First.....Please understand that what I'm about to say is not real complaining. I just need to get it off my chest and I don't think any of my friends or family can possibly understand. Also, I DO NOT regret surgery. I'm 2.5 months in and have lost 54lbs! I'm working on my issues that lead me to my surgery weight of 338lbs, and overall...my life is really good right now. It's hard, but good.

But.....oh how I miss food! I miss being hungry, eating a good meal, then being satisfied. Eating is still work at this stage. Tracking, counting, measuring and all the rest. Then, when I finally get to the eating part...I'm full after 5-8 small bites (I'm only able to tolerate about 1.5 ounces). I swear I can hear the 'wa wa waaaaaaa' horns in the background. Lol. I know small meals are a good thing. That's the whole fricken point of surgery! But it's definitely not satisfying. And I miss that.

However I don't miss walking 10 feet and being a sweaty mess, not fitting in seats, not fitting in clothes, going to dr apt after dr apt for my increasing poor health, and a million other things that I am working to leave behind. The good definitely outweighs the bad. But still....I miss enjoying a satisfying meal.

First.....Please understand that what I'm about to say is not real complaining. I just need to get it off my chest and I don't think any of my friends or family can possibly understand. Also, I DO NOT regret surgery. I'm 2.5 months in and have lost 54lbs! I'm working on my issues that lead me to my surgery weight of 338lbs, and overall...my life is really good right now. It's hard, but good.
But.....oh how I miss food! I miss being hungry, eating a good meal, then being satisfied. Eating is still work at this stage. Tracking, counting, measuring and all the rest. Then, when I finally get to the eating part...I'm full after 5-8 small bites (I'm only able to tolerate about 1.5 ounces). I swear I can hear the 'wa wa waaaaaaa' horns in the background. Lol. I know small meals are a good thing. That's the whole fricken point of surgery! But it's definitely not satisfying. And I miss that.
However I don't miss walking 10 feet and being a sweaty mess, not fitting in seats, not fitting in clothes, going to dr apt after dr apt for my increasing poor health, and a million other things that I am working to leave behind. The good definitely outweighs the bad. But still....I miss enjoying a satisfying meal.

I can understand in a way. I am only 2 weeks out (+2 weeks pre-op diet) I don't miss eating big meals, but I do miss bread. I am tired of eggs everyday for breakfast. I would be so happy if I could even have a piece of low carb bread for toast in the morning. Some days I'm fine, other days, I have to force myself to eat because I am just not a big meat lover. But, I am so grateful for this chance at a normal life, I won't do ANYTHING to mess it up. Good luck!!!

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This is a really temporary thing. As you heal life becomes more normalized and food is definitely satisfying.

6 hours ago, OutsideMatchInside said:

This is a really temporary thing. As you heal life becomes more normalized and food is definitely satisfying.

This is so true. I am very fond of telling everyone that my new normal now feels as comfortable as my old normal did. But those first 2 months I felt the same was as you did.

I hate when my husband wants to go out to eat. I'm only 4 weeks out and he'll be like let's go to this Chinese buffet. So then I order a water that I know I won't touch bc well leave before I can even start drinking it. I take 3 bites and I'm full just sitting across from him watching him eat a couple plates and apologize to me. It's not that I want to be eating more its just that it feels awkward. Have you ever gotten the small side at Panda Express LMAO. So he's got this loaded plate and I'm going home with this itty bitty box that fits in my palm that I couldn't finish eating.

HW: 280
SW: 231
CW: 203
GW: 140
Sleeved 5/31/17

This is definitely temporary. I'm almost 9 months out, wow just realized that, and love eating! I love making something delicious and satisfying not just something to put in my mouth. I love being full on a small portion and knowing my surgery is working for me. I don't know about you, but when I thought I loved food before, I also have to remember all the over eating and discomfort from that. All the times I wished I could stop eating. Hope that helps :-)

I am already enjoying eating again and it feels fairly normal but it's awkward when you go out to eat and you're just sitting there. I try to eat tiny bites so I can extend the time I'm not just sitting there. Fortunately my wife eats fast so it's not too bad.
I'm surprised you're not feeling hungry and satisfied this far out.

On 29/06/2017 at 2:18 AM, FollowingMyPath said:

First.....Please understand that what I'm about to say is not real complaining. I just need to get it off my chest and I don't think any of my friends or family can possibly understand. Also, I DO NOT regret surgery. I'm 2.5 months in and have lost 54lbs! I'm working on my issues that lead me to my surgery weight of 338lbs, and overall...my life is really good right now. It's hard, but good.

But.....oh how I miss food! I miss being hungry, eating a good meal, then being satisfied. Eating is still work at this stage. Tracking, counting, measuring and all the rest. Then, when I finally get to the eating part...I'm full after 5-8 small bites (I'm only able to tolerate about 1.5 ounces). I swear I can hear the 'wa wa waaaaaaa' horns in the background. Lol. I know small meals are a good thing. That's the whole fricken point of surgery! But it's definitely not satisfying. And I miss that.

However I don't miss walking 10 feet and being a sweaty mess, not fitting in seats, not fitting in clothes, going to dr apt after dr apt for my increasing poor health, and a million other things that I am working to leave behind. The good definitely outweighs the bad. But still....I miss enjoying a satisfying meal.

I'm right with you on this! I'm 10 weeks post sleeve and I too miss a good meal. I don't miss aching knees and a huge belly but I miss sitting down to a good dinner. It's now all over in a few mouthfuls and I don't usually feel satisfied. More like a passing necessity than something to look forward to.

But the health benefits are coming and I do feel much healthier already. As others are saying from further in the journey, I hope it's a passing thing and I'll look back on my prior indulgence as something never to be repeated.

This is definitely temporary. I'm almost 9 months out, wow just realized that, and love eating! I love making something delicious and satisfying not just something to put in my mouth. I love being full on a small portion and knowing my surgery is working for me. I don't know about you, but when I thought I loved food before, I also have to remember all the over eating and discomfort from that. All the times I wished I could stop eating. Hope that helps :-)

It helped me also I agree with you all the way, I don't miss needing large portions just to feel satisfied, hell that's why I'm in the sleeved group to begin with. I live my new sleeve I don't even have cravings like I used to.

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