Hello all, I'm new here and plan to be sleeved in early to mid March. My particular worry, and its a weird one, is how I'll handle life without eating what I want when I want. I wonder if I'll slip into a depression or something. This has me concerned greatly. Anything anyone wants to add it'll surely be appreciated!!!!!

I was sleeved 2 weeks ago, I can tell you that you will be able to eat anything, eventually. There may be certain things that you just wont tolerate anymore. Also I noticed that your taste does change some. I don't fee depressed or anything yet. For some weird reason what I do look forward to trying to eat again are salads. I also crave a lettuce wrap with lots of tomato, weird huh? We are responsible for teaching ourselves what we can have versus what we should have. I think you will be fine. don't be scared, it's an adventure and part of our new life. Good luck to you!

I am struggling with that very problem right now. Sometimes (the feeling is fleeting) I get depressed about not "enjoying" food like I used to, i.e., pigging out, eating as much as I want, etc. Sometimes eating post-sleeve is not pleasant, it feels like a chore to me sometimes. Having said this, I don't regret my decision one bit. Only 8 weeks out, I feel great. Being emotional eaters, having most of our stomachs removed doesn't completely address the issue. I am seeing my therapist monthly to help deal with my "food divorce". LOL

-Kendra

I understand what Kendra is saying I'm three months out.

I have had times where I miss the act of stuffing myself with copious amounts of food.

As sick as that sounds I got a few moments of good feelings from eating, but see it was only momentary... And the after affect? Obesity

Eating is not fun now, and i can no longer eat to soothe myself or to have "fun"..but that's what I needed to help me relearn my relationship with food.

I am a year and a half post op. yes I did go through some depression due to not being able to eat all my favorite foods. Now I have some time under my belt, I can honestly say I am so happy! As for not being able to eat what you want when you want, I am able to eat anything I want whenever I want to. Just not as much. I don't crave all the things I used to, and it is really easy for me to follow the plan now. When I see others eating those huge servings of food I used to eat it makes me want to hurl. I feel so much better all around!

I think that we all have to learn that eating is not a hobby, it's not a sport and it isn't a way to make us happy. It is something that we all probably struggle with to a degree. There's nothing about the surgery that will prevent you from eating what you want (mostly), there's nothing that will prevent you from having a good time. You'll just eat smaller amounts of it. That's really a good thing if you look at it from the standpoint that you will be healthier and more lively. It's hard, like Laura said, there are times, when a good binge might be very soothing, but in the overall scheme there are WAY better ways to spend time. Hang in

I have my days of so called "buyers remorse" I am positive it will change soon. No one can prepare you for the "mourning" you will go through. I read about it. Talked about it but in no way can you be prepared to know how to handle the loss of comfort you always had! FOOD!

I have some days I am so very depressed just because I don't know what to do with the time I used to spend comforting myself with food. I miss the socializing over food! I just miss it all! I am told this will soon pass!

I am not trying to discourage you in any way. I just wish someone would have told me how intense the feelings can become! Maybe I would have been "somewhat" prepared!

I am new to this.... 24 days post op! So many of my feelings will work themselves out! Good luck with the surgery

On the upside I have lost 25 pounds and that feels great!

djsacco,

I just want to say it does get easier everyday!!

Thank you all so much for the replies!! I've just never been one to handle change very well and on a scale from 1-10 this will register a 9.5!!!! Really want be slim and healthy!!!!