I was sleeved 3/25/14. Before surgery, I absolutely loved cooking. Couldn't get enough of it. Couldn't wait to eat what I cooked. Now I am ambivalent.
I don't really care to cook anymore. I will do it, however there doesn't seem to be a joy in it as before. I have also noticed a change in my attitude toward food. I look at it as a necessity instead of a craving. Cooking is the same way and I now consider it a hassle. lol

I don't mind frozen dinners now, as long as I don't have to cook. Atkins dinners are great and are more than one meal, low carb and full of Protein.

Talk about a 180! It seems to be a get in and get out as quickly as possible. It's take care of the food issue, it doesn't matter what it is.

No lingering in the kitchen. I still care about taste, not like I used to. I find myself having to eat to get the protein.

What a difference this all makes. Anybody else noticed a similar change?

I recently went out to eat with a good friend of mine and I said, "I am so hungry. I feel like really getting something bad!" She said well get whatever you want. You hardly eat anything....I looked at the menu full of delicious fattening things and I picked the Cherry Chipotle Salmon with grilled veggies!! I was excited about my meal and never gave it a thought. She looked at me after I ordered and said, "I thought you were getting something bad and something you really wanted. NOT healthy."...I cracked up laughing because it dawned on me, I REALLY WANTED THAT SALMON! My tastes have changed sooooo much. I seriously desire foods that are high in protein and good for my body. I am happy to hear others do the same thing!! I think it's awesome!!

Edited July 14, 201412 yr by StephanieRR

I also don't really see food as something to enjoy anymore, which is partly because I'm just not very hungry often and partly that I was lucky and ended up with a sleeve that makes me super sick anytime I eat sugar, cheese, or anything overly fatty. I used to LOVE bakery items and ice cream, and now I can have a bite or two and be completely uninterested in finishing it. I would really rather eat a few good bites of steak or chicken now than anything that is overly bad for me. I still like cooking because others enjoy it, but it doesn't really have the same draw for me since half the food I like making is really not something I can eat anyway.

Yep, I'm right there with you. Before I used to binge on the sweet stuff, the salty stuff, the anything stuff. I would see a commercial and pick up my car keys or pick up the phone. Now I'm grateful when I get my Protein in because I'm "done for the day" LOL....who knew!!!! The nurse on my surgical team who sees me at my followups says I'll probably be more interested in food at about the 6 month point. At this stage in the game I'm considering myself very blessed that I couldn't give a hoot and will ride this tide as long as I can. That being said....I must confess that I'm starting to miss diet cherry lime-aids from Sonic....LOVED those things! But so far my sugar free bomb pops have been my go-to treat on really hot days.

I really hate that happening and so hope for a new leaf on life. to take what you already know and loved about cooking and making it healthier and delicious.

And then posting the recipes on here for us to get..

Please relook at cooking..Find new things to try and new ways of fixing them..Explore and become a master at this game of true healthy eating....

Take your time to shop and buy the best....you can do it so you won't get tired or bored.... Come on just keep swimming!