birdiestofbirds

Thanks for the feedback! Hopefully it will get better.

I hate to even post this but I need some advice. Just a little background before I ask the question. I have a BM about every other day. My doctor said that was what I should expect since I am still only eating approximately 7 oz of solid foods a day. I am also supposed to take Fiber every day, and I do. I am taking Multivitamins, B12, coq10, Potassium, and a medication to heal the stomach (only 30 days left on that one). My BMs are pale brown, long, and very hard. A little uncomfortable as well. Is this normal? Is going to the bathroom after this procedure a process too? Ewe, hate even talking about it!

the key is too occasionally treat yourself (within reason) so that you don't overindulge. As every else has said, we're all just human. You can't be a perfect robot forever. Cut yourself some slack, and get back on the wagon.

Like @ said....you're human. We all slip up and just have to move on from it. If this is the worst that you do in your journey...I commend you.

Please forgive yourself. You are not a failure - you are human. It will happen again, because you will still be human next time. Don't let it throw off your entire plan.

Ok, give yourself a break. We all slip, the important thing is that you recognize it and get back on track.
Incidentally, was it as good as you imagined? Ice cream used to be my weakness and now I really do not care if I ever have it again. Same think with anything milk chocolate.
For me when I want something sweet it's all about cheesecake. I have it every once in a while just to keep me satisfied. Then I find I don't have many slips. I give myself permission, I track it so I know how to adjust the rest of the day. Then I don't feel so guilty.
Take a deep breath, pull up your boot straps and get back to business. You will do great!

Oh my goodness! If that is the worst you do then you are going to have great success!!!!! You will anyway . Not that big of a deal. Just not something you want to do all the time though. Don't be hard on yourself, just learn and keep your goals in sight.

I was deeply saddened by this movie. I think this movie only represented a subset of the types of people who have this surgery. I am a successful professional woman, have a great marriage, and "normal" friends. Some friends are overweight, but most aren't. I don't go seeking other "fat woman" and/or men who have a fetish for bigger woman. Most of these woman have deep-seeded emotional and self-image issues. I am not casting stones. I too have some emotional eating issues. I love food and wanted to enjoy anything I wanted, whenever I wanted it. I have come to terms with that is not how I want to live and that my body doesn't run that way. From reading posts, support groups, Facebook groups, I have met many woman who are like me and they are very successful after surgery. This movie didn't really show the successful side of bariatric surgery, if anything it perpetuated the stereotype of fat woman. Very disappointed in PBS.

So, I left the hospital on a Friday, was off pain meds by Saturday, and went to work on Monday. I started the puree for a few days and then moved to very small pieces of food. I am now 17 days out and 20 pounds down. Now, I am at a stall for weight but inches are melting like crazy. I walk about 1 1/2 miles a day, only eat Protein and veggies/fruit, and measure ALL my food. I have 1 Protein Shake a day too. Except for the hospital, I have had no problems with food. I have to obsessively measure my food because I could eat more. I was advised to follow the measurements strictly. My point being,....we are all different. The diet and exercise recommendations along with consistently is the key. I am very happy I am doing so well. I stopped focusing on weight and more on how I feel. It isn't immediate. Keep that in mind. Stay on the path - you can do this!

So, I left the hospital on a Friday, was off pain meds by Saturday, and went to work on Monday. I started the puree for a few days and then moved to very small pieces of food. I am now 17 days out and 20 pounds down. Now, I am at a stall for weight but inches are melting like crazy. I walk about 1 1/2 miles a day, only eat Protein and veggies/fruit, and measure ALL my food. I have 1 Protein Shake a day too. Except for the hospital, I have had no problems with food. I have to obsessively measure my food because I could eat more. I was advised to follow the measurements strictly. My point being,....we are all different. The diet and exercise recommendations along with consistently is the key. I am very happy I am doing so well. I stopped focusing on weight and more on how I feel. It isn't immediate. Keep that in mind. Stay on the path - you can do this!

I was deeply saddened by this movie. I think this movie only represented a subset of the types of people who have this surgery. I am a successful professional woman, have a great marriage, and "normal" friends. Some friends are overweight, but most aren't. I don't go seeking other "fat woman" and/or men who have a fetish for bigger woman. Most of these woman have deep-seeded emotional and self-image issues. I am not casting stones. I too have some emotional eating issues. I love food and wanted to enjoy anything I wanted, whenever I wanted it. I have come to terms with that is not how I want to live and that my body doesn't run that way. From reading posts, support groups, Facebook groups, I have met many woman who are like me and they are very successful after surgery. This movie didn't really show the successful side of bariatric surgery, if anything it perpetuated the stereotype of fat woman. Very disappointed in PBS.

I was deeply saddened by this movie. I think this movie only represented a subset of the types of people who have this surgery. I am a successful professional woman, have a great marriage, and "normal" friends. Some friends are overweight, but most aren't. I don't go seeking other "fat woman" and/or men who have a fetish for bigger woman. Most of these woman have deep-seeded emotional and self-image issues. I am not casting stones. I too have some emotional eating issues. I love food and wanted to enjoy anything I wanted, whenever I wanted it. I have come to terms with that is not how I want to live and that my body doesn't run that way. From reading posts, support groups, Facebook groups, I have met many woman who are like me and they are very successful after surgery. This movie didn't really show the successful side of bariatric surgery, if anything it perpetuated the stereotype of fat woman. Very disappointed in PBS.