Please--need Kick In The #@*!!!

babsyintx · August 15, 2005

Estela,

Now its my turn to give you a kick in the arse!!! LOL. I understand the need for comfort food when you are in pain. The first 10 days post op, I have not been very hungry even though I had an partial unfill and have little restriction at the moment. But the hunger is coming back with a rage and I am fighting the monster. I feel my pain from the PS justifies my poor eating decisions! LOL. Last night I had chips with turkey chili, then I had some more chips with cheese and sour cream. I am trying to stay away from the sweets though. The Protein in the turkey chili was good for me though, so I am not going to beat myself up too badly. Stick to the solid Protein and you will do just fine. Make sure you have a chicken breast in your pocket at all times! Ya hearing me????Allow yourself some treats like sugar free pudding, some popcorn etc... PUt together a meal plan that will allow you to maintain your present weight. Dont be looking to lose right now. But you do need to make healthy food choices. I went out to dinner and had some Soup and a huge salad with hard boiled eggs croutons and real Salad Dressing. In the past, I would have been sticking to the balsamic vinegar and the ff dressing. Now, I need the energy boost, so I am not beeing too hard on myself. Just stay away from the donuts OK????

Hugs,

Babs in TX

Zoe · August 15, 2005

Hey, PS ladies -- that means you, Estela and Babs -- when do we get to see pictures? Wait until the bruises disappear if you must...

MuaSuaDua · August 15, 2005

so relieved to see this seems to phenomenon many of us go through! i just had first fill today and am glad for it (surgery early jul)... because last two weeks was madness for me. was eating all solid food i can lay my hands on! ate kfc twice, risotto w foie gras.....was stressing out but could not stop myself...fortunately, scale in my favor - cos i realized tho i felt like i was binging, i still ate much less than i used to before surgery.......so i am glad to see veterans like you...going through the same thing....and are still going strong to meet ur goals....

EverSoQute · August 15, 2005

Wow Babs Good to here from someone who has lost alot of weight. it helps us newbies. What is your secret or motivation. and what would you say has helped you loose the most?

Everoqute

babsyintx · August 15, 2005

Dear Everso,

There really isnt any secrets I am afraid to say. I beleive that regular exercise was a component that attributed to steady weight loss. I exercised 3x per week during ongoing weight loss. Stick to eating lots of Protein and drinking lots of Water. Right now I feel like a bloated pig from all the Water retention due to the surgery I had. My legs are really swollen.!!!

Babs in TX

EverSoQute · August 16, 2005

Hello Babs

Thanks you for the info. I'am still on the liquid diet until friday then I can eat Protein woohoo!! Sorry to hear that you had surgery I will keep you in prayer for a speedy recovery.

Eversoqute