My Fat Brain

It's kind of funny how 2 years out my brain still "eats".   What do I mean by this?

I went to lunch today, a gourmet sandwich shop with some coworkers.  I had never been there but heard really good things about it.   As the sandwiches were being prepared I started thinking to myself "Wow, that is very small... I am going to be starving by 3pm" so I ordered a small side of potato salad and knew I had a protein shake at the office also.

The sandwich was delish!  It had prosciutto, arugula, sliced apples and bre on it.   It was not a huge sandwich by any means in height or density...if that makes sense?    The sandwich was not one of these massive sandwiches you find at most places.   It was about the size of my palm and maybe a 1/4 of an inch high (including bread, stuff inside it, etc.
 
I finished my sandwich and was very content.  Not overly stuffed or nasty feeling.  No hurting, etc.   Then I realized I hadn't touched the potato salad.  Ha!

Knowing very well I have been banded for two years and knowing for the most part, what portions I can eat....and I still thought my sandwich wouldnt be enough.  Well.... my brain thought that.  Moral of my story?  Listen to your gut - LITERALLY!

Very True Jamie.....our very first experience eating out again was traumatic. It had only been around a year since surgery, "the Cut", and I was still being cautious. So I went with Soup at Olive Garden. OH MAN! Gnochhi did not sit well or something. I ended up in pain and almost tears for some reason, probably shame. But I knew I should have stopped before I did, my brain just kept saying "you cant leave all that in the bowl, what a waste!"

Yup, I still do it all the time- though the dog really appreciates it, as she gets what I can't eat! LOL!

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My eyes are bigger than pouch also!  I don't think I will ever learn.  I always over-order, over-cook, and over-plate......good thing is I don't overeat it.  I save it for later and live off of leftovers!

I always had leftovers when I went out to eat. I was lucky our favorite restaurant was very accommodating so I never had an issue going out to eat. Bread was always a no no for me. I could not eat a sandwich with the band. I did well with it for about 3.5 years. My biggest hurtle was not drinking with meals. Actually I was never good about that. I think the vsg will work well for me because I did do very well with the band. I lost a total of 120....I went up to 225 but was stable there and it was during the winter. I look forward to losing with the vsg

I'll never learn either . . . And, feeling bad is not enough of a deterent to stop cookie eating sometimes . . .

Wow...and here I thought I was in the minority having these issues.  I do this all the time!!!!  I'm very proud to say that now I am able to throw some of the food away, while at first I felt like I was committing some horrible act but not being able to finish all the food.  I usually only eat a half portion now and feel very content after.  My biggest problem now seems to be eating somethign carby and then dumping afterwards.  I tell myself, "Maybe this time will be different."  Nope...not so much!

- Danny

Right there with ya. I keep trying to escape my "clean the plate" mentality, because when I get to a certain point my sleeve will start sending things back up! Not pleasant; in fact, it just plain hurts. Not to mention it's embarrassing when I am burping and/or hiccuping so much my face turns bright red. Not pretty. And I agree with Danni, my dogs are delighted that I had surgery 'cause they get most of my leftovers!

So glad to hear I'm in good company with this!