LipstickLady

I don't think anybody cares what somebody eats 6 months or a year out. After cleared by your doc to 'try any food' ... Have at it. When I read constructive criticism from vets it usually someone days post op eating a porkchop or taco or drinking wine when they are still in the liquid part of their post op diet. That is never going to be cool nor will vets ever coddle or validate that behavior. EVER! It is potentially life threatening. When I see that kind of advice from vets am thinking 'yes' and hope all the newbies and pre-ops are paying attention.

Well... there are a few vets who will validate it, but...

Thanks for replying. Are you maintaining your weight? Do you exercise often? Did anyone tell you that you could never eat Pasta, fried foods, bread and other taste good food. I can't believe you can't eat salad. I love salad. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

yes I am maintaining the weight, the best thing about never being 'on the wagon' is that I never had the moment of 'oh crap I started eating carbs and gaining!' I was too weak and sick the first year to get a regular exercise routine, I couldn't handle the decreased food AND exercise, I didn't want to throw off my metabolism either. I didn't want to put my body in starvation mode. I wasn't a couch potato either, I had a full time job and a dog to walk. I have to say it worked for me, I dropped 60 lbs in under a year, I only had 60 to lose to begin with, 132 was my lowest weight, but I am good and steady at 135-138.

@@mrsNilla my starting weight was 200. I did not have much to lose. I do not wish to do damage to people that are following the plan, that's great. But some are discouraged from wls because they do not want to change their eating. I do think one can achieve good results with or without surgery if they focus on portion seizes. Post op, I am still surprised with how much food people are served in restaurants, even kids meals are shocking. The French don't get fat, and they eat bread, cheese, and pastries. The secret? Portion size. I guess you could say I am living the French way of life in a very fat America.

@@jenn1 yes Jen I eat cheesecake all day everyday, every meal....(sarcasm) I had a wonderful Snacks of cheesecake and coffee on a cruise vacation , and I didn't need to come to the forum and freak out about how I lived like a normal person on vacation would. Sheesh. Called life and a little splurge. Though I do have some in the fridge from neighbors, Christmas is a sabotage in itself.

@@jenn1 also did you ever think that people are gaining weight because they crash dieted and wrecked their metabolism from the start? Have you ever heard about yo-yo dieting? Have you ever heard about smaller portion sizes? Putting WLS aside, and the fact I wasn't morbidly obese to begin with, I don't think moderation is that crazy of an idea

guys i dont want to discourage anyone, long term studies have shown a healthy diet and lifestyle changes are the key to successful longterm weight-loss. thats a better mindset and goals that i need to work on, maybe i need to start following people that are doing it right, I am not

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guys i dont want to discourage anyone, long term studies have shown a healthy diet and lifestyle changes are the key to successful longterm weight-loss. thats a better mindset and goals that i need to work on, maybe i need to start following people that are doing it right, I am not

Huh? I thought your way was working for you? I'm so confused. I'm out. I don't have time for games...

Nope. The hotter the better!

And ho-hum in the manner that watching my peeps getting called names for offering good advice is snoresville.

I'm half Mexican so refried Beans are big to me!

Comfort food.

Scrambled eggs with cheese and a side of refried Beans and hot sauce.

Crustless quiche.

Omelettes

Meatballs with marina, topped with mozzarella and baked until cheese is bubbly

Seven layer dip with red peppers (or a spoon!).

Browned ground beef

Retried Beans

Chunky salsa

cheese

Onions

Bake until bubbly.

Top with:

Sour cream

Guacamole

cheese

Yum!!!!!

Comfort food.

Chili with lean meat and lots of Beans. Ham and bean Soup. French onion Soup.

Meatloaf with green Beans or other roasted veggies.

Pulled chicken and gravy.

Teriyaki salmon and stir fried veggies,

There are sooooooo many options. Shape up or I'll know and I'll come beat you.

You're worth it.

And yeah... posting around these parts is quite ho-hum lately.

@@LipstickLady my agenda? Not make people feel bad for getting WLS and wanting to keep the same diet, I keep trying to talk my parents into it as I see them lose ton of weight with strict diets, only to gain it all back 6mo later. It's sad I had it so easy, everyone should have this opportunity to lose excess weight. Th

Where is anyone making someone feel bad about surgery? "Bugle girl", as you called her, (she has a name, btw...) was eating bugles less than two weeks out.

That was the only issue. She was still on mushies.

I don't care what diet anyone follows but, yes. I will encourage someone to follow the diet PRESCRIBED by their surgeon 100% of the time. If they choose not to, that's on them, but I won't validate bad decisions.

I agree. Everyone should have the opportunity to have this surgery IF they are emotionally and mentally ready for it.

@@Tootsietoes

I'm really confused as to what your agenda is here.

You can do whatever you want, but I wouldn't choose to lie, personally.

I would simply say the matter is rather private but I absolutely appreciate their concern and well wishes. Leave it at that.

Dunno. I've been pretty vocal about not doing low carb, and I don't feel I've been attacked for it.

Just you wait. I'm coming for you!!

Bring it. LOL.

You hitting on me??

Dunno. I've been pretty vocal about not doing low carb, and I don't feel I've been attacked for it.

Just you wait. I'm coming for you!!

@LipstickLady. I didn't say it was ok to eat anything 3-5 days post. I would find it hard to believe anyone a couple weeks after surgery could eat a lot of things and not get sick and puke, I tried many foods and learned as I went of what I could and could not get away with, again, I did not get the surgery to go on a diet.I sucked on a chip and miraculously did not die, I am doing very well thank you. The day after surgery, I ate a Gummy Vitamin though, would not suggest at all. Surgery is long past, and I went about it my way. I feel the need we should be kind to everyone, and if they method is not a strict diet of high protein/no carb...then how about another approach. Does it bother you that someone could choose to get the surgery based on the idea that Portion Control, not food, is what makes you fat?

I'm thrilled you are doing well. I don't remember questioning your decisions, your methods, or your dietary decisions.

I'm seriously not sure where you got the impression that anything "bothers" me about another's decision to have surgery.

Wait, whuuuuuuut?

There is a BIG difference between creating your own path by eating what you choose to eat on/off plan both pre and post op and eating something that could potentially cause serious health risks 3 or 5 days post op.

I really don't give a rat's patoot if you choose to eat a cupcake, a pizza, a taco or an entire pan of brownies if you so desire once you are cleared for all foods. That said, I am certainly not going to help you justify that behavior, especially if you know it's a poor choice and you are looking for permission to make said choices.

If you are on liquids or mushies and eating pork chops and swedish fish and come here looking for validation or a stamp of approval? It's probably not going to happen.

If it's working for you, AWESOME! I can make poor choices, too, at 3.5 years out because I learned good habits along the way by sticking to my doc's PRESCRIBED diet.

But that's just me. It says so in my signature.

Boiled eggs, edamame, good quality lunch meats like Boar's Head = little processing, Jerky, almonds, imitation crab legs, olives ...

But really. There is no such thing as too much cheese.

Riiiiight?

Find a man?!?!??!

Beans, nuts, some whole fruit.< /p>

Yikes! You've got a lot on your plate! You've been given a lot of great words. At this point, all I can offer is a virtual hug.

As a former exceptional ed teacher, I do think your words about accommodations were quite harsh. If you have the same diagnosis, use the accommodations. Your choice NOT to use them does not make those who do cheaters nor does it give them an advantage. An advantage is something you didn't have access to, and you did. You simply chose not to exercise your right to use them.

Best wishes!

I kept mine, no problem.

I think the first month we are allowed things like juice and bananas to get in extra calories that after we start eating normal it depends on how strict you want to be. Every individual is difrent as is our plans.

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I wasn't.

What are really wet scrambled eggs? Not

Cooked?

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They should be shiny and just past the liquidy stage but not fully set.

http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-soft-creamy-scrambled-eggs-113371

MMMmmm... As a prior brain tumor gal, I am not a big fan of the watch and wait method. I'd demand it be fixed, personally.

And it SUCKS that this happened to you. I am so sorry.

Prior brain tumor girl... That explains a lot!

Just kidding, my sweetie had one this year as well. It messed with all kinds of stuff. Best wishes for having it gone for life!

Hope your sweetie is recovering well!