Question for all Post Ops

[shawna29 60]

I'm trying to figure out if surgery will save me money on my food bills. Can anyone/everyone tell me if having RNY has lowered your food costs?

I know I'll be eating less, but I figured healthy food is more expensive so does it even out? Or is there a noticeable savings?

SD:8/21/13

[Rem 87]

It pretty much evens out for me.. if not more expensive.

[Anniesmom12 181]

I buy a LOT less junk foods...more high quality healthier foods. I buy mostly at farmers markets or from the farm. It's really evened out or cost less for the healthier foods because I dont have to buy medications anymore,

It's been worth the investment in my health.

[lilmommawolfe 17]

I make a garden from seed, that in it's self saves slot of money but then take the time to Blanche or can, or how ever to save your produce saves a lot of money, I'm only 1 week post op, but I was doing thins before and you wont believe the money it saves!!!

[Monica74 38]

I'm about 4 weeks post op and I can tell you I've saved a lot of money as I haven't gone out to eat much this month. My appetite has been pretty much non-existant so it's very easy to say no

[saramichelle 127]

Definitely a money saver. When I go out I split meals and can hardly eat any of it. Sure healthier food costs more but you eat so little of it , it lasts:) And saving money on healthcare and medications down the road too... I'm certain my surgery will pay for itself many times over in the long run- not to mention how great I feel. Priceless!

[ajustice 484]

I'm trying to figure out if surgery will save me money on my food bills. Can anyone/everyone tell me if having RNY has lowered your food costs?

I know I'll be eating less' date=' but I figured healthy food is more expensive so does it even out? Or is there a noticeable savings?

SD:8/21/13[/quote']

I'd say its evened out. Buying alot less junk now and cooking healthier. I do have a small garden that probably saves me a bit. We don't go out to eat at much so that's a definite money saver and when we do I split a meal with my 10yr old or eat a small appetizer or something. The Protein powder for shakes was more of what changed for me but now I'm past liquids I don't really buy often as I have rare shakes. Fueling your body with good food is worth it for your over all health and it does seem to even out. You are worth it also

[pookybear 284]

I spend about the same, but the quality of what I buy has gone up tremendously. Some weeks I spend less. It depends what I buy.

[Jacqueline K 93]

So far my costs have gone down. I used to eat tons of fast food and now I don't. I spend less at the store and what I get lasts longer.

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[terry1118 1,274]

I'm spending less. Before I went to Dunkin Donuts every morning before work and sometimes in the afternoon, too. Sometimes I'd go 2-3 times a day on weekends. At work we'd get take out for lunch 2-3 times a week (my boss likes to order out and will send someone 25 miles to pick up lunch). Now I eat very little. I throw away a lot of food because I can never eat what's on my plate. That, too, is amazing! Me... throwing away food!

I always cooked healthy (but didn't eat what I cooked). My husband and son have been heavily into body building for eight years now. It's all high Protein, low carb, low sugar, low fat and whole grains in my house, all the time. Now I'm eating what they eat. :-)

[shawna29 60]

As a single person without children, I only shop for myself. But I am hoping that my food budget will drop because I don't eat meat anymore, and will be eating a lot less.

SD:8/21/13

[pointer 92]

I'm trying to figure out if surgery will save me money on my food bills. Can anyone/everyone tell me if having RNY has lowered your food costs?

I know I'll be eating less' date=' but I figured healthy food is more expensive so does it even out? Or is there a noticeable savings?

SD:8/21/13[/quote']

I would say if Ur buying for a family maybe not but 1 or 2 u should save some. My hubby eats less.

[Jeepchick42 193]

My food bill is way less. I only buy for myself but I think last time I went to the store I spent $35 and that was 2 weeks ago. But I'm also still on soft foods so that makes a difference. Once I can eat fresh produce and salads and stuff I'm sure it'll go up some.