Will I Ever Enjoy Food Again?

[weho 103]

NewBeginnings, sorry that you are having such a difficult time at this stage. I've heard that it will take up to 6 months for our sleeves to mature. Meaning that we might still have a hard time eating certain foods, and won't be able to eat to "full capacity" till around that time. We are still SO early out that we really can't know how all of this is going to end up food-wise. Don't let yourself get too frustrated! Have you spoken with your doctor about it? Are you really physically hungry or head hungry? I do feel hunger, and at this point have to eat every 2 to 3 hours to stay on top of it. As we get further out, we will be able to eat more and it will last longer so we won't feel like we have to eat all the time. This is what my doctor explained to me a couple of days ago. Hope this helps. Wishing you well!

[NewBeginnings 2]

Thank you Holly. You are the first person to confirm that eating every two hours is ok. I really just thought it was me. It's so funny how this surgery has turned me into a nut. I question everything and constantly think am I eating too much. All I kept hearing about were people who were never hungry and that is definitely not something I'm feeling. I know everything will get better but i have to say patience is something I've never had much of.

[Marie from Michigan 11]

Hi All

I am eight weeks post surgery this week. For the past couple of weeks I haven't exactly had hunger pains, but I do know when its time to eat. Yesterday I skipped my afternoon snack and worked late. On my way home about 6:30pm, my stomach was telling me it needed food. I ate my 4 oz of baked fish, 2 small olives, and 3 sliced strawberries. I was stuffed. That was all I ate all night. It is very different that the all consuming cravings I used to have that would require massive amounts of food to be satisfied. I lost 4.9 lbs this week, my highest total yet. I am loving this sleeve!

THANKS

Donna

[kelli 3]

I am 2 months out and pretty much enjoy my food, went out to TGI Fridays yesterday and ordered a wedge salad ate like 1/2 and 2 baby back ribs...boy did I enjoy it!!