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

Hah! Work it baby!

Now, who says i have no affinity with being 'banded'

Muahahahaha

Ok ok ok... Show us...

There ya go...

Anyone wanna see my old knickers??

Sexy!

I try...

I confess that I have advanced my post op diet from "1-3 weeks on liquids" to puree in the second week. And I am now just begining week four and I have squeezed smooth foods and soft foods into the same time period. I ate half a piece of pizza last night. I ate kettle corn "probably like 4 cups" over the past week. I ate a few bites of a grilled cheese sammich. I confess that I feel like I can fot more into my pouch than my post op book says that I should be able to. That makes me feel like something is wrong. I get so paranoid that every little ache or pain near my stomach area is because I have made it stretch and now I have a leak.

I am so surprised that I am tolerating everything I put in my mouth. Breads, sugar, etc... but on the other hand it helps my emotional state because the first few weeks, and ocassionaly to this day, I mourn over food. Sometimes I just want to eat and swallow normal. I look at other people and think "I bet they have all of their stomach and can eat normal". I've even had fantasies about having a stomach transplant so that I can feel normal again. Lol.

I am starting to feel better because I am starting to eat more normal foods just not as much. I kind a feel like everything is a waste because I cannot eat much of the serving. I feel bad because it takes me so long to chew my bite just so I can make sure it goes down. I listen for the gurgle or feel for a funnel feeling (is that normal?).

I am sure there is more but dang it I can't think of any right now.

I confess that I have advanced my post op diet from "1-3 weeks on liquids" to puree in the second week. And I am now just begining week four and I have squeezed smooth foods and soft foods into the same time period. I ate half a piece of pizza last night. I ate kettle corn "probably like 4 cups" over the past week. I ate a few bites of a grilled cheese sammich. I confess that I feel like I can fot more into my pouch than my post op book says that I should be able to. That makes me feel like something is wrong. I get so paranoid that every little ache or pain near my stomach area is because I have made it stretch and now I have a leak.

I am so surprised that I am tolerating everything I put in my mouth. Breads, sugar, etc... but on the other hand it helps my emotional state because the first few weeks, and ocassionaly to this day, I mourn over food. Sometimes I just want to eat and swallow normal. I look at other people and think "I bet they have all of their stomach and can eat normal". I've even had fantasies about having a stomach transplant so that I can feel normal again. Lol.

I am starting to feel better because I am starting to eat more normal foods just not as much. I kind a feel like everything is a waste because I cannot eat much of the serving. I feel bad because it takes me so long to chew my bite just so I can make sure it goes down. I listen for the gurgle or feel for a funnel feeling (is that normal?).

I am sure there is more but dang it I can't think of any right now.

Kinda ironic you are talking of before and after knickers. That was actually one of my turning points in deciding to have a VSG. I had bought a 3 pack of undies on vacation cause I forgot to pack em but didn't look at the size (come-on, I was on vacation) Turned out to be "granny panties". Months later, when I was very overdue to do the laundry I found myself having to wear them again... This time they fit like thongs! Holy s....t!!!!!

I confess that I have advanced my post op diet from "1-3 weeks on liquids" to puree in the second week. And I am now just begining week four and I have squeezed smooth foods and soft foods into the same time period. I ate half a piece of pizza last night. I ate kettle corn "probably like 4 cups" over the past week. I ate a few bites of a grilled cheese sammich. I confess that I feel like I can fot more into my pouch than my post op book says that I should be able to. That makes me feel like something is wrong. I get so paranoid that every little ache or pain near my stomach area is because I have made it stretch and now I have a leak.

I am so surprised that I am tolerating everything I put in my mouth. Breads, sugar, etc... but on the other hand it helps my emotional state because the first few weeks, and ocassionaly to this day, I mourn over food. Sometimes I just want to eat and swallow normal. I look at other people and think "I bet they have all of their stomach and can eat normal". I've even had fantasies about having a stomach transplant so that I can feel normal again. Lol.

I am starting to feel better because I am starting to eat more normal foods just not as much. I kind a feel like everything is a waste because I cannot eat much of the serving. I feel bad because it takes me so long to chew my bite just so I can make sure it goes down. I listen for the gurgle or feel for a funnel feeling (is that normal?).

I am sure there is more but dang it I can't think of any right now.

As long as you're taking it very carefully and are eating foods that can be pulverized orally, I wouldn't worry too much. I was chowing down on normal food at week 4 and it made me feel like a different human being. As for your fantasies - I understand that, too. I went through a proper mourning period for eating 'quantities' (ridiculous, considering it was that very thing that got me into this mess!)... As for the 'funnel' feeling? Yep, had that, too. A veritable vortex was created after having the surgery! I found it amusing. Hubble, bubble toil and trouble!

I have a not-so-dirty, but little secret to announce. Emphasis on the 'little'. That as of today, I'm officially in smaller under-crackers! Yippppppppppppeeeee! In preparation for having a smaller butt, I bought a selection of day-to-day ladies undergarments in sizes 16 and 14. I went for a size 16 and put on a size 14 by accident AND they fit. Cue running around the room, shaking her smaller butt in the said smaller under-crackers. T'wit, t'woooooo! <I see you baby... shakin' that (considerably smaller) ass>

Congrats! Under-crackers is a new term to me. But whatever they are, I bet you look great in them!

Lynda

Congrats! Under-crackers is a new term to me. But whatever they are, I bet you look great in them!

Lynda

Hehe, they're knickers! And thank you.

I wouldn't say I look 'great', but it did result in my man chasing me around the room pinching my ever-decreasing-backside

Hehe, they're knickers! And thank you. I wouldn't say I look 'great', but it did result in my man chasing me around the room pinching my ever-decreasing-backside

ooh! That does sound fun! I love to catch mine ogling my smaller attributes.

ooh! That does sound fun! I love to catch mine ogling my smaller attributes.

Well, mines ogling results in my being late! Not that I'm complaining, you understand :wub:

As long as you're taking it very carefully and are eating foods that can be pulverized orally, I wouldn't worry too much. I was chowing down on normal food at week 4 and it made me feel like a different human being. As for your fantasies - I understand that, too. I went through a proper mourning period for eating 'quantities' (ridiculous, considering it was that very thing that got me into this mess!)... As for the 'funnel' feeling? Yep, had that, too. A veritable vortex was created after having the surgery! I found it amusing. Hubble, bubble toil and trouble!

I do eat things that I can chew very well. Does the funnel/gurgle feeling last? Will I always be soooo overly concerned about food going down?