I am seriously loving the freedom that this surgery has given to me.

I was a big food addict prior to having the gastric sleeve. Like, to the point if I told myself I couldn't have what I wanted to eat, I would actually get mad at myself for telling myself no and then eat the food anyway. How crazy is that?

I loved Pasta, Desserts, pastries and cheesy, starchy casseroles and well, anything "comfort" food I was there. It was beyond me how anyone could say they were hungry and then just grab a banana or an apple to eat instead of a sandwich and chips, or Cookies for that matter. Fruit and veggies by themselves? How boring!

The old me that thought this way is now gone. Yeah, I still love pizza. I haven't had a slice since before the surgery and, you know, I am so okay with that. This must be how (I hate to say this but I can't think of another word to describe) "skinny" people feel about food. They like to eat certain things and enjoy their food but it's not the end-all-be-all of their existence.

It's a sense of freedom that I have never before experienced - not to be tied up and limited by overwhelming cravings and desires for food.

And portions? I always wanted a large dose of whatever it was I was eating - no demure portions on my plate. Now, I am okay with just eating a little bit of this or that (of course, abiding by my current restrictions as I heal). I'm not upset that I can't have heaps of what I like to eat. It's become more about enjoying the world around me rather than seeing how much I can eat at one sitting.

And I think that is pretty cool.

Totally know what you are talking about! Liberating, isn't it? Instead of being a slave to INTENSE cravings and binges, I practically have to set an eating schedule, or I won't even want to eat, sometimes.

In the past, I would see a commercial and HAD to have that food, would even write it down, till I could go get it.

Now, I see a commercial, and think, hmmmmm, that looks good, then I move on.

No obsessing, and if I do crave something, one, literally ONE bite satisfies.

My sis knows that if she's having some kind of junk food treat, that I will want one teeny bite. She thinks I am crazy, well I might be, but not about this. lol

Just wanted to share my answer to pizza. I make this, flatten out on cookie sheet, top with low carb sauce or fresh diced tomatoes, fat free cheese, garlic, onions, broccoli, olives, peppers, etc....... maybe turkey pepperoni. Bake till desired doneness, DELISH!! Even my carb addict sis, does not miss the crust.

I also use this to make burgers (great on the grill) or anyplace else I might use Italian sausage.

If you like spicy, you can also mix in some red pepper flakes.

http://www.weightwatchers.com/util/prt/RecipePage.aspx?Type=1&RecipeID=261465010

Edited September 17, 201411 yr by TheRealMeIsHere!

I can't wait to feel that sense of freedom from food. Wow! What a Ah Ha Moment for you!

Totally know what you are talking about! Liberating, isn't it? Instead of being a slave to INTENSE cravings and binges, I practically have to set an eating schedule, or I won't even want to eat, sometimes.

In the past, I would see a commercial and HAD to have that food, would even write it down, till I could go get it.

Now, I see a commercial, and think, hmmmmm, that looks good, then I move on.

No obsessing, and if I do crave something, one, literally ONE bite satisfies.

My sis knows that if she's having some kind of junk food treat, that I will want one teeny bite. She thinks I am crazy, well I might be, but not about this. lol

It is WONDERFULLY liberating! Never in my life have I experienced anything like this. I was thin from about 16 to 21 and even then I had to fight, fight and fight again to keep thin.

I am so excited to see where this journey leads. And glad others are experiencing this too! YAY for us!

Just wanted to share my answer to pizza. I make this, flatten out on cookie sheet, top with low carb sauce or fresh diced tomatoes, fat free cheese, garlic, onions, broccoli, olives, peppers, etc....... maybe turkey pepperoni. Bake till desired doneness, DELISH!! Even my carb addict sis, does not miss the crust.

I also use this to make burgers (great on the grill) or anyplace else I might use Italian sausage.

If you like spicy, you can also mix in some red pepper flakes.

http://www.weightwatchers.com/util/prt/RecipePage.aspx?Type=1&RecipeID=261465010

Thank you for the recipe! I will certainly try it.

Congrats on your new journey...its only going to get brighter!