cooking as profession

[newshell 0]

I am in the process of being approved for surgery. I cook for a living. I studied culinary with a hospitality degree and have been cooking at a gourmet deli/meat market for several years now. I worry how hard it will be for me to stay on my pre-op diet and post-OP a well. Also wondering if I will loose my love for creating dishes. Is there any other chefs or cooks out there who have gone through this that can guide me through?

[*Dean* 1,594]

Hey Newshell. Welcome.

My wife works in the food industry and we consider ourselves foodies. From my perspective I don't think you'll have anything to worry about long term. I still have a passion for GOOD food. To be honest our cooking has a healthier slant now, but with no less passion.

I'm 11 weeks post op tomorrow. I did some picanha steaks tonight grilled over lump charcoal and a panzanella (it's summer here).

If you have a passion for good food you should still have a passion for food post op. That's how it's been for me anyway. Food just won't rule you.

Cheers,

Deano

[theshrinkingchef 61]

I agree! I'm a chef and I have crazy food allergies! I'm seriously allergic to the earth! It took a lot of creativity, but I have found ways to create meals to suit my needs. As a chef, we have the gift of being able to create things others may not even consider. The beautiful thing about the sleeve is that we can eat anything... Just smaller!

[newshell 0]

Thanks foodies, I was skittle worried when my cousin who he's been sleeved said she longer feels the need to eat at all. I worried that I would lose my love of preparing food. How did you handle pre-op at work, with food everywhere to tempt you. Gum??

[newshell 0]

Dean -your dinner sounds great.

[theshrinkingchef 61]

Because of my allergies, I don't eat much of anything I prepare. It's my understanding you don't have the same cravings after surgery. It certainly doesn't mean you won't enjoy what you eat. You just won't be tempted. have you received your date, yet?

[*Dean* 1,594]

Thanks foodies, I was skittle worried when my cousin who he's been sleeved said she longer feels the need to eat at all. I worried that I would lose my love of preparing food. How did you handle pre-op at work, with food everywhere to tempt you. Gum??

I find I'm more focused when cooking because I'm not constantly thinking about eating. It sort of clarified the enjoyment of cooking for me. The fact that the main reason I enjoy cooking is to make others happy.

[newshell 0]

No no date yet. I have uhc so I'm talking to them about everything I need to get the surgery. I have a consult appointment. Just getting a lot of info until then. T hanks y'all for answering my questions. My consult is next month with Scorbourough in Houston.