Just because I can eat it, doesn't mean I should!

[Invictus 56]

Ugh! Did some experimenting with some foods I used to like. Actually really glad that they made me feel crummy. I will be much more careful with my choices from now on.

I've been trying to figure out why I cannot seem to get into the groove at school this year. I know it's partially still about recovering from major surgery, but a friend who knows I had the surgery Enlightened me today. I used to bury my feelings of frustration with food. Now I actually have to face them and try to deal with them, no more hiding them under stupid food choices any more.

[joatsaint 2,814]

I was very happy when most of my old favorite foods didn't taste as good or upset Frankensleeve.

It really helped me stay on track.

Even after 3 years, my old favorite hamburgers don't taste as good as I remember them pre-op.

So now, everytime I have a "favorite food" memory and am tempted to try them again,

I remind myself that

a) they just don't taste as good as I remember and

the amount of calories I'm eating ain't worth the lack of flavor! :-)

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[Beachsprite 118]

yeah i am learning this also, my sleeve I am learning fast can tolerate pretty much anything just a month out (minus a few dairy issues) as i have been experimenting with what I can tolerate. (I am allowed to try new things progressing from soft stage to whatever i an handle now)

So at this early stage I am making the whole "just because i can, doesn't mean i should" be my new motto. I am making my own little rules for myself which are mostly compliant with my NUT's programme (which is fairly relaxed compared to many) I have found myself taking a bite or two in between meals of something I fancy - which I am putting a stop to even if it's with my calorie and other guidelines that type of thing for me is a slippery slope!

I think while we are in the early days (first 1-3 months) we will learn a lot about ourselves and our old eating habits and trying to get the news ones fully established before some of the hunger etc returns.