Question:
How do I change things?

Hi, today was a big day for me. I'm afraid my eating habits are not any better. I am 3 months post op, less 76 lbs and for once, my drivers license actually shows more weight than what I actually am! To celebrate, I brought to work fresh veggies and fat free dip, low fat corn chips and fruit salsa (no fat and yummy), and grapes. Well, I couldn't stop eating that stuff. I don't feel bad about what I at (well not too bad) but the amount makes me feel like the old days and I don't want that to happen. I know it was my own will power that blew it but I couldn't help it. I have a micro pouch, which means my stomach is the size of a grape and will not stretch. I need someone to kick me or something. I do not have a support group in my town so am looking to my wls friends on line to help me behave myself. Help!!    — Christine H. (posted on November 5, 2001)

November 5, 2001
Well, sorry. No beatings for you today. If this was your first "graze" day, you're ahead of the game. Even though I never was a grazer, there are a few days per year that I graze, because all my fave foods are around. I'm back on the wagon the next day, because I know the price. Back to the tiny meals again. But one day of feeding frenzy on fruits & veggies will not damage your wt loss. Grazing daily like that might stretch your pouch a bit. But if you did it today and do it again Christmas Day and again Easter & 4th of July, you'll still get an A on your report card.
   — vitalady

November 5, 2001
Hey!!! We're only human and we have to live with these pouches for the remainder of our lives. Food, even treats, are a necessry part of living a good life. Every now and then....holidays, birthdays ....you just have to spluge. You certainly did it in a responsible way. As long as you only spluge occassionally for a day, no harm will be done. I noticed that you prepared all carbs. I think that's why you could't stop eating. The next time you splurge a bit, make sure you include some protein. Your "menu" was fine. But I'd have skipped the veggies & dip and substituted some oven fried chicken or just some sliced turkey or perhaps even some cheese.
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