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

Totally off the rails today, hit the pantry hard and kept going: Wheat Thins, slices of a chocolate orange, chocolate chip cookies, milk milk and more milk, a Starbucks mocha latte, the remains of a solid chocolate Santa (approximately shins on down), a bunch of Swiss cheese, I think I had a maple cookie in there as well... I'm sure there's other stuff I forgot. NO REGRETS!

However I am now going out to buy some spinach.

Just now, sideeye said:

Totally off the rails today, hit the pantry hard and kept going: Wheat Thins, slices of a chocolate orange, chocolate chip Cookies, milk milk and more milk, a Starbucks mocha latte, the remains of a solid chocolate Santa (approximately shins on down), a bunch of Swiss cheese, I think I had a maple cookie in there as well... I'm sure there's other stuff I forgot. NO REGRETS!

However I am now going out to buy some spinach.

Girl! (It's coming...it's coming...)

((hugs)) Gosh I do not miss the whole hormonal PMS crap!

I still make fat jokes.

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4 hours ago, wjgo said:

I still make fat jokes.

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That's heavy...

That's heavy...

I feel I have the privilege after working so hard to beat anorexia

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About 3/4 of the way into my pre-op diet, I had a moment of weakness when a bunch of chocolate was brought into our apt. after the holidays. Either way, I saw it in the fridge, ended up eating one piece.. Then another. Finally had about 5 small pieces in total. Then I thought, 'Well, I've done that much, might as well have a little extra protein as well,' so I did just that for my nightly meal.

I also cheated like 3 other times by eating a bit more protein than asked for, mostly because I was absolutely starving and miserable. It was never much those handful of times, but it was still over my max daily allowance. Also I may have accidentally ate the wrong type of protein as well once or twice, since my instructions are a bit vague on what is allowed. (It's also quite difficult to get in touch with any nurses here to ask questions, and speaking to the surgeon is just.. not possible, lol.)

On 01/11/2019 at 08:47, wjgo said:

I feel I have the privilege after working so hard to beat anorexia

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I REPLACED anorexia with obesity and have likely put obesity in remission with this sleeve but it will always, ALWAYS be a daily struggle to maintain health.
Meanwhile, none of that gives me permission to make fun of anyone on either side of the fence, especially since l know the heartache of both places.
I say this with all kindness, making jokes about the vulnerabilities of others isn’t a privilege you’ve somehow earned. It’s a weakness, a lack of empathy.

1 hour ago, wjgo said:

I feel I have the privilege after working so hard to beat anorexia

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Congrats on beating anorexia.

But don't be that guy...mkay?

On this past Tuesday, spent the day with my BFF and we went to lunch at Chuy"s (Mexican restaurant) and like the dedicated girl I am I drank water and ordered chicken fajitas. I never eat tortillas since I have intolerance of gluten. Box up my leftovers and when our waitress brought the check she also delivered 2 very small pieces of tres leches cake which is THE BOMB if you have never had it.

We did not order it but she said "everyone gets free cake today because it is Elvis' birthday (Austin is weird like that...okay) So, I had a small bite and ate the strawberry on top and a bit more of the sauce. First cake I have eaten in over 8 months. She then came back and I channeled my inner @FluffyChix and asked her to take the rest away and pour dish soap on it so I would not be tempted to go in the kitchen and dig it out of the trash.?

Edited January 11, 20197 yr by MIZ60

12 minutes ago, MIZ60 said:

On this past Tuesday, spent the day with my BFF and we went to lunch at Chuy"s (Mexican restaurant) and like the dedicated girl I am I drank Water and ordered chicken fajitas. I never eat tortillas since I have intolerance of gluten. Box up my leftovers and when our waitress brought the check she also delivered 2 very small pieces of tres leches cake which is THE BOMB if you have never had it.

We did not order it but she said "everyone gets free cake today because it is Elvis' birthday (Austin is weird like that...okay) So, I had a small bite and ate the strawberry on top and a bit more of the sauce. First cake I have eaten in over 8 months. She then came back and I channeled my inner @FluffyChix and asked her to take the rest away and pour dish soap on it so I would not be tempted to go in the kitchen and dig it out of the trash.?

Dang! Why didn't you say it was Chuy's? The one on Barton Springs? My office used to be behind it. We'd walk over for happy hour after work. LOL! Congrats on limiting to 1 bite!!

3 hours ago, FluffyChix said:

Dang! Why didn't you say it was Chuy's? The one on Barton Springs? My office used to be behind it. We'd walk over for happy hour after work. LOL! Congrats on limiting to 1 bite!!

It was the one on the North side near Lakeline Mall....after eating we hit up DSW and Nordstrom's rack so worked off those calories. And of course, I found a gorgeous swimsuit coverup and a long beachy skirt for the cruise. Passed up all the sky high heel hooker shoes we tried on??

1 minute ago, MIZ60 said:

It was the one on the North side near Lakeline Mall....after eating we hit up DSW and Nordstrom's rack so worked off those calories. And of course, I found a gorgeous swimsuit coverup and a long beachy skirt for the cruise. Passed up all the sky high heel hooker shoes we tried on??

Hahaha! You mean CFMH? Sounds like a great day!!! Yay on finding an awesome coverup and beachy skirt! Wooohooo!!! I love Nordstroms Rack!!!

2 minutes ago, FluffyChix said:

Hahaha! You mean CFMH? Sounds like a great day!!! Yay on finding an awesome coverup and beachy skirt! Wooohooo!!! I love Nordstroms Rack!!!

CFMH??? as in come "kitten" me hard?? Yes!! It was those!!

Yes indeedy! bahahahahaaha!!! Except the H = heels...

Premeditated cheat confessional: I am going to do a TimTam slam. It’s going to be amazing.