I just have to share ~ I'm so proud of myself! I went out with the girls tonight for the first time post-op (9 days: 8/29). We went to a diner and then a bar.

My two MOST favorite used-to-be foods? Diner foods and beer =P

Even though I feel GREAT, I'm following my instructions to the absolute letter, and not deviating whatsoever - which means I am still on Protein shakes & low-cal liquids only for another 10 days.

My friend got buffalo chicken tenders ~ I leaned over to sniff them, lol ~ GOD they smelled soooo good!!!

The old me would have been dying just for a bite ~ and would have fought with myself against it, and then given in and cheated.

The new me did think about just licking a piece for the taste - for literally half a second - and then said "Nope. I'm good.", and went back to sipping my Water. No problem, no second thought.

I know it might sound silly, but it makes me feel good. I know how I would have reacted to the situation before my journey began, and it would have been tortuous. I know that right now is actually probably the easiest part - once I get onto food, and then in a year, or two, or ten down the road will be the real test of how strong and committed I can be to sticking with this decision I've made.

I put a lot of time, thought, and soul-searching into this surgery, and never took it lightly. I've come to realize in life that if you are not really ready to accept or do something - you will keep struggling and failing with it. I've spent my entire adult life attempting go lose weight. *Really* trying. But in my head and heart I guess I just wasn't ready and could not put away my love of food. I felt totally ready for this, and having done the deed and begun on my journey ~ I feel like a completely different person. Yes, there are still old habits to learn, new habits to make, and struggles that will have to be overcome... but I have a feeling inside that this time, with the help of my new tool - I will finally be able to succeed in my goal of being well and truly healthy and not overweight for the first time in my life - and to stay that way!

Excellent job tonight!! I hope I too can say no and stay strong after my surgery because I do not want to mess it up or stray or give myself any leeway. I have struggled my entire adulthood with ky weight and can say I'm truly ready to be done with it. I'm scared right now because I haven't started to lose my weight for surgery yet and need to get it going which I'm starting tomorrow. I've been doing really bad and making excuses like this is my last time ever eating this. Anyways good for you!! Keep it up!!

we both have the same favorites! lol good for you! control is a hard thing sometimes to have, and you did it!!!! yea!

I just have to share ~ I'm so proud of myself! I went out with the girls tonight for the first time post-op (9 days: 8/29). We went to a diner and then a bar.

My two MOST favorite used-to-be foods? Diner foods and beer =P

Even though I feel GREAT' date=' I'm following my instructions to the absolute letter, and not deviating whatsoever - which means I am still on Protein shakes & low-cal liquids only for another 10 days.

My friend got buffalo chicken tenders ~ I leaned over to sniff them, lol ~ GOD they smelled soooo good!!!

The old me would have been dying just for a bite ~ and would have fought with myself against it, and then given in and cheated.

The new me did think about just licking a piece for the taste - for literally half a second - and then said "Nope. I'm good.", and went back to sipping my Water. No problem, no second thought.

I know it might sound silly, but it makes me feel good. I know how I would have reacted to the situation before my journey began, and it would have been tortuous. I know that right now is actually probably the easiest part - once I get onto food, and then in a year, or two, or ten down the road will be the real test of how strong and committed I can be to sticking with this decision I've made.

I put a lot of time, thought, and soul-searching into this surgery, and never took it lightly. I've come to realize in life that if you are not really ready to accept or do something - you will keep struggling and failing with it. I've spent my entire adult life attempting go lose weight. *Really* trying. But in my head and heart I guess I just wasn't ready and could not put away my love of food. I felt totally ready for this, and having done the deed and begun on my journey ~ I feel like a completely different person. Yes, there are still old habits to learn, new habits to make, and struggles that will have to be overcome... but I have a feeling inside that this time, with the help of my new tool - I will finally be able to succeed in my goal of being well and truly healthy and not overweight for the first time in my life - and to stay that way![/quote']

A wonderful post. You have a lot to be proud of. Congrats on your show of strength!

I just have to share ~ I'm so proud of myself! I went out with the girls tonight for the first time post-op (9 days: 8/29). We went to a diner and then a bar.

My two MOST favorite used-to-be foods? Diner foods and beer =P

Even though I feel GREAT' date=' I'm following my instructions to the absolute letter, and not deviating whatsoever - which means I am still on Protein shakes & low-cal liquids only for another 10 days.

My friend got buffalo chicken tenders ~ I leaned over to sniff them, lol ~ GOD they smelled soooo good!!!

The old me would have been dying just for a bite ~ and would have fought with myself against it, and then given in and cheated.

The new me did think about just licking a piece for the taste - for literally half a second - and then said "Nope. I'm good.", and went back to sipping my Water. No problem, no second thought.

I know it might sound silly, but it makes me feel good. I know how I would have reacted to the situation before my journey began, and it would have been tortuous. I know that right now is actually probably the easiest part - once I get onto food, and then in a year, or two, or ten down the road will be the real test of how strong and committed I can be to sticking with this decision I've made.

I put a lot of time, thought, and soul-searching into this surgery, and never took it lightly. I've come to realize in life that if you are not really ready to accept or do something - you will keep struggling and failing with it. I've spent my entire adult life attempting go lose weight. *Really* trying. But in my head and heart I guess I just wasn't ready and could not put away my love of food. I felt totally ready for this, and having done the deed and begun on my journey ~ I feel like a completely different person. Yes, there are still old habits to learn, new habits to make, and struggles that will have to be overcome... but I have a feeling inside that this time, with the help of my new tool - I will finally be able to succeed in my goal of being well and truly healthy and not overweight for the first time in my life - and to stay that way![/quote']

Very well said, congrats!

Great job! Temptation isn't always easy to handle and you handled it perfectly! Awesome!

I am 6 days shy of my 3 month post op and going out to eat for me is easy and cheap. I have found that when I go out for breakfast I always order 1 scrambled egg and cottage cheese and it is always under $4.00, I love it. I have not gone out much for lunch or dinner but I have gone to a sushi place with my friend and ordered the Miso soup which is the broth of the endamande bean, green onions and tofu, delicious. I also order a side of endamande beans which I do not finish so I take home what is left over, cost about $5.00.

Great job! When I went out, they order appetizer my favorite - calamari. I ate one, but peeled all the fried stuff off. Of course - just Water.

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I'm proud of you. Continue to stay strong.

Great job! When I went out' date=' they order appetizer my favorite - calamari. I ate one, but peeled all the fried stuff off. Of course - just Water.

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That is a wonderful evil idea....I love calamari