I came to a Notre Dame football party and all the food looked sooo good! I'm 3 weeks post op and I'm in the last leg of my mushies. I had a small serving of avocado and was happy with that alone..... Then I wanted to try a hot wing very badly. I took 1 good bite chewed it up, sucked out all the flavor and then spit it into my napkin. It was a weak moment but I stopped myself by not swallowing. I've done so good, I've lost 24 lbs since my surgery and 43 lbs since I started this journey. Is it bad to chew up and spit out?

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It is called maladaptive eating... won't hurt you once, but definitely not anything you want to make a habit of!!

Adrianna - I did the same thing on Christmas Eve when I was 4 data post op. my family was eating smoked BBQ ribs and a smoked BBQ brisket. It smelled good and I wondered if it tasted good - it was a mail order gift from my brother. I took one small piece of meat, sucked all the flavor out of it and spit. It was tasty...that's all I wanted to know and I haven't done it since.

I bet we all have done it... But it's not healthy to make a steady diet out of it. I did it with steak once... Just to taste a piece of juicy rare ribeye before I cut off the fat... I chewed it until the flavor was gone... Then I gave it to the dog. We all have our weak moments.

I have heard of people chewing on chocolate and then spitting it out so they can get the enjoyment without the calories. Personally I wouldn't do this because I don't have the self control to chew and then spit out (and its kinda gross!)

But I guess if you have to, and have the self control, then its alright

But as Toddy pointed out, don't make this a habit

Thanks everyone for sharing your chew and spit experiences. I feel better knowing I'm not in the boat alone.

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your never alone

we've been there/done that and sometimes still there.

i say if you want something eat it (after your post op healing is completed). we are not on a diet so no need to deprive ourselves.

i never liked wings (as i cant picture their little arms a flapping)... LOL

I've been craving hot wings like crazy lol I think I just need to find something I'm allowed to eat and pour buffalo sauce all over it.. It would prob satisfy me lol

Dana - I absolutely live wings. First thing I had when I started soft foods? Chicken breast tenderloin dipped in wing sauce! That did the trick.

I agree chewing and spitting out is maladaptive behavior, if done on a regular basis. I guess once in a while, when you feel you really need to taste something it's not a big deal. However, just not something I've ever had a desire to do. I go all the way and swallow lol. Keep up the great work on the weight loss. You are doing awsome!

I've been craving hot wings like crazy lol I think I just need to find something I'm allowed to eat and pour buffalo sauce all over it.. It would prob satisfy me lol <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

I had been craving them too. I told my husband that I was going to get chicken breast an pour buffalo sauce and dip my pieces in ranch. That should satisfy me.

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