Hi Sleevers,

I am in need of some tough love.

I am probably one of the very few that has fallen off the wagon so early on. I am only 11 days post-op and I've already cheated. Today, I had such a giant craving for some bread that I drove down to Trader Joes and bought myself some rolls. My only saving grace, I think, is that I chose the rolls that seemed the healthiest because one roll had 10 grams of Protein and 5 grams of Fiber. Well, I took those puppies home and ate one with a small bowl of creamy tomato and bell pepper Soup. I did not eat it all at once, as it would not fit, but I did manage to eat it. It did feel somewhat weird in my stomach for a bit but it do not come back up or cause me pain.

What is wrong with me? Why am I already messing up? I am supposed to be on full liquids for 3 more days and then transition to pureed foods, but I'm already eating bread.

I paid for the surgery myself, so I was able to get it very quickly and without any hassel. I did not have to see a nutritionist or lose weight to qualify or anything. Maybe this is why I am being so weak, so early on. I've already dropped a total of 15 pounds since starting my 7 day pre-op diet, and I'm feeling good about how I look. This might also be why I'm veering from my path, or maybe I'm subconsciously afraid to get thin, or something. I don't know what is wrong with me, but if I don't straighten myself out now, then I can be sure that more and more cheating will soon come.

Does anyone have any good words for me? I appreciate your help and support.

Adriana

I am day 6 and started to justify chocolate. Seriously. It reduces to a liquid, which is my rule for right now. I've lost my mind. You're not alone, but don't do it again, k? I won't, either. Deal.

Please be careful of your stomach staple line though. It wakes twelve weeks for that to heal. Bread will swell and possibly damage your staple line. Same with pasta and rice.I wasn't allowed those things til 12 weeks.

Okay, I threw the rest of the bag away. Why did this not occur to me before? I not only threw them away but I soaked them in dirty Water, crumpled them up, and then threw them away.

No more messing around!! Liquids only, for the next three days. No excuses!

I guess I thought this was going to be easier than it turned out to be. I've read many posts where people say that people are not even hungry post-op and their tastes have really changed. Well, I am still craving most all of the same junk, but it still remains to be seen if I still enjoy the same stuff. Right now, it's all these craving in my head, fueled by the idea that I'm not getting enough calories. I've heard people say that post-op they shoot for about 800 calories a day, but in my mind that is way too low. I think that I should be eating between 1,200 and 1,500 calories each day, to lose weight steadily but not too fast. It's all just excuses, I suppose.

Thanks everyone for your support. Please keep the suggestions coming. I need all I can get. I have to beat this!

Adriana

While you are still losing you need to stay around 600-800. Not 1,000-1,200 until you maintain. I am 15 months out and still can't even get close to 1200 a day to maintain.

I am day 6 and started to justify chocolate. Seriously. It reduces to a liquid, which is my rule for right now. I've lost my mind. You're not alone, but don't do it again, k? I won't, either. Deal.

Deal, JolieBug! We will not do that again. No excuses. I am making a commitment with you.

Thanks everyone! I feel more centered and empowered by your support, with each comment I read.

I have not been getting in enought Water, which may be what is causing some of my cravings, so I'm going to get onto that starting right now.

While you are still losing you need to stay around 600-800. Not 1,000-1,200 until you maintain. I am 15 months out and still can't even get close to 1200 a day to maintain.

I cannot rationalize in my mind how this would be good for anyone. Do you have any science behind this number of calories? This low number, to me, seems like something that an anorexic would consume. I've never seen a diet plan that was this low in calories. Do you know why it is so little?

Thanks for your help!!

When's losing weight it's more about the protein intake vs the caloric intake protein helps to lose the weight. That's what my dietician told me!

Everyones right, its not the fact that you cheated, its very very dangerous for you at this stage! You dont want to end up back on the operating table with a leak or infection. It's hard I know, I am craving junk that I never even ate much of. Now I feel like I could eat ten pounds of certain things. We just have to turn it off in our heads, eat something satisfying and healthy it will help to fill up on good food, especially cause it doesnt take much to fill us. Good luck, you can do it:)

When's losing weight it's more about the Protein intake vs the caloric intake protein helps to lose the weight. That's what my dietician told me!

Well, I've got no excuses for not getting in enough protein. I recently purchased a large tub of Cookies n creme flavored Protein shake, and today my powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury products arrived. I got the chicken broth and the unflavored canisters of protein. I can throw either of these into my Soups and get tons of protein at each meal. I will make sure and get my protein in.

Thanks for the info!

Everyones right, its not the fact that you cheated, its very very dangerous for you at this stage! You dont want to end up back on the operating table with a leak or infection. It's hard I know, I am craving junk that I never even ate much of. Now I feel like I could eat ten pounds of certain things. We just have to turn it off in our heads, eat something satisfying and healthy it will help to fill up on good food, especially cause it doesnt take much to fill us. Good luck, you can do it:)

You all are right about this. I did not really consider how dangerous it is because I ate tiny bites at a time and it took me half a day to eat one roll. Nonetheless, you are totally right!! I will not do this again. Thanks for helping to scare me straight. I needed this.

You will hurt your self dear your stomach is not heeled it may feel like its no harm, but what you did was major you don't wanna cause a leak. I'm not trying to scare you but I was told I can leak up to 4 weeks that's why I'm trying to be careful. Your story scared me I'd love to buddy up with you you can email me at beckerscandy22@yahoo.com

You will hurt your self dear your stomach is not heeled it may feel like its no harm' date=' but what you did was major you don't wanna cause a leak. I'm not trying to scare you but I was told I can leak up to 4 weeks that's why I'm trying to be careful. Your story scared me I'd love to buddy up with you you can email me at beckerscandy22@yahoo.com[/quote']

I think it is not unheard of for a leak to occur 9 months out...

Okay, I'm totally freaked out!! I will not do this again.

I don't have any pain, though, so should I not worry about a leak and consider myself a very lucky lady? I finished eathing the bread about 5 hours ago.

Okay' date=' I'm totally freaked out!! I will not do this again.

I don't have any pain, though, so should I not worry about a leak and consider myself a very lucky lady? I finished eathing the bread about 5 hours ago.[/quote']

You will be fine; I am just saying leaks can continue to occur even far out if you do something outrageous or just are unlucky...just follow the rules of your doctor and you will be in good hands.

You have probably done no harm! But it would be wise to not tempt fate and do it again. And it sounds like you realize this this is a challenge for most of us! We had a part of our stomachs taken out so we cant eat as much but an even bigger fix has to come from within our heads.. You will feel better and more satiated once you are eating more solid food again.. Then you can use that time to work on the head hunger and food addictions.

I wish you luck and don't be to hard on yourself

We've all made mistakes

Laura