hot pocket

[BlueEyes 5]

Ok so almost 9 weeks post tried to eat a hot pocket and almost chocked

[DonRodolfo 1,416]

Ok so almost 9 weeks post tried to eat a hot pocket and almost chocked

Why would you want to eat a hot pocket? Did you look at the nutrition label before you ate it? Doing that helps keep me away from bad stuff.

Not trying to berate you, but we have to eat smarter now.

[BlueEyes 5]

Lol yes this true however a small piece we can eat won't hurt us lol... But I guess the bread is still hard to eat

[Chimera 644]

The hardest part of all of this is altering our mindset - and making the healthiest choices we can. Its really, really important to work on the habits that will make the surgery a success - what's the Doc say? Protein first. Protein first. Protein first.

Take it from me - who just came back from a trip and witnessed my sister in law - who had lost all of her excess weight after a RNY - working her way back up - gaining 35 lbs since Christmas eating crap - little bits at a time.

[zenandnow 514]

Lol yes this true however a small piece we can eat won't hurt us lol... But I guess the bread is still hard to eat

I struggle with this too; "just a taste, just a little...". But that's part of what got me to this point. Not that everyone has the same story, I just know that for ME, rationalizing poor food choices is a slippery slope. That's one thing I find helpful about this forum - the vets have been there, done that and talk about the fact that real success comes with a complete change in attitude about food. I am one of those people who can't have "just a little" because that little gradually increases and becomes a staple of my diet. I HAVE to eat better. It's the only way I'll get healthy. The sleeve can help me do that, but only if I do my part too. Because a small piece WILL hurt me.

[BlueEyes 5]

Thank u I needed the encouragement

[SpaceDust 585]

Thank u I needed the encouragement

Hang in there - for now it's best to be cautious, even if you end up being one who can do the moderation rather than abstention drill. I confess to having tested the waters a little, too, but it's very much a planned thing and calculated into my daily intake, and in part it is to determine if some foods are a problem for me. So far, so good, but like I said, I think it through and figure out what I need to do to keep it all balanced and in check.

Luckily, my husband helps keep me focused and will remind me if it seems like I'm about to make bad choices (no pretzel bites for me, darn it!). He is making this a team effort, which makes me feel like I have a safety net! I'm allowed a bite or two of something occasionally as a treat but only if I'm on track with my nutrition for the day and the treat is not completely devoid of nutritional value.

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[cindymg 629]

Order a book entitled "Hungry" by Allen Zadoff. Avail on Amazon. He is not a WLS patient, but discusses food addiction. He also talks about "trigger foods" -- foods that lead you to other addictive foods. That's what anything with white flour or sugar is for me. One bite can harm you!

[DonRodolfo 1,416]

I struggle with this too; "just a taste, just a little...". But that's part of what got me to this point. Not that everyone has the same story, I just know that for ME, rationalizing poor food choices is a slippery slope. That's one thing I find helpful about this forum - the vets have been there, done that and talk about the fact that real success comes with a complete change in attitude about food. I am one of those people who can't have "just a little" because that little gradually increases and becomes a staple of my diet. I HAVE to eat better. It's the only way I'll get healthy. The sleeve can help me do that, but only if I do my part too. Because a small piece WILL hurt me.

I couldn't have said this any better.

[SpaceDust 585]

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Very true. That's why I'm being cautious as I try occasional treats and I'm glad that my husband is my willing safety net/reality check. If I hit a trigger, I want someone paying attention and helping me to get back on track, because I won't trust myself not to rationalize. So far, I haven't hit any problem foods, but I won't be surprised if one pops up.

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