I'm 3 weeks post-op and have been on mushies for 11 days. My stomach is in constant turmoil. Almost everything I eat disagrees with me. Unfortunately, I've found that Ritz crackers feel really good, and mashed potatoes are the best thing ever. Today we went to the movies and I had a small amount of soft candy. I'm also eating peanut butter. Then tonight I combined the crackers and peanut butter and just for fun added a bit of grape jelly. Suddenly I thought, "WTF!!!!!" What am I doing??? This is just like every diet I've ever sabotaged!!! Granted, I'm eating very small amounts, but OMG!!! I did low carb for months before this surgery, and now I'm allowing myself carbs because that's all that feels good. So I'm asking you for an honest answer: Should I go a little easy on myself until I'm healed enough to add more veggies, fruit, and meat in my diet, or do I need to cut out all those carbs right now, even if it means I have very few food choices. (I can't eat any dairy whatsoever right now.) I'm very good at making excuses, so I can't make this decision myself. Please tell me what to do. Thanks.

Wow... you guys are the best. I can't tell you much your thoughtful, funny, and wise advice means to me. Every one of you has given me valuable insight. Last night after I wrote this I had a big meeting with myself. Viola, I think you hit it right on when you said I already knew the answer to my own question when I had my "WTF" moment. I cannot continue to feed my body empty calories and expect to be healthy. Formervbg, you are dead on about the honeymoon phase. I reminded myself that never again in my life will I have this particular period of time in which to lose weight at this rate. I CANNOT screw this up! I didn't do this to fail. I have played "beat the diet" over, and over, and over in my life, toying with the rules, eating a few sneaky bites here and there... and it took me to a place where I had to have surgery or die young. So, thank you for being my sounding board. You are all going to keep me honest. I need that. Today I have done much better. Just had and egg for breakfast, a MEASURED quarter of a cup of bean soup for lunch, and tonight it's chicken pot pie, without any crust. I also got out the guidelines from my nutritionist, and it's time to get serious here. Thanks again!

Sooo very happy to read this!!! You are gonna rock your sleeve!!!! Can't wait to see your transformation. I know it is a life changing and learning experience,we are gonna do great. We are about the same amount of time out,I had my sleev done on Jan 25th. Ever need to vent or just chat,please don't hesitate to message me!