Hey folks.

I need to 'fess up and be honest here. I am really, really struggling. I had surgery on Feb 9, less than 2 weeks ago. I have not been able to stay on my post op diet. I think I worked so hard to follow my pre op diet - 3 1/2 weeks of misery. I didn't cheat once. I only had the prepackaged junk they gave me. It was awful. But I did it. Why can't I find the same strength now?

I'm supposed to be on pureed foods. But I was so sick of them, and so hungry. I felt restriction for only about 3 days. I have ate: a grilled cheese sandwich, macaroni and cheese, cereal, and <gasp> a McDonalds cheeseburger. I can say for sure I am eating less than I did before the surgery.... much smaller portions. But I know I am not supposed to eat these foods. I'm afraid I'm going to cause my band to slip, or stretch out my pouch or something. I need to get control.

Please tell me, am I the only one who cheated on the post op diet. Does this mean I'm doomed to be a lapband failure? Please help.:thumbup:

Thanks so much.

Well you are not the only one. I did follow my post op diet. I has one week of liquid, 2 weeks of mushy and then to regular food . Once on regular food . I however cheated. For one week. I ate .A lemon chess tart, fried chicken leg, slice of pizza,. I how ever ,went for my first fill and still fill the same way . Hungry. I have picked my self up and started again. I measured my lunch and dinner for the next 3 days. You will do the same. Hang in there. I figure , take it one day at a time. I have lived a lifetime with this love for food and bad habits. But we have taken the step. I read something today that said

One step at a time gets you in the right direction .

please read my story at willbaskinnygirl

thank you!!

Sounds like you paid for the tool, but didn't want to use it properly to make it work.

I for one however would not have gone through this for 20-40 lbs that is sure.