KellyS

I'm 7 months out. I didn't try chocolate or sweets of any kind until I was 5 months out and the. It was just a bite. And there is very littleof it that I eat. One square of dove dark chocolate has 4 grams of sugar and I eat it at the end of the meal so that it won't go straight through me. It's a rare treat for me but I've discovered that it keeps me from eating sugar free pudding or sugar free ice cream, etc. that I hear that others eat to get their sweet fix and that one piece of dark chocolate is less calories. I am certainly not advocating that anyone else eat chocolate but for me, it's a small indulgence that's under the 10 grams of sugar that my nut recommends and I'm choosing the path of moderation long term.

Grilled salmon marinated in a Tuscan sun dried Tomato marinade with garlic sautéed spinach and mushrooms; one piece of dove dark chocolate promises

I am 15 months out from surgery and have only dumped a handful of times. Usually when it's my fault and I have eaten something with sugar and too much of it. Like in a moment of weakness, I ate a whole donut once over the course of an hour and a half on an empty stomach. Won't make that mistake again! Otherwise, not a dumper if I eat sugar in very small quantities with other food (e.g. 1/8 of a donut after I eat my Protein and veggies w/ no carb meal). I've lost 163 lbs and am maintaining at 138 for 4 months now from 301 so I'm pretty happy.
So anyway, as an occasional treat, I get the sugar free vanilla lattes from McDonalds. I even double check every time and ask if it's sugar free. Well, I guess today it wasn't and I didn't notice. Driving to Disney World with toddler in backseat. Start to dump. Pull over to dry heave for 10 minutes then stomach cramps start. Barely found gas station in time.
Why, oh why, can't I tell the difference in sugar free anymore? And why can't the McDonalds people get it right?

Celebrated Valentines tonight since its Fri. Had Filet Mignon topped with reduced fat Gorgonzola with steamed veggies (broccoli, carrots, and cauliflower). I did have a Roquefort sauce on staek which added fat and calories. It was a splurge but I didn't eat any carbs! Husband had yummy looking au gratin potatoes that I didn't touch so proud of myself on that one

Rotisserie chicken on a bed of shredded Brussels sprouts sautéed with garlic and onion, chilled balsamic green bean salad (roasted fresh green Beans in olive oil until tender, toss with minced shallots, garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and fat free feta cheese).

I'm 7 months out. I didn't try chocolate or sweets of any kind until I was 5 months out and the. It was just a bite. And there is very littleof it that I eat. One square of dove dark chocolate has 4 grams of sugar and I eat it at the end of the meal so that it won't go straight through me. It's a rare treat for me but I've discovered that it keeps me from eating sugar free pudding or sugar free ice cream, etc. that I hear that others eat to get their sweet fix and that one piece of dark chocolate is less calories. I am certainly not advocating that anyone else eat chocolate but for me, it's a small indulgence that's under the 10 grams of sugar that my nut recommends and I'm choosing the path of moderation long term.

Rotisserie chicken on a bed of shredded Brussels sprouts sautéed with garlic and onion, chilled balsamic green bean salad (roasted fresh green Beans in olive oil until tender, toss with minced shallots, garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and fat free feta cheese).

I was told by my doctor not to drink for the first year due to the liver. He said that the rapid weight loss during the first year was hard on the liver and that drinking alcohol put it under additional strain. He also mentioned all the concerns that previous posters have mentioned such as getting drunk quickly and cross addiction. But the primary medical reason for him was liver function.