Question

[stephmarie 0]

Do any of you miss being able to eat food like you used to??

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

Not me! I eat whatever I want. I am satisfied because I am full!

[deedee 5]

Not really at this point, but I did mourn it some the first 3-4 months when I'd sit down with a plate and start in on the meat and realize I was absolutely stuffed with a couple of oz. I can now eat more and I just think my brain is used to it more, so it's not such a big deal. Like Oregondaisy wrote, I eat what I want and get full, there's really not more I can do about it.

[Tracy46545 6]

Yes, I miss being able to eat the quantity that would allow me to enjoy everything at a Thanksgiving dinner for instance. Because I'm still large (only 8 weeks out from surgery), it's difficult socially to constantly explain my tiny portions and some people have outright accused me of lying when I say "I'm full".

Would I trade all that for being out of control and fat again? NEVER. I love the fact that food doesn't rule my life anymore (other than figuring out how to pack the most Protein into such small portions).

[angel96049 1]

I agree with Tracy! I think it becomes a habit of overstuffing our plates and our faces...lol. Now that I am unable to do that, it almost feels as if I'm not able to enjoy it as much because my portion is smaller. I think alot of it is in our heads, and as for me, I think it will take time getting used to my new portions and being comfortable with them.

I don't have any regrets thus far, and am so much more excited about losing weight, than I ever was about piling up my plate!!!

There are alot of things to get used to, mentally and physically...just part of our journey!!

[MidwestGirl 8]

I definitely agree with Tracy & Angel. I don't miss the actual food itself, I miss the social part of eating. And I'm sick of eating around family & friends and having them say "that's ALL you can eat?!" and look at me with pity. :lol0: It's aggravating that people don't take the time to understand. But other than that, I'm happy with how much & what I'm eating now! :blushing:

[Tiffykins 673]

I was upset at Thanksgiving when I couldn't eat like I used to be able to do. I watched my in-laws and husband gorge themselves for what seemed like hours. I ate my portions, then excused myself and went outside walked around, kicked rocks, and beat myself up over not being able to binge eat on the one holiday when fat people get a free pass to eat as much as they wanted without feeling guilty. My husband came outside to check on me, and he told me that I could have more later. But, that wasn't the point, I wanted it right then and there. I got over it because when everyone else was in a food coma, I was able to still enjoy the rest of the day. I did go back a couple of hours later and have some leftovers. That's the only time I ever felt "left out". It was a fleeting moment of emotions, and I wouldn't go back to my old ways of eating. Nothing tastes as good as thin feels. That's what I keep telling myself.

[Itstime 0]

I have to say I am self conscious when we go out to eat and all the food they bring you at restaurants and only eat a couple of bites, and especially the other night it was standing room only waiting for a table. I had an audience. So don't think going out to eat is a treat any more, not for now. For some people, they eat and sleep about food, and this surgery, I don't care how miserable fat they are, will not work for them. Food is their life and they would have to do some serious psychological counseling, very serious decision to make. I am not regreting this at all but for those on the fence, please be sure this is right for you.

[thinoneday 445]

Gosh yes! But how i look at it, we knew what we signed up for when we got this surgery and should live with that, I would love to go to the chinese buffet or the steak house buffet and eat away, but that is what landed me to do this surgery in the first place. . . we have to relearn ourselves now, . . we have spent many years eating wrong and getting fatter and suddenly our tummies are ripped out and now we are left to relearn how to eat thinner. . . it's cruel, yes, but after a few months we will readjust and eat like thinner people. . .we can eat whatever, only lesser. . . i could go on about this forever, but won't . . . good luck to you all, together we can over come this . . .

[mb20mom 9]

I'm in a bit of a mourning period right now since I'm only 2 weeks out and on mushies, but I know that it's only temporary until I can have solid food again in a few weeks. But I'll admit I am reminded every day that what I've done is permanent and I will never be able to eat like I used to. It is reassuring though knowing that I will eventually be able to eat anything I want in the future, just not much of it. It's definitely something to think about thoroughly before getting surgery, so good question.

[Juani 1]

YEs is sad for a couple of weeks...you completely abandoned your"best friend" and its lousy. I used to dream of eating bread, Pasta, just like the ones in the Olive Garden Comercial. It was so real the dream woke me up.

After a while.... you learn to live without your beloved friend...

Again my english is not the best...sorry I think you can understand the basics of my mess.

[JudyJudyJudy 7]

Oh Yeah, I definately Miss food. I'd rather make something at home than go out to eat, it's a waist for me. I can't eat enough to really order anything. SO I nibble off my husbands plate. I've had a few fast food things, but it's just not the same. I can only eat a small burger without the bun, and only 5 nuggets if I'm lucky. At a Chinese restaurant I can only eat won ton Soup. It just seems usless to go out anymore.

I'd rather eat my 6 steamed shrimp at home, or some hormel chili, or baked fish, or chicken soup. At least I know what's in it. Yeah I miss it, my mouning period is not over yet. But I don't dwell on it at all. I just grab a Protein Bar and move on.

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

I went out to dinner for my son's birthday tonight, and I was amazed at how much I could eat.

At 9 months out, I can eat quite a bit more than I could in the beginning. I still eat small portions, but if I want to, I can

eat a lot more than I normally do.