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TRAVELRN    68

TRAVELRN
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Hi

Sleeve done 11/29/21. Doing pretty well in my opinion. They don't really prepare you for the mind blown moment. At least that's what I call it. Today, this morning actually it dawned on me... my relationship with food would never be the same. This is a good thing for me. But when it hits you you don't expect that punch. I enjoy reading the comments here. Yall get it.

Nannette

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Sunnyway    344

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Your relationship with food can return to where it was pre-surgery. The restriction doesn't last forever so don't rely upon it. It's up to you to learn a new way of eating and cooking.

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NoSugarJustWater    1

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Hi
Sleeve done 11/29/21. Doing pretty well in my opinion. They don't really prepare you for the mind blown moment. At least that's what I call it. Today, this morning actually it dawned on me... my relationship with food would never be the same. This is a good thing for me. But when it hits you you don't expect that punch. I enjoy reading the comments here. Yall get it.
Nannette
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How did the relationship change? Like did you lose intrest in it?

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I agree with you. food is fuel and a chance for good health. That’s a new way of thinking for most of us. I’m finding weight loss (15 months in it now) seems more of a head game. I spoke up for myself at work because now I truly feel I have power and deserve to express my goals and want to work in a team. After that, the weight fell off my body like I’m going on a down elevator. I didn’t need food to express myself. I have personal autonomy. That’s how my relationship with food has changed.

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waterwoman    172

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I used food for comfort and to alleviate boredom. It was a sea change to think of it as fuel and nutrition. Five years out and it’s still day by day, but absolutely doable.

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TRAVELRN    68

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I used food for comfort and to alleviate boredom. It was a sea change to think of it as fuel and nutrition. Five years out and it’s still day by day, but absolutely doable.
This is exactly what I was referring to. It is a daily thing and I'm glad. Beat thing I've ever done.

Nannette

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TRAVELRN    68

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How did the relationship change? Like did you lose intrest in it?

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Because I'm more mindfully eating. Listening to my body and understanding my cues. It's a very introspective process and whe it can be hard understanding and dealing with the triggers. I'm a better person for it.

Nannette

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Just like any annoying ex, food will try to get back in your life at some point, so keep some boundaries in that relationship.😁

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