Do any of you vets completely ignore this rule?

[Butterflywarrior 241]

Well, idk..I agree and I disagree so if you all wish, how about we agree to disagree?

I have surgery Monday, and I really don't need this kinda stress around so I put up my white flag and surrender!

"Whit flag"? "Surrender"? Dramatic much?

Girl, if you let someone's recount of their actual experience stress you out before you've even started, you're in for a long haul when post surgical hormones start surging.

I wish you well.

why am I not surprised to receive one more snide remark from you?

So you really wish me well or was that sarcasm too?

I mean I was taking dramatic license in waving the white flag...I was trying to be a little funny..like let bygones be bygones?

But if course you had to take that and rip it up to just cause I have a different opinion from you

And no, as a ptsd survivor, this is not "all" it takes to stress me out however, bc of my anxious nature, not that you care, it doesn't take much to put me on edge and since I have surgery around the corner, I was just stating that....

I was only trying to make peace and I had hoped that would be kindly accepted, not poked at..

Why am I not surprised that I am not allowed to wish you well without being accused of sarcasm? You've twisted my words from the very beginning of this thread and you will until you have the very last word. So, have at it. I have no desire to take that away from you.

Are you familiar with how to block people? Go up to your name in the top right corner, click manage ignore preferences and add my name. You won't see another one of my posts unless you look for it. I have a feeling that simple action will relieve a lot of your stress.

Again. I sincerely wish you well.

in that case, I'm sorry... it felt like you were picking on my post. I guess in overly sensitive.

Thank you for the well wishes

I don't like to block people unless they are like idk making passes at me or cussing me out lol. I believe in second chances.

Peace?

[erp 2,016]

Does anyone drink carbonated diet drinks with regularity?? food still grosses me out but after 9 weeks I still dream about my coke zeros . I wanted to go a year with none but man that's a long time. Yes... I know they recommend never having them again---

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I ignore several rules now but was 100% compliant for the first nine months. The first "rule" I broke was carbonation. I had a glass of champagne on my birthday. It was definitely not comfortable (I felt so full!) so it was and still is a rare treat. I estimate I drink something carbonated a few times a month. Which ties into the second rule from my surgeon which was no alcohol. I don't want booze to interfere with my WL goals so I drink a few times a month, usually vodka mixed with something low sugar or a glass of wine. I hate working out after a night of drinking and I work out 4-5 days a week so that enforces limited opportunities to drink. Finally coffee, I didn't drink it for over a year and now drink it a few times a week. I try to drink cold brewed for less acid when possible.

For all the newbies, I highly recommend you hit your WL goals before going rogue. There are a gazillion rules that I still follow; not eating and drinking, focusing on Protein every day, taking Vitamins, etc. So while an occasional this, that, or the other will eventually be fine. Just because you can do something early out doesn't mean you should. In anticipation of the snap back, here you go. Clearly I'm blowing it.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

@@erp

Yup! 100% on the money from a VET standpoint.

[ShelterDog64 2,364]

@@Butterflywarrior I hope your surgery goes well...be sure to check back in, okay? It's a whole new world post-op

[Butterflywarrior 241]

@@Butterflywarrior I hope your surgery goes well...be sure to check back in, okay? It's a whole new world post-op

I will CK in..thanks and ty to everyone else who gave me well wishes too..I'm excited on Mt new lease in life

[rubia72 200]

Yes I drink Coke but only small sips haven't been able to finish one[emoji6]

[tenseintexas 182]

@@erp you look amazing!!! Wow!! That made me laugh about " going rogue" . You are right and actually I had told

Myself I was breaking no rules until

I had passed year 1... But being pretty nauseas For three weeks and eating hardly any solids made me drink some ginger ale. I did it. It felt really good. I know I can't go back down that road. I am not trying to make excuses ( but probably am) but when almost everything that goes in is liquid - and I only drink Water and Protein shakes ( so sick)... Then the mind starts wondering to diet drinks- or at least my mind Does;)

Again- you look fantastic

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Edited October 23, 2016 by tenseintexas

[LipstickLady 25,682]

@@tenseintexas

Have you talked to your doc about it? At your stage, I could only get down Gatorade and G2/crystal light/tea/plain Water made me ill. I was allowed to dilute Gatorade 50/50 with Water and that worked beautifully!

[goddess04 45]

[emoji136]????all u can do is try it and see how it goes for u. actually when i first got sleeved a few sips settled my stomach. im 3 yrs out

[tenseintexas 182]

@lipssticklady- I have . He kept saying its all hotmail at this time I told

Him

I read on forums and everyone else seems to be doing better than I at this point- he just says its normal I do occasionally drink g2 a few sips a day. So you weren't eating Much either at this point!?

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[LipstickLady 25,682]

@lipssticklady- I have . He kept saying its all hotmail at this time I toldHimI read on forums and everyone else seems to be doing better than I at this point- he just says its normal [emoji849]I do occasionally drink g2 a few sips a day. So you weren't eating Much either at this point!? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was on mushies through week 6 and rarely ate more than a tablespoon at a time. I was on soft through month three and rarely got 1/4 cup down in a sitting. I still have serious restriction at 3.5 years out and I'm happy about it.

[tenseintexas 182]

@@LipstickLady that's so interesting- sounds like what I have imposed on myself. My doctor allowed basically anything after week 3. I am glad to hear this. I had started worrying honestly. food still grosses me out and smells make me almost sick. I had begun really thinking this was my life ... And I would be on liquids for life ( I am a dramatic pessimist sometimes) Which would be sad honestly.

How much can you eat now? Can you eat meat? I am worried I won't ever like meat again- which would make me have to depend on this Nasty nasty Protein shakes for forever

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Edited October 23, 2016 by tenseintexas

[LipstickLady 25,682]

I eat about 1/2 cup at a sitting. Some days I eat more than others and yes, I can tolerate meats most of the time. food repulsed me for so long, I've gotten to the point where I eat what I love but only when I feel like it instead of eating just to eat.

Yes, you are being a pessimist. That's easy, though, with all the hormones and big life changes. It will get better. Promise.

[cozycastle50 19]

I accidentally drank a soda when I was a few weeks out. Nothing happened which is why I didn't realize what I was doing til it was halfway gone. I'm not much of a soda drinker, never have been. I think if you have a diet soda and the bubbles don't make you sick it's ok

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[Lorie269 392]

3 years out and I drink carbonated drinks a couple times a week. I will say that I didn't do this until I was about 2 years out and I was at my goal weight for over a year. Honestly, I do not notice a difference in my cravings when I drink them. I did regain but that was from allowing too many carbs back into my diet.

Edited October 24, 2016 by Lorie77