Junk food

[BrittBritt89 15]

So I'm 7 months post op and I still do not have the will power to stay way from chips. I started eating them again about 1-2 months ago and if I eat too many they make me feel sort of crappy, but I keep going back to them. Does anyone else have trouble with junk food?

[Mhy12784 423]

Have you tried healthier variations of chips, or making healthy ones on your own ?

Some homemade chips in an air fryer with the skins still on would be quite a bit healthier than the fried processed garbage from the store

[BrittBritt89 15]

Have you tried healthier variations of chips, or making healthy ones on your own ?
Some homemade chips in an air fryer with the skins still on would be quite a bit healthier than the fried processed garbage from the store

[BrittBritt89 15]

I haven't but I definitely will give it a try

[esskay77 785]

You HAVE to stay away from them!! You just HAVE to. Especially in the first 2 years where you are creating new habits. I understand the need but don't!! Please! Are you working with a therapist or NUT on food issues? If not, you should. It's not the chips you are craving so be careful. This is just food addiction rearing its ugly head.

[Sadiebug 206]

Yes. I'm right at 7 months out also and I've seen a few bad habits starting to creep back in. I justify it to myself by saying the quantities of junk are so much less than they were pre-surgery but I know that won't last. I am planning on starting to work with a therapist. Also I try and narrow down what I'm really craving or feeling in the moment. If I'm craving chips it's probably more that I want something crunchy and so I'll have raw carrots instead or that I'm frustrated and angry so I'll take a walk. food addiction stinks. Hang in there!

[rte837 141]

Yes, I have issue with junk food and crazing. You will be sorry you are giving in so early. I was so stupid that I put back on about 55 lbs and had a revision surgery. (And yes, I still have issues!) Some of the bariatric food/vitamin places sell versions of healthier chips that aren't bad. And the raw carrots option was a good suggestion. Good luck.

[Berry78 4,259]

Put barriers in place so you can't access those junk foods.

Don't have them in the house at all. When you go shopping, make a list and stick to it. Put "blinders" on in the store and use all your willpower when you are there.

If other people are bringing the chips into your house, have a heart to heart with them.

[SleeveDreamer 383]

You need to be careful of these types of foods. They are referred to as slider foods. Simply because they are chewed up so much and they slide down instead of swallowing! That's what I was told! You can eat so many of them because there is hardly anything to swallow, but you do not want to get in the habit of eating junk. Not good for your pouch. Try air frying some potatoes or something but stay away from fried Snacks, try the Pop chips since they are not fried. You don't need these and neither does your pouch.

[BrittBritt89 15]

Thank you to everyone who responded & thanks for the suggestions on alternatives

[insul817 49]

My daughter in law made some kale chips once awhile back, I thought oh brother, these are going to suck, but they were so good. Crunchy and salty. I'm not sure, but I gotta think they would be some what healthy.

[BrittBritt89 15]

@insul817 thank you, I'm going to try them