I am in the process of being approved for surgery. I cook for a living. I studied culinary with a hospitality degree and have been cooking at a gourmet deli/meat market for several years now. I worry how hard it will be for me to stay on my pre-op diet and post-OP a well. Also wondering if I will loose my love for creating dishes. Is there any other chefs or cooks out there who have gone through this that can guide me through?

Hey Newshell. Welcome.

My wife works in the food industry and we consider ourselves foodies. From my perspective I don't think you'll have anything to worry about long term. I still have a passion for GOOD food. To be honest our cooking has a healthier slant now, but with no less passion.

I'm 11 weeks post op tomorrow. I did some picanha steaks tonight grilled over lump charcoal and a panzanella (it's summer here).

If you have a passion for good food you should still have a passion for food post op. That's how it's been for me anyway. Food just won't rule you.

Cheers,

Deano

I agree! I'm a chef and I have crazy food allergies! I'm seriously allergic to the earth! It took a lot of creativity, but I have found ways to create meals to suit my needs. As a chef, we have the gift of being able to create things others may not even consider. The beautiful thing about the sleeve is that we can eat anything... Just smaller!

Thanks foodies, I was skittle worried when my cousin who he's been sleeved said she longer feels the need to eat at all. I worried that I would lose my love of preparing food. How did you handle pre-op at work, with food everywhere to tempt you. Gum??

Dean -your dinner sounds great.

Because of my allergies, I don't eat much of anything I prepare. It's my understanding you don't have the same cravings after surgery. It certainly doesn't mean you won't enjoy what you eat. You just won't be tempted. have you received your date, yet?

Thanks foodies, I was skittle worried when my cousin who he's been sleeved said she longer feels the need to eat at all. I worried that I would lose my love of preparing food. How did you handle pre-op at work, with food everywhere to tempt you. Gum??

I find I'm more focused when cooking because I'm not constantly thinking about eating. It sort of clarified the enjoyment of cooking for me. The fact that the main reason I enjoy cooking is to make others happy.

No no date yet. I have uhc so I'm talking to them about everything I need to get the surgery. I have a consult appointment. Just getting a lot of info until then. T hanks y'all for answering my questions. My consult is next month with Scorbourough in Houston.