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KaiserKid    81

KaiserKid
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Does anyone miss food, or eating food the way you used to? When did you get used to eating the "new" way?

I have vsg scheduled for this Friday. I think it's really starting to hit me.

Don't get me wrong, I want this. I've come this far, I'm not backing out. But I guess I've realized that I won't be eating the way I used to. I could easily see myself getting frustrated after being "done" with a meal after a few bites. Then again, I'm in the middle of my preop diet and I'm constantly hungry so maybe that's where these thoughts are coming from.

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blizair09    3,250

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I don't really, but I think that is because of the six months pre-op I spent re-establishing my relationship with food. Honestly, all of the benefits this new lifestyle brings (health and happiness being key among them) so far outweigh anything to do with the food I ate before I started this journey.

Good luck!

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Aggiemae    739

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You will still be able to eat! And at some point in the future eat most everything you eat now. The surgery isn't magic If you want to loose weight you will have to work at it. If you want to keep the weight off you will have to work even harder.

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Sai    785

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I used to in the beginning but more often than not, I was so happy that I can eat a piece of string cheese and be satisfied for quite awhile instead of feeling like a bottomless pit.

The only time that I feel like I miss it (very rarely now), is when I go to a restaurant but I've learned to just ask for a box at the time I order, and I can still enjoy the food for the next 3 meals at home. I'm only 9 weeks out, and I already can eat more at one sitting. I'm not looking forward to when my sleeve relaxes more as I've gotten used to eating 2-3 oz and being happy.

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ShelterDog64    2,364

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I do miss it sometimes, mostly when I'm out and eating with others. I joke with my husband that one big bite for him is often the same size as my entire meal...it mostly kind of grosses me out, but at the same time, I'm a little jealous.

BUT, losing weight has been more satisfying than any huge mouthful of mashed potatoes ever was, and I just focus on that. The old way of eating is impossible now and I'm grateful for the support my sleeve surgery has given me.

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Dairymary    533

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I actually like the way I eat now better than before surgery. I learned to savor and appreciate every bite, rather than shovel it in and barely chewing before swallowing. I am pickier than I used to be because I want what little I do eat to be the best. No sense wasting limited sleeve space and calories on something that isn't delicious! Eating out is great, too. Now, instead of being done after just one meal, I get to enjoy whatever yummy thing I ordered 3-4 more times. And there's nothing I miss because there's nothing I don't eat.

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atontor    1,068

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Does anyone miss food, or eating food the way you used to? When did you get used to eating the "new" way?

I have vsg scheduled for this Friday. I think it's really starting to hit me.

Don't get me wrong, I want this. I've come this far, I'm not backing out. But I guess I've realized that I won't be eating the way I used to. I could easily see myself getting frustrated after being "done" with a meal after a few bites. Then again, I'm in the middle of my preop diet and I'm constantly hungry so maybe that's where these thoughts are coming from.

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You'll still feel full In the beginning it almost feel like you ate too much. You'll get used to it. You have to be mentally prepared. I was sleeved May 2015. Im down 140 lbs post-244766-14784637163041_thumb.jpg

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Babbs    14,680

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I eat food every day. Why would I miss it? Do I miss making a complete gluttonous pig of myself with it? Not in the least!

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Babbs    14,680

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Yes I absolutely do because it has been almost 4 weeks without it! I have a few more days of full liquids then I gonto pureed. I cant wait to just eat a piece of cheese or deli meat!! Sick of sweet liquids!

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Yes, I absolutely missed food at that stage! And I was forced to do liquids for 6 weeks because of a GERD issue. The first refried Beans and cheese was in the pureed stage was HEAVEN.

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blizair09    3,250

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Yes I absolutely do because it has been almost 4 weeks without it! I have a few more days of full liquids then I gonto pureed. I cant wait to just eat a piece of cheese or deli meat!! Sick of sweet liquids!

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Did you try putting unflavored Protein powder into broth or strained creamed Soups? That helped me a lot during the liquid phase.

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Babbs    14,680

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Yes I absolutely do because it has been almost 4 weeks without it! I have a few more days of full liquids then I gonto pureed. I cant wait to just eat a piece of cheese or deli meat!! Sick of sweet liquids!

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Did you try putting unflavored Protein powder into broth or strained creamed Soups? That helped me a lot during the liquid phase.

Great point. I found myself going to fancier grocery stores just so I could get some of their gourmet soups form the deli. That really helped me get through that 6 weeks!

Unfortunately, it's turned me off to Soup now forever :(

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blizair09    3,250

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Yes I absolutely do because it has been almost 4 weeks without it! I have a few more days of full liquids then I gonto pureed. I cant wait to just eat a piece of cheese or deli meat!! Sick of sweet liquids!

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Did you try putting unflavored Protein powder into broth or strained creamed Soups? That helped me a lot during the liquid phase.

Great point. I found myself going to fancier grocery stores just so I could get some of their gourmet soups form the deli. That really helped me get through that 6 weeks!

Unfortunately, it's turned me off to Soup now forever :(

I may never want to be around cream of chicken soup again for the rest of my life!

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atontor    1,068

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Where is everyone from ? NYC here

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Yes I absolutely do because it has been almost 4 weeks without it! I have a few more days of full liquids then I gonto pureed. I cant wait to just eat a piece of cheese or deli meat!! Sick of sweet liquids!

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Did you try putting unflavored Protein powder into broth or strained creamed Soups? That helped me a lot during the liquid phase.
I need to find a good unflavored protein....I tried GENEPRO but I could definitely taste it and it grossed me out!

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