watermelon...feeling addicted

Thanks for responding. I am not even going to waste my time with her. Not worth it.  Why post if you don't want people to ask questions

Wow, what an incredibly rude reply.  Perhaps it's your addiction reacting?

That's funny because I've gotten messages from members commending me on my response.

Gee I'm glad it was only watermelon and not chocolate or something much worse.  

Move along. ...

If you were so certain that you are doing everything perfectly, then why did you post the question?  Did you just want everyone to pat you on the back?  I am not sure I understand why someone so new to this would be harsh with someone in long-term success.  

Also, if people are messaging you, it only means that they don't believe in their convictions enough to stand behind them via a public message board.

Good luck to you.  You obviously don't need though,  it since you know everything at 3 months post op.  

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Move along? Please know when you put the word "addicted" into a subject line, it's something we take seriously here. The responses are just trying to help and make sure that you don't drown in the process. Especially this early out. Getting addicted to something "healthy" is still an addiction, and WILL lead to worse the further out you get. It's hard to understand now, because you have the ability of just having small amounts of food at a time and getting full, coupled with full on malabsorption it's easy to eat and lose the weight. Then suddenly your malabsorption halts, and you might go into a quick re-gain if you didn't get a handle on "Healthy" addictions. 

Just letting you be aware. They call this the Honeymoon Period for a reason. It's the easiest stage and things get more real and difficult in the months and years to come. 

I don't think Highlandbear was assuming you weren't getting your water, protein and veggies in -- she was merely saying get those in first. Your original post did question whether you were sabotaging yourself.  Just my two cents.  

I was surprised when my Dietician at Guelph highly recommended watermelon.  I thought the sugar would be too high.  She said not to worry and we should have a 1/4 to 1/2 cup at a time anyways when measuring our portions properly.  It's a super source of vitamin A and C and lycopene so eat away if you can tolerate it.

Thank you for your response. It's good to know that it isn't that bad for me. I just wasn't sure so I thought I would ask.

Hi there, I don't think watermelon is inherently bad. It is included on my plan and I have it occasionally. I would base it off of what your doctor/NUT says. The one thing I would be careful about is being "totally addicted" to anything food related. I don't know your past history with food of if you were just using the term lightly, but that addictive behavior is often what causes problems. The watermelon might be a harmless addiction for you, but it is promoting that addictive behavior, which might cause issues for you later on with a less healthy food.