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

And I'm not lying about the 'just what the doctor ordered' bit either. Contacted my bariatric nurse and her words? 'The week you've had - have at it honey. Just don't drink too much, because it'll hit you hard.' I think I love my nurse...

I think I love your nurse too! I don't see mine offering that advice! Hope your weekend is better than your week.

I just had a mojito, 3 tiny shrimp, and a Trader Joe's meringue.

So here's to *you* Madam!

:-)

Two vodka's and 10 hours sleep. Marvelous! Ready to take on the world!

Two vodka's and 10 hours sleep. Marvelous! Ready to take on the world!

Well isn't that peachy! I'm quite jealous! Maybe I should indulge, I could sure use 10 hours sleep!!! Sooo happy to see you're feeling better Now...GO GETTUM

Thank you, dear. I have no intention of going to get them, despite having lots of sleep. Today, I shall be largely sat on my behind watching tv and chilling the hell out. Love the weekends!

Mmmm' date=' alcohol...... now going to start thinking about what I could drink, not having had alcohol in months... What can I drink without carbonation? Vodka martini? Piña colada? Lol.[/quote']

My new drink is vodka, diet Cranberry and mango Passionfruit Crystal light. It's awesome and not much sugar!

Thank you' date=' dear. I have no intention of going to get them, despite having lots of sleep. Today, I shall be largely sat on my behind watching tv and chilling the hell out. Love the weekends! [/quote']

Hey that sounds like a good plan too:)

Okay' date=' sorry don't believe that crap. I've lost 103 pounds. 3 plus years out. Drink about 150 ozs or so a day and it's ALL THROUGH A STRAW! I have great restriction and no reflux!!! [/quote']second the straw. I didn't use one early out but at 2.5 years out,I love a straw.

Lynda

I made a pot roast and homemade mashed potatoes for the family night before last. I can tolerate beef very well but that chuck roast immediately evacuated back through the way it came. I figured it was just a bad night as I have those from time to time' date=' but I tasted it the next day and BOOOOOOM, out it came. The mashed taters were the same. They made me feel as if I had swallowed a rock. SOB!!!! I am in serious denial right now.[/quote'] you are still kinda early out. I couldn't eat potatoes for more than a year.

Lynda

I've had cheese toast the last 2 mornings for breakfast. The bread is high fiber, and the cheese will clog me up so I look at them as balancing each other out.

cheese on toast... OMG.... I may have to try that....

cheese on toast... OMG.... I may have to try that....

There is NO way imma try toast this soon!

I had a slice of toast last night, admittedly, with a cup of tea. It took me two goes, but it went down and I felt fine. Small bites i think are key..

I had a slice of toast last night, admittedly, with a cup of tea. It took me two goes, but it went down and I felt fine. Small bites i think are key..

Well that's awesome! Idk...I had a carb balance tortilla about a week and a half ago and suffered so bad I have NO desire for bread yet...that is until I decide to make some homemade sweet rolls!

I've had cheese toast the last 2 mornings for Breakfast. The bread is high fiber' date=' and the cheese will clog me up so I look at them as balancing each other out.[/quote']

Gee bean. Gotta be careful if you are going go be recovering for a month or more from TT right? Without the calories burned from daily running....