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

Yes. I bought a box about 6 weeks ago and I've not been able to bring myself to eat them.

Today I ate one.

It was good and i was fine eating it unless I thought about it. When I thought about it, I gagged. It's the perfect snack with great stats but it's freaking ostrich!

EEWWWWW!!!

I'd rather eat my dirty gym socks.

Now who who's judging who missy??? :P

EEWWWWW!!!

I'd rather eat my dirty gym socks.

Now who who's judging who missy??? :P

My post was not ment as an enabling comments. The enabling thread covers so much more.

Why are you posting pictures of my brother in law??

Drink some water.

Thanks! This has been very helpful! This suggestion should have been obvious to me but as it never worked before surgery I almost dismissed it. Now it works fairly effectively!

Yes. I bought a box about 6 weeks ago and I've not been able to bring myself to eat them.

Today I ate one.

It was good and i was fine eating it unless I thought about it. When I thought about it' date=' I gagged. It's the perfect snack with great stats but it's freaking ostrich![/quote']

Just like a big chicken, right?

Just like a big chicken, right?

You need to repeat kindergarten.

I confess that exercise is my crossover addiction. And now that I cannot exercise I have replaced it with shopping. When I max out my credit cards I may turn to Internet porn.

As of now the porn is just a hobby.

I confess that exercise is my crossover addiction. And now that I cannot exercise I have replaced it with shopping. When I max out my credit cards I may turn to Internet porn. As of now the porn is just a hobby.

Finally - a real confession!

I confess that exercise is my crossover addiction. And now that I cannot exercise I have replaced it with shopping. When I max out my credit cards I may turn to Internet porn. As of now the porn is just a hobby.

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I am right there with you Butterthebean. I have packages arriving at my house daily from shopping. I love Amazon Prime and Amazon loves me. I just had neurosurgery last week and won't be able to exercise for the next 4-6 weeks. My Amex Black card is smoking but my bank account is crying from all the things I ordered. My wife hid my cards, but that's OK because I have them all memorized. She's just jealous that I am shopping more than she.

I'm sure there are some great free porn sites if we both go broke. Hooray for internet shopping and free shipping and a photographic memory!!!!

Did someone say porn?

I eat everything, and have paid time and time again for doing it. I'm working with moderation.... not always with a small m! How about a tiny little nicey nicey fat free/sugar free frozen soft serve yogurt.... with a giant glob of real hot fudge with almonds on top? I remember licking potato chips at about three weeks out.... I too, eat 2nd class and track on MFP. (TGF the sleeve!!)

Edited November 6, 201312 yr by feedyoureye

I confess that exercise is my crossover addiction. And now that I cannot exercise I have replaced it with shopping. When I max out my credit cards I may turn to Internet porn. As of now the porn is just a hobby.

hilarious dammit why can't excessive exercise be my cross addiction

Did someone say porn?

That's the second time today you've chimed in just for the porn, Lady. I'm stalking you so I know.

hilarious dammit why can't excessive exercise be my cross addiction

Right?! Or hey, how about moderate exercise? I'd take moderate exercise, even. I don't believe in getting sweaty for all the wrong reasons.

~Cheri

Hey I unfollowed this thread! That's okay, it looks like it simmered down. That's what I get for clickety-clicking from my content instead of the main forums, huh?

~Cheri