Some days I am Shamu and some days I am Flipper. Today is a definite Shamu day.

How do you buy groceries without losing your mind?

I have a big family so grocery shopping is not a quick in and out trip. I don't buy a bunch of junk food anymore but the sights and smells....

This morning I entered the door of Brookshire's to the aroma of fresh baked bread. I tried to ignore it, but the smell wrapped around me like a python snake and would not let go. It followed me throughout the store, taunting me.

The pasta isle caused me to drool on my clean shirt.

I didn't even go down the flour/sugar/cake mix isle. When I glanced down that isle, I swear I saw a woman holding a pan full of home made biscuits in one hand and a pound of butter in the other, so I ran.

I sent the teenager to the chip isle and the bread isle.

I bought eggs and more eggs - they are my friend right now.

I spotted the slice and bake cookies. The kids love those and I should buy them. In the basket. They don't need fresh cookies. Back on the shelf. I can have just one. Back in the basket. No, I can't. Back on the shelf. Run, Forrest, run. (In my case, waddle)

The last isle is the frozen fat stuff....you know....TGIFriday's frozen stuff, frozen bread dough, ice cream, pies, cool whip, waffles..... I grab a box of sugar free Popsicles and waddle to the front.

By the time I am checked out, I am starving to the point of a headache. Which, I guess is only fitting since it is all in my head.

When I got in the van, I grabbed a Popsicle and slurped it on the way home.

Whew! I have to do this every week.

Hey Judy, I know what you mean. I felt that way myself. I'm from Sugar Land and just found this group. I had my sleeve four months ago and it's the best thing I have ever done. Looks like you have a wonderful support team.

I laughed so hard because I can relate. I lucked out that I only have me and my 5 year old to buy for, but I agree, it is tough sometimes. I am only a few weeks out after my surgery date. I went to the store today and smelled the fresh baked bread / donuts as I was going to buy eggs. The smell was yummy, but I definitely don't want to go back there. Now if I could only get over the craving of steak or chicken or some sort of meat. (Or if I could convince myself to eat pureed chicken), I would be good.

It really helped me to have a Water bottle with me though. Sip, sip, sip through the store.