I am set to have my surgery on 4/20. As the surgery date draws nearer, I am pondering my new life. I love water now and I wonder will I ever be able to enjoy water like I used to? I like raw veggies and I wonder if I will ever be able to enjoy those again. I keep thinking that maybe I can do this without surgery but as soon as I stand up, the pain in my ankles, feet and one knee quickly bring me back to reality. I don't want to have giant plates or stuff myself every Thanksgiving, I just want to be healthy and enjoy life.

I think what you arenfeelin vis quite normal. I am not yet sleeved and still have some of those same thoughts at times. Hang in there.

I'm a week out and still enjoy water, I just have to take tiny sips instead of gulps or chugs. I'm allowed to bring in raw fruits and vegetables after 8 weeks.

Woo hoo!!!!! I do love downing a bottle of water but sips are cool and as long as I can enjoy raw veggies during the summer, I am good. I was told this surgery decreases your desire for junk food. I hope this is true because I am a carb addict. Otherwise, I eat pretty healthy.

I can chug half a mug of Water but then I feel full for a little while until it goes through my system.

I can eat ANYTHING without discomfort. Speaking of raw veggies, I just had some radishes....

^{I can drink water pretty much like I did before . I also can eat raw veggies with no problem.. So yes you will be normal again.. But a new normal.}

^Julie

You're gonna be fine - better than fine! I'm 8 months out and can eat raw veggies no problem. Water is a must, although I get full if I gulp it too fast. The only things I can't eat are rice, pasta, and potatoes. They make me feel gross. Congrats on moving forward! The grass really is greener over here!

I'm looking forward to the day when I don't have to order the "cowboy cut" of prime rib just to slake my appetite! My idea of culinary heaven will be the day I can eat a few ozs. of prime rib, 1/3 of my baked potato and leave there, fully satisfied, to the same extent that the 24 ouncer used to satisfy me. I'm one week post-op so hunger is not an issue with me at this time, just dreams of revised standards of normalcy as it pertains to my new eating habits.