I need to get serious

[hgranola 1]

Connie:

I had my surgery 9 months ago and I just want to tell you not to stop eating everything. The key is moderation. Try things, just a bite or two 5-7 minutes apart. Unfortunately popcorn won't be one of them. Don't deprive yourself or you will figure out a way to eat it anyway. I enjoy trying things just a bite or two but I pick my battles for example I won't waste my time on store bought items but will try a friends homemade something. I eat small portions 2.5 to 3 hours apart and I really don't have to fight hunger. I am able to resist things that I know aren't good for me. Try Isopure, it tastes like gatoraide and got me through many a day when I didn't get enough Protein in.(many flavors). Something no one told me, after a fill you will be on liguid for 24 hours. Ididn't plan for that the first time. Good luck. I don't regret my decision for a minute. I am down 50lbs and feeling great. Try eating a 4 oz yogurt taking a bite every 5 minutes for the two weeks. It fills you up and gets you in practice for eating slowly. That is the key to success.

I am in a similar situation as the original poster and I have to say that your suggestion about eating the yogurt bites 5 minutes apart sounds like a good idea. I just went to Trader Joes and bought Fat Free Greek Yogurt cups and I think I'll do that for Breakfast tomorrow! I really intended for today to be the start of my pre-op self imposed diet but I failed because I went shopping hungry.

[hgranola 1]

I have Muscle Milk chocolate but I just tried the unjury vanilla and it is really yummy! You can order it online. They actually make special mixes for Bariatric patients. The trick I have found is to add about 1/2 of a small packet of Splenda or Truvia. No extra calories and a bit sweet. Hang in there and let us know how you are doing. I have found everyone on here really supportive.

I just ordered myself the Unjury starter pack after reading this. I am planning a taste test before my surgery so that I have a supply on hand for all my liquid diet days both before and after surgery so that I am prepared with only the best shakes!