Getting sleeved on Tuesday...scared

[Harpo 30]

I fear losing food.

Will I ever be hungry again?

Will eating become like a chore?

Will I ever enjoy food again?

I want to do this for myself & my family...just very scared.

People that have done this? Is this normal?

[cindysc 108]

Good questions

[AZPete 20]

Jason. Also a guy here. Same worries. I did it for me. I was a lap band to sleeve revision and it was the best thing so far. Only 12 days out but I am not hungry at all and I don't miss it.

[Lorraine Freeman 47]

This is totally normal to feel like this.

In my experience eating did become a chore in the first month to 6 weeks as you are learning to eat again. I am coming up to 4 months out now and am totally used to my smaller portion sizes etc now.

I don't feel as hungry now as I did before my sleeve but do get the odd hunger pang (not nearly as intense as before sleeve).

The way I look at my sleeve is that I can and do eat everything in moderation. I don't believe in treating my sleeve as if I am on a diet as I know I will never be able to sustain this long term. I do make healthy meal choices now but if I fancy something not so good for me I don't deprive myself (I don't pig out either). My dietician told me that as long as I'm good 85% of the time then a packet of crisps or chocolate bar a couple of times a week really won't hinder my progress.

I wouldn't say I feel 'normal' now as there really is a huge difference in portion sizes, however I am very comfortable with my new 'normal' , as I say its difficult in the beginning but its amazing how fast your body and brain adapt.

Hope this helps. Xxx

[michelle38 23]

I'm twelve days out and felt all the things you felt. I was scared of missing my relationship with food. But instead I hardly even think about food. For the first time since I can remember. I wish you luck.

[*~Katie~* 1]

This is all completely normal. I felt the same way. I'm currently 13 days post op and feeling pretty well. I often don't feel hungry and have to constantly remind myself to drink drink drink. I was soooo scared to have the procedure b/c im a mom of 2 small children under the age of 5 but i'm sooo glad that I did this... and you will too.

Hope you do well and i'll be thinking of ya