Warning- Don't Try Chocolate! And Other Useful Tips

[Mrs.Prisses 51]

I remember when I first started coming here. You know, the pre-sleeve days! There was so much good information and support. So, I want to contribute this to NEW or UNDECIDED sleevers...WARNINGS! Things we wish we had known before they happened.

Mine?

WARNING- DO NOT EAT A TWIX ...like I did a few weeks ago. As my surgeon has confirmed...chocolate (not the skinny cow kind...the REAL REAL kind) is an irritant. The sugar and caffeine aren't good for your sleeve. I was sick with a Migraine, nausea, and stomach cramps for 2 days!

What's your WARNING?

[heartonmysleevey 133]

Thanks for this! Will check back to see what others post.

P.S. Congrats on your so far weight loss.

[chitowngirl 885]

Thanks for the tip...

[DebiC 181]

Now-I have never had a problem with chocolate. Mine has been citrus (oranges, pineapple, strawberries etc) and vinegary things. I've been sad about the fruit and occasionally eat some anyways. I'm not a huge chocolate fan-but I'm still glad that it doesn't bother me.

[wannabb08 17]

Thanks for the tips.

[Indymom 132]

Watch out for greasy, fried foods. Your head will want them . . . you'll remember how good they taste . . . but chances are they will make you feel really icky when you eat them. I let my daughter get a small bag of Lay's potato chips as a treat at the gas station the other day. WIthout really thinking I grabbed a handful of them and munched on them . . . of course they were tasty, but about 5 minutes after eating them I really regretted it.

I figured out some workarounds, though - when someone orders mozzarella sticks at a restaurant, for example, I just peel off the greasy, nasty breading and dip the melty cheese in the marinara sauce. YUM. Instead of chips I do multi-grain baked crackers with laughing cow light cheese. Not exactly the same thing but it helps when I'm craving the "crunch" of something.

[Mrs.Prisses 51]

I agree! NO GREASY FOODS. Ouch!

[Meljp 36]

With all the dang Easter candies out at the stores I kept thinking OMG I would die for a Cadbury Egg!! I know BAD...Get that thought out of your head girl....well I opted for a bag of dark chocolate (good for you in small amounts) they are Hershey's Pieces. Like M&M's...I only eat a few (5-6) once a day and they take care of that craving...just hope and pray the cravings don't take over...One thing, I used to wake EVERY morning instantly thinking about food...I mean as soon as my eyes would open....NOT now!!! I love you "sleevie"...Blessings~Melanie:)

[thinoneday 445]

Mine is lettuce and other leafy veggies. . . I get a horrible "call me an ambulance" pain which lasts for over 45 minutes. . .really feel like i'm going to die. . . so no leafy salads for me. . . ever. . and I'm out 3 years. . .but the physician and nutritionist did warn me that many people can't tolerate lettuce and other leafy greens after this surgery. . .they sure were right!