hockeymother

I can't believe this is working. I still have anxiety when getting on the scale but this time it is steadily going down. Hello motivation! Now on to my last week of the progressive diet. Have a fantastic day everyone.

I started at 34

Same here, doc said my BMI was low enough that I didn't have to.

bnrguy34 I feel your pain. I am at the smooth food stage and gave in to my temptations. I had pizza, popcorn and ice cream all on the same day. I got quite a few inbox messages from people who did the exact same thing but were afraid to tell. Reality is we love our food, that's why we needed the surgery, right? Just dust yourself off, start following your diet again and keep in mind that this way of eating is not forever, just use these stages as time to learn to eat again (smaller portions, slower and chew, chew chew) once you start solid foods, thing should change (hopefully) and when you get your adjustments it will get much easier. But don't feel bad, it happens, just get back on it.

Last night I ate at Pizza Hut. I tried to order the "best" pizza I could, which was the chicken aribarrba (sp) personal pan. I had 3 pieces of the personal pan but could have ate the whole thing. We went to the movies later on and I had some buttered popcorn. Probably about 4 cups. Then I had about 1/2 cup of ice cream before bed. Man I fell off the wagon and landed on my head. I feel so disappointed in myself. I'm only 2 1/2 weeks out and I should have so much more control than that. Well, needless today I am going back to my very strict meal plan and cutting back again, geez this roller coaster!!!!'I want off!

Thank you everyone for the support, on here as well as the many inbox messages. It's too bad we have to be afraid to express ourselves at a support group. Lesson learned. I know what I did wrong, my guilt over it speaks volumes, I was looking for people help me through my guilt not finger point at how badly I was doing. I already knew that!! If I didn't have issues with food and the emotions that tie to it, i wouldn't have gotten the surgery.

It's so easy to fool yourself into thinking your completely healed when your not. From day one I've had no issues, no gas pain, no incision pain, no problems eating or drinking, bowel movements as required. And losing weight with no effort. I honestly felt like eating solid food wouldn't be an issue. And honestly it wasn't. That's what so scary, it's easy for any one us to stumble during any stage. I've read where some have caved a few days in. It's reality, we all get hungry at one point and cave into our temptations. And I, like everyone else here know the consequences to it. Ive researched this surgery to the high heavens. TMF Unless your a Dr., you shouldn't be giving medical advice. This is a SUPPORT group, when we stumble, we are suppose to be like carolinagirl and mis73, and give support not medical advice. I was warned of people on here giving their medical opinions when they don't have the background. I'm seeing it first hand and seriously questioning staying on this site.

I'm so worried about the damage I could have done I've decided to go back to full liquids for a couple of days, just to play it safe.

Yes dwalsh, I guess I have to realize that I am where I am because ofmy lack of control over food. But like I said, today I am back full force.

Unfortunately I found out the hard way that I can eat anything, any size, any amount. I was extremely diligent up until yesterday when I tried a bite and realized that nothing bad happened. I dipped my toe into a pool I shouldn't have. Thank you Carolinagirl, you are so understanding and compassionate. And you have the experience behind you. Your words mean a lot. Today I am back on.

This is what they call banster hell???? Because I CAN eat anything because there is no restriction yet. It's as if the band isn't even there. Didn't get stuck once, everything just cruised right down. This is the first time I've given into temptation and I'm guilt ridden.

I can only take in about 700 to 800 calories a day. My weight loss has slowed right down and I know it's because my body is in starvation mode. But my old thoughts are winning. Thinking the less I eat the more weight I'll lose, is back firing on me but if I try to eat more I feel so guilt ridden and disgusted. I'm in the soft food stage and don't have much selection. I'm hoping that once I can eat regular food I can start eating more. Just have to ignore my thoughts I guess.

Thanks everyone, I guess after losing 14 lbs in the first 2 weeks, a sudden stop kinda threw me off. Msminto, I have been wanting to try the refried beans. Everyone talks about them on here and they sound so good and high in proteins. I have been drinking a lot of protein shakes but just can't get my calories up. Yup, I'll just have wait and see what happens when I start solids. May end up eating too much. Lol

I am 2 weeks post op and am looking forward to jogging again, but my tummy is still tender. When did any of you start more aggressive exercise?

I pulled a muscle in my neck and would love to take an Advil. I'm too weeks post op, I should be ok right ?

I took an Aleve before bed and it was heaven. And no problems.

Excellent idea, about the charm bracket. I've lost 13 lbs so I'm going to buy myself and Pandora bracelet and will buy a charm for every 5 lbs. .

I feel like I can do it, just afraid to do something wrong. I just know that once I start jogging, the weight will really fall off. Getting anxious.

Ugh, really? I know my doc said 4 weeks but I thought that was being a little too cautious. I was hoping others started early with no problems.

Oh my god, I was terrified of asking that question. I am going through the same thing and couldn't figure it out. Thanks for being the one who asked.

Does anyone know if gluten free foods such as pasta or bread would be better than whole wheat?

Yes, your dad is a compete ass. He is probably the reason for you turning to food in the first place. Don't give him the satisfaction of staying fat. That makes him feel better that you are overweight, if you change and become independent that will mean he is alone. But this your life, change for you. You are doing great.

Spending time with family means having to suffer. The garlic bread smells so good. I'm just having the soup. I just keep telling myself "those foods are the reason I am where I am". Repeat and repeat again. Lol

Opps, I meant East Side Mario's

That's what I noticed. The more I chew the less satisfying it tastes. That's a good thing.