3 weeks post op

[jmamma 2]

Hello I am having some issues with wanting to revert back to my old ways. It is so stupid but I find myself going against the rules. I was able to eat normal food today . Which excited me! But after I ate I took a large gulp of diet coke! I don't know why I did that ....but I will tell u it was the worst feeling I have ever had! The pain was horrible and it lasted about an hour' the craving was totally not worth the pain . Just wondering if I was the only one who did something like that and how you handled it. I want desperately to loose the weight and I am done 37 pounds! But I don't want to gain or stay the same. Anybody have suggestions

The newbie

[NYCkindofgirl 62]

So, you're human. We all slip up, either in big ways or small ones. Now you know what the price is. I'm going to guess that you won't want that feeling again. I know I didn't.

Follow the rules you got from your doctor and your nutritionist, and the next time you want to do something way outside the guidelines check what else is going on. Very often people who have eating issues are reacting to something else going on in their life. It's one of the very many avoidance techniques. My psychologist has suggested a "food and mood journal". Instead of just writing what you eat, write who you are eating with and what else is going on. As patterns emerge, you can deal with them.

Please forgive yourself for making a mistake and start back with your healthy eating habits. Good luck to you!

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

At 4 weeks after the sleeve I did not chew a piece of chicken............enough. I ran through the house like a crazed woman when it stuck mid chest. SCARED me to death. Could not call 911 as I could not talk. Thank God it passed. ... Live and learn. We will be okay!

[Kissifur 244]

I have no reason why you did it other than what was previously mentioned, you are human and made a mistake. I know about that all to well. I recently went to my favorite Chinese restaurant and order their lemonade, which is the bomb(I know I shouldn't of had it). After I took a few sips it washes over me that I can't eat for 30 minutes. Needless to say that was a total screw up on my part. I have learned how much I don't pay attention while out. So I know that's an area I have to pay close attention to. I have decided that if I have only 100 days that I mess up on for the rest of my life I will be happy I am no longer going to feel guilt or shame when it comes to food. What did you learn?

Edited August 7, 2014 by Kissifur