the worst thing about the sleeve so far...

[HatheryOnHerWay 603]

I had my VSG done on 5/22, and so far the worst thing about my recovery has been the disappointment of eating. When I start to get hungry, I go back to my old habit of mentally making a list of all the things that sound delicious and crossing them off one by one until I come up with the one food I absolutely must have. Every time, without fail, I will gleefully eat that food and end up disappointed. My tummy starts up it's gurgling symphony and usually I feel a little sick or bloated. I think to myself, "Hmm, well that sort of sucked."

The good thing about this is that hopefully it'll break my habit of looking forward to eating like it's some sort of treat or chance to indulge. Now I need to learn to see eating as a way to fuel my body with the most efficient food that won't make me feel sick. I'm sure someday eating will be somewhat more enjoyable, but for now...it's a generally unpleasant task that just has to be done.

[lsu2868 708]

Stay strong and stay focused and you will do just fine. It is kind of like when I quit chewing tobacco (I know gross habit) several years ago. I went without for a little while but then started having cravings and thought, well maybe just a small one. Well a small one built back up to a bigger chew and more often. Just have to stay focused and fight the craving. I did and have not had a chew of tobacco in about 7 years. Now I am ready for this challange. You will do great!

[HatheryOnHerWay 603]

Every time I add a new food, it seems like I get sick of it after having it once. The food is no longer appealing. It's so weird.

[Neuanfang 26]

I am amazed at how fast some you guys progress to real food. My surgery was 5/29 and I am still on whole liquids. My tummy makes the funniest noises when sip my Soup and my drink and I think the person next to me can hear it, which they probably do. I don't really have any cravings at all and must remind myself... Drink your shake.... drink your Water etc. Hopefully those horrible food cravings will never return since I am so happy with my progress.

[HatheryOnHerWay 603]

I mostly stick to full liquids, because they go down the best. I can eat soft foods, but since it's generally unpleasant I'd rather have liquids! haha

[Dooter 1,457]

One thing I've had to do...that I think generally ALL of us have to do is quit looking at food as a celebration or something that makes you happy, or how to derive as much pleasure from each experience as possible. Instead, look at it as something you have to do to stay alive and make your body healthy. That said-- I have a HECK of a time seeing it that way. We have to stop "thinking" about food.

Remember the cardiologists diet: "IF IT TASTES GOOD- SPIT IT OUT!"

HAHAHAHAHAHA!! :lol:

[piercedqt78 658]

Remember you now eat to live, not live to eat. I have had the same experience, and at 5 weeks out somethings are great one day and not so much another. It's a learning process that's for sure.

[HatheryOnHerWay 603]

I used to be a really big Peanut Butter fanatic. I'd easily eat 3-4 tbsp's right off the spoon in one sitting. It was getting to be a real problem...

Then one day I came down with a stomach bug, and I had eaten Peanut Butter that day. I puked up tons of peanut butter. After that experience, I no longer crave peanut butter or even touch it.

I think I'm having similar experiences with food and the sleeve. If I eat something and my tummy disagrees, I develop an aversion to it. Since most things don't sit terribly comfortably with me right now, I'm kind of developing an aversion to everything. The only thing I seem to be able to eat consistently is cottage cheese, and I'm even getting a little tired of that. I have these little plastic containers that I use, and I measure out 1/4 cup when I eat. That way I can prevent myself from overeating which I'll do if I put it in a "regular" bowl...even still, I have a hard time telling myself not to take that one extra bite. There is such a fine line between "comfortable" and "barfing in the toilet" for me with my sleeve.

[Sleeve Goddess 75]

I had my VSG done on 5/22, and so far the worst thing about my recovery has been the disappointment of eating. When I start to get hungry, I go back to my old habit of mentally making a list of all the things that sound delicious and crossing them off one by one until I come up with the one food I absolutely must have. Every time, without fail, I will gleefully eat that food and end up disappointed. My tummy starts up it's gurgling symphony and usually I feel a little sick or bloated. I think to myself, "Hmm, well that sort of sucked."

The good thing about this is that hopefully it'll break my habit of looking forward to eating like it's some sort of treat or chance to indulge. Now I need to learn to see eating as a way to fuel my body with the most efficient food that won't make me feel sick. I'm sure someday eating will be somewhat more enjoyable, but for now...it's a generally unpleasant task that just has to be done.

I couldnt agree with you more. It seems like everything I eat does not agree with me or my taste buds. I'm having the hardest time finding food to eat. Prior to getting sleeve the only meat that I ate was poultry and limited seafood however that does even agree with me.

I'm nausiated on and off throughout the day. The only joy I have is the taste of strawberries and cucumbers in my Water which I lace with lemon or either lime. (YUMMY)