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I am almost 3 weeks post op and I am having a little trouble staying about from the things I shouldn't eat. Had a kids birthday party yesterday and had a few bites of pizza. Anyone have any tips in how to veer away from my fat girl mentalit?

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I am having trouble too n was tempted by 6 year old left overs

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It's all about mindful eating. You need to be fully aware of everything you are putting in your mouth.

I know all programs are different, so please don't be offended about my question. Did you have to attend behavioral modification classes prior to your surgery? With my program I had to go through 6 weeks of 2hrs classes and then attend monthly 2 hour meetings until approved for surgery.

This is a lifestyle change and be mindlessly eating or grazing are going to sabotage our efforts.

Hope I helped a little! :D

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I always had my Protein drink with me at that point and sometimes held on to it and gripped it in frustration as well as anger at times. Sip that and remember not to take the first bite. I know others did but I didn't want to take a chance with my sleeve. I'm a rule follower, so I would look things up in the booklet with the program I was suppose to follow and decide ahead of time what I would have. I brought food with me. Had my surgery a couple of weeks before Thanksgiving. Stayed home for most of the day, and then went to son's for dessert. I took my pumpkin shake with me and my protein pudding. It takes planning. Other people may disagree but that is just me. Hope this helps a little. I did the same when we went to a movie and I didn't eat popcorn.< /p>

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It's all about mindful eating. You need to be fully aware of everything you are putting in your mouth.

I know all programs are different' date=' so please don't be offended about my question. Did you have to attend behavioral modification classes prior to your surgery? With my program I had to go through 6 weeks of 2hrs classes and then attend monthly 2 hour meetings until approved for surgery.

This is a lifestyle change and be mindlessly eating or grazing are going to sabotage our efforts.

Hope I helped a little! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' />[/quote']

I had to see a psychologist to be cleared for surgery. I guess I have to learn to plan my days do that I stay on track. Thanks for your help

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I always had my Protein Drink with me at that point and sometimes held on to it and gripped it in frustration as well as anger at times. Sip that and remember not to take the first bite. I know others did but I didn't want to take a chance with my sleeve. I'm a rule follower, so I would look things up in the booklet with the program I was suppose to follow and decide ahead of time what I would have. I brought food with me. Had my surgery a couple of weeks before Thanksgiving. Stayed home for most of the day, and then went to son's for dessert. I took my pumpkin shake with me and my Protein pudding. It takes planning. Other people may disagree but that is just me. Hope this helps a little. I did the same when we went to a movie and I didn't eat popcorn.< /p>

Carol is exactly right. When I plan, I am successful. When I don't, look out.

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Moms have it hard... making and cleaning up after the little ones. All I can say is... try to not take the first bite...

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I am having trouble too n was tempted by 6 year old left overs

hahaha I first read this as you were temped by left overs that were 6 yrs old :)

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