So good, it's worth suffering for...

Ever since I had gastric bypass surgery, just over 2 years go, I've learned what foods I can and can't eat anymore. I've really been pretty lucky, in the fact that there aren't too many things that I'm really miserable about not being able to consume anymore. But there are those few things...

#1 Honey-Mustard & Onion Pretzels: I haven't had these in over 2 years and then had the uncontrollable craving last weekend. I also paid dearly for it - on the couch for hours sick to my stomach. And after gastric bypass, it's not just indigestion or nausea, it's called "dumping syndrome" (even the name makes me sick). I get nausea, break out in a cold sweat, shiver - and it can last anywhere from 10 minutes to hours.

#2 Ramen Noodles - I'll never learn. Every time I eat these I get sick. Yes, I said every time, because i haven't quite realized that the outcome never changes, even though I think that this time may be the time I'll be ok with them.

#3 Culver's Coconut Cream Pie Ice Cream - I can't eat any kind of ice cream anymore, which doesn't make me too sad, because I only really liked the toppings on the ice cream anyways... but this stuff is SO GOOD, I will take the suffering that accompanies the few minutes of bliss.

I can't complain though. Obviously there was a reason I needed to have gastric bypass, and if I can't eat like I used to, then I won't end up like I used to be - 135 lbs. heavier. So I'll gladly accept what I've had to give up, and hopefully learn my lessons with the rest!