Don't fancy anything foodwise...

[SParkle 4]

Nurse_Ally, I totally get your point, and I agree with what you're saying. I can't talk for anyone else, but for me, what I'm saying is NOT that I lament not being able to eat as much food, but rather that eating has become thoroughly unenjoyable. I wish that I could eat the small portions of food AND still enjoy it. I also don't enjoy my stomach always feeling uncomfortably full, even when I haven't eaten in hours. I know that it's temporary, but it's frustrating right now.

EXACTLY! I'm enjoying the fact that I no longer want to eat - it just frustrates me that I'm having trouble finding stuff I enjoy eating when I do have to.

Maybe I didn't get this across in my first post - don't get me wrong, I have spend months making the decision for surgery and am enjoying the journey I am now on, but it would be nice to actually look forward to each meal - even if it is just a few bites.

[Jane_J 117]

For me it eventually went back to normal, that is normal for a normal person, not my pervious version of normal. I enjoy my food but I get satisfied quickly and then just don't want any more. It's like magic!

Jane x

[Globetrotter 1,340]

Yeah I really don't think any of us were lamenting the fact that we can't hork it down anymore like starving rottweilers. I know I sure wasn't. For me it is the chore of trying to get in enough Protein -from food sources like my surg wants - when I can only eat teeny amounts. Unless I rely on the Protein Shakes I'm just not able to eat enough of any food item to constitute making my protein quota. Mine is a logistics complaint.

[Jane_J 117]

Just supplement with the horrible shakes until the normal logistic routes are available again. It really won't be that long in the greater scheme of things. Think of it as an induction rite to the mystical sister(and brother)hood of the Magic Sleeve :confused1:

Jane x

[citizenwill 7]

I am going through the same thing. Nothing is satisfying anymore.

Maybe it is a matter of breaking the habit. I know for me I spent so many years thinking about food. Eating it, preparing it and loving it. I completely forgot about other things I loved to do. It was suddenly all about food, food, food.

Now we don't have the food to go to but the old habits are still there. Like Jane said I think things will even out eventually.

I have a stack of small tupperware containers to. Anyone wanna buy them?

:thumbup:

Will

[sleeve 4 me 910]

I never ever thought I would say this, but I'm finding it hard to eat stuff as I just don't really fancy anything.

I can manage chicken, beef and fish, but not pork, but I just don't really desire anything. I find myself still having a Protein shake each day to make up my Protein as I'm getting bored with my food choices.

I'm having cottage cheese with chilli in it, for some spice but things like deli meats, eggs....well they're just not doing it for me.

Anyone else feel like this?? The not feeling hungry thing is great, but I know I need to eat something for the Protein and also to help lose weight. Having been a compulsive eater for years this is just so left field for me its weird!!!

I'm sure it will get better for you sparkle! You are doing an amazing job:thumbup:

[lmmore 0]

I feel very lucky. I still love food, but in small amounts of course. The hard part with me, is getting variety. I must have variety, which is hard to do with 4 to 6 oz. When going out, I have found that getting a multiple selection appetizer plate is great with a salad. Or, my other half and I work together on splitting different courses. We seldom order the same plates any more, so that I can get some variety in. Buffets work well for me. At home, it's harder. I have become extremely aware of carbs now....and I seldom eat them anymore (except for veggies). My one carb hang up is popcorn. I have always loved popcorn, and that hasn't changed. I still have one Protein Drink a day, to make sure I am getting enough. Because I have been going away for a few weekend trips, I haven't lost any weight for a month. Just wrestling with the same two lbs. I am not worried though. I know that all I have to do is lower my calorie intake, and go back to basics. I am doing that now, so I should break into Onderland very soon. You will hear from me when that happen, for sure. Best of luck to you all, on this incredible journey. Les

[SParkle 4]

I'm sure it will get better for you sparkle! You are doing an amazing job:thumbup:

Aww... thanks! I have found it a bit easier this past week.... spicing things up a bit has helped and I can still stomach it as well which is a relief.

[SParkle 4]

I feel very lucky. I still love food, but in small amounts of course. The hard part with me, is getting variety. I must have variety, which is hard to do with 4 to 6 oz. When going out, I have found that getting a multiple selection appetizer plate is great with a salad. Or, my other half and I work together on splitting different courses. We seldom order the same plates any more, so that I can get some variety in. Buffets work well for me. At home, it's harder. I have become extremely aware of carbs now....and I seldom eat them anymore (except for veggies). My one carb hang up is popcorn. I have always loved popcorn, and that hasn't changed. I still have one Protein drink a day, to make sure I am getting enough. Because I have been going away for a few weekend trips, I haven't lost any weight for a month. Just wrestling with the same two lbs. I am not worried though. I know that all I have to do is lower my calorie intake, and go back to basics. I am doing that now, so I should break into Onderland very soon. You will hear from me when that happen, for sure. Best of luck to you all, on this incredible journey. Les

Les - one of my issues is getting the variety in.... veg is low down on my priority list, so I try and make sure I get some fruit each day anyway if I don't get veg..... if we eat out I might nab a bit of veg off hubbys plate!

like you we order different things so i get a bit of variety without having to way over order.

I am conscious of carbs but don't avoid them - I find Cereal in the morning gives me a good carb hit and sets me up for the day, then I?ll have a Protein shake mid morning, as I have found if I have it early I am then not panicking I haven't had the protein quota for the day later on.

Good luck with breaking the onederland barrier.... I expect we'll be hearing your cheers very soon! :001_smile: