Does anyone miss food and wish they hadnt had it done

[Lolo2]

Not at all. Think about your appetite and when you get that satisfied feeling, it may be after 3 pieces of pizza or 15, what ever it is you know that feeling. After VGS you get that same feeling a lot earlier so you don't miss food and my experience is that I have never had such a full satisfied feeling before which I think is why I over ate most of my life. Yesterday I had a small ice cream cone at Dairy Queen, it was so good and I threw half of it out, I eat what I want just a lot less, I am so comfortable with how things r going I haven't even weighted myself in month, just like seeing everyone's reactions when they see me. Hope this helps.

[Aquajog]

We had our surgery the same day.. And today I just realize I have lost 50 lbs.
It is funny because this morning I was having one of those what it I just ate what I wanted and forgot about the exercise routine !

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[Lee6Lee]

Someone once said, "You can't have your cake and eat it, too." It's like ...you can't eat a whole cake and expect to be thin. It just never works!

[fri38cy]

I am just one month out and even though the weight is not coming off as fast as I would like it to. I do not regret my choice to have surgery. I wish I had a higher amount of by now but I have my thyroid to thank for that and all I can do is keep making good choices and increase my working out.

[teddtlove]

Before surgery, I was driving past one of my favorite restaurants and literally had a freak out and started to cry because it is a pig out place and i thought I would never eat there again. Well I am 6 months almost 7 past my sleeve and I can eat whatever I want just less of it. I got really sick when I first got my sleeve to the point I almost died. For the first 6 weeks I wished I had not done it. But now I am so glad that I did it. And even with the complications I would still do it again. Most people who have the sleeve end up happy. Notice I said MOST not ALL. There are times I wish I could eat a huge portion of something but it is very rare. One thing I do miss is eating and drinking at the same time. I am happy to talk more if you would like to message me.

[diana1965]

I 100% am glad I had surgery, but I have had my moments of thinking oh my what have I done. In the beginning when I re-introducing food, and having trouble with not tolerating things was hard. I am now at a point I can eat what ever I want, but since I eat so little, I try and make good choices. I am enjoying shopping for tops now, can usually pick anything off regular rack (size large). I still have trouble finding pants that fit right but am in a size 18. Still have lots to go, but am trying to do right and enjoy the journey. I am still learning how to eat, and have found speed I eat has a huge affect.

[bikrchk]

Not. At. All. I choose to look at it like this... I can eat anything I like in small portions now as long as I work it into my day. I am not on a diet and nothing is forbidden. Now, the only way that works for me is if I food journal everything I eat and have an hour of hard cardio 5 days per week. I'm happy to trade this behavior for being obsessed with food\yo-yo dieting and killing myself slowly with a knife and fork!

[mdeerberg]

I'm not gonna lie, the first couple of weeks were hard. I felt like I just wanted to chew something. Didn't regret even then...but now almost 2 months out....nope, not one regret!!!

[12NVDiva]

I eat most any and everything with minimal restrictions and I think this is by far one of my most sound choices.

[Susan Frerichs]

I had so much fear and anxiety before the surgery, I had panic attacks. I read so many blogs and kind of knew what to expect but you can't really know how it feels until it is over. I do not regret having the sleeve at all. I am enjoying eating small portions of food and feeling full. I know I am losing weight and THAT feels really good. Seriously, you have to be absolutely sick of being overweight and ready to be thin and healthy. Its not a fad, you can't reverse it but you have to be ready. This group will help you on your journey if you ask for help. Good Luck!

[Jrlh25]

That is something I thought as well but I for me it is totally worth it. Good Luck!

[andylexi]

Thanks for all the positive comments, i am going for my procedure tomorrow professor Ammori at the Alexandra.
I will post afterwards yhanks once again

[Hank_Richler]

The only thing I miss at this point is a cold beer. I don't like how the carbonation feels.

The restriction is what is the help I've needed that no other diet could give me. I'd go low carb and eat a 16oz steak 3x per week...never slowed down or managed realistic portions. I went to a Mexican restaurant yesterday for lunch where in the past I would get the lunch deal of guacamole and chips, 3 carne asada tacos and eat it all. I just got the tacos, ate one and a half minus the tortilla and gave my coworker the other. I was satisfied and really happy that I did not feel like I needed a nap after.

Best of luck

[candik]

Absolutely not! I have chosen to give up a lot of the foods that kept me addicted and wanting more (sugar, bread, pasta, rice, chips, etc). I don't miss the days of constant energy and mood swings. I don't miss always thinking about food and what my next meal will be and then feeling just awful physically and mentally after eating it. I don't miss fast food loaded with sugar, fat, and calories. I don't miss the bloating caused by these foods. I do love my new found love of fresh and healthy food. I love that my energy and mood stays at a high and consistent level throughout the day. I love feeling healthy all of the time. Best of luck with your surgery and your journey!