OK-I need a kick in the a$$

I am 7 weeks post op and I thought I was doing really well.  A couple stints of the foamies, but no dumping, getting my water in most days and vitamins.  The scale has stalled many times, but I have put it away and I am not really looking at it too much.  There isn't much that bothers my pouch.  I just stick to what I know works and only try a new thing every few days.  My clothes are fitting better (hanging off me actually) so I must be doing something right.

We are doing 'smores' gift baskets at work and this seems to be one of those never ending projects.  They starting bringing crap in over 5 weeks ago and it still isn't completed.  I am not directly involved, but they have all of this chocolate, marshmellows, cookies etc. sitting out.  The first two weeks I was great.  The smell bothered me, but I didn't want to eat anything nor did I want to risk dumping. 

Well - that nasty demon over my left shoulder coaxed me into having just one bite of chocolate the other day.  I was tired, forgot to pack enough lunch and was having a really weak moment.  Guess what - NO DUMPING.  My worst fear has been realized.  I don't dump on my biggest nemesis.  I know I shoudn't eat it, but it is tough.  Wish I dumped and then it wouldn't be an issue. 

I have asked them to get rid of it and I am told they still need it.  I move it and put it away and it 're-appears' the next day.

Well enough grumbling.  I know I need to be strong.  Just needed to vent and maybe get my butt kicked a bit.

You might dump next time, not a given you won't.  Just read an interesting quote on Eggface, a site I haven't been to for a very long time.

Don't trade what you want the most, for what you want at the moment.

So very hard, I know.  It's slowing it all down, the feeling, the smell, and thinking. 

Bonnie

That is an awesome quote.  I have printed it and put it up on my wall at work.  I think a copy for the fridge at home would be good too.

Thanks for the inspiration.

Kristie

a small bite might not make you dump.

I had a choc covered strawberry when i was 3 months out. No issues, but it was only one.

Best not to go down that road this early though. So bend over, here's your boot....

Be strong, you can do this.

J

Thank you for the boot.  I may need another sometime.  Good to know there is someone out there willing to do it.  lol

Thanks again.  I bought a stash of sugar free breath mints to avoid any further chocolate confrontations.  Hopefully it will help.

Hi there

As Bonnie said, just because you didn't dump that one time doesn't mean you won't next time
You have taken the first step by coming here and admitting what happened. Take the bull by the horns. Don't fall into that trap, I did and it is so hard to get back on track.
You can do it, you are so early out, keep up the good work

I agree with the poster befor eme..just because you didn;t dump doesn't mean that you won't...cake...seriously?????!!!!!

are the sweets your weakness???.

.hopefully you will make better choices in the future, because if you are entertaining even a taste of these types of foods this early on and they ARE your weakness, you may be in for a tough road ahead.

Try to pack snacks for work that are condusive with our eating requirements and the stage you are at...everyone slides a bit now and then..I am just a bit nervous that you have slid this early on....

At 2 years 3 months post-op....I still watch my sugar intake..and keep in mind that sugar is also present in all fruit...and for me I have to watch watermelon, strawberries and definatly no whole oranges for me...blueberries seem to be okay at a 1/2 cup and apples I don;t like at all

I bottom out at 17-21g sugar..no soft service ice cream for me..but a (1) medium scoop of hard ice cream is okay, especially if it's the ALL Dairy kindanything more I and I heat the naseous feeling and everything else that goes with it

...but the cake in the coffeeroom at work I don't even go near..I have protein bars at my desk and they are wonderful..but keep in mind I am a good deal further out that you. 

Every morning I have my protein in the morning coffee and then a Full Bar or protein snack size bar for coffee and that keeps me until lunch when I have a grileld chicken breast, a small side salad and an iced coffee with 2 milk, 2 splenda and NO syrup.

I hope that you are able to keep the demons at bay in teh future and thank you for your honesty..it shows people that everyone is vulnerable.

All the best~!

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