I'm struggling. I'm frustrated. My restriction is worse than the up and downs on a roller coaster. One day I can barely eat anything (meaning everything either has a hard time going down or as soon as it goes down, it gets stuck), the next, my restriction feels pretty normal. Things I was able to eat a week ago, I can no longer eat...Is this normal (it's been 4 weeks since my last fill)? I have an appointment for a fill on Thursday.
So here are some things on my "off-limit" list:
- bread (any kind unless toasted)
- rice
- leftover chicken or chicken that is not moist (by the way, moist is perhaps the worst word in the English language, don't you think?)
- steak
- skin on potatoes
- asparagus
I am also struggling with bite sizes - I think for the most part, the reasons I get stuck are because my bites are too big. Any tips for this? I did pretty good at Easter dinner yesterday - cut my ham into tiny "toddler" size pieces and ate my salad one leaf/vegetable at a time. Definitely need to focus and get better at this.
On the up side, I've dropped 2 pants sizes and 3 shirt sizes. Still trying to only buy a few things here and there. I got this really cute cardigan from Banana Republic the other day:
Our list of foods is very similar! And, peanut butter is fine for me, I just eat it on a spoon too. I really have a tough time too on the bite sizes and chewing, but over time, I realize if I don't take the time, I pay for it in the end.
ReplyDeleteI'm still so new that I don't have any restriction problems yet. My first fill is next Friday May 6 so I cannot do much other than lend support at this point.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds silly but what has helped me with bite sizes is using a smaller fork, like a dessert fork or even a tiny shrimp fork. Might want to give it a shot. And, btw, I have no problems with peanut butter.
ReplyDeleteI have aproblem with most of those foods - rice I have no problem with - and I don't have a problem with peanut butter, I guess if you take things slow.
ReplyDeleteBite size can be a problem, I find to begin with, using a teaspoon works well. I even ordered a tiny fork and spoon from this company called Potion Control Concepts - they are so cute and made it easy to stick to small bites.
restriction is a fickle beast I am afraid! I am also afraid that i might have some issues coming up after today! I go for a fill and it has been about 6 weeks! I know that my restriction changes with my hormones during the month. But sometimes it is just the type of foods I am eating!
ReplyDeleteI never eat rice..I rarely eat breads..sometimes wraps or really thin peices.
Left over meat of any sort is a big no no. Steak I can eat it I am careful and I love asparagus. I am glad that it is still okay for me.
Taking small bites is the hardest thing for me and I have re learned to take big bites in the last couple of weeks!
I wihsh you luck..and sorry it took me so long to catch up with ya. I've been mega busy!