Help I'm almost 3 months post op and am eating regular foods now. I can eat anything except for fried foods. It's so hard to stop eating sometimes I feel like I never had surgery:( Im down 33lbs but feel like I could have done much better by now.

I had this happen also. Just be very mindful of what and how much you put in your mouth. Go back to measuring things out and WRITE DOWN Everything you eat and drink and how much, It was at this point I began to journal it all in "My Fitness Pal". It really helps seeing what your eating, and being accountable for it. Good luck to you! 33lbs is a terrific accomplishment! You can do it!! =)

Help I'm almost 3 months post op and am eating regular foods now. I can eat anything except for fried foods. It's so hard to stop eating sometimes I feel like I never had surgery:( Im down 33lbs but feel like I could have done much better by now.

Self-imposed two-week preop liquids-only diet. Remember the misery of the first few days the next time you put a carb or a food with refined sugar in your hands.

And definitely what Kelly said, start tracking your intake.

33 lbs down is great, but it's more important how you feel about things. You say you can eat a lot, but keep in mind there is almost no restriction for the foods that are most likely to make you stop losing or regain.

Don't beat yourself up about what you have done. You can't hate yourself thin (this thought thanks to Elina from Obesity Help VSG board!). Just remember what Writer Girl from our boards said: Self soothing doesn't have to be self destructive.

It's imperative that you track what you are eating: including amounts. I strongly recommend weighing your food or measuring it. I find weighing more accurate. If you have junk food around, get rid of it. If you can't get rid of it because other family members want it, move your food or their junk food to another cupboard and shelf in the fridge and freezer.

Find something that makes you happy besides food. That is different for everyone. Make yourself a goal board, with pictures of things you want when you are at goal. Put it somewhere you can see it.

If you eat something bad, just get back on the wagon and try again. We've all been there and we are rooting for you!

Lynda

Do you eat protein first and feel no restriction after a few or 3-4 ozs?