Why am I so scared to not eat?

[DebbieC1970 58]

One thing I'm dealing with is not getting that full tummy feeling. I guess u can say I Miss it... But I want to be healthy more than I want to be full. it takes some getting use to, but if you put your mind to it you can accomplish anything.

[marfar7 1,528]

I always think I want to eat more than I actually can physically eat...seriously i dream of having a whole burger or a heaping plate of Pasta or pick something.. But the truth is i cannt eat it. That's why I love my band...it won't let me. However it may not start out that way as it takes time to get to the green zone so you have to be strict with yourself until that time comes or you won't lose any weight.

I'm the same way. It's been 3 1/2 yrs and I still can't eat a whole burger. I can eat about 2/3 of it now. I still make a whole sandwich for myself, even tho I can never eat more than 1/2. I still order Pasta at Olive Garden, am full after my Soup and 1/2 breadstick, and take home the pasta. Every restaurant item is about 3-4 meals for me. In fact, I usually get sick of eating it and throw out part of it!

You will still be able to enjoy food (after the initial liquid/mushy stage, of course). There's only 3 things that I've found I can't eat: pancakes, thick crust pizza, and pineapple chunks. But I can only eat a small portion of food, thank God! But pre surgery jitters are normal. In fact, I might be facing a band redo soon and I'm not looking forward to the 4 week liquid diet. Almost died the first time around.

Good luck with your surgery!

Marci

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

You WILL eat again, and you will learn to love what you eat. You can do this. It is there for you if you want it!

[TEAM SASHA PINK 108]

My surgery date is now less than 2 weeks away and Im starting to seriously have anxiety about not eating again?? Im sure this is normal' date=' but it really makes me think about how important food has become in my life. Especially socially, we always eat out with our family and friends, and so this will be such a major change in my life. I already deal with anxiety disorder so this has just amplified my fear. I want this though. I do. This IS normal right??[/quote']

Yep. From another person who suffers from anxiety disorder. I was banded 2/18/13. The fear was there for me and it still is...you want this...that's important...I wanted this as well...the next step is to own it...congrats on your pending surgery date...I actually mourned the loss of my bff (food).

[CM77539 10]

It Is so true for me I think I'm actually mourning the loss of my food lol! I LOVE pizza! But I guess your right. I have to Love being healthy and skinny more! Has anyone found its harder to cook meals for your family after banding?

[laurigee 545]

It Is so true for me I think I'm actually mourning the loss of my food lol! I LOVE pizza! But I guess your right. I have to Love being healthy and skinny more! Has anyone found its harder to cook meals for your family after banding?

I eat almost everything I did before so I really never morned food. I still eat pizza. Because I haven't changed what I eat, I cook the same for my family as before. However, I eat my protien first! I guess I do eat more vegetables! Desserts are no longer a daily thing.

[missybear 86]

I recall prior to surgery I was thinking I'd never eat steak or bread again, be able to eat out with others or enjoy a normal meal. Mentally I think I was pretty determined to try everything post surgery and even sometimes when I've had a bad experience with certain foods (boiled eggs and cooked mushrooms were my nemesis for a while) I've persisted and enjoy most foods.

The benefit I've got with the band is not feeling the compelling desire to eat everything on my plate, or graze at food constantly. I'm much more satisfied and happy turning down offers for food, upsizes and walking away from a half eaten plate of food. I feel like this is what most normal people can do with food and the band helps keep that as a reminder.

[dani_nyc 224]

Food! after band life... if you stick with your allowed portions and calories.. then you will be able to eat the foods you love BUT have a healthy loving relationship with instead of resenting them.

Ps. I still eat pizza.. Cept I eat about a 1/2 ny slice instead of 3-4 slices!

pizza <3

[DebbieC1970 58]

Try looking at Emilybites.com, she has awesome recipes! Love the taco cup cakes!! I do cook differently now, low fat and high Protein. And my family likes the new recipes.< /p>