RouxDude

I drink about 10-12 oz a day regular coffee. Black. I'm 7 months post op, but started drinking coffee again after about 3 months. My dietician was just adamant that I get my liquids in.
HW: 437
SW: 376
CW: 293
RNY on 5/16/16

Thanks for the ideas. I just made some crockpot chicken verde. Dump 4-5 boneless chicken breasts, low sodium taco seasoning, one white onion, and a large jar of verde salsa all into the crock pot, turn it on high and leave it cook for 3.5- 4 hours. Take each breast out and shred it, add it back to the liquid in the crock pot and stir. (Do not get rid of any of that liquid goodness, the chicken will soak it up) For toppings Add some cilantro, tomatoes, lettuce, fat free sour cream, refried Beans and shredded cheese. Holy cow, was it amazing. Packaged my leftovers and froze them for future lunches. What leftovers I had left lol, my family devoured it.
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I gave it up during my pre surgery phase, but at 3 months post op I started with coffee again because I enjoy the taste of good beans! I stick to caffeinated because you can't get quality Decaf coffee! Just this morning I had a 3-shot Americano and it was wonderful!
HW: 437
SW: 376
CW: 293
RNY on 5/16/16

I dreamt about eating sushi and sashimi. My surgeon said it was a great choice for my "first" solid food meal. I started with a spicy tuna roll but didn't eat rice. I was able to eat 3 pieces. Now I can eat an entire roll or several pieces of sashimi. There are always risks for eating raw fish regardless. Enjoy it!
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@@Llamalover17
I think you are finding out this is all about you and not the surgery. You know what you have to do because you lost weight doing it.
you should definately NOT be increasing your carbs right now or you will lose part of your honeymoon period. It is up to YOU to get your head straight. There is only one way to stop and that is to stop your destructive behavior.
The best thing you can do for yourself at this point is seek a therapist to help you figure out why you are doing this to yourself.
The good news is, the tool will be there when you are truly ready to make the right changes in your life. The bad news is you are wasting the best time to lose the weight.
This is all about how your brain works. Stop telling yourself it is ok.....but you have to be ready to do that.
Best of luck to you.

Just looking at grilled chicken breast per oz on MFP:
37 calories
7 g Protein
1 g fat
Any foods that can beat that? No wonder bodybuilders live off this stuff.

I indulge in the occasional potato chip, french fry and candy. I had a spoonful of ice cream tonight with caramel Syrup. And the bad stuff goes down TOO easy. I don't want to feel like I can't have these things again, but feel bad when I eat them. Like the other night, my daughter wanted some fruit Loops. I had a couple and that turned into a handful and if I didn't put the box away, it would've been more. When I fall off, I tell myself that tomorrow is a new day and I'm doing the very best I can. And you're right, we eat it because it 'was there.' Harsh reality is, I'm still eating out of emotion or boredom, but I'm trying really hard to control that. Thanks for having a post like this, I was DYING to confess to someone that understands!

I drink Coke Zero. Through a straw.

Could you give us your recipe. I would love to try to make my own Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Actually, I think it's indicative of the state of these boards lately. So many people are running around pointing fingers and callings names, people are on edge.
So much so, that humor is missed and the ability to show a little personality has been squashed.
It's all good.

He was joking.

My first suggestion would be to get out of the midnight munchies/grazing habit, but I won't say that because I'll be called a meanie or accused of shaming, neither of which my intent would be.
A string cheese, almonds, Jerky, olives, berries, Protein chips...
(He was joking.)

I love love love that I can "ignore" people, but it sure would be nice if, like Facebook, when we ignored them, they would also be blocked from seeing us!

I am POSITIVE this change would stop a lot of the nonsense that goes on here.

@@Alex Brecher ?

If it isn't chocolate, it isn't worth it.

If you don't want truthful answers to questions that you already know the answer to, maybe not ask them in a public forum and just follow your drs. instructions to avoid any complications??? Just a thought
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It's not advised ever to drink carbonated beverages because it can do damage to your pouch, but I don't know of any surgeon anywhere who is going to tell you it is ok at 15 days post op mainly because your stomach is still healing and that fresh suture line will never be able to hold up to the acidity of that soda nor to the gas from the carbonation. It's really just a bad idea.

The only chewy Vitamin I take is the Calcium. They are a lot more bearable than the huge calcium citrate tablets!
HW: 437
SW: 376
CW: 332
RNY on 5/16/16

The only chewy Vitamin I take is the Calcium. They are a lot more bearable than the huge calcium citrate tablets!
HW: 437
SW: 376
CW: 332
RNY on 5/16/16

I would have taken roasted chickpeas, nuts, string cheese, lentil chips, jerky... and Water or Vitamin water as the drink

I'm flying to Vegas Friday and am hoping for a similar experience!
HW: 437
SW: 376
RNY on 5/16/16

I had to fly to NY this past weekend for baby sister's wedding ...
haven't flown since 2002 ...
Never liked it because of my size ...
But this time ... it was non-issue !!!
Enjoyed it sooooo much!!!
Wahooooooo hooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sky's the limit everyone!!!

This is blasphemy!!! Of everything I love, the two things I'd be most upset about not liking post-op are:
1. seafood (most all)
2. bacon

I started to feel better at the 3 week mark. The first 2 weeks were rough
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You can also put pizza toppings in a Portobello mushroom and have a no carb version.

No more posts that go against our forum rules, please. Don't want to ban anyone for not following our posted guidelines. Thanks in advance for everyone's cooperation!