EarthyGoalie

Omg I know what you mean!!!! That section with the fresh baked goods is to be avoided at all times! It's torture lol

I have been so bad today. I dot know what got into me. I was out with some friends who don't know that I had the surgery, and went to a French bakery. I tried to be good and order some duck, but it was bad, I returned it, and they suggested I just play it safe, and get a sandwich. I didn't even hesitate... I ordered a "croque Monsieur" which is a sandwich, most of the time made with baguette and Swiss cheese, and ham. Sometimes with a bechamel on top. I ate 4 regular bites of it. Then they gave free mimosas, and I had 3 to 4 sips :-/ And we all went to mechies to get frozen yogurt, and I didn't buy any, but I literally had a little tasting cup of each flavor. I feel very bad about all this; especially the French baguette. I need to get back on track NOW. Being a carb addict, it just triggered something and I want more. And the worst part is that It was not uncomfortable at all. I was absolutely fine. Isn't that unusual for being only 2 months post op? *sigh* Well, I'm gonna go have a protein shake now, and try to forget today ever happened....

Speaking of "cheating", :-( I have been so bad today. I dot know what got into me. I was out with some friends who don't know that I had the surgery, and went to a French bakery. I tried to be good and order some duck, but it was bad, I returned it, and they suggested I just play it safe, and get a sandwich. I didn't even hesitate... I ordered a "croque Monsieur" which is a sandwich, most of the time made with baguette and Swiss cheese, and ham. Sometimes with a bechamel on top. I ate 4 regular bites of it. Then they gave free mimosas, and I had 3 to 4 sips :-/ And we all went to menchies to get frozen yogurt, and I didn't buy any, but I literally had a little tasting cup of each flavor. I feel very bad about all this; especially the French baguette. I need to get back on track NOW. Being a carb addict, it just triggered something and I want more. And the worst part is that It was not uncomfortable at all. I was absolutely fine. Isn't that unusual for being only 2 months post op? *sigh* Well, I'm gonna go have a protein shake now, and try to forget today ever happened....

Omg! I'm always always craving crunchy things! And I'm so my regular! This post was made for me! Haha. I'm SO gonna get that!

Sounds yummy!!! I might just do that. I tend to eat the same things too. Greek yogurt, babybel, chicken, Popsicles, and every once in a while a Protein shake (though mu doc wants me to wean off those) or a Protein Bar...

Me too! Me too! :-D EarthyEater

Lol, I also want some courage cheese! Thanks, everyone. I will opt for 800 and see how that goes for now. Just curious, Fluffnomore, what is a bariatric pudding and where can I get it? Sounds yummy! :-P (hahaha auto correct just changed "bariatric pudding" to "barbaric pudding" hahaha)

I had my post op appointment with my surgeon yesterday and I told him that I was averaging at about 500 to 700 calories a day. He responded that I should try to eat more. I said how much more? And he said I can get all the way up to 1000 if i can. But I just found that weird because I still am early out of surgery. I haven't even been out for 3 months yet. I thought 1000 calories was what vets usually had... Hmmm...

180 it is!

I'm in the same situation with my mom. She is so proud of me and says all these encouraging things, but soon after she will say the most horrible things about herself and how she is such a pig and huge and nothing fits anymore and she hates herself. It makes me very sad because even though I'm happier, a part of me is sad because my mom isn't happy, and I can't do anything for her.... :-(

I'm a bit late :-( but yesterday I was 190. My goal fr Christmas is 182.

I've been craving that too. My favorite is broccoli cheddar from panera. I tried making one home with protein, but it was horribly unsuccessful. I hope someone can shed some light here and give a recipe that not only has low carb, but a decent amount of protein too.

Oh, and it was a low sugar ketchup

This is my version of a pizza I made tonight. I made it out of 1/4 of a flatout flat bread and colby jack cheese (weight watchers) and some ham, and just a tiny bit of ketchup and sun dried tomatoes.

Well, I didn't really go through all that because my doctor gave me 2 days of liquid, 3 days of soft, and by day 6, he told me I could eat most things (with an exception list) but to experiment one thing at a time, and very small and well chewed portions. I didn't follow what he said because I felt I needed more time on liquids. I was just not feeling up to eating at all the first week. And by the way, not to steal your thread away, lol, but I must say... You veterans absolutely terrify me with the "wait till x months go by, it'll get so hard"... Oh man... I can't count how many times I've read that on here. I'm so terrified of when that moment comes :-( I guess it is better to be prepared, and be scared, that way I watch myself a lot more... But I'm scaredddddd. Everyday I wake up thinking "ugh I've probably stopped losing, it's over for me." Lol.

I haven't had eggs since before my surgery. For Some reason, just the thought of eggs makes me go "yuck!"

Thanks! I sure hope so! :-)

I am now 10lbs away from being overweight.

Congratulations!!!! Omg! What a wonderful success. I hope you reach your goal. :-)

Mfp: EarthyEater

I'm wondering if anyone GAINED weight during the first few months...

I'm not sure how many calories we SHOULD be having around 6 weeks out, but I was averaging at about 500. And now I'm averaging at about 600. I heard that if u drink too soon after eating, you will be hungry much faster. So if u are drinking soon after, wait a little longer. Also, I totally understand you, because I too am always hungry. If anything, I get hungry much more than before the surgery. I'm glad that at least I get full quickly without being able to pig out on something. I do take the but it's not acidity. It's definitely hunger for me.

When you put it like that, it does not sound like a big deal I guess. I am a food addict and I am scared that not logging my food in mfp will make me cheat more and make bad choices. And also, ever since my surgery, every single pound i lose, i always think will be the last pound i lose! i guess I'm traumatized by my history with weight. I just need to get over that i guess. But you are right, I've been on some cruises in the past, and (not that I ever ate from there often), I did see a lot of healthy choices available. My family also said the same, to just relax and forget about numbers and just make good choices. I don't disagree with you, so I'm going to try an stop stressing about that! Thank you for your input. It's kinda been a family tradition for years; we always go on a cruise each year! But it's mostly been to the Caribbean. Your cruise sounds amazing! :-) and 16days! Wow. I hope you have a blast when it comes!

Thank you!

Me too!!! I always think each pound is my last. I cannot help it. I keep saying "that's it, I've reached my stall, I'm not going to lose anymore, this is as best as it gets.