of food that gets discarded just because I never get around to eating it. ugh. I'm PROUD to be counted as a LOSER!!! (boiled ribs??? BLASPHEMY!!!)

[atomx71]

Ribs was good!! I feel not guilt or shame. Just need to slow down!! Thanks for watching!!

[dmerkle5]

hey hun! im so glad you are doing good!...but it is definitely hard to get used to preparing and buying food in different quantities, im 5 months post-op and still screw it up all the time, lol...oh and i love the "loser" thing!!

oxooxoxo

[atomx71]

Thanks bunchies!

[konokane]

Dude the "Hey Losers" I knew exactly what the meaning was if someone is taking it the wrong way its that persons own personal hang-up this is a forum chronicling your journey you don't need to be PC I want to hear the truth how ever you feel the need to express it and I agree we need to take it back make I mean has this person ever seen the TV show :The Biggest Loser" I mean please... I have heard it all trust me this is a NON issue.... Keep those updates coming I'm cheering you on Brother......

[atomx71]

Thanks Gerald, this means a lot to me!!

[AJC0402]

During the first season of "Biggest Loser" I was listening to these two skanky spandex goddesses at the gym. One gym rat said to the other, "Hey, did you see that show, "The big fat Loser"???"

THAT made me feel bad...she totally didnt get it!

The Biggest Loser is now a badge of honour amongest those who are making a huge effort to change their lives with healthy eating and exercise (surgery or not, IMO it doesn't matter)....

So your greeting of "Hey, Losers" is totally fine & endearing.

Aviva

[atomx71]

I love that story!

[wormfood92]

Well I think all the sane people "Losers" Have spoken..........

If someone is that sensitive about it they should not be on you tube. Most likely there mom is still doing their laundry and making their meals anyways. HAHA!! Grow up whinners!!

[atomx71]

Yeah I got diarrhea of the mouth so bad that I ran short at the end and rushed out before saying it!

[jodie729]

If you stop calling me a loser, I'm not watching your videos anymore! Okay, I might, but I will not be smiling. I have to tell you, my husband occasionally catches the videos I watch and he spent weeks saying "hey loser" after seeing one of your videos. Don't change a thing - if somone is b*tching, that's their problem. Get a sense of humor people!!!

[atomx71]

WoW!! What an awesome tidbit into your life. I love that he liked it enough to use it!! Sweet!!

[iltommyd]

Hey Man, as far as the "loser thing goes, it has been use as a endearing term here on YouTube for over 2 years with WLS Vloggers. So don't think for a minute that it is inappropriate, it's NOT. will you please write the person or people that have told you they are hurt by that and ask them to contact me and have a conversation about it. Thanks, and keep up the good work LOSER!!!

[atomx71]

Thanks Tommy. I am not going to share the email, but I understand your desire. It was an isolated incident and I hope that this out-pouring of support is enought to way-lay any fears of negativity in our community! ME

[bridgadeans]

Man that pain in the chest I can't stand must throw up. I went to a chinese restaurant and decided to eat lo mein BAD idea!! You are SUPER brave for eating ribs and raw veggies this early...I was terrified of food for awhile!

[atomx71]

Yup. Some folks can't handle it and must expel the invader. Me. I just grin and bear it!

[topCkurvy]

I think it's a cute and quirky way of saying hello to your fellow wls youtubers...it's so you! Keep it ;)

I only wish I WAS A LOSER! ha! ...someday soon I hope ;)

Have a groovy day, Take care

Caprice

[atomx71]

Everyone's a LOSER in my book!!

[allisonpacino]

I'm glad you liked the quiche. I have the same problem with having too much food. Too bad we don't all live in the same place and we could have dinner parties every night!

[atomx71]

Here Here!! Totally!

[allisonpacino]

I'm a loser and I'm proud of it lol.I will tell you that in my second month I had some stalls and then it does pick up again.

I had an "episode" last night with some meat because I forget and eat too fast at times. That hasn't happened in a while,so it's a reminder. You'll be until 300 soon my friend:)

[latinoheat361]

wow man already eating ribs. im still on pureed food. lookin good bro.

[atomx71]

Boneless pork ribs appeared to be harmless. I just needed to eat them more slowly.

[seapebble2]

Hey buddy looking real good don't feel bad on a 2lb weight loss I think that is great I only lost 1 lb week before last but a loss is a loss

[atomx71]

It is just maddening that I KNEW I was eating more food variety than I was supposed too.

[bookyroony]

by the way, I love how you say "loser" I think it's cute. It's not negative in the WLS community, IMO, being a loser is a good thing:) Becky

[atomx71]

Agreed!

[bookyroony]

Just remember that every pound is a pound gone forever! This is a journey and it will take some time. You are going to have some weeks that you slip a little, but it's part of life, you just pick yourself up and keep on trying. This is all a learning process and it's human nature to test this whole thing to see what you can and cannot tolerate. You should be very proud of your progress so far, keep it up loser, xoxo Becky

[atomx71]

Thank you Becky for those words of encouragement and solice. :-)

[graphael20]

"hey LOSER"tm, is fine is fine with me. I know what you mean... it's your trademark man!

[atomx71]

There's that Trademark word again!!

[swtpeainmd]

don't mind being a loser at all :)

[atomx71]

Me neither!!

[wormfood92]

You have taken it back........YA LOSER!!!

I think we all strive for that. Leave it. It is a bigger boost then and insult if you are not a moron and take it out of context.

[atomx71]

The I will certainly keep it where it is!

[vivkuhl]

The content you are using is positive and not at all negitive. Afterall,preop or postop we are all striving to be LOSERS and be on the losers bench right? Dont sweat the small stuff :) hugs...Viv

[atomx71]

I second the motion!

[katiejuly]

You can try making the quiche in muffin tins or ramekins - that's easier, then, to cut the recipe in half. But also, remember that all food becomes waste - it doesn't have to pass through you first! A year ago you would have eaten the whole quiche without blinking, right? Knowing that should make it a smidge easier to throw away leftovers :) And CONGRATS on your weight loss this week! I looooooove your opening - every time I see it I giggle. Keep it up, mister.

[atomx71]

Thanks Katiejuly, I will try changing the serving size from the start as you suggest.

[winelover215]

You can't beat that rate in SF. I usually stay in the Tenderloin to keep costs down! I stay at the Pheonix just like the rock stars!! :)

[atomx71]

You can beat it, but you will be in the South of Market area and that is baaad.

[FredBear08]

The loser opening is like your motto or brand. I don't see any problem with it. It's not used to describe one's character and not used in a negative way. Do we also rename WLS Losers Bench? I agree with rediadiem, let's take the power away from negative words and give them a positive spin!

[atomx71]

Can I trademark(tm) it..hmm...I wonder!

[redladiem]

Hey loser! It don't bother me none! I think it is important to take the power away from "negative words" If you and your son like them, you can boil some eggs (egg salad) they keep longer. also cut the recipes in half and get some ramikins to bake them in, it works for most recipes, is a good portion size and saves some money. Remember: everything in moderation is good, but that should include exercise too, especially at first, you don't want to burn out! Take it easy, ttyl!

[atomx71]

Words of wisdom for sure!

[jewlo1324]

I love Being a LOSER !

[atomx71]

Same Here!

[MissJanieHere]

i am a LOSER!!!! love that!

[atomx71]

Me too!

[Rubyroad1]

try Amelia's bean chili with ground chicken meat- it lasts forever and tastes really hearty- also no problems with the tummy-for me! - i know what you are saying about wasting food -I end up giving much to my dog -eek!

Anyway- the loser comment is said in good fun and I don't think it's bad. I think people who take it badly aren't really listening to you or considering your INTENT. - and you don't have a bad intent!- you say it so light and fun, don't sweat it. - take care.

[atomx71]

I actually made a pot of chilli that was a cross between Amelia's and PouchFriendly's. It was a HUGE stove top kettle so it could not sit in the fridge more than the 7 days I ate off of it.