My eyes are STILL bigger than my stomach! (sorry long)

CarolBeth
on 11/25/11 3:14 am - SoCal, CA

Yesterday I cooked Thanksgiving dinner--turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, candied sweet potatoes, squash, green bean casserole, pumkin pie...plus some other healthy things.  I cooked because actually Thanksgiving dinner is one of the few things I truly enjoy cooking, especially for something that takes a lot of time.  I tasted a little bit as I cooked but wasn't lusting after the food.  I actually enjoyed the process instead of obsessing about eating it all when it was done.

However, when we sat down to eat, and I was filling my plate, even though I realized I couldn't eat a quarter of what was on my plate, I still took it.  Of course that plate full of food was WAY smaller than anything I'd taken in past years.  But I guess I still wanted to see a substantial plate of food in front of me or something.  I'm having trouble expressing this.  I've done this quite a few times since surgery when eating buffet or family style.  Maybe I just don't want to look funny for having a tiny amount of food on my plate?  Maybe I still love the comfort of having a generous portion of food?  Anyway, I always seem to take way more food than I can eat...even when I recognize I'm doing it.

I do call Thanksgiving a success, because I enjoyed the day, I ate tiny amounts of whatever I wanted (and that was very satisfying for me), I ate more of the healthy choices, and I am very thankful that  I could have a nice dinner when many others in this world aren't so fortunate.  I am also extremely thankful I was able to have this life-saving surgery.

Carol - RNY July 11, 2011
          
T. Deeds
on 11/25/11 3:28 am
You know, I've always enjoyed cooking, but I've found that I enjoy cooking more after my surgery.  I think it's like you said, because I'm not obsessed with eating all the food once it's cooked.  I also have the same problem with my eyes being bigger than my stomach.  I always take more than I can eat and when I order an appetizer instead of a meal at a restaurant, I have trouble believing it will be enough, even though it ALWAYS is. I did the same thing as you last night at dinner, took too much on my plate.  I guess it just takes a while for our heads to catch up with our bodies.  :)

               
    

mssheree
on 11/25/11 3:51 am - OH
I am in the same boat as you as well. I cooked way like I had invited the Jackson Family over to my house but it was only my fianc'e and kids and mom. Then once I sat down (keep in mind that I measured 1/4 cup of food from each dish because we should be able to each about a 1cup or 1 and 1/2 cups of food after 1yr post op)to eat I could not finish because I was already full. Matter of fact as much as I LOVE stuffing and potato salad, it was so bummed because just eating that alone got me full to the point that I wanted to expell it. Even though I am blessed to have had this surgery, Thanksgiving is no longer the same for me. (SAD FACE)
            
rayjack12
on 11/25/11 4:29 am
The one time I've done that was at my grandmothers funeral.  We're from the south and for heaven's sake when someone dies around here they feed you!  I was about 6 months out so I couldn't eat "regular".  I got a lot of things on my plate and just tasted everything I wanted.  There may have been a few things (probably desserts) that I had more than a few bites of.  But it was nice.  I felt "normal" even though I still wasn't.  Plus, it kept the extended family from asking questions!
Donna D.
on 11/25/11 4:33 am, edited 11/25/11 4:33 am - Cockeysville, MD
Ladies I hear you all talking about how Thanksgiving is not the same no more, but me being a Pre opter, I am so grateful to hear that the surgery has did this to you guys! I am so happy to hear that really soon I will not be able to woof down two large plates at Thanksgiving! I am so ready to have my RNY!

HW:338  SW:316 CW:203 GW:190 MY HT IS 5"11"
          

Jeanne190
on 11/25/11 12:07 pm
Your post made me smile...I'm nearly 2 years out and I STILL do this!  I order full ADULT sized meals at restaurants and I take more than I know I can eat at home too!  Not sure why but, honestly, it makes me feel so good that I can now say "No more, I'm full" and push that plate away!  I think it just makes me feel more "normal".  If you watch "normal" sized people eat, they do the same things! 
Sometimes even to live is an act of courage.  ~Lucius Annaeus Seneca, Letters to Lucilius
        
Jane N.
on 11/25/11 12:53 pm - Round Rock, TX
I've found since surgery that what I consider a large portion is completely different than what it was preop.  I was extremely mindful this Thanksgiving to make sure to not overfill my plate and I distracted myself with games and conversation so I wouldn't go back and try to make a full plate.  Was so nice and comfortable to be around a group of friends who totally got where I was in the process.  One sat down next to me and let me take nibbles off her dessert plate.  I got a taste of the variety of desserts but didn't come close to filling up on it.  Very relaxing atmosphere.  We did all go back for a second course about 4 hours later for dinner and I took home a small plate of some of the turkey. 

Cooking will always be a way for me to express love I'm sure.  For years my oldest has complained how I can take a perfectly good recipe and make it good for you.  LOL

I feel equally blessed to have been surrounded by good friends , plenty of food, and a new life.  

 
   
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