Do you still enjoy food Post Op ?

Eating feels more like a chore now. Every once in a while, I really enjoy something but, it is not the same. I am glad it is not. I really was an addict so, I do not want to love food like I did anyway.

I'm 16 months out from RNY, and yes I do still enjoy food. I was eating a protein forward diet with limited simple carbs for a few years before surgery, so it wasn't a huge leap for me food-wise after my surgery.(  The liquid phases of my food plan weren't super fun, but I got through it. )

I learned to cook healthy, delicious meals years ago, and haven't ever felt deprived or felt like I had to give up yummy food forever. 

Mexican food is one of my favorites, and I make it frequently. I gave up tortillas, but did that in 2010. I loved my tortillas and being of Mexican descent it wasn't easy to do...lol. 

There are things I gave up permanently, like fried foods and white bread and white bread products. I also stopped using sugar in baking and eating sugar laden junk food. ( Again, I did that in 2010. ) 

I'm 137 lbs down since surgery and have 3 lbs to go to reach my goal, so I think I've done moderately well with how I eat. 

Hope this helps. 

Are you able to eat rice? I'm eight weeks post-op and will instantly throw up most rice/bread/etc. 

First of all, I'm 9 yrs post op Duodenal Switch - which also has a sleeve stomach .

During that first year, food loses it's luster for enjoyment (at least it did for me).  Being a DSer, I need a lot more fat than the average bear, so Mexican food is quite healthy for me.  I can easily eat two taco's with guacamole, and I'll eat half the beans and a couple bites of rice.  I find that a corn shell doesn't fill me up like a flour tortilla does, so I opt for that, instead.  Spicy foods have never been a problem, either.

To put things into perspective, the avearage stomach is about the size of a football.  A new sleeve is about thes size (not shape) of an egg, volume-wise.  Several years out, it settles at about the size of a soda can....much more capacity than at first, but nowhere near what it started as.

I totally still enjoy food.  I'm 6 months post-op now.  I have to take it easy with spicy stuff, since I can't drink during meals.  Mexican food is challenging since so many of the dishes revolve around carbs in some form - but there are definitely good options for VSGers.  But I love food.  And I probably love it even more now than I did before surgery - I eat really awesome things because I have to focus on quality instead of quantity :)

7+ years out and I definitely enjoy food.  My sandwich has jalapenos in it today.  I love spicy.  It is still a thrill for me that I can eat so much less than I used too and yet always be satisfied, like with an appetizer portion.  I only avoid foods that I know I cannot safely -- that will make me crave more. 

I still enjoy food very much.  I just miss soda. And I dump with too many carbs, but honestly it's for the best.  I can have a bite of carbs with each meal, and I don't dare take any more,  but it keeps me in line and I still get the taste.  The first bite is the best anyway.

I'm almost 11 years post-DS, and I enjoy food even more now than I did pre-op---because now there's no guilt involved. I eat all sorts of rich, spicy foods. Last time I was at the Mexican place, I had a grilled chicken soft taco with pico do gallo, rice and beans, and a few chips and salsa. I ate ALL of the taco, most of the beans, and about half the rice. I was full and satisfied.

I even enjoy foods now that I didn't even like pre-op! Things like deviled eggs and cole slaw.

Im just alittle over 3 months post op with the sleeve. I still enjoy many different foods. I actually haven't had any issues trying new things and getting food down. I will say that feeling full is no longer a comforting feeling. I have tried a sample of a few sweets that leave me feeling icky, but other than that everything has been great.

I am 9 months out from my RNY.  At first, I didn't really care about food one way or another (during recovery period).  Now, I agree with some other posters: I actually enjoy food more.  I just make better choices and don't feel the need to stuff myself.  Hope this helps.