Secretlyskinny

Hello.....I'm new to this site and have lots of questions so hopefully someone out there has advise I started researching weightloss surgery about 2 months ago when I was at my wits end. I have been overweight my entire adult life, starting after the birth of my second child (he's 21 now). I have tried every diet out there and some have worked and some haven't. Even the ones that have worked, I always end up putting the weight back on, except it is doubled. So if I lose 10, I gain 20. I have this mental block that believes if I lose it, it won't come back, even if I eat the whole bag of sour cream and onion potato chips! I think I use to blame it on stress but currently I'm not what you would say "stressed". I recently changed jobs which really reduced my stress. I just really like food, the taste, the smell, the texture....but I don't know how to eat in moderation. I always eat until I hurt. What I found the most interesting about Gastric Sleeve Surgery is that many patient say they don't really crave food any longer. Is this true? It would be amazing to know that my life didn't revolve around what I was going to eat next. It seems like I'm obsessed about where I want to eat and what on the menu is the biggest portion. I also have a horrible habit of eating faster than anyone I've ever met. So the second thing that appeals to me about GVS is that you cannot eat fast. Is this also true? So during my research I was afraid my insurance wouldn't cover surgery so I expanded my research to Mexico. Let me tell you, I was ready to go and still would go.....I think....? But come to find out my insurance is going to pay and I've been accepted to an approved and Bariatric accredited hospital near me. Problem is my first surgeon consultation is not until April 11 and then my appointment with a Nutritionist until April 18. My next question is obvious....should I wait that long or head to Mexico? I have more questions but will post them in shorter rants I hope everyone is having a wonderful Sunday @secretlyskinny73

Thanks @Angie74.....the tools to change my habits are what I need most. So sticking it out here in the states would better me in that aspect since I couldn't afford running across the border for classes on nutrition LOL And @@dreamer762, please let me know how your experience goes. I'm curious if they have the nutritional teachings like the hospital in the states. @secretlyskinny73