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

Wow that's weird.. So does it start out brown? From the coco?? Forgive the questions but I really have NEVER tried it

Lol if you can see me now I'm riding an exercise bike asking you guys about cake

Edited October 12, 201312 yr by laura-ven

Wow that's weird.. So does it start out brown? From the coco?? Forgive the questions but I really have NEVER tried it

Lol if you can see me now I'm riding an exercise bike asking you guys about cake

So not to be a damper on this cake thread, but here's a recipe for a red velvet protein shake. Someone want to try it and report back?

• 1.5 scoops vanilla protein powder
  
• 2 tablespoons cottage cheese
  
• 2 tablespoons fat free cream cheese
  
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  
• Couple drops of red food coloring (optional)
  
• 1 packet of stevia
  
• Handful of ice cubes
  

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

We really can't use straws? I use straws that come with the protein shake. Muscle milk. So we can't never use straws?

We really can't use straws? I use straws that come with the protein shake. Muscle milk. So we can't never use straws?

It's ok to use straws... It's kinda like an urban myth that you can't

It's ok to use straws... It's kinda like an urban myth that you can't

Oh ok. I'm kinda scared now lol. I think I'm gonna just stay away from straws now lol.

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You're right. Red Velvet is chocolate flavored and the only way to make them is from scratch. My wife sells a ton at her bakery.

I'm just glad I don't have Oreo balls, I'd be a goner.

I'm just glad I don't have Oreo balls' date=' I'd be a goner.[/quote']

If my husband had Oreo balls, he'd be a goner....

Ok imma going to live vicariously... Does red velvet cake have a taste or is it just red???

It's a creamy dreamy smooth chocolate. Subtle and sumptuous.

We really can't use straws? I use straws that come with the protein shake. Muscle milk. So we can't never use straws?

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/76695-vsg-urban-legends/

One of many VSG Urban Legends...

Edited October 13, 201312 yr by AmandaRaeLeo

If my husband had Oreo balls' date=' he'd be a goner....

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LMFAO!!!

Fall.....pumpkin......OMG! Stay away from the McDonalds Pumpkin Spice Latte!!!! 3 bazillion calories even for a nonfat!....I did find the International Delights pumpkin spice creamer...so I am good!

Wow that's weird.. So does it start out brown? From the coco?? Forgive the questions but I really have NEVER tried it

Lol if you can see me now I'm riding an exercise bike asking you guys about cake

I suppose you can say it starts out brown if you want...I kinda mix it all together sooooo...I guess if I added the food coloring last it would be brown first:) My hubby loves red velvet with homemade cream cheese frosting, that and German chocolate are his favorite desserts.

If my husband had Oreo balls, he'd be a goner....

OMG LAURA, JUST OMG!! PAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!! I'm sooo sharing this one with my hubby...he gets a kick outta our conversations on here!

If my husband had Oreo balls' date=' he'd be a goner.... [/quote']

If he had Oreo balls you'd be all over him with a glass of milk in your hand.