Had surgery 12/2 and invited my niece and nephew over for a sleepover. I should have prepared in advance as I had nothing in my cabinets to feed them but Soups, Beans and protein!

So, we ordered pizza and I made the decision to have one slice for dinner. It was delicious and I still finished my day under 600 calories. My Protein intake was low as I didn't have my usual Protein Drink at night due to being full.

Now I'm starting to worry that this was a bad decision and my first step on a slippery slope. Is it possible to enjoy a treat now and again and still be diligent about my diet?

I'd agree but I might offend her.

The danger with sea food is intoxication! If your piza was fresh and you chewed very well every piece you should be ok, the fhing is that it does not ofer good nutricion and you need to look for food that suports your nutricion, relax keep ahead an dont worrie, every body cheats some once in a while

Does anyone else have the song "I Kissed a Girl (and I liked it) running through their heads now....or is it just me?

Me!!!! Since yesterday! Lol

Does anyone else have the song "I Kissed a Girl (and I liked it) running through their heads now....or is it just me?

Me!!!! Since yesterday! Lol

well now if we're talking about kissing girls, let's talk about THAT! .....

Does anyone else have the song "I Kissed a Girl (and I liked it) running through their heads now....or is it just me?

Me!!!! Since yesterday! Lol

Ditto!!!

I'm 2 weeks out, and found this topic fascinating. I'm on puree/soft. I can't imagine wanting/eating pizza (even the toppings) at this point.

I pureed the clams/potatoes in my chowder and threw it back in the broth and loved it. Of course it made 4 meals. LOL. Then I had a piece of broiled schrod. Been eating that in 2 ounce meals. No one said no seafood, and it's settled just fine. I have 1/2 a scrambled egg. I still have a shake (or two) a day. I'm waiting for some clear Protein drinks I ordered to show up so that I can have a hope of getting all the protein in.

Back to the forum, it's an interesting exchange of ideas. The op asked for advice, and the others offered it. Don't have to agree with it, or follow it. We're all adults here. Folks are offering suggestions, doesn't mean you have to follow it, or even take offense at it. It's someone's opinion, and we are all entitled to them. Enough said.

We're all fighting a common enemy here, ourselves and our food additions. May we all emerge victorious no matter what path we follow.

hmmmmm

McButterpants said - "I say this with much love and concern" - but what where you thinking!!!!!

below is a condensed version of what i said in post #7

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"great comments from the above "wiseWOMEN" (appropriate with the holidays )"

above posts shows that things can be said nicely, (referring toposts #1-6) with tough love, but gently spoken, without harsh "reference"

some of you know what i mean (hope its ok that i brought this up

good luck

kathy

new comments for what its worth.........

i believe in all my fellow sleevers et al, think you say things in a helpful/supportive way

i go along/believe in tough love too

but, i can't help but find my above post (#7) posted a little humerous after reading some of the other posts

hope i said that right

no one jump on me ok, you know i love you all and you are my BFF's!!!

just a comment

kathy

Edited December 23, 201312 yr by proudgrammy

I'm a month out and the NUT says so many bad things bread will do, well, make you feel bad I'm scared to eat it. I tried a triscuit the other day and had no ill effects. But rice, pasta, sliced bread, boy do I miss those.

Thank you proudgranny. I believe you have summed things up perfectly and I appreciate your calming words of wisdom.

I know I deserved a slap on the hand for the pizza and boy is my lesson learned!!! It's a tough crowd here and perhaps my sensitive nature got the best of me. My friends have always told me I wear my heart on my sleeve and in doing that, I'm often hurt by harsh words even if they are meant to help. Sometimes the intent of a post is lost when judgement is passed.

To those who voiced their opinion, thank you. The pizza was a slip-up and I am 100% back on track since it happened Friday.

New close this out, I'd like to end on a very happy note with some pictures I took today. The first photo was taken five weeks ago at my highest, 317. Today I weigh 283 and was just tickled pink by my progress. I hadn't noticed a difference in myself until I put on that same sweater and noticed how differently it felt and looked.

God bless you all. Have a lovely night!

Nice progress girlie

I tip my hat to you..you brought this all back under control by your own sweet nature....thank you for your understanding of others who were really trying to help you..

I lost sight of things on this thread as well and backed off so that I wouldn't make things worse..So glad you are back on track and so glad that you see us all for what our intention was and that was to aid you...

You can really see a difference in the photos ...onward go girl and you'll be there in no time...All the best hun!!!!!!

WOOOOHOOOOO! You can and WILL do this!

Good for you!!! Keep up the good work!!

I must be in the minority here but I certainly plan on having a piece of pizza at some point. I'm only a week post-op so it won't be for a while but I don't see anything wrong with eating a piece of pizza now and again. I just won't eat 6 or 8 pieces like I used to.

I must be in the minority here but I certainly plan on having a piece of pizza at some point. I'm only a week post-op so it won't be for a while but I don't see anything wrong with eating a piece of pizza now and again. I just won't eat 6 or 8 pieces like I used to.

You are not in the minority here. I'm guessing 90% of the folks who enjoyed pizza pre-op will enjoy it at some point post op. There was a ruckus on this thread because having a piece less than 3 weeks post is COMPLETELY different than having a piece 1 year post.

Not following the guidelines early out can cause serious complications and we have a lot of passionate members here. Nothing wrong with that, and the OP, from what I have read, can see that.

I believe the bottom line is if you ever have to question yourself as to whether you did something questionable, then there is a VERY good chance it wasn't a good choice. If you find yourself asking, "Hmmm ... maybe I should post on the forum and find out if it is OK ..." Then I am here to tell you that it probably isn't. Deep down you know the right thing to do, but our demons sometimes yell so loud in our ears, it is difficult to think straight.