Ahhhh.. pouch eating.... love it!

I absolutely LOVE that I can eat less than 1/2 cup of black-eyed peas for lunch and be COMPLETELY satisfied!! I used to need a bowl or two, and always had to have cornbread, of course! But now I don't need much at all... I'm completely full and satisfied, and it's all protein!

I just love, love, love having a pouch! I know it probably sounds wierd... but it really is the best decision/choice I ever made! I love that I can taste a little bite of something.. so I don't feel deprived if there's something yummy on the table.. but I don't have any desire to eat more than a small bite of something that's not good for me!

I still have to put some focus on food, because I have to cook balanced meals for my family, but it's so nice to not even have to worry about food (for myself) much.. because a few bites and I'm done. Eating used to be such a big focus of the day, and it's just not that way anymore. I thought that would be hard, and I sure never expected to embrace it... but I LOVE IT!

...... just had to share! :)

Pouch Rules for Dummies

I am impatiently waiting for my insurance approval... and while searching for things about the surgery to pass the time, I found this great article and HAD to share!

It talks about the mis-conceptions associated with the pouch, the rules to follow, liquid vs. solids, etc... it's an excellent source. If it wasn't so long, I would just post it on here, but it's rather lengthy.... I would recommend anyone that has had or is considering having Gastric Bypass to read it though.. it's an excellent article! (Both for immediately after, and for years after)

Pouch Rules for Dummies