I never want to cook anymore. When I first had surgery I was pretty interested in trying new recipes (mostly along the clean-eating line), but now that I literally take 4 bites of anything and feel full, I just have become uninterested in cooking. I find myself eating just anything with protein to get my tummy full and then move on. It's just me and my hubby at home now, so cooking for only 2 was something I was struggling with before, but now that I'm cooking for 1 and 1/4 it's a real challenge. I miss food and miss good meals. An example of my eating is yesterday I had coffee with Genepro protein powder for breakfast, a protein shake for lunch, and some cottage cheese with carrot sticks for dinner. I also ate a few nuts for a snack. I want a hot meal for goodness sake that isn't going to get thrown out because there's too much. Anybody else going through this or have ideas for me?

I feel the same way although I have learned to appreciate the feeling. There are days where it would be really nice to go out with the guy I'm dating and eat like a normal person, however he just assumes I eat next to nothing because I'm thin not because I physically cannot chow down like the pig I was before. I have found that I enjoy going to tapas style places where you get a little tiny plate that has a ton of flavor. I think if I wanted to cook things at home I might try making little plates of recipes because it not only lets you be creative with flavors but you don't waste as much. So far though I kind of stink at cooking in small portions.

I wouldn't trade my sleeve for anything, but there are days where I mourn the loss of food a little bit.

I am also lazy in the kitchen. I rely a lot on pre-cooked chicken, beef, pork, etc. from Trader Joe's. It comes already with sauce and all you have to do it heat up your small portion. Korean bbq pork shoulder and pulled bbq chicken are a couple of my favorites. It stays good in the fridge for a long time. They have similar frozen options, like frozen lamb koftas and frozen Italian turkey meatballs (I heat those up with a little garlic marinara sauce). I've got some of TJ's frozen jumbo scallops defrosting in the fridge right now for supper later. I'll season them with garlic pepper and basil, then sear them for about 3 minutes in butter. That takes about a grand total of five minutes from start to finish and I find them absolutely delicious.

I also use their frozen veggies a lot, since I live alone and I can't get through fresh veggies before they go bad

I never want to cook anymore. When I first had surgery I was pretty interested in trying new recipes (mostly along the clean-eating line), but now that I literally take 4 bites of anything and feel full, I just have become uninterested in cooking. I find myself eating just anything with protein to get my tummy full and then move on. It's just me and my hubby at home now, so cooking for only 2 was something I was struggling with before, but now that I'm cooking for 1 and 1/4 it's a real challenge. I miss food and miss good meals. An example of my eating is yesterday I had coffee with Genepro protein powder for breakfast, a protein shake for lunch, and some cottage cheese with carrot sticks for dinner. I also ate a few nuts for a snack. I want a hot meal for goodness sake that isn't going to get thrown out because there's too much. Anybody else going through this or have ideas for me?

I feel the same way. Yesterday we went to Sonny's. I ordered off the kids menu and had about an oz of pulled pork and a couple bites of a sweet potato. It sit very well. I took about 20 minutes to eat my meal. I shared it with my 1 year old grandson and still brought home left overs. I skipped the bbq sauce to cut down on calories.

@@Bufflehead -- I'm also eating a lot from Trader Joes. Love the grilled lemon or rosemary balsamic chicken. One pack get's divided into 3 meals with some of their frozen french green Beans or Brussels sprouts. Bring that to work for lunch almost every day.

@@MeAndTinyTina your lunch sounds like my standard lunch! Mine is:

3 oz grilled chicken breast (sometimes flavored, I like the chili lime and rosemary balsamic, but often plain) +

1.5 oz frozen haricots verts, artichoke hearts, or grilled asparagus spears +

1 T. light champagne vinaigrette or sesame soy ginger dressing

I just chop up the veggies, throw them in the microwave for 30 seconds on level 3 to defrost, then put everything in a small tupperware containter and shake it up. Makes a great and healthy lunch!

Oh and I adore their frozen brussels sprouts! I roast them in the oven to go with my dinner, or have them for a weekend lunch. They just started carrying (in my area anyway) frozen grilled cauliflower, which is also really good.

I feel the same. Learning curve for sure.

I was not much of a cook before the surgery, so inspiration, when I am not hungry, has been sorely lacking. I need to check out TJs. We eat out WAY too much, and with my working fewer hours next school year, I am worried about the budget.

I loved cooking before surgery and I love cooking after surgery. Big family holiday dinners are always at my house. I do family Sunday dinner twice a month for my kids/grandkids/parents and whoever else wants to come.

I watch cooking shows all of the time for new ideas. I follow foodies on Instagram and get a variety of cooking magazines in the mail and through the internet. I own over 200 cookbooks.

I follow my plan and I am successful at weight loss finally! This surgery has been a lifesaver for me. I have limits now. I appreciate food so much more now that I eat it for nourishment and not just mindlessly. I enjoy and always have enjoyed entertaining my family with my food. They love it and I love that they love. My mother thought that I would "change" with the surgery, but she is pleased with the new healthier menu and pleased with the fact that I still host the family dinners.

My family is very supportive and I've noticed that some of them are making smaller plates and skipping second helpings.

I don't love to cook, but I have been trying to prepare some meals on Sunday and freezing. One thing I love to make is veggie frittatas in a muffin tin. You can use whatever veggies you want - the last I made were with broccoli. Spray the tins with Pam, put the veggies in the bottom. Then I scramble 6 eggs with some seasonings and divide among the muffin cups. Top each with 1 TBSP of shredded cheese. They freeze really well and are yummy for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Super easy too. Pinterest has a lot of recipe ideas.

Ohhh..this post sounds like my difficulties. I don't really like to cook and am never really hungry. I find myself just looking to eat protein to meet goal and that's it. I guess it's not a bad problem to have but it does get boring. I will try TJ's and maybe some tapa recipes and see if that helps.

I got a cookbook called Eating well after weight loss surgery- it has some nice light sauces and some interesting ideas like zucchini flan. But I will admit for the most part I don't cook that much. I will get 2 ounces of fish at the fish counter and make that with 1/4 sauteed veggies, or a filet mignon which I split with my dog and cats-lol. I'm still a fan of a few spoonfuls of cottage cheese and that takes so little. It does seem like alot of work to make a meal for myself that is so tiny but I try to do it at least 2 or 3 times a week because it is part of taking care of myself. I tell myself that Variety is good for interest and health.