Does anyone miss the old eating habits?

As I am pre-op I am not sure how to think about my old eating habits and how to keep it under control? With the upcoming holidays how do you eat so much less than the rest of the family sitting around a big table of food? For me at this point I just can't picture how that will go? Does the extended family just understand and you don't have Aunt Martha pushing another piece of pie at you?? And after you are back on solids, exactly how much would a person eat at a Thanksgiving or Christmas Meal? I am just curious since these are all things I need to wrap my head around! Thanks in advance  Linda

For me:  I had surgery 12-12-06 and two weeks later we celebrated Christmas.  Being so fresh out, I cried, I wanted just to suck on some of the food for flavor.  My family felt for me and understood.  I avoided sitting at the table.
Then the following Holiday get together were a breeze.  I got over mourning food and it was easy to handle not being able to eat certain things.
DO I ever miss a particular food?  I use to miss pastas and bread(they hurt my pouchy even today) but have gotten use to not having them that it's not a big deal.
Being Pre~Op it will be hard for you to grasp this but it will all be ok!
HUGS

its been a long,long time,but i remember hating to give up all the sweets.  and,wouldn't you know it, when i started slipping, i went to sweets - just in a much more limited way.  but the family was very helpful, still are.  or rather, they try to be when i let them.
good luck, linda.  i think you'll find it easier once you see the weight melting off.
take care

You want an honest opinion? Then yes. It's been over 4yrs and I still struggle. After all, it's only our stomachs that get altered, not our brains. I used to LOVE a specific blizzard at DQ...I can't eat even 1-2 bites of it anymore, because ice cream in general makes me sick. I LOVE poached eggs on toast or a nice 'fried' egg over medium. Those too, make me sick. I can eat scrambled eggs or an omlet, but I don't really care for them.

Certain foods no longer work w/my pouch and when I see other people eating them, I feel a bit of sadness that I can't eat along w/them. There are times when I'm at a buffet and see sooooo many things that I'd like to try, but I can't take just a bite of each. I "want" more. After surgery, you literally have to relearn how to eat, and while you may be able to still eat all the things you loved before (just in smaller amts), there may be some things that you can no longer tolerate. It's a learning process. Yes, I've felt down about not being able to eat the way I used to on occasion. Then I look in my mirror and thank God (AND my surgeon!!) that I indeed canNOT eat that same way. I do still enjoy my food and have found ways to treat myself sometimes. I've never been a big 'holiday' eater and the particular foods that are my fav. I still over do. (my pouch quickly reminds me though!) My DH is great and prepares himself, as he knows once I've reached my limit, he gets the rest! As for the pies and such, I'm good w/just a bite or 2. I get the taste, the craving is taken care of and I'm good.
My family sometimes (parents, etc) forget my surgery and will ask often if I'm sure I'm getting enough, but they're pretty good after a reminder or 2. You're going to do just fine, and remember the support you have here....we've been in your shoes and are here when you need us!