Good bye. ..McDonald's Sweet Tea. I will miss your sweetness. You are my most favorite drink in the world. I spent good money on you week after week. But that's all over.

Good bye....candy. Oh candy. Our relationship is almost 40 years old. Many times you have been my best friend. Any and all types of candy. I have loved you all. There is something so fabulous about eating candy...but the reality is that you were a bandaid to my life. If I got upset, happy, mad or sad...you were always there. But that's all over.

Good bye Cool Ranch Doritos and Lime Tostitos. You two were good for a night time hang out. But that's all over.

Good bye Soda...esp Wild Cherry Pepsi. I mean come on your WILD and quick and easy to find at every check out aisle in every store. But that's all over.

Today I am breaking up with all of you. I am starting my Day 1 of PreOp. Your power and control over me are no more. I am ready to make new friends. Friends that will take care of my body, heal my body, nourish my body....not slowly try to kill me. You and I have had a lifetime together. But your time has ended and mine is just beginning....and you will not have any power left over me.

Sincerely,

The girl who loved you too much but realizes she deserves more.

3 hours ago, Apple1 said:

i used to be just like you... then I got type 2 and had no choice. I got used to it after a few months and now I use it in anything I would have used sugar in. Some things I have just gotten used to eating unsweetned, ice tea is one.

I've had type 2 as well.. I've just chosen other foods rather than the gross splenda/sucralose products.

16 minutes ago, PatientEleventyBillion said:

I've had type 2 as well.. I've just chosen other foods rather than the gross splenda/sucralose products.

I can't even have sugar alcohols or aspartame. Sugar alcohols are bad for my IBS, but even more so, they're poison to me and I found out they caused 75% of my chronic migraines. I went from 18-20 migraine days a month to 4-6 a month and have sustained that for over a year. Fake stuff is terrible for your body!

You go girl! I am bummed about giving up McDonald's large Coke. I drink one at least every other day. Like you, I'm saying goodbye! We got this!

Well yesterday morning, the 20th, I was sleeved. My good byes worked on my preop diet. My surgeon said my liver looked beautiful due to lack of sugar. And I lost 17lbs.
Now, the hard part will really start because it's realizing there's no going back now. This is my new future. This will be our future....but you know what? We got this. If you had a moment of weakness....do not hate yourself for it. Admit it and move on. Just like alcoholics take it day by day....so do we with our food. IIA sending good vibes to all of you.

52 minutes ago, courtneyd said:

You go girl! I am bummed about giving up McDonald's large Coke. I drink one at least every other day. Like you, I'm saying goodbye! We got this!

I was a big fan of the 7-Eleven Cokes with Cherry flavoring since Canada seems to have a thing against Cherry Coke. Was nice to occasionally mix with Captain Morgan as well.

Since I stopped drinking any of the sodas for the last near 2 months (haven't had any liquor for almost 2 years ) they've actually started tasting like crap.

Edited March 21, 20179 yr by PatientEleventyBillion

9 minutes ago, PatientEleventyBillion said:

I was a big fan of the 7-Eleven Cokes with Cherry flavoring since Canada seems to have a thing against Cherry Coke. Was nice to occasionally mix with Captain Morgan as well.

Since I stopped drinking any of the sodas for the last near 2 months (haven't had any liquor for almost 2 years ) they've actually started tasting like crap.

That definitely makes it easier when it takes like crap lol. That is really great that you haven't had soda in 2 months.. it's not an easy thing to give up!

9 minutes ago, courtneyd said:

That definitely makes it easier when it takes like crap lol. That is really great that you haven't had soda in 2 months.. it's not an easy thing to give up!

Its weird, it was actually easy, although the headaches and such (caffeine/sugar withdrawal?) were a nuisance for a few days. I think psychologically I was just ready. But I was also downing 100oz sodas from 7-Eleven so that's probably why it surprised no one I wound up with diabetes and a messed up liver. The desire to live a better life far outweighed the desire for carbonated sugar water. I think most of all I'm hard on myself because it shouldn't have taken this long to learn.

Edited March 21, 20179 yr by PatientEleventyBillion

21 minutes ago, PatientEleventyBillion said:

Its weird, it was actually easy, although the headaches and such (caffeine/sugar withdrawal?) were a nuisance for a few days. I think psychologically I was just ready. But I was also downing 100oz sodas from 7-Eleven so that's probably why it surprised no one I wound up with diabetes and a messed up liver. The desire to live a better life far outweighed the desire for carbonated sugar Water. I think most of all I'm hard on myself because it shouldn't have taken this long to learn.

That is really impressive. I am the same, I really have a soda addiction for about 12 years now. I am also just ready to be done and be healthy before I develop something like diabetes. You should be very proud of your accomplishments, that is really great and something to be proud of! I hope it's easier than I anticipate as well!

1 minute ago, courtneyd said:

That is really impressive. I am the same, I really have a soda addiction for about 12 years now. I am also just ready to be done and be healthy before I develop something like diabetes. You should be very proud of your accomplishments, that is really great and something to be proud of! I hope it's easier than I anticipate as well!

I have no doubts your taste will change not even counting the possible changes to your taste buds other VSG'ers have mentioned post-op. It's a tough road but you can do it too. I hope your positive thoughts translate to success -- I'll be cheering for you.

7 hours ago, shan0520 said:

Well yesterday morning, the 20th, I was sleeved. My good byes worked on my preop diet. My surgeon said my liver looked beautiful due to lack of sugar. And I lost 17lbs.
Now, the hard part will really start because it's realizing there's no going back now. This is my new future. This will be our future....but you know what? We got this. If you had a moment of weakness....do not hate yourself for it. Admit it and move on. Just like alcoholics take it day by day....so do we with our food. IIA sending good vibes to all of you.

How are you feeling?

I am actually feeling pretty well. Already on my way home. The first 6 hours after surgery were a little hard with being nauseated. But once the meds kicked in, I was much better.

Great post. Congrats on your surgery! I can truly relate to your breakup with bad foods. I did the same, had to say goodbye to a destructive friend in food. But saying hello to your new healthy food friends is wonderful and so healing.

Best to you in your recovery and journey!

i used to be just like you... then I got type 2 and had no choice. I got used to it after a few months and now I use it in anything I would have used sugar in. Some things I have just gotten used to eating unsweetned, ice tea is one.

I used to hate it at first also so I cut it in half and it was easier to get used to I hardly need a whole package to sweeten anything and now I use it for everything. It takes time but sugar will be something you won't be craving as you keep adding protein to your diet. Good luck!