I want to eat everything

[Babbs 14,681]

I made a list of restaurants and foods I want to eat before surgery that I know I can't indulge in afterwards. Then I use each one like a reward. If I make good choices for the week or lose a few pounds I get one thing off of my list. Then right before surgery I am having friends and family over for a "last meal" of some of my favorites about 3 weeks before surgery.

First rule of changing your eating habits:

NEVER use food as a reward.

Why can't you reward yourself with clothes, a new purse or a manicure instead? To lose and keep the weight off after surgery, you have to learn to not be so food focused. Why not start now?

[Louise Binzel 3]

That last weekend before I had to go on clear liquids... The plan was Chinese one night, Thai another and one big, fat, juicy burger with fries another. I had a horrible reaction to some home grown tomatoes... Bad case of acid reflux. Some genius at the ER wrote down chest pain and BOOM! I was kept three days and two nights for observation on the heart ward.... Low fat, low salt, low sugar diet! So much for my plan.... Oh well... I can have Chinese Soup, fried rice, Thai dishes without meat.... That's where I am now. What amazes me is how little food I eat now. Amazing, and I'm comfortable. My taste buds would like more, but the rest of me is fine. I can also feel the full switch now, unless I scarf food. Don't scarf food. Take my word on that. Best wishes for a speedy recovery! ... Then enjoy your clothes getting baggy....