My program doesn't allow raw vegetables (no salads) until 5 months post op, no bread products for 6 months (but other carbs are okay), and no alcohol for a year.

Curious to learn

A)when did you start eating/drinking these things post op and how did you handle it?

B)what advice your program gave you about them?

C) experience with your first salad?

3 minutes ago, GreenTealael said:

But I think it was a year to never again for alcohol ?

Literally who comes up with these sorts of rules. We all know what happens. You have a glass of wine, think omg I ruined it, and blam why bother following any of the rules, then.

48 minutes ago, Pollito said:

Ah but we get to the goal of long(er than you) lives, stress free and happy directly - bypassing the work stress. And what can be more efficient than that? I'll see you at the beach, mine's a mojito!

Edit: Skål! https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/oct/16/spain-to-beat-japan-2040-world-life-expectancy-league-table

Mojitos are good! I mean I heard they were good.

1 minute ago, MiniGastricBypassDude said:

Literally who comes up with these sorts of rules. We all know what happens. You have a glass of wine, think omg I ruined it, and blam why bother following any of the rules, then.

It’s all just a suggestion in the end. But for context, I literally saw a Bariatric alcoholic tackle 3 nurses trying to get away from the ER to drive home. That’s when I thought yeah maybe there’s a reason for that suggestion.

4 minutes ago, MiniGastricBypassDude said:

Literally who comes up with these sorts of rules. We all know what happens. You have a glass of wine, think omg I ruined it, and blam why bother following any of the rules, then.

A non-alcoholic meany butt does. I mean probably an American. ?

3 minutes ago, GreenTealael said:

But for context, I literally saw a Bariatric alcoholic tackle 3 nurses trying to get away from the ER to drive home. That’s when I thought yeah maybe there’s a reason for that suggestion.

Yeah, that sucks. For that individual. I mean, in the end we all have to make up our own minds. I'm just saying the long-term statistics on American bariatric patients aren't impressive, to say the least. Maybe "eat 500 calories a day and NEVER touch alcohol" as directed by Becky The Dietitian From San Diego wasn't a sustainable long-term plan for the average patient.

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4 minutes ago, GreenTealael said:

It’s all just a suggestion in the end. But for context, I literally saw a Bariatric alcoholic tackle 3 nurses trying to get away from the ER to drive home. That’s when I thought yeah maybe there’s a reason for that suggestion.

Wow, lol.

2 minutes ago, MiniGastricBypassDude said:

Yeah, that sucks. For that individual. I mean, in the end we all have to make up our own minds. I'm just saying the long-term statistics on American bariatric patients aren't impressive, to say the least. Maybe "eat 500 calories a day and NEVER touch alcohol" as directed by Becky The Dietician from San Diego ... maybe it wasn't a sustainable long-term plan on average.

Karen the Dietician*** ?

Just now, MiniGastricBypassDude said:

Yeah, that sucks. For that individual. I mean, in the end we all have to make up our own minds. I'm just saying the long-term statistics on American bariatric patients aren't impressive, to say the least. Maybe "eat 500 calories a day and NEVER touch alcohol" that Becky from San Diego said wasn't a sustainable long-term plan on average.

Idk, I only focus on myself tbh but I’d hate to be the person not properly warned that a brand new alcohol addiction is possible.

Just now, GreenTealael said:

I’d hate to be the person not properly warned that a brand new alcohol addiction is possible.

Oh yeah, we're told to as well. And then to proceed as adults. I mean, it's just cultural differences. There's no right or wrong.

2 minutes ago, MiniGastricBypassDude said:

Oh yeah, we're told to as well. And then to proceed as adults. I mean, it's just cultural differences. There's no right or wrong.

Despite cultural differences, for some people alcohol not being a part of their post op lifestyle is a good thing. Unfortunately there are not many indicators in who will have an issue so I understand the reason for the prohibition. But of course it will always be ultimately up to the individual. I promise I am not trying to be the party pooper.

Just now, GreenTealael said:

so I understand the reason for the prohibition

... in America and other places We're actively encouraged to figure out our new tolerance in a safe environment, because it is assumed life will happen and with life, alcohol. Hence the cultural differences.

Just now, MiniGastricBypassDude said:

... in America and other places We're actively encouraged to figure out our new tolerance in a safe environment, because it is assumed life will happen and with life, alcohol. Hence the cultural differences.

I have no clue where you live but are you saying there is are no alcoholism ?

Just now, GreenTealael said:

I have no clue where you live but are you saying there is are no alcoholism ?

Where did I say that?

No, there's alcoholism. There's probably a lot less than what's usually assumed in America (sometimes, AA meetings aren't the solution to being a bad person/having a life that needs fixing), and a lot more than what's usually assumed in many parts of Europe (sometimes you're not fun, you're just a drunk).

The truth is probably somewhere in between.

1 minute ago, MiniGastricBypassDude said:

Where did I say that?

No, there's alcoholism. There's probably a lot less than what's usually assumed in America (sometimes, AA meetings aren't the solution to being a bad person/having a life that needs fixing), and a lot more than what's usually assumed in many parts of Europe (sometimes you're not fun, you're just a drunk).

The truth is probably somewhere in between.

Ok

Just now, GreenTealael said:

Ok

LOL, cool. Carry on.