NEVER eating a french fry again!

[MINI-Me 196]

Well, I went to our Bariatric Support Group Christmas Party 12 days out and down 22 LBS.

I put a small very small piece of baked chicken in my plate, I walked past my surgeon and NUT The two of them were on me like a magnet and said "We know your are not going to eat that!!!" I said, I guess I'm not :-)

They couldn't impress upon me more to follow the life plan and only eat only the foods outlined in the plan and follow the timeline. It really does work, I'm down 55 lbs 6 weeks out.

I am confused. Why could you not eat baked chicken?

[Catracks 865]

I am confused. Why could you not eat baked chicken?

Twelve days out and I wasn't even off Clear liquids. Surgeons have different post-op guidelines, but even the most liberal would probably not go for baked chicken at that point.

Even when I got on solids on week 7, such a dense Protein would have to be consumed slowly and carefully and chewed to mush.

[MINI-Me 196]

Twelve days out and I wasn't even off Clear Liquids. Surgeons have different post-op guidelines, but even the most liberal would probably not go for baked chicken at that point.

Even when I got on solids on week 7, such a dense Protein would have to be consumed slowly and carefully and chewed to mush.

Ah! I guess I should have looked at your surgery date. Duh!

[tmoore4949 9]

eventually but not 12 days after surgery, should only have broth and Jello etc at that point. Now 6 weeks out adding more foods. Can't tolerate any fried don't even want to chance it.

[Alicia0022 14]

I am. 5 weeks post op, was sleeved Dec12th. Thanks for the advise everyone! It's not really worth the bad feeling of eating poorly. Just a moment of weakness. The fry tasted terrible anyways.

[12345 80]

I was out shopping with my husband and I had forgotten to bring a snack for myself. So I stopped at Sonics and ordered a small side of tator tots. I ate the INSIDES of just three and threw the rest out. I was on day 1 of soft foods and was afraid to eat even that small amount. Next time, I'll bring the right kind of snack with me!

[Catracks 865]

I was out shopping with my husband and I had forgotten to bring a snack for myself. So I stopped at Sonics and ordered a small side of tator tots. I ate the INSIDES of just three and threw the rest out. I was on day 1 of soft foods and was afraid to eat even that small amount. Next time, I'll bring the right kind of snack with me!

GAH, stay away from Sonic. I checked their menu and there is not one thing that i would eat there. In a pinch I can find something in fast food places like El Pollo Loco or Taco Bell (the al fresco tacos are not TOO bad), but certain places have no redeeming qualities and that is one.

Bring individually wrapped string cheese or some other Protein thing. Even a bit of Peanut Butter and a few slices of apple. How about a slice of turkey wrapped around a dill pickle?

[Dreamingofhealth 223]

Fries were my most beloved food prior to surgery. And if I indulged one day' date=' I had to have them EVERY DAY. I would crave them. I loved fried foods.

I doubt they'll always affect you so strongly, but yeah...they aren't so fabulous post op, are they?

As your tastes change your standards will get higher. I no longer want greasy, quick foods - when I was back in America over the summer the first thing I wanted to do was eat some fast food. Within my new better habits, of course, not like I would have done pre op. Ugh. All I can say is YUCK. If you go without eating that garbage for any real length of time, you'll be amazed by how disgusting it is after a while.

Sure, some foods are still enjoyable no matter how bad I know they are. I love soda, so I keep my consumption to a minimum. I love popcorn, but I pop my own on the stove and ration myself so I don't overdo it. But most of those old trigger foods? They're gone. They taste like the garbage they are, and that's not a bad thing at all.

You might find that later on you'll enjoy a real, homemade french fry every now and again. I'm okay with them if I make them myself. They taste a thousand times better. But I still only eat four or five before I've had enough. It's nice to know you CAN eat them, even if you don't want to do it.

~Cheri[/quote']

Cheri,

I read a lot of your posts and I love the way you talk about food. If you have time can you give me an example of your typical day food wise? I would really appreciate it!

Sheena

[Lisa :) 231]

At 15 months out I've had a few "I'm never eating that ever again!!!" experiences.

At about 6 months out I was craving a Shamrock shake. So I got one, drank the entire thing in about 20 minutes and had my first, and only, dumping incident. NEVER again do I think I will ever WANT a shake.

I also thought, at one point, in that first 6 months that I was "missing" Jersey Mike's Subs in my life. So, I ate 1/2 (which was 2 inches) of a Mini Sub. Not a good idea!!! I lost it all soon afterward! So that's a No Go on Jersey Mike's from now on!!

Lastly, I thought I wanted Nachos Supreme from Taco Bell. Nothing horrible happened after eating 4 bites other than coming to the conclusion that Taco Bell tastes like dog food....or what I imagine dog food to taste like!!! No more Taco Bell for me (which was my favorite pre op)!!

One of the greatest gifts my sleeve has given me is an aversion to fast food!!! I have no desire for it anymore because it tastes so processed and artificial!!! Now, if only I could develop that same aversion for Pirate Booty!!!!

[FishingNurse 1,210]

ooooh I am slightly jealous. I am sleeve of steel cause I could tolerate anything post-op and still can. Its a blessing and a curse. I eat fast food maybe once a month, but I could totally eat an entire small fry and still want more nowadays! Thats why I go once a month or less. I am 19 months post op by the way.

[fluffylibra30 323]

I can't eat FFs either. They taste bad and give me a tummy ache. If I get fast food I get Arby's. the turkey bacon wrap (plain) lasts 2-3 meals and so good! Now I do get a hankling for a McDonald's chicken nugget, but one down and I remember why I don't eat it anymore. I never thought I would rather cook lol.

[tinarho 29]

thanks for the reality check...even though I can eat stuff, i should follow the guidelines. I guess i assumed my new tummy was healed. i go see my surgeon and nut tomorrow. can't wait to see the #'s for the 2 week mark.

[Catracks 865]

Ahhh, snack for full liquid stage is hard. Protein Shake in a thermos? It gets easier!

[DeeBrownBaker 139]

I had my fry incident 8 days post op... I just wanted to taste it... so I chewed it up and spit it out... I was afraid to swallow!

[KarissaKhaos 170]

So I was at Mc Donald's with my kids' date=' didn't order anything, nor was I really hungry for that food. The smells got to me tho, my son had hot salty French fries, I tried one, just One greasy fry.

The minute it hit my stomach it felt AWFUL.

Threw up 3 times on the way home. Totally not worth it.

Oh boy what a life change this is! Any similar experiences?[/quote']

Ugh I know how you feel, I tried McDonald's food and as soon as it hit my stomach I felt awful, yuck!