Question:
Im 3 wks post op and I ate a small piece of pizza on super bowl, how bad is that?
I cooked like crazy for everyone for the superbowl and I was craving a piece of the DiGeornos pizza so darn bad. I am on purees but I feel pretty good. I chewed and chewed and chewed until the bites of pizza were almost completely disolved in my mouth and I finished on little slice.....have I done damage that wont be fixable? Did I stretch it out? Im worried, I dont know what came over me. Im too embarassed to ask my Doc. or talk in the chat room. ...but Im scared now too...shame on me :( — bigbear68 (posted on February 7, 2010)
February 7, 2010
If you have another week moment. Maybe try, chewing as you did, but dont
swallow the food. I know it sounds gross, but its to soon for solids.
— twig202
February 7, 2010
not good. I started eating things like this, and it is really hard to stop
it. I have gained back half of my 60 pounds so far, and trying very hard
to get back on track. For goodness sakes do please at least talk to your
nutritionist about this. If I had, maybe I would not be struggling so much
now.
— cydthekid50
February 7, 2010
Diane: I'm more concerned with the fact -- were you able to keep the small
piece of pizza you did eat down? Did you experience any pressure/pain on
digestion? If you were able to eat it and keep it down then I personally
say "good for you". I am 5-1/2 weeks out and when I saw my
surgeon about 10 days ago for a 1-mo. postop I was told I have "no
food restrictions" but that it would be a matter of testing the waters
and would likely differ from day to day. I cannot even seem to digest
noodles/pasta yet let alone the thought of an almost straight carb like
pizza. Do I personally think you did any irreversible damage? Of course
not!! Again, I'm not a doctor, just a post-RNY like you, but I'd like to
continue to encourage you -- like everyone else should be doing here -- to
do what you believe you can handle. We are NOT suppose to be afraid of
food -- we are merely suppose to use RNY as a tool to getting our health
back and make wise "controlled" choices about what we eat. It
sure sounds like you did. After all with all the cooking you did to plan
what sounds like a fabulous superbowl party why can't you explore options
that will allow you to partake in the celebration? Good luck and Godspeed
on your continued journey. ~Trish
— momeego
February 7, 2010
I agree with Trish. Was it one tiny piece of pizza that made you need the
surgery? No. If you were able to eat it and it tasted and felt good going
down, with no bad side effects than great. I think I would rather be fat
again than afraid of food. I am 5 days RNY and barely qualified for my BMI.
So I haven't had some of the major struggles that others have had, but I
would rather be what I am now than skinny and afraid of food. I hope I get
there and am a balanced better person for it.
— beccay10
February 7, 2010
I'm five weeks out - and have to disagree with some of you. She's still
healing and solid food - no matter how well chewed - can do damage to the
staples and stitches. It's not a matter of being afraid of food - that's
fat people talk - it's a matter of following the guidelines set by your
physician for your HEALTH. Talk to your physician so you don't end up off
track and writing back in six months and asking if it was okay if you ate
a whole pizze. Sorry folks - tough love!
— pjs20011
February 8, 2010
Im scheduled for surgery 3/30. I havent had surgery so Im speaking from a
different place but, if you cant have control with following your diet 3
weeks after surgery, then how will you manage long term? And isnt the
reason why we are having surgery is because food, lack of discipline, etc
has been a problem for us? No judgement, Im just trying to learn from
others experiences. With the surgery, its important to understand the
lifestyle change and the success depends on doing things differently than
we were doing before. You made a choice and now you are embarassed and
asking about damage. Thats niot good. Dont feel bad though. Learn form
this and try to do better. Today is a new day. We have to continuously
assess and reassess our choices and it wont happen overnight. Thanks for
allowing me to share.
— T. Preston
February 8, 2010
I think my point is that she has learned something. She didn't eat the
whole pizza, which I am sure most of us were at one time able and willing
to do. Now, I am not suggesting to go against the surgeons suggestions.
If you aren't cleared for no food restrictions than yes, it is a hazard to
your health. I am just worried about forever having to think so much about
this stuff. I should have had skinny brain surgery, but this is what was
available.
— beccay10
February 8, 2010
Sorry to be hard on you but NO, it's not okay, you have to be in the mind
frame that you want to loose weight! You're only 3 weeks out and you're
not even supposed to be on solids yet at least not from what my doctor told
me, if you're serious about your journey to weight loss I have a really
good guide on what you can and cannot have at different intervals. Because
of the graphics and detail I cannot add it here but if you want me to email
it to you I can, also check out my page for more tips.
I'm 1 year and 3 months post op and I've lost 110 lbs to date. Good luck
to you my friend and if you ever need support please feel free to contact
me here or via email [email protected] and add in the subject line
that you're a friend from OH. I'm here for you because I want you to
succeed!!!!
— StrangePassion
February 8, 2010
I totally agree with PJ and Tracy, seek the help of your
doctor/nutritionist first!
— StrangePassion
February 8, 2010
Your pouch is healing, you are suppose to be eating pureed foods. YOU had
major surgery to change your lifestyle, stop doing this to yourself, I am
not yelling, I just care.
— FSUMom
February 8, 2010
You know you did wrong otherwise you would not have posted on this site.
You have to be strong. Know your weakness and when confronted with pizza
or any other food you just can't resist, have alternatives available. Take
your sugar free jello and enjoy. Get a sugar free popsicles. Make smart
choices.
— Kathy Thomas
February 8, 2010
My doctor said someone died from complications associated with eating
regular food to early post-op. Please be careful. Encouragement to follow
the post-op diet to the "T" is the key.
— A. Me
February 9, 2010
I had terrible cravings first out and what I did on two or three occasions
was chew a bite and spit it out. I got the taste, and that was what I
wanted and not the harsh food in my new pouch. Pizza is not good to have
...its white flour for one. When I eat pizza now, I eat the top only and
leave the crust behind. I do however eat the point. Its the only bite I
take of crust. I am very strict on myself for eating correctly. I met goal
at 10 months out and hav maintained a 120 lb loss since. Good luck to you!
Don't beat yourself up too much, but do limit your meals to 2 ounces or
less unless your nut says differently. I am still only eating 4 ounces per
meal and eat 4-5 times a day. Hugs n God Bless, Kim
— gpcmist
February 9, 2010
I am almost 6 years out and I haven't gained any weight back. The key is
moderation, portion size. Even if you can eat more then you are supposed to
don't.
As far as the pizza goes, The first year is really a transition. Your body
is adjusting and dropping pounds like crazy. This surgery only works if you
eat. Forget protein shakes unless you wanna gain it all back later on. The
first year eat whatever you can. Try to eat healthy, chew well,and don't
stuff your pouch! stop at the first sign of fullness. Remember this the
rest of your life. Later on you will be able to eat more. Its up to you if
you do or not. I have eaten whatever I want this whole journey but I never
forget what portion size fills my pouch! just Eat small all day.
— Kimberly Ten Kate
February 18, 2010
No matter what you have to talk to the doctor. If you don't he/she can't
help. anyway I can't remember when I first ate solid food but it was
before I was "supposed" too. I lived to tell the tale.
— lucyfur
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