off the diet????

When you all say cheating I dont think having a piece of candy or a sliver of cake is bad at all. The amount we eat now and the amount we used to eat is unreal. If I couldnt have a little taste and thats all I can take in, I would be a complete failure. I eat anything I want and can tollerate. Just a very small portion. I had a piece of fish(2 ozs) and a TBS of mac and cheese, and a bite of slaw last night and never did I think I cheated. When we eat such small bites and few calories I felt I was perfect. 8 months and 97 lbs, I feel like I am not deprived. Does anyone agree or am I totally wrong? Thanks, Cindy

Cindy - Granted I am pre op so I don't know if I should be butting in but I totally agree with you! I believe it is all about portion control and caloric intake. As I read about what you all ate compared to what I ate (must admitt I had no control yesterday): there is no way any of you can say you did bad. A bite of this a taste of that!! I applaud you all !!! Happy Easter - Stacey

Thank you Stacy. If everyone would eat like us posteys noone would ever need the surgery. If I am deprived of a taste of anything I would be a basket case/

You are welcome and You are absolutely right!! Wish I could eat like a postey without the surgery but obvioulsy can't and that is why I am pursing the surgery - lol.

I agree with you Cindy. I don't deprive myself from anything. Doc said listen to my stomach and that is what I do. I still eat Pasta, just not a lot and ussually reduced carb pasta. I cook very healthy anymore, so I don't have a problem with taking a bite or two form my wife's dessert. I can stop after a few bites. I know what it's like to dump. No I don't think its cheating. Richard

I eat whatever I want too. Chocolate and Carbs, but with a limited amount. I'm still losing and have had no health problems at all. I think "cheating" is saying you don't eat these things and eat them in secret. Variety is the main word in any nutrition class, WLS or not. 7months -96lbs

Now I agree with you. If everyone really told the truth I know everyone takes a bite . I think it helps pre ops if they could know this isnt the end of eating, We all are human and its not human to go the rest of our lives with thinking we will never enjoy taste. This is the part I was the most afraid of about having the surgery. I was afraid of not eating anymore. That is so wrong. I can eat anything I want but not alot. That is the key for losing weight for anyone with or without surgery. The surgery just is a tool that helps us learn how to eat. It helps us get so full so fast. I am 8 months out and 96 down and I dont feel deprived at all. I eat what I want to. I just hate to let people go on thinking they wont enjoy food anymore. You all will.Will everyone fess up lol. Cindy

THANK YOU!!! Cindy. I am pre-op, going for a consultation at the WISH center in May and that was my biggest fear is that I will never be able to taste anything that I love again. Portions will be very small but to know that I will be able to taste chocolate again, even if its no sugar and only once in a blue moon has eased my mind! Kym