Scared of food 

[aggie1234 7]

Sleeved 7 days ago. On liquid diet for 2 weeks and then I have to move onto custard style food.for 2 weeks and then pureed food for another 2.

The thing is as the days draw nearer I'm getting scared to death of food.

I know I shouldn't but I'm stepping on the scales daily and seeing a pound of here and two of here and I'm really enjoying it.

When I start eating food I'm thinking this is going to stop . I dont know how much I'm going to be able to eat but I'm scared that I'm

Just going to carry on and not realise I'm full unless it's that bursting feeling of omg I'm

Going to be sick if I eat any more so I had better stop.

I have not been hungry once in last 7 days .

My fear is the greedy monster inside me is going to return.

I just want to stay on liquids

[johannaes 18]

Im one week past op and i sarted with a poached egg made in chichen broth it was great been able to use the spoon.

[val212 9]

I understand what you mean. As long as you always eat Protein first before veggies, carbs, etc., you honestly won't have room for "bad" stuff. I think it's a good thing to be afraid, it'll keep you on your toes.

[saralyn4 5]

Sleeved 7 days ago. On liquid diet for 2 weeks and then I have to move onto custard style food.for 2 weeks and then pureed food for another 2. The thing is as the days draw nearer I'm getting scared to death of food. I know I shouldn't but I'm stepping on the scales daily and seeing a pound of here and two of here and I'm really enjoying it. When I start eating food I'm thinking this is going to stop . I dont know how much I'm going to be able to eat but I'm scared that I'm Just going to carry on and not realise I'm full unless it's that bursting feeling of omg I'm Going to be sick if I eat any more so I had better stop. I have not been hungry once in last 7 days . My fear is the greedy monster inside me is going to return. I just want to stay on liquids <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

I am 6 days post-op and am experiencing some of the same fears as you! I feel unsure of what I will be able to eat, how much, when to stop, etc. But once we reach solid foods, I think if we always remain conscious about what we are putting in our mouths we will be okay. I like the reply before me, that it is okay to be scared/worried because it will keep you aware. I think I will be so afraid of leakage that that fear will help me learn how to stop eating before I'm full! Not like before surgery when I wasn't paying attention to my body. Hang in there, the knowledge will come with experience!

[Molly3 495]

I was so scared in the beginning as well.....I'm 3.5 months out & I'm eating like a champ! I had 2 different salads today one with salmon & one with chicken. It will get easier and better each & everyday! Remember to eat very slow, take small bites & chew very well, you got this!

[scarbedazzles 74]

One month out here... you may be afraid of food for a whole different reason by the time you can eat. It's a real process.... learning what your sleeve can tolerate. You won't forget and over do I promise.....REALLY you will feel quite bad if you manage to eat too quickly or too much....you will be fine.

[saralyn4 5]

I'm so glad I found this forum! Great advice for those of us JUST starting out, thank you!

[cindymg 629]

Look at it this way: if you don't start eating real food soon, your body will think you are trying to starve it to death, and it will start holding onto its weight. So the 1-2 lbs daily loss will come to a screeching halt. food, especially Protein, is necessary for continued weight loss.

Follow your surgeon's program to the letter. Concentrate on getting your Protein and fluids in. You'll be fine.

Good luck on your journey. It's going to be amazing!

[LuminousLife 145]

Interesting. I haven't had my sleeve yet but I forsee this same this being a issue for me too. A very good friend of mine who had her sleeve gave me some good advice. She said no matter the obstacle, live in that one moment, that one meal. Its like learning to walk again. One tiny step at a time. Best wishes xx