MBird

Exactly, there are so many posts about people wanting to eat unhealthy foods as little as three weeks post op. It's ridiculous.

You took offense and made this post about you. How unfortunate. If that's the truth, then you wouldn't feel so crummy about someone voicing there isn't enough healthy advice on this forum. It's not about how much we can screw up to stay on course, it's about beating bad habits that got us fat to begin with and may potentially get us fat again.

I'm going to have surgery in June with the likelihood my date is moved up. I had joined a Facebook bariatric group thinking I'd find support and possibly friends there, but unfortunately left the group due to the outrageous number of posts regarding how soon people could eat pizza, drink alcohol, eat I cream or drink soda pop, etc., etc. then the myriad of unhealthy recipes that were posted was upsetting, even as I scrolled past them. Then, I came here. It's the same difference. The people who have knowledge are vastly outnumbered by the addicts and self indulgent. What's worse is if anybody speaks the truth, which is that the vast majority of people here are seeking a quick fix, don't want to put in the work, are food addicts and compulsive over eaters, and even lazy, then they risk the wrath of people who disagree and want to mess up for their own ignorant and selfish reasons. Stupidly and indulgence win out the day. I'm always from the school of thought if I know something or have information I ought to impart that to others. Knowledge is power and the truth is always better. It pisses me off to have to keep my mouth shut so that stupid or misinformed people win out the day spreading their crap all over these forums and ruining it for those of us who actually can use the encouragement and not use this site as a crutch for our self indulging. I was thinking of leaving. Then I realized I'm not alone after reading a post on here expressing the same outrage. Plus, I'll stick around for the few people who actually can use the help and viable info, not to mention have real issues with support outside these forums for reasons beyond what is normal, either they have limited net access and funds, or get a doctor that isn't up to par, plus I feel it's my duty to give out the correct information. And yes, there is actually correct information about this stuff. It's really easy to find and a great doctor will give it. Some of what I read is preposterous. Reading stupid crap such as it's okay to drink soda or pop because the stomach muscle left over from the surgery won't stretch - B.S! NOT TRUE, and if that isn't the worst if it, not acknowledging what sugar and fake sweeteners do to our bodies is the icing on the cake. Nobody is that daft in 2017. Rather than attack and change the nature of the addictions, people seek any excuse to indulge them. It's tiresome and boring. Have some guts, and stop spreading stupidity to others. Believe it or not, some of us want to be healthy and actually live longer by correcting the habits that got us here in the first place. If you don't like it, fine. It's not my job to encourage bad behavior, not for myself or anyone else. Leave a rude comment or not, that's your bit. At the end of the day it's about adding years to our lives and making the best out of a tool that not everybody has an opportunity out to use.

Tons of exercise. Weight training and give it a year. We are all different and genetics, as well as lifestyle, determines how much skin we have and how it sits on our bodies.

You're fine, don't push. Keep going on the 1/2 cup.

Eat slowly and pea sized bites. Nothing spiced. Spices can upset the tummy. If this doesn't work, call your doctor immediately.

If you eat anything like that, wait for three months. But honestly, this is about making a lifestyle change. And it's awful to see people trying to eat fattening crap loaded with sugar, sweeteners, carbs, and grease. We are here to support each other and improve the issues we have, not feed into them.... No pun intended.

2 weeks liquid, so staples can heal and you don't create a tear, or risk a leak. I believe he is telling you to eat much MUCh too soon, all the doctors I spoke to said two weeks of liquid, period!

You can add Protein powder to the broth, it may take some of the craving away. Also try to make by the broth from scratch, with meat and veggies, then freeze the meat and veggies - add some protein powder. It will help.

Hugs you tight! Fantastic!

You don't want to drink cold liquid, it will burn and ache. Room temperature and warm only. Small sips, about 3-4 ounces an hour. I wish you well.

You don't want to do cold. You want to keep liquids at room temperature. It's normal for cold to hurt. I received this information from the pre-op nurses and nutritionist.

I commend you for taking control of your issues in this way. And I wish you the best on your journey I did therapy for six months, best choice I ever made ~

Congratulations!

I can do this for you, let me know if you'd like my email or cell number. I can totally understand this, as I don't have anybody really either. There are two people in my life who care, and I can't really pound this into the ground with them. I was a gym monkey and weight trained and also know a lot about nutrition. I'll be sleeved on June 16th but they may move my date up.

A lot of comments by people who didn't read the OP's question yet are so quick to slam the answers with their own, which are completely non-relevant to OP's original post.

It comes in chocolate and vanilla flavors, also plain. I use plain. It's a powder.

She isn't a weight lifter, she doesn't need protein bars and shakes, she needs chicken and fish, small portions of roasted beef with a balance of veggies. Period.

You've got this CocoNina, half the battle is being aware you've an issue. I hate suggesting this but it's worked for me, and as one person said, fighting head hunger is like alcoholism. Try OA, it's for people who struggle with food addiction, compulsive overeating, or triggers that cause one to eat. The reasons we struggle are as various as the people who struggle. If you don't like groups, try seeking counseling or therapy. Or, write in a journal (not type) what your triggers are and why you think you have them, how you feel, so you slow your mind down and recognize with clarity what you're feeling and why, and how it connects to food. The surgery is such a fantastic tool, but many of us have work to do on our heads, too. Also, try doing things with friends that don't revolve around food too, if you already don't. Create activities that will take your mind off eating, and replace the old urge to eat with a better habit. Takes time and work but one can get passed head hunger. I think protein helps aid in reduced head hunger, too as it reduces physical hunger.

Maybe try varying a little of your work out. And agree with the advice, truly a fantastic way to see the big picture.

'Bio Chem' due to no sugar and no fat, low sodium and also high potassium. It's 20 grams of protein and 90 calories a serving. Perfect for me.

The reason the doctors tell us no alcohol is the high sugar and calorie content. Between ice cream and booze, wow. A lot of people know how to really keep a tight reign on it, but others just indulge. That's dangerous. This is a tool for me, I've cut out all the alcohol in my diet. Stopped eating sugar, period, don't do sweeteners either. I figure since I got so fat they had to cut me open, why ruin the fantastic tool I'm to be given?

Wonderful post and thank you! You got this and it's so nice to hear a positive for you is self love [emoji173]️

Try upping protein, it staves most hunger. I think you're onto something though, if you think it's emotional hunger, it probably is. I can't say this enough, a lot of us here have had eating disorders at one time or another, maybe some still struggle with it, and generally it's a life long issue. Try support groups too. It's worth a shot. Groups like OA have all sorts of support and help to keep one accountable, plus hearing stories of others who struggle with some very similar and not so similar eating issues helps. I think that's something most Bariatric people ought to try, is addressing various food addictions. People don't gain because hey have everything under control.

I think it's a great practice to cut crap out of a healthier diet and just eat that sort of thing once in a rare while and in small, very small portion. I left the Facebook group because all anyone did was post about the crap they wanted to eat rather than truly healthy recipes. It got old and it was totally obvious how so many had eating disorders they didn't want to address. So sad to me and I'm far from perfect but try at least.