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

(self-righteous rage triggering)

LOL
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9 hours ago, wjgo said:

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

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As long as they are light hearted, self deprecating and only at your own expense... Society will allow it.

On 01/11/2019 at 17:27, wjgo said:

LOL
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Not an ounce of rage.
I was just offering a different perspective.
I’ll consider it ignored and move on.

Saw the Twix commercial during my pre-op and had to decide between left and right side.. (I chose the left) it was delicious ☺️

I’m a New by to this. Had sleeve done coming up on 6mo ago.
Since end of Nov, I seem to have lost my focus. Christmas wasn’t easy.
Help Ladies (& men)! Don’t know why I’ve chosen this? I’ve gained 5.5lbs + inches.
Very nervous. How to get re-focused? Ideas?? Thx for listening.

36 minutes ago, Lwalsh said:

I’m a New by to this. Had sleeve done coming up on 6mo ago.
Since end of Nov, I seem to have lost my focus. Christmas wasn’t easy.
Help Ladies (& men)! Don’t know why I’ve chosen this? I’ve gained 5.5lbs + inches.
Very nervous. How to get re-focused? Ideas?? Thx for listening.

Can you go see your surgeon or dietician from your surgery and ask for help?

Crystal Light in A LOT of my water, Diet Coke - takes me a long time to drink it. Red Bull.
My nutrition person at the surgeon’s office said don’t buy the Russel Stover SF candy - I did it anyway and it was good!! Had to hide them in the freezer from myself so I couldn’t eat them all at one time. And popcorn - snuck some into the movies , the 100 calorie bag - totally worth it.
PS I really, really miss red licorice. I want to but better not, might start something that I can’t control : (

I fell for skinny pop popcorn mini cakes in cheddar flavor.. they’re so good...

I’m glad you found a popcorn that made you feel good. Popcorn is a staple snack for me, and giving it up is like pulling teeth without nova cane

Today I ate a mini shredded chicken quesadilla and almost all of the fiesta cheesy potatoes from Taco Bell. I am almost 5 weeks post-op and supposed to be in the puree / soft foods stage and I chewed it up thoroughly before swallowing. I am surprised that I was able to eat that much and now I am worried that maybe my pouch isn't working because from what I seen of others post it seems like that was too much to eat in one sitting. So now I am mad at myself for giving into Taco Bell and terrified that I was able to eat that much.

On 01/28/2019 at 15:29, Coexister said:

Today I ate a mini shredded chicken quesadilla and almost all of the fiesta cheesy potatoes from Taco Bell. I am almost 5 weeks post-op and supposed to be in the puree / soft foods stage and I chewed it up thoroughly before swallowing. I am surprised that I was able to eat that much and now I am worried that maybe my pouch isn't working because from what I seen of others post it seems like that was too much to eat in one sitting. So now I am mad at myself for giving into Taco Bell and terrified that I was able to eat that much.

Don’t beat yourself up... you’re human. That’s probably not the last time you’re going to eat Taco Bell, and that doesn’t mean you are going to fail at this. Nothing is set in stone, you’re still a baby at this. How did you feel afterwards?

On 01/28/2019 at 18:29, Coexister said:

Today I ate a mini shredded chicken quesadilla and almost all of the fiesta cheesy potatoes from Taco Bell. I am almost 5 weeks post-op and supposed to be in the puree / soft foods stage and I chewed it up thoroughly before swallowing. I am surprised that I was able to eat that much and now I am worried that maybe my pouch isn't working because from what I seen of others post it seems like that was too much to eat in one sitting. So now I am mad at myself for giving into Taco Bell and terrified that I was able to eat that much.

Worry not, friend! Potatoes are slider foods and those mini quesadillas are fairly small.

Cheats happen, weakness happens. Just saddle up and get back on track.

I had a food funeral yesterday because today I’m starting my liquid diet. I dragged my family out to the Cheesecake Factory in a really bad snowstorm just so I could eat “one last time” ??‍♀️

On 1/11/2019 at 11:11 AM, MIZ60 said:

First cake - She came back and asked her to take the rest away and pour dish soap

@MIZ60

Many moons ago, I frequently went to a bakery. They made the best cheese danish in the world. I would come home, eat a bunch, then was so mad at myself for eating the danish. l poured dish washing detergent all over the danish, threw it out where i couldn't retrieve it, @MIZ60 great minds think alike☺️

kathy

I had half a chocolate chip cookie today. Damn my husband for making them and leaving them on the counter and Damn the kids for being kids and wanting chocolate chip cookies.

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