mollydeez

I am truly battling a food addiction. I am 4 months post op. Down 70 pounds. But still have the urge to just eat all the time. And I'm talking eat badly. I follow my diet and guidelines all week. Once the weekend hits idk what gets me but I eat basically whatever I want. I don't know how to stop myself and how to get past the mental part of this. I've gone through depression post op and gotten past that. But now I feel my old habits creeping in and it's bad. I need suggestions and advice. I need to know how others have fought their addiction to food. Please share any wisdom. Today I had Girl Scout cookies and chicken nuggets. Then I go through this awful, unbearable shame after. It's exhausting. I need help. Thank you Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have struggled with depression for about 6 years. When people told me it was common to get depressed after surgery, I wasn't worried because I've been on meds for 5 years and have it under control. I was sleeved on October 17th. I'm down 50 pounds. Clothes fit better and I get a good amount of positive recognition from those around me. On the surface, everything seems to be going well. But I have been so miserable. I can't shake it. Since the beginning of December I am just a mess. Every day is clouded with like my misery. It's so hard. I know eating used to be an outlet and I know that it's not anymore. That's not really an issue for me. Everyone says to work out, or channel it into something. But I have no gym motivation and I don't have many hobbies. Drinking and going out with friends usually helped me feel better but every time I have drank recently I have spent the following day so depressed and also get very down while I'm drunk. I also know drinking doesn't help much with losing weight so that's another reason I don't want to do it. I guess I just feel very lonely because I don't have a boyfriend or anything and I'm just not feeling myself. Wondering if anyone has suggestions or went through something similar? I need to make a change and I don't want to feel like this any longer. Thank you for anyone who takes time to respond! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm literally never sure if I'm hungry or bored. Or if I'm full. It's like I have no sense of anything? Does anyone else feel this way? And how do you determine if you're hungry or bored? Help please Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So I got sleeved on 10/17. At first I was having these insane hunger pains and always wanted to be consuming (I think it was boredom) but now I can barely finish anything and I only eat because I haven't all day and feel like I need to. I'm just like not hungry it's so weird. And when I do eat, I over do it because I'm worried about my lack of calories and Protein (I drink 2 premier Protein shakes a day). I guess I'm wondering if anyone experienced the same thing? How do I consume more calories? Without feeling sick? And will this pass? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Please I am so sick of Protein shakes and broth and am still unsure of what would be good to eat during my full liquid stage. I am not getting nearly enough protein daily and I'm struggling. Please help me out! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Also had mine on Monday! Trust me. This whole thing is a huuuuge transition and adjustment. It's no walk in the park. It's making me realize how often I ate when I was bored. How much I base my life around food and wanting it. I read a bunch of times that this is so common for the first stage. I keep asking myself too...am I gonna regret this? But here's the thing: we are alone and home and bored and thinking too much. We just had major surgery. It's tough. What's been helping me is thinking about how much agony I go through when I'm shopping. How much I hate the way I look before I go out. How bad my self esteem is. It's easy to forget these things when we are trying to adjust to something totally new. Once you're out and about, eating normalish foods again and seeing results you will thank yourself. I know what it's like to be depressed and regretful but think about what's ahead and focus on goals ! Look at clothes online you might want to buy when you're smaller and think about how much better you'll feel. I keep going back and forth too in my own head but the more you come on here, read, reply, and meet people, you can also learn a lot and find great support. Good luck and please don't give up ! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

What kind of Protein supplements do you take?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

What do you put in the low fat smoothies?!? Thank you so much!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Oh my god THANK YOU for this. I am a week post op tomorrow and I feel like I'm crazy for wanting chicken wings and burgers and food. like I know I can't do it but like I can't stop thinking about food or anything. This brought me much relief. Thank you!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm 3 days post op and tried to drink some plain Water tn and I was appalled at how gross it was??? I have always loved drinking water but I could not even stand it for a second. why is this happening and how long does it last Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had surgery yesterday and I need any help I can't get dealing with these gas pains. They're making me miserable. Please any tips or suggestions or fixes...I'm dying over here Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Me too girl!! Tomorrow is the day!!! Best of luck to us ❤️ Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I heard they all suck but hey if there's any that suck less than the others, please let me know!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Alright so my surgery date is the 17th. I started my high Protein low carb diet today. I have 14 days until surgery. My first (probably of many) dilemma has surfaced: I want to get drunk. I'm not an alcoholic or anything...i drink once a week at most. But tomorrow I have a concert and I wanted to drink with my friends before hand. Not a lot and nothing crazy. Just a few drinks before going in. Idk if this is a completely terrible idea or if having a few drinks can slide. I need guidance. Help. Advice. Wisdom. Please somebody guide me. Thank you all in advanced Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi all...my surgery date (October 17) is quickly approaching, and I sort of feel alone??? I feel like the only people that support me is my family. It's not that my friends don't support me, but they don't ask me about surgery or even really seem to care. Whenever I tell someone new, they just try to talk me out of it. It's so unbelievably frustrating. Idk this is supposed to be an exciting time for me but it's hard when I feel like no one even gives a shit. And even when I try to tell people about it, they lack any understanding. I'm just sort of at a loss here. Idk if I'm asking for help or just ranting. Thanks for letting me vent Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm a girl..... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Alright not actually violent (dramatic definitely but not completely violent) and I'm not even sure if I should be giving it up right now. I'm on my 2 week pre op diet that consists of high Protein low carb. I stopped drinking soda and coffee on Sunday because I thought I had to. But I'm not even completely positive. Is it important to give up caffeine 2 weeks pre op?? I'm drinking a coffee right now because I've had the WORST headache for over a day and idk what to do with myself. I realize it could also be lack of carbs too causing it but I needed some type of relief. Please help :'( Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It's definitely hard when the people you expect to support you, don't. Please keep your head up and keep yourself occupied. You've got this! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

DAMNNNN GIRL Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Girl I had a meltdown tonight. My date is for October 17th. I usually go out and drink on the weekend. I feel so lonely. I ate chicken wings....they weren't breaded but definitely not the best choice I could have made. I'm so on edge and just need to power through it. Hang in there girl we got this. You're not alone in the misery ! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My primary care doctor tried to talk me out of it too. She also told me she would write a letter for my insurance to get me approved. She never did and ignored me. It was SO frustrating. She completely lied because of her own opinion. If this is something you are set on and want please do it. I get discouraged too when people try to talk me out of it or say I'm lazy, don't need it etc. then I think back to my depression. My anxiety. The absolute misery I endure every time I go shopping. How I haven't been to the beach because I hate the way I look. How I have no confidence and self esteem. I saw a quote that was something along the lines of "don't take advice from people who don't have to deal with the outcome" and it's so true. Please do not let her talk you out of it. Think about how much your weight affects you Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I appreciate all of your advice and guidance. It truly helps me so much and gives me so much perspective. Due to kim kardashian being robbed at gunpoint in Paris, Kanye West cancelled his concert tonight and it's post poned til December 13th! Although I'm dissapointed, I'm glad that I got this advice and maybe I can have a drink before that one! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

YES....I start my 2 week pre op diet tomorrow and this entire weekend I've been so dramatic. Saying goodbye to food and gorging and I don't even know I'm like emotional?? And keep second guessing my decision?? But I know this is what I need to do. I know I can't keep living this way. I'm glad I'm not alone. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So for my 2 week pre op diet I have to do the high Protein low carb diet. I went to wal mart with my mom and got chicken breast, shrimp, talapia, ground turkey etc. I'm just worried about snacking. Does anyone have any tips on making it easier? Snack suggestions? Things to completely avoid?? Thank you all for always helping me. I've learned a ton on here and it's definitely nice to find others that understand. I have basically no one in real life that can relate Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

ME TOO GIRL. I start it tomorrow and I'm freaking out lol my date is also the 17th. I keep getting like cold feet and thinking is this the wrong thing. Are you doing liquid or the high Protein diet? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App