I fear losing food.

Will I ever be hungry again?

Will eating become like a chore?

Will I ever enjoy food again?

I want to do this for myself & my family...just very scared.

People that have done this? Is this normal?

Congrats on your decision to move towards a healthier you! I had a lot of these same fears and questions when I started my journey. I'm almost a month out now and let me tell you, I have not regretted a thing!

You're hunger will return but it's not a ravenous hunger. You'll just fill up faster and still feel satisfied. I eat whenever I am hungry and although it isn't an entire plate like it used to be, I can eat a little and feel just as full/content.

Eating isn't a chore for me, but I do have to keep track of how much Water and Protein I'm getting in (I use MFP). It's not hard to do - it helps me keep up with my needs - protein and water being top priority after surgery! Sometimes I won't be hungry but I'll sip my water or a Protein shake (liquids are less "filling" on the tummy). So there's that, but I don't feel like it's a chore.

Yes! This is one of the wonderful things about the sleeve You certainly will enjoy food again. One of my favorite treats before surgery was oreo Cookies....I could eat 6 or 7 after lunch and again after dinner! Now, I eat 1 or 2 at most after dinner some nights and I am full and satisfied. They still taste great, I don't have to make myself stop eating them like before. There are countless other things I love (including chicken wings!!) that I still enjoy but it just doesn't take as much for me to feel full and happy.

I was nervous before my surgery. My husband waited with me until they brought me back for surgery and I cried the whole time! But I KNEW this is what I wanted to do, for him, for me, and my health. I just had a mind set that I had no other choice. The nurse will give you some meds to take the edge off as well once you're prepped. And let me tell you the truth - those first two days after were rough for me. But by day 3, I was up watching movies in bed. And I feel WONDERFUL! It's amazing how in so little time you will really begin to feel better and better. I would do it over again any day. Good luck, you will do great and feel great after! I promise!