Okay, so, since I've been frequenting this virtual bariatric world, there appear to be a few issues which seem to ignite much debate and throw the most meekly devised threads into huge ego-centric 'flaming' exercises.

Not only do I, personally, find this predictably boring; it is also deeply unhelpful. We all know that this process changes or should change, how we do and view things to do with food and wider health issues, forever. As such, it takes a bit of getting used to.

The prospect of having to adapt our long-held behaviours is scary and our little food related rituals? They are tough bleedin' Cookies to break. (My apologies for mentioning the 'C' word there)

Consequently, I'm a big believer in the adage that 'skeletons in the cupboard' are no longer 'skeletons', if they are dragged out into the light of day. (Normally kicking and screaming with the neighbours looking on in horror)

So, roll-up, roll-up. Consider this an online bariatric confessional!

There'll be no 'Hail Mary's' or 'Our Fathers' and flagellation will NOT and should not be forthcoming.

I want you to tell us your 'dirty' little bariatric secrets.

What did you do? Why did you do it? (and I will refrain from asking 'with whom?' you did it!) How did it make you feel afterwards? Did you resolve to never do it again - or indeed, did you think that actually, everything in moderation is not so bad after all?

Did you chow down on that hot-sauce laden and cheese encrusted beef taco 2 days post op? (No one can tell I'm fantasizing about anything that does not constitute a 'fluid' much, can you?!!!) Did you sneak into the fridge and eat all your kids chocolate bars, happy in the knowledge that your Protein Pump Inhibitors would prevent you from getting indigestion? Did you swallow 10 vodka martini's to see if your pouch and your legs could take it?

Come on, tell Aunty Revs and lets see if we can put these beasts to bed once and for all x

As is only fair, I shall go first.. Tonight, I, 8 days post surgery, ate a fair amount of cheese frosting off the top of a red velvet cupcake (and maybe a couple of mouthfuls of the sponge, too). Why? Because it was there. Did it make any sense? No, because I have never craved sweet stuff. I'm a savoury kind of girl. What did I learn from it? That damn, I'm an emotional eater (which I never thought I was) and that shockingly, that **** went down a little bit too easily. Consequently, I learnt in that way lies grave danger...

See, if I can do it, anyone can. So, step forward and lets hear the 'worst' you've got. Everyone is welcome and all are equal here x

I drink Coke Zero. Through a straw.

I drink Coke Zero. Through a straw.

For real?!

I drink Coke Zero. Through a straw.

Dont you know we are not supposed to use straws!! They will blow up your tummy!!

Dont you know we are not supposed to use straws!! They will blow up your tummy!!

Oh confession, there are many...

But one night I stuffed a Protein bar in my mouth and ate it real quick before my husband came back into the room (a recovering sneak binge eater)

Oh and revs what's a protein pump inhibitor??

I indulge in the occasional potato chip, french fry and candy. I had a spoonful of ice cream tonight with caramel syrup. And the bad stuff goes down TOO easy. I don't want to feel like I can't have these things again, but feel bad when I eat them. Like the other night, my daughter wanted some Fruit Loops. I had a couple and that turned into a handful and if I didn't put the box away, it would've been more. When I fall off, I tell myself that tomorrow is a new day and I'm doing the very best I can. And you're right, we eat it because it 'was there.' Harsh reality is, I'm still eating out of emotion or boredom, but I'm trying really hard to control that. Thanks for having a post like this, I was DYING to confess to someone that understands!

For real?!

For realz.

I DO NOT recommend this to anyone else. It makes my tummy hurt if it is not flat enough, and it fills me up so I don't eat enough. I can only drink it as a fountain drink or poured over ice and stirred. It takes me all day to nurse one and it's usually completely watered down before I get more than two inches down.

Don't do it.

Lol, this is too funny. I think I was 4 weeks post op & finished off a bag of spicy potato chips before my husband came home. Was surprised at that moment that I was able to eat them so easily so soon. Felt guilty that I fell off the program so soon & paid for it later that day, I never did it again.

I drink a glass or so of coke zero in a week. I have No problems with it. I can eat pretty much everything except salad (which I miss )and milk.

I just only eat a few bites then I'm full. I was sleeved 3-25-2013 I'm down 70lbs!

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LiptstickLady: You REBEL!

Laura: Protein Pump Inhibitors are things like Omeprazole. They are basically like a nuclear version of Zantac. As for your Protein Bar fest?! lol love it. Least you could get it down!

Jessica: You're more than welcome. There's no shame, we're all the same (as is said as the tagline on a rather disturbing program in the UK called 'Embarrassing Bodies'

Laura: Protein Pump Inhibitors are things like Omeprazole. They are basically like a nuclear version of Zantac. As for your Protein Bar fest?! lol love it. Least you could get it down!

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Proton pump inhibitor...

Muahaahahaha.....

this is my one and only chance to correct you, so I'm taking it!!!

:::: Laura runs from the room, into the kitchen, grabs an Oreo and stuffs it with glee and self satisfaction::::::

LOL That is funny. Shows how much attention I paid to the packaging! Nice catch.

LOL That is funny. Shows how much attention I paid to the packaging! Nice catch.

Girl... you know I had to take it where I can get it with you! You damn brainiac

8 days post op I licked the seasoning off some wheat thins...I think it was the sun dried tomato basil flavor. f**k it was good. My sweet dog Wrigley ate the licked crackers afterward. She was all too happy to dispose of the evidence for me.

Also.....I parked in a handicapped space at the dollar store while on my 2 week pre-op diet. I was running in real quick to get a Kit Kat which I may or may not have eaten. Honestly it disappeared so fast I'm not sure where it went.

8 days post op I licked the seasoning off some wheat thins...I think it was the sun dried tomato basil flavor. f**k it was good. My sweet dog Wrigley ate the licked crackers afterward. She was all too happy to dispose of the evidence for me. Also.....I parked in a handicapped space at the dollar store while on my 2 week pre-op diet. I was running in real quick to get a Kit Kat which I may or may not have eaten. Honestly it disappeared so fast I'm not sure where it went.

Lmao that's your story and you're sticking to it huh? This thread is too funny

8 days post op I licked the seasoning off some wheat thins...I think it was the sun dried tomato basil flavor. f**k it was good. My sweet dog Wrigley ate the licked crackers afterward. She was all too happy to dispose of the evidence for me.

Also.....I parked in a handicapped space at the dollar store while on my 2 week pre-op diet. I was running in real quick to get a Kit Kat which I may or may not have eaten. Honestly it disappeared so fast I'm not sure where it went.

Too much...But thankfully we are all being human here........Kit Kat..yummm!