Okay so i feel really bad.... i bit a slice of pizza ....chewed it up .....then spit it out.....i did that to the whole slice. just having it in my mouth made me sooooo happy then when i spit it out i had a good feeling as well like..... ew im glad i didn't swallow that #isthisweird

answer: it's not weird. Lol.

Funny how some people turned to blatant nastiness. Also funny how people think some of us are "diagnosing" another person. I don't recall doing that. I am however a therapist, and I have in fact studied eating disorders, and I do in fact know that it could point to a POSSIBLE (my exact word) eating disorder. If you don't want opinions, don't ask for them. And, as for me, I'm not an "EX FATTY" yet, but I'm really glad you feel comfortable shaming other people that you are just like (or used to be). I'm sure it's great being you. Name calling is something I'll leave to the middle schoolers. Have a beautiful day, I know I will - in spite of some that ooze negativity.

answer: it's not weird. Lol.

thank you lol ...

Funny how some people turned to blatant nastiness. Also funny how people think some of us are "diagnosing" another person. I don't recall doing that. I am however a therapist, and I have in fact studied eating disorders, and I do in fact know that it could point to a POSSIBLE (my exact word) eating disorder. If you don't want opinions, don't ask for them. And, as for me, I'm not an "EX FATTY" yet, but I'm really glad you feel comfortable shaming other people that you are just like (or used to be). I'm sure it's great being you. Name calling is something I'll leave to the middle schoolers. Have a beautiful day, I know I will - in spite of some that ooze negativity.

how am i shaming anyone for taking up for my slef.... perhaps once you have your procedure you will understand the mental. aspect of wanting to do something physically familiar . if you notice i did nothing. but say thank you to the people who said i may have an issue and gave their medical diagnosis. ... i welcome your opinions. ... just not anyone questioning my decision! im sure there are people in your personal life who askes you "why have the surgery ?" ..... do you buy them a cup of coffee and let them tell u what to do... as i said before to everyone who said i may have a eating disorder thanks!

Edited November 21, 201411 yr by DBLPattyMELT7am

@@DBLPattyMELT7am I wasn't even talking to you... but thanks for playing

i noticed, i just dont think its okay for people to judge. there are so many people who hide t here surgery because of negative responses. .. feeling like they have to justify what the want to do with there own body. ive had co workers try to Discourage me... mother,sister. .. hell even 4 nurses at the hospital came out and said i shouldn't have done it.... unfortunately they arent the ones who knees hurt feet are swollen. or have to look for plus sizes . so when you like someone comment "why have the surgery if your not going to follow the rules?" it speaks volumes.

Edited November 21, 201411 yr by DBLPattyMELT7am

Lol, bobbyswife you weren't talking to me either since you didn't address me, But i will address you. Believe me, i trust the advice of my dr. Over internet NUTS any day of the week. Lol, chewing up pizza and spittng it out because you can't swallow it due to your sleeve being new MAY point to a mental health issue in bariatric patients? Please show me a bit of info on this phenomenon, unbiased please. Lol, i hardly call myself being nasty because i questioned someone's judgment of the OP, and these so called "rules" that every bari patient MUST follow. Who did i call an EX FATTY? why put on a shoe that doesn't fit? That comment was a general statement not aimed at anyone in particular but i wonder why you felt it was an attack on someone. Actually, no i don't. Hmm.

Edited November 21, 201411 yr by mrsbailey921

@@mrsbailey921 you get more lovable by the minute. I don't know about internet nuts, but I personally prefer cashews.

Wasn't going to chime in, but changed my mind.

@DBLPattyMELT7am Answer: It's not weird.

While I totally get the craving/wanting to part (I certainly am not perfect), I will only say try not to make it something you do often. There is plenty of evidence that chewing & spitting has medical side effects - just google it. It is classified in most circles as disordered eating. In fact, people who have this problem (talking chronic here) tend to actually gain weight and can have stomach & mouth issues. I would guess if people with "normal" stomachs have issues, our smaller/healing tummies might have bigger problems...but that is just my guess.

One time does not a chronic problem make. I would argue knowing this can develop into a habit is something worth keeping in mind.

Good luck on your journey!

Yes, I think that it's weird. Like others have said, I think it points towards an eating disorder. The hardest part for me at that stage was the fact that everything I was eating was so bland. Nothing had any flavor, and that's what I missed the most. It'll be okay.

I ate pizza about 9 days out. I'm at week 4 and chomping down on dominoes right now.

I have one slice of vegetarian pizza once a week.

day seven was hell ...day 9 no crazy urges!!!! and I'm so happy my pizza lovers are able to indulge chew and swallow! !! its just crazy how I'm super full with 4-5 bites!!!! and down 15 lbs in one week!!! i heart my sleeve

i too am down 15 pounds in (a bit less than) a week. i can't wait to really just get back to eating. i have never had a problem with food choices--my issue has always been feeling hungry ALL the time and metabolic concerns due to hormones and thyroid issues. i know how to eat healthily--i just didn't know how to STOP eating healthy foods once i started because my hunger hormones would be in OVERDRIVE!

now since the hunger/satiety issues have been addressed via surgery, my thyroid doctor is hoping my metabolism and hormonal wackouts fix themselves in the upcoming months and i can have a NORMAL reaction to food.

no more being full to bursting while STILL fighting "hunger pangs" at the same time! YAY!

i hope i can digest a good ole small - med slice by this time next year!

and don't worry OP...soon you will be able to hold a bit more than 4 bites, and actually get down small meals (small but meals nonetheless) that will have you feeling a bit more "normal".

My hubby, who had a Gastric Bypass over 8 years ago, did the "pizza trick". He also ate a piece of steak too soon after surgery and had to get scoped to unlodge it from his esophagus. He always had the attitude of "I can eat whatever I want, just in smaller portions!". It worked for him....for a while. He lost over 100lbs and kept it off for about 7 years. His "little of this and little of that" attitude has stretched his pouch out so much, he has gained 50lbs back, and is having a hell of a time getting the weight off. He actually has to work to keep from gaining anymore. What's my point? He never changed his relationship with food. He physically couldn't eat as much anymore, so of course he lost weight. It's science (Less calories eaten, more calories burned equals weight loss) But because he chose not to do long term changes and actually adopt healthier eating habits, he is basically back to square one. Because of this, I am choosing to change my relationship with food and stay away from foods that made me fat to begin with and do my best to eat as healthily as possible. I think that's why maybe some have said to be mindful of things like the "chew and spit". It shows you may have to really reevaluate your relationship with food. Just sayin'.....

Edited November 22, 201411 yr by Babbs