Food we are not supposed to eat...............

Hello all, Do you guys ever eat something that we are not supposed to eat????Maybe a small slice of cake, or 1 cookie??? I am fighting with this head hunger, and have found myself eating everything in sight. Now, It is not as much as I would have eaten before, but it's all the wrong stuff. Any ideas how to fight this head hunger, and any ideas on some good, high protein foods to eat. I am always on the go, so this is an issue too! Thanks for your thoughts. Cara PS. I had surgery on 11/24/03, and am down 118+ lbs.

I don't feel that there are foods that are taboo, but there are some that will just make me feel ill. Sweets are one of them. I find myself grazing from time to time too, usually when I have not had enough water or protein. For some reason if I have cheese or some fluid, the urge to graze goes away. I carry slim jims. No refridgeration and high in protein. I get them at the dollar store near me. String cheese is good, but can get a little icky when not kept cold. I am not a fan of jerky (some are) but I heard that this is good too. I hate protein bars so I don't use them. Fast food? Wendy's chili or Taco Bell pinto's and cheese. V-8 juice doesn't really have protein, but I love it when I get sick of diet whatever and it is good for you. Hershey's has sugar free chocolate milk that isn't bad either for a quick pick me up.

Thanks so much for the ideas. I did know about Slim Jim's, but I think that I'll keep a couple in my desk drawer at work. Cara

Hello again, Cara! Gee, I just noted that our surgery date is the same. I think everyone slides in something they know is a bad choice now and then. We have to be careful not to fall into our old habits. On the go stuff? I keep a box of assorted protein bars in my desk, along with the little mini-tubs of Hormel chili. Also, the Jack Links nuggets are really good and have less fat than Slim Jims. The grease in slim jims makes me sick. The thing to remember is that the more fat, the more calories. If you have to eat something, make it something good. I also keep carb control yogurt in the fridge here at the office for sweet cravings. If I am having head hunger, I get a big glass of tea or lemonade. Tropicana makes a terrifc light lemonade that has only 5 calories in it. ~dmj~

Hi. What I have learned thru my successes and failures is that if I totally deny myself, THAT is when the first chance I get to eat something "bad". I think that we (as WLS patients) need to learn portion control and it starts with allowing a LITTLE of the bad stuff. I don't eat it every day or every week, but I don't totally deprive myself either. I think that this is something that really helps me.

I have been fighting this very subject....well, since the day I came home from the hosptial. It seems like the more Im not supposed to have something the more I want it. First it was the diet cola drinks. Now, I cant stand them and opt for bottled water. I think its just 'knowing' that were not supposed to consume it makes it much worse. I just eat as the rest of my family does, just not as much to fill me up as before. I have always had a sweet tooth and still do. I almost always have some of those little miniature chocolate bars before bed...i keep them on my night stand. BAD i know, but hey I didnt have this surgery to punish myself so to speak for the rest of my life. I about 20 pounds or even less from where i want to be so I dont think its so bad. I try to make good choices but when I mess up Im not so hard on myself as i really dont think its hindering the WL at this point. I think we have all 'cheated'; we just dont all admit to it Jenn OPEN RNY 11/25/03 -105+ lbs

I'M TOTALLY WITH YOU ON THE HEAD HUNGER! THATS MY LIFE, I WORK IN A CONVIECE STORE FULL TIME,AND AM SURRENDED BY BAD CHOICES! I TAKE MY BREAKFAST,A PROTIEN BAR FOR A SNACK, AND LUNCH EVERYDAY( I'M THERE 9 HRS) BUT STILL FIND MYSELF WANTING THE WRONG FOODS. I DO FAULTER NOW AND AGAIN, AND I THEN FEEL LIKE CRUD BECAUSE OF THE DUMPING,AND THE GUILT! THE GUILT IS THE WORST, I FEEL I WAS SO LUCKY TO HAVE BEEN ABLE TO HAVE THIS SURGERY, AND THEN I SABATOGE IT WITH NASTY OLD HABITS! I AM 19 LBS. FROM MY GOAL WEIGHT AND AM FELLING ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!!!I AM REALIZING THIS HEAD HUNGER WILL PROBLEY BE SOMETHING I DEAL WITH THE REST OF MY LIFE, IF I KEEP IT UNDER TIGHT WRAPS IT SHOULD'NT EFFECT ME REACHING MY GOAL OF A LONG HAPPY , HEALTY LIFE. KELLY OPEN RNY 11/11/2003

Hi there, I found that I have such a problem with eating at night. I work the night shift and all night long I want carbs!!!!!! I have been trying to eat cottage cheese mixed with green apples , raisins and nuts. I also throw in some artificial sweetner and some cinnamon. Believe it or not it tastes like a dessert. I also try to eat Kashi GoLean cereal and I think that because they both have lots of protein in them that they fill me up. Anyway, good luck I struggle with this same problem everyday! I had my surgery on Nov. 4, 2003 and I've lost about 100 lbs., give or take a few. Paula

head hunger is a killer! I want to eat things that will make me dump so badly (I cried oer my desire for a marshmellow one day) but my dumping is so bad that I cannot eat fats or more than small amounts of sugars (I can literally faint dead away) Remembering the pain sometimes helps I always have protein bars and/or string cheese in my purse and keep a canned protein shake in my car in case I need to eat and there is nothing I can tolerate available. rochelle