LipstickLady
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I was allowed two tablespoons of mashed potatoes my first day of puree but after that, they were a no go. They don't allow for much room for real Protein. The carbs will only create more cravings for carbs and they aren't the best nutritional intake.
What does your plan say about mashed potatoes?
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By spitting the food out, you may not be feeding yourself but you are feeding your addiction. It is a very slippery slope. I've done it as well. I had to reign myself back in.
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You shouldn't assume that everyone who requires WLS is automatically a food addict.
If you were to take a normal weight person and force them on a month long liquid diet, do you think they might chew a favorite food and spit it out for the sensation? You better friggin' believe they would.
I realize it's not a healthy behavior and have no intentions on continuing, hence the frozen pickle juice.
I agree that not all fat people who seek WLS are food addicts, but I can tell you that without a doubt, not everyone who is on a month long liquid diet considers chewing and spitting.
I never considered it once as a fat person. It's extremely dangerous and a very slippery slope towards a real eating disorder. When you chew (or lick), your digestive system starts producing acid in anticipation of real food hitting your tummy in a few moments. When that doesn't happen, the excess acid is still hanging out with nothing to break down, so being bored, it works it's magic on the lining of your stomach. This could be ulcer territory you are headed into.
Chewing and spitting is also a mild form of bulimia.
No LOL about that.
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Why is this a "confession"? Seems to me it's simply a choice you are making, good or not so good, depending on your surgeon's plan.
I am just over 3.5 years out and I drink Coke Zero. I didn't do so until I had permission at 6 months post op and I was only given permission because I was 100% compliant on all my other dietary restrictions.
What does your doctor say?
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In my world, there is no such thing as "cheating". I am an adult and I make choices, sometimes good, sometimes not so good. I chose to stick to my prescribed diet pre and post op 100%. I respected myself and my family too much to allow a few bites of food derail my success and quite frankly, my life.
There is no food out there worth the risk of a leak, an abscess or any other complication, in my opinion. Is it easy? Not always. Are you worth it? Absolutely.
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Yeah, it's a bit on the gross side but I don't think 4 bites will necessarily kill her or anything. She is still breathing and acting like normal since you seem so concerned. . She also got part of the fat trim that I won't chew on... because I personally find it gross. To each their own.
My dog likes to drink out of the toilet and roll in dead stuff, but that doesn't make it a good healthy option for her.
Yeah, why not? She liked it.You fed your chewed food to the dog?!?
I've done it. I'm 13 days out of surgery and back to making food for my family. Sadly, food I cannot eat... (My husband cannot cook and they both have been suffering from eating easy to make meals for a few weeks now.).
So I made them some steak the other day and while I have been able to stay away from everything else the smell of that steak was killing me. So I did what I thought would help me. I chewed upon the steak and spit it out and fed it to my dog.
The psychologist once said if it is bothering you to the point you are obsessing over it. You can set idealistic goals for yourself on how to address your cravings. Now I'm sure they didn't mean 13 days post-OP but, it worked and after 4 bites and spitting it out I was satisfied.
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Urp. The thought of chewing something and feeding it to another living being just makes me a little ... ew.
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No offense or judgement intended at all!! I was just making an observation. I definitely didn't mean to imply you would harm your pup.
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I miss bread!! I know it's a lot of carbs but I miss toast with my eggs or bread with my egg salad. I'm about to start my solid food phase in 2 days. Had my sleeve on Dec 8th 2016. How long do I have to wait to eat bread??
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When is bread allowed on your doc's plan?
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@@LipstickLady Premastication is a practice that has been around, probably since women have been having babies. As for giving it to the dog, my dog eagerly accepts the gristle from beef Jerky that I've chewed but won't swallow. Of course, he has been known to bury animals to tenderize them before digging them up again and eating them later on. Now that is something to get your stomach upset, and it does every time for him. But it doesn't stop him from doing it.
I was a science teacher in a past life. I'm aware.
Doesn't make it less gross to me.
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Yeah, why not? She liked it.You fed your chewed food to the dog?!?
I've done it. I'm 13 days out of surgery and back to making food for my family. Sadly, food I cannot eat... (My husband cannot cook and they both have been suffering from eating easy to make meals for a few weeks now.).
So I made them some steak the other day and while I have been able to stay away from everything else the smell of that steak was killing me. So I did what I thought would help me. I chewed upon the steak and spit it out and fed it to my dog.
The psychologist once said if it is bothering you to the point you are obsessing over it. You can set idealistic goals for yourself on how to address your cravings. Now I'm sure they didn't mean 13 days post-OP but, it worked and after 4 bites and spitting it out I was satisfied.
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My dog likes to drink out of the toilet and roll in dead stuff, but that doesn't make it a good healthy option for her.
Urp. The thought of chewing something and feeding it to another living being just makes me a little ... ew.
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You fed your chewed food to the dog?!?
I've done it. I'm 13 days out of surgery and back to making food for my family. Sadly, food I cannot eat... (My husband cannot cook and they both have been suffering from eating easy to make meals for a few weeks now.).
So I made them some steak the other day and while I have been able to stay away from everything else the smell of that steak was killing me. So I did what I thought would help me. I chewed upon the steak and spit it out and fed it to my dog.
The psychologist once said if it is bothering you to the point you are obsessing over it. You can set idealistic goals for yourself on how to address your cravings. Now I'm sure they didn't mean 13 days post-OP but, it worked and after 4 bites and spitting it out I was satisfied.
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What does your surgeon say?
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I eat alllllll the cheese. High fat, full fat, hard, soft, creamy, blue, white, yellow, rich, delicious cheese.
I don't worry about calories or fat, I track Protein and carbs only. Cheese is a definite green light for me. The more fat-filled and flavorful, the less I "need" to eat and the longer it keeps me satisfied.
CHEEEEESE!
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I am betting you are fine. They don't stitch your insides to your outer layer.
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I would let it go. You couldn't open it so safe guards are in place. I think this was a victimless error, but that's just me.
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You know what's a funny (odd) observation I just made?
All the comments about this show and how it drives people crazy that some of these people aren't compliant with their surgeries and how they like Dr Now because he doesn't put up with excuses? People who point the same things out to others in this very forum are told they aren't being supportive and are called bullies.
Why is that?
Riiiiiiiiiiiiight!
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I'm at the soft/puréed food stage of my diet. Can I have crushed crackers in my Soup??
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They said I could eat some with Soup, as long as they were very mushy.
Thanks for all your comments.
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So, I guess I don't understand your initial question?
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Is it on your surgeon's plan for you?
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I definitely know those feelings of anger. My family ordered pizza hut when I was just a few weeks out from surgery! I had such a reaction to it too, sweating, heart racing, anxiety, NOT from eating it, I did not eat it. But just smelling it, seeing it, wanting it, drove me nuts. After that I respectfully told them to please never bring pizza hut into the house and they haven't. I think there is a difference between expecting everyone to live your lifestyle and asking for support.
Yesterday, I hung out with some friends and they all knew I was on the post op liquid diet. The weather wasn't too good outside and they were hungry and decided to order pizza. They started to order and mid-order asked if I was okay with it. Of course I wasn't but I felt stupid saying no so I said it was okay. They ordered it and ate it in front of me even forgetting that I couldn't eat it and offered me some after it came. Do I have a right to be upset about them knowingly ordering a food they know I like even though I said it was okay? I feel like if the roles were reversed I would have never done that to them.
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I can't imagine telling my family they can't have pizza in their own home because I'm fat.
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I'm definitely going to try this dip after the holidays!! I have to figure out where to buy refried beans!!
Wait, whuuuuuut? You are from Cali and don't know where to buy refried Beans? :faint:
Are you an alien?? LOLZ...
lol I'm from Canada!! I wish I was from California!! But I just googled it and think I can make some!
So yes, kind of alien!!
HAHAHAA!! I see CA as Cali. SNORT! Do you Amazon?
Confession: I drink soda. Anyone else?
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His plan actually called for a year. He gave me an exception because I was losing steadily and compliant everywhere else.