I ate three marshmallow peeps five weeks post op and I'm okay with that.

[BigViffer 3,544]

I was just going by what you said.

On 4/9/2017 at 9:10 PM, jfcajr said:

I eat up to 8 ounces of food at a time with no problem

Fluid is of course different.

[jfcajr 123]

I was just going by what you said.
Fluid is of course different.

My bad. I only started eating mushy food last week. Barely can get a few teaspoons down but I have no problem drinking a Protein Shake or a bottle of Water. liquid is easy. Solids aren't

[Sullie06 1,020]

I had a mini Cadbury egg the other night, just one, it was delish. I'm 15wks post op and down 76lbs. I do allow myself a little treat from time to time but I also count it in my daily values and hold myself accountable. I think that's more important, accountability than never allowing yourself another treat again. We are all human.

[BigViffer 3,544]

5 minutes ago, Sullie06 said:

I had a mini Cadbury egg the other night, just one, it was delish. I'm 15wks post op and down 76lbs. I do allow myself a little treat from time to time but I also count it in my daily values and hold myself accountable. I think that's more important, accountability than never allowing yourself another treat again. We are all human.

I think this is an extremely important fact. Accountability is the most important thing I have learned since surgery. My wife used to make me huge plates of food and I would eat it so she wouldn't think I didn't like it. Or my parents would want to feed me whenever I came over and I felt obligated to eat it. Now I know that it was my choice and I should have said no. At first, I told them I just couldn't eat because of the surgery. Now I tell them that I really just don't want something because I am taking responsibility for what I put in my stomach.

On the subject of treats, I still have them. The only difference is that now I only pick something that (to me) is truly a treat. candy that is available at any gas station is not a treat. They are as common as dirt. But a homemade Tres Leche cake? Hell yes I am having some. A 16 year old scotch? Yep, I'll have a little of that too. Someone is making prime rib? Count me in!

My point is simple, we should not deny ourselves food that brings us pleasure. But don't settle for a slim jim and a baby ruth; make sure it is something actually special.

[jfcajr 123]

I had a mini Cadbury egg the other night, just one, it was delish. I'm 15wks post op and down 76lbs. I do allow myself a little treat from time to time but I also count it in my daily values and hold myself accountable. I think that's more important, accountability than never allowing yourself another treat again. We are all human.

I agree and hold myself fully accountable. Through all I learned about this surgery pre op is that we won't have to deny ourselves anything but instead enjoy everything in moderation. Once again I don't regret the 3 peeps as I got all my Protein in and only had about 600 calories for the day. The 75 calorie peeps aren't going to derail my new lifestyle

[jfcajr 123]

I think this is an extremely important fact. Accountability is the most important thing I have learned since surgery. My wife used to make me huge plates of food and I would eat it so she wouldn't think I didn't like it. Or my parents would want to feed me whenever I came over and I felt obligated to eat it. Now I know that it was my choice and I should have said no. At first, I told them I just couldn't eat because of the surgery. Now I tell them that I really just don't want something because I am taking responsibility for what I put in my stomach.
On the subject of treats, I still have them. The only difference is that now I only pick something that (to me) is truly a treat. candy that is available at any gas station is not a treat. They are as common as dirt. But a homemade Tres Leche cake? Hell yes I am having some. A 16 year old scotch? Yep, I'll have a little of that too. Someone is making prime rib? Count me in!
My point is simple, we should not deny ourselves food that brings us pleasure. But don't settle for a slim jim and a baby ruth; make sure it is something actually special.

Peeps are special to me. Lmao

[Sullie06 1,020]

5 minutes ago, jfcajr said:

I agree and hold myself fully accountable. Through all I learned about this surgery pre op is that we won't have to deny ourselves anything but instead enjoy everything in moderation. Once again I don't regret the 3 peeps as I got all my Protein in and only had about 600 calories for the day. The 75 calorie peeps aren't going to derail my new lifestyle

Exactly! You can admit that you ate the peeps and liked it! The problem I feel is when people try to "sneak" stuff past themselves. Like eating or taking bites of something but not accounting for it or letting that become a habit. Like you said, you got your Protein in and that's what's important at your stage. I do not allow myself "treats" whatever it may be, if I don't have my protein in and I don't allow it on a regular basis if that makes sense but I try not to deny myself constantly.

[jfcajr 123]

Exactly! You can admit that you ate the peeps and liked it! The problem I feel is when people try to "sneak" stuff past themselves. Like eating or taking bites of something but not accounting for it or letting that become a habit. Like you said, you got your Protein in and that's what's important at your stage. I do not allow myself "treats" whatever it may be, if I don't have my Protein in and I don't allow it on a regular basis if that makes sense but I try not to deny myself constantly.

Makes perfect sense to me. I don't regret it.

[gryffen 176]

Question from a Scot.

A Peep to us is a pervert or person - what is the candy one for you guys?
#confused

[jfcajr 123]

Question from a Scot.

A Peep to us is a pervert or person - what is the candy one for you guys?
#confused

A peep here is a sugar coated marshmallow and also short for people

[BigViffer 3,544]

10 minutes ago, gryffen said:

Question from a Scot.

A Peep to us is a pervert or person - what is the candy one for you guys?
#confused

[summerset 5,265]

They look almost too cute to eat.

[Roux-en-McClanahan 79]

I don't eat peeps - not my bag. However, blowing them up in the microwave is great fun! 30 second cycle; they get huge then quickly deflate. Fun for the whole family.

[Navigating the Wilderness 824]

53 minutes ago, marydenver said:

I don't eat peeps - not my bag. However, blowing them up in the microwave is great fun! 30 second cycle; they get huge then quickly deflate. Fun for the whole family.

0 calorie way to enjoy peeps. Nicccceeee!!!!

[gryffen 176]

Aww they are cute (whipped sugar time!)

thanks for reply tho - no idea what they were!

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