At almost 3 years post op, it is still all about choices. The difference is this, now we really are in control, at least this is my experience. The cravings I had prior to surgery, aren't there anymore. Yes, I may WANT something or something might sound really good.....but I can resist, I can make wiser choices than I use to do. Do I ALWAYS resist you ask.....No, absolutely not. Dr. Davidson said this is NOT a diet, it's a way of life. Sometimes a piece of cheesecake sounds good, and I will share a piece with my daughter or husband. There was a time in my life when we'd each get our own, and resisting was almost painful, although some times I'd make the wise choice. You understand, don't you?

Today (as I type) I am eating an entire can of Solid White Albacore Tuna (that is 1/2 cup). I make it with 1 TB of Lite Mayo and I added a baby dill pickle. My lunch is packed with 24 grams of Protein and 168 calories. Sometimes I eat half the can and will eat it on ten or twelve Mini Club Crackers or Special K Crackers, but today, I CHOSE not to eat the crackers because I wanted the protein!! My other option was left over roast. 3.5 oz of roast would be about 30 calories more than the tuna and 4 grams of protein less. It would have been yummy, but I knew the fish would be healthier. I don't think it would have been a 'bad' choice, but what I'm having is better. It really, really makes ME feel in control when I make a wise choice like this! It is so much easier post op.

What are y'all having for lunch?

A few ounces of crab, a few sections of grapefruit and a touch of thousand island on a little spring mix salad.

what's for dinner? 1 0z of tofu 1.25 oz of edaname

What's for dinner?

Buca di Beppo - we get Shrimp Fra Diavolo, I eat shrimp because it is soooo easy. I'll eat about a fourth cup of the pasta and a piece of bread, dipped in their yummy olive oil.

As someone who is still pre-op' date=' this is absolutely encouraging (and comforting) to hear. I cannot wait for it to happen to me too! Thanks <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Thanks so much for sharing with us all, I haven't been sleeved yet am to have surgery March 11th. You have given me hope that this is going to be so worth it! Thanks