Bill Berry

I have lost 70 pounds. I have 160 pounds my goal of 210 pounds.
I also go to Overeaters Anonymous. I have a food plan and I do not waiver from it.
Maybe because I am a newbie. Or maybe because I know my limitations. No Junk Food!

I have kept to the diet described in my Surgery Bible. I do not eat anything that my nutritionist says is objectionable. I know me. If I start binging on foods that are sorta on the list of bad things. I will explode! I know of 1 person that lives in my building that had the same surgery. He lost some weight. But started eating all the same FAT and SUGAR stuff he ate before.
That is not for me! I have a long journey before I am through. I will not eat pizza. I will not eat Junk food. I am a food ADDICT. If I start down that road, The Gremlins in my head will tell me SURE IT IS OK. Eat what you want. Your tummy is all shrunk up. No problem.
BULLCRAP! I have to not give in to my cravings. now Addictions. I have been Sober from Alcohol for over 24 years. I had just switched Addictions from Alcohol to Food. I had to learn how not to drink 1 day at a time. I am learning how not to Eat as an Addict.
This to me is a WAR that I aim to win! 1 meal at a time!

I do not understand it.. I do not get cravings. Where live there are candy and cookie machines and Pop machines everywhere. I do love fruits and veggies. I don't eat breads or carbs. The only time I eat any carbs of any kind is with the veggies. June 9th I had my surgery. Now maybe I am still new to this all. But I have been a food addict all my life. If I give into cravings. My addictions win. I had started Overeaters Anonymous before my surgery. And now it is helping afterwards. I know of a few people that have had this type of surgery and have done wonders for years. I also know people that have had it. Lost weight, then ballooned up again and gave up.
I personally need more help then what I get from online. Or from the once a month support groups. Overeaters Anonymous has assisted me in keeping me away from binging every time I am happy or sad. Or it is Groundhogs day. Or Christmas. This is 1 fight I will win. 1 day at a time.

I do not understand it.. I do not get cravings. Where live there are candy and cookie machines and Pop machines everywhere. I do love fruits and veggies. I don't eat breads or carbs. The only time I eat any carbs of any kind is with the veggies. June 9th I had my surgery. Now maybe I am still new to this all. But I have been a food addict all my life. If I give into cravings. My addictions win. I had started Overeaters Anonymous before my surgery. And now it is helping afterwards. I know of a few people that have had this type of surgery and have done wonders for years. I also know people that have had it. Lost weight, then ballooned up again and gave up.
I personally need more help then what I get from online. Or from the once a month support groups. Overeaters Anonymous has assisted me in keeping me away from binging every time I am happy or sad. Or it is Groundhogs day. Or Christmas. This is 1 fight I will win. 1 day at a time.

I have kept to the diet described in my Surgery Bible. I do not eat anything that my nutritionist says is objectionable. I know me. If I start binging on foods that are sorta on the list of bad things. I will explode! I know of 1 person that lives in my building that had the same surgery. He lost some weight. But started eating all the same FAT and SUGAR stuff he ate before.
That is not for me! I have a long journey before I am through. I will not eat pizza. I will not eat Junk food. I am a food ADDICT. If I start down that road, The Gremlins in my head will tell me SURE IT IS OK. Eat what you want. Your tummy is all shrunk up. No problem.
BULLCRAP! I have to not give in to my cravings. now Addictions. I have been Sober from Alcohol for over 24 years. I had just switched Addictions from Alcohol to Food. I had to learn how not to drink 1 day at a time. I am learning how not to Eat as an Addict.
This to me is a WAR that I aim to win! 1 meal at a time!

I have kept to the diet described in my Surgery Bible. I do not eat anything that my nutritionist says is objectionable. I know me. If I start binging on foods that are sorta on the list of bad things. I will explode! I know of 1 person that lives in my building that had the same surgery. He lost some weight. But started eating all the same FAT and SUGAR stuff he ate before.
That is not for me! I have a long journey before I am through. I will not eat pizza. I will not eat Junk food. I am a food ADDICT. If I start down that road, The Gremlins in my head will tell me SURE IT IS OK. Eat what you want. Your tummy is all shrunk up. No problem.
BULLCRAP! I have to not give in to my cravings. now Addictions. I have been Sober from Alcohol for over 24 years. I had just switched Addictions from Alcohol to Food. I had to learn how not to drink 1 day at a time. I am learning how not to Eat as an Addict.
This to me is a WAR that I aim to win! 1 meal at a time!

I have lost 70 pounds. I have 160 pounds my goal of 210 pounds.
I also go to Overeaters Anonymous. I have a food plan and I do not waiver from it.
Maybe because I am a newbie. Or maybe because I know my limitations. No Junk Food!

I have kept to the diet described in my Surgery Bible. I do not eat anything that my nutritionist says is objectionable. I know me. If I start binging on foods that are sorta on the list of bad things. I will explode! I know of 1 person that lives in my building that had the same surgery. He lost some weight. But started eating all the same FAT and SUGAR stuff he ate before.
That is not for me! I have a long journey before I am through. I will not eat pizza. I will not eat Junk food. I am a food ADDICT. If I start down that road, The Gremlins in my head will tell me SURE IT IS OK. Eat what you want. Your tummy is all shrunk up. No problem.
BULLCRAP! I have to not give in to my cravings. now Addictions. I have been Sober from Alcohol for over 24 years. I had just switched Addictions from Alcohol to Food. I had to learn how not to drink 1 day at a time. I am learning how not to Eat as an Addict.
This to me is a WAR that I aim to win! 1 meal at a time!

June 9th, I had the Gastric Bypass. I have had cravings, but mostly I have had Wishes. I live in a gated community. I really do not have big cravings. I have what I call Boredom attacks. When I am bored of whats going on, I want to eat. I have gotten up to exercise when a craving hits. Luckily for me. I get only a few cravings..

I have kept to the diet described in my Surgery Bible. I do not eat anything that my nutritionist says is objectionable. I know me. If I start binging on foods that are sorta on the list of bad things. I will explode! I know of 1 person that lives in my building that had the same surgery. He lost some weight. But started eating all the same FAT and SUGAR stuff he ate before.
That is not for me! I have a long journey before I am through. I will not eat pizza. I will not eat Junk food. I am a food ADDICT. If I start down that road, The Gremlins in my head will tell me SURE IT IS OK. Eat what you want. Your tummy is all shrunk up. No problem.
BULLCRAP! I have to not give in to my cravings. now Addictions. I have been Sober from Alcohol for over 24 years. I had just switched Addictions from Alcohol to Food. I had to learn how not to drink 1 day at a time. I am learning how not to Eat as an Addict.
This to me is a WAR that I aim to win! 1 meal at a time!

I have kept to the diet described in my Surgery Bible. I do not eat anything that my nutritionist says is objectionable. I know me. If I start binging on foods that are sorta on the list of bad things. I will explode! I know of 1 person that lives in my building that had the same surgery. He lost some weight. But started eating all the same FAT and SUGAR stuff he ate before.
That is not for me! I have a long journey before I am through. I will not eat pizza. I will not eat Junk food. I am a food ADDICT. If I start down that road, The Gremlins in my head will tell me SURE IT IS OK. Eat what you want. Your tummy is all shrunk up. No problem.
BULLCRAP! I have to not give in to my cravings. now Addictions. I have been Sober from Alcohol for over 24 years. I had just switched Addictions from Alcohol to Food. I had to learn how not to drink 1 day at a time. I am learning how not to Eat as an Addict.
This to me is a WAR that I aim to win! 1 meal at a time!

I have kept to the diet described in my Surgery Bible. I do not eat anything that my nutritionist says is objectionable. I know me. If I start binging on foods that are sorta on the list of bad things. I will explode! I know of 1 person that lives in my building that had the same surgery. He lost some weight. But started eating all the same FAT and SUGAR stuff he ate before.
That is not for me! I have a long journey before I am through. I will not eat pizza. I will not eat Junk food. I am a food ADDICT. If I start down that road, The Gremlins in my head will tell me SURE IT IS OK. Eat what you want. Your tummy is all shrunk up. No problem.
BULLCRAP! I have to not give in to my cravings. now Addictions. I have been Sober from Alcohol for over 24 years. I had just switched Addictions from Alcohol to Food. I had to learn how not to drink 1 day at a time. I am learning how not to Eat as an Addict.
This to me is a WAR that I aim to win! 1 meal at a time!

I have kept to the diet described in my Surgery Bible. I do not eat anything that my nutritionist says is objectionable. I know me. If I start binging on foods that are sorta on the list of bad things. I will explode! I know of 1 person that lives in my building that had the same surgery. He lost some weight. But started eating all the same FAT and SUGAR stuff he ate before.
That is not for me! I have a long journey before I am through. I will not eat pizza. I will not eat Junk food. I am a food ADDICT. If I start down that road, The Gremlins in my head will tell me SURE IT IS OK. Eat what you want. Your tummy is all shrunk up. No problem.
BULLCRAP! I have to not give in to my cravings. now Addictions. I have been Sober from Alcohol for over 24 years. I had just switched Addictions from Alcohol to Food. I had to learn how not to drink 1 day at a time. I am learning how not to Eat as an Addict.
This to me is a WAR that I aim to win! 1 meal at a time!

I think a lot of people here have hit the nail on the head: very few people will pay attention to what you're eating or drinking. It's not a bad thing to consider your choices before you get into any of these situations though. I know I always work better when I'm mentally prepared with what I'm going to do/say in a given situation.
But one of the other suggestions was right on point (I was going to suggest it myself): can you take the food component out of some of the social gatherings? You've described your friends as being fit and active, so suggesting a hike or bicycle ride, even a walk around the park, would not be amiss. And if you're trying to live a healthier lifestyle, it's not unexpected that you'll eat differently. If they're friends, they won't question your choices.

I am for smoothies and Protein drinks. Most of the time, I do get my Protein from foods, but sometimes, my tummy just doesn't want food. And a Protein Drink is an acceptable choice. My surgeon is totally okay with a protein drink or two, so long as they are instead of a meal rather than in addition to (he made the distinction when I asked if it was okay to continue Protein Drinks in the morning)
Most mornings, I have a shake rather than food because it sits better. My tummy does not like food before 10 a.m., and since I'm generally awake and on the move at 5 a.m., I need something to fuel my morning. The shake does it.

My NUT said she advises her clients to eat the toppings first, and a bite or two of crust if you're still hungry at that point.
I've made pseudo-pizza using a portobello mushroom cap as the base and filling it with a tbsp of sauce, cheese and ham (ham because it has more Protein than pepperoni). It wasn't quite pizza, but the resemblance was close enough that it took care of the cravings.
I've seen a few recipes posted for cauliflower crust to make pizza on (my one attempt pre-surgery was disaster, but I plan to try again), and one using chick pea flour bread. I haven't tried either of these since my surgery, but they are on my "try someday" list. The "bread" made with chick pea flour isn't too bad, and would likely work quite well for Pizza Crust. I used whole wheat tortillas (pre-surgery) to make pizza on as well. Or even 1/2 a sandwich thin would work.
I can't envision myself eating 'real' pizza, but making a healthier version? That I would do in a minute.

Sometimes, the universe just conspires against you to test your resolve. This is the time to spit in the universe's face
(I've had those days...just want to get out and work out and everything and its brother tries to keep me from it.)

10 weeks out:
Morning wake-up: Chike or Click shake
(cycling or walking)
Breakfast: 1 egg (fried w/cooking spray or scrambled) with a sprinkle of cheese and 1/2 sandwich thin
Lunch: 1/4 c. tuna salad + 1 oz cheese curd or a cheese stick and 1/2 serving of triscuit thins or low-fat wheat thins
Mid-afternoon (if necessary): 1/2 Protein bar (Quest or Pure Protein) OR 1 Outshine popsicle
Dinner: meat of some variety (usually chicken or ground beef) OR 1/4 c. refried Beans OR fish (salmon or mahi mahi...whichever's on sale); veggies (usually green beans)

June 9th 2014 is my surgery date. I lost 70 pounds in 5 weeks. I am more then 5 weeks out from surgery and I have stopped losing weight. I went to the doctors last Thursday.
He said it is not uncommon for people to stall for a short period of time.
35 pounds is GREAT Weight loss for 3 weeks out.

My first dumping experience was at 12 months, from maple baked Beans. I didn't read the label first to see that the sugar content was too high. It happened at work - thank goodness my coworkers covered for me for the miserable hour I spent in the ladies room. Afterwards I was weak and shaky for a while.
My second experience was last weekend at 14 months - on an BJ's all-beef hotdog (no bun). I think the fat content was too high. That experience was worse because I was not at home and had to scramble fast to use a public restroom before I soiled myself. I'm pretty sure I cleared out the bathroom with the sounds and smells I created. Stop&Shop may have needed a hazmat team to clean it up.
Both times it happened approx. an hour after eating the offending food. It began with nausea and intestinal noises, quickly escalating to cramping, cold sweats, extreme nausea, lightheadedness, severe explosive diarrhea for 30-60 mins, followed by weakness and shaking for about another hour.

June 9th, 2014. I weighed 431 pounds the day I had surgery.
I have lost 70 pounds since then. I weigh 361 pounds now.
My goal weight is 210 pounds..
I hope all that have this surgery does well..
Bill