So am I just setting myself up for failure? I'm meeting my surgeon's protein and fluid intake goals, but I'm not paying much heed to focusing on low calorie/fat items due to restriction (ex. the other day I poached chicken thighs instead of breasts). I'm also able to tolerate about 1.5 ounces of ribeye steak without any undue difficulty or discomfort now. Will choosing such fatty cuts come back to bite me in the future? How often do you guys let yourselves indulge while, for the most part, staying on track? Last week I let myself have 1 square of dark chocolate. Is this within the realm of acceptable? I'm currently eating 450-650 calories a day with 3 meals and a protein shake.

I'm also wondering about the list of acceptable foods I was given. Though mashed potatoes and sugar free pudding taste good, I don't see why I should be eating them. Aren't they more or less empty calories? I didn't partake in them much during my pureed stage, but should I just get rid of these foods now that I can tolerate solids?

Also, has anyone found that they have a difficult time with soft cheeses? I bought some light laughing cow wedges and they seem to sit in my tummy for quite a lot longer than any other foods I eat. I'm usually only able to get through half a wedge before deciding I just don't want any more.

I asked a similar question because I was eating a lot of fat from cheese. I was told not to worry st this point. Im 7 weeks out. I was told to concentrate on water and protien and around 12
weeks OUT then start watching the macros. So I guess its all anout how far out u are.

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I asked a similar question because I was eating a lot of fat from cheese. I was told not to worry st this point. Im 7 weeks out. I was told to concentrate on water and protien and around 12
weeks OUT then start watching the macros. So I guess its all anout how far out u are.

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I think for me, right now anyway, halo top felt slippery mentally. At first I was thrilled to eat it but then I noticed I was skipping yogurt for it (same protein but not as filling). I love cheese. All cheese. It'll be something I need to beware of too. This isn't always easy and I make mistakes it's definitely a process.