LouiseC

Been a while since I updated.

Do I think it is alright? No. I don't think it is. Seeking approval to cheat is doing yourself a massive disservice. Either cheat and own the fact you cheated, or don't cheat. To cheat and seek validation is really not taking responsibility for your own choices. If you are going to have the best possible outcomes post surgery then you need to be able to be responsible for your own choices, even when those choices are poor. 'I had a dill pickle even though i am meant to only be on shakes but it was just a pickle so its okay' is no different to post op 'I had a chocolate shake but it is still a full liquid so its okay because I was really tired and needed energy'. Sure, the calories and fat between a dill pickle and a shake are different and one is clearly better than the other but that's not the point. This surgery is a tool and for you to use that tool effectively you need to learn to take responsibility for your decisions, actions, and choices over what you put in your mouth. So own the fact you had a dill pickle, you broke your diet, you learnt from it, and you won't have another dill pickle and instead choose to ride this hard part of the pre OP diet out as it will all be worth it in time. If you seek validation for your bad choices, you won't learn to take that responsibility. I know this seems really harsh in response to a dill pickle, but for me, personal responsibility and honesty have been what has led to my own success.

Could it be allergies? Some of us experience food intolerances post surgery. Perhaps you are reacting to something new in your new diet?

What was your pre op diet? There is not a lot of science required in the pre operative liver shrinking. So just what diet did you follow?

This is normal. Ghrelin is somehow connected to body temp regulation. I was advised after about 18 months I will likely be back to a more normal temp.

How wonderful! Congratulations.

This is where I go off from my previous good habits! I used to always leave my desk for lunch and insist the family sit at the table for dinner. No longer. The post sleeve me eats at my desk. This way, I van take45 minutes to eat half a cup of chilli for my lunch (for example). I work or surf the net in between and the breaks give me time to digest. At dinner I have moved to in front of the tv. I take breaks and eat at my own pace. I find myself mortified at how quickly my husband eats and he frequently finishes his big plate before I have finished my tiny plate. I use a rice bowl and a teaspoon for soft food and a side plate with regular cutlery for other meals. I don't worry about counting chews, I go for consistency.

Congratulations! Woo hoo!

I use the weight from when I started the pre op diet, 2.5 weeks prior to surgery.

I find people are less interested in what I am eating anymore interested in what they are eating. Put food on your plate and move it around, you don't have to eat it! The world according to egg face has some great ideas for things to bring to social situations. Have a look there for ideas.

How lovely and thoughtful.

Congratulations!

A nutritionist.

1 oz equals 28 grams.

I have become a fool for a cup of tea. I just love a cup of tea!