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I am here to tell you that those cravings never fully go away. I am 2 months out and still struggle with some foods. its a mental thing because of the way we have eaten all of our lives. the sleeve just help with the restriction of how much is consumed. I too thought the surgery would fix this but its really something i am having to struggle with to get over. everyone is different though and some lose the cravings right away. but most of us go through a chew it up and spit it out phase because we have to just taste it. i think there's a whole thread on that. but anyways. i wish you the best of luck and am proud you made the decision to do this for yourself! good luck! you can do anything and get through anything if you put your mind to it.

Soon you will begin your pre-op diet (I assume). You have probably said goodby to everything by now, right? Plot out a schedule between then and the start of your pre-surgery diet - after this day no more fried food, after this day no more complex carbs. It will give you something to focus on and will make it seem like you are already starting your new life. Good Luck. My surgery was on 2/22 last year. Best day of the entire year for me.

I love your positive outlook. You rock girl! When is your surgery date? I look forward to hearing about your journey and successes as a BIG LOSER!

Wishing you all the success. I know that you will do just fine and I think that everyone has had thoughts similiar to yours. I will say a little prayer for you.

wish I could put you over my shoulder and pat your back...

Its a difficult thing - deciding whether to tell people or not. You're under enough stress with dealing with the situation, you don't need naysayers and fearmongers crawling up your....leg. If you feel obligated to tell them, I'd wait until the last minute - that way they don't have time to weigh on you about it. Let them know you've done your research, made your decision and its a topic not open for discussion or negative comments - and stick by that! They may have questions, which is normal, but you can answer those questions with an email or showing them a website. Bottom line, you know your body better than anyone and you've decided what your body needs. Good luck!

I am also gtting sleeved on the 30th. I have only told a few good friends, a few people at work, my kids and three family members. I already regret telling so many people. I chose not to tell the rest of my family because I already knew I would not have their genuine support. The people that I have told I assumed I would have their support. I do from a few. But from others I do not. I plan to tell people after the fact when I am asked but I will not volunteer the information. My thought on waiting until afterwards is that they have no choice but to accept my decision. If you can get by without their support while at the hospital and during the first couple of weeks recovering, I would consider not telling them for now. Good luck on the 30th! I started the pre-op diet yesterday. I knew it would be tough these first few days. And it is. :-)

Ohhh, that is really uncomfortable. I don't have any recommendations, other than lay back and then sit up and lean forward a little. Good luck.

My surgeon also gave me a little card saying I have had surgery and that allows me to order off the children's menu, which is really nice!

hello sister...try drink ice water it should make u burp