I was trying to describe what having the sleeve is like, when it comes to eating to my mom. She is curious as to what its like, eating choices, etc.

I thought the best way to describe it to someone who hasn't experienced it is like this:

Say you are headed off on a month long voyage. You only have a small backpack, no suitcases. What would you pack? You'd pack the smallest, most efficient items you could that would be the most helpful along your journey. You would naturally skip the extra stuff that your large suitcases would have allowed. Your choices as to what you pack into you little backpack would be based on usefulness.

This is what my sleeve feels like. When I am choosing food, I'm leaving behind the filler. Just no room in my little backpack.

Oh I LOVE this.. great way to explain it

Did your Mum understand?

What a great analogy! I always explain it like the process takes you back through infancy. First you survive on fluids, then soft foods, and then eventually you can add in solid foods, but this time when your learning to eat, you are teaching yourself to eat differently.

What an awesome way to explain it.

I really like this!! Great way to think on it!!!

This is fantastic. Thanks for sharing !

And also a reminder that one day I really would like to be able to travel with just a backpack. Smaller clothes will help

Oh I LOVE this.. great way to explain it

Did your Mum understand?

She did! It helps so that when I'm visiting with her she understands why I won't want a cookie...or three

Great analogy!!!

Excellent way to describe it!

Very well said.

Perfect!

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