Just some Thoughts

I have been really busy the last few days and I have notice that because of that I'm not focusing on my food as much so I feel like I have been. I can think back and know I haven't done anything wrong. I'm putting my protein first and not eating a lot of fat or any sugar. I'm not eating a lot of carbs either. Does anyone else feel like as life gets busier they don't have the same focus as before. Is this how it feels to let go of the hold that food has over my life? Is this how it feels when food is not longer a focus for me. I have started running around with a protein bar into my pocket just so I know that I don't have to worry about food. I know I have a long way to go and I know that tomorrow might be a different day but I sure hope that this is a turning point for me. Thanks for reading, I hope that I'm not alone here but if I am that's ok lol. We all have our own road to travel. Love you all Rebecca

Hello and good morning! YES... I can relate to that, esp. since I have started back to work!!! It seems like I can't find time to eat. It is very much "getting in the way". I think that we are turning the corner to eating to live and not living to eat!!! I find myself having to really think about when and what I am going to eat and then I sometimes must keep a protein bar with me too... out and about or busy at work. HANG IN THERE AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!! I am glad that we are on the losing side... Beth

You know.....very well said and that must be it....eating to live, not living to eat!!! Because that is how it is for me. I am not at work and they are 12 hour shifts and I can go all day and not be hungry. In fact it is my coworkers looking out for me, forcing me to take a break to eat or reload my container of water or liquid. And my energy level....wow! but let me tell you it gets time for bed and I am ready. Sleep better than I did before surgery and wake up refreshed! Now if I can just get to normal foods and off pureed....LOL! But wow this is amazing! Donna

I'm so happy to hear you in better spirits Rebecca! I can definitely relate in that I find each day I'm becoming more like the person I know I am, which has been hidden for what feels like an eternity. I'm already living my life so much more to the fullest...which is exactly what I wanted from this surgery. And it's just the beginning, it's hard to believe sometimes. I had this surgery now because as a 20 year old, I was wasting the best years of my life. And 9wks later I can tell you...I am so making up for it! I love that I don't "live to eat" as I did before. It's funny you mention the carbs because I was thinking about that this weekend. Every time I've had bread so far, it has made me sick...I've basically given up on trying. And that's totally fine with me, I don't miss it one bit. I didn't even notice how little of it I've been having. Even going out to restaurants with friends, I don't care that I'm not eating what others are. I really, really don't, I really hope that never changes.

Yeah, I've been missing meals because of work. I work out of my car all day and if I don't have a break during the day to come home and heat up some food, I end up skipping lunch. It's not like I'm going to stop at the drive-thru to pick up something because I don't think I can eat anything fast food. (which is fine, all that stuff is crap anyway) I don't like skipping lunch, but I am afraid to eat sometimes because I don't know what I can eat on the go. It's not like I can pack a lunch to keep in the car. Anyone else have the lunch packing problem? If not, what are you packing for lunch? I am stuck for lunch food unless I am near a refrig or microwave. I'm really getting tired and weak by 4 pm on the days I skip lunch. I am 7 weeks out from surgery and I'm not really doing many carbs or tough meats such as beef or most all chicken (makes me sick/queeesy to digest).

what stage of food are you on? I bought an igloo bag at Target ....looks like a purse but is a cooler. I put in a few of those ice packs and pack it everytime I go anywhere. I pack water, protein drinks (I use the bottle Isopure for on the go), Yoplait light smoothie yogurt drinks.....if you are on soft foods pack some rolled up turkey or other lunch meat and some string cheese.That is good on the go protein! I also include unsweetened applesuace and jello and just throw in a few spoons to have on hand. Better than skipping meals!!!!

I think I'm the opposite of a lot of you guys...I am WAY better at work then I am on the weekends. It's probably because I have a desk job and so usually my days are pretty structured. It's so much easier for me to remember everything when I'm there. When I'm at home- there is no scheudle and I'm running around and everything gets all messed up. I've started leaving servings of protein and vitamens at my friends houses so that if I'm there I won't miss anything that I may need. I must say that I don't really miss food. I thought I would really miss cheeseburgers and fried stuff and pasta...but I really don't. I think I think more about how sick all of that stuff would make me and it helps me get back on track. Anyway- Hope you guys are all doing well! Kathy

I'm exactly like you Kathy...I think you and I talked about it in chat. I too do way better during the week than at home. The days where I'm home are those where I often go longer without eating and/or end up struggling with protein and water. I've always been like that...I need structure! I was replying to you in the other thread, I don't miss bread at all. I didn't even realise that I hadn't had it in what seems like forever. Even before surgery I told myself I wouldn't make myself feel like a failure if I had to have a little bit here and there. Hope it stays that way

Hi Rebecca and everyone, I have been in Las Vegas for two weeks for a family reunion and I know I ate too much but I spent at least 3 hours a day swimming for exercise. I do know when I am full now however. My grandson was so excited because he found a sugar free desert bar at the Flamingo and I didn't think and ate a 1/2 piece of pie and spent the next 3 hours deathly ill with stomach pain and nausea and had the hershey squirts for two days. Too much fat involved, I guess. I guess this is a learning procedure but I try to eat small portions and 99% of the time it fills me up but once in a while I can eat more then I should and feel fine. Hope all of you are doing well. I have missed you all. Love and Hugs, Esther