Hi

I known its early to be thinking about food. I only had my surgery on September 17th. I ended up doing 3 weeks of Protein shakes prior to surgery. Now its Clear liquids for 2 weeks followed by 4 weeks of Protein Shakes before starting any food whatsoever.

Surgery went great. No major problems so far with recovery knock on wood. I am home seeing commercials that involve amazing looking food.

My favorite is pizza. Do you think I will ever be able to have just one whole slice of cheese pizza again?

I had my surgery on 9/18....today has been rough as I am feeling so hungry. The protein soup and water are getting old. Guess I will go fo another walk and have sf popsicle.

Hi, I'm 14 months post op and for me it depends on the type of pizza. The only one I can eat a slice of is Dominos thin and crispy crust. I get the cali chicken, bacon ranch and can eat a slice and maybe a tiny corner piece cause the crust is like a cracker almost. Other pizzas I just take the toppings off and eat what I can of them, which usually isn't even a whole slice worth.

Well this weekend was hard for me. I had my surgery on the 11th. My husband and his buddies ordered pizza yesterday so I just stayed out of the area where they were. Also, we went to the movies today and both my son and husband had a big soda and popcorn. I know I made this decision for me and I keep making myself say that. I dont want them to feel weird about eating around me, but I guess I do wish maybe they would, although that isnt fair.

I think we will eventually be able to have a few bites of our favorite things, but I know for sure that if I had not had this surgery, that today I would have had pizza, popcorn and pink berry yogurt this weekend, so I guess my tool is helping me do what I should do! Hopefully by the time I can take a few bites, maybe it wont be quite so tempting.

I am 9 months out and can eat 1 slice of Papa Johns or Pizza Hut thin crust. Can only get in a few bites of regular pizza.

Well this weekend was hard for me. I had my surgery on the 11th. My husband and his buddies ordered pizza yesterday so I just stayed out of the area where they were. Also' date=' we went to the movies today and both my son and husband had a big soda and popcorn. I know I made this decision for me and I keep making myself say that. I dont want them to feel weird about eating around me, but I guess I do wish maybe they would, although that isnt fair.

I think we will eventually be able to have a few bites of our favorite things, but I know for sure that if I had not had this surgery, that today I would have had pizza, popcorn and pink berry yogurt this weekend, so I guess my tool is helping me do what I should do! Hopefully by the time I can take a few bites, maybe it wont be quite so tempting.[/quote']

I knw it can be tough watching others eat all the stuff you can't. My kids are older so I dont hv to worry abt fixing a family meal that has to be tough. Since its just us, for several weeks my husband ate before he came home for work. I never asked him to it was something he suggested & tht did help. Now I tell him dont worry abt it. He has to eat & you're right "you made the decision." Thats what I hv to tell myself too. It will get easier at least it has for me. I ws sleeved July 16th & it honestly doesnt bother me what he eats now.

Susie, I think you're right on point. This is a tool to help us do what we should be doing all along: making better choices.

I haven't had my surgery yet, but pizza is one of my favorites... like, weekly. Too many times in the past I've told myself I'd have "just a slice" which invariably turned into 3 or 4 in one sitting.... plus another one or two the next day. I may be just telling myself this, but I kinda like that I won't be able to do that anymore. I haven't had any pizza in over a month now (but I do miss it...)