Soda...I failed!

Ok, I'm so bad...terrible really. I am 10 months out now, and below what Dr. Richardson said his goal for me was ... but still have 15 more for my personal goal. Well, tonight I broke down and did the unthinkable. I stopped at a fast food restaurant. I got a jr. cheeseburger and ate half of it, minus the top bun. It was sooo good, but ughh I feel gross now. Also, I had soda for the first time. I thought I'd only take a sip..one tiny sip...but I ended up having maybe 10 sips. Has anyone else here tried soda? I feel ok...nothing terrible seems to be happening, but I do feel like I totally failed now. Soda was one of the things I know I'm never supposed to have again. Please someone...encouragement needed! Have any of you tried things you shouldn't? Chrissy 283/160/145

I have had soda I know I'm not that far out but I don't drink more then 3 in a week ... some say NO soda others say one will not hurt ... we all know it's not good for us .. But it's better then a cookie LOL... Best of luck to you,well we all fall off the wagon every now and then and if you say you don't well your a better person then me LOL..Today is a new day just remember that..never to late to start over..have a great day.. Shelly -115

I'm the poster child for doing things I shouldn't. Honestly, I don't recommend it. It's not worth it. I drink soda on a regular basis. Always diet, and it usually takes me hours to drink one, unless it's on ice, which takes the fizz away pretty quickly. The first few sips are always the worst, very unconfortable until the inevitable belch. I drink with my meals. I know I'm not supposed to, and I don't chug down an entire glass or anything, but I sip with my meal because A) it's what I've always done, B) salt dries out my mouth too much which makes it harder for me to chew properly, thus making my pouch hurt when I eat, and C) I like a lot of spice (think tabasco) on many of my foods, which means that it burns my tongue and I need something to drink. I've had sugar. Most sugar makes me dump, at least in excessive amounts. I know how much of what I can handle (very little jelly, but could eat a candy bar if I wanted). Depending on the amount of fat in a food, I also get nauseous. I've eaten an entire Big Mac...not sure HOW, but got it down all the same. Didn't feel too hot after that, but that's not to say I won't try it again some day. Before anyone flames me for being honest, I want you to know something. I'm not perfect, and I struggle with my food issues on a daily basis. More often than not, I win. Unfortunately, instead of winning 90% of the time, like back in the beginning, it's getting closer to a 60/40 split. And as much as I wish I could blame my slow weight loss solely on bad eating habits (and lose faster if I did better), the truth is, my metabolism is slower than the average person. I was a slow loser LONG before my bad habits came back. I lost 13lbs my first month out...and I could hardly tolerate much more than ice cold water. I have talked with my dietician, and have told her about my problems, and she feels that overall, I'm doing pretty well. And it's funny, but I seem to lose MORE when I eat more. I don't think 1200 calories is cutting it...not for my genetics, anyway. With that said, I'm off to make a lunch of a tuna sandwich and cottage cheese. Pamela 352/241/150

LOL I'm going to FLAME you how can you eat tuna an cottage cheese?Just kidding..But I really don't think I could eat your tuna mix LOL..If any one Flames you send them my way because I would bet they have not had the surgery or they are not telling the truth about what they eat..Hope you have a great weekend.. Shelly -115

Hi Chrissy- I drink diet soda. I limit myself to 1 per day.......and it has never been on the "naughty list" for me. My surgeon approves diet soda, as long as it is consumed in moderation. I've lost over 200 lbs, and I'm still losing......so I'm not going to beat myself up over a soda. I slip all the time......a cookie, some chips....but I don't beat myself up over it. If I don't eat the things I crave in moderation, I have this fear that I'll be in the closet eating handfuls of chips. I allow myself treats, especially on days when I know I've gotten my protein in and am still under 800 calories. It helps make me feel "normal." I didn't have this surgery to deprive myself for the rest of my life. I've been very successful with my weight-loss, and I don't feel like a complete outcast. I eat what I want......when I want......but in moderaton. LOL, this has always been my "safe clause"........please follow YOUR surgeon's dietary recommendations. And I'll follow mine. Peace! Shelli Down 230 lbs......as of today! Still losing!

Hijack!! Shelli doll you look fabulous girl!!! What a hottie!!! You still eat under 800 calories a day? I worry that I dont eat enough calories. I'm the opposite of most, I eat too little just afraid that the old habits will come back if I eat more. Michelle 388/189/140

Talk about a hottie! Please, girl, you are SMOKIN'!!! Yes, I still eat about 800 calories per day.......200 every morning with my shake and about 200 for lunch with my tuna......and then 400 for dinner each night. The weight is still coming off, so I must be doing something right! Isn't it awesome to be living such a different life? I feel completely un-caged! I'm constantly on the go. I can't sit still! I'm loving every minute of my new life! Keep in touch, Michelle.....I miss ya, girl!

Thank you all for the support and encouragement. I feel much better knowing others aren't perfect as well! I just need to keep reminding myself this is a tool that is supposed to help, but I'm not perfect and will slip up at times. Thank you all!!!