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Congrats on surgery. I just urge you to remember, you weren't on a Magic Bus that just magically arrived at the corner of morbid obesity and pain. Doing the same things and expecting different outcomes is the definition of insanity. So I truly, truly pray you will not just eat the same foods that got you to the dance, but rather adopt a new philosophy and relationship/behaviors with super healthy foods while you have this golden shot time frame to have the grace period to learn them. Success to you!

I'm thinking of all the clothes I donated before moving 2 years ago. That closet full would help tide me over during the loss phase now. Oh well!

This post is gonna sound fake as hell...and like the kind of post I'd wince at reading last year. "Oh good grief...don't be such a liar! Seriously?!! Oh, come on!!" is kinda what would be going through my head. But I swear on huskies everywhere...I'm being dead honest. (and I really, really like huskies) Ok...here's the deal... I love oatmeal now. Like...it's one of my favorite things in the world to eat. It tastes amazing to me. And I've hated it my whole life. Now? I can't get enough of the slimey crap. I want to top it with nuts and apples and peaches and blueberries...and make it all fancy...because it's honestly delicious to me now. And I had mashed potatoes the other night...which I have always loved....and they tasted...kinda blah to me...like damn, why did I love these so much? I didn't want the quarter of a cup that I put on my plate. They just seemed utterly Meh.. Same with french fries....which used to be a favorite. I just don't really care much about them now. Sugar is different. I still love sugar. And I've tried a little bit..and wanted more. But if I eat anything more than two bites, I feel crappy. Like nauseated and just rough. I want a glass of water and to just sit for twenty minutes. Like mild dumping syndrome. I still love sugar...but sugar hates me and the conditioning is working. I don't want it anywhere near like I used to want it. A cookie doesn't look like five minutes of joy anymore....it looks like twenty minutes of yuck. Sometimes I'll have a nibble...and run away before the sugar monsters sicken me. I crave apples with peanut butter. But I don't like Jiff anymore. I used to love Jiff. Jiff tastes waxy and creepy sweet now. I like that weird healthy ground peanut butter with no additives. That stuff...on an apple...is heaven. I don't crave bread anymore. Bread kinds hates me and gets stuck a little more than other things even when I chew really well. It holds little satisfaction. I want olives. And blasamic vinegar. And fresh basil. And homemade humus. And honey lime chicken. I don't crave fast food...at all...it even smells gross...which is astounding to me. I loved fast food. I love protein bars. It's like candy...without the sugar monster to make me sick afterward. I cut them up into four 50 calorie pieces and use them as "dessert" I hate eggs and ham...which sucks because I used to really enjoy them. and I know how contrived this all sounds...and a fair number of people will think I'm spewing bullshit or wishful thinking or something....but I'm serious as a heart attack. Your cravings change. And the things you like might be WEIRD. What the hell did the aliens do to me?

I had the opposite done the day of my surgery. I had an issue with scar tissue from chronic heartburn tightening my esophagus until it was difficult for me to swallow when I ate. The day of surgery, they stretched my esophagus and haven't had an issue since. RNY 12/20/16 32YO 5'9" HW- 408 SW- 388 CW- 247 current BMI- 27 Sweat is just fat crying!

Extremely insightful Brie828, you are a person I'd like to read more from. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

When I start to feel fear or anxiety about which is often accompanied by tears, it tells me that whatever I'm doing or about to do means a lot to me. so if your feeling that way about surgery this is a good thing (in my book) that means this new journey is something you're taking seriously. Hang in there and in times of true Emotional doubt hang onto your Logic, this is a safe procedure with amazing results and unless everyone who has ever received bariatric surgery is lying to us, we have a bright, healthy new life waiting for us just around the corner. All my best

Why does crying always make me feel so much worse? Shahad congratulations on your surgery day, it has been a long time coming,but,it will boring so many go i d changes to your life. Please report in from the "other side" all your feelings and observations. God Bless. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you everyone! 30 mins until ops! All the best to all of you too.

You life is about to change and you are about to start a new chapter of your life! It is exciting and scary. A good cleaning cry is always good. You will do great and be sure to come back and let us know how everything went!

I think your girlfriend could be more supportive. I also have been there and done that...with little kids and hectic schedules. It's tough. So, I understand both perspectives a little. That said.... I think you're being flexible...being ok with them eating junk as long as it's not around you. I don't think she's being reasonable expecting you to be around that kinda food....particularly on your pre-op diet....which is very difficult. The way I see it...she can have it one of two ways....you all eat healthier together, or you have a pass to remove yourself when junk food is being consumed. To not allow you to remove yourself from your addiction...is unreasonable in my opinion. And about the kid's diet......if they share your genetics...it's probably best that they don't get into the habit of eating crap. And even if they don't share your genetics....healthy eating habits are learned.