Veterans, what do you miss most from your Pre-Op life?

[Elizabeth21 176]

What do you miss about life before surgery?

Let's face it: eating is one of life's pleasures. Do you ever miss eating whatever you wanted and how much you wanted before surgery?

[Kindle 8,667]

After 4 months I could eat whatever I want. And I pretty much do. Sometimes I wish I could eat more of something really yummy, but in general I don't really miss the larger portions. It's actually fascinating to see just how much other people eat, knowing it's not really necessary. I thought I would miss beer and getting drunk at parties, but I don't. Not ever having a hangover has been a great alternative.

I can't really think of anything I really miss that hasn't been replaced with something better.

[Teachamy 1,042]

I miss eating a bag of Cheetos. Not gonna lie! But honestly, once I had surgery, I started noticing other heavy people around me, especially at restaurants. I got the salad, they got burgers and fries. I ate !/2 c., they cleaned their plates. Truly, it was eye-opening. I started to get it. food is about 85% of the issue--at least for me.

[vogue 310]

I eat everything I want just is greatly smaller portions thanks to restriction

[scarlet333 386]

I was about to say I miss absolutely nothing. It is true at 15 months out I could eat anything and my life has improved so much that I am hard pressed to think of anything I miss about being obese but the only thing I could think of and it is pretty minor is eating and drinking at the same time. Still so minor in the scheme of things.

[honeybunz 139]

Very reassuring responses! I needed to hear.

[Steph W-O 75]

Absolutely nothing! The daily aches, the labored breathing, carrying an extra 90+ pounds around - my lifestyle changes are NOTHING compared to what I've gained (metaphorically)!

[sleevenewbie621 5]

I love these answers, at 3 weeks out and very restricted in food choices its really nice to hear how free everyone feels a while out!

[Elizabeth21 176]

Thank you for your feedback. It is reassuring.

[jess9395 5,450]

I agree mostly with everything that has been said. Until a week ago I missed NOTHING...but then I went to a very nice vegas buffet. I don't miss having my old buffet portions. But I do miss being able to just take a bite or two of a number of items. I got tiny portions of many different things (and had my eye on some others) and got full long before I had eaten a bite of all the things I wanted to try! That made me a bit sad. I had been to other buffets and didn't mind, but that night I did. Too many good things I didn't even get to taste. But that's OK. Don't miss it enough to change anything! And my husband is so nice...despite me not eating nearly enough to justify the price, he took the whole family back there again the next night so I could try the things I missed!!!

[honeybunz 139]

I agree mostly with everything that has been said. Until a week ago I missed NOTHING...but then I went to a very nice vegas buffet. I don't miss having my old buffet portions. But I do miss being able to just take a bite or two of a number of items. I got tiny portions of many different things (and had my eye on some others) and got full long before I had eaten a bite of all the things I wanted to try! That made me a bit sad. I had been to other buffets and didn't mind, but that night I did. Too many good things I didn't even get to taste. But that's OK. Don't miss it enough to change anything! And my husband is so nice...despite me not eating nearly enough to justify the price, he took the whole family back there again the next night so I could try the things I missed!!!

How sweet of your husband!! Sounds like something mine would do too!!

[Kathy812 794]

I really like this thread, helps those of us who haven't had the surgery remain optimistic. Knowing that for most, life changes for the better is reassuring