First trip to grocery store since surgery

[kadoane8 1]

Today was the first day I went to the grocery store since I was banded on Jan 7th. It was so hard. I was excited to see, however, that the commissary had the Isopure and some Protein Shots so that will save some money, and I am looking forward to trying those. I cried when I got home after my son didn't eat the rest of the left over spaghetti that I have been wanting to scarf for a couple of days now. My husband was very supportive and understanding-polished it off before I could and did the dishes (and hugs and kisses of course). I thought I was getting myself a treat by getting myself some magazines, and I bought the wrong ones because they all have food everywhere in them! I did have my daughter give me a hug, because now she is able to fit her arms around me and touch her fingers, but I am still JONESIN' for FOOD!! I had three wedges of light Laughing Cow. I guess if that is as much as I have binged so far, then that is ok, right?

[HeatherinCA 10]

Aww it'll be fine! Make sure you enjoy what you can eat, then you won't be upset you can't eat these other things.

[Steph951 1]

I was banded 1/11 and I'm dying over here too!!! I strained clam chowder tonight and the other night had olive garden strain their Soup for me too but man I wanted a breadstick Soo bad... One more week til mushies!!!!!! And I'm down 15lbs so we can do this!! Get some pudding mmmm

[kadoane8 1]

I was banded 1/11 and I'm dying over here too!!! I strained clam chowder tonight and the other night had olive garden strain their Soup for me too but man I wanted a breadstick Soo bad... One more week til mushies!!!!!! And I'm down 15lbs so we can do this!! Get some pudding mmmm

Oh, I do have pudding and I can add Protein powder to it and not feel bad about eating it! I am in the mushy stage and so ready to crunch something!

Oh, poo-poo on the hubby. He got up because he couldn't sleep and ate ice cream. Good thing I love him.

[Kalipso2 25]

i'm sorry to hear that you're struggling but i think we all struggled in the beginning too... at least i know i did!

unfortunately, it takes awhile before the cravings and the temptation to binge go away... but it DOES get easier, i promise!

you'll get used to the small portions. don't deprive yourself of occasional treats. if you're craving something, just eat a bite or two and throw the rest away. at least that's what i do.

[honk 780]

During mushie stage I would take fat free greek yoghurt with fruit(higher in protein), chobani, put it in a tupperware and use a stick mixer on it. The consistance was a a very airy pudding consistancy. After weeks of broth and Tomato Soup it was like HEAVEN!

I am a big fan of low fat laughing cow cheese. During mushies I used it instead of mayo with canned chicken or tuna. Now that I am on solids I make chicken sandwiches as follows: Romaine lettuce leaf, spread lf laughing cow down the spine, add chicken breast, squeeze on mustard, sometimes cut up halves grape tomatos.

I totally remember how hard liquid and mushie stages were. Believe me. I understand you may have eaten the laughing cow cheese for the texture or the flavor. I think however you would have felt more full, and perhaps more emotionally satisfied with a 8 oz of low fat Soup for the same 100 calories. I'm not being judgemental just trying to provide options. Even now after fills when I am on liquids/mushies I add Mrs Dash salt free chicken flavor seasonings before heating up the soup. HUGE difference.

[Shells20 1]

Has anyone tried the Isopure shakes? Are they any good versus another kind?

[Alikat0409 0]

I hated liquids as well. I felt hungry all the time as it seemed to be going straight through. I cheated and ate soft food two days early and I was so happy. It was nice i ate about 1/2 cup...maybe 2/3 and i was full. I still need to get my brain wrapped around the fact that i dont need as much food cause even tho I am using a small salad plate for dinner I still cant eat all the food I am putting on my plate. LOL...it feels good though.

[kadoane8 1]

Thank you all. It is better today, but I waited a little too long before my cottage cheese lunch today. Still trying to get the eating down and still have a life!

I do the Isopure Natural vanilla and Natural chocolate, plus the unflavored for Soups and my coffee. The do not have that weird artificial flavor to them. I do the Isopure drinks and dilute them and add the New whey Protein shots to my Water throughout the day.

Last night I felt like I need something in my stomach, so I made some chicken broth, put some of the unflavored Isopure in and some curry and sipped it. It was really tasty. Oh, and I do the Pure for my tea.