MusicalKate13

Ya'll. I miss eating salads. I loved them pre surgery. Like last meal loved. But my stomach hates it. Tonight I had a small salad, went down ok. Immediately threw it up. [emoji24][emoji24][emoji24][emoji24]

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Ya'll. I miss eating salads. I loved them pre surgery. Like last meal loved. But my stomach hates it. Tonight I had a small salad, went down ok. Immediately threw it up. [emoji24][emoji24][emoji24][emoji24]

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For one night I wouldn't bother with anything more.
Is it like really only an overnight stay??
I had to stay for five nights (planned discharge is on the 5th post-op day here) and brought a whole bag of things.
- favorite pillow
- pyjama and shirts for several nights
- comfy clothes and underwear for several days
- phone, tablet and charger
- books if you don't read on your tablet
- the bag I store stuff like toothbrush, deodorant etc. in

Toothbrush
Biotene Spray to moisten your mouth
Disposable House Slippers for walking
Cell phone charger + phone
That's all I took. Wore the same clothes home and brought a pillow from the hospital home with me for the trip. I held it to my tummy to keep the bumpy ride from hurting.
Went commando the whole time and wore a gown, cuz was just easier.

One street taco, chicken and barbacoa. $3 no leftovers

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One street taco, chicken and barbacoa. $3 no leftovers

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One street taco, chicken and barbacoa. $3 no leftovers

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I normally hate waffles and pancakes but finally tried these and they're pretty good! pumpkin spice gluten-free Protein waffles!

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Had to try this out now that I am back to "normal" foods. Mission whole wheat low carb tortilla with pizza squeeze sauce, Canadian bacon and fat free mozzarella. This was a go to on my pre-op diet, but with a big garden salad to go with it. Took me 50 minutes, but, I was surprised I could finish it. My stomach handled it with no issues other than I was full for the rest of the day. 245 cal, 28 grams Protein, 17 grams net carbs, 5 grams fat. Kind of carb heavy, but it was worth it.

I normally hate waffles and pancakes but finally tried these and they're pretty good! pumpkin spice gluten-free Protein waffles!

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I normally hate waffles and pancakes but finally tried these and they're pretty good! pumpkin spice gluten-free Protein waffles!

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I normally hate waffles and pancakes but finally tried these and they're pretty good! pumpkin spice gluten-free Protein waffles!

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I normally hate waffles and pancakes but finally tried these and they're pretty good! pumpkin spice gluten-free Protein waffles!

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I basically had salad + some kind of Protein almost every single meal (90% of the time the protein was grilled chicken breast). Sometimes I would add some cooked veggies, but I prefer crunchy (raw) veggies.
I may be in the minority, but no, I never got bored of it (I guess I just love salad). Most of my meals even now are still salads with some sort of protein on them (by choice! lol). Though now, I may add other "toppings" that I didn't when I was in weight loss phase (cheese, berries, sauces, oils, carrots, nuts, bacon, eggs, or a bit of whatever leftovers there are in the fridge from the fam's meals, etc...)
It's weird, but I really like to cook/prepare food, smell food, look at food, watch others eat food, order food (lol), but when it comes down to actually eating it, I'm like, meh. Unless its dessert, lol.
Even now, I was soooo excited to get home and make this noodle bowl. Excited while I was grilling the chicken and excited pan frying the sprouts...then I sat down to dig in, had literally 3 pieces of chicken and one bite of noodles and 1 crispy brussel sprout leaf, and then I'm like, meh. It ain't no salad (I really need to go grocery shopping!)
(will take another crack at the noodle bowl it later, but my brussel sprouts will be soggy later...boo)

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Especially the conforming to others! This was a hard one to learn after a lot of years forcing myself to just go along with everything.

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Especially the conforming to others! This was a hard one to learn after a lot of years forcing myself to just go along with everything.

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Especially the conforming to others! This was a hard one to learn after a lot of years forcing myself to just go along with everything.

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A lot of people have trouble finding a balance that works for them. Especially when they are tempted constantly, so you're not alone and at least you're aware ❤
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I personally had to learn (mostly during losing phase) :
Not every celebration meant eating
I didn't have to eat celebratory foods because it was a celebration
Protect my journey from negative influences
Eat what I wanted/needed (on plan) vs what's expected
I could handle a single indulgence not a days worth
People in my life can conform to my food standards too vs always conforming to theirs
A stall is a setback but not a failure
There's no going backwards
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You got this ❤

Honestly I’m not sure if this is the best strategy or not.
Going all liquid diet might lead to feeling deprived and making poorer food choices later.
Instead, forgive yourself that piece of cake and make a food plan for the next 2 days and stick to it like glue!

Also, have an honest convo with yourself on why you’ve pre-determined that you’re going to have cake.
Why is it already decided???

Why did I accept the piece of cake when I know I’m going to be eating more cake this Saturday for my bfs bday 😩
I think I’m going to go on a liquid diet and have 3 fairlife Protein Shakes a day and if I’m hungry a small salad. I’m on week two of stalling and I don’t want to make it a month of no weight loss. Has anyone done a liquid fast post op? Sorry if I’m posting in the wrong place!

LOL 😂 I said the same thing to my bf while we were eating. Ironically I was scrolling through Facebook and saw this... I’ll be more willing to try this!

Ate it all. No regrets.

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Okay, so your picture reminded me that I invited BFF and her kids to come over tonite to help polish of some ice cream I've been impulse buying the past several weeks. Just went to the freezer to see if we have enough for everyone.
Um, I guess the answer is a resounding YES.
(man, I did not know we had accumulated this much...i totally forgot about the Haagen Dazs, it was in the back)

Ate it all. No regrets.

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