Today I was not able to go home for lunch so I stopped into the deli in my office building. I know there is almost nothing for me to eat there. Correction: there are things I can eat, but they don't offer half portions of anything so it's a major waste of food / money to eat there. Anyway, I buy the cheapest thing on the menu - chicken Teriyaki with Rice. I know I will be able to eat the chicken and I can throw the rest out.

So, they give me the container - its a massive square foam container. I pop it open and LITERALLY there is enough to feed a normal family of 3. I chuckled to myself and walked back to my desk. Opened the container again. I still can't believe how much they stuffed into this thing. I ate about 5 bites of chicken, one bite of squash, and a small mushroom. It didn't look like it had been touched - not a dent!!!

I don't know what's funnier - the huge portion or the fact that I still only eat 5 bites of anything!!!

Loving my sleeve :-)

Haha, that is so funny. I am like you, I can't believe how little I eat now and feel sooo full. Me, my mother and sister went to eat at Chili's the other night and I ordered a cup of chili (none of the other Soup looked good to me) and I felt like I ate for what seemed like 30 minutes and I looked down and the chili was barely below the rim of the cup. I just could not believe it. By the way, that chili doesn't hold a candle to Wendy's chili in my opinion

I know I shouldn't drink when I eat, but sometimes I have to take a tiny sip before or after a meal, so I ordered a tea and what is so funny, or rather, so sad is that my chili cost $2.99 and the freakin' tea cost $2.39....how wrong is that?!?

Isn't it funny how sensitive you become to the prices now? Luckily I always go out with my partner and/or my daughter so I can always split something. It's eating out alone that causes the most anxiety. It's harder to hide the miniscule bites of food and harder to justify buying any food for yourself. I am always trying to get my friends to go to Chinese or Asian restaurants where the dishes are more family style. That way I can pick a little bit and I don't have a conspicuous plate all to myself. Honestly, I just don't eat out that nmch anymore - I'd rather nibble on something at home or something I bring in my purse.

Yeah, drinks are a rip off.

So excited for your success, Sleeve Sister!!

Loving my sleeve :-)

That really made me laugh! I can't wait to be able to say WOW that is TOO BIG of a portion! My pre-sleeve life was pretty much super sized; which led me to this point. But one thing I have noticed since I started my shake pre op diet is the amount of food everyone eats. I sit here sipping on my shake and think WOW did I eat like that? Well ok ok I also think YUMMM can I have some?!?! LOL

Thanks for sharing your story! I think it is wonderful to hear about the little things that will make this whole process worth it (well besides the weight loss LOL)!!!!

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I did the same thing today...bought lunch in my work cafeteria and ended up throwing away 90% of it. Normally I bring my lunch but I forgot to pick it up this morning. It IS still a shock at how little food I can eat at one time. I am definitely not complaining!

Sounds awesome! I can't wait to have that problem! My mom and I (we are both getting sleeved) are already looking forward to how much cheaper our grocery bill is going to be!

For the past 2 weeks, I have only spent about $55 at the store. I use to spend about $120 or more. Isn't that crazy!! It is just my husband and I. I am still on pureed foods and only eating about 3 bites of anything, so it will go up later, but I am amazed that my bill was cut in more than half!

Love it!

Kelly

Sounds awesome! I can't wait to have that problem! My mom and I (we are both getting sleeved) are already looking forward to how much cheaper our grocery bill is going to be!

The grocery bill is a huge change for us, but the restaurant bill has become almost non-existent. I buy food for my partner and our daughter, I only buy servings for2 because I literally only eat 5 bites - no matter what. They are eating healthier too because I only buy Protein and veggies. We average $50 a week for a family of 3 - that incudes all my lunch / Snacks that I carry around all day.

Amazing...

I read your post like three times, and I am still laughing!! I read it to my husband, but he didn't find it as funny, but I love it!! I soooo know what you mean! I feel the same way!! Thank you for the good laughed! I needed after the crazy day i had!

Suzette

Today I was not able to go home for lunch so I stopped into the deli in my office building. I know there is almost nothing for me to eat there. Correction: there are things I can eat, but they don't offer half portions of anything so it's a major waste of food / money to eat there. Anyway, I buy the cheapest thing on the menu - chicken Teriyaki with Rice. I know I will be able to eat the chicken and I can throw the rest out.

So, they give me the container - its a massive square foam container. I pop it open and LITERALLY there is enough to feed a normal family of 3. I chuckled to myself and walked back to my desk. Opened the container again. I still can't believe how much they stuffed into this thing. I ate about 5 bites of chicken, one bite of squash, and a small mushroom. It didn't look like it had been touched - not a dent!!!

I don't know what's funnier - the huge portion or the fact that I still only eat 5 bites of anything!!!

Loving my sleeve :-)

I watch my fam eat & I think "what gluttons". Memorial Day cookout I managed to eat 1/2 a grilled burger patty and slice of tomato while they scarfed down burgers & dogs One thing for certain- I'm cooking healthier and more often!! I skipped lunch out with the girls today- I'd rather eat my cottage cheese than waste $ on a less healthy alternative. I'm glad other sleevers "get it"!!!

Thanks for all the responses! I love reading everyone else's stories. It really makes you realize how much we used to eat before.

Best of luck to all!!