Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Holy pistachios Batman!!!



Recommended Posts

Okay, I had a small bag of pistachios and was super hungry so I ate a few. They tasted AH-MAZING!! So I ate some more and basically I’m addicted to them at the moment. Didn’t see anything saying I can or cannot have them (7 weeks post-op). Anyone have any ideas if these are okay or if I’m going to end up in the ER for eating these delicious green devils? :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

OMG I love pistachios 😋. I was allowed 1-2 Tbsp of almonds, peanuts or cashews on week 5. My plan doesn't mention pistachios. Just be careful because they have a lot of calories.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

You should be able to eat them that far out but be very careful with portion size, all nuts are very energy intensive

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

11 minutes ago, DanieHall said:

Also like the fact that I am forced to tame a break between nuts because of having to shell them so I can’t eat them super fast. Yay!

So my opinion is that you appear FAR too pleased to have them in your life. That is a huge red flag for me when I see myself and others do this. Cuz 9 times out of 10 it represents a behavior that announces the presence of a red flag food. Like, if they live in your house somewhere, you will choose to eat them preferentially over other food choices...and that you are receiving a high reward/lizard brain opiod hit from them--which reinforces a relationship and/or behavior.

And that means at some point? You will begin eating them with abandon and that they could stall or stop your losses.

Of course I could be full of crap. I'm sure it's that. I have proof that I'm 9/10ths crap. :D

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

5 hours ago, DanieHall said:

break between nuts because of having to shell them

@DanieHall

yum yum !!! umm ummm good - hail, hail to pistachios!!😋

buttttt, they are dangerous for me!! got it under control though.

bought a bag couple of weeks ago - put a good portion in small baggies.

grab them from the pantry that way. otherwise, i might have

prob stopping. but i'm good with one bag - not tempted to take

another bag.

btw - don't worry about the ER, as with everything moderation is key

good luck

kathy

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

[mention=352955]DanieHall[/mention]
yum yum !!! umm ummm good - hail, hail to pistachios!![emoji39]
buttttt, they are dangerous for me!! got it under control though.
bought a bag couple of weeks ago - put a good portion in small baggies.
grab them from the pantry that way. otherwise, i might have
prob stopping. but i'm good with one bag - not tempted to take
another bag.
btw - don't worry about the ER, as with everything moderation is key
good luck
kathy
I love them so much that I also put them in individual bags lol. It's definitely a great idea. [emoji3]

Sent from my Z965 using BariatricPal mobile app

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I appreciate nuts and I believe we were allowed to start introducing them around 5-6 weeks post op they were one of the last foods

I will say however that I can not eat Pistachios anymore. I used to love them, but they are the one and only food I have dumped on

It is confusing to a lot of people why I would dump on pistachios of all things but they triggered something in me that was very very VERY bad, so anyone seeing them remember just because a food is delicious, and fits in your doctors limits, and it went down fine before. Try to remember to take it slow the first time to see how your new body handles it because it made me very very sick (to the point that the sounds I was making were compared to a wildcat trapped in my throat as I dry heaved)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • rinabobina

      I would like to know what questions you wish you had asked prior to your duodenal switch surgery?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×