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

Well, I am pre-op...so we shall see how my little stunts will bode for me post-op.

Day one of the liquid diet, I was GREAT. Until 7pm, I couldn't take another minute and dragged my boyfriend to the nearest Thai restaurant where we split multiple appetizers and Entrees - I feasted on fried crab rangoons, chicken sauté with peanut sauce, pad thai with tofu, pot roast beef Massuman curry, and orange chicken. It was so divine, it nearly carried me through the entire next day. Until I had carne asada smothered in cheese and guacamole. With salsa. And a few chips. *UGH* IT WAS HEAVENLY.

But alas, my inner food beast has quelled it's rage and I have stuck to the dreaded four Protein shake a day diet since. TBD for post op. It's not if I cheat, it's when. But I certainly won't beat myself up about it. I'm no ingrate and plan on doing my damndest to lose the weight - so fear not. But I am a mere mortal after all and expect I will behave like one.

Dudes! I am so very proud of you all. But really? 'I ate some ice cream'. 'I ate some cheese goo on a cracker'. Damn, I was wanting to see 'Yeah, you know, I went to Crystals and ate 25 of their cheeseburgers. I washed this down with a large coke (through a straw), large fries and had apple pie for dessert'. You lot are positively saintly!!!! x

Best thread ever. Im 3 weeks post op and took a couple of cheetohs from my son. So good.

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Love this thread.

My confession: first week back at work I had to go on a business trip. I was booked into a Doubletree and before I realized what was happening they had thrust a warm chocolate chip cookie in my hand. I went straight to my room and ate it slowly and secretly! Worth every bite--but I don't stay at Doubletrees anymore!

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I went to a carnival with my kids and had fried Oreos on Tuesday. Then I had double chocolate brownie Italian ice on Tuesday. Two totally wasted days in my loss phase. But they were delicious.

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My dirty little secret is this:

I will sometimes take bites of stuff like buttered pancakes, grilled cheese sandwiches, and other nefarious foods. Then I chew the crap out of it and enjoy the taste and mouth feel. I then spit it into a napkin or paper towel and throw it away. I don't do this anywhere but in private, and it satisfies the craving for taste and texture without hurting my stomach.

I also drink diet soda with a straw. I started using a straw at 5 days post-op after ending up in the ER with dehydration. It's the only way I can drink fluids without getting overwhelmed and gulping.

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My dirty little secret........struggle coming to terms with job stress.

It leads over into every aspect of my life.

I have caught myself stress eating at work......junk food Snacks.

I have caught myself drinking too much on days off.

I finally....acknowledged how both are empty ways of dealing with the stress.

Instead......I'll sneak into the gym at work and burst off a quick few sets and feel better for it. Days off I'll be active doing something outdoors.....lately paddling around the river or walking outdoors. Stress is mitigated in healthy ways.

I licked some of icing off my husband's cupcake

l've bought 8 dresses since Tuesday.

My 'guilty secret'?

I bloomin' created this thread and can't believe it's still going!

My bad

<as she glugs a nice ice cold glass of Gavi >

I am incredibly proud of you all for all the honesty and humour though!

x

Madam, now that time has passed do you have any other good "cheats" to add?

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Madam, now that time has passed do you have any other good "cheats" to add?

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Dear Jessica,

Sadly not.

After the honeymoon period, it is so very easy for the weight to come back on. I'm not joking.

You HAVE to give it your best whilst the going is good...

The core advice I'd give is...

If you're a carb addict (like me) - NEVER go back to eating bread products. That way lies the devil.

Actually, sod it, whatever your thing was before.. It so shall be after - because it used to be your friend. Everyone has to accept that. It is also easy to swap one 'friend' for another. Usually booze...

It's hard. I'm back to having to be very cognisant of what I'm putting in my mouth now.. very...

Your stomach WILL STRETCH.

Oh, and I've found that i'm hungry every 2.5 hours - which can lead to EASILY maxing out on 2000 + calories.

It's not a miracle, it's a tool - as everyone has said. I'm still trying to master mine... Not very successfully after having put on 22lbs.

Maybe I should put down the glass of wine x

@@Madam Reverie

My 'guilty secret'?

I bloomin' created this thread and can't believe it's still going!

My bad

<as she glugs a nice ice cold glass of Gavi >

I am incredibly proud of you all for all the honesty and humour though!

x

I love this thread! It is my favorite! So glad it was resurrected! lol

VSG 6/17/2016

I licked some of icing off my husband's cupcake

Good for you, more wives should do that...

Oh, you meant a literal cupcake, my bad.

While I was on the pre-op diet I had a Taco Bell feast. By the time I had it I had already lost 20 lbs on the liquid diet. I really go down. It was the only time that I ate during that two week period. I think I had three or four days before surgery when I had this meal. On the day of surgery I had lost even more weight. Before anyone talks about the meat at Taco Bell and how it gives you the runs I do not eat meat and everything I had did not contain any beef.

Buying dresses (my white Celtic legs haven't seen so much sun since I was in my 20s) as we now have summer here in the UK. Managed to easily fit into UK 10 USA 6 the other day-yay!!!! Having a slab of fillet steak to satisfy my newly acquired red meat cravings. Nicking the odd chunky chip off my husband's plate. Nicking the odd bit of milk chocolate from husband. Making real Caesar salad dressing and enjoying the DIVINE taste instead of eating shop bought dressing loaded with additives. Walking the dogs for at least four miles every morning (six and a half yesterday) and feeling wonderful.

Edited July 24, 201610 yr by jintycb