BAD day... - ThinnerTimes

jonirae319 · 10-09-2005, 12:27 AM

Ugh... sometimes I'm so proud of myself for how well I'm doing... three months post-op, about 60 pounds lighter... There was so much I was NOT happy about giving up, like pop, and beer, and all the foods that I have always known are bad but taste so good... I have been eating pretty well, actually probably a little less than I could/should be because I'm SO hyper paranoid about having all this surgery and STILL being fat. I can't take it if that happens, so I'm trying SO hard not to screw it up. My doctor and dietician told me not to try to cut myself COMPLETELY off of food that I love and crave, just to eat little bits, but I won't do it. I know that if I let myself eat a little bit of bad-for-you foods and then I don't get sick or whatever, then I'll think it's okay and I'll do it more and more often until it's just bad. Luckily, there have been a few times when I've given in and eaten a few bites of food I really craved (like bites of a taco, and parts of a chilidog, one of my old favorites... the hot dog, by the way, made me puke almost instantly) and they don't taste the same. They're just not as good, somehow. It's weird.

Today, though, I was super crabby. I'm HUNGRY. I want to eat something that tastes good. I want to go to a restaurant and not have to order water to drink. I want to look at the menu and order what sounds good instead of having to find the one non breaded, grilled, non fattening non carb-full non sugar item that is usually something I would have NEVER ordered pre-op. I'm working hard to change my habits with eating at home, and I've done pretty well, but sometimes I get really really sick of the foods that I'm eating, and I'm not sure how to switch it up. I usually just eat some kind of meat, like turkey or beef or whatever (I HATE grilled chicken, by the way. HATE IT, which sucks, since that is like, the most obvious answer to the what to eat question) and then a vegetable of some sort, and sometimes potato or whatever. Today, I just wanted... I don't even know. Anything. A chicken salad would've made me super happy, and that's doable, except I want my chicken breaded, and I want ranch dressing! and none of that fat free crap that tastes horrible! It's things like that that really get me... I don't like fat free dressing, so I'd rather not have salad dressing at all, and then I'd rather not have salad. I don't really like the super crazy reduced fat ground beef, so I'd rather not eat hamburger period. Things like this are getting me in trouble, because then my cravings are driving me insane!

And worst of all, I am SO SICK OF DRINKING WATER! I can't take it anymore. Yes, sometimes I have caffeine free tea, sweetened with splenda, sometimes i have sugar free koolaid, and I drink a lot of those crystal light packets that you add to bottled water. I WANT CARBONATION! I am craving a pepsi like nobody's business and I can't take it anymore. I won't do it, I won't crack, but I seriously might go insane.

I'm sorry, i just had to rant a little bit here after a long day. What do you guys do when your cravings are insane? Or am I the only crazy one that does this? Ahhhhh....

Lojak7 · 10-09-2005, 06:54 AM

trust me when I tell you that the temporary "bad feelings" pass. You are going to get to the point that nothing, and I mean NOTHING is going to taste as good, as you are going to feel. It will take some getting used to. I was a diet coke freak. I mean, at least 3 to 4 liters a day, really. I am proud to say I have not had a carbonated beveage sine the night before my surgery. I tryly believe that i now am 222 lbs lighter because of this. Keep the fight. remeber all discomfort and wants are temporary. Best of luck!

Mavisavis · 10-09-2005, 12:41 PM

I understand some of your frustrations. I have chosen to give in moderately so as not to go insane. I just do it once every couple days if I am eating out. I eat regular ranch dressing....I hate the fat free crap too. I just don't put on tons or eat tons of salad. If the bread is toasted I eat it with an occasional bite, and pick the meat of the other times. It gives me the taste and idea without overdoing it. Besides, right now I don't have the space to splurge on that part and get my protein in. On pizza I nibble a little of the crispier crust only. I may have to alter my methods later, but for now I don't eat enough for this to sabotage me. I didn't have this surgery to become a total health nut. I plan to eat healthy about 90% of the time and enjoy the 10%. If it leaves me a size 10 instead of 5.........I can accept that........HAPPILY! I want to be normal, that was my plan. As for the soda......I tried it a few times. I don't like it flat, and the few drinks I had that were fizzy as I was tasting it to see if it was flat enough.......they tasted weird anyhow. Hang in there girl, but I certainly empathize with you...........all I want is a whole bunch of chips and salsa!!

sUzYzPLaCe · 10-09-2005, 12:50 PM

I don't deny myself anything that I want... I just can't tolerate a lot of what I want to. If I want something and I crave it... eat a couple bites it goes away and you don't hurt yourself. If you let it fester you will probably binge.. just my two cents. Suzy

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Originally Posted by jonirae319

Ugh... sometimes I'm so proud of myself for how well I'm doing... three months post-op, about 60 pounds lighter... There was

so much I was NOT happy about giving up, like pop, and beer, and all the foods that I have always known are bad but taste so good... I have been eating pretty well, actually probably a little less than I could/should be because I'm SO hyper paranoid about having all this surgery and STILL being fat. I can't take it if that happens, so I'm trying SO hard not to screw it up. My doctor and dietician told me not to try to cut myself COMPLETELY off of food that I love and crave, just to eat little bits, but I won't do it. I know that if I let myself eat a little bit of bad-for-you foods and then I don't get sick or whatever, then I'll think it's okay and I'll do it more and more often until it's just bad. Luckily, there have been a few times when I've given in and eaten a few bites of food I really craved (like bites of a taco, and parts of a chilidog, one of my old favorites... the hot dog, by the way, made me puke almost instantly) and they don't taste the same. They're just not as good, somehow. It's weird.

Today, though, I was super crabby. I'm HUNGRY. I want to eat something that tastes good. I want to go to a restaurant and not have to order water to drink. I want to look at the menu and order what sounds good instead of having to find the one non breaded, grilled, non fattening non carb-full non sugar item that is usually something I would have NEVER ordered pre-op. I'm working hard to change my habits with eating at home, and I've done pretty well, but sometimes I get really really sick of the foods that I'm eating, and I'm not sure how to switch it up. I usually just eat some kind of meat, like turkey or beef or whatever (I HATE grilled chicken, by the way. HATE IT, which sucks, since that is like, the most obvious answer to the what to eat question) and then a vegetable of some sort, and sometimes potato or whatever. Today, I just wanted... I don't even know. Anything. A chicken salad would've made me super happy, and that's doable, except I want my chicken breaded, and I want ranch dressing! and none of that fat free crap that tastes horrible! It's things like that that really get me... I don't like fat free dressing, so I'd rather not have salad dressing at all, and then I'd rather not have salad. I don't really like the super crazy reduced fat ground beef, so I'd rather not eat hamburger period. Things like this are getting me in trouble, because then my cravings are driving me insane!

And worst of all, I am SO SICK OF DRINKING WATER! I can't take it anymore. Yes, sometimes I have caffeine free tea, sweetened with splenda, sometimes i have sugar free koolaid, and I drink a lot of those crystal light packets that you add to bottled water. I WANT CARBONATION! I am craving a pepsi like nobody's business and I can't take it anymore. I won't do it, I won't crack, but I seriously might go insane.

I'm sorry, i just had to rant a little bit here after a long day. What do you guys do when your cravings are insane? Or am I the only crazy one that does this? Ahhhhh....

jonirae319 · 10-10-2005, 02:38 AM

Thanks guys... I just needed to rant for once I guess

LizardQueen · 10-10-2005, 07:59 AM

You are feeling so normal! We have all gone through this stage of the wls game. It sucks but it will pass. I don't eat fat free anything and here's why-look at the labels, if it's fat free it has a ton of sugar compared to the regular version of things. I dump BAD from sugar so I eat the regular versions of things. I also occasionally eat boneless skinless chicken breast fried. Just a small piece (my grandma makes strips out of them) and so I don't feel deprieved of anything. I don't do any sugar at all but there are tons of s/f products out there and fruit is also a great option. As far as the carbonation goes, I was hooked on Diet Coke for about 15 yrs and I don't want to go back. However, I went to Sonic one day for a Diet Cherry Limeade, I forgot it was carbonated when I ordered it. It hurt so bad going down that I cried. I crave pop once in awhile. My doc said if you have to have one-shake it up and open it, leave the lid loose, and refrigerate it until it goes flat. I did it once and it was gross so that was it for me. Hang in there and PM me anytime if you need help or just want to talk!

Barbarajo · 10-10-2005, 08:07 AM

If you want a salad with breaded chicken and Ranch. Have it. If you can tolerate it. The amount that you will able to eat won't make you fat again. You need to learn to eat in the real world. 99% of the people on here had the surgery not just because we made bad choices. I was always a healthy eater. But I just ate way too much health food. These days if I want fried chicken I have it. I can't eat a 1/2 of chicken like I use to so it kinds of balances life out.

I wouldn't indulge every day. But you have the rest of your life to think about. If you can not indulge for at least the first 6 months that would be great. Maybe set a goal for youself when you will allow yourself to have treats. The first 6 months are the critical time of losing weight. Use your tool to the best of it's ability as much as you can. But remember to love yourself and be kind to yourself.

bridgetgirl · 10-10-2005, 04:55 PM

Oh snap! Were not supposed to have ranch dressing!

Boy am I in trouble! Sorry sugar pea.. thats pure sarcasim. I eat regular dressing n stuff, still thin and talking about it.
Even as far out as I am, sometimes its hard to satisfy my pallate.. to want something and need to fulfill the craving.. theres nothing wrong with that.
Are you really at the point your obsessing about soda? Go get a slurpee one at 7-11 or what ever you have in your area. If its that bad, go ahead and have a lil sip.. you may find it makes you as sick as that hot dog did.
You will find the some days are better than others when it comes to eating foods.. one day I can have a fast food burger, and eat 3/4 of it, some days only a half and other days I take two bites and Im either sick and or hurling... its just apart of the new us. Do all things in moderation and you'll do just fine! (( HUGS ))

Kelly · 10-10-2005, 05:27 PM

I'd say be careful, because I tried the "just have a little", and unfortunately I have not dumped on ANYTHING but avacado, not even sweets. So that said, I tend to allow my self those white mochas more often than suppose to (daily) because I can tollerate them. Just be carefull. You do not know until you try it, but think about it, do you really want to try it and take the risk you will STILL love it and STILL be able to tollerate it, then have someones, then all the time because you become weak at the foods you love? I wish I had never even tried certain things. Even though dumping is horrible, I have to admit I wish I had dumped on sweets. Just my two sense on my experiences I regret to this very day. Now I am struggling all over again.

TabFox · 10-10-2005, 08:12 PM

Ok, I might get slammed for this, but I do drink diet sodas. My doc said it was fine. Early post-op, I had to take it slow...only a sip or two. I don't have any problem with them now. I do stay away from sugar such as cake, candy, etc. I don't even do the sugar free "junk foods." However, I do eat whatever I want now, just in moderation. I don't do the fat-free stuff because we're not on a low fat diet, or a low carb diet. The carbs we need to stay away from are the bad carbs like cake, white bread, etc. I do eat potatoes, brown rice, etc. See what you can tolerate. And remember, that what makes you sick one day may be fine the next time you try it.