VSG Maintenance Group
Whoever invented carbs should be shot
I think whoever gave me the impression I could live on them and not suffer consequences ought to be shot!
Wait!
That would be me.
JIMBO... 350lbs! lost!..... TRIPLE CENTURY CLUB!! HELL ...YEAH!
MY VSG......KICKS ASS! 
I am 6' 2" 
Of course there are healthy, natural carbs (thank you, God) which we do need; and then there are crappy, garbage, processed junk food carbs (curses on them!), which are what I crave. *Sigh.* The battle continues!
--Dorothy
Highest weight: 292 Pre-op weight: 265 Goal met: 150 Six years out: 185 and trying to lose again!
Of course there are healthy, natural carbs (thank you, God) which we do need; and then there are crappy, garbage, processed junk food carbs (curses on them!), which are what I crave. *Sigh.* The battle continues!
--Dorothy
JIMBO... 350lbs! lost!..... TRIPLE CENTURY CLUB!! HELL ...YEAH!
MY VSG......KICKS ASS!
I am 6' 2"
I know I am so different from most folks in this group and as such a often get demonized or ignored but I do not go away.
I am a strong proponent of having ALL foods in my life and making peace with myself and food. Yes that was a hard struggle, Yes it continues to be a struggle, No I do think I am blessed, or special and I damn sure do not think anyone should be jealous of me.
What I do strongly believe is that when we live our lives/diet from a deprivation mentality we set ourselves up for failure. When we severely restrict our diets in any way we set ourselves up for failure in my experience and opinion and in the opinion and experience of the registered dietician/nutritionist that I have worked with for years that does have vast experience with both bariatric patients and folks with eating disorders.
I allow for carbs in my diet, generally around 100 gms same as my protein but, keep in mind I am a hiker. When I am not hiking regularly I eat somewhat less carbs but I do NOT restrict carbs. This does NOT mean I am eating boxes of cookies or cartons of ice cream though there is room in my life/diet for both. There are some foods that I don't keep in the house because I would over indulge I am not immune from that but it does not mean they are totally forbidden.
I had the sleeve so I could have a full life and that mean a full life including being able to eat normal sized portions or normal foods with mindful intent.
I agree. I'm sure there are others out there who feel the way we do Liveinphnx. I respect other's opinions and there are some who have severe sensitivities to carby foods and in their minds carbs are the devil. That is just THEIR truth and what they post about. I understand where they're coming from, though it may not resonate with me.
As a sleeve vet please keep saying whatever you feel. All you can do is speak YOUR truth.
