I figured it would be nice to have a section where we could just confess to some of the potentially dumb things we've done, pre or post op. Just so others can see we are all human. I want this to be kept as civil as possible, where people can own up to things without anyone else chiming in with anything negative, we all know what we did wasn't "right" but I'm sure we ALL have done something we shouldn't have.

I'll start.

I cheated on my pre-op diet a few times. I also like to find loop holes and exploit the crap out of them. I drank beer for a week+ on my pre-op, because it didn't say I couldn't. I only stopped after I was forced to, because my wife asked my surgeon and of course they said "no"... boo. I also ate a whole slice of French Meat Pie at my Dad's 60th birthday luncheon.

I cheated on my post-op diet/puree stage a bit too. I ate rice cakes and protein chips or other veggie chips. Not a lot, but it happened. I "pureed" a steak and cheese sandwich once. I ate a few fried ravioli on my puree stage as well.

This past weekend, I had a beer. My wife and I took my parents out to dinner at a local casino, it's Restaurant week, so we found a good looking location and went out to eat, part of the deal was that you got a draft beer with your meal. So, I had a shipyard summer ale with my grilled chicken parm sandwich (only ended up eating 3 bites of the chicken and none of the bread).

I did all that thus far and nothing bad happened.

I understand the changes are to ensure we stick to our diets, but understanding that we are all human and WILL either slip up or just stray from our diets on purpose like I did. It's good to see that, it's possible to still live and be able to enjoy a few things we "shouldn't" without any negatives happening.

So, what's your WLS confession?

Edited July 16, 20188 yr by Matt Z

38 minutes ago, SueperGal said:

I haven't cheated with food just yet that I know of, but my mentality is starting to change a bit. I am not that far out of surgery but I have already found myself becoming more focused on what other people are eating around me. Maybe it is because I don't have enough to do at the table anymore? Either way, for the first time I have started watching what other people order and what they eat and kind of judging them for it. I of course don't say anything, but I am thinking, "oh, that is why you are having a hard time losing", or "that is how you stay so thin".

I feel horrible about this. This was honestly one of my fears when I was gaining weight and then super morbidly obese. I didn't want other people to see me eat because I thought they would judge me for it. I don't want to be someone that judges others either. I think the only positive is that it is helping me to observe and learn so maybe I can be more cognizant of my own behaviors in the future when my appetite returns.

Has anyone else developed this or any other habits like it?

I can absolutely relate to this. I watch friends and family's eating habits and I'm almost disgusted sometimes. Especially when someone orders an appetizer, dinner, and then dessert. I get nauseous seeing all the food, and the food choices.

Another annoyance is when I hear someone repeatedly say that they need to go on a diet, and then do nothing. And it makes it worse if they've asked me for advice often.

I can also admit that I judge overweight people now. Its terrible, considering I would have never wanted to be judged, but I see them differently now.

2 hours ago, Orchids&Dragons said:

What do you use for a crust keto-style?

I get one from dixiediner.com in Tomball that is great... made mostly from nuts and fiber (1 net carb per serving) called Graham Cracker Style Pie Crust Mix. I make regular Cheesecake from my mom's recipe and just sub Splenda for the sugar. It has been my holiday/special occasion go to for a long time.

25 minutes ago, MIZ60 said:

I get one from dixiediner.com in Tomball that is great... made mostly from nuts and Fiber (1 net carb per serving) called Graham Cracker Style Pie Crust Mix. I make regular Cheesecake from my mom's recipe and just sub Splenda for the sugar. It has been my holiday/special occasion go to for a long time.

Thanks, I need to see if I can find that Pie Crust mix. I haven't experimented with baking with sugar substitutes yet. I'm afraid I'll like the results! Well, that and the fact that I'm sure I wouldn't be able to swallow anything with a cake-like or even cheesecake-like consistency.

I’m experiencing a weird transition cheat: I keep buying things that are bad for me, then taking one bite and realizing I don’t like it, and crushing it and throwing it away. I have an entire donut in the car trash right now because of just this process

The impulse to buy is still very strong. The impulse to eat is weirdly mostly gone. It’s bizarre because I would NEVER have just forgotten I had sweets before, but now I routinely find something I purchased and abandoned days earlier. I am wasting a lot of money on direct-to-trash sweet foods. I’ve also come to realize that I am just not a person who can do solid food in the morning and I am going to stop pushing myself to “start the day off right”. Protein shake and maybe a string cheese and I’m done until lunch.

I ate two cub cakes, got violently sick throw the rest of them (10) in the trash can.

I’ve been drinking a cup of 1/2 caffeine coffee (17 days out) ??‍♀️

On 7/26/2018 at 12:44 PM, MIZ60 said:

I get one from dixiediner.com in Tomball that is great... made mostly from nuts and Fiber (1 net carb per serving) called Graham Cracker Style Pie Crust Mix. I make regular Cheesecake from my mom's recipe and just sub Splenda for the sugar. It has been my holiday/special occasion go to for a long time.

I am allergic to pecans so I always forget to tell people about those, but I have heard good things!

6 hours ago, NYJenn said:

I’ve been drinking a cup of 1/2 caffeine coffee (17 days out) ??‍♀️

I've been drinking full caf since day 7 and I'm fine, if I'm feeling virtuous, I add in some protein shake haha

On 07/27/2018 at 14:47, aery said:

I've been drinking full caf since day 7 and I'm fine, if I'm feeling virtuous, I add in some Protein Shake haha

Me too, I’ve been using the Premiere Protein caramel in my coffee...so yummy

14 hours ago, sideeye said:

I’m experiencing a weird transition cheat: I keep buying things that are bad for me, then taking one bite and realizing I don’t like it, and crushing it and throwing it away. I have an entire donut in the car trash right now because of just this process

The impulse to buy is still very strong. The impulse to eat is weirdly mostly gone. It’s bizarre because I would NEVER have just forgotten I had sweets before, but now I routinely find something I purchased and abandoned days earlier. I am wasting a lot of money on direct-to-trash sweet foods.

I don't think this is a confession, but a NSV!

I feel like I’m going to hell because I am a relapsed coffee addict who discovered mocha latte muscle milk rtd shakes 8 days post op and am loving the energy that 120mg of caffeine is giving me!

I didn’t realize or check for caffeine when I bought them.. I just checked protein/fat/carbs/sugar... ?

8 minutes ago, insta_adventurer said:

I feel like I’m going to hell because I am a relapsed coffee addict who discovered mocha latte muscle milk rtd shakes 8 days post op and am loving the energy that 120mg of caffeine is giving me!

I didn’t realize or check for caffeine when I bought them.. I just checked protein/fat/carbs/sugar... ?

Just be careful with your fluids since caffeine is a diuretic!

On 07/27/2018 at 15:49, Orchids&Dragons said:

Just be careful with your fluids since caffeine is a diuretic!

Thanks! I’ll keep this in mind. I’m only allowing myself one in the morning so I don’t consume too much and have all day to hydrate

I committed to drinking filtered water ALL DAY

no gimmicks

well... i am chasing it with espresso

My first cheat was today 13 weeks post OP. I had some Popeyes shrimp. I only had a few ( less than a handful) but it was still a cheat.