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

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I tried orange crush crystals last week and did not care for it. I really thought it was going to be good.

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I like grape and mixed berry, semi frozen.

Wondering if this is a serious thread of not but here goes:

I drink a lot of alcohol in one sitting.

I don't exercise (my skin looks pretty okay)

I am beginning to feel my bulimia rear it's ugly head again and consume my life.

I'm scared to confess this to my doctor and get actual help so I pretend like everything is okay when it's not

You are not alone. I have some re-emerging bulimia issues too. It's a battle and it is hard to get back in control but we can do it. PM me if you are okay talking about it. -Erica

Ihave thoroughly enjoyed reading all these posts today..they had me ROTFLMAO! But just to put it into perspective for you all...I am still preop and today I ate 6 slices of bacon with 3 eggs and 2 slices of toast..then washed it down with 2 cran-orange mimosos..then I had 6 McDonald's nuggets with a large fry and large coke..and to top off my evening I had a 15oz Ribeye with a BIG baked tater and a salad that would be enough for most of you for a full day. And then had the audacity to have 2 chocolate chip Cookies...so long story short your little cheats are so small in comparison to those of us waiting to walk a mile in your shoes. And now I have to climb in bed miserable and over stuffed. God Bless you all for your honesty and truth in this process...

Thank you for posting this. It really put it in perspective for me. I was really feeling down on myself for all my recent cheats and seeing your post reminded me that I've had worse days than the one you posted pre-op. I wouldn't have stopped at two cookies.....I would have filled up a paper towel full and dunked them in a big glass of milk! Good luck on your surgery!

I had a ten piece Lemon Pepper Wings!!! From my fav wing spot the day before surgery

Why calling it "cheating"? It's a choice. No more. No less. If we lose control of ourselves with these choices, then it's a problem. But it's not cheating.

I just had fish sticks for dinner. Burp.

I had prawn cocktail for lunch and for dinner I had greek yoghurt with fresh blueberries. All went down very well and was given the holy sanction by my med team! Yippppppeeeee!

Well I am new to all this and will have surgery dec 6 and love hearing the bad with the good. I needed to hear this because it really makes me realize (even though I knew it) it's not a cure all!! Like before the surgeries you work it for it to work. It is also making me realize it not all perfect!! Thank you!!!

Here goes:

When I was on my pre-op diet, I swear I thought I would die on liquids. A couple times I chewed up something (cheeseburger, pizza) and spit it out because I needed real food in my mouth.

When I was on the pureed stage, hubby and I took the kids to the movies. I was licking the popcorn - didn't eat it - but the butter/salt was soooo good!

I started drinking alcohol as soon as I was able (4 weeks according to my dr.). I started slowly but now (5 months out) I can drink more than I should. I don't do it too often but this week at a work event (meaning the drinks were free) I had 2 drinks and 2 tequilla shots over the course of 3 hours.

I've tried drinking from a straw and it doesn't bother me as long as I can remember not to drink a lot at a time. I've also tried soda, but the carbonation bothers me. I cannot drink soda from a can or bottle (too bubbly). I can drink a very little if it's a fountain soda and I let it go a bit flat.

Good news is my favorite soda - Dr. Pepper - no longer tastes good to me. Same with french fries - I used to adore McD's french fries, but now they really hurt my tummy.

LipstickLady, first off love the thread and your profile pict. Second, although you ...cheat, what do you normally eat to get the numbers you have.

Bummer of a day. I ate a twix (full size, both pieces) a bag of goldfish crackers (2 serving size)...then drank as much water as possible as quickly as possible to wash it all through as quickly as possible.

Felt really foolish, and the thing is, that twix didn't even taste good and I realized the whole reason I binged was because I hadn't had anything to drink....all day.

Lesson learned, tomorrow is a new day, and when I wake up in the morning I will not have regained the 40lbs I've lost since May, I won't even have gained back the 22 since surgery. It is NOT the end of the world, it might happen again, but not tomorrow.

Bummer of a day. I ate a twix (full size, both pieces) a bag of goldfish crackers (2 serving size)...then drank as much water as possible as quickly as possible to wash it all through as quickly as possible.

I have a question. And I'm NOT judging!

When you drink water afterwards to flush it out how does it help?

Forgive me, this is a serious question.

I have tried that before (another dirty secret?) and it didn't work for me. Instead, for the first time in my life, the liquid just came back up. Never thought of liquid as something that really takes up space but with a small sleeve when there isn't room, there isn't room.

And I'm saying liquid because I've realized my only dirty secret (as in, something I don't talk about) is the fact I rarely drink water. Didn't really like it before surgery and barely tolerate it now. It makes me sick to my stomach. I drink sugar-free drinks/Powerade Zero all day every day.

I have a question. And I'm NOT judging!

When you drink water afterwards to flush it out how does it help?

Forgive me' date=' this is a serious question.[/quote']

Thanks Laura. The same question crossed my mind. If I drink after eating I feel everything is coming out. It is not comfortable at all and I am serious too.