I'm due to have my surgery Jan 7th and I'm petrified, both of the opp and post opp, I know my eating habits need to change but can you have the rare treat of say french bread? Or steak (grilled of course) just that all I've seen in this forum is talk of puréed foods and not how anyone can tolerate certain solid foods, any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanx ????

Edited December 28, 201411 yr by smoggie

Am 6 months out. Can pretty much eat anything I want and have since the beginning pretty much.

Bacon is still an issue. It just feels like it sits in my stomach like a dead weight.

Just remember to always eat the Protein first and all else if you still have room.

I don't deprive myself of anything. I just follow that rule.

I eat bread, in moderation

I eat biscotti from the local bakery, in moderation

And so on.

I even had desert on thanksgiving and xmas.

For me if I do have carbs I notice a failure to lose weight. Salt is also a killer for me.

But follow the plan and those few days aren't the worst thing in the world. The pounds come back down shortly after the allowances

am down 72 pounds in 6 months

I had mine in November. Salter foods like ham & Turkey ham don't sit well with me. I'm still trying to get 3-4 ounces in per meal.

I am so excited to start my new life. Just nervous I'll mess it up. I am a full time single mom of 2 young kids(1with severe adhd and odd). Just hope I can stick to the diet and make separate food for my kids. Wish there were people in the same position or atleast close to it near me. It just would be nice to have that support.

Amy I agree with not going out to eat. Just with my kids it's hard. I can't stop taking them out just cause my diet needs to change. This is my plan:

Well 1st my grandpa died of weight related issues and died at home when my dad was 5. My other grandpa died of weight related issues before I was born. I don't want that for my kids. Don't want to die at home or while they are so young. Yes I want to lose weight to feel better and all but it's more about my kids. I am doing this for them. So I can be a better role model for them and be more active with them.. So back to my plan: When I take them out to eat I will bring a healthy meal for my self. I will take the dogs for longer walks and more often....list goes on. I will need to find healthier vegetarian meals as well.

If anyone has any tips please offer them.

I'm one year out and eat a lot of different things. Just in small amounts. There is still some things I can't have but it's a small price to pay.

Amy I agree with not going out to eat. Just with my kids it's hard. I can't stop taking them out just cause my diet needs to change. This is my plan:

Well 1st my grandpa died of weight related issues and died at home when my dad was 5. My other grandpa died of weight related issues before I was born. I don't want that for my kids. Don't want to die at home or while they are so young. Yes I want to lose weight to feel better and all but it's more about my kids. I am doing this for them. So I can be a better role model for them and be more active with them.. So back to my plan: When I take them out to eat I will bring a healthy meal for my self. I will take the dogs for longer walks and more often....list goes on. I will need to find healthier vegetarian meals as well.

If anyone has any tips please offer them.

I love your plans to be a better role model for your kids! I really regret that I wasn't with mine when they were growing up - we ate a lot of fast food back then and when we would go to regular restaurants, we'd order loads of fattening foods. I wish I had that part to "do over" with them! But I am a little baffled by your plan to take your own healthy meals with you when you take your kids out to eat. Why not choose somewhere you can go where you all can eat something healthy? Because really, if it isn't healthy for you to eat anything at that restaurant, then it isn't healthy for your kids either. This would be a perfect time to teach them about good nutrition, portion control, making healthier choices while eating out, etc. Just a thought. I wish I had known what I know now when there was still an opportunity for me to shape my kids' habits!

Can you? Probably. Should you? Probably not. it is a commitment to a life change. And bread is really what got us all here in the first place. I think you really have to commit to low carb for life and the thing about carbs is once you start it's hard to stop. For me it would be like playing with fire.