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

Hmm' date=' retread what I typed above about the powder room and realize the double meaning. i swear it was an innocent comment...quite the Freudian slip.[/quote']

Mine comment was innocent about Oreo cookie balls and look where were that took us. lol

Mine comment was innocent about Oreo cookie balls and look where were that took us. lol

I LOVED that one too!!!

Must. Go. Visit. The. Powder. Room.

You guys are killing me!

Ok, well here is my confession. On my birthday 9/28, I had a party I ate taco salad with tortilla chips, 1 chicken wing, had 2-4oz glasses of wine. Then last week I had pizza with sausage and cheese but it was frozen pizza so I cut it up in small squares and I ate 5 squares. I had a glass of white wine last night. Whooooo that feels good to get off my chest. Oh and the watermelon kick I have been on and it is so good and cold. I doctor told me no more due to the natural sugar in it. :rolleyes:

I drink my water through a straw. Every day. BOOM!

at about 6 weeks post-op i was at my son's and he had DORITOS. so i started out with a couple and the couple turned into a few more and before i knew i had eaten about 1/4 of the bag. oh the amazing, yumminess cannot be described. unfortunately i spent the next few hours in pain and ended up puking up orange chunks a few times. do i regret it: no. have i ever done it again: no. will i probably do it again: hell yes.

at about 6 weeks post-op i was at my son's and he had DORITOS. so i started out with a couple and the couple turned into a few more and before i knew i had eaten about 1/4 of the bag. oh the amazing, yumminess cannot be described. unfortunately i spent the next few hours in pain and ended up puking up orange chunks a few times. do i regret it: no. have i ever done it again: no. will i probably do it again: hell yes.

Even stuff like Doritos I can only eat a small amount- thank goodness!

I drink my water through a straw. Every day. BOOM!

My surgeon told me it was fine to do this;)

I drink my water through a straw. Every day. BOOM!

My Dr said it was fine to drink from a straw too.

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Darn it, y'all. Am I supposed to experience guilt? I haven't felt guilty once when I have made a poor food choice. I have seen it as my trial and error plan to see what I can tolerate and what may be off limits. I don't plan to "diet" my life away but to modify my portions, my intake order and my choices. I haven't had any major over sized portion problems yet but I have thrown up several times when "I chose poorly". Buffets with family are murder for me. Even if I stay focused on better choices and tiny servings I still over do and urp as a result (yes, I have done it twice now). I don't want a life of depravation. I don't think I have to have one with my sleeve as my helper. I try to "respect the pouch" and it tries to keep me on the straight and narrow. So far, so good. Bad choices and all.

I don't plan to "diet" my life away but to modify my portions, my intake order and my choices. Well said...

This is how I feel as well....I am not going to follow this as if it were a failed diet again. This is the rest of my life...Some days are good some not so good...But I eat much better then I ever have in my life...not to mention a lot less.....I feel fine about how I am doing it and if that changed..Then I would be on another diet that will definitely fail me...I cannot take the chance...I am learning to eat healthier and I read the back of everything I buy now...I have changed a lot over the last 11 months..I find it fascinating and fun to read labels now..i have no problem putting it back if it does not meet my personal needs or goals....

My confession today and last night:

Last night had my first taste of pizza...had three bites..felt full...10minutes later was fighting to keep it down. Luckilyit stayed down.

Today: went out for lunch Thought a few bitesof poutine was going to be safe..ate too fast..got the slimes! Spent the rest of the afternoon NPO except water and fought to keep the few bites inside my stomach.. NEVER FRIGGIN AGAIN!!! That was the worst feeling..the most pain in the world.Iswear it was worse then being in labour!

Okay slightly off topic (and knowing me, I'll be breaking a million rules by posting), but this will be coca-cola's dirty, not so 'little' secret if they go ahead with it. If any of you feel so inclined please have a look at the following, sign and promulgate.

For those that are against, indifferent to this cause; no need to comment or kick up a fuss. Please just walk on by.

Many thanks

http://action.sumofus.org/a/coke-russia-lgbt/4/3/?sub=fb

Oh confession' date=' 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?? [/quote']Lol!! God. That is absolutely something I would do!

Okay slightly off topic (and knowing me' date=' I'll be breaking a million rules by posting), but this will be coca-cola's dirty, not so 'little' secret if they go ahead with it. If any of you feel so inclined please have a look at the following, sign and promulgate.

For those that are against, indifferent to this cause; no need to comment or kick up a fuss. Please just walk on by.

Many thanks

http://action.sumofus.org/a/coke-russia-lgbt/4/3/?sub=fb[/quote']

Thanks for posting this.