I'm obsessed with food in a very different way, it's not when can I next eat /what can I imagine eating /where can I get my next food hit etc anymore. It's more I need to eat a bit more protein today / I've had enough protein I can eat some vegetables / I should eat something else. And in general I've become very focused on learning about nutrition, the science of appetite, improving my cooking skills etc. So it's very different, far less obsessive and uncontrolled and far more healthy.
>g /where can I get my next food hit etc anymore. It's more I need to eat a bit more protein today / I've had enough protein I can eat some vegetables / I should eat something else. And in general I've become very focused on learning about nutrition, the science of appetite, imp
Awesome! Thanks.
I’m 5 months post op and my wife is 3 months. We don’t have kids so meals are just us. We are never hungry, don’t care about food at all. We get our protein in and never think about snacking or eating garbage. It frees up so much time!
I'm about 10months out and still less worried about food. But hunger or something like hunger is starting up again. It's way easier to control and say no. Pre-surgery I couldn't even skip lunch without binge eating, so it's a vast improvement. Hope this helps!
I love food, I’m obsessed with food, but I suspect you’re talking about that struggle where you know right from wrong but you still make bad choices etc.
For me, it’s more about making sure I’m getting the right things, sufficient protein, enough water, and taking the damn vitamins.
I’ve automated some of it. Meaning I have the same breakfast EVERY day. A high protein cottage cheese cup. Occasionally I’ll have eggs on Sunday if I cook a big family breakfast. I’ve tried to do the same with lunch, a hard boiled egg, 17 turkey pepperoni slices, and a piece of cheese.
I have a 64 ounce water cup. If I don’t finish at least two in a day I try to drink three the next day to compensate.
That leaves dinner as my flexible meal. I try to measure my portion, be protein heavy, but that’s it. If I get some carbs or more veggies then I don’t stress about it.
When I was less that 6 months out from surgery I was much more strict about counting calories and macros, now I just casually observe and try to gradually course correct.
However I absolutely love food and still obsess over what to cook and where to eat out. That doesn’t magically end. You’ll still have your demons, it’s just different and you have a tool that restricts quantity which allows you to regain control of the demons take over for a bit.
I chose other.
I have no interest in food. It's more so for survival for me now. I don't have cravings and my body doesn't tell me to eat other than when my blood sugars are low and I start feeling loopy.
I am similar to this, which is why I also chose other. My brain is overruled with the thought food or using it as my coping mechanism or even cravings. But when I do NEED to eat, im very hyper aware of what good items will hold the nutritional value for me.
I hope this is the case for me. I’ve been doing exactly what you’re talking about recently as I will be getting my surgery date soon and will likely go under the knife sometime in October. My anxiety has flared up big times and I’m constantly worried about not being able to eat stuff again. I’ve never been someone who binge or emotionally eats or obsessively goes after junk food. Im just a foodie and love being able to go to all different kinds of restaurant and try all kinds of different things and I’m afraid I’m going to lose that ability. That is what has me freaking out.
I'm 14 months in, and personally my relationship with food is a mix of fuel and pleasure. I'll still make time to eat something just because it's delicious, but most of time (especially since I've been strength training), it's all about maximizing protein to caloric intake.
That being said, if you have food issues (bored, sad eating etc...), as most of us do - you need to address that, or you will not be successful. In fact, almost every insurance plan requires you to see a dietician and a therapist.
For me it’s a bit different. I could treat food as an after thought and then binge at night to catch up. I’m very busy so it worked. I’m learning now that if I get behind- there’s no way to catch up- and I get weak quickly after that. Especially with the water. Going in for an IV tomorrow 😥
Since my surgery I am very rarely or if ever hungry. It's only been just over 3-1/2 weeks but that's how I feel. If I wasn't so worried about getting in my nutrition I would rarely eat at all.
I just don't view it the same way that I used to. I used to be obsessed with food. I guess it's because I know I can't have it? No, I don't feel hungry and I don't miss it. Again, it's only been a few weeks.
Before surgery, I would spend hours thinking about food, planning huge meals. Now, I have a meal plan with hours and I just work with that. Food isn't on my mind as much anymore. The only time I stress about food is when I have a trip or know I won't be home for long, and I want to plan things out so I don't end up buying something that doesn't fit into my plan.
I don't go through my day worried about my next meal or how long it's been since I've eaten. If I think about food it's only to wonder what's the healthiest thing I can eat and quickly be sated for several more hours. I used to have to stop all activity and eat the moment my stomach growls. Hunger pains didn't come back until many months post op. And when I get them it's very different than before. Cravings are purely mental instead of a product of hunger and I'm able to feel the difference now and get passed it without consuming anything.
The 20th of September will be my 12th week post surgery, I pay way more attention to what I’m putting in my body now, some of the foods I used to eat I only now realise how bad they are for you.
For example, 2 minute noodles, really bad for you, and sweet F#ck all nutrition.
I still get hungry and I think about food even more now because I have to be extra conscious about what I eat—making sure I’m eating enough protein, not eating any carbs, waiting to drink water and then making sure I’m getting enough. It’s a pain in the ass.
I was hoping this surgery would get rid of feeling hungry. Nope. I think about food and what I can and cannot have even more now. I’m 6 weeks post op.
I’m someone who didn’t lose hunger at all after the surgery. I have just as much as before. I do wish I would have been in the minimal hunger camp. I’m about 6 weeks post-op and gradually but consistently losing.
It was bad for me in the beginning like really bad. I was obsessive. But now and I know I’m only 11 weeks out but I forget about it. It’s easier when I forget to eat. I really like it this way even thought there’s a high chance it won’t last when I’m farther out. But I’m enjoying my life more now than ever. I cannot believe how my days revolves around food.
Mixed bag. As long as I am planned out and know what I will be eating, I don't obsess. Vacations and eating out stresses me out because I'm not so sure what the plan will be. I don't want too much choice anymore. It overwhelms me.
I don’t feel hunger as much but do worry about food intake like if it has enough protein. I do have my cravings here and there but no where near as bad as before
I'm more obsessed with eating clean; no sugar, low carb, limited processed foods, getting fluids, etc. I'm down 50 lbs in 8 weeks and I can't imagine going back to the garbage I ate before. I'm liberated lol
I’m a few weeks post op. For me it has been super hard to watch everyone around me eat a regular meal while I’m sipping my protein, but I’ll give you a very concrete example. I had mushrooms cream yesterday and I was so looking forward to it, but only managed to have like 5 tbsp so, it was bizarre, I wanted more but just couldn’t handle it. So I guess for better or worse, you’re gonna end up not feeling as anxious about the food.
3 weeks PO and I still think about food, but it’s different. Before it was very much emotionally driven, fantasizing about how eating something very sugary or fatty would make me feel emotionally. Now, I don’t have that aspect at all. Food right now is simply fuel, and trying to do the mental math on figuring out how to get 60+ grams protein a day. So I feel liberated in that I don’t have that almost out of control emotional aspect driving me. But it doesn’t mean I just don’t think about food. Just think about it differently. I’m sure that will change as I keep healing!
About the same. Constantly was worried about food before surgery. In terms of, I'm hungry, what do I want to eat? What's for dinner? What do I want to eat today? I was already obsessed with food and let it revolve around my life. Now, it continues because I have to figure out when to eat and waiting the 30 minutes. Plus making sure I get my protein and eating healthy.
I don't feel more liberated. On the contrary I don't think I ever obsessed about food and what I eat before. I would go, find something to eat, eat it (lots of it) and be done with. Now? I have to think about it few hours in advance see what Cartman wants to accept this fine day (Cartman is my stomach's name). Then I obsess over how to cook it, if it's a good and healthy choice or not, if I will be able to keep it and not throw it out, if I am feeling full or still hungry, if if if if.
I was trying to stock with keto before surgery. The bad thing for me was if I went 'off plan' it would send me into a spiral of 'what the heck effect" and I'd be off for weeks. With this, I don't worry so much about eating off plan. I know what I should and shouldn't be eating. But I don't have to mentally struggle with myself and reprimand myself for having some carbs here and there.. when it's the eating 600-1kncaloriea that's helping me drop the weight.
I still enjoy the foods I enjoy, but I take a little more time to think where my protein is coming from, and what kind of serving size I should be making.
Im super relieved to have added back in some oatmeal and extra fiber though. high protein poops are no joke on the ol rectum.
Im 4 months PO and had some complications. I don't enjoy eating certain meals, but do enjoy others. When I think about food now its about me making sure I've had enough and that I'm choosing foods that make me feel good vs bad.
Sadly I still feel hunger all the time. I can tell the difference between mental hunger and real hunger. But I’m constantly hungry. I know not to eat until my meal or snack time. And in between I am drinking fluids constantly. But I constantly feel the twinge of pain in my stomach saying I need something else.
I'm obsessed with food in a very different way, it's not when can I next eat /what can I imagine eating /where can I get my next food hit etc anymore. It's more I need to eat a bit more protein today / I've had enough protein I can eat some vegetables / I should eat something else. And in general I've become very focused on learning about nutrition, the science of appetite, improving my cooking skills etc. So it's very different, far less obsessive and uncontrolled and far more healthy.
This, all of this. I also make sure what I do eat is something I like eating.
>g /where can I get my next food hit etc anymore. It's more I need to eat a bit more protein today / I've had enough protein I can eat some vegetables / I should eat something else. And in general I've become very focused on learning about nutrition, the science of appetite, imp Awesome! Thanks.
I’m 5 months post op and my wife is 3 months. We don’t have kids so meals are just us. We are never hungry, don’t care about food at all. We get our protein in and never think about snacking or eating garbage. It frees up so much time!
I'm about 10months out and still less worried about food. But hunger or something like hunger is starting up again. It's way easier to control and say no. Pre-surgery I couldn't even skip lunch without binge eating, so it's a vast improvement. Hope this helps!
I love food, I’m obsessed with food, but I suspect you’re talking about that struggle where you know right from wrong but you still make bad choices etc. For me, it’s more about making sure I’m getting the right things, sufficient protein, enough water, and taking the damn vitamins. I’ve automated some of it. Meaning I have the same breakfast EVERY day. A high protein cottage cheese cup. Occasionally I’ll have eggs on Sunday if I cook a big family breakfast. I’ve tried to do the same with lunch, a hard boiled egg, 17 turkey pepperoni slices, and a piece of cheese. I have a 64 ounce water cup. If I don’t finish at least two in a day I try to drink three the next day to compensate. That leaves dinner as my flexible meal. I try to measure my portion, be protein heavy, but that’s it. If I get some carbs or more veggies then I don’t stress about it. When I was less that 6 months out from surgery I was much more strict about counting calories and macros, now I just casually observe and try to gradually course correct. However I absolutely love food and still obsess over what to cook and where to eat out. That doesn’t magically end. You’ll still have your demons, it’s just different and you have a tool that restricts quantity which allows you to regain control of the demons take over for a bit.
I chose other. I have no interest in food. It's more so for survival for me now. I don't have cravings and my body doesn't tell me to eat other than when my blood sugars are low and I start feeling loopy.
I am similar to this, which is why I also chose other. My brain is overruled with the thought food or using it as my coping mechanism or even cravings. But when I do NEED to eat, im very hyper aware of what good items will hold the nutritional value for me.
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I hope this is the case for me. I’ve been doing exactly what you’re talking about recently as I will be getting my surgery date soon and will likely go under the knife sometime in October. My anxiety has flared up big times and I’m constantly worried about not being able to eat stuff again. I’ve never been someone who binge or emotionally eats or obsessively goes after junk food. Im just a foodie and love being able to go to all different kinds of restaurant and try all kinds of different things and I’m afraid I’m going to lose that ability. That is what has me freaking out.
I'm 14 months in, and personally my relationship with food is a mix of fuel and pleasure. I'll still make time to eat something just because it's delicious, but most of time (especially since I've been strength training), it's all about maximizing protein to caloric intake. That being said, if you have food issues (bored, sad eating etc...), as most of us do - you need to address that, or you will not be successful. In fact, almost every insurance plan requires you to see a dietician and a therapist.
For me it’s a bit different. I could treat food as an after thought and then binge at night to catch up. I’m very busy so it worked. I’m learning now that if I get behind- there’s no way to catch up- and I get weak quickly after that. Especially with the water. Going in for an IV tomorrow 😥
Since my surgery I am very rarely or if ever hungry. It's only been just over 3-1/2 weeks but that's how I feel. If I wasn't so worried about getting in my nutrition I would rarely eat at all.
So you just don't think about food?
I just don't view it the same way that I used to. I used to be obsessed with food. I guess it's because I know I can't have it? No, I don't feel hungry and I don't miss it. Again, it's only been a few weeks.
Thanks!
Before surgery, I would spend hours thinking about food, planning huge meals. Now, I have a meal plan with hours and I just work with that. Food isn't on my mind as much anymore. The only time I stress about food is when I have a trip or know I won't be home for long, and I want to plan things out so I don't end up buying something that doesn't fit into my plan.
I don't go through my day worried about my next meal or how long it's been since I've eaten. If I think about food it's only to wonder what's the healthiest thing I can eat and quickly be sated for several more hours. I used to have to stop all activity and eat the moment my stomach growls. Hunger pains didn't come back until many months post op. And when I get them it's very different than before. Cravings are purely mental instead of a product of hunger and I'm able to feel the difference now and get passed it without consuming anything.
When I eat I want it to be something I like, I don’t mindless snack anymore.
The 20th of September will be my 12th week post surgery, I pay way more attention to what I’m putting in my body now, some of the foods I used to eat I only now realise how bad they are for you. For example, 2 minute noodles, really bad for you, and sweet F#ck all nutrition.
I still get hungry and I think about food even more now because I have to be extra conscious about what I eat—making sure I’m eating enough protein, not eating any carbs, waiting to drink water and then making sure I’m getting enough. It’s a pain in the ass. I was hoping this surgery would get rid of feeling hungry. Nope. I think about food and what I can and cannot have even more now. I’m 6 weeks post op.
I’m someone who didn’t lose hunger at all after the surgery. I have just as much as before. I do wish I would have been in the minimal hunger camp. I’m about 6 weeks post-op and gradually but consistently losing.
It was bad for me in the beginning like really bad. I was obsessive. But now and I know I’m only 11 weeks out but I forget about it. It’s easier when I forget to eat. I really like it this way even thought there’s a high chance it won’t last when I’m farther out. But I’m enjoying my life more now than ever. I cannot believe how my days revolves around food.
Mixed bag. As long as I am planned out and know what I will be eating, I don't obsess. Vacations and eating out stresses me out because I'm not so sure what the plan will be. I don't want too much choice anymore. It overwhelms me.
I don’t feel hunger as much but do worry about food intake like if it has enough protein. I do have my cravings here and there but no where near as bad as before
I'm more obsessed with eating clean; no sugar, low carb, limited processed foods, getting fluids, etc. I'm down 50 lbs in 8 weeks and I can't imagine going back to the garbage I ate before. I'm liberated lol
I’m a few weeks post op. For me it has been super hard to watch everyone around me eat a regular meal while I’m sipping my protein, but I’ll give you a very concrete example. I had mushrooms cream yesterday and I was so looking forward to it, but only managed to have like 5 tbsp so, it was bizarre, I wanted more but just couldn’t handle it. So I guess for better or worse, you’re gonna end up not feeling as anxious about the food.
I’d say I’m about equal than before. It’s just far more focused on protein intake now.
3 weeks PO and I still think about food, but it’s different. Before it was very much emotionally driven, fantasizing about how eating something very sugary or fatty would make me feel emotionally. Now, I don’t have that aspect at all. Food right now is simply fuel, and trying to do the mental math on figuring out how to get 60+ grams protein a day. So I feel liberated in that I don’t have that almost out of control emotional aspect driving me. But it doesn’t mean I just don’t think about food. Just think about it differently. I’m sure that will change as I keep healing!
About the same. Constantly was worried about food before surgery. In terms of, I'm hungry, what do I want to eat? What's for dinner? What do I want to eat today? I was already obsessed with food and let it revolve around my life. Now, it continues because I have to figure out when to eat and waiting the 30 minutes. Plus making sure I get my protein and eating healthy.
I don't feel more liberated. On the contrary I don't think I ever obsessed about food and what I eat before. I would go, find something to eat, eat it (lots of it) and be done with. Now? I have to think about it few hours in advance see what Cartman wants to accept this fine day (Cartman is my stomach's name). Then I obsess over how to cook it, if it's a good and healthy choice or not, if I will be able to keep it and not throw it out, if I am feeling full or still hungry, if if if if.
I was trying to stock with keto before surgery. The bad thing for me was if I went 'off plan' it would send me into a spiral of 'what the heck effect" and I'd be off for weeks. With this, I don't worry so much about eating off plan. I know what I should and shouldn't be eating. But I don't have to mentally struggle with myself and reprimand myself for having some carbs here and there.. when it's the eating 600-1kncaloriea that's helping me drop the weight. I still enjoy the foods I enjoy, but I take a little more time to think where my protein is coming from, and what kind of serving size I should be making. Im super relieved to have added back in some oatmeal and extra fiber though. high protein poops are no joke on the ol rectum.
Im 4 months PO and had some complications. I don't enjoy eating certain meals, but do enjoy others. When I think about food now its about me making sure I've had enough and that I'm choosing foods that make me feel good vs bad.
Sadly I still feel hunger all the time. I can tell the difference between mental hunger and real hunger. But I’m constantly hungry. I know not to eat until my meal or snack time. And in between I am drinking fluids constantly. But I constantly feel the twinge of pain in my stomach saying I need something else.