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To all of you, Thanks so much for the information. It is really encouraging and helpful in getting me past my fears and concerns. I know this will not be easy, but having the support of others and the success stories of folks that have been where I am and survived, is "Tipping the scale" yes pun intended! in favor of moving forward. Thanks again

Wow! Y'll are amazing. Thank you for the quick responses. I didn't mean to sound so negative, but living in the great food capital of the US, I do enjoy my food:) Your answers are really encouraging. I guess I still can't get my head around the not feeling cravings and feeling full so quickly. I snack before going out to dinner b/c I'm afraid I won't feel full and then will go home and binge. When I finally relax at the end of the day and sit down to read or watch T.V. food "calls out" to me. If I could suppress or not have that craving to munch, I think I could be a smaller person. Does the VSG surgery really quell that voice inside that says, "This is great, eat some more," and "Gee a piece of choclate sounds good" and I end up eating several pieces. I guess what I'm asking is does this surgery boost your willpower? Also, do you feel the negative reinforcement of feeling bad is the main reason you don't overeat or is it that you just don't want food the way you used to? I am attending a support group for VSG patients the second Monday in April (the first one I could find in my area). I know talking to others will help. Until then, and I'm sure after, thanks for being so helpful and informative. It's great to have someone who has been through this to "talk" to. Your getting back to me so quickly, assures me that there will be someone to talk to when I go through the tough times. The pre-op sure does not sound like fun. But hey, I can do anything (short of eating less:)) if it makes me feel better about myself. You are absolutely right, being overweight is no fun either. I look forward to the day I am in your shoes. The thought of not having to shop in the Plus size department alone, puts a smile on my face. Thanks for being here for me.

How have your tastes changed? Any regrets on having VSG? I'm terrified I'll really miss food. I love going out to lunch or dinner and am afraid I'll feel really deprived. I still don't understand why you have to eat so little even once you have reached your goal. Do you end up feeling tired because you take in so little calories? Is it really worth it to give up enjoying food forever?