Question:
HAS ANYONE ELSE

Has anyone else "tested the waters" with eating certain foods after surgery and then regretting it? I have. My 1 yr. anniversary is next Sat. on Feb. 14th. Valentine's Day. For the most part I am doing well. I don't know what I weigh now, but at my 9 mos. check up I had lost a total of 76 lbs. I know I can do things to improve. I am doing more exercise now. I was told by my surgeon's office to throw away the scale. (of course they meant just not to weigh myself like crazy) Anyways, for awhile I was on a chocolate kick, and now I am back to craving the pastas, breads, and crackers. I try not to eat too many. I wish that I NEVER "TESTED THE WATERS" I really wish that everytime I ate a cracker or a piece of chocolate; for example, that I would not tolerate it, but I do. For the most part, if I eat too much chocolate ( I confess-- been there done that, but not in awhile) I do dump. Lately I am stressed because I am getting married in May. Alot going on. I just went back to work part time at one of my first jobs down here since living in Florida since May 1998. I am keeping as busy as I can. Can't afford a gym now, but walk and exercise as much as I can. The main point of this posting is I want to know what your experiences are if you have "tested the waters" and regret ever eating certain "poison" foods as I call them! I wish that my stomach just wouldn't allow those foods to go down. Anyway, for the most part I am doing well. I am trying to be as positive as I can. Not trying to sound negative on here. Just could use some friendly words of wisdom, and tips from those of you who could provide some! If you are like me and made mistakes with eating foods you shouldn't have, then let me know. I like to know that there are others out there like me. My tool is something that I have to work with-- I know. Ever since the surgery as a post-op--it's the hardest thing that I have ever had to do in my life. I always thought that the weight would just melt off without trying---- boy is that a fallacy!!! Anyway, good luck to all reading, and please feel free to check out my profile and respond.    — Bonnie R. (posted on February 8, 2004)

February 7, 2004
bonnie i know exactly what you mean ! i did perfect until 8 months out then thanksgiving , christmas , new years etc... came and i tested my pouch and boom i found i could eat like a horse and anything sugar, fats, carb galor you name it , and i NEVER get sick , i wish it made me deathly ill, but it didnt . so that open my bad little door to the poisen foods , i wasted the 2 to 3 months of valuable time im 5 pds from goal now and almost 11 months out I WILL REACH MY GOAL !!! and try to keep myself straigth , but it is harder now than it was before i started to cheat and sometimes i crave the junk now crackers especialy! just change your ways and dont waste precious time this surgery was no picnic! we owe it to ourselves to lose the weight if this surgery doesnt work nothing will! gl angela never give up
   — angela J.

February 7, 2004
bonnie i know exactly what you mean ! i did perfect until 8 months out then thanksgiving , christmas , new years etc... came and i tested my pouch and boom i found i could eat like a horse and anything sugar, fats, carb galor you name it , and i NEVER get sick , i wish it made me deathly ill, but it didnt . so that open my bad little door to the poisen foods , i wasted the 2 to 3 months of valuable time im 5 pds from goal now and almost 11 months out I WILL REACH MY GOAL !!! and try to keep myself straigth , but it is harder now than it was before i started to cheat and sometimes i crave the junk now crackers especialy! just change your ways and dont waste precious time this surgery was no picnic! we owe it to ourselves to lose the weight if this surgery doesnt work nothing will! gl angela never give up
   — angela J.

February 7, 2004
Hi Angela, I can relate to everything you said and thanks for posting in response for me. Thanks much for your words of encouragement and best of luck to you on reaching your goal soon! I have a ways to go before I reach mine. Bonnie
   — Bonnie R.

February 8, 2004
Bonnie, yes I made that dreadful mistake. Started out by taking a little bite of sweets and ended up eating the "whole thing". I fight it every day. Some days I make it, others I don't. But I try not to beat myself up about it. Just remember, the surgery was on our stomachs, not our head. Hopefully we'll all make it. But I know for me it will always be a battle. Good luck, day to day.
   — lharbison

February 8, 2004
Bonnie, While chocolate has never been a big draw for me, I find that I do crave it occasionally. I have tried some of the new No Sugar chocolates out there and while they are more expensive I find that they are really very good and completely satisfy my sweet tooth. There are several out now I know that Hershey, Russel Stovers put out sugar free as well as I think it is Carb Solutions which sweetens with Splenda. They are VERY sweet! They put out a peanut butter cup, a chocolate covered wafer and really good M&M like candies. I say if you can find reasonable solutions to our food issues then go for it. You can find these at Wal-Mart in both the Candy Isle and in the section where they carry all the low carb foods. Also if this interests you Wal-mart now carries alot of low carb/low sugar cookies, pasta, and crackers. Good Luck and God Bless! Dana Gates
   — danagates

February 8, 2004
Hi Dana, Thanks for your posting to me in response to this. I am aware of Russel Stover--- low carb candies-- delicious-- but true-- expensive, but worth it. Even the low-carb, low-sugar candies can be addicting, but of course a better choice. Thanks so much for your kind words of encouragement. Best of Luck to you as well! Bonnie :O)
   — Bonnie R.

February 8, 2004
Hi Linda, :O) Thanks so much for your response and I agree with you. Thanks for the encouragement. I read your page and congrats on just recently having your surgery. I wish you best of luck on your journey. I agree with you-- it will always be a battle with me as well. It is more psychological though. I need to find a new therapist who can help me to deal with my food issues. Best of Luck! Bonnie :O)
   — Bonnie R.

February 9, 2004
Bonnie, My surgery is this Friday (yes, the 13th), and I've made a vow to myself NOT to try stuff that I shouldn't be eating. In other words, not see if I can eat: chocolate, french fries, pasta, candy, cakes, donuts....well you get the picture. That's the only way I'm going to be able to stick to this. Julie
   — Julie S.

February 10, 2004
Bonnie, I know how you feel. I found out about a month ago that I can tolerate peanut M&M's & choc covered almonds. I eat them all the time. My only problem is that I do not gain any weight so I just think it is ok. I am 9 months out and weight 130 lbs. If I do not eat my daily choc I lose weight. It is almost like I need the extra calories to maintain my weight. I will dump if I eat to much, but I usualy wat what I know I can handle. I do not regret my choices I just hope that it does not come back and bite me in the but later.
   — Tabitha M.

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