Everyday I feel like I regret having this sleeve done. I see everyone enjoying food like I used to. My husband, family and friends eating whatever they want whenever they choose to. This makes me feel very upset. Just the mere smell of taco bell sparks feelings of hopelessness and regret. Is this normal? Does anyone else feel the same way or felt the same way? Is this just a phase I am going through? It seems like I am so depressed lately that I do not want to do anything including go to work. Not as if I wanted to go to work before but that's a different story. I feel like I convince myself that it will get better. That eventually I will be able to enjoy a burrito maybe not the whole thing but I think its more mental and emotional I guess. It is very hard to deal with reality when I cannot mask it with food anymore. Does anyone have a similar story that is farther out than 2 weeks?

Hey ' date=' I went through the same things . Hang in there !! Really I mean it . I was sleeved 6 months ago and it had changed my life . It was hard at first don't get me wrong . I missed food so much ! I would cry at the drop of a hat . Angry at what I had done for a while . But, once I started to eat soft then normal foods then I realized there wasn't anything I couldn't have but just in small amounts . I had one small miniature 3 musketeers for Halloween and that's all I wanted. I am not going to deprive myself but eat well and allow myself occasional treat. I have lost over 70 lbs including my pre- op . Message me if you need support ![/quote']

Aww, that is such a sweet response. I love this group!

Speaking of Taco Bell, when I was out with my little girl and had to find us something for lunch, we went there. I ordered pintos and cheese for me. It was wonderful! I had about 1/4-1/2 of it and threw the rest away. According to their website, it wasn't more than 100 calories. It's like a bean burrito without the tortilla!

Maybe next time if you get stuck you can try it.

Speaking of Taco Bell' date=' when I was out with my little girl and had to find us something for lunch, we went there. I ordered pintos and cheese for me. It was wonderful! I had about 1/4-1/2 of it and threw the rest away. According to their website, it wasn't more than 100 calories. It's like a bean burrito without the tortilla!

Maybe next time if you get stuck you can try it.[/quote']

I tried that yesterday. It felt like it was having a hard time going down. Ill try again in a few days or a week. Also I have been seeing alot of posts about slider foods. They go down easy??

It's funny really. I used to say I wish there was some kind of magic that would make me physically sick when I ate crap and would make me crave healthy foods. Now when I get cravings I remember that I got the magic (sleeve) that I wished for and it really helps the cravings to pass... it takes time for your body and mind to rid itself of a lifetime of bad habbits... fortunately. .. it can also become just as accustomed to new habbits. Give it time. You can do this.