So I was at Mc Donald's with my kids, didn't order anything, nor was I really hungry for that food. The smells got to me tho, my son had hot salty French fries, I tried one, just One greasy fry.

The minute it hit my stomach it felt AWFUL.

Threw up 3 times on the way home. Totally not worth it.

Oh boy what a life change this is! Any similar experiences?

I am confused. Why could you not eat baked chicken?

Twelve days out and I wasn't even off Clear liquids. Surgeons have different post-op guidelines, but even the most liberal would probably not go for baked chicken at that point.

Even when I got on solids on week 7, such a dense Protein would have to be consumed slowly and carefully and chewed to mush.

Twelve days out and I wasn't even off clear liquids. Surgeons have different post-op guidelines, but even the most liberal would probably not go for baked chicken at that point.

Even when I got on solids on week 7, such a dense Protein would have to be consumed slowly and carefully and chewed to mush.

Ah! I guess I should have looked at your surgery date. Duh!

eventually but not 12 days after surgery, should only have broth and Jello etc at that point. Now 6 weeks out adding more foods. Can't tolerate any fried don't even want to chance it.

I am. 5 weeks post op, was sleeved Dec12th. Thanks for the advise everyone! It's not really worth the bad feeling of eating poorly. Just a moment of weakness. The fry tasted terrible anyways.

I was out shopping with my husband and I had forgotten to bring a snack for myself. So I stopped at Sonics and ordered a small side of tator tots. I ate the INSIDES of just three and threw the rest out. I was on day 1 of soft foods and was afraid to eat even that small amount. Next time, I'll bring the right kind of snack with me!

I was out shopping with my husband and I had forgotten to bring a snack for myself. So I stopped at Sonics and ordered a small side of tator tots. I ate the INSIDES of just three and threw the rest out. I was on day 1 of soft foods and was afraid to eat even that small amount. Next time, I'll bring the right kind of snack with me!

GAH, stay away from Sonic. I checked their menu and there is not one thing that i would eat there. In a pinch I can find something in fast food places like El Pollo Loco or Taco Bell (the al fresco tacos are not TOO bad), but certain places have no redeeming qualities and that is one.

Bring individually wrapped string cheese or some other Protein thing. Even a bit of Peanut Butter and a few slices of apple. How about a slice of turkey wrapped around a dill pickle?

Fries were my most beloved food prior to surgery. And if I indulged one day' date=' I had to have them EVERY DAY. I would crave them. I loved fried foods.

I doubt they'll always affect you so strongly, but yeah...they aren't so fabulous post op, are they?

As your tastes change your standards will get higher. I no longer want greasy, quick foods - when I was back in America over the summer the first thing I wanted to do was eat some fast food. Within my new better habits, of course, not like I would have done pre op. Ugh. All I can say is YUCK. If you go without eating that garbage for any real length of time, you'll be amazed by how disgusting it is after a while.

Sure, some foods are still enjoyable no matter how bad I know they are. I love soda, so I keep my consumption to a minimum. I love popcorn, but I pop my own on the stove and ration myself so I don't overdo it. But most of those old trigger foods? They're gone. They taste like the garbage they are, and that's not a bad thing at all.

You might find that later on you'll enjoy a real, homemade french fry every now and again. I'm okay with them if I make them myself. They taste a thousand times better. But I still only eat four or five before I've had enough. It's nice to know you CAN eat them, even if you don't want to do it.

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Cheri,

I read a lot of your posts and I love the way you talk about food. If you have time can you give me an example of your typical day food wise? I would really appreciate it!

Sheena

At 15 months out I've had a few "I'm never eating that ever again!!!" experiences.

At about 6 months out I was craving a Shamrock shake. So I got one, drank the entire thing in about 20 minutes and had my first, and only, dumping incident. NEVER again do I think I will ever WANT a shake.

I also thought, at one point, in that first 6 months that I was "missing" Jersey Mike's Subs in my life. So, I ate 1/2 (which was 2 inches) of a Mini Sub. Not a good idea!!! I lost it all soon afterward! So that's a No Go on Jersey Mike's from now on!!

Lastly, I thought I wanted Nachos Supreme from Taco Bell. Nothing horrible happened after eating 4 bites other than coming to the conclusion that Taco Bell tastes like dog food....or what I imagine dog food to taste like!!! No more Taco Bell for me (which was my favorite pre op)!!

One of the greatest gifts my sleeve has given me is an aversion to fast food!!! I have no desire for it anymore because it tastes so processed and artificial!!! Now, if only I could develop that same aversion for Pirate Booty!!!!

ooooh I am slightly jealous. I am sleeve of steel cause I could tolerate anything post-op and still can. Its a blessing and a curse. I eat fast food maybe once a month, but I could totally eat an entire small fry and still want more nowadays! Thats why I go once a month or less. I am 19 months post op by the way.

I can't eat FFs either. They taste bad and give me a tummy ache. If I get fast food I get Arby's. the turkey bacon wrap (plain) lasts 2-3 meals and so good! Now I do get a hankling for a McDonald's chicken nugget, but one down and I remember why I don't eat it anymore. I never thought I would rather cook lol.

thanks for the reality check...even though I can eat stuff, i should follow the guidelines. I guess i assumed my new tummy was healed. i go see my surgeon and nut tomorrow. can't wait to see the #'s for the 2 week mark.

Ahhh, snack for full liquid stage is hard. Protein shake in a thermos? It gets easier!

I had my fry incident 8 days post op... I just wanted to taste it... so I chewed it up and spit it out... I was afraid to swallow!

So I was at Mc Donald's with my kids' date=' didn't order anything, nor was I really hungry for that food. The smells got to me tho, my son had hot salty French fries, I tried one, just One greasy fry.

The minute it hit my stomach it felt AWFUL.

Threw up 3 times on the way home. Totally not worth it.

Oh boy what a life change this is! Any similar experiences?[/quote']

Ugh I know how you feel, I tried McDonald's food and as soon as it hit my stomach I felt awful, yuck!

Before you flame me as a policer, please consider the following response with delicacy: why play with fire by eating a fry? Same goes for any old vice like ice cream, pie, cake or whatever before reaching goal ( or maybe even after goal).

We got the sleeve to be reborn as individuals and to be the best we can be. we can start by following the dr's and nut's orders/guidance. That is, we try and eat clean according to phases, stay hydrated and exercise to be the healthiest we can be. Please think 2x about putting that fry in your mouth or anything that your dr/nut says you should not have. The dr gives you orders for your safety and the nut gives you guidance for your healthy well being.

losing your stomach is a life changing stress, up there with losing a loved one, getting married or getting a divorce. You do not want to jeopardize the ability to form good life goals during the first 6 months and be all you can be. Now I have had a mistake with taking too much pain meds, but I have learned through an ordeal with addiction to meds not to food.

I do not want to come along as a policer or enforcer, but just want to remind you of why we did this: to be shining examples for others around us and ourselves. Ultimately, we will make the world a better place by being role models of discipline and excellence. We will slowly make this world a better place, one individual at a time, one community at a time.

Please consider this perspective with kindness and wanting the best for everyone. I am walking the talk by losing 130 lb in last 6 months and being able to run a fast 5 k in 28 min (going to do my first compete in a couple months). I hope to use the process as an example to new sleevers or anyone else that wants to be the best they can be. We will all be winners.