:sad:I'm SOOOOO disgusted with myself. I had my appointment this morning for my EKG and ECHO. When I finally finished-it was lunchtime and I still had a 45 minute drive back to work, I said I was going to stop by the Chinese restaurant and pick up some soup, then I saw the sushi bar and couldn't stop myself, I got a crunch roll. UGH!!!!! I'll start back again for snack and dinner. Anybody have some ideas on what I can eat on a full liquid diet when I need to pick up fast food?

Personally I would stay away from fast food, I mean you have a food addiction why put yourself in that position? This pre op diet is serious and it's important that you focus and follow your specific plan given to you from your surgeon. Then there's the post op diet that needs to be followed so you can heal properly.... Just dig deep and remember why your doing this!!!!!

Make sure that you are planning ahead and then you shouldn't have to pick up fast food. I know in the beginning stages it would be hard for me when the family would order fast food. I refused to hold the bag in the car! Now it doesn't bother me so much - it really grosses me out and the smell is horrible!

Make sure you have some Protein powder with you and a shaker. I still have baggies of Protein Powder in my purse and in my computer bag, that way if I get hungry or can't have to stay late somewhere, I always have something with me that I can "eat".

In later stages, you can carry around Protein Bars, nuts, etc to have on hand for the hungries. I think planning is the best way to go, then you are not wondering what to eat or putting yourself in situations where you might make a poor choice.

Remember that this whole process is a learning journey. So don't beat yourself up - get back on track and be ready for what tomorrow may bring!

Thanks, you all are right, I need to avoid the places that cause temptation. Being new at this, I'm really not sure what I can eat yet

Good idea....Save fast food for later when your off all restrictions and have better control.

I don't believe in forbidden foods, just moderation.

Good luck and keep us up on your progress!

I know it is really difficult but I made a pact with myself during the first part of my losing stages not to even go to a fast food place or chinese. It is just to inviting and risky. I was addicted to McDonald's regular hamburgers. I haven't had one in ages. I don't even want one now. I am so focused and want so much to lose this weight that I am just determined to make the band work for me. I think the fact that I have lost some of the weight already has really helped. The inches are the biggest loss for me and it feels so good to have my clothes start to get too loose. I hope for you that once you begin to see the weight come off, that you will have a stronger will power. Good Luck and keep us posted.

I agree with everyone else, it's probably best to just not put yourself in that situation. Stay away from any type of restaurant right now.

You aren't going to have to do this forever. Just hang in there and always keep a good supply of what you can have on hand, so you're also not going to the store at this time.

Good Luck! You'll be so glad you followed the rules, trust me.