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So I'm almost 2 months out (Feb. 11) and I had posted pretty soon after surgery about not being sure that I had very much restriction (I was still on liquids at the time). Anyway, I've been carefully weighing and measuring, so although I would sometimes start to feel full, I had never had an "old normal" portion of food on my plate since surgery. Today I forgot to bring my Protein shake for lunch :( As a teacher, I decided to look at the lunch menu to see if anything would fit in with what I needed. They did have a cheeseburger option (trust me, it's not worthy of the name), but I decided to eat the meat without the bun. I COULDN'T EVEN FINISH IT :) :) :) I put it in mfp and I'm so happy because I didn't go off track and eat bread or breaded items that were available; I got really full off a partial hamburger patty; I'm still on track with my nutrition tracking and my Protein goals for the day. I feel lucky!!

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So I'm almost 2 months out (Feb. 11) and I had posted pretty soon after surgery about not being sure that I had very much restriction (I was still on liquids at the time). Anyway, I've been carefully weighing and measuring, so although I would sometimes start to feel full, I had never had an "old normal" portion of food on my plate since surgery. Today I forgot to bring my Protein shake for lunch :( As a teacher, I decided to look at the lunch menu to see if anything would fit in with what I needed. They did have a cheeseburger option (trust me, it's not worthy of the name), but I decided to eat the meat without the bun. I COULDN'T EVEN FINISH IT :) :) :) I put it in mfp and I'm so happy because I didn't go off track and eat bread or breaded items that were available; I got really full off a partial hamburger patty; I'm still on track with my nutrition tracking and my Protein goals for the day. I feel lucky!!

I'm 15 weeks out and craving a burger really bad. I don't have restriction either. I'm going to order a small one tonight and eat a little of it anyway....I've got to get it out of my system!

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@@sweetie716

I also had my surgery in Dec. Any chance you'd like a new MFP friend?

My user name is ChrisJane180

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I'm 15 weeks out and craving a burger really bad. I don't have restriction either. I'm going to order a small one tonight and eat a little of it anyway....I've got to get it out of my system!

Well I tested my pounch really well this weekend. Last night I ate 1/2 hamburger bun and all. And a handfull of fries. No problems. Today I ate a few Cookies and cupcake for my grandson's birthday, no problem! Now mind you I do not intent to eat like this except for rarely. Not sure that I like the fact I have no restriction and don't seem to dump!

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