AmandaRaeLeo

I will share the recipes I found.

I've got a list of various detox soup recipes that are designed to get things moving and help one get past the carb/sugar withdrawal. Many complain during the Protein shake phase of gagging on shakes but it was so much easier to make good decisions when we had no options!!! Lol

I will be starting my detox program tomorrow. I'm looking forward to it!!!

Your verbiage of "food pusher" did bring something to my mind tho. I've noticed when I dish up my families meals I heap it on. I'm thinking it is an eating by proxy thing?

Food talk doesn't bother me. It is not a trigger for me.

Thanx for the tip! I will do that plus break it up into smaller pieces before cooking it as well.

You reap what you sow.

Yes.

0% if you've already had your gallbladder removed, like me.

A good example of slider vs non-slider. I've gone to Dunkin Donuts for their Wake-Up Wrap. It takes me about 15 minutes to eat it and I am ready to eat in 30 minutes. I make my own version using a whole grain low carb tortilla and other quality ingredients and it takes 45+ minutes to eat it and I'm extremely full/satisfied. The main difference is the quality of the tortilla. DD is a white flour tortilla. I use a high fiber/low carb whole grain tortilla. Choose quality as often as you can and you will be more satisfied and stay that way longer. Also, if you choose to stop drinking you may notice your sugar/carb craving increase. It will be tough but you can get through this.

Wow, OP. It sounds like you're battling some serious demons. food addiction. Possible replacement addiction. It also sounds like you are your own worst enemy right now. I can relate. Angry. Bitter. Insecure. Confused. Maybe you can find a local OA support group or a place that focuses on eating disorders or addiction? You have to choose to take the first step, tho. I hope you know we are standing right beside you.

Thank you! I feel great!

My name is Amanda Rae and I am a Leo/Lioness.

Sigh... Again...

Dude. I'd never put my cell in my pants pocket! It might fall into the toilet.... Lol!

Well then I guess I'm a jolly gal! :-P

Since it is Halloween perhaps "witch" would be more apropos for today. Tomorrow feel free to resume status quo.

Remember!

Sigh...

I had sharted for about a week postop. I learned to never trust a "fart".

I enjoyed every second of my leave. It allowed me to heal and recharge my batteries. I took advantage of the time to go on walks and spend time with my family.

Less than a week! Are you excited?

You will find many passionate opinions that vary greatly on this subject. They will run the gamet from "shout it from the rooftops" to "My body. My business." to witty retorts and outright deceit. All feel they are right or justified in their way of handling this life changing event and may even attack when challenged. I am of the mindset of silence or honesty, no lies. Basing it solely on your post stating you feel shame and embarrassed. That you don't want to be judged or abandoned I would suggest you search your heart and soul. I believe honesty is empowering. I do not like the idea of hiding because you fear other's responses. You are giving them power over you. They do not deserve it. I've been very open about my choice. I've experienced some negativity. It stung. But I worked at remembering that they are the one with the problem. Not me. It is my body. My health. My choice. And I am not ashamed. My name is Amanda Rae. I am a food addict. I had WLS, and I am not ashamed.