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Tambo · 06-09-2008, 11:33 AM

I am not sure why so soon after surgery you would even try to drink. I also use to enjoy my beer a few times a week. I had my surgery 3/28/08 and even though I miss drinking and eating I have not even tried alcohol.

Josephine · 06-09-2008, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by pummychal

I know what you mean. I miss stuff too. Hamburgers, french fries. And the worst...Movie popcorn. That was my biggest weakness. But I have to say, it is not bothering me at all!! I am so happy my tool won't let me do it. That is why I did this! I would never have been able to do it without this. And I am so happy with what has happened to my body that I just love that I can't have that popcorn any more! It IS somewhat difficult though, when I smell it when I go to the Movies!

Just steal 5 pieces from your date.

You're lucky that you don't have to be a slave to food anymore

shereeks · 06-09-2008, 01:07 PM

Hey guys

The good news is that it does get easier! I found it really liberating after about a month or so to loose the cravings for the most part. Head hunger is a pain in the b'hind but just remember how much smaller the b'hind will be soon!

AlabamaChick · 06-09-2008, 01:39 PM

Sherry is right with what she is saying! I, too, would get frustrated and I would even CRY and be angry at myself, the world, or whatever......heck I didn't know who I was angry at, but it WILL get better and it will get some easier with the things you can eat. You will be able to have that popcorn again, just a couple of bites of it instead of the whole damn tub and then a refill! LOL I love movie popcorn, which I don't go to the movies much, but I get a couple of bites of the honey's when I go and then I'm fine. You will find that getting a taste or a bite will satisfy you almost as much as eating the whole tub used to. A little dab will do ya now. I wouldn't recommend popcorn until you are almost a year out or maybe even a little after though. That's JMO. It can be harse on the little tummy. But life does not stop because we can't put certain foods in our mouths. Life is just beginning! This is a new start. Make it count! I would love, Love, LOVE to be able to eat a grilled hamburger or hotdog again with all the fixings, but for me, I know with me not tolerating solids very well I will NEVER get to do that again in my whole life. But ya know what? It's okay. I have found peace in it because..............when I walk by that mirror, and one of the key words here is "walk" instead of being pushed in a wheelchair which is where I was headed fast, I get this HUGE smile on my face because that is MY butt in the mirror that has a nice shape and is getting so trim and slimmer now and it's MY boobs that stick out where they are supposed to instead of blending in with the huge abdomen I had. It is MY waste that shows in those tighter fitting tops instead of the tents I used to have to wear because nothing else fit. I guess what I'm trying to say is CHANGE HOW YOU THINK ABOUT IT! Be thankful not regretful that you can't eat that stuff anymore. When you are appreciative of something, then the peace comes too.

I know I still could lose a little more and I do believe when my plastics are complete, I will be alot closer to my goal, because my body is absolutely a mess with all the air let out of it, but I love it because it's ME and I have something to work with, so there is always hope. It could be the other way around and have nothing to work with which means I could be dead from obesity and I thank God every day for a mother that loves me enough to step in and literally save my life with the money to pay for this surgery. This is the biggest gift she could have ever given me. So, be happy and appreciative, people, when you start feeling that feeling of "poor pitiful me" setting in because we had to give up the friend that was killing us. Be have a blessing now.....so COUNT IT! We are not the sad ones......we are the FORTUNATE ONES!

JumboJulie · 06-09-2008, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Tambo

I am not sure why so soon after surgery you would even try to drink. I also use to enjoy my beer a few times a week. I had my surgery 3/28/08 and even though I miss drinking and eating I have not even tried alcohol.

I know. I was told to stay away from it for at least 6 months. I'm only 3 months out. I was simply looking for a 'feel good moment' and it backfired. I know I screwed up, and do NOT suggest anyone follow my lead.

VanessaSFL · 06-09-2008, 08:15 PM

"mangled mess on the patio"...Julie...That made me smile

I will always miss my Big Mac extra sauce with a large fry with mayo for dipping and don't forget the DIET COKE....funny right?

There has not been one week since surgery that I have not thought about eating my fav meal...not one I tell ya...

MO or Not...I love Big Macs & Always will even if it never touches my lips or hips again

MichelleND · 06-09-2008, 08:32 PM

Thanks for all of the encouragement, I am looking forward to it getting better soon. The whole head hunger thing, I forgot about that. Plus I have been slacking on the water, so maybe I am just thirsty instead.

I have to admit, Hi my name is Michelle and I am only three months out and drank alcohol! You know I fit into my "fat hot pants" and I was like, honey take me out. We had a blast, but yes I was drunk, sober, drunk, sober and then very hungover in about a 6 hour period.

I need to say once again though, that you are all awesome.

drummer girl · 06-09-2008, 09:54 PM

The psychological aspect of all this is hot and cold for me... some days, I don't even think about food (which is weird because I obsessed about food 24/7 before the surgery) and other days I can't get it off my mind. The cravings are getting better, though. But I still wish I could have a cheeseburger!!!

I have gone out to eat a few times and find that, as long as I'm eating slowly and carrying on a good conversation, I can enjoy my food even though I am around other people who are eating "bad things".

Talk about weird cravings - I have been craving and eating Watermelon nonstop since I was allowed to start eating mushies. My doc said it was okay to eat and I think I have eaten 3 watermelons in 3 weeks. I swear, it is the best food ever invented to me right now. I think it is the natural sugar, because I am so sick of splenda, etc. from when I was on fluids. It is my favorite thing to put in my protein smoothies and also to eat whole. I dunno, but it is darn good!

princesse · 06-10-2008, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by JumboJulie

I know. I was told to stay away from it for at least 6 months. I'm only 3 months out. I was simply looking for a 'feel good moment' and it backfired. I know I screwed up, and do NOT suggest anyone follow my lead.

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Originally Posted by Tambo

I am not sure why so soon after surgery you would even try to drink. I also use to enjoy my beer a few times a week. I had my surgery 3/28/08 and even though I miss drinking and eating I have not even tried alcohol.

I think at 16-17 months post op, I can pretty much say I'm ok to drink.

jtroth · 06-10-2008, 10:39 AM

well I miss my coffee with good creamer. so far the only sugar free ones I can find are hazlenut and french vanilla while the FV is ok I like the other ones better.
I also miss pop and smoking.
as far as food I guess my biggest would be just being able to eat in general. I am missing my veggies and fruits. We hardly ate out so thats not a problem for me. We went to a potluck BBQ farewell to the guys before DH left and I couldn't eat a thing. I would have brought something for myself but it totally slipped my mind and I wasn't about to try something new and it backfire on me.