Have you cheated??

Keke- I hear you.....I have tried eating a few things I shouldn't have, and they did end up making me sick. But the good thing is that I used to have the biggest sweet tooth, and the cakes, cookies, ice cream, candy, etc. just don't appeal to me anymore! I never thought that would happen! Once in a while, if I do want something sweet I will eat some sugar-free chocolate pudding with protein powder in it, which is really good. I think it's normal for us to test ourselves after making this huge adjustment in our lives. But, live and learn!

You're right about living and learning. I dont' dump. I'm one of the lucky ones and I guess that can be a good or a bad thing. Oh well I'm learning day by day with this major life adjustment. Take care!

Hey there Keke - I have a thought and if you don't agree, I hope I don't offend ... ... I was just wondering why you think it's cheating...This isn't a diet, it's a way of life so if you choose to have something that isn't as good as something else, it's okay once in a while. Just build it into your meal plan and adjust the next meal. (or you could alway exercise more to burn the extra calories!) If you do it with some thought or planning, and you have to write it down somewhere, you'll keep it to a minimum, i.e., a FEW fries...I NEVER ate just a few fries prior to surgery. Though personally I probably won't try fries until much later out (am afraid of dumping on greasy stuff!) If I wanted some, and a few takes care of the urge, I say go for it and just have something good with it like turkey or chicken and some veggies so it's not too many. Stop guilting yourself. I find there's enough stuff to feel guilty over and I've chosen to make food NOT one of them. This surgery works and I'm trusting if I follow the guidelines set forth, I'll be successful. My nutritionist doesn't freak about an occasional indescretion. She knows how it is, especially around the holidays. Just do it, get over it, and get back on track. No beating yourself up or you'll feel like a failure and turn to food for comfort and start a downward spiral. Enough of my soapbox. I really just want to encourage you and tell you you're not a cheater or a failure or any of the "buzz words" associated with our other patterns while dieting. Just TRY to make the best choices and as long as you are 99% of the time, the 1% WON'T hurt! Later, Nancy

You didn't offend me. I never thought about it in the way you put it! You can get on your soapbox anytime and you're right...........I only had a few. Prior to surgery I could have eaten an entire large fry with no problem. Thanks for the words of encouragement! Keke

Nancy I agree with you 100%. That is awesome advice! We're only human and to think that somehow surgery could make us "superhuman" and we'd never want touch those foods again is unrealistic and we all know there are plenty of "thin" people out there who occassionally have a few fries or a piece of cake and I don't see any of them going to hell! HUGS, Vi

KeKe~ I have cheated in a couple of different ways. I have advanced my diet before I am supposed to and I have had 2 tiny corners of a Hershey's special dark chocolate bar. I also ate a smaple sized spooful of Cheesecake Factory cheesecake at Sam's Club. Both were soooo good and I savored the tiny bites and moved one. I didn't want more. I am not worrying about it. So far I don't dump and I hope it continues that way. I think you are fine. No worries! Jenn 264.8/238.4/1??

I guess the tiny bites and moving on are the best way to deal with the urges. I don't dump as of right now and I don't plan on it. I just won't over do! Thanks! Keke

Yes, I am ashamed to admit it but I have had a couple of things I shouldn't. I have 3 small children and it is so hard to feed them without taking a bite of what they have. I try not to beat myself up when it happens, I just try to keep a tight reign on myself, after all, the made me do it. Goodluck, Dawn

I've progressed my diet faster than the doctor wanted. But, the only bad thing I've had hurt me more than I could imagine. I had a sip of sierra mist. One sip. Not my normal size sip. It hurt. It kept coming back up and finally when I spit it out.. It was over. I'll never have soda again. I want a miniature twix (now that I'm not eating candy we have A LOT left over from halloween) but I've stayed away because I'm scared.

I've been afraid to try soda and It's been so tempting but I'm going to stay strong! As for the twix.........that would be hard for me too around my period time! Take care!