LipstickLady

Why do you think I need to seek a professional first? Where is my thinking off base?

Who me?

I've not had surgery yet, but I can see why you are frustrated. I am looking forward to hearing from those who've experienced the same.

Ahhhh... I guess I need to learn to control my urges FIRST so that I don't undo everything the surgery will be doing for me.

I've never been able to able to eat guilt free. Sigh.

Not trying to be noble at all. I was just verbally vomiting all the thoughts and feeling that are rushing through me right now. I have no doubt I will have weak moments and pangs of regret, but I really regret what I've done to myself over the years MORE.

Funny! I just posted a long winded topic about this moments ago. I say no, but I can only say that's the right thing *for me*.

glop without wanting to vomit? My surgery is on 5/16 and I have a two week liquid diet, pre-op. I am trying to get all my ducks in a row. I have cut most carbs. I have started replacement shakes for Breakfast and will replace lunch or dinner with them soon. I am cutting back on Coke Zero. (KILL ME NOW!!! It's like crack.) I am carrying Water all day long and trying to sip instead of gulp. ... I am really trying to chew, chew, chew, chew, chew, chew, chew, chew... It's repulsive. Seriously repulsive. The more I think about it, the more I want to vomit. Anyone else?

Look at the menu online and see what the soups are as well as the sides. Many times there is something there that's friendly and the portion is small.

Call back and ask for a manager. Even if they won't do it, they shouldn't treat you like that.

And ask them to cook without butter!

Swim. Walk. SWIM!!!! Recumbant bike. SWIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gentle Yoga. SWIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am a coke zero drinker. I can easily drink a 2 liter a day. I know how hard it is going to be to give it up permanently, but I am anxious to get healthy, so it's a small price to pay. Over the last week, have weened myself to one glass a day and it sucks, but it's doable. I am so busy trying new teas, new crystal lights, new flavored waters, etc. to distract myself from CZ, it's not been as bad as I expected. Think of how worth it will be. Don't buy it and think of the money you will save. Put your MD money in a jar each day and save it for a great new outfit when you hit goal. That's my motivation. Hell, I may be able to by a Bug convertible in cash with my savings!

Phew. I am going to have to chance it. Right now, trying to swallow gum makes me immediately gag, so I don't see it as a big risk. I have done SO many diet programs that it's ingrained in me to chew gum when I am head hungry. I hate the thought of giving that up.

I am going to have to disagree, and no, I've not had surgery yet so I don't know how it will work for me. I understand that each person's journey is different and I hate that you aren't enjoying your meals post op. I have 4 friends who have already had the surgery and they are a year post op. All over them have hit 90+ pounds lost and are right around their goal weight. I've been on vacation with one of them two times since her surgery Jamaica and Vegas) and watched her eating habits so I would have an idea what to expect. She was able to eat whatever she wanted, the difference was, she was happy and satisfied after a few bites of each thing. She probably had the most fun because while the rest of us were eating, she was doing all the talking!

No gum after surgery??? WHAT??

No! It's on the bottom!

They really don't get soggy?

I am wondering how I am going to handle that, too. I am such a yoyo dieter that no one will believe it's staying off this time, I'm sure.

Wow! Your stats pre-surgery are the same as mine. I can't wait!! Congratulations to you!

I am so so happy for you! I can't wait to see your successes along the way. You should be so proud.

You look AMAZING!

What a great idea! I am pre-op and trying to get into the swing of drinking these as a Meal Replacement now. I do like the EAS carbadvantage better than premier, but these will be better on the go. I can tolerate them well over a cup of crushed ice. One fits perfectly over a full cup of ice in a large Tervis Tumbler. I like the syrup idea a LOT.

Eh, I figure I had a lime sized brain tumor removed from my brain and lived. I must be far too ornery to give in to a stupid blood clot or leak.

BAHAHAHAHAHAA!! I love it. I can't wait to back up into my husband under the covers and let one rip. Payback after 18 years of enduring the same from him. WOOOOOT!!