I got groceries yesterday and made butternut squash puree from frozen package. It was very good for lunch but I was super hungry for dinner. I microwaved a potato and pureed it into the squash to try and help fill me up. Now the cheating:

-I ate peanut butter crackers before going to bed - the small 9 pack (crackers are orange)

-This was after having 2 popsicles (1 before/1 after dinner) and I ate (1) ravioli (My kids had ravioli lasagna)

I also increased my fluid intake quite a bit and had to take larger sips last night to get some pills down - one got caught somewhere. I knew what I was doing was wrong but I knew fluids and chewing would dissolve the crackers which it did. Welcome to my relationship with food - eat it/hide that you did/suffer later physically and emotionally. This gets worse around my cycle which I have currently.

I went to bed full and burping a little. I expected to be in pain or throw up but neither and I slept pretty well. This morning I am extremely full, feel bloated and have no desire to eat or drink. Im also a little more winded - happens when I drink too much (fluid issues with heart and lungs). I plan to take things slow today but any advice? I don't want to tell my family - I feel like such a failure. This was day 4 postop.

7 hours ago, AliceFD said:

I doubt it. Do your best. This will change after surgery as the amount you can take in goes WAY down and your cravings will likely disappear.

Thanks so much I don’t think I’ve done real damage just a couple of snacks . I also drink vinegar which is supposed to help

I’m 8 days out. I had 3 ounces of puréed steamed cauliflower. Did I overdo it

On 12/24/2022 at 10:55 PM, Jackiemccoart said:

I’m 8 days out. I had 3 ounces of puréed steamed cauliflower. Did I overdo it

Is 3oz of pureed steamed cauliflower within your plan? Did you make yourself sick or uncomfortable?

Your answers determine your answer.

My plan said 3oz protein, 1oz veggies, not that I could manage it that early. There were days when 1oz of anything was overdoing it, others when 4oz wasn't.

Good luck,

Tek

Edited December 27, 20223 yr by The Greater Fool