Well maybe I am not crazy after all....

A while back I posted here about wondering if I was normal with my food choices. I have eaten any bread, sugar, pasta, since before the surgery and I have been eating very high protein low carb. I also haven't eaten salad or any RAW veggies because my nut said that they were hard to digest until 9 months out and so I have avoided them. I see lots of people eating crackers, sandwhiches and even cookies but I haven't even attempted to try any of those things. Well I went to the Surgeon for my 6 months check up (really 7 months but I am off schedule due to a few complications in the begining) and talked to him about my food choices. His exact response was "You are doing exactly what I want you to do." He said he expects me to High protein/low carb from now on. He stated to stay as far away from carbs as possible because the cause you to have cravings and really do you no good. I don't live in fear I just assume they will make me sick so I don't cross the line. I mentioned that some have stated it is very important to have a well balanced diet and I shouldn't be so strict on myself. I told him I think of some foods, (Bread, pasta, sugar and flour of any kind) as alcohol as if I were an alcoholic. I can't have just one. If I do, I fall off the wagon and I don't ever want to cross that line. I am totally happy with my food choices and honestly don't miss those things at all. Dr. Lowe, said Shannon, you have choosen to change your life and be healthy and how you are eating now will keep you healthy for the rest of your life. I felt so much better after talking to him because I have lost -122 lbs and am just about to cross over into onerland!!! So my point is he was addement with me about the fact that I shouldn't try to compare what I am eating or doing to everyone here or my support group and continue on my course. He said being scared of eating certain things wasn't really a bad thing because it helps me stay on task. I guess I just wanted to post because I think I finally stopped wondering if I am normal compared to other WLS people. Thanks for listening, Shannon

Shannon, i think you are doing great. i try not to eat that type of food also. once in a while i might have a pretzle or something, but rarely. i basically eat meat and a little veggies and maybe a bite of potatoe.i am down 115 and 6 lbs from onderland! what a great feeling it is! congrats on your success, teri

I think everyone is different (..sheesh, if I had a dime for every time we've said that on the boards!) I think it's great if you have been able to avoid the things your Doctor has told you to. I've never had that type of fortitude, which is why I needed the surgery to begin with. My surgeon basically told me that my goal after surgery would be to eat pretty much what I want in small portions.. which is exactly what I do. It is still up to me to limit carbs/sugars and make better choices, which I do struggle with, but I also don't deprive myself of anything and feel great. My body tells me if I've over done it or ate the wrong thing. I eat sandwiches with limited bread choices and I live on salads and raw veggies. So I think it's whatever you feel is right for you. Congrats on your success and determination. I admire that! Blessings, Kim

I told you there was nothing to worry about. I am glad you came to terms with this. You are so blessed not to be obssessed with the demon food. It will make your journey that much easier. Good for you!!!! Michelle