Hello all,

I'm about two months post op. Had band removed in June, ate like it was going out of style for two months until my VSG in August. Following the first few weeks of liquids,soft foods etc I found that I can eat and tolerate everything. Everything to the point that unless it's really bulky food like steak, I'm not really full. Doesn't that defeat the purpose of this surgery? I thought that I would be eating like a bird. I am so concerned that old habits never die. My cravings are still there and I think this is quite a problem. I know, therapy, therapy, therapy. Any other ideas?

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I haven't forced/ choked down a sleeve of crackers as of date....I'll sure to let you know if I do......and thank you for your compliments....you two are so kind...keep giggling your way to a 7eleven.

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WHUUUUUUUT?? What does that even mean?

I think it means you're taking me to 7eleven while thy choke down a sleeve o crackers?

Munky

Aside from the daily dose of humor I get out of this forum (which is excellent) - if you are wanting crunch, I've just been approved for "all" food. The quest protein chips definitely get me the crunch, give me the fullness of protein, and I can eat 1/3ish of the bag. That being said - I'm not sure how healthy they are, but has to be better than ritz crackers.

7-Eleven?

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You weren't always a size 8...

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You weren't always a size 8...

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Of course not!! But I've been maintaining it from a size 20 for 2.5 years. I am an expert on NO ONE but me, but I am not a pandering fool either. I know what worked for me, and I am definitely a successful WLS patient.

I'm not sure I understand where you are going here.

The disease of food addiction is the biggest problem. Those that have it, understand it. It's real and it's very powerful. My biggest challenge is to conquer this.

We aren't denying that. We were giving you the tools to make it easier for you. Not scolding you about the choice.

Crackers are made up of simple carbohydrates, which are processed in the body differently. They basically turn into glucose, or sugar in the body. That, in turn causes cravings for more, because sugar reacts in the brain the way heroine does. The easiest way I found to combat the cravings for more sugar or carbs is to keep myself full on Protein and fluids. It really helps. You need lots of both this early out anyway for healing, muscle building, and weight loss. You will eat less, too, because protein is more dense and fills you up.

I just don't think it is helpful to be so harsh. Advice is great, but telling someone they'll fail at the start of their journey seems unhelpful. It's not easy to be a newbie...we all make mistakes.

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I admit I am still weak at times. But if I had a sleeve of crackers in my kitchen, I know I would late nite grab one, two, three...... for that reason, there are NO crackers, chips, candy bars or the like in my house. If I feel hungry, I know I have a container of low fat cottage cheese, or a few almond in the kitchen, and all is well with my soul.

We have Snacks in the house for myself and my husband which are healthy and good choices....and then we have some unhealthier ones because we have and 11yr old, a 6yr old grandson and 3 other older boys. But we put the unhealthy snacks out of easy reach and the boys have limits set on how much they can have. I haven't had an issue once, since I have the healthy snacks to choose. It is a temptation, but we do ok.

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Raynbolite, it has to be hard having kids and grandkids around with their snacks!!! Good luck!

We're used to it. I just try and focus on the prize at the end. The kiddos encourage us, so that helps too. Having my hubby do this at basically the same time, helps too. We know the other understands. Hopefully some of our healthy choices rub off on the kids!

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