More Restriction

[dfutral]

I'm a little over 3 months out and have noticed the last few weeks that I definitely can't eat as much.
Not complaining, just thought it was a little strange.

Anyone else had this happen??

[Dee Leshuz]

Not personally but I've read about a few people talking about it here the last couple of days.

[Busybee]

I made 4 months yesterday. I don't know if I'd call it restriction neccessarily but I do know that I have less than NO interest in food. I could care less whether I eat or not. I enjoy what I eat but just not much of it and I do not have a particular craving for anything. Sometimes my mind goes, "Hey wouldnt you LOVE to eat a slice of pizza?" Then my sleeve goes, " No no pizza!" Then my mind goes, "O K not pizza." That is about the extent of my cravings. I really have to push to get in between 500 and 700 calories. I have only hit the 800 calorie point I think maybe 2 times since surgery. My energy level is good and I feel great, just not hungry, ever.

[Grace]

It seems to come and go in waves. One day I can eat loads, like 2 cups of salad with meat on top and the next day I can barely get 2 oz of food down. I don't know what causes it but I find it reassuring when it happens... it's like "ok, it's still pretty small in there after all"....

[dfutral]

Good point Grace. I'm actually happy about it. Not looking forward to the day when I have control my portions myself. Scared I still don't have the willpower.
My sleeve does a great job of controlling them for me. Hope it continues for life.

[aboutime4me]

My ditto on BusyBee's post...just about word for word. I think for me sometimes it's the texture of foods, what I've had to drink that day. If I have a protein shake when I wake up in the morning and hour or so later when I try to eat breakfast I can't get much down. If I don't have a shake and just eat breakfast, I can consume more. It's a funny thing but a good thing too I suppose. Keep working with your wonderful gift and enjoy the fruits of your labors along the journey.

[KMelendez]

I too am worried about my own willpower because it has always failed me in the past. I am 6 months post-op and am 15 lbs. away from my original goal of 140. There are days when I forget or put off eating because it just isn't an issue or a concern, and I cannot get over that I actually have to work at eating (totally opposite of my problems pre-op). Other days I feel like I need an extra meal, protein bar or shake to feel energized, and I go for it. I know I am no longer able to overeat or mindlessly graze, and that is such a relief for me to know that cheating is not an option.