NurseGrace 509 Posted March 13, 2013 Title says it all. food has lost its stronghold on me. I found myself feeling a bit depressed while hovering over my fifth of a chipotle burrito bowl not knowing why when it hit me - I was not nearly as happy to be eating that as I used too. Food has lost its shine. I dont have anything to ask, I just thought I would share. I suppose its a good thing I am working and have somewhere else to put my focus because a few weeks ago I think this could have thrown me into a major depression. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigerbelle 328 Posted March 13, 2013 I can totally relate to your post...and actually it is one of my fears and hesitations about the surgery...I actually consider eating a good and satisfying meal one of life's greatest pleasures...the problem of course for me is that I over-indulge and have overdone it with emotional overeating...I guess I would love the best of both worlds; i.e., 95% of the time having the sleeve to restrict what I can eat, but maybe once or twice a month being able to eat one of my favorite meals and enjoy it...I fear I will be depressed once I am not able to do that...but I know that the health risks I face without surgery are devastating, so I must be a realist and accept what needs to be done...I wish you the best NurseGrace Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sdonovan78 6 Posted March 13, 2013 I can relate. Lately when I get hungry nothing sounds good. Not even junk food. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a perfect eater because I still get cravings but for the most part food doesn't really excite me anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TES 858 Posted March 13, 2013 Maybe I'm weird. I really look foward to my meals (I am 5 weeks post-op) and love that I can only have a few bites and I'm done and satisfied. I have realized that food can be good even in teeny tiny portions. I feel like I savor every bite. I love coming up with new ideas or eating my old favorites (veggie chili with greek yogurt instead of sour cream and some melted cheese is probably my fav). I would love to dig into a nice salad, but that will come in time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigerbelle 328 Posted March 13, 2013 TES, I hope I can have your outlook when I am a few weeks post-op...thanks for the positive post Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chaparra 85 Posted March 13, 2013 Maybe I'm weird. I really look foward to my meals (I am 5 weeks post-op) and love that I can only have a few bites and I'm done and satisfied. I have realized that food can be good even in teeny tiny portions. I feel like I savor every bite. I love coming up with new ideas or eating my old favorites (veggie chili with greek yogurt instead of sour cream and some melted cheese is probably my fav). I would love to dig into a nice salad, but that will come in time. I can't wait to be able to eat salad again either. I'm a month out. I find that I savor food more now than I ever did and hope it's not just because of the fact that I'm so limited on what I can eat. My biggest problem that I have to work hard at is when I can see I only have one or two more bites left, but it tastes so good that I don't want to waste it, that I need to just put the food down and deal with the fact that I need to stop. Hopefully I will get there soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TES 858 Posted March 13, 2013 One thing I've learned is to not taste food while I'm making it...not even a little bite or two...or I can only eat 1 or 2 bites at the table! LOL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booney 9 Posted March 13, 2013 Title says it all. food has lost its stronghold on me. I found myself feeling a bit depressed while hovering over my fifth of a chipotle burrito bowl not knowing why when it hit me - I was not nearly as happy to be eating that as I used too. food has lost its shine. I dont have anything to ask' date=' I just thought I would share. I suppose its a good thing I am working and have somewhere else to put my focus because a few weeks ago I think this could have thrown me into a major depression.[/quote'] I'm with you! I feel like it's a chore to eat. This week I forced myself to make a few of the Emily Bites recipes thinking that would help wake up my taste buds.....the answer is "eh." I enjoy the first few bites and then I'm done...still not eating much. But at least I have a bunch of pre-cooked meals for the rest of the week Plus, I split them with my sister....she didn't have surgery but she's working hard to lose weight and sharing meals is helping both of us Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sooner girl36 27 Posted March 13, 2013 My husband and I love going out to eat. I guess we are going to have to find a new hobby...a healthy one. Do many of you still enjoy restaurants? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chaparra 85 Posted March 13, 2013 I also enjoyed going out to eat. I loved trying new restaurants. I guess I won't be doing that anymore, or maybe just once in a blue moon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carstanger 346 Posted March 13, 2013 We go out to eat and share a meal or I ask for a to go box right away! We travel a lot as both our Mom's are in assisted living in 2 different towns. So... I'm trying to figure out what to take with me.. I'm 4 and 1/2 months out. I always have Protein Bars and Water with me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaceSleeve 76 Posted March 13, 2013 I feel the same way!!! I don't enjoy eating anymore, even food I use to love just doesn't taste the same anymore. Which I love because I enjoy healthy food now just as much as I enjoyed unhealthy food. It just doesn't matter to me, I eat because I need to now, not really because I want to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSGKirk 855 Posted March 13, 2013 I go out to eat probably 10+ times a week. The only problem is that I get bored because I am enjoying a lot of restriction still. So I finish my food and the rest of my party still has a few more courses to go! NurseG, I totally get it - but let me tell you, the way I feel and the way that I look, there is no way I'm going to be depressed! I'll take my indifference/boredom with food instead of the guilt, shame and overall crappy feeling any day. Soon, you're going to catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror and not recognize yourself. When that happens, you better let us all know! 1 adoptmom2_3 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
