SlimJill

My post was not to condemn those who drink. To each their own. I am sure that at some point in time I will indulge in a cocktail or two or three.
This was an issue that irritated me last week. As I have stated in previous posts, I attempt to reflect on things to see if this was truly about the "alcohol" or something deeper.
I realize now that it was both and neither. As I'm nearing the anniversary of my father's death, who battled addiction the majority of his life, I know what alcohol can personally do to a family. I also read those statements thinking, "Will this turn into a hate the vets post" after one responds. My other thoughts came from wanting everyone to be fully successful on this journey.
I also drink from a straw and have since day 1. It was becuase of this site and another one that I belong to where vets said it was ok.
Clearly last week was an emotional one, here's hoping for a less emotional week! LOL

When the pants you couldn't button before get loose!

My Rockin Refuel Protein shakes are #1
Low fat string cheese
Cashew nuts
tuna fish
everything else I switch up, but these are must-haves

This was my main concern pre-op and I can say that 10 weeks out - it is not gone, but it is much less! Much, much less!
I don't eat anything that has a lot of sugar. It is the one thing I avoid post-op like the plague.
Carbs - I'll try. Fat - I'll try. But sugar I keep at a distance because I too was a severe sugar addict!
One good thing about detoxing off sugar is eventually your body rejects it. My dad brought home a Protein shake that is different than my usual. It had 44g of sugar instead of 6g my normal one has. I drank half of it and felt like shit. That was about 1 month post-op. So eventually your body does say "Keep that shit away from me".
Cravings... my cravings have really shifted have sugar to salty post-op. I do crave sweet things occasionally but I keep them out of sight, out of mind. I used to be a person who would have a brief thought of McDonalds and then be in my car at 1am getting 10pc mcnuggets, large vanilla shake, 3 choc Cookies, a mcchicken, and some cheese sticks! Now I can turn down ice cream when people offer me! So much more willpower after surgery!!!
I don't know if I will ever have my trigger foods again... it is something I've discussed with my therapist/addiction specialist and she told me that one day I will learn that I can have a treat and trust myself to not go overboard. I don't have that trust yet... but each and every day it builds more. On the same note, our post-op diet is a forever diet. I don't eat perfectly... but no one does all the time. I eat well 90% of the time and 10% of the time I'll have some kind of snack. And I will also add that post-op it is easier for me to get back on track, saying no to food is not a problem anymore. I don't feel powerless to sugar anymore! And it's an amazing feeling!

I also have no desire to drink right now... but I think most people are asking questions because drinking alcohol is huge part of most people's social lives... and we shouldn't judge people for wanting to have a social life and manage drinking in a effective way (i.e. asking for advice)...
I haven't seen any one running around saying "I want to get plastered and drink everyday!" So I don't find it that big of a deal. People are going to determine their own success.
Personally I won't drink until I'm at least 6 months out, and that will probably be 1 drink for 21st birthday... And then I probably won't have another one for a while. And I surely hope people don't judge me for asking the question when I do...

I also have no desire to drink right now... but I think most people are asking questions because drinking alcohol is huge part of most people's social lives... and we shouldn't judge people for wanting to have a social life and manage drinking in a effective way (i.e. asking for advice)...
I haven't seen any one running around saying "I want to get plastered and drink everyday!" So I don't find it that big of a deal. People are going to determine their own success.
Personally I won't drink until I'm at least 6 months out, and that will probably be 1 drink for 21st birthday... And then I probably won't have another one for a while. And I surely hope people don't judge me for asking the question when I do...

When your husband starts calling you "Hottie" in front of all your friends!!

I also have no desire to drink right now... but I think most people are asking questions because drinking alcohol is huge part of most people's social lives... and we shouldn't judge people for wanting to have a social life and manage drinking in a effective way (i.e. asking for advice)...
I haven't seen any one running around saying "I want to get plastered and drink everyday!" So I don't find it that big of a deal. People are going to determine their own success.
Personally I won't drink until I'm at least 6 months out, and that will probably be 1 drink for 21st birthday... And then I probably won't have another one for a while. And I surely hope people don't judge me for asking the question when I do...

I also have no desire to drink right now... but I think most people are asking questions because drinking alcohol is huge part of most people's social lives... and we shouldn't judge people for wanting to have a social life and manage drinking in a effective way (i.e. asking for advice)...
I haven't seen any one running around saying "I want to get plastered and drink everyday!" So I don't find it that big of a deal. People are going to determine their own success.
Personally I won't drink until I'm at least 6 months out, and that will probably be 1 drink for 21st birthday... And then I probably won't have another one for a while. And I surely hope people don't judge me for asking the question when I do...

Well I kinda want to eat like **** until I have to do liquid diet, but part of me wants a head start. I also thought of shakes for Breakfast and dinner and a food funeral for lunch everyday.

Part of the psych evaluation is to determine if you have the will to follow the program. The day I decided I wanted the surgery, I went cold turkey on Cokes. I had a 6 Coke a day habit and I knew the program wouldn't allow that. When I met with the psychologist, I told him what I did. He was pleased. The fact that you have begun exercising is a plus. It is a positive step in the right direction. Keep it up.

Don't know if this will help or not, but I found that if I slowly cut back on certain things, it was easier on me. I was never a big soda drinker, but slowly changed from regular Coke to Diet Coke, then spaced them farther and farther in between. Now I cant remember the last time I had soda or juice either. I used to eat carbs , bread, potatoes, Pasta 1-3x a day , now maybe a few bites here and there. I just cut down gradually and found that I dont miss them at all. Try it ! Good luck !

I felt like crap the first 3 days in the hospital! You WILL feel better, trust us.
I was laying there thinking "what did I do to myself??" but you will feel better soon, very soon!

This was my main concern pre-op and I can say that 10 weeks out - it is not gone, but it is much less! Much, much less!
I don't eat anything that has a lot of sugar. It is the one thing I avoid post-op like the plague.
Carbs - I'll try. Fat - I'll try. But sugar I keep at a distance because I too was a severe sugar addict!
One good thing about detoxing off sugar is eventually your body rejects it. My dad brought home a Protein shake that is different than my usual. It had 44g of sugar instead of 6g my normal one has. I drank half of it and felt like shit. That was about 1 month post-op. So eventually your body does say "Keep that shit away from me".
Cravings... my cravings have really shifted have sugar to salty post-op. I do crave sweet things occasionally but I keep them out of sight, out of mind. I used to be a person who would have a brief thought of McDonalds and then be in my car at 1am getting 10pc mcnuggets, large vanilla shake, 3 choc Cookies, a mcchicken, and some cheese sticks! Now I can turn down ice cream when people offer me! So much more willpower after surgery!!!
I don't know if I will ever have my trigger foods again... it is something I've discussed with my therapist/addiction specialist and she told me that one day I will learn that I can have a treat and trust myself to not go overboard. I don't have that trust yet... but each and every day it builds more. On the same note, our post-op diet is a forever diet. I don't eat perfectly... but no one does all the time. I eat well 90% of the time and 10% of the time I'll have some kind of snack. And I will also add that post-op it is easier for me to get back on track, saying no to food is not a problem anymore. I don't feel powerless to sugar anymore! And it's an amazing feeling!

I agree, studies have shown sugar is be as addictive as cocaine! How else is all of America hooked? Crazy.
My therapist said tapping on your collarbone, or under it releases something that helps regulates cravings (something to do with acupuncture). I haven't tried it yet, but maybe I should.

Glad to hear the ladies are taking notice! I can't wait until I see some of my old co-workers in a few months who friend zoned me... and I'll be hot af!
And whatever happened that everyone is so sensitive and offended?? Don't like it, move along with your day.

Reminding myself that I now have collarbones sure does help!! Don't want to lose those again.

I don't think that is weak at all. I would call that planning ahead and creating an environment for success!

I don't think that is weak at all. I would call that planning ahead and creating an environment for success!

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I was a total sugarholic before my bypass surgery. It is not the reason I chose bypass but I am very glad that I did. It solved many other comorbitities very quickly post op.
For me, the first 6 months following surgery I could actually eat sugar but hated the taste of it so I abstained As much as possible. I am actually allergic to sugar substitutes, they give me severe Migraines so I have to use real sugar, honey or agave as sweeteners. Because of this, the only thing I drink is Water. Thankfully I broke the soda/juice/caffeine habit almost 5 years ago. I am happy drinking Water or fruit infused water every day.
In the last few months I have been eating more sugar than I would like to in things like pudding and even once in a while I will have a tiny serving of frozen yogurt or ice cream. For me, even eating yogurt contains real sugar.
I don't have dumping syndrome so I really have to be careful and watch it so I don't get myself into a sugar habit again.

I agree, studies have shown sugar is be as addictive as cocaine! How else is all of America hooked? Crazy.
My therapist said tapping on your collarbone, or under it releases something that helps regulates cravings (something to do with acupuncture). I haven't tried it yet, but maybe I should.

This was my main concern pre-op and I can say that 10 weeks out - it is not gone, but it is much less! Much, much less!
I don't eat anything that has a lot of sugar. It is the one thing I avoid post-op like the plague.
Carbs - I'll try. Fat - I'll try. But sugar I keep at a distance because I too was a severe sugar addict!
One good thing about detoxing off sugar is eventually your body rejects it. My dad brought home a Protein shake that is different than my usual. It had 44g of sugar instead of 6g my normal one has. I drank half of it and felt like shit. That was about 1 month post-op. So eventually your body does say "Keep that shit away from me".
Cravings... my cravings have really shifted have sugar to salty post-op. I do crave sweet things occasionally but I keep them out of sight, out of mind. I used to be a person who would have a brief thought of McDonalds and then be in my car at 1am getting 10pc mcnuggets, large vanilla shake, 3 choc Cookies, a mcchicken, and some cheese sticks! Now I can turn down ice cream when people offer me! So much more willpower after surgery!!!
I don't know if I will ever have my trigger foods again... it is something I've discussed with my therapist/addiction specialist and she told me that one day I will learn that I can have a treat and trust myself to not go overboard. I don't have that trust yet... but each and every day it builds more. On the same note, our post-op diet is a forever diet. I don't eat perfectly... but no one does all the time. I eat well 90% of the time and 10% of the time I'll have some kind of snack. And I will also add that post-op it is easier for me to get back on track, saying no to food is not a problem anymore. I don't feel powerless to sugar anymore! And it's an amazing feeling!

I wouldn't say sugar played a huge role in which surgery I got... I knew I didn't want the lap-band because the foreign object. Gastric bypass was too expensive and can create new problems for you (or so my surgeon told me at our first consultation). He did say the bypass was the gold standard in WLS but can give you new problems to deal with... So I went with the sleeve ultimately. At my support meetings the nurse has said that people who get bypass experience dumping a lot more, especially with sugar! So chances are you will not be able to tolerate anymore sugar than what naturally occurs in foods like fruits.
Also one thing I forgot to mention was... I think a lot of things are mind over matter. I believed the surgery would save me from my addiction, I believed it would make my cravings go away, I believed it would give me will power. And so it did. So I think your outlook on how things will change is just as powerful as what will actually change!

I agree, studies have shown sugar is be as addictive as cocaine! How else is all of America hooked? Crazy.
My therapist said tapping on your collarbone, or under it releases something that helps regulates cravings (something to do with acupuncture). I haven't tried it yet, but maybe I should.

I wouldn't say sugar played a huge role in which surgery I got... I knew I didn't want the lap-band because the foreign object. Gastric bypass was too expensive and can create new problems for you (or so my surgeon told me at our first consultation). He did say the bypass was the gold standard in WLS but can give you new problems to deal with... So I went with the sleeve ultimately. At my support meetings the nurse has said that people who get bypass experience dumping a lot more, especially with sugar! So chances are you will not be able to tolerate anymore sugar than what naturally occurs in foods like fruits.
Also one thing I forgot to mention was... I think a lot of things are mind over matter. I believed the surgery would save me from my addiction, I believed it would make my cravings go away, I believed it would give me will power. And so it did. So I think your outlook on how things will change is just as powerful as what will actually change!