No smoking, food, pop, or sex! - ThinnerTimes

MichelleND · 06-08-2008, 07:51 PM

Just kidding I didn't give up sex. But would maybe think about giving it up for a big mac. I am having such a hard time finding anything that I enjoy. I find myself thinking about what would satisfy me all the time. Like the feeling you would get after eating a big cheeseburger and fries.

Anybody else obsess about missing it all.

sherry7 · 06-08-2008, 08:06 PM

Sex? I don't think I even remember what that is!

My doctor wants patients to abstain for 2 weeks prior to surgery (female), and 2 weeks after surgery. I really don't understand the 2 weeks prior thing...except that an accidental pregancy wouldn't show up on the urine test they give you just prior to surgery.

Luckily, I didn't smoke...so no problem with that. Giving up my 1 or 2 diet pop's a day was really hard. I was addicted to the caffeine, and I don't like coffee.

Giving up the food has been bothering me. I'm only 10 days out, but I have HUGE cravings. For example, I've been seriously craving a homemade oatmeal cookie for the last 2 days! I know I can't have this (it would rip my new pouchie to shreds), but I'm still craving it badly. Earlier today I had an intense craving for Long John Silver's fish. Unfortunately, they don't operate on your brain, so I guess these cravings will continue.

MichelleND · 06-08-2008, 08:16 PM

I think the hardest part for me is actually thinking I could eat it. Like ordering something I think I could eat. Trying to eat it and then either throwing up or getting it stuck. I think today is just a hard day, as I am still very happy that I had it.

If I could just have one day to chow again.

sherry7 · 06-08-2008, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MichelleND

I think the hardest part for me is actually thinking I could eat it. Like ordering something I think I could eat. Trying to eat it and then either throwing up or getting it stuck. I think today is just a hard day, as I am still very happy that I had it.

If I could just have one day to chow again.

Aren't these feeling terrible? I mean, over-eating was killing us before, and we STILL want to do it.

We have this fabulous all-you-can eat seafood buffet near me every Friday night....it has whole lobsters, and everything you can think of. I still regret not going there for one last blow-out! At almost $40 a person, I can't see myself wasting the money on it post-op. I hope I can get past these feeling of wanting to over-eat, because I know it will make me fail at this in the long run.

chiquita · 06-08-2008, 08:43 PM

I really miss my diet pepsi,, I mean reaaaaally miss it.
Food, to be honest, I can say I do not enjoy eating anymore. I have regressed to isopure protein shakes 2 times a day, and a small meal that is basically beans with some meat or cheese, one snack = most likely cheese or nuts. I tried bringing things to eat for my vacation, and found I did not enjoy any of it, did missed my protein shakes, so am back home back to my shakes.
I do enjoy coffee and hot chocolate, seems that liquids are something I can do ok.
Did not smoke and will never, and alcoholic beverages, I do miss my wine coolers, didn't had them more then 3 times a year or so, but do miss them, wish they had some sugar free ones, anyone knows if they have em?

JumboJulie · 06-08-2008, 09:18 PM

Last Tuesday I went to a friends house. I haven't seen him for 5 months. And everytime we used to get together we always grilled steak and sat by the outdoor fire pit all night drinking margarita's.
So when he picked me up, I decided "Screw It! I'm going all balls out tonight!" Of course I couldn't eat anything, but I did have two shots of tequila AND two cigarettes. Smoking made me really lightheaded (wasn't fun) and the alcohol left me a mangled mess on the patio. I got instantly drunk, then sobered up in about 30 minutes. Then I had the second shot, got drunk again and went to bed. When I woke up in the morning I had the biggest hangover of my life. It was so brutal, I've never ever felt so horrible. I litterally had a 24 hour hangover.
I couldn't enjoy any food ... so I went over board with everything else. I just wanted so badly to "Enjoy" myself again. What a friggin' mess I was. I do NOT want a repeat performance.
So yes, I absolutely understand needing to look somewhere other than food to feel good. And it SUCKS!

sherry7 · 06-08-2008, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JumboJulie

Last Tuesday I went to a friends house. I haven't seen him for 5 months. And everytime we used to get together we always grilled steak and sat by the outdoor fire pit all night drinking margarita's.
So when he picked me up, I decided "Screw It! I'm going all balls out tonight!" Of course I couldn't eat anything, but I did have two shots of tequila AND two cigarettes. Smoking made me really lightheaded (wasn't fun) and the alcohol left me a mangled mess on the patio. I got instantly drunk, then sobered up in about 30 minutes. Then I had the second shot, got drunk again and went to bed. When I woke up in the morning I had the biggest hangover of my life. It was so brutal, I've never ever felt so horrible. I litterally had a 24 hour hangover.
I couldn't enjoy any food ... so I went over board with everything else. I just wanted so badly to "Enjoy" myself again. What a friggin' mess I was. I do NOT want a repeat performance.
So yes, I absolutely understand needing to look somewhere other than food to feel good. And it SUCKS!

Sorry, but I'm lol at this post Julie.

You certainly are a 'cheap drunk'.

I wonder if this is the normal effect of alcohol for us?

princesse · 06-08-2008, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JumboJulie

Last Tuesday I went to a friends house. I haven't seen him for 5 months. And everytime we used to get together we always grilled steak and sat by the outdoor fire pit all night drinking margarita's.
So when he picked me up, I decided "Screw It! I'm going all balls out tonight!" Of course I couldn't eat anything, but I did have two shots of tequila AND two cigarettes. Smoking made me really lightheaded (wasn't fun) and the alcohol left me a mangled mess on the patio. I got instantly drunk, then sobered up in about 30 minutes. Then I had the second shot, got drunk again and went to bed. When I woke up in the morning I had the biggest hangover of my life. It was so brutal, I've never ever felt so horrible. I litterally had a 24 hour hangover.
I couldn't enjoy any food ... so I went over board with everything else. I just wanted so badly to "Enjoy" myself again. What a friggin' mess I was. I do NOT want a repeat performance.
So yes, I absolutely understand needing to look somewhere other than food to feel good. And it SUCKS!

Doesn't that just suck about the way booze affects us?? The same thing happens to me. Jose Cuervo was a friend of mine after DBF/DH beat me up & walked out on me here in april. that stuff will mess you up big time..
And about the smokes...again, picked those up recently, but nevermind...like you, jules, I get high on my first 2 smokes of the day (ok, I smoke 6-8/day)
i don't know if it's because of the GBP or because i'm not a smoke junkie yet...

pummychal · 06-09-2008, 07:56 AM

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!

sherry7 · 06-09-2008, 10:22 AM

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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!

The smell of popcorn kills me too, because I really love it. I've been wanting to see the new Chronicles of Narnia movie, but I haven't went yet...mainly because of the whole popcorn thing. Maybe I can put a clothespin on my nose.