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I was told 9 weeks, only 1 drink per day and nothing with bubbles.

Held steady at 230 for 6 years until I quit smoking.

Please don't reply if your offended by what I'm about to say.

I know I'm not the only person who followed their post op diet to a perfect T. I don't understand why someone would cheat post op and risk their lives for a piece of food. Maybe it's because I don't see food as a crutch? The majority of my life I've only see carbs, fats and Protein. I'm not addicted to it, and it irks the hell out of me when people use that as their excuse. I know I snapped at a newbie on her post a few weeks ago, but I really had the best intentions. My husband, who is a slim guy and very health conscious about food, would chew me out if I even so much as looked at something I'm not supposed to have. He only has the best intentions for my success. I believe everyone going through surgery should have that sort of jerk to keep them in line. Which brings me to my second issue, why would you consult with a forum first, instead of your surgeon about your screw up? Knowing how people are on the Internet and how harsh and rude they can be, wouldn't you rather be reemed by the person who did your surgery and make you feel guilty, rather than a group of strangers? All of our post op diet plans are different, mine for example: Clear Liquids for a week, full liquids for a week, my puree stage is 4 weeks long, then I move on to soft foods for 2 weeks after that. Then it's all maintenance from there. I've seen some people where they only need to puree for 1 week. So of course someone like me would have a heart attack thinking about someone eating solids during purees. People don't use their brains, and don't have any self control. And that's what bugs me the most. Our surgeons should make sure someone is mentally competent to handle the diet before the surgery to make sure they don't put their lives at stake over a sandwich, or a pork chop.

Sorry, I really needed to vent that. I'm just so tired of seeing the same posts over and over again

I totally feel what you're saying above. I definitely had food issues but I had this surgery so I had the tools to deal with my issues, relearn good habits and conquer my obesity.

Because of my restriction and my absolute commitment to making this work thus time around, I was able to lose the weight and maintain that loss.

I get frustrated by "cheating" posts because it's my feeling that people who go to the surgical extreme to lose the weight should respect their bodies enough to fully heal before turning back to crap foods.

That's kind of really personal, and I don't like telling strangers about it, but I guess I'm going to have to so people understand me better. Not only is this embarrassing, and emotionally taxing, but I've never told anyone but my husband about most of this. Now I'm telling a forum of strangers. the reason for me being fat is a combination of genetics, how I was raised, harming my body to lose weight as a teen through my twenties and PCOS. My father was a professional football player, and lucky me! I got his physique. I grew up eating his size meals since I was a child. And having PCOS when i hit puberty played a huge role. I'm infertile because of it. I got into middle school, I got teased for being fat. I took it really hard and started starving myself and that eventually lead to binging and purging. What some people don't realize about eating disorders is, they don't actually make you lose weight. In fact it does the opposite. By the time I was 18 I was 220 lbs. I started dating a boy who helped me out of that violent spiral of self harm that was helping me diet and teaching me how to exercise. But it was counter productive to my method of birth control that made me gain another 30 lbs. I went on and off yoyo dieting and my body was in a constant state of starvation mode which is where your body consumes too few calories and your body stops metabolizing all together. And not to mention quitting smoking after nearly 15 years. If you're wondering why I was taking bc with PCOS, it was to help my hemorrhage like cycles be a little easier to get through.

This post concerns me, though, and maybe I'm wrong. I felt like you gave the impression that you don't think you have food issues (that's where you correct me). To me, it sounds as if you have done severe ones.

No, you can't help your physique, and PCOS sucks, but you're dealing with a lot of other issues here that have culminated in food and obesity.

Yo yo dieting, binging and purging, eating football sized meal resulting in childhood obesity ... that's a food issue. I hope you're getting support via counseling?

No judgment. Just an uneducated observation.

I've been out of therapy for 8 years now, all harmful issues have been conquered. The football sized portions stopped when my dad passed away and I learned what Portion Control was.

AMEN!!!! You are so right. And then u hear they're human they made a mistake. There is such a difference between being human and making a mistake, and MAKING A BAD CHOICE!!!! We obviously all had some sort of food issue or wldnt be here but some of us made good choices and some of us made bad choices. And some people need to hear the hard truth from someone.

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I almost wish I had a problem with food, it might make me a little more empathetic towards said people.

How can you not have a problem food, yet require WLS? That doesn't make sense, AT ALL!

Excuse me. Read the above post.

Question for the OP. You stated that food addiction is just an excuse and you don't have one. You're adamant that you don't have an issue with food. So how did you become obese and why couldn't you lose weight without WLS.? I heard this in my support group too many times to count and in most cases it basically came down to total denial of where the problem lies. Just curious why you feel you couldn't just eat smaller portions of healthy food and go though the program of pre and postop meal plans to lose weight without surgical intervention?

And forgive me if you already addressed this because I didn't read every single post in this thread. Your statements were just something that stuck out to me since I'd heard them so many times before. Just curious if there is an underlying metabolic disorder or other disease that surgery was able correct, allowing you to lose weight you wouldn't normally be able to.

That's kind of really personal, and I don't like telling strangers about it, but I guess I'm going to have to so people understand me better. Not only is this embarrassing, and emotionally taxing, but I've never told anyone but my husband about most of this. Now I'm telling a forum of strangers. the reason for me being fat is a combination of genetics, how I was raised, harming my body to lose weight as a teen through my twenties and PCOS. My father was a professional football player, and lucky me! I got his physique. I grew up eating his size meals since I was a child. And having PCOS when i hit puberty played a huge role. I'm infertile because of it. I got into middle school, I got teased for being fat. I took it really hard and started starving myself and that eventually lead to binging and purging. What some people don't realize about eating disorders is, they don't actually make you lose weight. In fact it does the opposite. By the time I was 18 I was 220 lbs. I started dating a boy who helped me out of that violent spiral of self harm that was helping me diet and teaching me how to exercise. But it was counter productive to my method of birth control that made me gain another 30 lbs. I went on and off yoyo dieting and my body was in a constant state of starvation mode which is where your body consumes too few calories and your body stops metabolizing all together. And not to mention quitting smoking after nearly 15 years. If you're wondering why I was taking bc with PCOS, it was to help my hemorrhage like cycles be a little easier to get through.

Rant and rave about yourself! When you are perfect come let us know.

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Well aren't you a sassy one. You're kind of being a bully. Just so you know.

If you find others that bother you, you should quit reading it. I'd hate to know you in real life. You must not like yourself and find places like this to bully and be nasty. Move on.

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I really think you're getting the wrong impression here. Like I mentioned before, I was snappy with one person. That does not make me a bully. Don't assume that you can judge my character by my post.

Don't trust that smug face[emoji14]He's silently judging and comparing himself to the cameraman taking his picture.

The old joke goes... What is the difference between a surgeon and God? God doesn't think he's a surgeon.

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Haha my surgeon thinks he is God. That guy cracks me up.

I chewed out 1 person, singlular. Somehow you got the impression I'm going around the forum yelling at everyone who screws up. That's incorrect. After I replied to the post I'm referring to, I haven't so much as read another one about people breaking their diet. I see the titles and I bite my tongue.

Holy crap, I didn't expect this thread to be 4 pages when I woke up ???? I'm really happy to see there are people who feel the same way I do. As for those who feel my post is judgemental. You're right. It is and I'm aware of that. But I am in the rants and raves portion of this forum. So thank you for your input ^^

AMEN!!!! You are so right. And then u hear they're human they made a mistake. There is such a difference between being human and making a mistake, and MAKING A BAD CHOICE!!!! We obviously all had some sort of food issue or wldnt be here but some of us made good choices and some of us made bad choices. And some people need to hear the hard truth from someone.

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I almost wish I had a problem with food, it might make me a little more empathetic towards said people.

I'm not offended nor am I a food addict, but some people are. Thats just the way it is. For some it isn't an excuse. It's a struggle for everyone it's not the same. I ate like I was supposed to. Straws on the other hand I used one by accident and panicked because surgeon said don't do it but didn't say why. Called my dr but until they called back I asked others. Only to be told by the dr office, oh some people have issues with straws but if you don't it's ok. Not everyone has a "jerk" to keep them in line either. Just a thought if your tired of seeing the same post over and over why bother to waste time reading them or precious time venting a post.

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The point of my raving was to express my frustration with people who were knowingly making terrible decisions and getting input from like minded individuals who feel as frustrated as I do.

Good to hear that. Just remember mind over matter. food is just an energy source and you'll do amazing!

I'm almost 5 weeks out, and you're doing so well! My Water and Protein intake isn't the greatest but I'm working it it. But gym time, I get on the arc trainer for 2 hours and do light weight training for 30 Minutes. I'm still in purees and my Sw was 271, I didn't get to see what I was day of surgery but I'm 238 as of today. You're an inspiration!

Please don't reply if your offended by what I'm about to say.

I know I'm not the only person who followed their post op diet to a perfect T. I don't understand why someone would cheat post op and risk their lives for a piece of food. Maybe it's because I don't see food as a crutch? The majority of my life I've only see carbs, fats and Protein. I'm not addicted to it, and it irks the hell out of me when people use that as their excuse. I know I snapped at a newbie on her post a few weeks ago, but I really had the best intentions. My husband, who is a slim guy and very health conscious about food, would chew me out if I even so much as looked at something I'm not supposed to have. He only has the best intentions for my success. I believe everyone going through surgery should have that sort of jerk to keep them in line. Which brings me to my second issue, why would you consult with a forum first, instead of your surgeon about your screw up? Knowing how people are on the Internet and how harsh and rude they can be, wouldn't you rather be reemed by the person who did your surgery and make you feel guilty, rather than a group of strangers? All of our post op diet plans are different, mine for example: Clear liquids for a week, full liquids for a week, my puree stage is 4 weeks long, then I move on to soft foods for 2 weeks after that. Then it's all maintenance from there. I've seen some people where they only need to puree for 1 week. So of course someone like me would have a heart attack thinking about someone eating solids during purees. People don't use their brains, and don't have any self control. And that's what bugs me the most. Our surgeons should make sure someone is mentally competent to handle the diet before the surgery to make sure they don't put their lives at stake over a sandwich, or a pork chop.

Sorry, I really needed to vent that. I'm just so tired of seeing the same posts over and over again

I'm on week 3 of purees. My go to is scrambled eggs smashed up, add refried Beans, a little bit of ricotta and the liquid from salsa. Also, pureed egg salad. Sounds gross, but tastes exactly the same.

I wasn't saying anyone is better than anyone else. I think that people who eff up need to have a stern slap on the hand to make them realize how dangerous their decision is.

So as well.all know today was thanksgiving and boy was it a challenge. I had my proceedure on the 18th (6 days ago) and was advised to be on Clear liquids till the 29th. I tried my best but could not shake the feeling of hunger. My husband gave me a chocolate pudding cup and that helped. But as people with food addictions know all too well, that opened a big wide door. I infused my chicken broth with salsa, allowed myself to eat very small bits of chicken, then ate about 1.5tbs of coleslaw, 2 tbs of stuffing, 2 tbs of garlic bread, 1tbs applesauce and 2tbs of pumpkin pie-no crust. Now, this was not all in one sitting but throughout the day. I feel like scum. So discouraged and disappointed in myself. Physically I feel stuffed. I can breathe and expand my diaphragm fully but I'm uncomfortable for sure. Still trying to get my liquids in though. I don't really know what I'm asking for but perhaps that I'm going to be okay and that this happens? Maybe a scolding? I don't really know but I'd love to hear from anyone..........

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You kind of asked for a scolding. If you can't take it then don't openly post about screwing up when there's people out there that take this surgery seriously.

I'm not able to get fluids in like I want to. Protein is not going in either and I'm always sick. The heartburn is the worst. I was sleeved 9/28/2016 and I never did it.

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Um, you should probably talk to your surgeon about all that.

Just a thought, but you should reaaaaallly dilute the prune juice if it's allowed and you need it. I know on my plan I wasn't allowed any kind of juice until phase 3, and it HAS to be diluted. But I know everyone's plan is different, but if it made you nauseated, then it's probably a bad idea.

Your diet plan isn't just a diet. It's a prescription. If you can't follow surgeons orders and get some self control, then how do you expect the major surgery you just had to be a success if you crack a week in?

Where can u find the Protein Water???

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Oh just seen it said target lol

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I found it at target.

 

20g and its in fruit punch and citrus