The # 1 Question I Recieve ...

The biggest question I get when I mentor is , " Will I ever be able to eat again " 
My answer is yes, but just not the same foods you did before . 
So many tend to get a great fear prior to surgery about the changes that are ahead . While they are great changes , they are ones to be embraced . 

I too suffered from that last meal syndrome. I thought I would never be able to eat out again . I would never be able to enjoy food as I did before . I was right , but found out later that I can adapt good foods to substitute for my old bad habits. For instance : 

If you like cheese nips , make your own . Get a non stick skillet . throw in a handful of grated cheese.. cook till crispy , and WALA ... Your own healthy cheese nips. 

Love French fries, try this . If you like zuccini - cut some in strips , spray with Olive oil spray , dust with garlic or seasoning salt, bake in over till crispy . There ya go .. Zuci Fries ... 

We always want to keep to protein first in our diets. I do not know of any doctors out there that are telling patients that WLS patients do not need this . No matter what your surgery type , protein is the key to weightoss  

If you keep in your mind that this simple equation can get the results you want you will get there. 
PROTEIN - + WATER + EXERCISE = WEIGHTLOSS 

I found too that when I planned my meals for the week, I did really well . Trying to eat on the fly with this surgery can get complicated . Make sure you have your day planned out . Even in the beggining when you are on liquids . Making sure you get in what you can . Staying hyrdated  

But trust me , you will be able to eat . You will be so amazed at the new tastes that you will develope . I for one hated tomatoes pre surgery, Now I love them . I hated spinach, but now cook it or eat it daily . 

And ya know what .. you will have days ahead where you make bad choices. You must learn from it , and go forward . If you choose something that does make you dump , keep track of it and do not do it again . 
Keep to your doctors program , take your vitamins ( FOR LIFE PLEASE ) and make the best of what can be a healthy , happy journey. And if you do falter . Hey  we are human and we do make mistakes . just learn from them . 

So if you get bored along your journey , Email me , I will be more than happy to send you recipes or food suggestions  
Have a great day !

Tink

Love the take on french fries, I will try this today. I really enjoy all of your post and information.
Ruby

Ruby you are so welcome !! If you ever need anything you be sure to let me know ..

Hugs,

Tink

Yeah, I'm with Ruby...I like the zucci fries too!  Wish I 'd known about this one when my zukes were growing so abundantly in my garden, but now I know for next year.  And I can certainly buy them in the store, so I will try that.  Maybe I'll like them better than regular fries cuz I've noticed that I can't stand french fries anymore...they taste so pastey & blech!

Another tip I'd like to add is to carry something in your purse or car for those times when you're running around & absolutely cannot stop for a lunch break.  Even though the doc says I'm not diabetic anymore, as far as the numbers go, I've noticed that my body still thinks it is & responds in kind.  A couple weeks ago I was stuck in a business meeting right through MY lunch time.  I didn't have anything with me, & started feeling light headed.  Had to send Matt to 7-11 to get me some OJ for a quick fix.  I will NEVER let that happen again.  I carry around a Special K protein bar in my purse now just in case.

Good thread, Tink!  Thanks!!!

Tink - I tried to click your picture and go to your profile so I could send you an email.  The system says it cannot find a profile for you.  How can I email you?  Thanks.

Tink I also tried to email you but I can't so would you please email me I've got some questions I'd like for you to see if you can help me with.