Hi all-
I am currently in the pre-op appointment period for RNY gastric bypass, probably sometime late summer. A little info about me... I am 45, Type 1 diabetic for 32 years, severe GERD and sleep apnea. I currently only eat about 1500 calories a day but have been unable to lose weight or be more active, which is why I want to have surgery. Here is my concern... my husband and I are definite foodies. We eat out at least once a week, all different kinds of food. While I don't eat a lot and can usually get 2-3 meals out of one restaurant meal, what I really want to know is - will I still be able to do this after the recovery period, within reason? Will I be able to have those "cheat days", where I can eat what I want, as long as the portion is correct? I feel like as long as I can still taste the foods we normally get, I will be happy. But I need to know from people who have been through it whether I will still be able to eat what I want occasionally.
Thanks for your help!
I am currently in the pre-op appointment period for RNY gastric bypass, probably sometime late summer. A little info about me... I am 45, Type 1 diabetic for 32 years, severe GERD and sleep apnea. I currently only eat about 1500 calories a day but have been unable to lose weight or be more active, which is why I want to have surgery. Here is my concern... my husband and I are definite foodies. We eat out at least once a week, all different kinds of food. While I don't eat a lot and can usually get 2-3 meals out of one restaurant meal, what I really want to know is - will I still be able to do this after the recovery period, within reason? Will I be able to have those "cheat days", where I can eat what I want, as long as the portion is correct? I feel like as long as I can still taste the foods we normally get, I will be happy. But I need to know from people who have been through it whether I will still be able to eat what I want occasionally.
Thanks for your help!