Question:
I am 10 weeks post op and need suggestions on how to get back on track.
I have fell into the bad habit of snacking on potato chips and chips and salsa. I feel like such a failure. Please give any advise or suggestions as to how I can get back on track and what kinds of foods I need to concentrate on at this stage. Thanks so much for any help! — angela09 (posted on October 10, 2009)
October 10, 2009
You are not a failure just because you slip up now and then. Give yourself
a break! I would start concentrating on the basics of protein first. That
should help satisfy your hunger some and if you possibly can, get the chips
and salsa out of the house. If you can't and you start to reach for them,
try to take a walk or do something else to get your mind off of them.
— ladybugtx18
October 10, 2009
get back to your protien. ASAP..I was told to try putting Turkey Pepperoni
(about 4) on a napkin in the microwave for 20 seconds...use as chips. You
can also use Ricotta cheese with Pizza sauce. There are many things better
for you than chips. Iam 15 months out from RNY. Just start over...you are
never lost..just restart! Best of luck...try a support group also.
— tootsie52
October 10, 2009
Get it out of the house!!! That is what I have to do. I have more
willpower at the store than I ever would at home.
Then, pick yourself back up and brush yourself off. It was one little set
back- we all have them! For instance, last night I had my first cup of
decaf coffee is over a year. Of course the coffee wasn't bad...it was all
the creamer that I put in it...seriously, a lot. Felt good when I was
drinking it but later I thought of all the unnecessary calories I just ate.
So I slapped myself on the hand and got back on track today. We can't
change what we did yesterday but we can today. It'll be alright- just make
the change! :-)
— Steph4022
October 10, 2009
I am 8 weeks post op, and to be quite frankly I am having a hard time
eating anything. I eat protein, if anything I will have a shake or pureed
beans. Meat can be an issue, I do well with chipped ham, but I have a
problem with fish.
— FSUMom
October 11, 2009
I am not as far along as the rest of you (surgery date
"tentatively" 10/29). But I have started low carb eating to lose
the 8 lbs my Dr wants me to lose between now and then, and to prepare me
for my future with less carbs in my diet. Pork Rinds (bbq flavor for me)
are a no carb, high protein option for satisfying that "crunch
craving". With only 80 calories per serving and 8 grams of protein and
no carbs, it is a wonderful alternative. I hope this helps.
— Karen K.
October 11, 2009
Remember to be gentle with yourself. It does not matter what you ate
before, just what you choose to do now. Look at your life and see if maybe
you need to include some more fun things for yourself. Check out a book or
magazine from the library and take a "vacation". Take a nice hot
bath and light a candle. Anything that you would find fun. I usually find I
am having difficulty with eating behaviors when I put myself last and take
care of everyone else. You can do it and you are worth it.
— fatgirlwannabethin
October 11, 2009
schedule an appt with your nutritionist first. Then think about what you
went thru to get this surgery and the surgery itself. We all want to be
successful and eating that kind of food is counter productive. Remember to
eat your protein first. Not doing so will wreak all kinds of havoc on our
bodies. You need to eat for nutrition now. I am not preaching or scolding.
I am concerned. Try to drink when you feel munchie or try chewing on ice
that has sat out for 10-15 minutes..so it isnt' so hard..I really hope you
will stop the cravings for bad things. Eat the salsa..a bite or two, but
couple it with cheese, or meat. Our pouch is tender at 10 weeks. Nurture it
and follow the seven rules and you will be ok. Protein first, chew every
bite 20 times, meals will be 20-30 minutes long, no longer. Wait 5 minutes
between bites-a must!, no drinking 30 minutes before, during meals or 45
minutes after, remember your vitamins and calcium, journal your
foods...this will let you see when you are having hard times with foods and
maybe help you to change things in your life around. Best of luck to you
and God Bless! hugs, kim
— gpcmist
October 11, 2009
Angela,
I believe in the tough love approach and you may not like what I'm about to
say, but here goes:
GET THAT CRAP OUT OF THE HOUSE....NOW!!!!!!!
You are only 10 weeks out and already off track???? Do you realize what you
just put your body thru and you are eating that junk??? This surgery is for
life.Remember that. Look at the big picture. RESPECT your body, LOVE your
body. LISTEN to your body. Ok I'm done. I'm a hard ass when it comes to
this, but we have all been given a special life saving gift and we have to
be gratefull. BEST OF LUCK TO YOU!
— Richbehr
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