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Huh, Weird...but Strangely Cool...

Lyra

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Before I got the sleeve I had a ever so slight (more like OMG I can't help myself more more more!) addiction to anything peanut butter flavored. My favorite cookie? Peanut Butter chocolate chip. And yeah, there couldn't be just one. I loved peanut butter.

 

Fast forward 2 weeks and I'm struggling to get down protein drinks. My sleeve, The Sheriff, is very stern and very strict. He loathes lactose and anything sweet which means I've barely been able to stomach anything thats not watered down crystal light. My dad, however, decided to change up the protein mix for me and used soy milk and some reduced fat peanut butter. Which scared the crap out of me because what if I suddenly found myself launching through the space/time continuum in search of my favorite peanut butter choc chip cookie?

 

So, hesitantly I took a sip...then another sip...and guess what?!? Yeah, I could eat it because peanut butter no longer tastes sweet to me. It's okay, and kinda chalky, but it's nothing that I would write home about! I would rather eat something crisp and fresh tasting instead! Isn't this awesome! I'm totally uninterested in tracking down the nearest PB confection like a blood hound! YIPPPEEEE!

 

I LOVE The Sheriff!



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That's awesome Im going to have to steal that name...The Sheriff...I can only imagine what your going thru..but hang in there the results will be worth it!

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My taste buds changed DRAMATICALLY once I got the surgery. I no longer have any interest in sweets, or especially Potato Chips. I don't crave ANYTHING, and have to make myself eat. I have had only 1-2 days where I couldn't seem to get full, but finally figured out that it was because I didn't get my protein in those days. Enjoy this change, there's a whole new world of healthy eating ahead of you.

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I also could not stomach (haha) the protein shakes because they are cloyingly sweet :-( I satisfied my need for crisp & light by sipping ice water (although it made my sleeve dance around for the 1st couple of weeks - weird sensation). I ended up starting mushy proteins 2 weeks post-op because I just couldn't choke down another shake. Congrats on finding something you can tolerate!

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