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

I had 2 donuts the other day, we got a "Subway" style "make your own" donut business that opened up like 5 houses down the road from me... so I took my youngest to get some. I ate 2, and felt like total crap the rest of the night. They were damn tasty though, almost worth the cramping.

I just ate a bag of skinny pop from the vending machine at work. The most delicious 100 calories I have had in weeks.

How far out are you? That sounds so freaking delicious!

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6 minutes ago, Matt Z said:

I had 2 donuts the other day, we got a "Subway" style "make your own" donut business that opened up like 5 houses down the road from me... so I took my youngest to get some. I ate 2, and felt like total crap the rest of the night. They were damn tasty though, almost worth the cramping.

So no sweats or tachycardia? I almost want to know what "make your own donut" is...but the other part is terrified of having that knowledge...I'm not sure I possess the "need to know status" necessary for that mission.

Just now, FluffyChix said:

So no sweats or tachycardia? I almost want to know what "make your own donut" is...but the other part is terrified of having that knowledge...I'm not sure I possess the "need to know status" necessary for that mission.

Nope, no sweats or heart issues... I got crampy/mildly nauseous, but that was it.
You've been to, or know what "Subway" the sandwich place is right... how you pick the toppings you want, same idea. They make the donuts fresh, you pick from like 6-10 different glazes and then up to 2 toppings from a large selection of toppings. And there's your donut.

4 minutes ago, Matt Z said:

Nope, no sweats or heart issues... I got crampy/mildly nauseous, but that was it.
You've been to, or know what "Subway" the sandwich place is right... how you pick the toppings you want, same idea. They make the donuts fresh, you pick from like 6-10 different glazes and then up to 2 toppings from a large selection of toppings. And there's your donut.

OMG now I know...

My preop op phase was more like my food funeral stage. Things I knew I probably could not have for a while or ever I ate! I had just discovered bread pudding and omg! I had one everyday almost. Postop....I had a baked potatoe with cheese butter and sour cream yesterday... my interpretation of mashed potatoes[emoji854]

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5 minutes ago, Matt Z said:

Nope, no sweats or heart issues... I got crampy/mildly nauseous, but that was it.
You've been to, or know what "Subway" the sandwich place is right... how you pick the toppings you want, same idea. They make the donuts fresh, you pick from like 6-10 different glazes and then up to 2 toppings from a large selection of toppings. And there's your donut.

Damnit Matt!

Just now, GreenTealael said:

Damnit Matt!

Trust me... I know! When I started to get crampy and feel gross... I was actually a bit thankful for it.

1 hour ago, sillykitty said:

I can apparently eat anything, which is good and bad.

Bad news, chocolate covered macadamia nuts are sliders, cause no ill effects, and are just as delicious as they were pre WLS

It's amazing that you are almost at GOAL already...I am so motivated by you and a lot of others on this forum. Congrats

3 minutes ago, GreenTealael said:

Damnit Matt!

@GreenTealael I can't wait to have my collar bone/s showing too like yours lol. I like the new profile pic...looking good girlfriend.

2 minutes ago, wanda247 said:

@GreenTealael I can't wait to have my collar bone/s showing too like yours lol. I like the new profile pic...looking good girlfriend.

Collar bones are so weird! I still find new things to get amazed over that I can feel now... like my hips... feel WAY TOO HIGH LOL My xiphisternum sticks out and it's so damn odd being able to feel it!

2 minutes ago, wanda247 said:

@GreenTealael I can't wait to have my collar bone/s showing too like yours lol. I like the new profile pic...looking good girlfriend.

Thanks!!! I think it's a genetic abnormality that it's sooooo prominent. I beginning to realize all of my "structure" is super close to the surface and I am indeed big boned lololol

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5 minutes ago, Matt Z said:

Collar bones are so weird! I still find new things to get amazed over that I can feel now... like my hips... feel WAY TOO HIGH LOL My xiphisternum sticks out and it's so damn odd being able to feel it!

You don't like my protruding clavicle , Cash? ?????

Edited October 4, 20187 yr by GreenTealael

9 minutes ago, Matt Z said:

Collar bones are so weird! I still find new things to get amazed over that I can feel now... like my hips... feel WAY TOO HIGH LOL My xiphisternum sticks out and it's so damn odd being able to feel it!

@Matt Z I'm weird...what can I say lol.

Just now, wanda247 said:

@Matt Z I'm weird...what can I say lol.

I wasn't directing that *AT* you... that was more my impression on them... I can feel mine like crazy now... and it's really weird. Being overweight for MOST of my life has really made this weight loss like a sort of lost and found adventure LOL